There is a lot of people phone canvassing SGI, and we're making a lot of calls!  Since I started calling (at the beginning of last week) the number of calls needed to break into the top callers list has tripled.  We are identifying voters hand over fist.

The central office has done a great job of recognizing the work of these volunteers.  Catharine recently applauded the top 5 callers on the candidate Google group and the top caller for each two week period will receive a $50 gift card to the store of their choice.  Congratulations to last week's winner SharonHowarth!  Catharine also sent out cards to the top callers thanking them for their support which I think was a nice personal touch.

Whatever the complaints you may have heard the GPC is organising on the ground in SGI as well as putting together a very large phone canvassing effort.  If you haven't gotten involved, now is the time to do so.  Please contact Micheal McDonald to get set up with a GRIMES account and start canvassing.

If you have unlimited long distance, great! If not there is calling cards available.  The GPC has also provided some answers to common questions and concerns you will hear while canvassing.  They have made this system as easy to use as possible and the call script and common answers will help make calling more comfortable.

Sign up to canvass, and this thanksgiving you can be thankful that we are one step closer to electing our first MP!

Special note for Ottawa Greens:  Katie Gibbs had a great idea to have local canvassing nights.  We'll be starting these soon so stay tuned for more information.