...but I'm on vacation! Chicago, that is. I do have a few goals, one of which is to go to HQ and another is to get a dress for the gala/reception.
Btw, it turns out that reception w/ Union Pacific is the same night as the TX delegation gala...we'll see how that plays out. I haven't gotten a housing confirmation or a packet of events yet...
What a ride this is.
Also, I got some new buttons in if anyone's interested. A couple of them are general Democratic supporting buttons, and the rest are Obama. I can't wait until I get to HQ...idk what I'm expecting, but maybe they'll give me some more info or something. At least a picture in front of the sign.
Lastly, thanks to everyone that's supported me so far...thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for coming out and helping with the bbq and buying tickets and selling tickets and everything... Watch out for the brunch, coming soon.
Oh, before I forget, watch for the VICTORIANS UNITED FOR CHANGE. We're working to elect a Democratic majority locally, statewide, and nationally. If anyone is interested in volunteering in any capacity, let me know. We're having another planning meeting this Thursday, July 31 @ 7pm at Barbara Allen-Lampley's home, 2103 Bon Aire. We're going to try to tally up our volunteers and get to implementing the first part of our field plan (which is being worked on right now). Also, we're having a volunteer rally on August 7 from 7-9pm, location TBA.
I'll try to update again this week...stay fired up!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Saturday, July 19, 2008
OMG!!!!
KANYE WEST IS PERFORMING AT THE DNCC!!!! (Source)
wow. They have TOTALLY stepped it up this year, lol.
SOOOOO EXCITED. This means I'll get to see Kanye perform twice in a month.
Also, I got a letter in the mail about a special TX delegation reception hosted by Union Pacific from a John Sharp. (No idea, but thanks, Mr. Sharp!) The letter states:
My friends at Union Pacific Railroad have agreed to host a "Texas Reception" on Monday, Aug. 25th. They have agreed to pull one of their large, completely outfitted passenger trains up to Union Station which is very near the convention site. We will have plenty to eat and drink for this special "Texas Reception." The time for this reception will be in your packet at the convention with all of the necessary information and you should receive a formal invitation in the mail from Union Pacific very shortly...The very top executives of Union Pacific, including the CEO, will be there to greet you.
To quote Flavor Flav, "WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW."
Yay for another new dress!!!
wow. They have TOTALLY stepped it up this year, lol.
SOOOOO EXCITED. This means I'll get to see Kanye perform twice in a month.
Also, I got a letter in the mail about a special TX delegation reception hosted by Union Pacific from a John Sharp. (No idea, but thanks, Mr. Sharp!) The letter states:
My friends at Union Pacific Railroad have agreed to host a "Texas Reception" on Monday, Aug. 25th. They have agreed to pull one of their large, completely outfitted passenger trains up to Union Station which is very near the convention site. We will have plenty to eat and drink for this special "Texas Reception." The time for this reception will be in your packet at the convention with all of the necessary information and you should receive a formal invitation in the mail from Union Pacific very shortly...The very top executives of Union Pacific, including the CEO, will be there to greet you.
To quote Flavor Flav, "WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW."
Yay for another new dress!!!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
I'm Keisha, and I'm an Obamaniac.
Last night's meeting of the Victoria Democrats Club was very interesting and informative. Darlene Ewing, Dallas County Dem Party Chair spoke about how they turned Dallas County blue in 2006 and elected 47 of 47 democratic officials. (I don't remember the specifics on that one; sorry.) The high points were:
-Unite all democratic candidates under one message
-Actively campaign EVERYWHERE; be seen in every community
-Encourage people to vote down ballot (all democratic)
-Pool funds, resources, and campaign materials
One of the questions that was raised (credit to Mrs. Barbara Allen-Lampley) was, "Where did you find your volunteers?" Darlene said that most of them came with each of the candidates, but that this year especially, the Obama campaign has tapped into a core base of youth volunteers. Exact quote, "Senator Obama has thousands of youth...eagerly waiting to volunteer."
Crowd response: laughter and glances at Kelli and I.
Really? That's how it's viewed? Lol, I feel like it sounds like we're part of a cult...at any moment, Senator Obama could tell us to hole up in a cave until Nov. 5, and we'd do so. Lol, I guess we are self-professed Obamaniacs.
But is that really a problem?
-Unite all democratic candidates under one message
-Actively campaign EVERYWHERE; be seen in every community
-Encourage people to vote down ballot (all democratic)
-Pool funds, resources, and campaign materials
One of the questions that was raised (credit to Mrs. Barbara Allen-Lampley) was, "Where did you find your volunteers?" Darlene said that most of them came with each of the candidates, but that this year especially, the Obama campaign has tapped into a core base of youth volunteers. Exact quote, "Senator Obama has thousands of youth...eagerly waiting to volunteer."
Crowd response: laughter and glances at Kelli and I.
Really? That's how it's viewed? Lol, I feel like it sounds like we're part of a cult...at any moment, Senator Obama could tell us to hole up in a cave until Nov. 5, and we'd do so. Lol, I guess we are self-professed Obamaniacs.
But is that really a problem?
Monday, July 14, 2008
Benefit BBQ
Hello everyone!
As a fundraiser for myself to go to the Democratic NationalConvention, I'm having a benefit bbq THIS Saturday, July 19. Tickets are $6 each for a brisket and sausage combo plate. Plates can be picked up at the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church (704 E Park,Victoria, TX) from 11am - 3pm on Saturday.
For more info, you can email me back or call me @ 361 648 1519.
Thanks for all your help and support!
-Keisha
As a fundraiser for myself to go to the Democratic NationalConvention, I'm having a benefit bbq THIS Saturday, July 19. Tickets are $6 each for a brisket and sausage combo plate. Plates can be picked up at the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church (704 E Park,Victoria, TX) from 11am - 3pm on Saturday.
For more info, you can email me back or call me @ 361 648 1519.
Thanks for all your help and support!
-Keisha
Friday, July 11, 2008
Hi! How are you? BBQ?
Eventful week this wk, no?
1. Jesse Jackson's remarks are EVERYWHERE. Fox has replayed them over and over...idk how I feel about repeating them, but if you want to watch, here's the vid:
Btw, that's the hopefully the first and last time I have to positively reference Bill O'Reilly, even though it's not positive...yeah...
Some people are saying he probably did it on purpose, to kind of show this rift in the community and that there isn't one massive voting bloc (idk if that makes sense to me either). Others are saying it is a good example of this murmured "old school vs. new school" feud amongst black leaders, as if those that paved the way don't want to step down or those that had their way paved for them don't want to acknowledge the older leaders' contributions. Heck if I know. All I know is that it was rude, and how does this man NOT know that the camera and mic are still on? Hasn't he been doing interviews for like 40 yrs?!
2. Everyone plz welcome fellow SD-18 national delegate MICHAEL FLOWERS to the mix! This way you don't have to read my random posts all the time...hopefully he has a lot to say. He's also accepting donations on his personal political blog, which I can't find the link to at the moment, but I assume he'll include it in his first post.
*************UPDATE*****************
Michael's blog is linked on the right-hand side. Take a peek!
3. Senator Obama's acceptance speech will now take place OUTSIDE of the convention center! Me thinks the senator enjoys making history. :o) Wherever it has been relocated to, they plan to host 75,000 ppl, and make it open to the public by giving away tickets. CRAZINESS. I'm really excited for it, but I can only hope I have priority seating or a standing section...I mean, all this hard work for the back of the crowd? But really, it should be a great time, and I bet the speech will be powerfully moving and inspiring as always.
4. Lastly, I'm having a benefit BBQ to fundraise on Saturday, July 19, and I'm asking for a $6 donation per ticket. I'll create a new post with more details.
Any thoughts out there on the internets?
1. Jesse Jackson's remarks are EVERYWHERE. Fox has replayed them over and over...idk how I feel about repeating them, but if you want to watch, here's the vid:
Btw, that's the hopefully the first and last time I have to positively reference Bill O'Reilly, even though it's not positive...yeah...
Some people are saying he probably did it on purpose, to kind of show this rift in the community and that there isn't one massive voting bloc (idk if that makes sense to me either). Others are saying it is a good example of this murmured "old school vs. new school" feud amongst black leaders, as if those that paved the way don't want to step down or those that had their way paved for them don't want to acknowledge the older leaders' contributions. Heck if I know. All I know is that it was rude, and how does this man NOT know that the camera and mic are still on? Hasn't he been doing interviews for like 40 yrs?!
2. Everyone plz welcome fellow SD-18 national delegate MICHAEL FLOWERS to the mix! This way you don't have to read my random posts all the time...hopefully he has a lot to say. He's also accepting donations on his personal political blog, which I can't find the link to at the moment, but I assume he'll include it in his first post.
*************UPDATE*****************
Michael's blog is linked on the right-hand side. Take a peek!
3. Senator Obama's acceptance speech will now take place OUTSIDE of the convention center! Me thinks the senator enjoys making history. :o) Wherever it has been relocated to, they plan to host 75,000 ppl, and make it open to the public by giving away tickets. CRAZINESS. I'm really excited for it, but I can only hope I have priority seating or a standing section...I mean, all this hard work for the back of the crowd? But really, it should be a great time, and I bet the speech will be powerfully moving and inspiring as always.
4. Lastly, I'm having a benefit BBQ to fundraise on Saturday, July 19, and I'm asking for a $6 donation per ticket. I'll create a new post with more details.
Any thoughts out there on the internets?
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Buttons!
I have LOTS of buttons for sale as another fundraiser. They're $4/each or 3 for $10. Pretty soon, I'll have some from the campaign, and those I'll sell at cost, but idk when they plan to ship those out. The buttons I currently have are NOT from the campaign, but they ARE manufactured by the same union(s?), and I ordered from the same company that handles the Obama campaign orders and merchandise, so rest assured.
If you know anyone that's interested in buttons, let me know!
And speaking of buttons, don't forget the "Donate" on the right...special thanks to Ken from Washington County for being the first to use the button.
More fundraisers coming soon, so I'll keep you updated...
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Freedom isn't free
Happy July 4th everyone! (I know, I know, it's the 5th. Or 6th. I've lost track of days/dates/times.)
Yesterday a friend of mine and I went out to the community center to sell Obama buttons. We pinned them all over 2 aprons, and went out ready to sell... Have you ever felt like a caged animal? The cold reception I got as I walked into accircle created by food vendor stalls, pickup trucks, and a stage with the most well-known local country music group was...well, intimidating. It was the first time I was ever concerned about what people would say to me.
If they spoke to me at all, that is. All the comments were made behind and around me...and it actually didn't bother me. Some of the other local Democrats (Dennis, Harold, Kelli G., Julie) had come out to do some voter registration, and they had some luck. Only some though, which is where the title of this post comes from.
I didn't realize there were ppl that didn't want to register to vote. How can you not want to register? How can you not want to vote? I really wanted Kelli to lead in with, "Do you like freedom? Are you registered to vote?" but she didn't. I mean seriously, talk about patriotism...the reason people fought at all to be free is so that THEY HAD THE RIGHT TO VOTE FOR WHAT AND HOW THEY WANTED OUR COUNTRY TO BE. Say what you will about candidates, the process, etc, etc, but if you don't vote, you can't change it. Period.
Speaking of change, I am getting SO excited for Denver. Only up to $1100 with an ultimate goal of $5000, but I'm trying. (See: DONATE on the right...)
Next immediate goal is to get the other delegates linked in here.
Yesterday a friend of mine and I went out to the community center to sell Obama buttons. We pinned them all over 2 aprons, and went out ready to sell... Have you ever felt like a caged animal? The cold reception I got as I walked into accircle created by food vendor stalls, pickup trucks, and a stage with the most well-known local country music group was...well, intimidating. It was the first time I was ever concerned about what people would say to me.
If they spoke to me at all, that is. All the comments were made behind and around me...and it actually didn't bother me. Some of the other local Democrats (Dennis, Harold, Kelli G., Julie) had come out to do some voter registration, and they had some luck. Only some though, which is where the title of this post comes from.
I didn't realize there were ppl that didn't want to register to vote. How can you not want to register? How can you not want to vote? I really wanted Kelli to lead in with, "Do you like freedom? Are you registered to vote?" but she didn't. I mean seriously, talk about patriotism...the reason people fought at all to be free is so that THEY HAD THE RIGHT TO VOTE FOR WHAT AND HOW THEY WANTED OUR COUNTRY TO BE. Say what you will about candidates, the process, etc, etc, but if you don't vote, you can't change it. Period.
Speaking of change, I am getting SO excited for Denver. Only up to $1100 with an ultimate goal of $5000, but I'm trying. (See: DONATE on the right...)
Next immediate goal is to get the other delegates linked in here.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
odds and ends
This past Saturday, Barbara Allen-Lampley opened up her home for a Unite for Change event in Victoria, which was a success. We had about 12 people show up, and I know the next one will be bigger and better!
I hope to hold an event with more of our local Democratic voters next time. Does anyone know how to access the local VAN? (I assume that stands for Voter Action Network, but I keep forgetting to ask.) I want to contact all the voters from my precinct, and hopefully I'll get some help on contacting the other precincts. Hopefully we can hold similar events in the other surrounding counties. They don't have to necessarily be fundraisers for me, but I will (and do currently) have buttons to sell.
Pics in the next post, since I'm on my phone. I wonder if the iPhone 3g will allow for that, bc this one doesn't...
Oh, also, the actual convention will convene from 4-9pm MST that Monday through Friday., so expect posts all during the day. I'm hoping someone will gift me with a new, lighter notebook pc to aid in my blog quest...
I hope to hold an event with more of our local Democratic voters next time. Does anyone know how to access the local VAN? (I assume that stands for Voter Action Network, but I keep forgetting to ask.) I want to contact all the voters from my precinct, and hopefully I'll get some help on contacting the other precincts. Hopefully we can hold similar events in the other surrounding counties. They don't have to necessarily be fundraisers for me, but I will (and do currently) have buttons to sell.
Pics in the next post, since I'm on my phone. I wonder if the iPhone 3g will allow for that, bc this one doesn't...
Oh, also, the actual convention will convene from 4-9pm MST that Monday through Friday., so expect posts all during the day. I'm hoping someone will gift me with a new, lighter notebook pc to aid in my blog quest...
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