[CRNMC] Let's Get It ON!

[Kelly Larson]

I second that, Beth.  I am out everyday.  Ukiah Co-op needs to be covered
as does Mariposa in Willits.  It's easy to get signatures, folks want to
sign when they realize what we are doing.  Please help.  It would be
fantastic if we make our count by next Monday...and it is very possible if
we all work together.

Blessings,
Kelly


My strategy:
I say "Will you sign to protect Mendocino's water?" and 90% of the people
turn and walk toward me.  Then I ask "Are you a Mendocino voter?".
After they sign (or if folks tell me no) I ask "Can I give you some
information on what we are trying to do here in Mendocino?"  and hand them
the Fracking - Water - Who Decides? flyer, then I say, "Our website is on
the bottom here, and also hand them a flyer for the events this weekend and
talk that up.
Some don't know what fracking is, and as soon as I describe it, they sign.
It's nice to do it in pairs, and have fun!  I keep it light...this is
empowering.  I am also registering a lot of young people who don't want to
be involved in the national politics, but love the idea of being active in
the county.
I have a sign "Don't Frack Mendocino" and the beautiful water sign we made
behind me or on the ironing board.
I use a long piece of cardboard with rubber bands to put the petition on
for folks to sign with a half page

I'd love to meet with anyone who needs help getting started.  Most days I
am at the Ukiah Co-op.  Just give me a call...

Kelly 707-223-3209


On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 5:25 AM, Beth Brenneman <storyteller2069 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> *The time limit rules for getting our initiative on the ballot are
> convoluted and nearly impossible to understand.  The safe date is June
> 9th.  There are 50 of us from the core group and now many of us have
> recruited volunteers. If the original 50 go out each day for 1 to 3 hours
> and end up with 75 signatures each by Sunday, the 8th of June, that's 3750
> signatures (not counting whatever the volunteers will get).  That puts us
> on the ballot FOR SURE.  Don't worry about process, community, etc. for
> now; JUST DO IT.  There will be no community if we and our crops are all
> dying from toxins.  No excuses.  LET'S GET IT ON.  *
> Beth B.
>
> Helpful pics attached below.
> "The trouble is that once you see it, you can't unsee it. And once you've
> seen it, keeping quiet, saying nothing, becomes as political an act as
> speaking out. There's no innocence. Either way, you're accountable.” Arundhati
> Roy <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6134.Arundhati_Roy>
>
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