Here are ways you can make a difference
Want to get involved in grassroots political organizing?
Tip O'Neil once said, "All politics are local." And, it's true, so get local!
2010 Coordinated Campaign
Our local, coordinated campaign office is open every day. Find out how you can help with phone banks, neighborhood canvassing, and other volunteer activities. Email Samantha at sshalda@dfl.org or stop in at 1816 Main Street, Hopkins (right next to the Dairy Queen on Main Street).
All DFL Writers
One of the best assets we have is our letter-to-the-editor writers. We do more than complain- we Democrats can write about issues.
Our candidates need our help in getting their message out. Letters are free publicity for our candidates and a way to to push back against the Republican spin machines. If you would like some ideas or help on your next letter, email Dan.
Producer, Camera Operators, Directors and Internet Gurus Needed for Democratic Visions
Democratic Visions, the progressive issues talk show on Southwest Community Cable Television (Comcast) that is produced by DFL Senate District 42 is looking for additional volunteers .
DFL SD 42 wants Democratic Visions to remain a forum for progressive issues and thought and expand its reach to thousands of additional viewers via metro-wide area cable and the internet. This will be an interesting, fun and effective venture in support of all values and issues we are fighting for in this election.
Here's the Story -- We Need You to Make it Happen
The following non-paid, volunteer positions are open for residents of Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Edina, Richfield and Hopkins.
(a) Studio camera operators, floor directors, grips, set manager (training provided; will require from 2 to 6 hours a month) at Southwest Community TV Studios in Eden Prairie
(b) Studio control room directors (experienced students, teachers, interns or professionals) (From 2 to 6 hours a month)
(c) Show producer: A student, professional or retired professional who is experienced in producing and coordinating studio-based, public affairs talk shows that will occasionally include pre-produced, taped segments. (about 8 hours a month)
The following volunteer positions are open with out residential requirements:
(d) YouTube and internet coordinator (upload our best segments on the internet) Macintosh or PC users with Quicktime ability only. (About 4 hours a month)
(e) Publicity (write, provide digital photos and send email notices about upcoming programs to Southwest Suburban Community newspapers, bloggers, DFL offices, StarTribune West Metro section and KTNF 950 AM radio and other radio stations. You’ll coordinate with DFL42’s communication committee. (About three hours a month)
Who do I Talk to?
Call Producer Jeff Strate at 952.949.8980 for more details.
Note: Jeff is a veteran television producer with credits at KSTP, KTCA, PBS, HBO, Travel Channel, WNET and WNYW (New York), WGBH (Boston, NJN (Trenton) and (he’ll tell you) YouTube which still carries some of his pro-Al Franken videos on YouTube’s “Morecam” channel. Jeff’s website is http://www.jeffstrate.com/
DFL Senate District 42 committees
If you have time to give, we have a number of committees up and working that would appreciate your help. For more information, please visit our committees page.
Issues advocacy
Got an issue you'd like to let people know about? send us an email.