Pledge-How many calls will you make before Iowa

[nyrgoal99]

We are looking for people to pledge how many total calls, including already made, you will make for Ron Paul before Iowa.

GOAL IS 100,000 PHONE CALLS

I will keep updating this.......
Name/Total Number of calls pledged
43327 pledged so far


RON PAUL FORUMS
vechorik 7000
Christopher David 5000
unknown 4000
cdc482 3500
ross11988 3000
tbone717 3000
LibertyProsperity_56 2700
nyrgoal99 2500
The Binghamton Patriot 1500
XTreat 1000
JamesButabi 750
seapilot 750
Steve-in-NY 600
limequat 500
PursuePeace 500
logikal 500
FluxCapacitor 500
josiahkeller 300
thehighwaymanq 300
justatrey 100
Standing Liberty 50


Factor in 6.5% of calls will find and undecided or Ron Paul Supporter and 22% of these people will be converted to Paul supporters on followup calls

THIS GIVES US
620 voters we did not have before. (Could be higher as people reconsider down the road)

Factor in each voter will probably bring another .5-1 family member based on families usually voting the same-

(929-1239 total votes will be found)



*****REMEMBER, THIS IS TOTAL CALLS BEFORE IOWA, INCLUDES ONES ALREADY MADE******

[cdc482]

3,500
This is my math. I assume each call averages 2 minutes (a reasonable assumption in my experience).

1 call / 2 minutes * 60 minutes / hour * 8 hours / day * 14 days of calling ~= 3,000

[nyrgoal99]

20,000

seriously? 20K calls yourself?

[cdc482]

seriously? 20K calls yourself?
Bad math. I corrected it.

[nyrgoal99]

Bad math. I corrected it.

lol

[nyrgoal99]

3,500
This is my math. I assume each call averages 2 minutes (a reasonable assumption in my experience).

1 call / 2 minutes * 60 minutes / hour * 8 hours / day * 14 days of calling ~= 3,000

I average about 45 seconds, im out after 5 rings

[vechorik]

I am pledging to try and hit 2500

I will keep updating this.......

+1 and I'll pledge 5,000!

[vechorik]

3,500


+1

[josiahkeller]

I'll go for 300+ calls between now and Iowa. I might be able to go far beyond that, but it'll really depend on how busy I am.

[vechorik]

I'll go for 300+ calls between now and Iowa. I might be able to go far beyond that, but it'll really depend on how busy I am.

+1 thanks!

[unknown]

Around 4,000?

No one's home in NH today. :(

[ross11988]

3000 for me

[vechorik]

+1 and +1 last two posts! THANKS!

[nyrgoal99]

i will update later, calling now

[JamesButabi]

About 50....thats all I can fit in at a work lunch break :p

[nyrgoal99]

About 50....thats all I can fit in at a work lunch break :p

How many total until Iowa? 50 in a day, or total?

[nyrgoal99]

Name/Total Number of calls pledged
vechorik 5000
unknown 4000
cdc482 3500
ross11988 3000
nyrgoal99 2500
josiahkeller 300
JamesButabi 50

[LibertyProsperity_56]

My pledge: 150 calls/day from today on.

[tbone717]

I'll pledge 3000.

[cdc482]

Around 4,000?

No one's home in NH today. :(

Call IOWA!

[Standing Liberty]

I'll pledge to get at least 50 in.

[JamesButabi]

About 50....thats all I can fit in at a work lunch break :p

Oh yeah 50 a day!

[squirekyle]

bump for awesomeness, I wish I could figure out how to call with Skype because I don't have long distance :-(

[tbone717]

bump for awesomeness, I wish I could figure out how to call with Skype because I don't have long distance :-(

There are some unlimited long distance plans for around 10 bucks a month out there.

[nyrgoal99]

24800 pledged so far


vechorik 5000
unknown 4000
cdc482 3500
ross11988 3000
tbone717 3000
LibertyProsperity_56 2700
nyrgoal99 2500
JamesButabi 750
josiahkeller 300
Standing Liberty 50


Factor in 6.5% of calls will find and undecided or Ron Paul Supporter

22% of these people will be converted to Paul supporters on followup calls

This will give us 355 voters we did not have before. (Could be higher as people reconsider down the road)

[limequat]

500 for me.

[vechorik]

+1
500 for me.

Up mine 2000 more -- I told you 5000 -- I'm ready to hit 3000 tonight -- total of 7000 not outrageous at all -- believe I can do it.----FOR DR. PAUL!

[LibXist]

I plan on making 1 Skrillion calls.

[seapilot]

A Skrillion? Is that what helicopter ben is going to spend to save the Euro Zone?

I can do 750.

[PursuePeace]

500 for me.

[nyrgoal99]

bump

[Mike4Freedom]

I am going to do 1000 calls before Iowa.

[nyrgoal99]

GOAL IS 100,000 PHONE CALLS

I will keep updating this.......
Name/Total Number of calls pledged
28550 pledged so far


vechorik 7000
unknown 4000
cdc482 3500
ross11988 3000
tbone717 3000
LibertyProsperity_56 2700
nyrgoal99 2500
JamesButabi 750
seapilot 750
limequat 500
PursuePeace 500
josiahkeller 300
Standing Liberty 50


Factor in 6.5% of calls will find and undecided or Ron Paul Supporter and 22% of these people will be converted to Paul supporters on followup calls

THIS GIVES US
408 voters we did not have before. (Could be higher as people reconsider down the road)

Factor in each voter will probably bring another .5-1 family member based on families usually voting the same-

(612-817 total votes will be found)

[SilentBull]

Making some calls now. 2 rude people, and a bunch of voice mails so far.

[nyrgoal99]

Making some calls now. 2 rude people, and a bunch of voice mails so far.

pledge?

[SilentBull]

pledge?

500.

[SilentBull]

where the hell is the button to take a break? I don't see one.

[nyrgoal99]

where the hell is the button to take a break? I don't see one.

Check the box before hitting the button to go to the next caller

[nyrgoal99]

bump

[vechorik]

Making some calls now. 2 rude people, and a bunch of voice mails so far.

I'm getting 8.4% -- good time to call -- may be a different list for all I know -- don't give up --- go for it!

[tbone717]

We need more people on board with this. Iowa is 3 weeks away, what are you waiting for??

[nyrgoal99]

We are looking for people to pledge how many total calls, including already made, you will make for Ron Paul before Iowa.

GOAL IS 100,000 PHONE CALLS

I will keep updating this.......
Name/Total Number of calls pledged
28550 pledged so far


RON PAUL FORUMS
vechorik 7000
unknown 4000
cdc482 3500
ross11988 3000
tbone717 3000
LibertyProsperity_56 2700
nyrgoal99 2500
JamesButabi 750
seapilot 750
limequat 500
PursuePeace 500
josiahkeller 300
Standing Liberty 50
logikal 500

FACEBOOK
Mike Reyes 777


Factor in 6.5% of calls will find and undecided or Ron Paul Supporter and 22% of these people will be converted to Paul supporters on followup calls

THIS GIVES US
427 voters we did not have before. (Could be higher as people reconsider down the road)

Factor in each voter will probably bring another .5-1 family member based on families usually voting the same-

(640-853 total votes will be found

[vechorik]

where the hell is the button to take a break? I don't see one.

Don't let the computer go forward.
After the phone rings about 5 times, click "unavailable" --
computer goes to next screen
see tiny checkbox below that says (can't remember what it says LOL Take a break or something)
then click your answer that "yes, unavilable"
Computer takes you to the screen where you can click
"enough for now"

My computer program got screwed up today and screen wouldn't move.
I just hung up my home phone, closed the browser window.
When I opened program to log on again -- everything was okay.

So last resort, you can hang up in emergency/problem/whatever.

[cdc482]

We are looking for people to pledge how many total calls, including already made, you will make for Ron Paul before Iowa.

GOAL IS 100,000 PHONE CALLS

I will keep updating this.......
Name/Total Number of calls pledged
28550 pledged so far


RON PAUL FORUMS
vechorik 7000
unknown 4000
cdc482 3500
ross11988 3000
tbone717 3000
LibertyProsperity_56 2700
nyrgoal99 2500
JamesButabi 750
seapilot 750
limequat 500
PursuePeace 500
josiahkeller 300
Standing Liberty 50
logikal 500

FACEBOOK
Mike Reyes 777


Factor in 6.5% of calls will find and undecided or Ron Paul Supporter and 22% of these people will be converted to Paul supporters on followup calls

THIS GIVES US
427 voters we did not have before. (Could be higher as people reconsider down the road)

Factor in each voter will probably bring another .5-1 family member based on families usually voting the same-

(640-853 total votes will be found

We need 10,000. Come on guys!

[J_White]

keep it going. PUSH !!

[tbone717]

Morning bump. We need more people on the phones making calls. If you haven't signed up yet for Phone from Home, what are you waiting for? This is how we will win!

[squirekyle]

Bump

[nyrgoal99]

bump, we need more

[The Binghamton Patriot]

We are looking for people to pledge how many total calls, including already made, you will make for Ron Paul before Iowa.

GOAL IS 100,000 PHONE CALLS

I will keep updating this.......
Name/Total Number of calls pledged
28550 pledged so far


RON PAUL FORUMS
vechorik 7000
unknown 4000
cdc482 3500
ross11988 3000
tbone717 3000
LibertyProsperity_56 2700
nyrgoal99 2500
JamesButabi 750
seapilot 750
limequat 500
PursuePeace 500
josiahkeller 300
Standing Liberty 50
logikal 500

FACEBOOK
Mike Reyes 777


Factor in 6.5% of calls will find and undecided or Ron Paul Supporter and 22% of these people will be converted to Paul supporters on followup calls

THIS GIVES US
427 voters we did not have before. (Could be higher as people reconsider down the road)

Factor in each voter will probably bring another .5-1 family member based on families usually voting the same-

(640-853 total votes will be found)

I've made about 530 calls, work full time, and have as normal/busy life as anyone on here. We all need to do this for IA and NH.

ANYWAY- + REP and a huge bump for this thread. EVERYONE on the forums needs to hit the phones and get busy. We have one month of hard work. Phones are what got RAND ELECTED PEOPLE. We gotta get everyone out to vote to win IA. We can do it if we hit the phones hard. This is going to require everyone on here. Please consider doing the phone from home program.

[nyrgoal99]

I've made about 530 calls, work full time, and have as normal/busy life as anyone on here. We all need to do this for IA and NH.

ANYWAY- + REP and a huge bump for this thread. EVERYONE on the forums needs to hit the phones and get busy. We have one month of hard work. Phones are what got RAND ELECTED PEOPLE. We gotta get everyone out to vote to win IA. We can do it if we hit the phones hard. This is going to require everyone on here. Please consider doing the phone from home program.

How many you planning to do total by Iowa? I will put you on the list?

[vechorik]

Michele Bachmann's last fundraiser email was asking for VOLUNTEERS TO PHONE FROM HOME!

She knows that's how to win!

Come on, Paul supporters -- we gotta get on the PHONE!

+1 for the callers on this thread

[Steve-in-NY]

I can get another 600 in before IA, minimum. Put me down.

[justatrey]

OK I'm ready to give this a shot. It's not something I feel at all comfortable doing but if we want to win, this is what the campaign has asked us to do! One question.

I understand that we are not supposed to try to persuade anyone, and that we should strictly "stick to the script". So my question is, do callers ever ask you personally who you are calling on behalf of? If they do, is it ok to tell them Ron Paul or how do you normally handle this?

[JamesButabi]

I preface the questions by saying im a volunteer conducting an independent survey, so they usually don't ask that. Some people ask my own personal preferences and I choose to inject them with subtle liberty propaganda. It is all in what you are comfortable with.

[muh_roads]

Wow you guys are awesome. :)

[ronpaulhawaii]

One guy on the Facebook group (Jack Zhang) has pledged to make a call for every baby that Paul has delivered. 4000 calls to honor Dr. Paul's commitment to making the world a better place for those he helped bring in.

2 volunteers have done a 1000 calls in one day.

4000 is doable! And is really easy compared to what others have given us for the blessings of Liberty...

Be a part of it! Click the links in my sig

Onward!

[vechorik]

I'll pledge at least 4,000 -- for Dr. Paul's babies!

[ronpaulhawaii]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to vechorik again.

:)

[justatrey]

I preface the questions by saying im a volunteer conducting an independent survey, so they usually don't ask that. Some people ask my own personal preferences and I choose to inject them with subtle liberty propaganda. It is all in what you are comfortable with.

Good enough, thanks. I'm off to make my first calls.

Once I get a feel for whether I'm any good at it, I'll make a pledge.

[vechorik]

What experience do you have to decide if you're "good enough?" I SAY: YOU'RE GOOD ENOUGH ALREADY! and can get better.

I was surprised to find that so few people are at home to begin with. About every 6 or 7 rings you might find someone at home.
I was very shy and when I first started making calls, I had to quit about every 30 calls, just to relax and re-group.
After awhile, I was accustomed to the script and system -- I could call for much longer without a break.

It takes awhile to get accustomed to reponses too (yes, some are ugly, some just hang up,) It takes a bit of getting used to.
What helped me get used to it is that I'm amazed how many people don't care about polls/the political process.
I just don't give them a second thought, as I head for that next call -- hoping to find a CONCERNED VOTER.

Like everything -- it gets easier, the more you do it.
Good luck

and +1 to the last 2 who said they would give "phone from home" a try!

[vechorik]

I understand that we are not supposed to try to persuade anyone, and that we should strictly "stick to the script". So my question is, do callers ever ask you personally who you are calling on behalf of? If they do, is it ok to tell them Ron Paul or how do you normally handle this?

You're right -- the script says it all -- hardest thing is to read script and sound "natural" LOL Gets easy after about 50 calls and a few surveys -- at the end of the survey the script says (different words but more or less ) thanks and this call paid for by the RP campaign committee

It's fun hearing responses AFTER they know it's Ron Paul too. Like "wow" "he's a good man too" "that's who I'd vote for" (after telling you "undecided" on the phone) LOL

If someone you called says "Who is this?" You just read the first part of the script (your name and that you're calling for a ........poll) The first part doesn't mention RP

Best way to find out .............................tryyyyy it you'll liiiiiiiiiiike it!

[The Binghamton Patriot]

How many you planning to do total by Iowa? I will put you on the list?

I will pledge to make 1500 calls by january 1st

[justatrey]

Oh man, I suck at this type of thing. Definitely not my cup of tea.

Anyway, I did make my first few calls.

http://i43.tinypic.com/11w4xmu.png

4 answering machines, and one very nice gentleman. When I asked who he would vote for, it probably took him 15 seconds to answer. I let him know that undecided was an option, but he finally reluctantly said "I guess Gingrich." :mad:

I have a feeling that is about how enthusiastic much of his support is. He'll vote for Gingrich and not even be happy about it.

I truly hate talking to strangers like this, and it causes nothing but anxiety but I can force myself to do 100. I know that's weak but this is truly painful for me.

[The Binghamton Patriot]

Oh man, I suck at this type of thing. Definitely not my cup of tea.

Anyway, I did make my first few calls.

http://i43.tinypic.com/11w4xmu.png


4 answering machines, and one very nice gentleman. When I asked who he would vote for, it probably took him 15 seconds to answer. I let him know that undecided was an option, but he finally reluctantly said "I guess Gingrich." :mad:

I have a feeling that is about how enthusiastic much of his support is. He'll vote for Gingrich and not even be happy about it.

I truly hate talking to strangers like this, and it causes nothing but anxiety but I can force myself to do 100. I know that's weak but this is truly painful for me.


no thats pretty common. don't get discouraged at all when talking to people. Just be friendly, speak slow, clearly, and stick to the script, read down the list of issues, and let them answer. Be polite. if they sound a little ticked, finish out your questions and make sure you highlight that "this call was paid for by the ron paul presidential campaign committee". they want to connect this call to a name. if they hear his name on the phone like that, they may see a commercial, and the light ticks on. It's kind of like leading a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. Hopefully we can push enough horses close enough so that they go to the caucuses and pull the lever 4 Ron.

[vechorik]

Oh man, I suck at this type of thing. Definitely not my cup of tea.

Anyway, I did make my first few calls.

You DON'T suck at making calls! That's great to have one survey in 5 calls !
The follow-up callers will have that reluctant Gingrich guy voting for RP soon enough!
+1 for giving it a shot -- the hard part is over!

[seapilot]

Oh man, I suck at this type of thing. Definitely not my cup of tea.

Anyway, I did make my first few calls.

http://i43.tinypic.com/11w4xmu.png

4 answering machines, and one very nice gentleman. When I asked who he would vote for, it probably took him 15 seconds to answer. I let him know that undecided was an option, but he finally reluctantly said "I guess Gingrich." :mad:

I have a feeling that is about how enthusiastic much of his support is. He'll vote for Gingrich and not even be happy about it.

I truly hate talking to strangers like this, and it causes nothing but anxiety but I can force myself to do 100. I know that's weak but this is truly painful for me.

I do not enjoy it either, but it is what it is going to take to get Ron Paul to win. The other day I did 30 calls without 1 survey, so you are doing pretty darn good for a beginner. Newt supporters are soft and probably wont vote anyway.

[seapilot]

I FOUND ANOTHER RON PAUL SUPPORTER IN IOWA WHOO HOOO!!!!!

[Standing Liberty]

Oh man, I suck at this type of thing. Definitely not my cup of tea.

Anyway, I did make my first few calls.

http://i43.tinypic.com/11w4xmu.png

4 answering machines, and one very nice gentleman. When I asked who he would vote for, it probably took him 15 seconds to answer. I let him know that undecided was an option, but he finally reluctantly said "I guess Gingrich." :mad:

I have a feeling that is about how enthusiastic much of his support is. He'll vote for Gingrich and not even be happy about it.

I truly hate talking to strangers like this, and it causes nothing but anxiety but I can force myself to do 100. I know that's weak but this is truly painful for me.

I feel the same way. However, it gets a little easier after awhile. Still, I really hate cold calling people.
Most of my calls seem to be people in the "Undecided" column.
Anyway, this is one thing that we can all do to help the campaign. Keep it up.

[vechorik]

I FOUND ANOTHER RON PAUL SUPPORTER IN IOWA WHOO HOOO!!!!!

Happy dance (and THAT's from a list that doesn't contain Ron Paul supporters -- awesome)

[FluxCapacitor]

I'll make 500 calls before Iowa.

[icon124]

I just signed up for this, but it is telling me that I am calling NH with a survey? Are they done with Iowa now?

[vechorik]

I just signed up for this, but it is telling me that I am calling NH with a survey? Are they done with Iowa now?

I was calling Iowa earlier in the day, then NH after dinner. ??? I never know what list I'm getting.

+1 BTW WELCOME TO CALL FROM HOME, PATRIOT!

[limequat]

I just signed up for this, but it is telling me that I am calling NH with a survey? Are they done with Iowa now?

I was just going to post the same thing. Last few times I called it's been NH.

[nyrgoal99]

bump

[nyrgoal99]

We are looking for people to pledge how many total calls, including already made, you will make for Ron Paul before Iowa.

GOAL IS 100,000 PHONE CALLS

I will keep updating this.......
Name/Total Number of calls pledged
36527 pledged so far


RON PAUL FORUMS
vechorik 7000
unknown 4000
cdc482 3500
ross11988 3000
tbone717 3000
LibertyProsperity_56 2700
nyrgoal99 2500
The Binghamton Patriot 1500
JamesButabi 750
seapilot 750
Steve-in-NY 600
limequat 500
PursuePeace 500
logikal 500
FluxCapacitor 500
josiahkeller 300
justatrey 100
Standing Liberty 50


FACEBOOK
Jack Zhang 4000
Mike Reyes 777


Factor in 6.5% of calls will find and undecided or Ron Paul Supporter and 22% of these people will be converted to Paul supporters on followup calls

THIS GIVES US
522 voters we did not have before. (Could be higher as people reconsider down the road)

Factor in each voter will probably bring another .5-1 family member based on families usually voting the same-

(784-1045 total votes will be found)



*****REMEMBER, THIS IS TOTAL CALLS BEFORE IOWA, INCLUDES ONES ALREADY MADE******

[vechorik]

Over 3,129 calls and climbing -- for Dr. Paul! (also known as a bump)

[thehighwaymanq]

Awesome job everyone!

I pledge 300!

[ross11988]

Awesome job everyone!

I pledge 300!

300 a day right Matt? :P

[nyrgoal99]

bump

[vechorik]

Awesome job everyone!

I pledge 300!

+1 every little bit helps! After a few calls, you'll find the numbers FLY by! Shoot big!

[vechorik]

SUNDAY -- "Call from home" is currently working! ON THE PHONES, PEOPLE! It's on!

[LibertyProsperity_56]

Really? Is that a system glitch? I have always been under the impression that Sundays are not good days to call, as people want their privacy and time with the family on Sunday. However, if the campaign encourages us to do so, I'll do some phonebanking today too.


SUNDAY -- "Call from home" is currently working! ON THE PHONES, PEOPLE! It's on!

[vechorik]

Was off this AM. On now, calling NH Not sure if glitch, but 2 surveys in about 20 calls is good.

[nyrgoal99]

bump

[nyrgoal99]

bump

[Christopher David]

I pledge to make 5,000 calls.

Have made just shy of 1,000 so far.

[vechorik]

Does everyone remember their pledge?
I had to research mine -- jeepers -- 7,000 before Iowa -- that means I have 2,379 to go. I think I can do it! -- 14 days to go

Are you guys going to meet, fall short or exceed your pledge?

[XTreat]

Put me down for 1000

[vechorik]

Put me down for 1000

+1 THANKS

[nyrgoal99]

We are looking for people to pledge how many total calls, including already made, you will make for Ron Paul before Iowa.

GOAL IS 100,000 PHONE CALLS

I will keep updating this.......
Name/Total Number of calls pledged
43327 pledged so far


RON PAUL FORUMS
vechorik 7000
Christopher David 5000
unknown 4000
cdc482 3500
ross11988 3000
tbone717 3000
LibertyProsperity_56 2700
nyrgoal99 2500
The Binghamton Patriot 1500
XTreat 1000
JamesButabi 750
seapilot 750
Steve-in-NY 600
limequat 500
PursuePeace 500
logikal 500
FluxCapacitor 500
josiahkeller 300
thehighwaymanq 300
justatrey 100
Standing Liberty 50


Factor in 6.5% of calls will find and undecided or Ron Paul Supporter and 22% of these people will be converted to Paul supporters on followup calls

THIS GIVES US
620 voters we did not have before. (Could be higher as people reconsider down the road)

Factor in each voter will probably bring another .5-1 family member based on families usually voting the same-

(929-1239 total votes will be found)



*****REMEMBER, THIS IS TOTAL CALLS BEFORE IOWA, INCLUDES ONES ALREADY MADE******

[Bergie Bergeron]

Let's do it !

[vechorik]

bumping to go along with Dr. Paul's plea for more help with the "phone from home"

[Standing Liberty]

I did 125 so far. I originaly pledged 50. Plan to
do more before christmas.
For Liberty!

[vechorik]

I did 125 so far. I originaly pledged 50. Plan to
do more before christmas.
For Liberty!

+1 -- Great -- It gets much easier, the more calls you make, huh? THANKS!

[nyrgoal99]

bump