[fvc-wat-disc] Fwd: Large MMP Signs for Your Local Campaign

Mon Oct 1 20:26:30 EDT 2007

Good idea. How do we poke the holes in the signs for the zip ties to go
through?

I agree that zip ties are highly useful.

Derek

2007/10/1, Bryn Ossington <bryn.ossington at gmail.com>:
>
> Derek,
>
> Can I recommend that instead of staples (which are likely to come apart in
> high winds) we use Zip ties. There are a number of ways to use them but
> considering the time I would suggest using
>
> On 10/1/07, Derek Kraan <derek.kraan at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > The plans for large signs have changed. Apparently the provincial
> > campaign has gone ahead and ordered 1000 large signs, and I have asked for
> > 80 of these (since the limit is 20 per riding and we have four). I've
> > already replied to the above email.
> >
> > So, this affects our plans in two ways:
> > 1. We now have $1000 more to spend than we had originally thought. This
> > is a good thing rather than a bad thing, so let's everyone put on their
> > thinking caps and think of ways to do this creatively and effectively.
> >
> > 2. We will have 80 signs. These signs don't come with stakes. They also
> > don't come with sledgehammers, or a knowledge of the regional bylaws
> > regarding the use of election signs. We need to organize to get these signs
> > up pronto.
> >
> > Regional Bylaws:
> > http://www.city.waterloo.on.ca/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabID=589
> >
> > http://www.region.waterloo.on.ca/web/region.nsf/Docid/06175693979A892A85256C5D005576AE?OpenDocument
> >
> >
> > This is what we need:
> >
> > 160 - five foot long pointed stakes; two for each sign. Will someone
> > with a car purchase these? You will be reimbursed if you keep the receipt.
> >
> > Teams to get ALL these signs up on Thursday afternoon / evening and
> > Friday afternoon / evening.  Those with cars who can drive and those without
> > cars who can drive stakes into the ground should pair up. Each team will
> > need (1) staple gun with staples or heavy-duty screwdriver with screws and
> > (2) a sledgehammer to drive the stakes into the ground.
> >
> > We will also need one person who can drive to Toronto to get our signs
> > on Wednesday evening. They will fill the back of your car. By my estimation,
> > the dimensions will be three feet by four feet by three feet (3x4x3).
> > Contact me for more information if you can do this.
> >
> > One last note, if nobody can go canvassing malls with Tracey on Thursday
> > afternoon, then perhaps I will suggest to her that she can be my driver, and
> > that we can go around putting up large signs. I'm willing to take an
> > afternoon off for this.
> >
> > Please reply to this email if you have any of the supplies mentioned
> > above (sledgehammers and staple guns especially) or can volunteer time (and
> > when that time is) to either drive or drive stakes.
> >
> > Thanks everyone!
> >
> > Derek Kraan
> > Vote for MMP Campaign
> > Waterloo Region
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > From: Derek Kraan < derek.kraan at gmail.com>
> > Date: 1 okt. 2007 19:42
> > Subject: Re: Large MMP Signs for Your Local Campaign
> > To: Gary Shaul < garyshaul at gmail.com>
> > Cc: Peter Black < peter.black at sympatico.ca>
> >
> > Hi Gary,
> >
> > This is Derek Kraan. My phone number is: 519-342-5345. I'm representing
> > the regional campaign for Waterloo Region. We have 4 ridings
> > (Kitchener-Waterloo, Kitchener-Centre, Cambridge and Kitchener-Conestoga) to
> > take care of, and we will be able to use the full 80 signs.
> >
> > I'm pretty sure that we can pick them up in Toronto, but I'm not sure
> > about the details yet.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Derek Kraan
> > Vote for MMP Campaign
> > Waterloo Region
> >
> > 2007/10/1, Peter Black <peter.black at sympatico.ca>:
> > >
> > >  Dear Riding Captains, Chapter Presidents and Regional Coordinators
> > > (and any unintentional recipients! )
> > >
> > > Dave Scrymgeour, head of field support, has had to leave the campaign.
> > > Gary Shaul and I have volunteered to "pinch hit" for the remainder of
> > > the Campaign to assist/support your efforts in the field, where the
> > > grassroots campaign grows in strength every day.
> > >
> > > We will send an email tomorrow on other ways to get your message out,
> > > but *our focus in this email is getting large MMP signs, paid for by
> > > the provincial campaign, into your hands as soon as possible.*
> > >
> > > Today, we ordered 1000 large signs (48" x 30"), two-sided, for putting
> > > up in public places (not on private lawns unless they're on a busy road).
> > > They should be put up where the most people will see them, day after day.
> > >
> > > They will be ready sometime on Wednesday when we will take them to 3
> > > depots in Toronto (west, centre, east, locations TBD) for easier
> > > pick-up.
> > >
> > > *We can get them into your hands in one of two ways:*
> > >
> > > (1)     you send someone to Toronto late Wednesday or (more likely)
> > > Thursday to pick them up
> > >
> > > (2)     if you cannot do that, we will find a way to have them
> > > delivered to you (we're looking at buses or vans to depart Toronto on
> > > Thursday)
> > >
> > > *In order to install these signs, you need: *
> > >
> > > *Supplies * - the central campaign will reimburse you for wooden
> > > stakes with receipt
> > >
> > > (1)  two 5 foot long pointed stakes for each sign
> > >
> > > (2)  hardware: screws, washers OR heavy duty staples
> > >
> > > (3)   tools: electric screwdriver OR heavy duty staple gun, mallet,
> > > sledgehammer or axe to bang in the stakes
> > >
> > > *Locations*
> > >
> > > (1) locations vary from community to community - high traffic is key
> > >
> > > (2) do not put signs on private property without permission
> > >
> > > *Sign crew volunteers*
> > >
> > > organize volunteers to put them up ASAP – Thursday night or Friday
> > > night or Saturday morning.
> > >
> > > *We need to know from each of you how many signs you could use* .
> > > There are about 70 ridings (ex Ottawa, which has enough signs) which
> > > have riding captains or active Regional Coordinators. If everyone wanted
> > > their share, each riding could have 14 signs. Since not all will have the
> > > capacity to make use of this order, however, we'll offer 20 signs for each
> > > riding that wants them. And, if we run out, we run out. Better to have a few
> > > ridings without signs than many signs without ridings.
> > >
> > > *So, please contact ** Gary Shaul** ASAP by email (garyshaul at gmail.com)
> > > and copy me with the following info:*
> > >
> > > *Your name*
> > >
> > > *Phone Number*
> > >
> > > *Name of Riding(s)*
> > >
> > > *Number of Signs (up to 20 per riding) you could use*
> > >
> > > Either now, or soon if you don't know yet,* tell us whether you could
> > > pick them up, can meet our truck along the way or are able to relay them to
> > > other ridings along the way.*
> > >
> > > *Let's show ** Ontario** that MMP strength is spreading every day and
> > > everywhere!*
> > >
> > > Looking forward to hearing from you.
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > >
> > > Peter Black
> > >
> > > Ottawa Coordinator (pinch hitting for the provincial campaign)
> > >
> > > 613-828-1401
> > >
> >
> >
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