Approve Referendum 71 FINAL Weekend Actions

Crossposted with Lurleen at Pam's House Blend.

There are only a few days left to vote APPROVE on Referendum 71. If you haven't already, please mark your ballot "approved" on R-71 and mail it in now (but no later than November 3rd). Don't procrastinate! In 2008 over 8,000 ballots in King County alone were not counted because they were postmarked too late! The Approve 71 campaign manager says

This race is still too close for comfort. As we've said from the beginning, this election will be decided by voter turnout. Money is pouring in from out of state to fund our opponents, and they are investing heavily in radio ads. We know the best way to counteract the outrageous lies our opponents are telling is with direct conversations with voters.

You can help us win by phone banking any night of the week between now and the election, canvassing at our Trick or Vote event, and waving signs at intersections to raise visibility for the Approve 71 campaign. It is essential that we each do all we can to get out the vote. Our state-of-the-art system is set up to only call voters who have not voted yet.

To register to phone bank in Seattle, RSVP here

To register for Trick or Vote, RSVP here

For a schedule of sign waving events you can register for, click here

Here is a link to a schedule of phone banks, canvassing and Approve 71 sign waving events going on in the Seattle area.

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Folks, be sure to print out and fill your pockets with plenty of palm cards to give to people. This is a great reminder for people when they get home and start wondering, "now what was that all about, and how can I get more information?" Make sure your signs are clearly marked "Approve Referendum 71" besides whatever other messages you wish to write. Bellevue sponsored by Bellevue PFLAG Saturday, October 31 1 pm - 3 pm At NE 8th and 112th. That big intersection at 405 and NE 8th Street. Bring signs with simple statements that drivers can read...Approve Ref 71, Protect All Washington Families, or personal messages. Keep them simple and positive. Even stop by for 30 minutes but be involved...Dress for cold/rain but bring your smiles and be ready to wave!!! Seattle - RSVP here Friday, October 30 7:00 am - 8:00 am 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Join us at the Madison I-5 overpass between Downtown and Capitol Hill to show our support for APPROVING referendum 71 to the morning commuters. Millions of Washingtonians drive onto the I-5 weekly and this is our chance to make sure they vote to APPROVE referendum 71. We will be waving signs and showing our support. Seattle - RSVP here Monday, November 2 Tuesday, November 3 7:00 am - 8:00 am Join us at the Madison I-5 overpass between Downtown and Capitol Hill to show our support for APPROVING referendum 71 to the morning commuters. Millions of Washingtonians drive onto the I-5 weekly and this is our chance to make sure they vote to APPROVE referendum 71. We will be waving signs and showing our support. Tacoma Saturday, October 31 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Kelly McDonald: Where: Corner of South 38th & South Steele, Tacoma (Costco & Borders) There is one more weekend before the election. We need YOU this Saturday. The opposition has incredible numbers, and Tacomans must see both sides represented. If you have an hour or two to give this Saturday, please stop by. Bring signs and wear green! Important details: 1) Parking is an issue. It's best to find street parking by the Toyota dealership or in the residential area behind Costco. 2) Enhance our visibility by wearing green 3) Bring signs with you 4) Are you staying a while? Bring a water bottle and a snack (there goes the mom in me!) :) 5) If you cannot make it, invite someone to come on your behalf! The Rejects WILL be there, per communication made to area businesses from their side. Though tempting, it is NOT effective to engage with them. They will try. We are there to be visible to the public in a peaceful, positive, affirming way. Looking forward to seeing you there, en masse, and so excited at the amazing effect of Facebook word of mouth! Kelly Tacoma Tuesday, November 3rd 6 am - 9 am 4 pm - 6 pm Kelly McDonald: Election Day is the final opportunity to generate visibility! We need YOU to sign wave at the Jackson Avenue overpass over Highway 16. Woodinville sponsored by Bellevue PFLAG Saturday, October 31st 10 am - 11:30 am Corner of NE 175th Street and 131st Ave NE right past the railroad underpass in downtown Woodinville (near McLendon's) Parking is nearby on side streets and there is a small park trail on 131st Ave NE. Bring signs with simple statements that drivers can read...Approve Ref 71, Protect All Washington Families, or personal messages. Keep them simple and positive. Even stop by for 30 minutes but be involved...Dress for cold/rain but bring your smiles and be ready to wave!!!