Alaskans Together

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Campaign Update

Thanks to all those who attended the initial campaign organizing meetings in Anchorage, Juneau, and Fairbanks. We have successfully launched organizing groups in these main cities but are still looking for additional people interested in working locally against this advisory vote (support from Anchorage, Fairbanks or Juneau is available). The response has been phenomenal and support continues to grow across the state.  On a daily basis we are receiving e-mails and phone calls from people actively wanting to be a part of this historic campaign.

Last week, a diverse group of people from different areas of the state met to officially begin the campaign organization that would lead this effort. "Alaskan Together" is the official name of the campaign that will lead the fight to defeat the advisory vote on April 3 and we have begun raising  money across the state.

Advisory Vote Language

Shall the legislature adopt a proposed amendment to the state constitution to be considered by voters at the 2008 general election that would prohibit the state, or municipality or other subdivision of the state, from providing employment benefits to same-sex partners of public employees and to same-sex partners of public employee retirees?

We have already identified offices for Anchorage and Fairbanks and we will be looking for office space in Juneau shortly. We plan to expand our organizing efforts in other areas as people and resources are available to help the campaign. We need everyone's help and involvement in building and organizing opposition to this advisory vote.       

Come join our organizing efforts and volunteer during these upcoming events. If you are not located in one of these particular communities, but know friends, relatives, or supporters who are willing to lend a hand in defeating this advisory vote, please forward this message to them.   

We are working to develop a web site in the coming weeks that will provide background information on this vote, campaign information, ways to get involved and accept donations.

Upcoming Campaign Activities
Juneau    Anchorage    Fairbanks
Contact: mbuck@alaska.net    Sunday, January 28, 2007
Anchorage Fundraising Phone Bank
Learn basic fundraising skills and help raise seed money to support the campaign!
Where: 3800 Debarr Rd, Anchorage, AK 99508
Cross street Debarr and Primrose
Time: 4pm - 6:30pm    Thursday, February 1
Organizing Committee Meeting
Where: UAF Wood Center
Time: 5:15pm - 6:15pm
 

Anchorage Bulletin

Needed: Office equipment and supplies. If you have equipment that we can borrow or donate to the campaign office space, please contact: Elias at erojas2001@aol.com or 382.6153.

Juneau Bulletin

We are looking for several great leaders willing to help organize and build a strong organization in Juneau.  If you are interested contact: Marsha Buck at mbuck@alaska.net or Scott Miller at ctigloo@gci.net.

Fairbanks Bulletin

We are looking for leaders to help organize in Fairbanks and connect with diverse constituencies. Are you or someone you know fit that description?  Come join us and make history!  Contact: Tim Stallard at tim@outinalaska.com or 347-2214.

Other ways you can help:

Make A Contribution - We need to raise $100,000 in 30 days to effectively start running a winning campaign!  Help us reach our goal by donating what you can today.  Please make your check payable to Alaskans Together and mail to: Alaskans Together, P.O. Box 202453, Anchorage, Alaska 99520-2453. Please include your full name, address, phone number, occupation and employer for reporting purposes.  If you have any questions regarding reporting requirements, feel free to contact Elias Rojas at 382.6153.

Throw A House Party - Invite your friends, family and neighbors to find out more about the campaign and help us raise money so we can get our message out between now and election day.  Throw a house party!  We can provide help and direction to putting on a successful event in your home.  Contact Shelly Woeniak at shelly.woz@gmail.com.

Volunteer Your Time - Send an e-mail to alaskanstogether@gmail.com, and get into the action.  We need help calling voters, getting people to the polls, writing letters to the editor, and more.  Someone will contact you to get you involved. We need everyone to volunteer!  We need everyone's help. 

Together we will make the difference!

Sincerely,

Elias Rojas
Interim Campaign Manager
Alaskans Together
e-mail: erojas2001@aol.com