On the ground

New York might be considered a “safe” state for Democrats but that doesn’t mean we can’t show our support for and excitement about Barack Obama.

And, to tell the truth, it’s a lot more fun to attend a rally in our own back yard than it is to make phone calls to Pennsylvania — although the calls are also really, really important.

But never mind that …

Hear ye, hear ye!

Come and join the Delaware County Democratic Committee for a rally in support of Barack Obama and Joe Biden!

WHEN: Saturday, November 1, 2008, noon to 2 pm
WHERE: Delhi Town Square, Delhi, NY

We’ll have speakers and live entertainment and lawn signs and window signs … and cookies!

Come and show your support … and let’s let the world know that there really are Democrats in Delaware County, New York!

(The DCDC will not be able to provide transportation to this event but we will help connect interested parties looking to join carpooling groups to make the trip. Please contact us if you are interested.)

This Sunday, October 12th, please join Sen. Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Sen. Hillary Clinton, and President Bill Clinton for a rally in Scranton, where they will talk about Barack’s vision for creating the kind of change we need.

Change We Need Rally
with Sen. Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Sen. Hillary Clinton, and President Bill Clinton

Riverfront Sports Complex
5 West Olive Plaza
Scranton, PA 18508

Sunday, October 12th
Doors Open: 1:15 p.m.
Program Begins: 3:15 p.m.

R S V P
The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required; however an RSVP is strongly encouraged.

The Delaware County Democratic Committee is looking for volunteers to man the telephones this week at the Gillibrand Campaign satellite office located at 98 Main Street, Delhi, NY.

Phone banking for Congresswoman Gillibrand will take place every weeknight between 5:00 and 8:30 pm. We provide the chair, the phone and the list … and maybe even a cookie.

If you would like to volunteer to help us re-elected Congresswoman Gillibrand, you can leave a comment on this post or send an email to Matt Northrup at mnorthrup [at] stny.rr.com.

Senator Chuck Schumer has made a practice of visiting every county in the state at least once every year. This year, he will come to Delaware County for a meeting with community leaders and other concerned citizens here in Sidney.

The meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 3rd from 2:15 to 3:15 pm at the Sidney Memorial Library, 8 River Street (corner of River and Main).

The meeting is open to the public so, if you will be in the area that afternoon, please stop by to meet, greet and let the Senator know what we need.

If you want to do your bit to help to make sure that Congresswoman Gillibrand keeps her seat in November, here’s your chance.

The Gillibrand campaign is looking for volunteers to phonebank, canvass door-to-door, enter data, staff our offices, and much more.

The campaign has an office in Delhi and there is also an option to help out from home. You can contact Sarah Gitlin, the campaign’s Western Field Organizer, at Sarah@kirstengillibrand.com or 212-203-9206. Or you can get in touch with us here at the DCDC by using the contact page on this web site.

Even if you only have an hour, you can use it to make sure our country heads in the right direction. Sign up as a volunteer today!