POSTCARDS TO VOTERS FINE PRINT: POSTCARDS TO VOTERS BY TONY THE DEMOCRAT IS A NON-AFFILIATED, INDEPENDENT, 100% VOLUNTEER GRASSROOTS INITIATIVE.

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1 POSTCARDS TO VOTERS FINE PRINT: POSTCARDS TO VOTERS BY TONY THE DEMOCRAT IS A NON-AFFILIATED, INDEPENDENT, 100% VOLUNTEER GRASSROOTS INITIATIVE. WE DO NOT ENDORSE CANDIDATES IN CONTESTED PRIMARIES. CANDIDATES ARE CHOSEN BASED UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS BUT NONE OF THEM IS BASED ON ABILITY TO PAY. WE DO NOT CHARGE FOR OUR SERVICE.

2 POSTCARDS TO VOTERS Postcards to Voters are handwritten election reminders mailed by grassroots volunteers all over the country. Support of deserving Democratic candidates where the stakes are high and turnout is predicted to be low. The appeal of a real person taking the time as part of a grassroots effort is compelling. Buy or make a postcard Write out a message Mail in small batches as part of a grassroots effort is compelling.

3 WHAT YOU CAN DO SIGN UP TO WRITE POST CARDS! The next few slides will show you how. Follow Us: Watch our Video Intro:

4 TO GET STARTED Text START: to (484) ASK-ABBY which is (484) OR Get voter addresses by

5 (484) ASK-ABBY Text START: to (484) ASK-ABBY which is (484) You will be asked by Abby for your: First Name Last Name Zip Code Address. You will be prompted by to send an . A response will be sent, which confirms your address. Once you confirm you will get an with the addresses and instructions for postcards.

6 ONCE YOU GET THE WITH ADDRESSES Step 1: Address the Card Since we do not write the voters' names, pick one of the samples or something similarly neutral given. Step 2: Write the Important Bits You will be given important bits that are absolute must-haves on every single card, without exception: Step 3: Round Out the Message You may be given some additional things that you may pick and choose to round out your personalized message to the voters

7 ONLY HAS TO BE DONE ONCE Step 4. Send Us a Photo of the Card Only Done Once After you have written your first 5 postcards, take a digital photo of the side of the card where your message is written. The image should be large enough for us to read the message. Click REPLY to the and attach the photo(s). By completing this step, you help us confirm that our rules were clear. It's the only time you need to send us photos. In the same with the photo(s), let us know how many more addresses you would like if you have more time (and supplies) to mail before the election date. After we reply, then you can mail the postcards. Tony The Democrat will send you s for the next campaigns.

8 RULES FOR POSTCARD WRITING WHETHER YOU ARE WRITING ON YOUR OWN OR WITH FRIENDS, THE RULES ARE MEANT TO BE EASY AND SHARED. Handwrite your postcards legibly. Use cards that are inclusive, issue-neutral/benign/safe. If you buy, print, or make postcards The images/graphics/photos and wording/quotes/slogans should be issueneutral/benign/safe. Mail completed postcards Written within 3 days of getting your list. Only sign your first name or initials. Do not include your return address, address, last name, or social media handle or account name.

9 EXAMPLE OF POSTCARDS

10 RULES FOR POSTCARD WRITING Only write to each voter once. Do not contact the voters again for any reason. ALWAYS Cover addresses before taking photos. If you share digital photos of your cards on social media, always cover voters' addresses. Keep cards looking grassroots-like. Do not print the candidate's campaign's logos/graphics/images/photos on the cards. Stick to the talking points. Ask us if you have questions. Have fun!

11 THANK YOU We could not do this without you. Thank you for recognizing the value of this uniquely effective voter outreach! For the latest news and to interact with other volunteer writers, visit our Facebook page: Click here to subscribe to our list. Click here to view our 2-minute volunteer appreciation video.

12 POSTCARDS TO VOTERS FINE PRINT: POSTCARDS TO VOTERS BY TONY THE DEMOCRAT IS A NON-AFFILIATED, INDEPENDENT, 100% VOLUNTEER GRASSROOTS INITIATIVE. WE DO NOT ENDORSE CANDIDATES IN CONTESTED PRIMARIES. CANDIDATES ARE CHOSEN BASED UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS BUT NONE OF THEM IS BASED ON ABILITY TO PAY. WE DO NOT CHARGE FOR OUR SERVICE.