Democratic Town Committee
of
Carlisle, MA
"Real change, enduring change, happens one step
at a time."
"If you want to be a true professional, do something outside yourself."
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 3/1933 - 9/2020
Welcome to News and Information
Next CDTC Meeting
Apr 18, 700PM 2024
What's New? (4/18/2024)
Call for Action 2024 Contacts & Flyer
Post Cards with Reclaim Our Vote Available
Functions of Local Committees
"Town, ward and city committees are the foundation of Party organization and have the closest contact with the people...Local committees are intended to be working committees, dedicated to the cause of winning elections..." - Massachusetts Democratic Party Charter, Article Two, Section I.
We are organizing activities such as postcarding, texting, and training to add to sign holding in the town center. Stay tuned for more information, and how to sign up for action you will want to take. Below is the 2024 strategy with a list of 8 important states and, below that, a few examples of action you can take on your own. The new Volunteers page is coming soon.
2024 Key States and Strategy
At the March 21 meeting Michael Ansara briefed the CDTC on the state of 2024 elections. He introduced us to Volunteer Blue. This site has states recommended for grass roots work as well as a calendar of events to sign up for with filters so you can look for what interests you most.
From the above data and also partner Swing Blue Alliance, the CDTC now has a list of recommended states in which to work. Available data, such as candidate names are included. The eight most important states are (no particular order): PA, NY, AZ, NC, WI, MI, OH, MT. There are additional watch states. Later, priorities will be set based on number of how many close races each state has as determined by the Cook Report and other sources.
Write Post Cards
This year we will do our own ordering from contact list providers to get the best throughput. We are starting this month with Reclaim Our Vote (ROV), contacting people of color in Virginia. Committee members and friends have been notified by email for porch pickup. Packages of 20 cards with all you need including stamps. At right is an eye-catching message showing how to attract lots of attention. Provided by ROV as an example.
Texting Opportunities with the Working Families Party
The Working Family Party, national level, has been holding text sessions right along for state legislators and other elected positions that pop up. They use the standard tools: Slack and Spoke. They have sessions Tuesdays 6-8 EST in swing districts. Super moderators, good scripts, basic training and advanced with more flexible hours!
Issues Awareness in Carlisle Center
After much to-ing and fro-ing, the sign holding rules seem to have been clarified and agreed to by everyone: one sign held by one person, multiple people, each holding one sign, welcome. Thanks to a mild winter so far, one or more folks have been holding signs. Thanks to Frank and Bonnie! Excerpts from her latest report:
"The highlight of Friday, 12/23, was when a driver of a silver school van slowed and said "Merry Christmas, Love." It warmed the 33F afternoon....On 12/29, it was warmer, 44F, a pretend rain, and only one driver slowed and shook his head. Maybe the holiday spirit? Without some way to count, it's hard to tell the ratio of positive waves and honking horns to "stoney faces," but there is plenty of encouragement to continue, weather permitting."
Get Involved
All are welcome - You need not be a member or even a resident! We have unenrolled volunteers who support Democrats too. The CDTC has member openings as well as a Friends list. Drop into a meeting to see what we are about, or contact us if you would like to talk.