[Iowa-dx] A vision for IAGP's future...

[Richard Johnson]

On Tue, 21 Nov 2006 20:13:38 -0600, "Larry K. Orr"
<elkentor@fastmail.fm> said:
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> I'm wondering about outreach: how do we best get our message out to
> Iowa?  Let's keep that in the mix of general ideas.=20=20
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I like the idea of being involved with other groups in the area.=20
Locally we have a peace group and the PFLAG chapter, as well as a
diversity task force.  Maintaining involvement with them on their good
issues-oriented work gives me natural openings to talk about politics,
especially Green politics.  I know you have been doing similar work in
Farmington, and I've heard others talk about the local groups (and in
some cases state-wide groups) that they are involved with.  This puts a
face on the Green party, and that face is one of a co-worker, a friend,
or a good solid ally on an important issue.=20=20

I see that the mailing list from the campaign newsletter has been
posted.  These would be good people to keep in touch with and include in
discussions both online and in person.  I've contacted the folks up at
the University of Dubuque that Paula and I visited, and I'm hoping to
visit them again in the spring to continue some discussion of issues
that are important to them.  It would be nice to get them connected with
some of the Greens in that county.   Is there anyone from the Dubuque
area on this list?

Also, I'm prepping some letters to the editor.  (I'm REALLY looking
forward to the open letter I am considering for the Linn County Auditor,
highlighting the debacle in Florida with electronic voting and reminding
her that we "terrorists" simply want a paper trail to prevent such
travesties from happening here in Iowa.)  These generate discussions
locally and can help raise awareness of the Green Party.=20=20

I'm sure others have additions to this.  Again, this is not a
one-size-fits-all situation.  Each county, and maybe each community,
will have their own unique characteristics that will have to be
addressed.  What works here in Des Moines County may not work in Scott,
and what works there may not work in Linn.  Thankfully we have this
forum to exchange ideas and brainstorm...and to encourage each other.

Rick

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