Citizens’ Climate Lobby Potluck Picnic and Postcard Writing (7/14)
On Sunday, July 14, 1:00-3:00pm, at Pen Park Shelter #2, the Citizens’ Climate Lobby Charlottesville Chapter is putting on a potluck picnic and postcard writing event as part of the Environmental Voter Project (EVP).
All members, friends and family are welcome.
While sharing a meal and socializing, we’ll also write postcards to mobilize climate-friendly voters in Florida’s upcoming primary. We will have postcards and a brief script to copy. The EVP uses data analytics to identify environmental voters, then sends them tested and proven messages. They have a good track record of increasing environmental voter turnout.
Here are the important details (some of which are optional); the most important thing is that YOU be there!
FIND the picnic shelter by locating the tennis courts on Pen Park Road. Turn left at the courts. Parking is down the hill next to the shelters. Here’s a Google Maps link.
BRING a dish to share if you can, but no worries if you can’t! If you’d like, you can sign up here to see what’s needed.
BRING your own beverage or reusable water bottle, plate, and utensils. We’ll have a few compostable items and a jug of water if that’s not doable for you.
BRING your own favorite pens or small non-partisan stickers if you’d like. We’ll also have pens for you to use.
COMMIT to copying EVP’s exact postcard message; they’ve tested their wording, and we’re not allowed to ad-lib or change it.
DRESS for the weather and consider bug spray (the picnic area is near the woods). We’ll be infull shade.
CHECK your email in the morning; we may cancel or relocate in case of extreme weather.
Welcome to Our New, Shared Office Space for Canvassing
The Tim Kaine Senate Campaign and the Biden/Harris Presidential Campaign have opened a new office in Charlottesville:
Charlottesville Democratic Coordinated Office
1410 Incarnation Dr., Ste. 203
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Our local party will also use the space for canvassing and other activities related to getting Gloria Witt elected on Nov. 5 for the Fifth District House of Representatives seat currently held by Bob Good.
Sen. Tim Kaine also has an opponent, another Republican MAGA extremist, Hung Cao (e.g. anti-abortion, pardons for January 6 insurrectionists, etc.).
Cville Dem Attend State Convention
On June 22, a full quorum of Charlottesville delegates went to Richmond to vote on resolutions and vote for national electors and state delegates to the Democratic National Convention that will begin in Chicago on Aug. 19.
It was a rousing day full of democratic visions and determination to elect Democrats straight down the line in November. VA05 candidate Gloria Witt and many others attended. A humorous and vibrant State Speaker of the House Don Scott chaired the day’s proceedings.
We’d like to get a few more Voter Registration Volunteers!
There’s a great feeling of accomplishment when you register new voters, especially in an election year!
If you’d like to help, please contact Suzanne Michels at suzemichels@gmail.com.
Now Hiring 2024 Summer and/or Fall Paid Interns
The Charlottesville Democratic Committee is offering political internships in the months leading up to the November ‘24 election. This program will provide Interns with a meaningful political experience while greatly benefiting the work of Cville Dems. The stipend will be $150/week for a minimum of 10 hours/week.
There are 3 main Internship focuses: digital communications, field work, and youth engagement.
If you’re interested, or know people who may be, please contact Josh Throneburg (joshuathroneburg@gmail.com) or Nancy Damon (nancycdamon@gmail.com).
