Tonight
, on the same night as the first presidential debates, I began my formal efforts as part of this historic campaign led by Barack Obama. What an amazing night to begin!!
After spending the entire afternoon researching the total projected cost for my travel to New Mexico and the cost for me to remain effective once there - ie, mobile – I set off on the task of raising the funds. Once my letter of introduction and intent was put together, off to Kinko’s and debate-watching parties throughout the Monterey Bay!
I started at the Monterey headquarters, traveled (half way through the debate) to the Seaside headquarters, and finished with an unexpected final push for funds at the Ol’ Factory Cafe also in Seaside. Between the Seaside attendees and the Ol’ Factory crowd I had to return to Kinko’s twice more!!! All in all, I’ve come home with $242.00, a wonderful start!
The debates proved to be a wonderful context in which to begin, not only was I motivated and energized by Barack’s performance tonight, I think everyone I spoke with was as well. People were making plans to attend additional phone-a-thons and participate in canvasing efforts, and luckily for me, they were convinced of the need to send volunteers like myself to go to the battleground states like New Mexico so as to make sure that come the 5th of Nov we have reason to celebrate!
To all those reading who have already contributed and would like to remain informed of my activity, your financial donation and emotional support are overwhelming. Thank you.
If any readers would like to make further contribution to my campaign to support Obama or to other volunteers like me, please visit www.ObamaTravel.orgThank you in advance.
