Weekly Newsletter - April 5

Top: Volunteers gather signatures at No Kings rallies; Bottom: Notaries at work & KC Comic-Con. YOU are the difference between guaranteeing our century old right to have our voices heard and watching our freedom to have our say disappear forever. If you haven’t signed yet, what are you waiting for? If you haven’t gathered signatures yet, why not? If you’ve gathered some signatures, but it’s been a while, it’s time to get back out there. If you’ve already been gathering signatures, Thank You! You are the reason we will succeed. Keep doing what you are doing! Together we collected 12,000 signatures at No Kings events last weekend. Keep going strong to get the Respect MO Voters amendment on the ballot this year! Get trained now by attending a virtual or in-person meeting or by watching a quick 15 minute video. Claim your April 7 election day signature gathering shift. Call to Action Turn in Those Petitions! Are you holding on to signed petitions? Please help us reach our goal by turning them in as soon as possible! Find a notary event or contact your field captain or regional field director.  Be part of a campaign video! While you're out this week, capture horizontal footage (not vertical video) of each other gathering signatures, phonebanking, or doing other campaign activities. Then send your clips of volunteers in action to comms@respectmovoters.org. Our Road to Ballot Qualification How close are we to getting on the ballot? Track our progress in our new dashboard. We must meet signature requirements in at least six of Missouri’s eight congressional districts. As of today, we have not yet reached the required goal in any of our target districts. We need a coordinated push across the state to bridge these gaps and ensure every district crosses the finish line in time. Our strategy focuses on districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7. We expect to close out districts 1, 2, 3, and 5 primarily through the hard work of our volunteer gatherers. In districts 4 and 7, we are utilizing a combination of both paid ( Field Works is still hiring!) and volunteer efforts to reach the finish line. Phone Banking Help us activate more signature gatherers! Sign up to make calls to our existing supporter base to get them scheduled for upcoming shifts.  We’ll provide all the training you need to get started making calls. Coffee & Calls ☕ Tuesday, April 7 11:30am-1pm RSVP NOW Thursday Phone Bank Thursday, April 9 5pm-6:30pm RSVP NOW Sunday Phone Bank Sunday, April 12 1pm-2:30pm RSVP NOW ❄️❄️❄️Missouri Flurries! ❄️❄️❄️ HUGE Missouri Flurries to our volunteers who’ve topped the 1000 signature milestone! Right now, 14 incredible volunteers have each collected over 1000 signatures!  That’s no small feat. Even more impressive, our top gatherer is closing in on 3000, with an astounding 2,940 signatures under her belt! This is what people-powered progress looks like. Let’s keep pushing!" Check your signature count on our leaderboard and see if you can hit your next milestone by April 19! Days of Action Meet at the start location to be assigned a buddy and receive directions for where to gather. Signature Gatherer Training will be available on-the-spot for new volunteers so you can join in right away and be paired with an experienced Qualified Gatherer. Sign up so we can stay connected that day and have supplies ready for you. RSVP for a day and location that works for you with the button below! > DAYS OF ACTION April 7: Election Day What better place to hit up registered Missouri voters than at the polling places on election day! Cast your ballot and sign up for a shift to gather signatures. Never gathered at an election? No worries - here are some tips: Ask Everyone: A quick, friendly ask works best. Timing: Catch voters entering so they can research before signing on their way out. Offer them a flyer if available. The Pitch: Keep it brief. "Hi! We are collecting signatures to ensure fair and accurate ballot language. It takes less than a minute to sign." Be Respectful: Ignore opposition and assume you’re always being recorded.   Logistics: Stay 25+ feet from entrances. If you need a break indoors, cover campaign gear before entering buildings.  > ELECTION DAY SHIFTS Party With Respect MO Voters 🎉 You're invited!  Join an upcoming comedy event for laughs, fundraising, and training for new gatherers after the stand-up comedy. Bring a friend to join us for the final push to get on the ballot!  > RSVP Endorsement Alert! The Missouri National Education Association (MNEA) has officially endorsed Respect Missouri Voters! As the largest union representing public school teachers and education support staff across the state, the MNEA’s support is a powerful testament to the importance of our mission. Check out our other endorsements here. Other Ways to Volunteer Gathering signatures is the most urgent need right now, and it’s what moves this campaign forward. If you want to do more or are looking for a different role, there are other ways to support the campaign too. From outreach to onboarding to behind-the-scenes support, every role helps more signatures get collected and turned in. Driving Across the State? Take supplies with you to another region! Dispatch can use your help this month. If you're traveling around the state, email us at Dispatch@respectvoters.org to find out if we have something that needs to move. You can explore opportunities at respectvoters.org/opportunities or reach out to onboarding@respectvoters.org to find where you fit. Get reminders for any of our regular meetings at respectmovoters.org/reminders 🎉 Volunteer Spotlight  🎉 Cindy Koehler was in the thick of it in downtown St. Louis during the recent No Kings protest, orchestrating signature gatherers to ensure even coverage throughout the throngs of people. And she still managed to snag 28 signatures when people saw her Respect MO Voters swag. She even got a free souvenir from the event. A man walked by with a hat that said "We the People have had enough." When she admired his hat, he promptly gave it to her.  We the people at Respect MO Voters are proud to have Cindy in our cohort! Respect MO Voters is a cross-partisan, grassroots movement building a more ethical, effective government of, by, and for the people. Join our coalition to protect direct democracy from politicians who want to take away our fundamental freedom to self-government. Together, we will use the citizen ballot initiative process to repair our republic. > DONATE Paid for by Respect MO Voters Campaign, Frederic Steinbach, Treasurer Respect MO Voters Campaign 725 Kingsland Ave Suite 100 St. Louis, MO 63130 United States