Mailbag: Vinehout Issues "Call to Action"

As weeks turn to days before the primary elections we all must work hard to get the word out about our candidate for Governor. We have options to spread the word and get people engaged in our grassroots campaign. ORDER YOUR DVDs NOW! You can host a house party with a virtual Kathleen. Gather your neighbors, friends and family, put out the snacks, and view a DVD featuring Kathleen’s speeches and responses to questions about important issues. SPREAD CAMPAIGN LITERATURE OVER YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD! You can spread the word by distributing campaign literature in your community. You will be energized by the beautiful spring weather and by sharing our campaign message about a fresh start for Wisconsin. SEND OUT POSTCARDS ENDORSING KATHLEEN! You can share your personal support for Kathleen by sending grassroots endorsement postcards to your friends, family and others. Take out your address book and send a message that can make a difference. All the resources you need to call your friends and family to action! Email us today at volunteer@kathleenvinehout.org with the number of DVDs, postcards, & pieces of literature you need Orange isn’t just for Hunters! People recognize orange is for our grassroots campaign to change our Governor and the way we govern in Wisconsin. Many of our fellow volunteers have made hundreds of Vinehout for Governor signs that need to appear in yards all around the state! Stop by the campaign headquarters to pick up your sign(s) today. If you can’t make it to the headquarters but plan on attending one of Kathleen’s upcoming events let us know and we’ll send extra signs along. Sharing the Good News! Kathleen is winning over people all around the state. This week she was the top vote getter in a gubernatorial straw poll following a candidate forum in Darlington attended by people from southeastern Wisconsin. Share news from your neighborhood. How are you spreading the word? Do you have activities and ideas that really taking off? Submit your ideas and grassroots efforts to Jamie Rebman at Jamie@kathleenvinehout.org. Grassroots Idea of the Week: Potluck With a Purpose Host a potluck at your house. Invite friends and family over for dinner—before dessert is served, go around your neighborhood and pass out Vinehout literature! Kathleen is Wisconsin PTA “Friend of Children” Award Winner Friday April 27th – Wisconsin PTA State Convention - Fontana Kathleen will be honored during Convention General Session * The Joan Dykstra “Friend of Children” Award * This award honors elected or appointed public officials who share the PTA goal of promoting education and children’s issues. Kathleen is recognized for her tireless work in the State Legislature to improve the quality of education in Wisconsin. In doing so Kathleen is a champion for the hopes and dreams of all Wisconsin children. Here’s a look at Kathleen’s schedule for the next week Saturday April 21th WAUSAU – 7th Congressional District Convention Kathleen will speak about why we need a fresh start for Wisconsin 9:00am-11:30am – Labor Temple - 318 South Third Street MADISON – 2nd Congressional District Convention Be part of the discussion about Kathleen’s goals for Wisconsin’s future 1:00pm-4:00pm – Madison Labor Temple – 1602 South Park Street Sunday April 22th ST. FRANCIS – Meet & Greet with Sen. Kathleen Vinehout Join area residents for a cup of coffee and conversation with Kathleen 2:00pm-4:00pm – Fixx Coffee Shop – 3558 East Sivyer Street RACINE – Meet & Greet with Sen. Kathleen Vinehout Kathleen welcomes folks to an informal conversation about important issues 5:00pm-7:00pm – The Grind Cafe- 7300 Washington Avenue Monday April 23th RACINE – ReFUND Wisconsin Town Hall Join Kathleen in this discussion of investing in Wisconsin values 6:30pm-8:30pm – Bray Center – 924 Center Street Tuesday April 24th GREEN BAY – Kathleen visits the Green Bay School District Kathleen gets a first-hand look at how Green Bay schools are dealing with Walker’s education budget cuts 8:30am-11:00am – Green Bay School District – 200 South Broadway Wednesday April 25th MADISON – Guest at the WisPolitics Luncheon Come and participate in a discussion with Kathleen about Wisconsin’s future 11:45am-1:00pm – The Madison Club – 5 East Wilson Street WHITEWATER – Visit to UW-Whitewater Join Kathleen on campus to discuss issues important to students and faculty 3:30pm-4:30pm – University Center – 800 West Main Street WHITEWATER – Candidate Forum hosted by UW-Whitewater College Democrats and others Kathleen will share her views on the critical issues facing Wisconsinites 7:00pm-9:00pm – UW Whitewater Highland Hall – 800 West Main Street Thursday April 26th EAU CLAIRE - Join Kathleen as we take back democracy in the state. Share the enthusiasm. Hear stories of democracy in action around the state and become a part of the movement. 5:00pm-6:30pm - Stella's Red Room - 302 East Madison Street Friday April 27th FONTANA – Wisconsin PTA State Convention Kathleen receiving Wisconsin PTA “Friend of Children” Award 2:00pm-3:30pm - The Abbey (on Lake Geneva) – 269 Fontana Blvd ELKHORN – Meet & Greet with Walworth County Democrats Kathleen will gather with area democrats and progressives 5:00pm-6:30pm – Walworth Democrats Office – 10 South Washington Street LAKE MILLS – Speaking at the Lake Mills P.I.E. Meeting Kathleen will fire-up this informed and engaged group of citizens 7:30pm-8:30pm – Waterhouse Foods - 110 East Lake Street