CFL Events Coordinator Answers Your Questions

[Don]

Hey Everybody - I wanted to start this thread in the ever popular "Grassroots Central" so that you all had a conduit for getting your questions about September's "Rally for the Republic" and related events answered.

As long as you play nice (I am not here to answer for the presidential campaign), I will, to the greatest degree possible, try to answer your questions. When, as a matter of strategy or propriety, I cannot answer a question, I will tell you that as well.

As anyone who has been around here for a while knows, I come from a customer service background and have, in the past, tried to be a go-between for the grassroots and HQ.

You are the CfL's customers and I carry that message into every meeting and to every member of the staff, from the office manager to Dr. Paul.

Here are a couple of updates that will answer many questions, please read first so that we don't have to spend a lot of time going over old ground:

http://ronpaulblog.com/2008/07/03/campaign-for-liberty-update/

http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog/?p=145

Now, fire away...

 

[MRoCkEd]

Can you name any other guests/speakers/performers that have been either confirmed or invited (Besides Carlson, Allen, and Gov. Johnson)?

 

[amy31416]

Hi Don,

I know it's a ways off, but is there a schedule of events yet? I'm looking for a flyer with location, dates/times, where to get tickets and how much. Pretty much any information on any resources from the CfL, like suggestions on where to stay, meeting places, best routes.

Thanks!

 

[DeadtoSin]

Are there any site updates planned to be released in the near future?

Also, will there be a section with topical videos and materials so we can start doing some classes at our local meetings?

Yeah, they're cliche and obvious and you probably don't have an answer but I figured it'd be good to get them out from the start of the thread.

 

[Don]

Can you name any other guests/speakers/performers that have been either confirmed or invited (Besides Carlson, Allen, and Gov. Johnson)?

We do have a couple more speakers ready to roll out, but we are waiting to confirm a major music star (currently in negations) before making the next announcement. Our goal is to make a major announcement every week leading up to the event in order to maximize the excitement and attention that it will generate.

All I can say for now is that we are working with several political heavy hitters and famed musicians, but these talks are sensitive and a leak or a badly timed announcement could jeopardize our efforts.

 

[qh4dotcom]

Don...what time does the rally start on September 2nd? What is the schedule of events planned for September 2nd?

I plan to arrive that day....the earliest flight from my city arrives at Minneapolis at about noon...so I could be at the rally at about 1pm...I just wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything.

I have been unable to make travel arrangements because I don't know this information. Please let me know.

 

[Don]

Hi Don,

I know it's a ways off, but is there a schedule of events yet? I'm looking for a flyer with location, dates/times, where to get tickets and how much. Pretty much any information on any resources from the CfL, like suggestions on where to stay, meeting places, best routes.

Thanks!

The official event web site will be rolled out next week. It will have the schedule, downloadable marketing materials, ticket info, speaker/artist profiles, a homestay matching tool, logistical support, and much more.

We just completed the contest that allowed the grassroots to bring your considerable talent to bear on the theme and web site design and our technical team will be working a long weekend to get the site live.

 

[constituent]

The official event web site will be rolled out next week. It will have the schedule, downloadable marketing materials, ticket info, speaker/artist profiles, a homestay matching tool, logistical support, and much more.

We just completed the contest that allowed the grassroots to bring your considerable talent to bear on the theme and web site design and our technical team will be working a long weekend to get the site live.

that is excellent news!

 

[constituent]

Serious Question:

Does the CFL have plans to start working on lawsuit templates, informative brochures/posters/packets on jury nullification, formulating GR campaigns to coincide w/ actions RP is taking in congress and other things of that nature?

 

[Don]

Are there any site updates planned to be released in the near future?

Also, will there be a section with topical videos and materials so we can start doing some classes at our local meetings?

Yeah, they're cliche and obvious and you probably don't have an answer but I figured it'd be good to get them out from the start of the thread.

The CfL website update is in the planning stages. We know it is deficient and we owe you guys a much better site and tool set. September 1st will be about saying thank you to all of you, September 2nd will be about rolling out CFL and turning the page to the next phase of the revolution.

At that point, the effort to add features and functions to campaignforliberty.com will begin in earnest. We know that we have to step it up as Minnesota will bring a lot of attention to the organization, the site and the continuing revolution.

 

[votefreedomfirst]

Don,

Could you please have someone add an option to the website to not have your name and hometown displayed on the widget when you sign up? RonPaul2008.com had the same option for campaign donors. I signed up at CfL anyway, but it could be an issue with some people.

 

[Don]

Don,

Could you please have someone add an option to the website to not have your name and hometown displayed on the widget when you sign up? RonPaul2008.com had the same option for campaign donors. I signed up at CfL anyway, but it could be an issue with some people.

Yes. This was brought to my attention today and I agree completely with your concerns.

 

[constituent]

also, has anyone discussed with Bryan (forum admins) his concept for a centralized GR straw poll and the possibility of CFL sponsoring it?

 

[Don]

Don...what time does the rally start on September 2nd? What is the schedule of events planned for September 2nd?

I plan to arrive that day....the earliest flight from my city arrives at Minneapolis at about noon...so I could be at the rally at about 1pm...I just wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything.

I have been unable to make travel arrangements because I don't know this information. Please let me know.

September 2nd will be a full day of events, as will September 1st (Ron Paul Nation Celebration Concert, Dr. Paul's book signing, and some things we're not ready to announce). You can easily spend 12 hours of each of those days just going to our planned events.

If you are arriving on the 2nd, you will still be able to make many of the big activities, including the main event, The Rally for the Republic.

 

[runningdiz]

Will any part of the rally be on the TV? LIke CSPAN or something since all the major networks will be in town for the Republican Convention.

 

[robert4rp08]

Has the arena been reserved yet?

 

[Badger Paul]

All of us in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin, where Dr. Paul had good deal of support, urge CFL to have a parade or some sort of gathering with Dr. Paul at the Minnesota State Fair. The fair will be going on the weekend before the convention, Aug., 29, 30 and 31. The fair is one of the largest in the country, drawing nearly 2 million people.

We would love to see Dr. Paul at the "Great Minnesota Get Together" as we call the fair. We can't wait.

 

[Don]

Will any part of the rally be on the TV? LIke CSPAN or something since all the major networks will be in town for the Republican Convention.

I can't say much about this right now for fear of mucking things up, but there is a comprehensive media plan on a bigger scale than anything the presidential campaign had.

 

[Don]

Has the arena been reserved yet?

Yes.

 

[Don]

All of us in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin, where Dr. Paul had good deal of support, urge CFL to have a parade or some sort of gathering with Dr. Paul at the Minnesota State Fair. The fair will be going on the weekend before the convention, Aug., 29, 30 and 31. The fair is one of the largest in the country, drawing nearly 2 million people.

We would love to see Dr. Paul at the "Great Minnesota Get Together" as we call the fair. We can't wait.

I will talk to Dr. Paul's scheduler in the morning and report back.