Purple Brigade Update May 14
Purple Brigade Update
Congratulations! You enlisted in the most exciting campaign in this big political year - Arizona’s “Purple Brigade.” We’re out to make a decisive difference in the state legislature, national elections, and local races. We’ll be sending you weekly updates on upcoming volunteer opportunities, the prior week’s results, and the overall progress of SEIU’s Purple Brigade. This Week’s Missions (Email the Contact Person to get details on where to meet and who we'll be campaiging for)Wednesday, May 21st
5:00 pm: Avondale
Political action credit: 2 hours
Contact Carlos Duarte Saturday, May 24th 9:00 am: East Valley
Political action credit: 3 hours
Email Contact Don Carr or at (480) 363-4055
Upcoming Campaigns
Saturday, May 31st 8:30 am: Tucson
Political action credit: 3 hours
Contact Isaac Armour
Saturday, June 7th9:00 am: Tucson
Political action credit: 3 hours
Contact Isaac Armour Saturday, June 7th9:00 am: Mesa
Political action credit: 3 hours
Contact Faith Risolo Campaign Round-Up Saturday, May 3rd
º The Purple Brigade knocked on 237 doors in Phoenix
º The Purple Brigade knocked on 300 doors in Tucson
º SEIU Arizona held our first Political Conference in Phoenix and Tucson -- more than 100 members listened as Sen. Debbie McCune-Davis, Rep. Phil Lopes, Rep. Jackie Thrasher, Rep. Pete Hershberger and Pima County Board of Supervisor Chair, Richard Elias all made strong appeals for SEIU members to "make the difference for public service employees" by getting actively involved in targeted campaigns this election year. Saturday, May 10th º Purple Brigade members attended a breakfast for Congressman Raul Grijalva, who was honored for his conservation and environmental work. The event, at downtown Tucson's historic Old Town Artisans, included a tour of the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson, guided by event co-host Gayle Hartmann.
º Purple Brigade members walked in Chandler This Week’s Purple Brigadier
Peggy Guichard-Watters
An SEIU State Chapter member in the Dept of Environmental Quality, Peggy Guichard-Waters is already well on her way to earning her 50 hours of political action. Peg volunteered - not once but twice - this week! Peg’s motivation? “We need a state legislature that recognizes the value of state employees! We need to support those candidates who support us!”
Special Mission Have an idea of someone else who would be a good recruit for the Purple Brigade? Sign up a fellow SEIU member – or your own family member – and with their first 2 hours of volunteering, you’ll also earn 2 hours of political action credit! Application forms are on the Purple Brigade page of our web site.
The Purple Brigade now numbers 50 SEIU members committed to political action! Let Molly McGovern know if you have someone who might be interested in joining us. By the Way... Have you seen the great picture of Purple Brigadiers gathered in Phoenix after a couple of hours knocking on doors? It’s on our home page, www.seiuaz.org. And check out the Purple Brigade page for more pictures from the Political Conference that launched our Brigade!