NORTHWEST OHIO - Lucas, Wood, Allen, Fulton, Henry, Defiance and Hancock CONTACT FRANK SZOLLOSI: 419-297-8387 fszollosi@hotmail.com

LUCAS COUNTY:

• Friday night drive time visibility meet at 1111 adams at 430pm
• Saturday 10 AM Forum at Monroe St. United Methodist
• Saturday & Sunday canvass call Frank Szollosi 419-297-8387

WOOD COUNTY:

• Saturday & Sunday canvassing call Al Baldwin (Bowling Green) 419-352-5299

ALLEN COUNTY:

• Saturday 9 AM forum 317 S. Main Woodlands Restaurant
• Saturday & Sunday canvass call Simeon Talley - Bluffton 614-475-1510 or Dennis Schraffer - Lima 419-222-0640

HENRY COUNTY:

• Saturday & Sunday canvass call Linda Howe - Napoleon - 419-266-5336

DEFIANCE COUNTY:

• Saturday and Sunday canvass Henry Deal 419-784-0659

ONGOING IN ALL NORTHWEST COUNTIES:

• We need letters about Reform Ohio Now to these four media outlets ASAP.
  Send them to the following:
  letters@theblade.com
  dmiller@sentinel-tribune.com
  Letters@toledofreepress.com
  cjacobs@toledocitypaper.com
  
  I have samples if you need them, but the message is pretty simple
  Our state government is broken.
  Scandals have undermined public confidence in our electoral system.
  But we have an opportunity to clean up the culture of corruption in Ohio.
  State Issues 2 through 5 will clean up government in Ohio and restore competition to our elections.
  Vote YES for reform. Let's clean up the mess.

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LORAIN COUNTY
JUSTIN HATMAKER - 440-204-8627 jshatmaker@yahoo.com

LORAIN COUNTY:

• Friday: We're going to high school football games and could use your help passing out fliers. Contact Justin (info above) to get information on groups going to football games or to get materials to go to games in your area.
  
• Saturday 12 PM: We will meet at the Amherst Public Library, at 221 Spring St. We will briefly go over updates on the campaign and instructions for canvassing.
  
• Sunday: We will meet at the Lorain Public Library, which is located at 351 Sixth Street, at 1:30 pm. We will briefly go over updates on the campaign and instructions for canvassing.
  
• Ongoing:
  
  Walk your neighborhood! We will provide you with all the necessary materials to walk in your neighborhood.
  
  Want to support Reform Ohio Now at home? Put a yard sign in front of your house. We have pick-up centers in Vermilion, Amherst, Oberlin, Lorain, Lakewood and North Olmsted. You can also help us by putting up yard signs in high-traffic areas in your town.

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CUYAHOGA COUNTY

E. CUYAHOGA COUNTY - KEN DOWELL (216) 990-6887 kendowell@gmail.com
W. CUYAHOGA COUNTY - TOM (440) 554-7203 tom@reformohionow.org

• SATURDAY:
  Voter Door-Knocking (Canvassing): Join RON, America Votes, and our partners this Sat, Oct 29 for a Day of Action in Cleveland. Meet in the morning for a training, then door-knock with a partner to win new voters for Issue 2, 3, 4 & 5.
  WHAT: West Side Voter Door-Knocking for Issues 2, 3, 4 & 5
  WHEN: Sat, Oct 29, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
  WHERE: Meet at the church next to the Cleveland Public Theater, 6415 Detroit Ave
  RSVP: Sign up online at http://americavotes.org/states.cfm?ave_state=OH&am p;ave_id=1860 or contact Tom (tom@reformohionow.org) or Karen (karen@americavotes.org).
  
  North Olmsted--Help distribute literature on Issues 2, 3, 4 & 5 as part of lit-drop targeting likely voters in North Olmsted. Pizza provided.
  WHEN: Sat, Oct 29, 12:00 noon to 4:30 pm
  WHERE: Meet at North Olmsted Public Library, 27403 Lorain Rd
  RSVP: Contact Susan (mearas@wowway.com) or Chris (440-570-9726).
  
• ONGOING:
  Get a list of Cuyahoga County voters to contact on your own time: You may also get a voter list for phone calls from home (or door-knocking in your neighborhood), made as your schedule permits (contact Tom at 440-554-7203 or tom@reformohionow.org).

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NORTHEASTERN OHIO - Lake, Ashtabula and Geauga Counties
CONTACT: TOM POWELL-BULLOCK (440) 554-7203 tom@reformohionow.org

LAKE COUNTY:

• Mentor & Willoughby--Sat Oct 29 Voter Door-Knocking (Canvassing): Join us for a Day of Action in Lake County. Meet in the morning for a training, then door-knock with a partner to win new voters for Issue 2, 3, 4 & 5.
• WHAT: Lake County Voter Door-Knocking for Issues 2, 3, 4 & 5
• WHEN: Sat, Oct 29, 9:30 am to 12:00 noon
• WHERE: Meet at 6841 Cherry Blossom, Mentor (Mapquest Link:
• RSVP: Contact Sue (440-255-9452, suealen@hotmail.com) or Tom (tom@reformohionow.org)
  
• Get a list of Lake County voters to contact on your own time: You may also get a voter list for phone calls from home (or door-knocking in your neighborhood), made as your schedule permits (contact Tom at 440-554-7203 or tom@reformohionow.org).
  
• Write a letter to the editor of Lake County newspapers. Contact Tom (440-554-7203 or tom@reformohionow.org) for a list of newspapers and background facts to help you write about Issues 2, 3, 4 & 5.

ASHTABULA COUNTY:

• Conneaut--Help distribute literature on Issues 2, 3, 4 & 5 as part of a lit-drop targeting likely voters. Contact Rep. Distel (440-599-8540) to help.
  
• County-wide: distribute literature on Issues 2, 3, 4 & 5 at high school football games, and put up yard signs at high-traffic intersections. Pickup materials at Griffin Hall (3010 State Rd, Ashtabula); contact Ray, 440-992-1420.
  
• Get a list of Ashtabula County voters to contact on your own time: You may also get a voter list for phone calls from home (or door-knocking in your neighborhood), made as your schedule permits (contact Tom at 440-554-7203 or tom@reformohionow.org).
  
• Write a letter to the editor of Ashtabula County newspapers. Contact Tom (440-554-7203 or tom@reformohionow.org) for a list of newspapers and background facts to help you write about Issues 2, 3, 4 & 5.

GEAUGA COUNTY:

• County-wide: distribute literature on Issues 2, 3, 4 & 5 to your neighbors, community groups, and homes of likely voters. To help, contact: Tim (snelltim2002@alltel.net) or Terry (440-543-4060 or 216-533-5839).
  
• Get a list of Geauga County voters to contact on your own time: You may also get a voter list for phone calls from home (or door-knocking in your neighborhood), made as your schedule permits (contact Tom at 440-554-7203 or tom@reformohionow.org).
  
• Write a letter to the editor of Geauga County newspapers. Contact Tom (440-554-7203 or tom@reformohionow.org) for a list of newspapers and background facts to help you write about Issues 2, 3, 4 & 5.
  
• Lit drops in Chagrin Valley: Our friends at Patriots for Change are coordinating literature distribution from now until November 8th, and are signing volunteers to help with polling on election day. Contact Judy at 440-247-5780 for more information.

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SOUTH NORTHEASTERN OHIO - Summit, Stark, Portage, Wayne and Medina
CONTACT KATHY BERTA - 216-533-2211 kathy@reformohionow.org

SUMMIT COUNTY

• Friday, join us as we flyer cars at the Summit County's most hotly contested football games.

For more information, please contact Kathy at Kathy@reformohionow.org.

• Saturday, October 29th, we will be distributing literature in Tallmadge and Cuyahoga Falls. Please join us at one of the following:
  Meet at the Tallmadge High School at 12:30 p.m. OR
  Meet us at 723 Arcadia Avenue in Cuyahoga Falls at 2 p.m.
  There will be a quick campaign update and then we will hit the streets! Please contact Kathy at Kathy@reformohionow.org for more information on either of these activities.
  
• On Sunday, October 30th, please join us to distribute literature in Akron. We are meeting on both the east and west sides, so pick the one most convenient to you:
  East Akron- Meet us at Ellet High School at 2pm OR
  West Akron- Meet us at 885 Elmore Avenue at 2pm
  There will be a quick campaign update and then we will hit the streets! Please contact Kathy at Kathy@reformohionow.org for more information on either of these activities.

STARK COUNTY

• Friday, October 28th, please join us to flyer cars at the Perry High School football game. Meet at the main gate of the Perry High School stadium, at 6:30 p.m. Contact John at johnmay@progressiveohio.org for more information.
  
• Saturday, Reform Ohio Now will be in full force at the Canton- McKinley v. Massillon high school football showdown. Both teams are undefeated and a crowd of over 20,000 is expected. This will be a great place to get the word out on the importance of Issues 2-5. We will be flyering cars and doing other visibility activities in the area. Meet at the front door to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2121 George Halas Drive NW, in Canton, OH 44708 at 1 p.m. Contact John at johnmay@progressiveohio.org for more information.
  
• Sunday, October 30th, please join us at the Muggswigz, 137 Walnut at 1:30 p.m. for literature distribution in Canton. There will be a quick campaign update and then we will hit the streets- rain or shine! Contact John at johnmay@progressiveohio.org for more information.

MEDINA COUNTY

• Saturday, October 29th, please join us at the Brunswick Public Library, 3649 Center Road (Rt. 303) in Brunswick at 10 a.m. for a campaign update and literature distribution. Contact Lucas at lmb11@uakron.edu for more information.

WAYNE COUNTY

• Saturday, October 29th, please join us at the Wayne County Network for Progressive Democracy's headquarters, 135 North Market Street in downtown Wooster (above Seattle's) at 10 a.m. for a campaign update and then door-to-door voter education. Contact Dave for more information at 330-262-WNET or rendave@raex.com for more information.

PORTAGE COUNTY

• Please join the Portage Democratic Coalition in their neighborhood walks, canvassing and literature distribution at various times throughout the weekend. Please contact Judy at jkirman@ald.net for more information.

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EASTERN OHIO - Mahoning and Trumbull Counties
CONTACT LISA FREEMAN-WILLIAMSON - 330-646-4912

TRUMBULL COUNTY:

• Thursday 6 PM YWCA Club Room at 375 North Park Ave., Warren. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Speaker: Senator Marc Dann. Sponsored by: Trumbull County A. Phillip Randolph Institute. For more information: Lisa Freeman-Williamson 330-372-3709 and Trisha Di Cesare 330-373-1010

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CENTRAL OHIO - Franklin, Delaware and Licking Counties
CONTACT: DAVE ALGOSO, 614-224-2497 dalgoso@commoncause.org

DOOR-TO-DOOR OUTREACH:

• Clintonville: Saturday 11am: Meet at Jan Fleming's (44 E. California Ave, Columbus)
• Delaware: Saturday 1:45pm and 4:45pm: Meet at Eric Vessel's (2206 Dixon St, Delaware); canvassing will happen from 2-4pm, and then again from 5-7pm (come for either shift, or both for the truly hard core)
• Short North: Saturday 10am: Meet at the IBEW hall (23 W. 2nd Ave, Columbus)
• Upper Arlington: Sunday 1pm: Meet at the west parking lot (Tremont side) of Macy's at Kingsdale Shopping Center
  Westerville (just lit drops): Saturday 8:15am: Meet at the Starbucks on Rt. 3 just north of Shrock Rd
• Westgate: Saturday 2pm: Meet at Joe Decker's (2904 Crescent Dr, Columbus)
• Worthington: Sunday 11am: Meet at Peggy Yates's (273 Weydon Rd, Worthington)

PHONEBANKING:
In order to make a huge impact during out GOTV push, we need a lot of people. We're going to call potential volunteers to ask them to commit to volunteering during our Get-Out-the-Vote push. The phonebank is happening at the OCSEA building in Westerville (390 Worthington Road, just off the Polaris Parkway exit from I-71). Email me to let me know when we can expect you, or if you need directions (dalgoso@commoncause.org).

• Thursday 10/27 (5:30-8:30pm)
• Sunday 10/30 (4-7pm)
• Monday 10/31 (5:30-8:30pm)
• Tuesday 11/1 (5:30-8:30pm)
• Wednesday 11/2 (5:30-8:30pm)
• Thursday 11/3 (5:30-8:30pm)

And here's where you can get a yard sign. Note that some locations have disappeared, as supplies are dwindling. (As a good substitute, print yourself a window sign:
www.reformohionow.org/images/RONwindowsign.pdf.

• Bexley - Carmen Cordova (cordovadotone@yahoo.com / 614-975-7397)
• Circleville / Pickaway county - Pickaway Dems (902A S. Court St, Circleville...just stop by between 11am-3pm Mon-Fri)
• German Village - John Sowers (jwsowers@ameritech.net / 614-445-8264)
• Granville - Jane Glennie (janeglennie@aol.com / 740-321-1341)
• Grandview - Byrne's Pub (corner of 3rd Ave and Northwest...just stop by!)
• Grove City - Kelly Dillon (kellypdillon@hotmail.com / 801-0398)
• Hilliard - Steve Wild (swild@columbus.rr.com / 614-921-9158)
• Lancaster - Roger Grossenbacher (rg@greenapple.com)
• Newark - Grace Cherrington (gracech@aol.com / 740-964-9294)
• Pataskala / Reynoldsburg - Ellen Walker (lffarm@earthlink.net / 740-927-5381)
• Pickerington - Tony Barletta (tbarletta@insight.rr.com / 614-837-6568)
• Upper Arlington - Jody Scarbrough (raybay9954@aol.com / 614-488-1589)
• Westgate / Hilltop - Joe Decker (joedecker@mindspring.com / 614-351-5010)
• Westerville - Ed Malek (614-444-3151)

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WESTERN OHIO
CONTACT: STEPHANIE STUDEBAKER 937-416-7405 pmvrs@erinet.com

MONTGOMERY COUNTY:

Saturday activities include:

• 5:30 PM Haunt Fest on Fifth in the Oregon District in front of Gem City Records (318 E. 5th St., Dayton) for a massive lit drop on this huge crowd. Guaranteed fun!
• 11:30 a.m. - 1p.m. Visibility/lit drop at the corner of Alex Bell and SR 48. We need a huge crowd!

Sunday activities include:
ONGOING:

Write Letters to the editor. Our opposition is getting in front of us on this, particularly in the Dayton Daily News. Sharpen your pencils and send a LTE in today. If you need talking points or a sample letter, please e-mail me asap. Let me know if you submit a letter, and please follow up with the newspaper to ask if they received it and whether they will print it.

• Dayton Daily News edletter@coxohio.com
• Huber Heights Courier gsmart@tcnewsnet.com
• Springboro Sun ceisen@tcnewsnet.com
• Centerville-Bellbrook Times tciolek@tcnewsnet.com
• Kettering-Oakwood Times bduffield@tcnewsnet.com
• Englewood Independent rnunnari@tcnewsnet.com

VOLUNTEER FOR NOVEMBER 8TH! We need numerous people to be present at the busiest polls in the County for visibility and lit distribution. For each poll location we will need a morning and evening shift person. Please volunteer today!!!

Adopt your precinct today! We need volunteers for Lit drops for the following areas:

• Bellbrook (Green county) Springboro (Warren)
• Englewood (Montgomery)
• Fairborn
• Miamisburg (Mont)
• Xenia (Green county)
• East Dayton (Mont)

YARD SIGNS DISTRIBUTION Signs are now at a premium and we will not be receiving any more of them. If you still have some signs, please put them on any prominent corner in the county.

• Locations for Sign Pick Up:
  9140 Indian Springs Ct. Centerville, Ohio 45458 (937) 416-7405
  5019 Key West Dr., Huber Heights (937) 233-5866
  Dem HQ, 131 S. Wilkinson, Dayton (937) 225-4007
  AFL-CIO HQ, 4127 E 2nd. St., Dayton (937) 259-9814
  800 Shafor Blvd., Oakwood (937) 299-5771
  131 E. Davis, Yellow Springs * Help yourself. Garage door is open
  7510 Arundel Rd., Trotwood (937) 837-5483
• Please be sure to call or e-mail before pick up.

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SOUTHWESTERN OHIO
CONTACT: DAVID LITTLE 513-477-2651 dplittle@fuse.net

FRIDAY:

• BENGALS BASH The best Tailgate Parties happen in the Backstage District. Find us in the Backstage Alley, 5pm until 8pm on October 28th, featuring entertainment, ticket giveaways, deeply-discounted beverages at participating Backstage establishments, and special appearances by Bengal's players and radio personalities. (Across from the Aronoff Center) ATTENDANCE W/ STICKERS & LITERATURE DISTRIBUTION
• High School Football Doubleheader: Paul Brown Stadium
• Visibility with signs & literature distribution in vicinity of stadium--5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
• Games begin at 6:00 p.m. Oak Hills vs. Colerain, 8:30 Saint Xavier vs. Moeller High School

SATURDAY

• 10:00 - 2:00 p.m Major literature distribution: meet at 1216 East McMillan Street at crossroads of Victory Parkway in Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY:

• 9am-3 pmHistoric Findlay Market: Public visibility and literature distribution. Between Race and Elm Streets at Elder Street in Cincinnati's Over the Rhine - have no fear it is exceptionally welcoming. NEED SIGN VISIBILITY AND LITERATURE DISTRIUTION

SUNDAY:

• Bengal's vs. Green Bay Packers football Game-Sunday Afternoon - need public visibility teams with signs and distribution of literature to an expected crowd of 57,000. Teams need to be in position by noon until one and public visibility is particularly needed post-game from 3:30 until 5:00 p.m. Set up in the 3rd & Plum region, 3rd & Central, 3rd & Race and all along connection points that blend into the stadium crowd flow. NEED MAJOR SIGN VISIBILITY AND LITERATURE DISTRIUTION
• 1PM-5PM Hallelujah Block Party Elder and Findlay Street, (Off Elm) near Findlay Market in Historic Over the Rhine. Held in conjunction with the New Prospect Baptist church--Family Entertainment Music, Free food, drinks, children's safety supplies, vision screening, healthcare information. Need visibility teams/sign and literature distribution.

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Erin Bowser REFORM OHIO NOW, Field Director
Ohio PIRG
36 West Gay Street, Suite 315
Columbus, OH 43215
O: 614-460-8732
C: 614-314-1863
ebowser@ohiopirg.org
www.reformohionow.org
www.ohiopirg.org