1. Speak with a voter and change the future of Oregon 2. Send-Off Rally for Paul Evans 3. Ted's birthday bash Ron Saxton's only idea in this campaign is to privatize essential state services. While we've all read about private companies like Halliburton and Enron providing our soldiers in the Middle East with tainted water and laundry service at $100/bag or creating an energy crisis to increase profits, right-wing Ron is pushing to bring that same service to Oregon. He has said any service that can be found in the yellow pages -- including delivering and paying for health care -- should be handled by private companies. If he had his way, he'd privatize every public service with companies like Halliburton and Enron. "The majority of costs that governments incur are people," Saxton said in a recent Oregonian article. Is that an Oregon you want to live in? An Oregon where important services are contracted out to the lowest bidder whose only concern is their private bank account and not those doing the jobs and receiving the care? With your help, we can keep that from happening. Governor Ted Kulongoski says he's not interested in laying off public employees just to create minimum-wage jobs. Instead, he will continue creating real jobs paying a real wage for Oregonians. We have seven days left to re-elect Governor Kulongoski.

1. Speak with a voter and change the future of Oregon

Studies, and experience, have shown that the best way to influence a voter is through direct contact -- either on the phone or face-to-face. It's more effective than a mailer and it's more effective than a television commercial. This direct voter contact leaves a voter feeling as if they have been listened to, which is critical when you're trying to convince someone their vote is important. How can you help us call or knock on the doors of thousands of voters across the county in the next seven days? Phone banks: Sunday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 232 NE 9th, Portland Canvasses: 232 NE 9th, Portland Tue. Oct 31 - Fri. Nov 3; 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sat. Nov. 4: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., noon to 4 p.m. Sun. Nov. 5: 1-5 p.m., 3-7 p.m. Mon. Nov. 6: 1-5 p.m., 5-8 p.m. Tue. Nov. 7: All day (until 7:30 p.m.) We especially need canvassers for the last four days of the campaign. By turning out hundreds of canvassers this weekend, we can ensure that Democrats vote, which means Democrats win. Theme nights: October 31: Halloween costume contest November 1: Latino/Latina night; Rob Brading call night; Senator Ron Wyden staff night November 2: Women's Night II November 3: TGI Friday potluck night November 4: Family campaign day November 5: V for Victory Day November 6: Blue Monday November 7: Election Day We also need people who can serve as drivers to go pick up and/or deliver ballots to voters. Requirements include having a current Oregon drivers license, insurance, and a vehicle. Contact the office and ask for extension 291 for more details. Call 503-239-VOTE (8683), e-mail field@multdems.org or stop in at 232 NE 9th in Portland to help out. You can also click here to sign up online. In appreciation of our volunteers, we have free tickets to the governor's birthday party for first 20 people who sign up for three volunteer shifts between now and Election Day. The password is 66 -- call our office at 503-239-VOTE for more information. Can't volunteer, but want to help out? Your donation to the Multnomah County Democrats helps to pay for our Get Out The Vote efforts and to feed our volunteers.

2. Send-Off Rally for Paul Evans

Paul Evans, military war veteran, educator and candidate for the Oregon Senate announced that he will accompany the 116th Air Control Squadron to the Middle East for a 60-day mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Evans will be deployed November 5th, two days before he will know whether or not he gets elected to the Oregon legislature. We're going to make sure Paul gets elected while he's off serving our country on his eighth tour of duty to a combat zone. Join Representative Darlene Hooley, and Governor Ted Kulongoski Saturday for a special send-off rally and reception for Paul. This event is free and open to everyone. When: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 pm, Saturday, November 4 Where: Governor Kulongoski Campaign Headquarters, 128 NE 7th Street, Portland RSVP to 503.365.0695 3. Ted's birthday bash Celebrate Kulongoski's birthday with us next Friday, November 3, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. Tickets are just $66 a person and the festivities kick off at 5:30 pm. When: 5:30 p.m., Saturday, November 3 Location: Oregon Convention Center, Oregon Ballroom For more information or sign up, reserve your ticket online or call 503-546-0416. Thank you for taking the time to read today's volunteer e-mail. With only one week to go, we especially need your help in ensuring victory for Democrats on November 7th. Sincerely, Jenni Simonis Field Director Multnomah County Democrats P.S. We're giving away tickets to the Governor's Birthday Party to the first 20 people who sign up for three or more shifts. What can you do to help Democrats win November 7th?