{news} Re: CTGP Fundraising

[David Bedell]

Thanks for the report, Bob.  Regarding a mailing, I'd like to raise two
points:

1.  If we send a fundraising letter, let's make sure it is also very
informative, including, for example:
        - election information, such as who ran where, or who is in office
        - volunteer opportunities and chapter contacts
        - web address www.ctgreens.org

2.  I'm sure someone has investigated this before, but what are the
arguments for and against getting a bulk mailing permit? Independent
candidate Pat Kane told me it costs $300, and gave me the explanation below.

David Bedell

----- Original Message -----
Hi David:
   The organization buys an idicia or imprint that is stamped on each piece
of mail. It has a # that corresponds to the organizations listing with the
Postal Service. Anyone related to the organization, such as candidates, may
then use the stamp (purchased at a local print shop). There has to be a
minimum # of pieces to mail and they are sorted by zip code and delivered to
the main post office, such as the one in Stamford.
     You can get detailed info online or call and speak with someone.
    When I worked with a party, the indicia belonged to the party, but all
candidates used it and paid for their own mailings with a check when they
delivered the pieces to the PO.
      That's as much as I know.
            Pat