Media Coverage
An article was written about the meeting on Monday in the Ryersonian that you can check out here: http://www.journalism.ryerson
We should also expect one in the next issue of the Ryerson Free Press.
Immediate Volunteering Needs
If you're interested in doing any or all of these things, reply to this e-mail asap.
1) Sustainability Fair Booth: Next week is Sustainability week, and among other cool goings-on, there will be a sustainability fair, where campus groups can strut their stuff, so to speak. It will be happening in Podium on Tuesday between 11am and 3pm. We need people to
-help make a display board with information about the party
-sit at the table and chat with passers-by. Don't worry, you won't need to know all that much about the platform and stuff! If we have enough volunteers, there should be at least two people at the table at all times. How about we split the time up into two shifts; 11-1, and 1-3.
-sit at the table and chat with passers-by. Don't worry, you won't need to know all that much about the platform and stuff! If we have enough volunteers, there should be at least two people at the table at all times. How about we split the time up into two shifts; 11-1, and 1-3.
2) Pamphletting David Suzuki: Before and after the David Suzuki speech this Friday (at 5:30ish to 8:30ish), we need people to hand out pamphlets about the platform.
3) Daily Canvassing: At 1pm and 6pm every weekday, we need volunteers to help blanket the riding with green literature. If you're interested in doing this, contact Jason Hammond at jason@christindal.ca.
Other Stuff that We'd love you to do
1) If you do have facebook, join our group! http://ryerson.facebook.com
Also, join Chris Tindal's facebook group: http://ryerson.facebook.com
2) Come to our GTA Green Pub Night, happening right here at Ryerson! People from campus Green groups from U of T, York, UTSC, and anywhere else (Know any George Brown students?) are dropping by the imperial to chat, and talk election. We'd love to have you!
The Imperial Pub
54 Dundas St. E (just east of Victoria)
8pm
http://ryerson.facebook.com
3) Come to the David Suzuki after party! The godfather of green himself is coming to Toronto, but I'm afraid the tickets are pretty much sold out. Don't worry, though, there's an after party being held by the Green Party! Chris will be there, as well as Deputy party leader Adrienne Carr.
O'Grady's
171 College St. (near McCaul)
8:30pm
http://ryerson.facebook.com
4) Think about what we can do on campus: We want to be loud, we want to be confident, we want to make a splash, and we want to have fun. I really want to hear your ideas on how we can do that. There are so many fun things we can do beyond the traditional campaign stuff. Are there any of you that have talents out there that would be handy? Like harp-playing skills, or film-making skills, or anything else? Don't be shy! For example, we're arranging a bet between me and the leader of the Campus Liberals to have to do something embarrassing. I'll keep you posted on that one
Reasons why this election is ours!
In case you missed the meeting, or didn't catch the whole thing, I will list here all the factors that are making Toronto Centre the best chance the Green Party's ever had:
-The election was called in December. An incredibly long campaign allows us to become incredibly prepared.
-There are only elections happening in 4 ridings, instead of the 308 we're used to. This means that the party can focus more of it's resources here!
-Loads of people from across the country are coming right here to help us in every way.
-The Green Party has gained an enormous amount of experience and media exposure in the past three years. A number of the party's staff have jumped ship from other parties, and bring with them decades of election experience.
-In the city of Toronto (the '416'), the Green Party is currently polling at 15%, tied with the NDP. Our percentage in Toronto Centre itself is undoubtably higher. And the NDP has been openly antagonistic of Rosedale, a neighbourhood that makes up a large part of the riding.
-The Conservative candidate is simply not a contender.
-Bob Rae, the Liberal candidate, has a negative reputation from his time as NDP premier of Ontario.
-We have a growing number of endorsements from prominent community members.
-Here on campus, none of the other parties have a visible presence. We have the opportunity to sweep Ryerson in a sea of green.
-Our candidate, Chris Tindal, is well informed and well spoken. He's the perfect guy for the job.
-We have you!!
Happy election!
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