Postcards In The Park - Sunday, August 24th 1-3pm

Hello all!

I hope your summers are wrapping up well despite the craziness. We're back at it this Sunday with a few new postcard campaigns in the mix. Have a friend who's stressing about the state of things? Bring them along to be around awesome, like-minded folks and to do something pro-active - it really helps elections and sanity 🙂 They can also sign up here to receive my invitations: tinyurl.com/postcardgatherings. Sunday is calling for low-mid 80s and a chance of showers; the shelter is well-covered, so we're still on, rain or shine. Be sure to bring a water bottle. We had a great turnout last month and hope to see even more folks as it gets closer to November.

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday, August 24th, from 1-3pm, at Forest Hills Park at the shelter by the (OPEN!) splash pad. Feel free to bring a friend or two!

We'll be at the covered shelter by the playground/splash pad. Kids are welcome! There's usually plenty of parking along the street.

1022 Forest Hills Avenue

Charlottesville, VA 22901

If you (or a friend) aren't able to attend, but want to help out, sending a donation towards stamps would be wonderful. You can send funds earmarked "postage" to @LaurenBoggs-Meslar on Venmo where 100% goes to postage.

Upcoming Dates:

Sunday, September 21st, 1-3 Forest Hills Park (splash pad closed)

*I plan to host two in October, dates TBD

A few of the many more things you can do locally:

Help staff the EARLY VOTING BOOTH 

Where: 5th Street County Office Building

When: Friday, 9/19 and Monday 9/22 - Friday 9/26 (8:00 AM - 5 PM). 

What: Sign up for shifts to greet voters at the Early Voting Booth

Why: Make sure voters know which candidates the Dems support!

What: Be a friendly face, provide early voters with sample ballots, and give out candidate signs/stickers! This is a great way to meet people, increase candidate visibility, and make sure voters are informed!

How: Sign up for shifts here or click the link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EA9AD29A2FC1-58027718-early

Where: In front of the McIntire Road County Office Building

When: Monday (Labor Day), 9/1, 5-6 PM 

Keep up to date with lots of opportunities to engage by signing up for Albemarle Dems' informative and entertaining newsletter here.

Postcarding info:
Remember, stopping by for just a bit is fine! I'll have postcards in sets of 5, so you can do a set and head out if you need to. Able to spend the whole two ours with us? WONDERFUL! Let's aim for 20! Have your own postcards and/or postcard lists you're working on? Feel free to stop by to do some with us! I look forward to catching up with past postcarders and meeting new folks! Invite a buddy to come with you, too. We can vent and plot and plan together 😅

I do ask that all postcards be completed on site and left with their address list so I can ensure they're sent on the appropriate day for each organization. Please note that some bundles require specific scripts, while others do not. Using your phone to photograph the sample script and copying from that works well.

If you'd like to simply swing by and pick up some postcards and a printed guide to get your own addresses and mail them yourself (or host your own postcard party!😍), we will have blank postcards available and printed guides available. I HIGHLY recommend everyone try to have their own little postcard gathering of friends - it's a great way to spend some time together and chat about upcoming elections. The more folks we get engaged in the process, the better! I think there's interest in a consistent Crozet postcarding event, so anyone up for hosting those, I'm happy to help launch your endeavors!

I also posted two 'how to' blog posts with helpful tips for hosting your own, public or private, postcard gatherings. Feel free to check them out here:

How to get addresses & get the word out: https://beve.co/blogs/beve-party-inspiration-and-happenings/the-how-and-why-of-beves-get-out-the-vote-postcards-how-i-got-started

Logistics tips: https://beve.co/blogs/beve-party-inspiration-and-happenings/the-how-and-why-of-beves-get-out-the-vote-postcards-how-i-organize-gotv-postcard-parties

You're welcome to bring postcard stamps to donate, a contribution that will 100% go to postage for postcards, or - if you can't make it - you're welcome to contribute to the cause by sending funds earmarked "postage" to [email protected] via PayPal (friends & family) or @LaurenBoggs-Meslar on Venmo. THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who has donated funds or postage ❤️

Plenty of postcards and some pens, markers, and stickers will be available, but you're welcome to bring some as well.

Looking forward to seeing you all!

Lauren Boggs Meslar

434.996.4769

Our gathering in July!