http://my.barackobama.com
New York City is five boroughs: Brooklyn, where Barack is strongest, Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island. There are neighborhoods in each borough. There should be an Obama organization in each neighborhood, many already do. And there should be a borough level organization where maybe one rep from each neighborhood group shows up once a month, once every two months, maybe once a quater. Or once a quarter now, once every two months, and then once a month as we move closer to the date. Every weekend has to be action for every neighborhood group. The action is to register new voters. But the process should be very well organized. Progress has to be measured. Maybe we should reward the neighborhoods that register the most voters. The rewards do not have to be fancy. It could be like, the icecream is on me.
We intend to deliver New York City to Barack on February 5. Yes, Staten Island is fair game.
We have to figure out a way to do as much of our coordination work online as possible. People are busy. Meeting time has to be high value. If you waste people's time, they stop coming. They start making excuses. Homework is online, action is offline. The number one action is voter registration. Every neighborhood group has to do it every weekend for a few hours. Create your event and put it at MyBO. If you build it, they will come.
This was King Arthur's primary emphasis at the meeting that launched the group Manhattan For Obama. Register voters.
The power rests with the individual volunteer. The rest of the organization is support to the individual volunteer. What can you do?
Go to Vistaprint and design your own Barack Obama business card. Make sure it has the Barack website as its most prominent element: http://www.barackobama.com Order 250 of them for free, you can order a few thousand for very little money. And you change the subway culture. Talk to people. Hi, have you heard of Barack Obama? Do you like him? Why? Why not? Have you been to any of your local Obama events? Why? Why not? The goal is to send as many people as possible to the site. Go knock doors in your neighborhood. Follow the same simple script. Get to know people. Once you have someone signed up at the site, they are in. We have to grow like amoeba, from 2 to 4 to 8 to 16, if you get the idea.
Do events. You don't need marching orders from anyone, not from your neighborhood group, not from Ray Riviera, not from Chicago. If you and two other Obama people are going out for coffee, that is an event, put it out at MyBO: http://my.barackobama.com
If you build it, they will come.
We have to build the infrastructure now, the intensity will go up as we head towards Christmas and beyond. The latecomers will come in throngs. We have to be ready for them.
We have to register at least 100,000 new voters for Barack. That is the least we can do. We should try and do more than that. But 100,000 is the absolute minimum.
Do events, blog events. Be your own media. Photoblog, videoblog. This is your chance to be part of a reality show: your own. Especially when it is so cheap, so free to do. Video hosting is free. I have more than 600 hours of video at Google Video. Go there and do a search on my name. You will get impressed. Dekhte hi rah jaoge.
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At MyBO: Events
Yard Sale for Obama (Fundraising)
Sunday, August 19 at 10:00 AM
Kensington, Brooklyn private home (Brooklyn, NY)
Join the Brooklyn Kensington-Ditmas group on Sunday, August 19th, at a yard sale for Obama! This will be a great opportunity to clean out...
Voter Registration Weekend (Organizing)
Saturday, August 25 at 12:00 PM
Coffey Park (Brooklyn, NY) - 2.81 miles away
Join us in Coffey Park for Red Hook for Obama's Voter Registration Drive. Supplies will be provided but please wear your Obama gear!!!
Bay Ridge Weekend Outreach #5 (Organizing)
Sunday, August 12 at 12:00 PM
86th Street at 4th Avenue in Bay Ridge (Brooklyn, NY) - 3.1 miles away
This will be the fifth installment of our weekend outreach in Bay Ridge. This time we will have a table set up on 86th Street...
Fort Greene/Clinton Hill for Barack: VOTER REGISTRATION/VOLUNTEER DRIVE (Organizing)
Saturday, August 11 at 10:00 AM
Choice Market (Brooklyn, NY) - 3.6 miles away
Hi everyone- Let's take it to the streets again! This time we're going meet and set up on the corner of Lafayette and Grand. We'll have a table...
Burg-Point for Obama Meeting 16! (Meeting)
Wednesday, August 29 at 9:00 PM
Fix Coffee Shop (Brooklyn, NY) - 4.8 miles away
Hi Everyone! We'll be meeting at Fix Coffee Shop again in August to discuss how canvassing in Williamsburg has been going, what future events we can...
obama for president (Fundraising)
Wednesday, August 29 at 8:00 PM
The Anchor (New York, NY) - 5.5 miles away
fundraiser for the presidential nominee in New York City .
Register for Change - Union Square (Organizing)
Saturday, August 11 at 3:00 PM
Union Square South (New York, NY) - 6.1 miles away
Meet at the Gazebo above the subway station in Union Square South to canvass and register voters. The organizer will have all the supplies. Please include...
Organizing for Change (Organizing)
Thursday, August 9 at 6:30 PM
The Bat Cave (New York, NY) - 6.1 miles away
Learn about East Village for Barack Obama. Volunteer to man Obama tables in East Village on Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12, from...
East Village for Obama Meeting (Meeting)
Thursday, August 9 at 7:00 PM
RSVP for exact location (New York, NY) - 6.1 miles away
East Village for Obama is holding a meeting this Thursday, August 9 from 7pm to 8pm, to discuss upcoming canvassing and voter registration and report...
Manhattan Organizational Meeting (Meeting)
Wednesday, August 15 at 7:00 PM
St Vincents Hospital (New York, NY) - 6.4 miles away
2nd Meeting of Manhattan Coordination Group. Attendees should include representatives of existing community and issues groups in Manhattan, as well as individuals looking to...
LGBT Debate Party @ Riviera Cafe (Debate Watching Party)
Thursday, August 9 at 8:45 PM
Riviera Cafe (New York, NY) - 6.4 miles away
Come celebrate history as our presidential candidates debate the issues that matter to GLBT voters and other progressive folks! We're gathering to support Barack Obama...
West Village Debate Watch (Human Rights Campaign Forum House Party)
Thursday, August 9 at 8:45 PM
Riviera Cafe (New York, NY) - 6.4 miles away
Come celebrate history as our presidential candidates debate the issues that matter to GLBT voters and other progressive folks! We're gathering to support Barack Obama...
Obama LOGO/HRC Presidential Debate Party (Human Rights Campaign Forum House Party)
Thursday, August 9 at 8:00 PM
Riviera Café and Sports Bar (New York, NY) - 6.4 miles away
Come celebrate history as our presidential candidates debate the issues that matter to GLBT voters! We're gathering to support Barack Obama and cheer him on,...
NYC LGBT Obama ‘08 Organizing Meeting (Organizing)
Tuesday, September 11 at 6:30 PM
The Duplex (New York, NY) - 6.4 miles away
Beginning in September, all NYC-based LGBT volunteers and organizers for Obama ’08 are invited to attend a city-wide planning meeting. This meeting will incorporate...
LGBT ORGANIZERS FOR OBAMA (Organizing)
Tuesday, September 11 at 6:30 PM
The Duplex - WEST VILLAGE (New York, NY) - 6.4 miles away
Beginning in September, all NYC-based LGBT volunteers and organizers for Obama ’08 are invited to attend a city-wide planning meeting. This meeting will incorporate...
OBAMAPALOOZA (Fundraising)
Sunday, September 30 at 2:00 PM
Madison Square Park (New York, NY) - 6.6 miles away
Grab your friends, stretch your voting fingers, the best candidate running for President is here. This outdoor concert and student rally in Madison Square Park will...
Word for Word Author Series: David Mendell author of Obama: From Promise to Power (Meeting)
Wednesday, August 15 at 12:30 PM
Bryant Park Reading Room (New York, NY) - 6.8 miles away
Word for Word Author Series: David Mendell Wednesday, Aug 15th. 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. David Mendell, Obama: From Promise to Power Talk & Booksigning David Mendell...
Chelsea Street Fair Voter Outreach (Organizing)
Saturday, August 11 at 11:00 AM
Chelsea -- 23rd bet. 8th and 9th (New York, NY) - 6.9 miles away
Join us as we register voters and distribute materials about Barack Obama at the 23rd St. Festival. Event runs from 11 am to 6 pm...
Rock The Box for Barack (Fundraising)
Monday, December 3 at 7:00 PM
The Box (Manhattan, NY) - 7.5 miles away
A Merry cocktail party with open bar, hors d´oeuvres and live entertainment at the uber-cool new supper club, The Box. A surprise guest will make...
New York Dominican Parade! (The Big One) (Organizing)
Sunday, August 12 at 2:00 PM
6th Ave and 36th St (Manhattan) (New York, NY) - 7.8 miles away
This Sunday is the biggest Dominican parade in the country, and we're going to bring Barack in spirit. Join us, Sunday, August 12 for the...
$500 Dinner/$250 Cocktail Reception (Fundraising)
Tuesday, August 14 at 6:00 PM
Azza (New York, NY) - 8.0 miles away
Join us at luxurious Restaurant Lounge, AZZA for fundraising dinner event for the Barack Obama for President campaign. The venue features a restaurant and lounge....
Register for Change - Upper East Side (Community Service)
Saturday, August 11 at 1:00 PM
Carl Schurz Park (New York, NY) - 9.3 miles away
We will be registering voters for the February 5th Democratic Primary at the Upper East Side's Carl Schurz Park. The more people that we...
Indoor & Outdoor Rooftop Party Sat. 8/11 8-11pm (Fundraising)
Saturday, August 11 at 8:00 PM
1735 York Ave. @ 90th St. (New York, NY) - 9.7 miles away
Please join hosts Jeff Kurzon, Molly Lombardi & Terrence Yang (host list in formation) for a private rooftop party for all Obama supporters. * Indoor &...
West Side Voter Registration at Fairway's (Organizing)
Sunday, August 12 at 3:00 PM
Fariway's - West Side (New York, NY) - 9.9 miles away
Upper West Side for Obama will conduct two tabled events on the weekend of Aug 11th - 12th to register voters and get the word...
Upper West Side Obama Outreach with Voter Registration(Organizing)
Saturday, August 11 at 2:00 PM
Upper West Side (New York, NY) - 10.1 miles away
Upper West Side for Obama will conduct two tabled events on the weekend of Aug 11th - 12th to register voters and get the word...
Introduce Barack Obama to the community (Community Service)
Sunday, September 16 at 11:00 AM
Independence Park (Newark, NJ) - 10.3 miles away
Speaking about Barack Obama on a stage during a cultural feast in the community.
Harlem for Obama Democratic Presidential Debate Series (Debate Watching Party)
Sunday, August 19 at 6:30 PM
Tribal Spears Cafe (New York, NY) - 11.1 miles away
Please join Alima and the Harlem for Obama Committee in watching the ABC Democratic Presidential Debate at the wonderful Tribal Spears Cafe (www.tribalspears.com ). You...
Voter Reg Weekend (Community Service)
Sunday, August 12 at 1:00 PM
Pathmark on the corner of 125th and Lex (New York, NY) - 11.2 miles away
The weekend of August 11th-13th Obama supporters all over Manhattan and NYC are holding voter registration drives to encourage political involvement and to raise Obama's...
African American Day Parade (Community Service)
Sunday, September 16 at 10:30 AM
West 110th and Adam Clayton Powell (New York, NY) - 11.7 miles away
The 37th Annual African American Day Parade attracts over 900,000 people from all over the country and is the largest African American Parade in the...
Voter Registration Drive (Community Service)
Saturday, August 11 at 12:00 PM
Starbucks (New York, NY) - 11.7 miles away
Voter turnout in Harlem will be crucial to an Obama victory in New York City. On Saturday, August 11, volunteer to register voters and...
Wine Tasting Fundraiser Planning Meeting (Meeting)
Wednesday, August 15 at 8:00 PM
Kafe (Elizabeth, NJ) - 13.2 miles away
One of the keys to a successful political campaign is fundraising and Senator Barack Obama has done a magnificent job in fundraising over the past...
Dominican Festival in Washington Heights (Organizing)
Saturday, August 11 at 12:00 PM
Washington Heights (New York, NY) - 14.3 miles away
First event in Washington Heights to build support, momentum and visibility for Barack uptown. This event is the day before the National Dominican Parade...
Fordham Road Voter Registration (Community Service)
Sunday, August 12 at 1:00 PM
East Fordham Road (Bronx, NY) - 15.8 miles away
Come out on a weekend afternoon to register voters on very crowded Fordham Road, right in front of Fordham University in the Bronx. Take the B...
NJ Federation of Democratic Women 3rd Annual Convention(Meeting)
Saturday, September 29 at 7:00 PM
Hilton Hasbrouck Heights (Hasbrouck Heights, NJ) - 15.9 miles away
The NJ Federation of Democratic Women (NJFDW) will hold their 3rd annual convention at the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights in New Jersey on Saturday, September 29,...
MONTHL;Y MEETING - ESSEX FOR BARACK OBAMA (Meeting)
Tuesday, August 14 at 7:00 PM
THE GOAT CAFE (South Orange, NJ) - 16.6 miles away
If you are interested in getting involved in the grassroots effort for Barack Obama this is the place to be. Here's an opportunity to do...
August Obama Fest (Meeting)
Sunday, August 26 at 2:30 PM
Votee Park (Teaneck, NJ) - 17.2 miles away
Come join some Obama supporters for a pot-luck picnic at Votee Park in Teaneck! We will be getting together to network, talk about our...
Save the Date - September 15-Union County Music Fest (Organizing)
Saturday, September 15 at 11:00 AM
Union County-Nomahegan Park (Cranford, NJ) - 17.2 miles away
Moore details will be forthcoming, for now SAVE the DATE. We will look into getting a table, permits and if not how we can leverage...
Education and the No Child Left Behind Act (Community Service)
Thursday, October 11 at 6:00 PM
Montclair, New Jerseu (Montclair, NJ) - 17.3 miles away
The purpose of the event would be for Senator Obama to give us his position on the status of education in the United States. ...
Long Island Organization Meeting - Aug 10th- Westbury (Organizing)
Friday, August 10 at 7:00 PM
Westbury Community Center (Westbury, NY) - 22 miles away
The purpose of the meeting is to connect with other supporters of Barack Obama and share information about the Barack Obama volunteer effort on Long...
Year of the Hero (Community Service)
Friday, April 24 at 12:00 PM
Clinton School (NJ, NJ) - 25 miles away
In the school I teach in (Clinton Elementary School), we want to encourage our students to take more interest in the world they live in...
Morris County for Obama Kick-Off Meeting (Meeting)
Tuesday, August 14 at 7:00 PM
Calaloo Cafe (Morristown, NJ) - 29 miles away
Please join Morris County for Obama for our first Happy Hour/MeetUp at The Calaloo Cafe in Morristown (on South Street at the intersection of James...
Diversity Day Festival Dover NJ (Organizing)
Saturday, August 11 at 11:00 AM
JFK Park - Dover, NJ (Dover, NJ) - 35 miles away
Volunteers are Needed to represent NJ for Obama/Morris County for Obama at this Music Festival and Community Event - help with foot canvassing, passing out...
obamaque (Meeting)
Thursday, August 23 at 7:00 PM
Bonnet Home (Sparta, NJ) - 44 miles away
Backyard barbeque for barack. 10 dollars contribution. Burgers, dogs, beverages. An evening to discuss and get to know Barack as a candidate. We will share...
just stop losing (Organizing)
Saturday, August 18 at 6:00 PM
Geoff Keenan (Milford, CT) - 64 miles away
if hillary wins, fine. if obama wins, won't we kick our feet...
House party for LGBT forum (Human Rights Campaign Forum House Party)
Thursday, August 9 at 9:00 PM
Madaline Muir (Plymouth Meeting, PA) - 77 miles away
I am hosting a house party for Barak Obama at my apartment on Aug. 9 from 8 to 10 to watch him on LOGO.
Letter Writing and Commentary Campaign (Community Service)
Tuesday, November 6 at 8:00 PM
Your Own Home (West Hartford, CT) - 99 miles away
Everyone is invited to join the letter writing and commentary Campaign! Here's how this event works: For the next 153 days, when your write a...
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