<div dir="ltr"><div><div><div>Fabulous! We have been doing that, but I suspect more of an ad hoc kind of way. Organizing it so that contact names and emails/phone, along with the organization/issue would be most valuable.<br><br></div>For example, we do know of at least one income inequality group, Basic Income Waterloo Region, <a href="http://biwr.ca/" target="_blank">http://biwr.ca/</a> and the contact is John Green, and he's very likely on this list. I say that because he retweeted us very recently :) @ProperJohnGreen. Hi John!<br><br></div>But that is one group of what I imagine are many taking issue with poverty reduction, sustainable living, anti-corruption and all the things that make rising income inequality a thing. Some groups (Council of Canadians, Wilmot Health Coalition) have many issues they concern themselves with, income inequality among them. Waterloo Region at one point had a book of all the civil society groups; I don't know if the list is now online or too hard to maintain or what happened to it. This is what I found that might be a start <a href="http://www.kwnow.ca/cdps/minorcat.cfm?cid=17&ckid=384">http://www.kwnow.ca/cdps/minorcat.cfm?cid=17&ckid=384</a><br><br></div>If you can find a way to tap into this monstrous resource in an organized manner, that would be really something! <br><br>Then we need a way to 'get to' the various ethnic communities of our Region in such a way that it doesn't just appear that we come in and lecture them and then ignore them for another 10 years or something. Ambassadors of the groups, that's what we need.<br><div><br></div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Sat, Apr 22, 2017 at 4:12 PM, David dirks <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:daviddirks@rogers.com" target="_blank">daviddirks@rogers.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div><div style="color:#000;background-color:#fff;font-family:Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,Lucida Grande,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><div id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_1964">
</div><div id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2361"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2362">Hello Fair Voters.</span></div>
<div id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2363"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2364"> </span></div>
<div id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2365"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2366">My apologies as this note is a little long, so please bear
with us.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2367"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2368"> </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2369"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2370">What follows is a proposed outreach
plan Cathy Scott and I have developed from our February strategy meeting
<i><b>with a request.</b></i></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2371"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2372"> </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2373" dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2374">Cathy and I are proposing to approach
over time key organizations, groups and individuals in our community which
share like interests to ourselves.<span id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2375"> </span>We
know that in countries with PR, there is less income inequality, women are
better represented in government, action on the climate change is greater and so on. </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2377"> </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2378"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2379">Our goals are to</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2380"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2381"> </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2382"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2383">* create awareness of FVC-Wat </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2384"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2385">*offer an opportunity to further educate
about the issue </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2386"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2387">* invite endorsement of our work with
an invitation to engage or join with us in the future</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2388"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2389"> </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2390"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2391">Given our resources we will focus on
one area at a time.<span id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2392"> </span>The first time out
is a test to see whether this strategy has merit and to tweak it as
needed.<span id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2393"> </span>Our target is coalitions or
groups, significant agencies, perhaps church social action committees and key leaders in our
community.<span id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2394"> </span>Clearly, we want to contact those
with an interest in the area we identify, ideally some community profile and with
the potential for outreach themselves. We want to be strategic and also keep
the number of contacts manageable given our resources and so maximize the impact of our
efforts.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2395"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2396"> </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2397"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2398">We would send the targeted groups a
letter or email. In our brief communication we would:</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2399"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2400"> </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2401"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2402">* describe who we are & our
goals</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2403"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2404">* talk succinctly about the benefits
to good policy of a PR system</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2405"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2406">* speak briefly and specifically to
the area of interest of the group or individual</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2407"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2408">* articulate our asks (endorsement; opportunity
to learn more about PR; invitation to join with us in our issue)</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2409"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2410">* provide contact name (s) for
follow-up.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2411"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2412"> </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2413"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2414">OK.<span id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2415">
</span>So we <b id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2416"><i id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2417">NEED YOU!<span id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2418"> </span>Our ASK; </i></b>Our
first and test area is that of <b id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2419">income
inequality</b>.<span id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2420"> </span>Do you know any groups,
agencies or individuals which fit the above criteria?<span id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2421"> </span>Clear interest in the issue, community
profile, community connections, key leader. If you think of one (even two),
please let us know.<span id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2422"> </span>We will need the name
of the individual/group/agency; mailing address (if possible); contact name to
whom we direct the correspondence (very important).</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2595"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2414"><br></span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2603"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2414">Thank you in advance.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2604"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2414"><br></span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2605"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2414">Yours in electoral reform....</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2606"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2414"><br></span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_3445"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" id="m_-7312405658315581375yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492891464687_2414">Cathy & David<br></span></div>
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