So I now have four of my five hours completed for our civic engagement assignment, and hopefully by next Saturday, I'll be finished! I posted some time ago that I spent two hours asking people to register to vote outside of the second year experience seminar in Driscoll. That was an interesting experience... I firmly believe more people were drawn to the table more for the candy than the registration. But still, it was an interesting two hours.
Last Saturday, I spent two hours at a women's rally for Obama (if you're for McCain, you may want to stop reading about now)... it was freezing outside and I was slightly sick, but I went with my mom, grandma, and aunt and we listened to different speeches, carried around signs, and purchased t-shirts. These charming older ladies performed this fabulous dance to Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York" and I found a bumper sticker that said "Soccer Mom for Obama - No Lipstick Required." Even though I don't have a car, I had to get it :)
If you like the sound of these rallies and you're looking for hours, let me know. There's going to be another one this Saturday at the capital. I can provide details if any one is interested...
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Hey Ashley,
After reading through the blogs/posts, that reminds me... civic engagement opportunity Saturday...? I tried calling you Friday night, but I guess your phone isn't working or something. Is there still another event going on this next upcoming Saturday? If there is could you message me back to let me know the when and where? It would be greatly appreciated! Hope you're having a good week!
Thanks, Ashley, for posting this update on your civic engagement work. I'd be curious to hear a bit more about what the rally was like: What issues did the speakers address? What kinds of policy issues were raised to appeal to the women in the audience? How were they speaking to those of you who had gathered? Were most folks already Obama supporters? Or were folks listening to persuaded (or were they being mobilized to go out and recruit others)? Just some questions to prompt a bit more reflection ...
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