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I am pleased to report that the campaign has nearly 2,500 signatures collected. 1,100 signatures are notarized and the remaining 1,400 are collected but not yet notarized and verified.
Pennsylvania permitted independents to begin collecting signatures on March 10th. In roughly the same period of time as the Establishment parties had, the campaign volunteers have matched their respective signature totals which indicates the size of grassroots support pitted against the PAC-funded career politicians.
While 1,000 signatures was all that was needed to file as a Republocrat, the campaign must file 3,629 valid signatures for ballot access, and plans to collect at least 7,000 to protect against Republocrat signature challenges. The campaign has until August 2nd to file, but this remains the top priority.
In order to expedite the process, a campaign volunteer has graciously decided to assist as Ballot Access Director. She can be reached at ginnycu2@aol.com with questions, or alternatively just call 610-392-8156.
*** Anyone wishing to help gathering signatures whether it is 5, 10, 50 or more, please visit here and then contact ginnycu2@aol.com with your name, phone number, mailing address, and email.
Below are the upcoming events, including an economics talk on solving the unemployment problem (yes, it’s pretty easy!) and Social Security at Moravian College next Tuesday, and a signature collecting event this Saturday in Bethlehem. The campaign’s first “Fun-Raiser” will be held on Sunday, June 6th, details here.
A huge THANK YOU!!! for the signatures collected to-date to all volunteers!
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Jake Towne
April 20, 2010 (Photo courtesy Nick and Marc from Lafayette College)
April 23rd, Friday Antiwar Protest in Allentown
Time: 12-1 PM
Location: Hamilton Street and 6th Street in Allentown in front of the Courthouse MAPQUEST
A group of veterans plus any from the campaign who can make it will sign-wave and then grab lunch.
April 23rd, Friday Interview with Rock the System Radio
Time: 11-12 PM EST
Location: http://www.rockthesystemradio.com Join the conversation 702.731.1230
April 24th, Saturday Signature Gathering at Bethlehem Chili Cook-Off
Time: 11:30 AM – 4 PM EST
Location: 3rd and New Streets, southside Bethlehem MAPQUEST
RSVP to towneforcongress@gmail.com or call 610-392-8156. A helper to organize is needed for this event, feel free to volunteer!!
April 26th, Monday Interview with RePatriot Radio
Time: 7:00 – 7:45 PM EST
Location: Live on http://repatriotradio.com/
April 27th, Tuesday Talks “Common Sense Fixes the Job Market” and “Social Security… or Insecurity?”
Time: 7-9 PM
Location: 1200 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018-6650 In Prosser Auditorium in the H.U.B. Haupert Union Building CAMPUS MAP Bldg #11 at Monocacy and Laurel. MAPQUEST
Each talk is about 30 minutes long followed by 30 minutes of Q&A.
April 29th, Thursday Table at Berks County Tea Party Meeting
Time: 5:15 PM – till late, meeting begins at 6:30 PM
Location: Leesport Farmers Market off of Route 61 SITE MAPQUEST
The campaign will have a table at this event. Governor, Lt Gov., and US Senate candidates will be feature speakers.
May 8th, Saturday Notary Party and Signature Gathering in Hellertown
Time: Canvassing 12pm-6pm. Notary all day. Home-cooked dinner at 6 pm!!
Location: 809 Juniper Road, Hellertown PA 18055 MAPQUEST
Bring your signatures by to get notarized, or help canvass the surrounding neighborhoods to spread the message and collect signatures!!
May 15th, Saturday Block Party and Signature Gathering in Allentown
Time: All day starting at 10 AM
Location: 629 East Hamilton Blvd, Allentown, PA 18109 MAPQUEST
A supporter is throwing a block party here, we will canvass the surrounding neighborhoods to spread the message and collect signatures!!
Tuesday, May 18, SIGNATURE GATHERING AT PRIMARY!
While, as an independent private citizen, I have no primary election, this is a key day to gather more signatures for ballot access and spread the message. As an independent, all that is necessary for me to be listed on the ballot is to collect enough signatures. Please contact towneforcongress@gmail.com if you are a registered voter in PA and can staff a polling station for part of or the entire day! We will likely arrange a little party as the day gets closer.
June 6th, Sunday Fun-Raiser at American Sandwich Company
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: 7001 ROUTE 309, American Sandwich Company, Fairmont Village Shopping Center, Coopersburg, PA 18036 MAPQUEST
See press release here for some details. More details to follow but we will have a fun-filled agenda!! This will be the first campaign fundraiser.
