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UtahApocalypse
07-07-2007, 11:44 AM
I have seen some good ideas on this board and think I have a plan to put them together. The following is my proposal and call to action:
"Hope For America Day - 2007"
As supporters of Ron Paul and striving to help our country we should come together on August 20th and help to better America. What a better way to honor Dr. Paul then to celebrate his birthday through community service. We can come together to clean streets, paint over graffiti, help the homeless, or provide a volunteer service needed in our communities.
Working together we can make a difference in our local areas while promoting Ron Paul as President. Imagine if we do this in cities across the country? What will people think when they see volunteers We have the volunteer force working in their hometowns to better them, not just out working the campaign trail. We all know that we have a very large volunteer force, lets show the world what we can accomplish.
Work together with your local meetups and groups and set aside August 20th as a day to help you community. Find out what you group can do to help in your area. And then take action!
If anyone wants to write that up better and get it setup as a blog I would appreciate it. Also anyone that can help to start promoting this plan please do.
The following links were my inspiration and I thank those who first had these visions. I just thought of a way to put it all together:
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=5969
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=5949
shrugged0106
07-07-2007, 12:04 PM
I love it, but am a little worried over logistics given a somewhat short time frame to work with.
Should we pick a theme'd service project that can be shared nationwide?
Like adopt-a-highway or something along those lines just to stay consistant?
shrugged0106
07-07-2007, 12:05 PM
Now that I'm thinking of it, maybe we can focus on senior citizens and senior homes/hospitals.
They would be an awesome voting block to lure to our POV via kindness and the constitution. Remind them of "the good ol days"
torchbearer
07-07-2007, 12:08 PM
I make a motion to have shrugged0106 Chair the formal committee to generate and provide the context of the new August 20th holiday.
Anyone second that motion?
UCFGavin
07-07-2007, 12:08 PM
personally i like the idea
shrugged0106
07-07-2007, 12:10 PM
I make a motion to have shrugged0106 Chair the formal committee to generate and provide the context of the new August 20th holiday.
Anyone second that motion?
are you just teasin me? lol.
torchbearer
07-07-2007, 12:15 PM
are you just teasin me? lol.
I'm serious. I've made a motion. I'm waiting for a second to that motion.
Then the forum can vote up or down...
Once we get a chair... the volunteers are place on the committee under the direction of the chair.
any administrative roles necesary to the task are filled/elected by the volunteers.
nayjevin
07-07-2007, 12:15 PM
Love it. Will be mentioning to my meetup.
When this thread dies, I suggest it be moved to 'strategies for success'.
Should we pick a theme'd service project that can be shared nationwide?
Like adopt-a-highway or something along those lines just to stay consistant?
I don't think so, although I do think the 'adopt a highway' idea is a wonderful one. This whole campaign works on a 'bottom up' approach (as should our government). We don't need a 'top down' (federal level) regulation of how and when to do community projects.
I think this should be announced widely as a day for RP promotion + local community service, with only the basic instruction to do local community help on that day, with Ron Paul T-Shirts on, and Ron Paul campaign material in hand.
Then, each meetup can decide best for themselves (like states/citizens in gov't) how to put the idea in action, and how best to help their local community.
scbissler
07-07-2007, 12:31 PM
I think this a brilliant idea. Use the Meetups. But wouldn't the 18th or 19th work better for most people being a weekend?
nayjevin
07-07-2007, 12:42 PM
wouldn't the 18th or 19th work better for most people being a weekend?
good thought, THE RON PAUL 3 DAY WEEKEND BIRTHDAY BASH!
ronpaulhawaii
07-07-2007, 03:14 PM
Great Idea for the meet-ups. Mahalo
KUTGW
yongrel
07-07-2007, 03:21 PM
i definitely think that we should target senior citizens with this. They're the demographic with the highest turnout, and we don't have to worry so much about getting them registered.
scbissler
07-07-2007, 03:34 PM
I think targeting any area that people worry will be left out if government were scaled back would be a good idea, charity in place of government. Local media would hopefully cover these efforts, with the message getting out to a wider audience than simply those we help out. Seniors, food shelters, etc., all would be good. And why not make it a campaign long event. Start it in August, but then try to have one every month throughout the campaign, and then continue on throughout the presidency! Hope for America, with the Ron Paul Revolution leading the way.
UtahApocalypse
07-07-2007, 05:40 PM
Ok.... I do think Seniors are a good thing to work with. I do not want to limit any groups though. I do feel meetups should plan this on a local level. Some areas may have different needs that need to be addressed. I would like someone to re-write my first proposal to a better format that can be sent to ALL of the appropriate blogs so groups can start planning. I like the idea of doing things on the weekend, however this event should be on the 20th to celebrate Ron Pauls birthday. Any other ideas? Im open to suggestions, and would love help getting this going.
ronpaulhawaii
07-07-2007, 06:45 PM
Here
Following is a light edit. I don't really know what you are looking for. I feel it was pretty well written in the first place; from the heart is always best.
"Hope For America Day - 2007"
As supporters of Ron Paul and striving to help our country, we should come together on August 20th and help to better America. What better way to honor Dr. Paul then to celebrate his birthday through community service. We could clean streets, paint over graffiti, help the homeless, or provide a volunteer service needed in our communities.
Working together we can make a difference in our local areas, while promoting Ron Paul as President. Imagine if we do this in cities across the country? What will people think when they see all the volunteers? We will be in their hometowns to better them, not just out working the campaign trail. We all know that we have a very large volunteer force, lets show the world what we can accomplish.
Work together with your local meetups and groups. Set aside August 20th as a day to help your community. Find out what your group can do to help in your area. And then take action!
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I like the idea of making it a recurring event, I believe the weekend suggestion is valid (and know that many people celebrate their birthday on the closest weekend.) I think the "Hope for America" theme is quite powerful for this.
While a common "task" would show the stregnth of our "organization", letting the locals figure their own would be more in line with Dr Paul's ideas on "local solutions to local issues"
I am awaiting relies from my meetup re: this suggestion and hope to report our participation soon. This is another _great_ idea, IMHO
edit- I will be in NY in this time frame so e-mailed the local meet-up, and got this link in a reply
http://www.volunteermatch.org/
scbissler
07-07-2007, 06:58 PM
I just emailed my meetup group. Let's get this idea rolling.
UtahApocalypse
07-07-2007, 07:06 PM
I have emailed infowars, lew rockwell, and dailypaul. any others that could help get this out? please feel free to send it to them.
honkywill
07-07-2007, 09:46 PM
Awsome improvement on my original proposition(Though, I feel it was a only matter of time before someone suggested something similar.)
I'll probably make some homemade "Happy birthday, Ron Paul" t-shirts to wear during my community service.
scbissler
07-07-2007, 10:27 PM
A friend suggested a blood donation drive, and I think it may kind of make sense.
UtahApocalypse
07-08-2007, 10:03 AM
bump
AZ Libertarian
07-08-2007, 12:30 PM
I just posted on our Meetup Group Message Board (we are tied with Detroit as the 7th largest in the country - WOOHOO);
Lets have a BIG PARTY! We work hard, now we have a chance to PLAY HARD - and get Ron's name out there too!
Monday, August 20th is RON PAUL'S BIRTHDAY.
Let's throw a party at a PUBLICLY VISIBLE PLACE - my first thought was to get a permit for Indian Steele Park at Central and Indian School Rd. Centrally located. BIG banners & signs. It has been suggested at ronpaulforums.com that this be 'The Great Ron Paul Overnight - part II' in putting up signs & banners saying "Happy Birthday Ron Paul" on Aug 19th.
After all this hard work I've been just itchin' for a party for us all to get together and have some FUN, and this sounds like the perfect opportunity.
What say you all? :p
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LOL they must be hovering over their 'puters because it already has 6 reads and 1 reply!
SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN
scbissler
07-08-2007, 01:00 PM
Hey ronpaulhawaii, I checked out the website http://www.volunteermatch.org. Pretty cool. Should give all the groups some ideas.
Mom4Ron
07-08-2007, 02:27 PM
http://www.okladot.state.ok.us/beauty/adopt/index.htm
http://www.okladot.state.ok.us/beauty/adopt/pdfs/aahform.pdf
UtahApocalypse
07-10-2007, 12:33 PM
Thank you to dailypaul.com !! they have posted this to there main page and sidebar! here is the link to the article:
http://www.dailypaul.com/node/595
DeadheadForPaul
07-10-2007, 12:37 PM
I absolutely LOVE this idea. Senior citizens and cleaning up trash = win!
if we organize this well enough, we can let some media know that we're doing it. I know that's shameless but if it's put together well, we're good. On other days (not for this particular event), maybe Ron Paul meetup groups can set up little small events like "Clean up Alanoona River" ( i just made up that river) and get non-RP people involved too. It'd look good for the campaign
beermotor
07-10-2007, 12:51 PM
I think the senior citizens thing isn't a half bad idea. . .
scbissler
07-10-2007, 01:06 PM
An idea I've looked into is a blood drive. Does this make sense? - 1. RP is a doctor, 2. summer is a low period for blood supplies and 3. a symbolic shedding of blood for the R(evol)ution (a stretch, but made sense to me). Anyway, I contacted the local agency here in SW Ohio and they will do a drive, complete with the mobile bus, printed materials, press releases!, for groups of 20-30+. And the 20th is available! I'm running this by my group. I'm sure these groups in other areas do similar things (such as Red Cross). Of course does not have to be a national thing, just an idea, but seems fairly simple (not a big time commitment) and service minded. Any thoughts?
UtahApocalypse
07-10-2007, 01:11 PM
Great job SC looks like your group is coming up with a plan. I want each group around the country to come up with what is best in there area. I can see this being huge. Everyone get your meetup groups involved!!
chordchaser
07-11-2007, 06:08 PM
I've been advertising his birthday on my site with a graphic asking everyone to hold an event and donate at least $25 to the campaign on this day. I'd like to alter that to included community service which is brilliant.
I've already made the flyer and would like to revise the title to "Hope for America Day!"
It's posted on the home page here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RonPaulGraphics/
Thoughts?
Neal
ronpaulhawaii
07-11-2007, 06:32 PM
I'm starting to hear a faint buzz building in the meet-ups...
:)
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LibertyEagle
07-11-2007, 06:39 PM
Then, each meetup can decide best for themselves (like states/citizens in gov't) how to put the idea in action, and how best to help their local community.
It wouldn't hurt anything to throw out a couple of ideas. Sometimes, a little organization is a good thing.
ronpaulhawaii
07-11-2007, 07:03 PM
Roadside rubbish detail with a sign saying,
Ron Paul Supporters -
Are Cleaning Up!!!
America
or sumtin ladat...
:)
edit: or, the musically inclined might want to bring a small act, w/ entourage ;), to entertain seniors...
Hhmmmm...
a food drive for a local charity???
Hhhhhmmmm...
chordchaser
07-13-2007, 09:45 AM
Here's a poster advertising this idea:
http://www.mediafire.com/?6ubl7my3tmc
Feel free to comment on this, I left it open as to exactly what to do for the community service but we need to get a buzz going to get all meetups involved. I'm going to Mountain View, CA tomorrow to see Dr. Paul and I'm sure I'll be meeting lots of organizations up there and will be talking this up if given the opportunity. The SF Meetup group already sent us an e-mail wanting to hook up.
I'd be happy to create roadside signs if that's what's needed.
Let me know.
Neal
Bossobass
07-13-2007, 11:52 AM
I LOVE this idea.
I just read the thread and decided to call the Mayor of Charlotte, NC (where I live) to ask if he has any pet project that we might help with on that day. This will allow for him to reap some goodwill publicity as well, which would absolutely insure local media coverage.
I'm sure that I'll have to bug him half to death to get an answer either way, and I'll post the feedback as soon as I get any.
This is a great idea that everyone can share in. :D
Bosso
ronpaulhawaii
07-13-2007, 01:43 PM
Here's a poster advertising this idea:
http://www.mediafire.com/?6ubl7my3tmc
....
I'd be happy to create roadside signs if that's what's needed.
Let me know.
Neal
Nice, thanks, KUTGW
The overnight was a success and this will be, too
my2cents
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ronpaulhawaii
07-18-2007, 05:03 PM
bump
nayjevin
07-18-2007, 11:04 PM
be sure and set up a meetup for the weekend.
wbbgjr
07-18-2007, 11:27 PM
Aug 20th is a Monday. Wouldn't it be difficult to get people together on a work day?
Maybe we should make either the Saturday or Sunday just before the 20th the official day.
I agree with the idea to contact your local mayor, Councilmember, etc and ask for their idea for a location and then ask them to attend. Let them take some credit for it and then let them take care of contacting the media. They are the pros at that. : )
JulieB
07-21-2007, 08:03 PM
I'm going to work on getting some DFW people interested in this idea. I think it's a fantastic way to spread the word about Ron Paul and show people that private enterprise can help take care of those in need.
I was inspired by reading about the success of the Spam drive in South Carolina today...let's repeat it nationwide in August!
Julie
father963
07-26-2007, 04:41 PM
Great Idea.
UtahApocalypse
07-26-2007, 04:59 PM
I was inspired by reading about the success of the Spam drive in South Carolina today...let's repeat it nationwide in August!
Julie
This is what the Utah group is thinking of doing. There was a recent news article about the need at the local food banks.
SeanEdwards
07-26-2007, 05:18 PM
Free car washes, courtesy of Ron Paul fans. :D
kylebrotherton
07-26-2007, 06:09 PM
Free car washes, courtesy of Ron Paul fans. :D
Just a thought: Carwash fundraisers are considered bad for the environment. Read this for more info: http://www.waterfordct.org/safecarwash.htm
kylebrotherton
07-26-2007, 06:09 PM
I think it should be "Hope for America Week" to allow more local flexibility.
And I love the idea of helping seniors.
Krolik
08-06-2007, 10:47 AM
How about something when, Bush, Mexican president and canadian prime minister comes on 20th to talk about North american Union.
Any ideas I could make for slogan?
nayjevin
08-07-2007, 06:32 PM
'cleaning up our city - cleaning up washington'
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