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Purple Brigade Volunteer Time Report

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Purple Brigade Update July 21

With 189 members of the Purple Brigade to date, we're starting to make an impression on people all over Arizona. Word is getting out that our endorsed candidates are making strong voter contact with the help of a "previously unknown" group of volunteers very early in their campaigns. In other words, the Purple Brigade is making July look like late October, when campaigns muster all their forces for a last push for votes. If we're making this kind of impact now . . . well, imagine the affect we'll have on Arizona politics in the last month leading up to the November elections. We are changing Arizona!

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Purple Brigade Volunteer Report

A key part of being a Purple Brigade Member is reporting your volunteer activities. That way, we can track the impact SEIU members have on the campaigns we support. And it's easy to do. You can either download the form, fill it out and return it to us in person, by fax or by email (if you scan the form). Easiest of all, you can simply click on the link below, fill out the form and click send.

Purple Brigade Volunteer Time Report

SEIU Arizona Political Conference

SEIU Arizona members gathered in Phoenix and Tucson for our first Political Conference on Saturday May 3rd. After listening to our guest speakers (Senator Debbie McCune Davis [D, District 14], House Minority Leader Phil Lopes [D, District 27], Representative Pete Hershberger [R, District 26], Representative Jackie Thrasher [D, District 10] and Pima County Board of Supervisors President Richard Elias)talk about the importance of getting involved politically, Purple Bridge Teams hit the streets to walk door-to-door to talk to voters about SEIU-endorsed candidates.

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Members participate in a break-out session before walking door-to-door talking to voters.

Filling out a COPE Card. COPE donations are used to support candidates who support our issues.

About 3 bucks a pay period to COPE helps make sure our voice is heard.

Pima County Supervisor Richard Elias urges Tucson members to speak up and be active participants in this critical election year.

(From Left) Pima Chapter members Paula Bol and Diane Johnson meet with Pima County Board of Supervisors Chair Richard Elias

What can we do? Get actively involved in the campaigns of those candidates who support public service employees and their families!

Members of the Tucson Purple Brigade meet to plan strategy before walking the neighborhood.

Rep. Peter Hershberger (left) and House Minority Leader Phil Lopes, with SEIU Arizona state member, Paula Wilson

Tom, from ADOT, joins the Purple Brigade. Brigade members are in-VESTED in change

Chandler Chapter President, James Kame, models the new Purple Brigade vest.

State employee Peg Guichard-Watters with Representative Jackie Thrasher.

Senator Debbie McCune-Davis tells SEIU Arizona members that their participation can make the difference in close elections.

Members from our State, Chandler, Tempe, Pima and Avondale chapters take the Purple Brigade Pledge. They have committed to work 50 hours on campaigns between now and the election! You WILL make a difference!

'Animo' was much in evidence at the Tucson Political Conference.

SEIU Arizona Director, Scott Washburn, introduces Pima County Board of Supervisors Chair Richard Elias, speaking from Tucson on our video link.

Purple Brigadier of the Week, Carlos Ochoa (Pima Chapter)

Purple Brigadier of the Week, Dora Chavez (Tempe Chapter)

Purple Brigadier of the Week, Brian Bottorff (Pima Chapter)

Purple Brigadier of the Week, Arcelious Stephens (State Chapter)

SEIU Purple Brigade

This year, SEIU Arizona members have a unique opportunity to help change the face of Arizona politics at all levels of government. And we have the perfect way for you to take advantage of that opportunity:

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