Weekly Newsletter - March 15

Photos from St Patrick's Day Events in St. Louis, Sedalia, & Pacific. With our April 19 signature deadline closing in, we’re launching a Statewide Mega Canvass Weekend this March 21 and 22.  Never canvassed before? No problem! It’s simply knocking on doors to help neighbors sign our petition. We’ll provide all the training and support you need to be a pro on the doorstep. We’re looking for new gatherers to join, so bring a friend or forward this email to five people you know.  How the Weekend Works: Central Hubs: Meet for a quick training, before you head out with a buddy. Notaries will be on-site when you're done gathering. Flexible Shifts: Morning and afternoon slots are available both days. Partial shifts are welcome! Targeted Action: We’ve mapped out friendly neighborhoods and voters who haven’t signed yet to ensure your time is used efficiently. Sign up for a shift for Mega Canvass Weekend. Call to Action Download the MiniVAN App for Mega Canvass Weekend Download the app (Android, iPhone) and create an account now so you’re ready to receive a list of addresses at the mega canvass hub. We'll have support available on-site if you have any tech issues.  Push to the Finish! Close out districts 1, 2, and 5. If you live in the St. Louis or Kansas City area, lets use St. Patrick’s Day events and Mega Canvass Weekend to push these districts to completion. Know Someone Looking For Extra Work? While our movement is almost entirely powered by volunteers, we're looking for some paid signature gatherers to give our campaign an extra boost. Forward this email to anyone who may be interested, so they can apply HERE. Signature Gatherer Pro Tip When canvassing, don’t let "No Soliciting"  signs stop you! Since petitioning is a protected First Amendment right, those signs do not apply to us. We aren't selling a vacuum or a service. We are helping Missourians exercise their right to make their voice heard. Keep knocking! Phone Banking Did you know? A higher number of signatures are collected the week after we have higher turnout at our phone banking events. Help us get signature gatherers out in the field by attending our phone banks. Coffee & Calls ☕ Tuesday, March 17 11:30am-1pm RSVP NOW > Thursday Phone Bank Thursday, March 19 5:00-6:30pm RSVP NOW > Sunday Phone Bank Sunday, March 22 1:00-2:30pm RSVP NOW > Welcome Missouri AFL-CIO! We are thrilled to announce that the Missouri AFL-CIO has officially joined Respect Missouri Voters as a campaign partner! The organization advocates with legislators on behalf of union members and their families and understands firsthand the challenges facing Missouri’s citizen initiative process. Together, we are doubling down on our commitment to ensure every Missourian’s voice is heard at the ballot box. Fundraising Love a good party? Host one for a cause! 🥂 We’re looking for House Party hosts to help us reach our goal of raising an additional $277k by April 30th. Hosting a house party is a simple, fun, and high-impact way to introduce your friends to the work we do. Contact development@respectvoters.org to start organizing. Here’s a few upcoming house parties in the St. Louis region: Schlafly House Party Wildwood Sunday, March 29 2pm-4pm RSVP NOW > Chase Penthouse Party Chase Park Plaza Tuesday, March 31 7pm-8:30pm RSVP NOW > Siedhoff House Party Honoring Deb Lavender Penthouse over Busch Sunday, April 19 2pm-4pm RSVP NOW > Mega Canvass Weekend Get ready to go out in full force across Missouri! Join us for our biggest All-Hands push yet, as we go door to door for democracy March 21-22. 🍀 St. Patrick's Day 🍀 St. Paddy’s Day means massive crowds across Missouri. From parades to community 5ks, it’s an incredible chance to reach thousands of voters at once. Check out a few picks below or use the event ideas tool to find a spot near you. Kansas City St. Patrick's Day Parade Tuesday, March 17 10:00am-1:30pm RSVP NOW > St. Charles St. Patrick’s Day Parade  Tuesday, March 17 2:30-5:00pm RSVP NOW > Dogtown St. Patrick’s Day Festival (STL) Tuesday, March 17 9:00am-12:00pm RSVP NOW > Big Signature Gathering Opportunities Coming Up! We want to see a lot of clipboards and yellow shirts at these upcoming events! Across Missouri, we're hitting the field on these strategic days. Find more details and events here. No King's Day Protests March 28 Fill up petition boards from large protest crowds. April Municipal Elections April 7 Our most vital day to capture voters at the polls. Get reminders for any of our regular meetings at respectmovoters.org/reminders 🎉 Volunteer Spotlight  🎉 Mary Martin was nominated for her cheerful spirit and ability to bring in local businesses and her church to support the campaign. When she's not volunteering, she's active in her church and spending time with her grandsons. Her tip for signature gathering: a friendly approach goes a long way. If she's on Main Street in St Charles, she opens with "Are you a Missouri voter?", then follows up with "Have you had a chance to sign the Respect Missouri Voters petition yet?" If they engage, she will tell them the 3 things the amendment covers, ask what county they're registered in, and offer them the petition to sign.  Keep up the great work, Mary!  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   If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please (Unsubscribing is not supported in previews).