OFA State office opening Nov. 21; OFA Rapid Response

******open house for State OFA office *******************

Organizing for America will be hosting an open house at our new Iowa Headquarters before the Jefferson Jackson Dinner on Saturday, November 21st. Please join OFA staff, supporters, and volunteers for light refreshments and an opportunity to discuss what OFA will be organizing around for the rest of the year.

This is a great opportunity for activists, volunteers, party members, and elected officials to get together and discuss OFA’s effort moving forward before a great event featuring Vice- President Biden.

The open house will be from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and our office is located at 621 E. 2nd St in Des Moines. Those attending the JJ Dinner can stop by before they head to Hyvee Hall, which is right across the river.

Iowa OFA Open House

4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

621 E 2nd St. (River Hills Office Park)

Des Moines, IA 50309

This event is free of charge, tickets for the Iowa Democratic Party Jefferson Jackson Dinner can be found here: http://iowademocrats.org/jj2009/tickets/. Please feel free to forward this to anyone who may be interested.

Derek Eadon
Iowa State Director
Organizing for America
515-227-1808
iowa.barackobama.com

******** OFA Rapid Response ***********

Organizing for America is starting a new Rapid Response program, and we want you to be part a part of it! Across the state and across the country, Rapid Response teams of active volunteers will develop a plan to organize their areas – and then execute it in the crucial hours before votes in the House or Senate, right when swing members of Congress are making up their mind. If we pull it off, the voices of the American people will be louder than special interest lobbyists as we approach the finish line. But to do it, we need our best people (you!) involved.

Despite months of intense lobbying and grassroots pressure, many representatives in the House didn’t decide how to vote on reform until there were mere hours left. Passing health reform through the House was a major victory – but we still have a long way to go. The Senate needs to pass its version of the bill, the two bills must be merged, and the final bill will need a last vote in both houses of Congress. In the days before each vote, insurance company lobbyists will swing into action with last-ditch attempts to block reform. It’s essential that members of Congress hear from their constituents right when it matters most.

Each Rapid Response team will develop a plan for last-minute advocacy -organizing friends and neighbors to speak forcefully as one and make it clear that Congress must support reform. Will you help finally make health insurance reform a reality by hosting a Rapid Response event in your area? We’re not sure when we will ask for your help – but by signing up, you’re committing to take action right when it is needed most!

Please reply ASAP if you are willing to help with our crucial Rapid Response program in the next few weeks!

Thank you, and keep fighting the good fight.

Matt Beltrami
Regional Field Director, Organizing for America
319-400-3947
iowa.barackobama.com
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