tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15622587.post6706291021893835278..comments2023-10-11T04:36:41.821-05:00Comments on Build Florida's DECs: Party Building Basics: Part 3Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15622587.post-83817715126577233002007-06-21T17:00:00.000-05:002007-06-21T17:00:00.000-05:00Great points in your 3 parts. In Charlotte County ...Great points in your 3 parts. In Charlotte County (one of the oldest)in the State we had many of our volunteers that refused to call or walk, come into our HQ and answer phones,put stamps on enolvopes. One of the largest volunteer turnouts we had is when our DEC mailed out over 10,000 palm cards to voters. They loved putting the labels and stamps on them, they felt useful and offered to do it again not sure if it was the pizza or beer that won them over!<BR/>We also have a stamp club where members will buy a roll of stamps and donate them to the DEC.<BR/> We keep track of who brings in the most rolls and they get recognition for it.<BR/>We need help in getting people to go door to door as well. It just doesn't happen even on a small scale.<BR/><BR/>JJFlaDemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06567864817753017359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15622587.post-35724985093017335452007-06-20T11:05:00.000-05:002007-06-20T11:05:00.000-05:00Great points, Ray!I especially like the emphasis o...Great points, Ray!<BR/><BR/>I especially like the emphasis on community. <BR/><BR/>The Brevard DEC has started having Democratic breakfasts and lunches throughout the county to provide a social outlet for people to discuss issues with their Democratic neighbors and foster a sense of community. The one near me meets at a Bob Evans every other Saturday for breakfast.<BR/><BR/>You're also right that we need to make every volunteer feel valuable. People need to know they're making a difference and see goals achieved. While some people in the DECs would like to talk about national issues all the time, we really need to be more effective grassroots organizers so we can channel this energy into local victories.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10374566081811392613noreply@blogger.com