Left Sandy Terrell collecting in Warrensburg, Top middle Jill Anderson demonstrates her umbrella sign strategy, Bottom middle Kathleen Unwin collecting in South County, Top right Susan Hoemann McKee collecting in Franklin, Bottom right Ed Shew enthusiastic to get to sign.
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What an incredible weekend! From the 37+ No Kings Rallies to craft fairs, fall festivals, and community events all across the state, our volunteers once again showed the heart and determination that make this movement unstoppable. Despite the wind and rain, hundreds of you turned out in force–proving that Missourians are ready to stand up and make their voices heard! But we can’t slow down now. Every signature matters, and every trained gatherer is vital to our success.
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If you haven't started gathering signatures:
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We've gathered over 53,000 signatures, but we need to get to 300,000. That means we all need to DOUBLE the number of folks gathering signatures to qualify for the ballot. (Especially as the weather turns colder and there are fewer outdoor events.) Over 1,400 are trained, and over 4,000 have told us they want to gather, but only 700 volunteers have turned in any signatures. So...
- Get trained. With other volunteers at respectmovoters.org/training-events or, if those times don't work for you, at respectmovoters.org/training.
- Get petitions--or turn them in. If you're already trained, search your email for "notary" to find an email from your field captain with events where you can pick up/turn in petitions. If that fails, see a limited list at respectmovoters.org/notary-events. As a last resort, contact your Regional Field Director.
- Gather Signatures. Find an event here, or post a new one: https://respectmovoters.org/sign.
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While our legal costs increased roughly $20,000 and polling costs climbed $25,000, we have every confidence that you all will step up to fill the gap. We have 2,919 individual donors. Thank you! Let’s get to 3,000 donors!
WE ARE LOOKING FOR BIG VENUES to host fundraisers in January for free or very cheap. Please email ideas to: fundraising@respectvoters.org.
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We are Missouri strong! Signatures have been turned in from 109 counties and are donations coming in from all across the state. These aren't big money donors but everyday Missourians giving what they can with an average monetary donation of $98.
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Left, map of Missouri donor locations across from the state.
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We want to see you in action! If you gathered signatures this weekend, upload your photos and videos or email them to the comms team HERE. Your energy and effort inspire others to get out and do the same. Let’s show Missouri what grassroots looks like!
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Remember to keep active on our socials. Comment and share to help bump our visibility!
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Helping Hands/Volunteer Opportunities
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Click HERE and find out more about all of the ways you can volunteer! Having difficulty connecting with the right role or the department? Reach out to onboarding@respectvoters.org and let us help direct and connect you to where you want to be.
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Write a Letter to the Editor and let people know we’re real Missourians—volunteers from all walks of life—giving our own time and money to protect the people’s voice.
We especially need letters from the heart of Missouri—our small towns, rural counties, and voices from every political background. Let’s fill the papers with truth and show that this is a movement for everyone.
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Tom Pepe is new to politics aside from being a regular voter, but he got involved with signature gathering after his dissatisfaction with the current political climate.
He loves to spend time with his incredible family, fostering their individual hobbies and interests. Tom's faith has carried him through much including his son's battles with childhood cancer. His strength and tenacity are rooted in fighting for what he loves and holds dear.
Thank you, Tom!
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Together, we will use the citizen ballot initiative process to repair our republic. |
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Paid for by Respect Missouri Voters PAC, Frederic Steinbach, Treasurer
725 Kingsland Ave., Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63130
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