Postcards In The Park - Sunday, June 22nd, 1-3pm

Join us for Postcards At The Park Sunday, June 22nd, from 1-3pm, at Forest Hills Park at the shelter by the (OPEN!) splash pad.

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We'll be at the covered shelter by the playground/splash pad. Kids are welcome! There's usually plenty of parking along the street, though there is construction along one area, so you may need to park on a side street if it's a busy weekend.

1022 Forest Hills Avenue

Charlottesville, VA 22901

Upcoming Dates:

Sunday, June 22nd, 1-3 Forest Hills Park

Sunday, July 20th, 1-3 Forest Hills Park

I'll hope to have postcard addresses for more campaigns as soon as primaries are over. I also have postcards for Virginia voters for the November election (Abigail!! 🎉) and postcards to register Likely Dem women in Georgia. 

Can't make it, but would like to help out? Sending a donation to @LaurenBoggs-Meslar on Venmo earmarked for postage will help us get enough stamps for this year before prices increase in July. If you have friends of family interested, but unable to attend, this is a great way for them to help, too. 100% of funds go to postage! 

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 ❤️ Postage rates go up in July (postcards stamps increase SIX CENTS!), so I'm hoping we can get most of our stamps purchased before the increase 🤞

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 May gathering!