Hello wonderful IndiMarin volunteers!
As you know, IndiMarin has decided to take a semi-hiatus this summer to restore and rejuvenate in advance of the intense year ahead of the 2024 elections - we're calling it "IndiMarin Lite." If that is working well for you, we encourage you to follow your instincts on what is right for you.
However, we're hearing from some members that staying somewhat active in our ongoing work is of interest and we want to support that attitude and desire! Plus, with a very hot weekend ahead, it may be a good chance to chill indoors and jump onto some impactful zooms! ☀️🥵
Impressively, the California Democratic Party (CADEM) if off to a very early start with some great phone banks and text banks designed to have conversations with voters in key districts about issues and listen as much as talk. IndiMarin team leaders have tested out both the phone and textbanks and have had a very positive experience engaging with voters. The Central Valley includes two of the most flippable districts in the state - CA-13 and CA 22 - and voter outreach there is a great way to have early impact!
Call Voters in CA-13 - These virtual phone banks will inform Valley voters about the issues and encourage them to get involved. Whether it’s your first time making calls or you’re a veteran phone banker, you can help! You will need a computer/laptop and your phone to make the calls. Training is provided. Sign up here. For additional phonebanks in other CA districts and a range of time offerings, visit our Phone Voters page.
Text Voters in CA District 22 - Join volunteers from around the South Central Valley to text young voters ages 18-30 about the issues that matter to them. Training is provided. Sign up here.
We also have some IndiMarin events planned throughout the summer to keep our community connected and active!
WRITING TOGETHER: We are excited to host summer outdoor postcarding in person events - we would love to have you join us!
“Write to Win” group postcarding at Panera Bread in Novato - Every other Tuesday at 10 AM. RSVP HERE.
“Wine & Sign Postcarding” in Lucas Valley - 7/20 and 8/17 at 5:30 PM - RSVP HERE.
WRITING ON YOUR OWN: The Ohio Republican legislature has placed an issue on the ballot to increase the threshold for passing ballot measures from 50% to an extremely daunting 60%. The impetus: They are hoping to kill a November ballot measure protecting abortion rights that is supported by the majority of Ohio voters. Like other state votes on abortion, this race will be closely followed and covered by the media as a sign to watch in advance of the 2024 elections!
FROM JULY 10 - JULY 27TH WE ARE OFFERING AN ONLINE GOTV CAMPAIGN TO OHIO IN ADVANCE OF THEIR SPECIAL ELECTION ON AUGUST 8TH. WE ARE WRITING TO DEMOCRATS WHO ARE LIKELY TO SUPPORT ABORTION RIGHTS. THE DEADLINE TO MAIL THESE CARDS IS JULY 27TH. PLEASE REQUEST ADDRESSES HERE.
NOTE: We will continue to offer voter registration postcarding throughout July. Our July in person postcarding events will feature the Ohio campaign.
MORE SUMMER EVENTS:
Monthly Zoom Happy Hours the first Thursday of the month at 5 PM PT - If you just want to check in and talk politics, please join us at our monthly Zoom Happy Hours. Hear the latest news and share movie recommendations. RSVP HERE.
And finally, SAVE THE DATE for our 2024 Kick Off where we will launch our 2024 programs - September 6 at 5 PM: RSVP HERE.
As always, please reach out to us if you have any questions! Have a wonderful summer!
The IndiMarin Steering Committee - Susan, Laurie, Joy, Betsy, Amy, Nanda, Betty and Andie
