Stop Gerrymandering! Help Collect Signatures for the Citizens Not Politicians Amendment!
Calling all volunteers! New volunteers, past volunteers, and people considering volunteering –– we need you! The time is NOW to collect signatures for the “Citizens Not Politicians” petition, as the circulation period ends in early June. We’re seeking signature collectors for upcoming events:
- May 11 – Athens Farmers Market. We are seeking volunteers for two-hour shifts, between 8:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. Contact Solveig Spjeldnes solveigsp@gmail.com to sign up.
- May 19 – Kindred Market Community Day. We are seeking volunteers for two-hour shifts, between 12:00 and 6:00 p.m. To volunteer, contact Andrea Reik at areikathens@gmail.com.
- May 25 and 26 – Heartwood Campout in Meigs County. Join the Athens Dems in Meigs County to collect signatures – contact Andrea Reik at areikathens@gmail.com to sign up.
If you would like to support this proposed amendment, complete this online training: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYlCXj4_je8
Once you’ve completed the training, please reach out to Andrea Reik at areikathens@gmail.com or Solveig Spjeldnes at solveigsp@gmail.com to be assigned petitions. See the calendar above for opportunities to volunteer at events throughout Athens County, collecting signatures.
Canvassing Training
We have heard potential volunteers say they are uncomfortable with canvassing because they feel ill-prepared for a conversation about a hot topic. Join us for a panel presentation by experienced local canvassers on how to talk about tough issues. Each panelist will cover their topic, followed by a Q&A where you can pose concerns or questions about speaking on these topics while canvassing.
Contact Janalee Stock at janalees@gmail.com to RSVP for in-person attendance or the Zoom link.
- May 18 at 12:30 p.m. – Panel Presentation: How to Talk About the Immigration, Gun Rights, and Reproductive Rights. Our experienced local canvassing panelists are:
- John Schmieding – Immigration
- Dana Carlson – Gun Rights
- Susan Quinn – Reproductive Rights
- June 13 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Panel Presentation: How to Talk About Environment, Education and the Economy.
- Roxanne Groff – Environment
- Dana Carlson – Education
- John Hansen – the Economy
Community Service
Do you have an idea for a community service project you’d like to see our local Democrats participate in? Contact Janalee Stock at janalees@gmail.com.
No time to volunteer but want to support the Athens Dems? Please consider making a donation.