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

Mon Oct 1 20:30:21 EDT 2007

A simple screw driver works. You just pierce the sign and they go through
quite easily . Just make the hole close enough to the stake so that it does
not rip the sign when you tighten them.
Also I have a car, my time is limited I have to work a lot this week but I
can do some late night sign posting (thats how I have been doing the small
signs already).

Bryn

On 10/1/07, Derek Kraan <derek.kraan at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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 Torontoon 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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