{news} Fw: [usgp-dx] Convention events

[Tim McKee]

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From: "Greg Gerritt"
To: "national comm affairs"
Subject: [usgp-dx] Convention events
Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 09:59:37 -0400


Pcsc election is going on for new co chairs. I am looking forward to
letting someone else sit in the hot seat.

Pcsc is still planning for two events in Chicago. Friday night candidates
debate and Sunday morning meet the nominee and their staff networking
event.

All the campaigns have been informed of these two events, and some have
responded. Pretty straightforward events. The PCSC expects the tone of
the
Friday night event to be partially set by the state of the race for the
nomination. Its emotionally a different type of event if any candidate
has
a majority of pledged delegates for the first round than if the
nomination
is not wrapped up and multiple rounds of voting are expected. Format may
not be much different, but the committee reserves the right at this stage
to
tinker a bit based on what happens over the next 10 weeks.

Format will be moderator, equal time, questions prepared in advance and
from
the audience on cards read by the moderator. It will be Friday from 6 to
8,
then allowing time for the candidates to run their own events in the
latter
part of the evening. We are considering a fundraising component, possibly
asking for pledges to be redeemed on Saturday night or Sunday morning for
donations to the eventual nominee. Again, situation will dictate subtle
changes in what happens.

Sunday morning we are setting aside time, for NC delegates and everyone
else
who is present who wishes to attend, to listen to a few remarks from the
nominee, and more importantly, make sure that each and every Green at the
convention gets connected to the presidential campaign, that we meet the
staff, make a personal connection, so that we are better able to put on a
good fall campaign in our states and in conjunction and coordination with
the national campaign. Some states may not need much in this case, the
nominee may already have strong connections with local Green campaigners.
But even then, not everyone in the delegation will have those
connections,
nor will everyone have a face to put with a voice or email. We want that
personal connection, it will help the campaign move forward and help us
more
effectively use that synergy locally. Relationships and communications
are
key in a well run campaign, here might be our best opportunity to warp
speed
that process.

I am asking that each and every person receiving this send it to every
convention delegate in their state. Encourage them to attend both events,
help them prepare for what will be going on in Chicago.

I am happy to answer questions, and I strongly encourage people with
questions to call me as that makes actual communication easier. Encourage
your home state convention delegates to call me as well.

Greg Gerritt gpri, pcsc 401-331-0529
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Tim McKee, Manchester CT, Home-860-643-2282
Cell-860-778-1304
Tim McKee, is a National Commitee member of the Green Party of the United States and is a spokesperson for the Green Party of CT.
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