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.

Time to Mobilize - NOW!

Efforts are continuing to pick up in the 16th Congressional District to get the word out about Major John Boccieri and the Democratic Ticket.

Today, May 31st, neighborhood leaders and volunteers from across the 16th Congressional District will engage in a day of canvassing dedicated to talking directly with voters about the importance of electing Major Boccieri and the Democratic Ticket in this year's election.

The morning starts with a district wide conference call with instructions for the canvass and a campaign update. Major John Boccieri will be calling in to rally the troops. Please make the commitment to join us today-.Materials will be available at a location in each of the four counties (Stark, Medina,Wayne, Ashland).

Every door we knock on means that more of our neighbors will hear about Major Boccieri and his message to change direction in Congress.

We hope you will be able to join us in this important effort tomorrow. Here are the details:


When:

Saturday, May 31st, 10:15AM

Where:

Stark County, Boccieri for Congress HQ, The Metropolitan Center, 601 Cleveland Ave., N.W., Canton

Medina County, Panera Bread, Meeting Room, 4065 Pearl Road, Medina

Wayne County, Wayne County Democratic Party Headquarters, 101 North Market Street, Wooster
Ashland County, I. A. M. Union Hall, 930 Grove Avenue, Ashland

Conference Call Time: 10:30AM

Call in Number: (800) 394-7217 Pass Code: 614 207 1714

Organizer: Megan Joyce, ODP NE OH Field Rep., 330-285-8745; mailto: megan@ohiodems.org

I've done my share of canvassing over the years. My experience tells me that if you put your "Boots on the Ground", now, you still have time to make HQ and get matted-up! You may have missed the call but you can still Hit the Ground Running!

No Need to RSVP. Pick the location closest to you!

OH-16: John Boccieri - Boots on the Ground!

Weather Does Not Dampen Will of Ohio's Fighting 16th Congressional District!

I had the opportunity to catch up with Ian Walton, Campaign Manager for John Boccieri for Congress, this afternoon. Mother nature wasn't very cooperative with rain showers, wind gusts, and unusually cool temperatures, but that doesn't stop "The Boccieri Corps" here in the fighting 16th District!

Ian reported, here, to "The Out-Post":

It's encouraging to know that supporters for the Major are anxious and ready to mobilize whether rain or shine!

Ohio' 16th Congressional District covers Stark, Wayne, part of Ashland, and part of Medina counties. We have a unique district in the fact that it lies across two old rail lines and the canal system of past generations. The economics range from the displaced middle-class factory workers, to rural family farmers, and urban center-city workers.

Ian went on to add:

The weather didn't keep us from reaching out and talking with voters about John's message for change in every corner of the district.

And, State Senator Major John Boccieri's message bears repeating often as Ohio's 16th Congressional District becomes a "poster child" for what has gone wrong through the actions of the Bush Administration.

• We still see our brave men and women serving in the Armed Forces, and in harms way, being injured and killed. It's clear after 5 years of civil war we need to bring our troops home safely, honorably and soon.

• Once those soldiers return we must give them everything they need from health care to education.

• We need strong leadership that will bring our troops home safely, honorably and soon. The war in Iraq is costing Americans $12 billion a month, and the cost to our troops and their families is incalculable. Not expending $12 billion a month on the war would enable us to meet our obligations to our troops when they return, including the long-term health care so many will require as a result of their injuries.

• Bad trade deals have devastated the 16th Congressional District, shipping thousands of good paying jobs overseas. It's time to vote 'no' on trade policies that take away Ohio's workers' ability to compete fairly in the global market and trade deals that don't protect the environment or workers' rights.

• Hundreds of families in our area don't have health insurance. The families of the 16th Congressional District deserve a leader in Washington who will put their needs first and accomplish an expansion of affordable health care to more Ohioans.

• The cost of fuel is crippling our economy as our families confront choices between putting gas in their cars and other necessities. It's time for a change to an energy policy that puts families' needs before big oil profits. We need to invest in alternative and renewable energy, investments that would help create good jobs and sustainable economic growth and lessen our dependence on foreign oil.

Nothing is going to stop the momentum this campaign is building, and building fast. There is a strong eager core willing to work tirelessly to make sure State Senator Boccieri wins Ohio's 16th Congressional District in November.

Ian had the bottom line, today:

We had troops out participating in various activities
supporting Major Boccieri in all four counties in the 16th Congressional District today.

John Boccieri has "Boots on the Ground!