Thank you so much to everyone who came out to canvass for Team Gold to help the Democratic Party of Wisconsin reach its statewide goal of 50,000 doors knocked across Wisconsin this past weekend! And of course, special thanks to Rep. Mark Pocan for stopping by the Team Gold canvass launch to rally the troops Saturday morning. Watch this space for more opportunities to get involved in our 1 Year 2 Win!
Our Civics Duty
Shout-out to Cory Forbes, a Madison Memorial High School volunteer with Team Gold during the 2018 elections, for being a model for civic engagement at the inaugural Wisconsin Civics Games!
https://isthmus.com/news/cover-story/do-our-schools-fail-to-turn-students-into-engaged-citizens/
Want to be like Cory? Volunteer at teamgoldwi.org!
ONE YEAR TO WIN
Nov. 2, Nov. 3, Nov. 4. Bridge building canvasses to talk with our west side Madison neighbors about the issues they feel are most important in the 2020 State and General elections. The details are behind the sign up links. Sign up below, hope to see you there!
Saturday, Nov 2: https://secure.ngpvan.com/e0SoLZRZsUC1cpMMYcoUZQ2
Sunday, Nov 3: https://secure.ngpvan.com/YcTcpX0ggkSVmgQB65Dlcw2.
Monday, Nov 4: https://secure.ngpvan.com/vQIvnBjK80-8DDRLcSwvTA2
September Events
Team Gold is hosting events this fall in order to lay the groundwork for a strong 2020. Come join us to ensure a blue 2020!
Phone Bank Sept. 11, 6:00-8:00pm: Sonja and David Keesey Berg will host 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Their address is 8403 Reid Drive, Madison. Purpose is to reach out to 2018/2019 volunteers regarding our Oct 8 6:30-8:30pm Dinner with Team Gold One Year to Win as well sign up canvassers for November 2-3 Weekend of Action. Script provided. Link to sign up: https://secure.ngpvan.com/oBymfroqh0GRHC6czBcFTA2
Literature drop, Saturday September 14th: Purpose to promote our Oct. 8 Dinner with Team Gold One Year to Win. Sandy Drew will host. Her address is 7305 Cedar Creek Trail and her phone number is 833-8511. Sign up by emailing teamgoldwi@gmail.com
Wednesday, September 18, 6:00-8:00 at Lussier Community Education Center. Team Gold Planning and Reorganization meeting to prepare for Team Gold dinner on 10/8; coordinating and preparing for next round of phone banks; review checklists; RSVP by emailing teamgoldwi@gmail.com
Phone Bank Sept. 25, 5:30 – 7:30pm: Jeff Kravat will host the next phone bank on September 25th from 5:30-7:30pm 7392 Old Sauk Rd. Purpose is to reach out to 2018/2019 volunteers regarding our Oct 8 6:30-8:30pm Dinner with Team Gold One Year to Win as well sign up canvassers for November 2-3 Weekend of Action. Scripts will be provided. Link to sign up: https://secure.ngpvan.com/9SSK9MEQ-0qyQi2ICF7pDw2
Dinner with Team Gold One Year to Win
Oct. 8, 6:30 – 8:30pm, Vintage Brewing Company. With special guests:
- DPW Chair Ben Wikler: vision and goals for Democratic Party of Wisconsin 2020 and beyond
- Common Cause Executive Director Jay Heck to speak on gerrymandering and the importance of the 2020 State and local elections
- Please RSVP at this link
Event Tomorrow August 1st
We apologize for the short notice, but we thought that some of you may be interested in this event tomorrow. It is a protest against ICE hosted by Never Again Action.
It takes place at 8 AM tomorrow in Milwaukee, so if you can’t make it, please spread it through your network.
End of July Events
We are reorganizing for the 2020 elections, and we’re kicking off the process on July 25th! We’ll be doing it potluck style, and we’ll be taking care of drinks, plates, and utensils/napkins.
This will be held on July 25th from 5:30PM-8:00PM or so, at 8527 Elderberry Rd.
If you’re looking for a Potluck signup sheet, email us at teamgoldwi@gmail.com.
Here are some other events we feel you may be interested in:
- July 24, 5:00pm-7:pm Lakeside Discussion with newly elected DPW Chair Ben Wickler and Vice Chair Felesia Martin,1206 Sherman Ave. We don’t often promote funraisers BUT we believe this could be really informative to our reorganization process. Recommended $50.00 at the door. Register at WisDems.org/Madison. E-mail us at teamgoldwi@gmail.com. with questions.
- July 27 Deadline Lussier Community Center Education Committee Back to School Fundraiser: This year money donated will be used for what is needed most as advised by Lussier staff. In the past it has been earmarked for pack backs and or supplies. You can donate by sending a check made out to Lussier Community Education Committee and sent to Ginger McIntosh,3326 Gregory St. Madison 5371. Your check will be your receipt and Lussier will follow up with a confirmation letter. Any questions please contact Ginger at (608) 233-2614 call or text; giengermac@charter.net
June 2019 Calendar
Hi all,
We are holding a couple of June events, if you can sign up please do so!
Gerrymandering
June 19, Wednesday, 10:30am, Attic Angel Community Rm: Jay Heck, Exec. Dir. Common Cause; Gerrymandering a Political Practice Used by Both Parties, What’s Happening Now? See flier below. No need to sign up!
March To Madison
June 25, 12:30pm, East High School; March To Madison; 60 miles for 60%; The Road to Fairness for ALL Wisconsin Students in protest of the $900 million cut from the education budget and moved forward by the Joint Finance Committee. If you live in Madison you are asked to meet up with marchers June 25, 12:30pm, East High School and march the 2 miles to the Capital. Itinerary and sign up link: http://www.wisconsinnetwork.org/blog/march
Medicaid Expansion
- June 29th, phone bank, 10:00-1:00pm #Fight4medicaid; Labor Temple, 1602 S Park: : https://secure.ngpvan.com/kayNMN_ylUu8U3Zg7hdC3A2
- June 30th, phone bank, 10:00-1:00pm #Fight4medicaid; Labor Temple, 1602 S Park: : https://secure.ngpvan.com/SQCVqueqP0mQTjlrxUcY-A2
Additionally, here’s an article you can use that contains helpful talking points for supporting Medicaid expansion. Useful for when you’re talking to people about this issue!
Down the Final Stretch
We’re set on dates for all our outreach events leading up to the April 2nd Election. For all of the events, click on the event link to sign up!
Locations are in the event links
Phone Banks
Canvasses
Traditional door knocking in advance of the election!
- Saturday March 23rd, 9:00AM-12:00PM, 12:00PM-3:00PM
- Sunday March 24th, 12:00PM-3:00PM
- Saturday March 30th, 9:00AM-12:00PM, 12:00PM-3:00PM
- Sunday March 31st, 12:00PM-3:00PM
Post Card Writing
Thursday March 21st, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, drop by when you can!
Spring Event List
Update 3.15: Location for this weekend events are now on the event page. Sign up if you can help out this weekend!
We’re set on dates for all our outreach events leading up to the April 2nd Election. For all of the events, sign up here.
Locations are in the event links and sign up sheet.
Phone Banks
- Wednesday February 27th, 5:30PM – 8:oo PM
- Monday March 4th, 5:30PM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday March 7th, 5:30PM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday March 13th, 5:30PM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday March 19th, 5:30PM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday March 28th, 5:30PM – 8:00 PM
Literature Drops
We’re trying something a bit different for the spring elections. We’ll be doing pure literature drops – leaving information at the door, but not knocking. If you’re new to volunteering this is a great way to get involved!
- Saturday March 9th, 9:00AM-12:00PM and 12:00PM-3:00PM
- Sunday March 10th, 12:00PM-3:00PM
- Saturday March 16th, 9:00AM-12:00PM and 12:00PM-3:00PM
- Sunday March 17th,
9:00AM-12:00PMand 12:00PM-3:00PM- We are no longer lit dropping Sunday at 9, if you can show up at noon, please do!
Canvasses
Traditional door knocking in advance of the election!
- Saturday March 23rd, 9:00AM-12:00PM, 12:00PM-3:00PM
- Sunday March 24th, 12:00PM-3:00PM
- Saturday March 30th, 9:00AM-12:00PM, 12:00PM-3:00PM
- Sunday March 31st, 9:00AM-12:00PM, 12:00PM-3:00PM
Post Card Writing
Thursday March 21st, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, drop by when you can!
2019 Team Gold Reboot
Hello everyone, Team Gold is waking up from our winter slumber, and the first event is going to be tomorrow at Sequoya library at 7:15 PM. We’ll be kicking off the planning for the Spring Elections.
See you there!