OH-16: Boccieri Stays Positive with Final TV Spot

Candidate for U.S. Congress John Boccieri has released a new television ad that will run across Ohio's 16th Congressional District in the final weeks of the campaign.

Like Boccieri's previous TV spot, the new spot is entirely positive and focused on the issues that matter to middle class families: job creation, health care coverage, affordable education and middle class tax relief. (The script is included below.)

Spot title: "Change"

VOICE OVER:

A voice for Ohio families - that's John Boccieri.

Raising his young family here, John Boccieri knows the challenges we face and will bring real change to Congress.

John Boccieri will make sure our children can see a doctor when they're sick, and seniors will have low-cost prescription drugs.

John Boccieri will work for middle class tax relief, affordable college tuition, and new jobs so our children can stay here.

John Boccieri: the change we need.

JOHN BOCCIERI:I'm John Boccieri and I approve this message.

Upcoming events...

What: Orrville at Wooster High School Football Game
Where: Wooster High School
When: Friday, October 24, 7:00 p.m.
Notes: It's the final week of regular season high school football. Come join us in Wooster or attend your local high school football. For details on distributing campaign materials, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

What: McKinley vs. Massillon Tailgate Parties
Where: Paul Brown Massillon Stadium
When: Saturday, October 25, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Notes: Show your support for John and your local football team (whoever it might be!) as we enjoy the tailgate festivities before the 2 p.m. kick off. For details, email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

What: Ashland County Ox Roast Dinner Party
Where: Ashland
When: Saturday, October 25, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Notes: Join John for a fall cookout and and BBQ in Ashland County. For more details, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

OH-16: John Boccieri Weekend Preview

John Boccieri Offers Events Across The District This Weekend

Going into this weekend, John Boccieri for U.S. Congress is hosting events that favor all flavors of fun!

Here's what we've got...

What: Backyard Economic Discussion
Where: Alliance
When:Wednesday, October 22, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Notes: Come join John and campaign supporters as friends and families discuss the current economic crisis and other issues affecting the 16th Congressional District. For details, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

What: Orrville at Wooster High School Football Game
Where: Wooster High School
When: Friday, October 24, 7:00 p.m.
Notes: It's the final week of regular season high school football. Come join us in Wooster or attend your local high school football. For details on distributing campaign materials, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

What: McKinley vs. Massillon Tailgate Parties
Where: Paul Brown Massillon Stadium
When: Saturday, October 25, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Notes: Show your support for John and your local football team (whoever it might be!) as we enjoy the tailgate festivities before the 2 p.m. kick off. For details, email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

What: Ashland County Ox Roast Dinner Party
Where: Ashland
When: Saturday, October 25, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Notes: Join John for a fall cookout and and BBQ in Ashland County. For more details, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

I was just surfing the blogs and it appears Boccieri's opponent has received a very lack-luster endorsement from the Akron Beacon Journal:

To be sure, this editorial page disagrees sharply with Schuring, especially his willingness to consider privatizing a portion of Social Security and his devotion to the market as the route to repair the health-care system. He argues that drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge would yield a significant benefit for the country. Schuring seems obsessed with Boccieri living in the district since the end of the school year, knowing that his opponent's Senate turf includes part of the U.S. House district and that there is no residency requirement.

Go read it! Is that a "non-endorsement" endorsement or what?

OH-16: (UPDATED)John Boccieri - Embracing America's Middle Class

We're "LIVE-BLOGGING" from John Boccieri for U.S. Congress HQ's in Downtown Canton, Ohio, today!

First things first...

Tue Oct 21, 2008 at 10:15:00 AM EDT - Progressive Blue Blog has put "us" on the Front Page in a special "candidates final push week". I'll be back and forth between these two blogs throughout most of the day. I'll be working to bring updates as quickly as I can them posted.

11:18:00 AM EDT
Boccieri Wins Endorsement from Ohio Federation of Teachers

October 20, 2008
The Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT), representing 20,000 public education professionals, has endorsed John Boccieri in the race for Ohio's 16th Congressional District.

In the OFT's letter of endorsement, President Sue Taylor wrote that Boccieri was chosen for his

"support for public education, including higher education, and human services, and rights of public employees."

Taylor stated:

“We believe you can make a difference in funding for K-12 public education, holding charter schools accountable, stopping the spread of tax funded tuition vouchers, restoring higher education funding, and extending collective bargaining rights for part-time faculty and graduate employees.”

Boccieri thanked the OFT for its endorsement.

“As the son of two teachers, I am incredibly honored to have the support of Ohio’s public education professionals. High-quality education from pre-K to post-graduate is the key to keeping America's workforce competitive in the global economy. Education decisions should be driven by our local teachers and education professionals, and I will take their voices to Washington."

The OFT is one of the leading voices in the state for high-quality public education, representing public education employees, higher education faculty and support staff, and public employees across Ohio. The OFT is an affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers.

11:41:00 AM EDT
What I heard on the radio - October 20, 2008

Tomorrow, we will be exactly two weeks away from the biggest election of our lifetime and this critical Congressional race here in Ohio's 16th District.

I couldn't be more proud of my husband for the stands he has taken in this campaign, and I am so thankful to each one of you for standing with him every step of the way.

Thanks to your support, we are about to change the direction of our community and our country. But my husband's opponent, desperate and down in the polls, has resorted to personal attacks to try and bring John down.

John is a tested Air Force pilot, and he knows how to fight back:
Listen to this radio ad John just released to respond to Kirk Schuring's negative attacks.

Many of you have already written checks and volunteered your time to help John's campaign. Our family is humbled by this outpouring of support, and it's difficult for me to ask you to give once more. However, we need your help to ensure that John has the resources to run this ad, set the record straight, and stay focused on the issues that really matter to middle class families like ours.

With people across the 16th District seeking change on the economy, health care, energy and Iraq, please consider making a contribution to John's campaign so that John can win on Election Day, take these priorities to Congress and put our interests first again.

Thank you so much for your support of John's campaign. We could have never come this far without you.

Sincerely,
Stacey Boccieri

1:50:00 PM EDT - Last Update

Saturday, October 18, 2008 9:00 AM
Team,

With only 17 days until the election, our momentum just keeps building. CNN reported this week that the 16th Congressional District is one of the 10 most likely House seats in the entire country to switch parties this year!

Your commitment to John's campaign has brought us to this point; now it's time to sprint for the finish. There are just 13 days until we start our Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts, and we need all hands on deck!

If every supporter commits just four hours in the last four days of this campaign, we can run the GOTV operation we need to win. To sign up now, email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com or call our headquarters at (330) 754-0534 and ask for Matt.

John had two more strong debate performances in Canton and Medina this week, and he was endorsed by the Medina Sun!

We also want to thank Randy and Julie Gonzalez for hosting over 150 people at their home for a Boccieri house party last Saturday.

This weekʼs ʽVolunteer of the Weekʼ is Alene Helling. A Stark County resident, Alene loves to travel all over the world, but she always manages to squeeze in some serious volunteer hours right before she goes on vacation. We wish her the best vacation of all on November 5!

With just two weeks to go, here's what's coming up this week...

What: GOTV Meeting with Chris Van Hollen, Democratic House Campaign Chair
Where: Canton
When: Wednesday, October 22nd, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Notes: For details and to RSVP, please contact Matt at 330-754-0534 or matt@johnforcongress.com

What: Backyard Economic Discussion
Where: Alliance
When:Wednesday, October 22, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Notes: Come join John and campaign supporters as friends and families discuss the current economic crisis and other issues affecting the 16th Congressional District. For details, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

What: Orrville at Wooster High School Football Game
Where: Wooster High School
When: Friday, October 24, 7:00 p.m.
Notes: It's the final week of regular season high school football. Come join us in Wooster or attend your local high school football. For details on distributing campaign materials, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

What: McKinley vs. Massillon Tailgate Parties
Where: Paul Brown Massillon Stadium
When: Saturday, October 25, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Notes: Show your support for John and your local football team (whoever it might be!) as we enjoy the tailgate festivities before the 2 p.m. kick off. For details, email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

What: Ashland County Ox Roast Dinner Party
Where: Ashland
When: Saturday, October 25, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Notes: Join John for a fall cookout and and BBQ in Ashland County. For more details, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

We appreciate all of your hard work and support. Please feel free to contact us about anything in this email or any other ideas you may have for the campaign.

Thanks,
Ian Walton
Campaign Manager, John Boccieri for Congress
ianrwalton@johnforcongress.com
(330) 754-0534

Thanks for hanging out with us today! Get your "Boots on the Ground!"

OH-16: UPDATE - John Boccieri Saturday Live Blog Edition

We're live blogging from the John Boccieri for U.S. Congress Campaign Headquarters in Downtown Canton, Ohio. This edition will be updated throughout the day, because Team Boccieri has so much work to and a lot events happening in the field.

4:55PM - Final Update

Team Boccieri is heading out to our House Party, soon. This is your last chance to contact Chris!

What: 'Backyard Economic Discussion' and House Party
When: Saturday, October 11, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Where: Canton
Notes: Join campaign volunteers, local elected officials, and friends for a fall weekend discussion and party. For details, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

It's been a busy day here at HQ and now it's time to put "The Boots On The Ground"!

We'll be back later with a Field Report for you.

3:15 - UPDATE
Check out this post over on BuckeyeStateBlog OH-16: Boccieri Getting A Boost From Hillary Clinton

I'm sure that will give the Schuring Camp some "whine time"!

More good news for John Boccieri ! The League of Conservative Voters has given their endorsement to John Boccieri:

"John Boccieri will champion energy and environmental issues in Congress just as he has done in the Ohio Legislature," LCV President Gene Karpinski said. "He recognizes the enormous importance of shaping sound legislation to ensure a sustainable future and will be a responsible steward of our natural resources."

"Since being elected to the Ohio legislature, John Boccieri has championed issues of wise land use and management of our natural resources," Ohio League of Conservation Voters Executive Director Don Hollister said. "His commitment to conservation and clean energy has served Ohio well, and as a Congressman, his leadership will be even more effective."

Boccieri said:

"Our energy should come from Midwest innovation, not Middle East Oil. Ohio can be a leader in the development of renewable technology which will produce clean, home-grown, and affordable energy while creating jobs and turning around the economy right here in the 16th District."

Davis Dewitt has the whole story over at PolitickerOH.com !


3:45 PMThat leads into a great story from Yesterday!

Boccieri Tours Canton's New Sustainable Refinery

Canton, OH - U.S. Congressional Candidate John Boccieri (OH-16) was joined yesterday by Congressman Jay Inslee (D-WA) for a tour of the just-opened Hydrodec sustainable transformer oil refinery in Canton.

The Hydrodec facility is the first of its kind in America and the second in the world. It recycles the oil used in power transformers so that electric companies can re-use it instead of purchasing new oil and selling old, contaminated oil to be burned in dirty industries. Hydrodec estimates that, "at full capacity, the oil produced at the plant will reduce CO2 emissions by more than 150 million gallons per year."

“This is exactly the kind of cutting-edge green energy facility that can both help solve our energy crisis and create jobs right here in this community,” Boccieri said after touring the facility. "The 16th Congressional District can be a center for research and production of new technologies like this that will make our economy thrive.

"In addition to producing a clean, sustainable product, the Hydrodec refinery is built on an abandoned former industrial site, or “brownfield.” Boccieri has sponsored a bill in the Ohio Senate to support this type of cleanup and reuse of brownfields as alternative fuel refineries. [127 SB 32]

Rep. Jay Inslee of Washington State, who joined Boccieri on the tour, is a leader in Congress on energy issues. He sits on the Energy and Commerce Committee and the Select Committee on Global Warming, and is the author of “Apollo’s Fire,” a book about alternative energy opportunities in America. Hydrodec's North American headquarters are located in Seattle.

From inbox this morning:

If You Haven't Volunteered Yet...

Team,

We have a little over three weeks left to go! John is leading by double-digits in the polls, our early vote supporters are turning out strongly, and we continue to knock on over 15,000 doors each week.
But we can't let up until Election Day, and we need your help now more than ever. We only got this far because you've been with us every step of the way. Now we're sending canvassers out every day, making phone calls, and working on other special projects.
Stop by our office any time between 10:00am and 6:00pm Monday through Saturday or 11:00am to 6:00pm on Sundays. For specific questions about volunteering, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com or call (330)754-0534

We need volunteers right now!

Our biggest event this week was of course the debate in Wooster - the first event where John and his opponent squared off face-to-face! You can read all about it here. If you were at the debate, it would be great if you could send a letter to the editor to your local paper with your thoughts on the event.

If you need another reason to come in and volunteer with us, how about this: There are only three more opportunities to win Volunteer of the Week!
This week's volunteer is Brian George from the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT). Brian spends his Fridays volunteering at our main headquarters here in Canton. Brian helps with voter contact in the office. He has a great attitude and is always willing to do whatever needs to be done to help elect John Boccieri as our next Congressman.

Please remember to watch your mailboxes, TV's, the radio and newspapers for ads or campaign materials about both candidates in the race to represent the 16th Congressional District. If you find anything, please let us know immediately - and record the ad or transcribe the call if you can. The closer we get to Election Day, the more important this type of rapid response becomes.

Now here's what we've got lined up for Week Three:

What: 'Backyard Economic Discussion' and House Party
When: Saturday, October 11, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Where: Canton
Notes: Join campaign volunteers, local elected officials, and friends for a fall weekend discussion and party. For details, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

Time is short so contact Chris ASAP!

What: University of Akron Bliss Institute 16th Congressional District Debate
When: Thursday, October 16, 6:45PM-9PM
Where: 6300 Technology Lane, Medina, OH 44256
Notes: This will be one of the most important and exciting debates in this campaign for Congress! For ticket information, please email Pete at petezeigler@gmail.com

What: Your Local High School Football Game
When: Friday, October 17
Where: Your local high school in the 16th Congressional District
Notes: With only a few weeks left in high school football season, there are still a lot of big games. If you would like to pass out special football game oriented materials please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

We appreciate all of your hard work and support. As always, feel free to reply to this email with questions or ideas.

Thanks,

Ian Walton
Campaign Manager, John Boccieri for Congress
ianrwalton@johnforcongress.com
(330) 754-0534

It's almost 3PM and the Blogger needs something to eat and a re-charge. Stop back soon; we've got more coming your way!
BRB

OH-16: John Boccieri Events Across The District 28 Days Out

Maybe, you have Tuesday off? Well, John Boccieri has a busy Tuesday planned across Ohio's 16th Congressional District and your invited to join our "Campaign for Change".

We still need volunteers to knock on doors and make phone calls for early vote and more. Please stop by our main campaign headquarters between the hours of 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. We have less than four weeks left to ensure victory in the 16th Congressional District!

Be our eyes and ears!

Watch your mailboxes, TV's, the radio and newspapers for advertisements or electioneering materials about both candidates in the race to represent the 16th Congressional District. If you receive mail, phone calls, or see or hear a TV/radio ad, please let us know immediately - and if you can record the ad or transcribe the call. These efforts will help our "Rapid Response Team" by providing real-time information.

Looking for something a little more "heady"?

What: Health Care Reform Discussion
Where: Anywhere in the 16th Congressional District
When: Tuesday, October 7, 12:30 p.m.
Notes: Do you have a story to share about high health care costs, trouble getting coverage, or any other aspect of America's broken health care system? John's going to be focusing on health care next week, and we want your input. To participate, email bryan@johnforcongress.com

Do you want be active?

What: Working America Canvass Kick-Off
Where: 4125 Hills and Dales Dr., Suite 200, Canton
When: Tuesday, October 7, 3PM
Notes: For more details, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

Maybe, you would like to meet John?

What: "Backyard Economic Discussion"
Where: Canal Fulton
When: Tuesday, October 7, 5:30PM-7:00PM
Notes: Come join John and local voters for a discussion about how to fix the struggling economy. For details, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

We appreciate all of your hard work and support. Please feel free to contact us about anything in this email or any other ideas you may have for the campaign.

OH-16: John Boccieri Needs 15 More Votes

Boccieri Breaking News:

John is Just 15 Votes from the Final Round - Vote Now!

From the Akron Beacon Journal:

VP candidate draws 2,500 in Canton

"...Gov. Ted Strickland and state Sen. John Boccieri, the Democratic candidate for the Canton-based 16th Congressional District, introduced Biden to the Canton crowd, with the three of them locking hands in a victory pose. Strickland called Boccieri one of his ''closest personal friends.''

Boccieri, D-Alliance, told the audience: ''It is time we elect change. That is why we need Barack Obama and Joe Biden. ''

Boccieri said Biden is from a middle-class family and is a ''tough, smart and realistic leader.''

Read the full article...

There's more...

Team,

John only needs 15 more votes by midnight on Saturday to advance to the final round in 21st Century Democrats online contest!

If you haven't voted, please vote now. If you have, please urge all your friends to vote, too.

Again, the winners of this contest will receive an additional staff member for their campaigns. That extra organizer could lead to dozens of extra volunteers, thousands more phone calls and door-knocks, and a winning margin of votes on Election Day.

The deadline for Round 1 voting is midnight on Saturday. Please vote ASAP!

Along with everyone who has helped John out in this contest, I want to thank all of you who volunteered this past week at the Ashland County Fair.

I also want to recognize our latest Volunteer of the Week: Joe Newkirk. Joe is a Canton resident and a specialist in computers and technology. He spent countless hours entering data from the more than 10,000 doors that Boccieri supporters knocked on this week!

Here's what we've got coming up:

What: Louisville Constitution Parade
When: Sunday, September 21, 2008 (1:30PM)
Where: Nickleplate & South (downtown Louisville)
Notes: We only have a few parades left before the election, so come out and join us. For details, email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

What: Backyard Economic Discussion
When: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 (5:30PM-7PM)
Where: Home in Massillon
Notes: Stop by to share refreshments, meet other local voters, and talk with John about our economic situation. For more details, email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

What: Your Local High School Football Game
When: Friday, September 26 and Beyond
Where: Your Hometown High School
Notes: We still have campaign materials available to distribute at the local football games. For more information, email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

What: Lunch with U.S. House Majority Whip James Clyburn
When: Monday, September 29, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Canton, OH
Notes: Tickets start at $35. For more information or to RSVP, contact Justin Palmer at 330-438-1632 or jpalmer@johnforcongress.com

Thanks,

Ian Walton
Campaign Manager, John Boccieri for Congress
ian@johnforcongress.com
(330) 754-0534

OH-16: John Boccieri Vows to Tackle Pension Problems

Boccieri Vows to Tackle Pension Problems

After meeting on Thursday with local retirees from Republic Technologies International (RTI) who have been battling for years to secure the pensions they were promised, State Sen. John Boccieri affirmed his commitment to fight for a resolution to their struggle as a member of the U.S. Congress.

Boccieri also promised to attend a major public meeting about these pension problems on Saturday, October 11. Other elected officials, candidates, and members of the press have also been invited.

State Senator John Boccieri said:

"It's criminal that you would work your whole life, pay into a pension plan, and then get almost nothing because bad trade policies or irresponsible executives bankrupt your company. This issue requires a strong and loud voice in Congress to ensure that laws protecting pensions are enforced and are strengthened to protect workers."

For years, thousands of local workers and retirees from RTI have been struggling with the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), the government agency that takes over a company's pension plan if it declares bankruptcy to ensure that employees still receive pension benefits.

Despite this intent, many workers see their pensions dramatically reduced when the PBGC takes over from a bankrupt company, due to funding problems and complex laws governing how the agency makes payments.

In the case of RTI, the situation was made worse by extended legal battles over the amounts owed by the PBGC to affected workers, which have now resulted in the agency demanding that retirees pay back pension "overpayments" as large as $60- or $70,000.

Individuals at Thursday's meetings also expressed frustrations with the PBGC's lack of responsiveness and consistency in addressing their concerns. "You ask the same question three times and get three different answers," one retiree said. Others said that PBGC had miscalculated benefits, confused the benefits owed by RTI and previous companies operating the same facilities, and awarded, reduced or revoked benefits arbitrarily.(emphasis added)

Boccieri's initial proposals to address these concerns include:

Working directly with the PBGC, as well as with Senator Sherrod Brown, the Steelworkers Union, and others who have taken the lead on these issues, to push for swift, fair solutions;

Creating a "Pension Protection Caucus" in Congress that would bring together legislators from all of the districts and states affected by these pension problems to seek resolutions;

Increasing enforcement of pension protection laws to ensure that both corporations and the PBGC are honoring their obligations to workers;

Passing legislative improvements to current law, such as measures to give workers' pensions fairer treatment in bankruptcy proceedings and prevent retirees from having to repay PBGC when it takes years to recalculate pension payments;

Improving the responsiveness and transparency of the PBGC in its dealings with pension recipients;

Ensuring that improvements in enforcement and legislation are retroactive in order to address the plight of RTI employees.

Once again, Senator Major John Boccieri is first on the issues that most affect the voters of Ohio's 16th Congressional District!

OH-16: Keep John Boccieri in the Top Six

Team,

Great news – thanks to your support, John Boccieri is among the top six contenders in an online contest to win an additional field organizer for our campaign.

In order to make it to the final round, we have to keep John in the top six through September 20.

If you haven’t voted for him yet, please visit www.21stDems.org/vote08 and vote right now!

This was such an exciting week for the Boccieri campaign. A rainy weekend didn't stop hundreds of people from showing up to our labor rally in Canton or a house party with Ohio First Lady Frances Strickland.

Our campaign also had a great showing at the Wayne County Fair. Volunteers and staff members gave away over 4,000 John Boccieri for Congress bags to fair attendees. Thanks to everyone who helped out!

With only 54 days left in the campaign, John hosted a “BBQ at HQ” this past Wednesday for volunteers, supporters, and voters interested in learning more.

The cookout was an opportunity for John to thank everyone for their hard work AND to remind us that we still have a lot of work to do knocking on doors, making phone calls, and getting John’s message out in the 16th Congressional District.

Congratulations Keith Strobelt!

This week’s ‘Volunteer of the Week’ is Keith Strobelt. Keith took the lead with our Stark County Field Organizer to get John’s Stark County Fair booth up and running throughout fair week. Keith has also organized our campaign’s outreach at the local football games. Keith stays in constant contact with the campaign and always knows what’s going on in the community.

(I, personally, had the opportunity to caucus with Keith at Ohio's 16th District Democratic Presidential Caucus. He was the number one vote getter in our caucus room. Keith has an exceptionally strong voice and is a great contribution to Team Boccieri. ~ GARoach)

Coming Up…

What: Your Local High School Football Game
Where: Your Hometown in the 16th District
When: Friday, September 12 (Tonight!) and Beyond
Notes: We have football game oriented materials for you to take with you to your local football game. For details on participating, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

What: Swiss Steak Dinner at Canal Fulton NW Senior Center
Where: Canal Fulton
When: Saturday, September 13 (4PM-6PM)
Notes: We can still use more volunteers to help serve dinner at the senior center. For more details, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

What: Ashland County Fair
Where: Ashland County Fairgrounds
When: Sunday, September 14 – Saturday, September 20
Notes: Come out wearing your John Boccieri t-shirts or help the local Democratic Party staff their both. For more details, please email Jake at japhillips@zoominternet.net

What: Canvass with John Boccieri and Celeste DeHoff
Where: Uniontown Community Park, 3696 Apollo St., NW, Uniontown, OH
When: Saturday, September 20 (10AM)
Notes: For more details, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

We appreciate all of your hard work and support. Please feel free to contact us about anything in this email or any other questions you may have about the campaign.

Thanks,

Ian Walton
Campaign Manager, John Boccieri for Congress
ian@johnforcongress.com
(330) 754-0534

I'd like to give a "shout out" to our latest ActBlue Thermometer contributor! You know who you are and Team Boccieri thanks you for your support! We can still hit our target before October 31st.

OH-16: Free BBQ Dinner with John Boccieri

Yes, your eyes are really reading FREE! I will tell you from experience, when John Boccieri puts on a feed, you don't want to miss out. John loves to feed his people!

If you're free on Wednesday night, please join us for a barbecue dinner and open house at John Boccieri's campaign headquarters in downtown Canton.

If you haven't met John in person yet, this is a great opportunity to connect with him and learn more about his campaign to change Congress.

If you're already helping out, you'll get to meet other supporters, share good food and conversation, and gear up for the final eight weeks before Election Day.

Please stop by anytime between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday night. We look forward to seeing you there.

WHAT: "BBQ at HQ" cookout and John Boccieri open house
WHEN: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10
WHERE: Boccieri Campaign HQ parking lot,
601 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44702

With only eight weeks left until Election Day and so much at stake this year, now is the time to get involved. If you have any questions about the BBQ at HQ event, feel free to email me.

Also, while admission is free, we're always working to keep our campaign office well-stocked. If you'd like to help out, feel free to bring any of these items with you to the BBQ:

Paper, pens, highlighters, markers, folders, labels, clip boards, snack food, coffee, drinks, cups, bottled water, umbrellas, ponchos, etc. (AMP for the Blogger)

I hope we'll see you Wednesday!
Thanks,
Ian Walton
Campaign Manager, John Boccieri for Congress
ian@johnforcongress.com
(330) 754-0534

P.S. You can get driving directions to the "BBQ at HQ" here.

Thank you, Team Boccieri!

OH-16: John Boccieri Summer Fun Edition

Team,

With less than a month to go in the summer season, our campaign and our candidate are still going strong at events across the district. Thanks to those of you who participated in the Carnation Days Festival Parade, the Wooster Cruise-In, the Canton Greek Festival, the North Canton Festival, and the Obama Headquarters opening.

John had another great week, making stops at a Canton neighborhood block party, several house parties in Wadsworth , the North Canton Festival, and the Wayne County and Ashland County Farm Bureau annual meetings. John also spent part of Thursday meeting with business leaders, workers and community members in Ashland.


John at a neighborhood block party in Canton


John at a house party in Wadsworth


John at the North Canton Festival

We also want to spotlight our second Volunteer of the Week: Dan Ehret. Dan is a Massillon resident and student at Stark State who has been volunteering with the Boccieri campaign since early spring. Dan has contributed in countless ways, including hosting and organizing a "Backyard Economic Discussion" at his home last month.


Dan Ehret

One other reminder, high school football starts this week. Make sure to wear your Boccieri for Congress T-shirt in support of John at your local high school game. Stay tuned for campaign activities related to the football season!

And, as always, we are looking for individuals to stop by our campaign headquarters (601 Cleveland Ave., NW in Canton) to make phone calls between the hours of 11AM and 8PM. For details, email Chris at http://us.f831.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=cccupples@yahoo.com or call (330) 754-0534.

Looking ahead...

Rock N' Rod Reunion Parade
Where: Midway Ave., NE by 14th Street, NE (Mahoning Road Corridor) in Canton
When: Saturday, August 23 (2:30PM, Parade steps off at 3PM)
Notes: Come join John for a parade. For details on participating, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

What: House Party with John Boccieri
Where: Massillon
When: Saturday, August 23 (4:30PM-6:30PM)
Notes: The weather is supposed to be great this Saturday so come on out and join us for a backyard picnic with John. For more details, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

What: Stark County Fair
Where: Stark County Fairgrounds in Canton
When: Tuesday, August 26-Monday, September 1
Notes: We have our own booth at the fair and need volunteers to sign up for two hours shifts beginning the first day of the fair. For details on participating, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

What: Barack Obama Convention Speech Watch Party
Where: Downtown Canton in the Park (2nd Ave. & Market Ave.)
When: Thursday, August 28 (8:30PM-11:00PM)
Notes: Senator Obama will be giving his acceptance speech at 10PM. Put on your Boccieri T-shirts and come out to the park. For details on participating, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

We appreciate all of your hard work and support. Please feel free to contact us about anything in this email or any other questions or concerns you may have about the campaign.

Thanks,

Ian Walton
Campaign Manager, John Boccieri for Congress
ian@johnforcongress.com
(330) 754-0534

OH-16: Volunteer of the Week

Team,

Today, I am excited to announce our first "Volunteer of the Week." This campaign is only possible because of your dedication and support, and we want to recognize your hard work to send John to Congress and turn our district around.

This week's Volunteer is Alexa Roggenkamp. Alexa grew up in Alliance and is now majoring in Political Science at the College of Wooster. She has followed John's public career since he ran for State Rep in 2000, and has been volunteering at our headquarters since May. Whether calling voters, writing letters, managing data or answering phones, there's no campaign challenge Alexa's afraid to take on.

We're already looking for our next Volunteer of the Week. Check out the events below or help out in our office for just a few hours to be in the running for this prestigious award!

Now, here's what we've got coming up.

Our campaign will be present at the Carnation Festival in Alliance tonight and at tomorrow's parade. If you would like to be a part of the festivities, or join us at the Governor's Corn Hole Tournament in Canton tomorrow, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com.

As always, we are looking for individuals to stop by our campaign headquarters (601 Cleveland Ave., NW in Canton) to make phone calls between the hours of 11AM and 8PM. For details, email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com or call (330) 754-0534.

We also welcome you to participate in these exciting upcoming events:

Obama Campaign Office Opening
Where: 2nd Ave. & Market Ave. in Canton
When: Wednesday, August 20 (6PM-7PM)
Notes: John will be speaking at around 6:15 or 6:30 p.m. Please come out and show your support for John and Barack. For details on participating, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

Rock N' Rod Reunion Parade
Where: Midway Ave., NE by 14th Street, NE (Mahoning Road Corridor) in Canton
When: Saturday, August 23 (2:30PM, Parade steps off at 3PM)
Notes: Come join John for a parade. For details on participating, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

Stark County Fair
Where: Stark County Fairgrounds in Canton
When: Tuesday, August 26 - Monday, September 1
Notes: We have our own booth at the fair and need volunteers to sign up for two hours shifts beginning the first day of the fair. For details on participating, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

Barack Obama Convention Speech Watch Party
Where: Downtown Canton in the Park (2nd Ave. & Market Ave.)
When: Thursday, August 28 (8:30PM-11:00PM)
Notes: Senator Obama will be giving his acceptance speech at 10PM. Put on your Boccieri T-shirts and come out to the park. For details on participating, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

John Boccieri Campaign Cookout and Final Push Toward Victory
Where: Campaign Headquarters (601 Cleveland Ave., NW, Canton)
When: Saturday, August 30 (5PM-8PM)
Notes: Join John, campaign staff, local leaders, and volunteers as the campaign kicks off the final two months of this election cycle. We will have food, drinks, and an opportunity for everyone to spend some time with John. For more details, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

We appreciate all of your hard work and support. Please feel free to contact us about anything in this email or any other questions or concerns you may have about the campaign.

Thanks,

Ian Walton
Campaign Manager, John Boccieri for Congress
ian@johnforcongress.com
(330) 754-0534

OH-16: John Boccieri - From Factories to Funnel Cakes

Team,

Our candidate had another busy week on the campaign trail. John spent a full day in Wayne County talking to business leaders and community members about all aspects of the economy, jobs, healthcare, and other issues. John's visit included stops to Moog Flo-Tork, the Wooster Business Incubator, Wooster Brush, and LUK USA. Our campaign also had a great turnout at Friday's ‘Backyard Discussion' and at Wooster's Italian Festival.
The Hall of Fame Weekend wrapped up as well right in downtown Canton in front of our headquarters. Thanks to everyone who braved the really early morning hours on Saturday to walk the parade route with John. More thanks go out to those who showed their support for John at the Medina County Fair, the Oaks Club Ox Roast in Massillon, and at the Hall of Fame Concert and Fireworks.

Looking ahead...

What: O'Jays Family Reunion Festival Parade
Where: O'Jay's Parkway (4th & Gibbs St., NW)
When: Saturday, August 9 (12:30PM, Parade steps off at 1PM)
Notes: For details on participating, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

What: Uniontown Lions Parade
Where: In Uniontown just off of Cleveland Ave.
When: Saturday, August 9 (2:30PM, Parade steps off at 3PM)
Notes: For details on participating, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

What: Magnolia Parade
Where: Magnolia
When: Sunday, August 10 (1PM, Parade steps off at 2PM)
Notes: For details on participating, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

What: Democrat Booth at the Carnation Festival
Where: Alliance
When: Wednesday, August 13 (5:00PM-7:00PM)
Notes: We will be helping the Democrats staff their booth at the Carnation Festival. Put on your Boccieri T-shirts and come join us. For details on participating, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

As always, please also remember that our campaign is phone banking Monday-Friday from 11AM-7PM every week. Feel free to stop by our office or email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com and I will get you plugged in.

We appreciate all of your hard work and support. Please feel free to contact us about anything in this email or any other questions or concerns you may have about the campaign. Thanks!

Ian Walton
Campaign Manager, John Boccieri for Congress
ian@johnforcongress.com
(330) 754-0534

OH-16: Your "Team Boccieri HOF Weekend Preview"

Team,

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Festivities have officially begun. Whether or not you are a pro football fan, the week ahead is going to be an exciting one.

A special thanks goes out to everyone who helped us in the Rittman Sleepwalker Parade and to those who made phone calls and knocked on doors. Our campaign contacted more voters this week than any previous week in the general election cycle. Please help us keep up this pace by coming to the office anytime between 11AM and 7PM, Monday-Friday to make phone calls or knock on doors.

Below are pictures from the ‘Backyard Discussion' House Party and the Rittman Parade.

And now for the upcoming activities and events...

What: Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival Event (Ribs Burn-Off)
Where: Stark County Fairgrounds
When: Wednesday, July 30-Friday, August 1 (5PM-8PM)
Notes: Come out wearing your Boccieri t-shirt and show your support at one of Canton's biggest events of the year. For details on participating with us, please email me at chris@johnforcongress.com

What: Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival Event (Timken Grand Parade)
Where: John Boccieri for Congress Headquarters (601 Cleveland Ave., NW, Canton)
When: Saturday, August 2 (6AM-8AM)
Notes: Come out wearing your Boccieri t-shirt and help us work the crowd before the parade starts. For details on participating with us, please email me at chris@johnforcongress.com

What: Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival Event (Concert and Fireworks)
Where: Downtown Canton
When: Saturday, August 2 (8PM-10PM)
Notes: Come out wearing your Boccieri t-shirt and show your support while enjoying the music and fireworks. For details on participating with us, please email me at chris@johnforcongress.com

We appreciate all of your hard work and support. Please feel free to contact me about anything in this email or any other questions or concerns you may have about the campaign. Talk to you soon!

Chris Cupples
Field Director,
John Boccieri for Congress
chris@johnforcongress.com
(330) 754-0534

OH-16: John Boccieri Rewind/Preview - July 21

Last week was a busy one for John Boccieri and his candidacy for Ohio's 16th Congressional District seat, but we've come to know that's "The Boccieri work ethic". John is the candidate that will protect the district's middle-class. Let's take a quick look at where John has taken his message to the people.

John started off the week by attending the popular local event "JoyFest 2008" on Sunday. Thanks to the Boccieri surrogates and supporters who were in attendance every day at JoyFest.

This past Wednesday John met with veterans at VFW Post 1036 in Alliance.

Our campaign finished the week of activities with the Lodi Corn Festival Parade Thursday night. Despite the high temperatures, we had a great turnout and a very supportive group of parade watchers throughout.

After the campaign went to the streets of Lodi, John was off to Austin, TX were he was a panel speaker for Veterans at The Netroots Nation! Four other politically active veterans joined him in discussion about our support for our troops and why we fight for veterans and their families.

The session was called "Taking the Hill: How Veterans are Changing the Face of Military Policy." John has fought hard for veterans in the Ohio state legislature, protecting their jobs when they return home, and creating the Military Injury Relief Fund to assist and support wounded soldiers. At Netroots Nation, he took on Washington's failure to stand up for our troops and veterans and offered his plans to fight for them when he goes to Congress.

The word from the street is that John Boccieri for U.S. Congress(OH-16) delivered an incredible speech. We will be bringing the highlights to you as soon as the NN releases them.

One reminder before we get into this coming week , we are looking for more volunteers to help us work the phone lines and knock on doors. We have phoning and canvassing opportunities every day of the week. If you are interested, give us a call or just stop by headquarters anytime (Monday-Friday) between 11AM and 7PM. (330) 754-0534

Before we review this past week, we want to tell you about an important event we will be holding this coming Wednesday. In Canton around 7 p.m., John will have a discussion with local community members about how the struggling economy is hurting our middle class.

We want you to come and share your own stories about rising prices, job losses, housing, health care costs, or any other part of the economic crisis that is affecting you and your family. If you're interested, please email Bryan or call (330) 754-0534.

Now for what's coming your way in Ohio's 16th Congressional District this week...

What: Jobs and Economy Discussion w/John Boccieri
Where: Canton
When: Wednesday, July 23, 7:00PM
Notes: For details, please email Bryan at bryan@johnforcongress.com

This will be a jobs and economy "town hall" type meeting - informal, and with members of the community present and participating. John will address the current economic climate, and his plan to help turn it around, as well as hear from other local citizen's who have suffered under the Bush Administration and the Schuring Tax Increases in our area - this should be a great event!

What: Johnny Appleseed Days Parade
Where: Downtown Apple Creek
When: Saturday, July 26, 3:00PM (Parade starts at 3:30PM)
Notes: For details on participating in the parade with us, please email Chris at chris@johnforcongress.com

What: Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival Events
Where: Greater Canton Area
When: Friday, July 25-Saturday, August 2
Notes: Come out wearing your Boccieri t-shirt and show your support at one of Canton's biggest events of the year. For details on event dates and times and participating with us, please email Chris at chris@johnforcongress.com

Team Boccieri appreciates all of your hard work and support. Please feel free to contact us about anything in this email or any other questions or concerns you may have about the campaign.

Stop back soon...word on the street is things are heating up fast!

OH-16: Boccieri to Announce Plan for Veterans at Alliance VFW

Get your fresh cup of joe and get ready to make plans for another exciting event. The Major carries an "aura of energy" that can only be appreciated in a personal enviroment!

Boccieri to Announce Plan for Veterans at Alliance VFW

Canton, OH – 16th U.S. Congressional District Candidate John Boccieri(D-Alliance) will speak with local veterans at Alliance VFW Post 1036 at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16. An Iraq War veteran himself, Boccieri will discuss his work to support veterans in the Ohio legislature and lay out his plan to improve care for veterans in Washington.

What: John Boccieri Discusses his Plan for Veterans

When: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 16

Where: Alliance VFW Post 1036
1036 East State Street , Alliance , OH 44601 (Map)

Veterans from throughout the 16th Congressional District have been invited to attend the event. Boccieri will listen to their experiences and answer questions from them about his policy proposals.

RSVP ASAP!

We already know that Senator Major John Boccieri won the "Veteran Advocacy Award of the Year" and Wednesday night is the time meet OH-16's candidate for real change. Be sure and share this post with your favorite Veteran; we love them all. We hope to see you there!

OH-16: John Boccieri Review/Preview

Team,

It has been an incredible week, and we have an even more important one coming up. First, let me tell you what went on this past week.

John spent most of his day Monday in Wooster touring the Agricultural Technical Institute (ATI) Ohio State University Branch, visiting the Smithville Western Senior Center, and among other events, dropped by the Wayne County Democratic Headquarters.
John was also out canvassing in the city of Canton. He met and spoke with voters of all ages, and heard their ideas and concerns in the 16th Congressional District. Look for John or his campaign team in your neighborhood soon!

Speaking of the campaign team, thanks to all of you who braved the bad weather and turned out for the four county event with Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher last night. We all had a great time and look forward to seeing everyone again soon.

Now here's how you can help...

Below are the events the campaign will be participating in next week. Please come out and join us.

As always, phone banks and canvasses take place all day, Monday-Friday at the main Boccieri headquarters in downtown Canton.

Don't forget about the Italian American Festival at the fairgrounds this weekend too!

What: John Boccieri and U.S. Congressman Rahm Emanuel Discuss High Gas Prices
When: Tuesday, July 1, 10:45AM
Where: Sunoco Station, 1601 Tuscarawas St., W. Canton, OH 44708
Notes: Come out and hear John and his future colleague in the U.S. Congress talk about the impact of high gas prices and their plans for change. For more details, email chris@johnforcongress.com

What: 25th Annual Orrville Firefighters Independence Day Parade
When: Tuesday, July 1, 6:15PM (parade starts at 7PM)
Where: North Ella Street in downtown Orrville
Notes: For more details on participating, email chris@johnforcongress.com

What: Concert in the Park
When: Wednesday, July 2, 7:30PM
Where: McKinley National Memorial (Canton)
Notes: Concert begins at 8PM followed by fireworks. For details, email chris@johnforcongress.com

What: Wooster Bicentennial Celebration Parade
When: Saturday, July 5, 11:30AM (parade starts at 12 noon)
Where: Downtown Wooster
Notes: We need supporters to hangout and watch the parade with Boccieri T-shirts. For more details on participating, email chris@johnforcongress.com

We continue to appreciate all of your hard work and ongoing support. Please feel free to contact me about anything in this email or any other questions or concerns you may have about John's campaign.

Enjoy your 4th of July Holiday...

Thanks,

Chris Cupples
(Field Director, John Boccieri for Congress)
chris@johnforcongress.com
(330) 754-0534

OH-16: John Boccieri Plans "Major" Field Operations

Senator John Boccieri for U.S. Congress Field Director, Chris Cupples, put out an e-mail update yeterday. If you haven't signed up for e-mail notification go here.

It's Saturday, already, a good time to reflect and plan ahead. Coming to you out of the John Boccieri Campaign HQs:

John Boccieri for Congress - Field Update

Team,

I want to update you on some of the events from the past week and also let you know what the week ahead will bring.

The John Boccieri for Congress Campaign had a great showing at theWadsworth Blue Tip Festival Parade as well as the Minerva 175th Birthday Parade.

Check out the pictures below.

A big part of our campaign in the next week will be our four county fundraiser with Special Guest Lee Fisher on June 26 - details are below.

We also need to work the phone lines and knock on doors as the end of this quarter quickly approaches (June 30). If you are interested in canvassing and/or helping make phone calls, please report to our main headquarters any day next week (Monday-Friday) anytime between 11AM and 7PM.

Below are the events the campaign will be participating in next week. Please come out and join us.

What: Richville 61st Annual Homecoming Festival Parade

When: Wednesday, June 25, 5PM (parade starts at 6PM)

Where: Corner of Navarre Road & Richville Drive in Navarre

Notes: For more details on participating email chris@johnforcongress.com

What: Four County Fundraising Event for John Boccieri with Special Guest Ohio Lt. Governor Lee Fisher

When: Thursday, June 26, 6PM-8:30PM

Where: AMVETS Post #6, 303 Weirach Blvd., NW, Massillon, OH 44647

Notes: Call (330) 754-0534 or email chris@johnforcongress.com for details and contribution amounts

What: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 13th Annual Historical Parade

When: Saturday, June 28, 11:30AM (parade starts at 12 noon)

Where: 1107 Noble Street, Alliance, OH 44601

Notes: For more details on participating email chris@johnforcongress.com

What: Italian American Festival

When: Friday, June 27 - Sunday, June 29

Where: Stark County Fairgrounds (Canton)

Notes: John will be at the festival Friday morning but it would be great to have volunteers walk through the event during the weekend with t-shirts. For more information email chris@johnforcongress.com

We appreciate all of your hard work and support. Please feel free to contact me about anything in this email or any other questions or concerns you may have about the campaign.

Until next time...

Thanks,

Chris Cupples

Field Director, John Boccieri for Congress

chris@johnforcongress.com

(330) 754-0534

Alright, mark your calenders, call or e-mail Chris for your information and RSVP's, and get out and enjoy The First Day of Summer.