Just wanted to get the word out that the Billy Kennedy for Congress campaign (NC-5) is holding its kick-off district canvass on Saturday, April 24th in Wilkesboro, NC. All are invited to participate! Goodbye and good riddance, Rep. Virginia Foxx!
Here are some of the details from the Kennedy for Congress email:
Canvassing is a FUN and ESSENTIAL activity for Democratic victory this year. Not only has canvassing proved to be the absolute most effective way to get voters to the polls, it also keeps us in touch with the people in our communities and helps us refine our message. I have canvassed for many, many years, and sometimes I think there's no way I can be surprised by the people I meet. Yet every single canvass brings me a new story and a new understanding of what is really happening in the lives of regular, working people.
Canvassing is your chance to make a real difference for your county, the 5th district, and our nation! And it frequently offers a chance for you to make a real and substantial difference in the life of another.
Our kickoff canvass will take place in the "North Wilkesboro" precinct in Wilkesboro on SATURDAY, APRIL 24TH. This will be a TARGETED canvass, sometimes actually called "flying squads," meaning teams will go to specifically designated addresses. The targeted voters for this canvass are voters we believe are supportive OR who are "swing" voters.
Candidates and their supporters are especially encouraged to participate, and volunteers from any county are welcomed to attend.
All volunteers receive full training and will canvass in teams of two. We do our best to pair new canvassers with experienced canvassers. At check in, teams will be given full packets with all needed information as well as a "walking list" of their targeted voters. After the canvass, teams report back to share their experiences, share ideas for better outreach, and discuss what issues are most important to these voters.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS FOR OUR KICKOFF CANVASS (with a SPECIAL THANKS to the STEVE GOSS campaign for sponsoring the breakfast and debriefing snacks):
WHEN: Saturday, April 24TH
WHERE: North Wilkesboro Police Department: 719 Main Street, North Wilkesboro
DIRECTIONS: http://www.mapquest.com/...
Check in and Continental Breakfast: 8:30AM - 9:30AM
Training* 9:30AM - 10:30AM
Canvass 10:30AM - 3:30PM
Debriefing 3:30PM - 5PM
*TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR CANVASS VOLUNTEERS AND WILL START PROMPTLY AT 9:30AM.
Anyone wanting to participate should register with the Kennedy campaign no later than Sunday, April 18th. You can register here.