Come join us for an Election Night celebration for volunteers, supporters, staff and family of Steve Griffith as we await the results of his campaign to be elected to the Oregon House of Representatives.
Come eat, drink and be merry as the political landscape of both Oregon and the U.S. takes shape before our very eyes!
It is because of you that our campaign even exists, and we want to show how thankful we are to have such a large and diverse group of people who, like Steve, want what is best for Oregon.
Here is what you need to know:
- We will start at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, as the polls close in the state of Oregon.
- The event will be held at Steve's house:
10221 SW Terwilliger Place
Portland, OR 97219
- Refreshments will be provided
This will be a night of good cheer, great people, and American history. We hope you can join us!
RSVP to:
- VoteGriffith@gmail.com
-or-
- 503 621-2621
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Campaign Hits High Speed, Eye on Election Day
As we are now in the final 4 weeks of campaigning, we are in full stride meeting voters at the door, farmer's markets, and almost nightly in-district neighborhood coffee events. It is crucial to show your support for Steve now more than ever!
If you want a bumper sticker, button, or lawn sign, please send your information to VoteGriffith@gmail.com or call 503 621-2621 and we'll help you help us.
We encourage all of our supporters to check the website in the coming weeks leading up to the election for updates and quotes from supporters of every political inclination. R, D, I, or otherwise... everyone is backing our guy!
Thanks for your ongoing support... and Go Griffith!
Josh
If you want a bumper sticker, button, or lawn sign, please send your information to VoteGriffith@gmail.com or call 503 621-2621 and we'll help you help us.
We encourage all of our supporters to check the website in the coming weeks leading up to the election for updates and quotes from supporters of every political inclination. R, D, I, or otherwise... everyone is backing our guy!
Thanks for your ongoing support... and Go Griffith!
Josh
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Griffith Campaign Welcomes a Friend from the Past
On Friday, October 3, the campaign will be welcoming Jabah Howard to House District 38 as he flies in from Detroit, Michigan to help Steve make the final push toward Election Day. Although it may seem far-fetched for someone to take time away from their own busy schedule and fly across the country to canvass for an Oregon candidate in a House race, the story is actually quite a bit deeper than that.
Some 40 years ago, Jabeh was the first in his family to attend school at Gboveh (B0-Fay) High School in West Liberia, Africa. He eventually made his way to the Detroit area to attend the Lawrence Technological University and earn his degree. He is currently the head mechanical engineer for the entire Detroit school district.
It was a fundraising letter sent early this Summer that brings him now to the Portland area to give back to one of his former teachers during his days at Gboveh High School
Steve was 24 years old when he, via the Peace Corps, made his way to Liberia to teach at Gboveh High School and first met Jabeh, then a 15 year old student. 38 years later Jabeh is returning the good will by lending a helping hand to his campaign.
Friday night will include a gathering in Lake Oswego where supporters can meet both Steve and Jabeh, hear a little bit about politics, and likely a little more about a friendship that has endured over nearly 4 decades and several thousand miles. Saturday will be spent canvassing at the Farmer's Market at Millenium Park in Lake Oswego as well as nearby neighborhoods, and Sunday we will bid farewell to a volunteer who has provided us with our most unique campaign story to date.
Welcome, Jabah. And thank you for helping our cause!
Some 40 years ago, Jabeh was the first in his family to attend school at Gboveh (B0-Fay) High School in West Liberia, Africa. He eventually made his way to the Detroit area to attend the Lawrence Technological University and earn his degree. He is currently the head mechanical engineer for the entire Detroit school district.
It was a fundraising letter sent early this Summer that brings him now to the Portland area to give back to one of his former teachers during his days at Gboveh High School
Steve was 24 years old when he, via the Peace Corps, made his way to Liberia to teach at Gboveh High School and first met Jabeh, then a 15 year old student. 38 years later Jabeh is returning the good will by lending a helping hand to his campaign.
Friday night will include a gathering in Lake Oswego where supporters can meet both Steve and Jabeh, hear a little bit about politics, and likely a little more about a friendship that has endured over nearly 4 decades and several thousand miles. Saturday will be spent canvassing at the Farmer's Market at Millenium Park in Lake Oswego as well as nearby neighborhoods, and Sunday we will bid farewell to a volunteer who has provided us with our most unique campaign story to date.
Welcome, Jabah. And thank you for helping our cause!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Griffith at the Great Wall
This photo courtesy of volunteer extraordinaire Austin Shiner, who found time to don the campaign T-shirt between Olympic events and make his way to the Great Wall of China. To House District 38... and beyond!
Friday, August 1, 2008
Midsummer's Night Benefit Concert a Success!
This Wednesday was an important night for the Griffith Campaign. After weeks of working to make a difference in the lives of the voters of House District 38, the candidate, his volunteers, and supporters alike gathered to make a difference in the world.
These individuals did so by organizing and hosting a “Midsummer’s Night” benefit concert to raise money for both earthquake relief in China and mosquito nets for Malaria stricken parts of Africa. Friends, volunteers, and the candidate himself enjoyed a summertime potluck dinner before witnessing the talents of both the young and old, students and volunteers, Democrats and Republicans.
The event was a success with over seven hundred dollars raised and sent to the Mercy Corps earthquake relief and Nothing But Nets for mosquito nets in Africa. Thank you to all those who volunteered, performed, and donated to a wonderful cause. You all have made a difference that is bigger than this campaign and the race for the House District 38 seat- you have made a difference in thousands of lives around the world.
These individuals did so by organizing and hosting a “Midsummer’s Night” benefit concert to raise money for both earthquake relief in China and mosquito nets for Malaria stricken parts of Africa. Friends, volunteers, and the candidate himself enjoyed a summertime potluck dinner before witnessing the talents of both the young and old, students and volunteers, Democrats and Republicans.
The event was a success with over seven hundred dollars raised and sent to the Mercy Corps earthquake relief and Nothing But Nets for mosquito nets in Africa. Thank you to all those who volunteered, performed, and donated to a wonderful cause. You all have made a difference that is bigger than this campaign and the race for the House District 38 seat- you have made a difference in thousands of lives around the world.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Griffith Lawn Signs
Every Saturday at the Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market, passersby and market attendees are greeted by a large red tent and the smiling young faces of supporters of the Griffith campaign as well as the candidate, Steve Griffith, himself. But if you ask these individuals what the most memorable part of their interaction with the candidate or his volunteers is the answer probably references the effectiveness of the miniature lawn signs.
Constructed of craft sticks and card stock, the miniature Griffith lawns signs have been a major hit as they interest the voters and create excitement about the campaign and politics during this election season. Though the signs are merely fun and decorative, they represent a very real message, man, and candidate with ideas about how to make Oregon and District 38 a better place.
With the success of the miniature lawn signs noted, the Griffith campaign is looking to further promote the candidate on a larger scale using the full-sized version of the Griffith lawn sign. People with the miniature versions love them as they have been displayed in various flower arrangements and potted plants or simply waved around in the hands of young children who are excited to be included in this grassroots campaign to win the seat during this historic elections season.
To achieve our goal of winning the seat in November, the Griffith Campaign is asking for your help. If you are at all interested in showing your support for Steve Griffith and his ideas, putting up a lawn sign in your yard is a wonderful opportunity to do so!
Please contact the campaign:
Email at votegriffith@gmail.com
-or-
Phone: Josh (503)799-8815
(The signs are blue with the Griffith logo and would be put up in early August)
Constructed of craft sticks and card stock, the miniature Griffith lawns signs have been a major hit as they interest the voters and create excitement about the campaign and politics during this election season. Though the signs are merely fun and decorative, they represent a very real message, man, and candidate with ideas about how to make Oregon and District 38 a better place.
With the success of the miniature lawn signs noted, the Griffith campaign is looking to further promote the candidate on a larger scale using the full-sized version of the Griffith lawn sign. People with the miniature versions love them as they have been displayed in various flower arrangements and potted plants or simply waved around in the hands of young children who are excited to be included in this grassroots campaign to win the seat during this historic elections season.
To achieve our goal of winning the seat in November, the Griffith Campaign is asking for your help. If you are at all interested in showing your support for Steve Griffith and his ideas, putting up a lawn sign in your yard is a wonderful opportunity to do so!
Please contact the campaign:
Email at votegriffith@gmail.com
-or-
Phone: Josh (503)799-8815
(The signs are blue with the Griffith logo and would be put up in early August)
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Steve Griffith for Oregon House JULY CALENDAR
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Steve Griffith for Oregon House
JULY CALENDAR
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Dear Student Volunteers,
Here is the Griffith Campaign Schedule of Events for the month of July. We would love for you to be able to join us at as many of the events as possible to help Steve win the seat in November!
Throughout July, the "Wednesday Canvassing Parties" will continue from 6pm-8pm at Steve's House before each of the speakers and, of course, dessert and intellectual discussion will follow.(Wednesday July 16th, 23rd, 30th)
Also, the Saturday morning Lake Oswego Farmers' Market will continue and we would love it if you all could be there to show support for Steve from 10am-1pm...wearing your awesome campaign T-Shirts, meeting and engaging with market attendees, and canvassing the nearby First Addition neighborhood. (Saturday 12th, 19th, 26th)
Wednesday July 16th--Dave Frohnmayer
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Dave Frohnmayer will be speaking at 1pm at Stoel Rives on the 26th floor. His is a former State Representative, a former Attorney General for the State of Oregon, and currently serves as the President of the University of Oregon in Eugene. He will be speaking about the qualities that make a good, effective leader and those qualities that have proven most influential throughout history.
Wednesday July 23rd--Don Balmer
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Following canvassing from 6-8pm on Wednesday, Don Balmer will be speaking. He is a retired Professor of Political Science from Lewis and Clark College and he will be speaking about the significance of Political Parties in today's politics.
Wednesday July 30th--Musical Night at Steve's
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Join us for a Musical Celebration featuring YOU! Bring your musical talents to share, jam with fellow volunteers and Steve, and enjoy a light potluck dinner beforehand and bring a special dish of your own!
We have made great progress so far and we would like to continue with your help!
Please let us know if you can be with us for these exciting events!
votegriffith@gmail.com
Steve Griffith for Oregon House
JULY CALENDAR
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dear Student Volunteers,
Here is the Griffith Campaign Schedule of Events for the month of July. We would love for you to be able to join us at as many of the events as possible to help Steve win the seat in November!
Throughout July, the "Wednesday Canvassing Parties" will continue from 6pm-8pm at Steve's House before each of the speakers and, of course, dessert and intellectual discussion will follow.(Wednesday July 16th, 23rd, 30th)
Also, the Saturday morning Lake Oswego Farmers' Market will continue and we would love it if you all could be there to show support for Steve from 10am-1pm...wearing your awesome campaign T-Shirts, meeting and engaging with market attendees, and canvassing the nearby First Addition neighborhood. (Saturday 12th, 19th, 26th)
Wednesday July 16th--Dave Frohnmayer
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dave Frohnmayer will be speaking at 1pm at Stoel Rives on the 26th floor. His is a former State Representative, a former Attorney General for the State of Oregon, and currently serves as the President of the University of Oregon in Eugene. He will be speaking about the qualities that make a good, effective leader and those qualities that have proven most influential throughout history.
Wednesday July 23rd--Don Balmer
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Following canvassing from 6-8pm on Wednesday, Don Balmer will be speaking. He is a retired Professor of Political Science from Lewis and Clark College and he will be speaking about the significance of Political Parties in today's politics.
Wednesday July 30th--Musical Night at Steve's
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Join us for a Musical Celebration featuring YOU! Bring your musical talents to share, jam with fellow volunteers and Steve, and enjoy a light potluck dinner beforehand and bring a special dish of your own!
We have made great progress so far and we would like to continue with your help!
Please let us know if you can be with us for these exciting events!
votegriffith@gmail.com
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