Northern California members - call to get organized

[oguinan]

In the past the Northern Cali. group was very effective group in terms of activity and results. We put together campaigns to meet lawmakers, raise publicity, membership drives and raise general awareness. We are in a fantastic position with both Sen. Feinstein and Rep. Pelosi representing this area.

It would be nice to set up a formal chapter to continue pushing the good work that we have already begun. If there is any interest then please let me know and I will start to put things in motion.

All the best!

[vikki76]

I am based in Santa Clara, CA.

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I would be interested in joining northern chapter of bay area

[ArunAntonio]

I am Definitely willing to work towards the common goal of IV and contribute in any way I can. Please go ahead and arrange for a meeting of sorts and I promise to show up .. I am sure we can get more ppl involved as we go along.

[gsc999]

I am interested in joining the local chapter. I am in the Peninsula.

[pappu]

In the past the Northern Cali. group was very effective group in terms of activity and results. We put together campaigns to meet lawmakers, raise publicity, membership drives and raise general awareness. We are in a fantastic position with both Sen. Feinstein and Rep. Pelosi representing this area.

It would be nice to set up a formal chapter to continue pushing the good work that we have already begun. If there is any interest then please let me know and I will start to put things in motion.

All the best!
oguinan, I have heard some positive feedback about you doing volunteer work for IV and IV would like to request you to help in the state chapter effort (Northern California). You can organize all members (that have expressed willingness on this thread) and communicate with them for the local area tasks. Pls view the action items in http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?p=30164#post30164

Members pls contact Oguinan to coordiinate and organize local area activities.

We are planning to have a confrence call in the coming weeks to inform members about the meet the lawmakers drive, explain the process further and answer any questions. Pratik and Anurag would be organizing it. Pls. communicate wth Pratik (since he is in CA) for any questions you may have on meet the lawmakers. Since you are from Nancy Palosi's district your chapter work is important to IV's success. Good luck and best wishes.

For other members who would like to know about oguinan, here is his brief intro: oguinan name is Ollie Guinan. he graduated with an honors degree in Computer Science from one of Europe's top universities. He has been working in the high-tech industry in the San Francisco Bay Area since early 2000 and has been involved in the immigration system since late 2000. he has recently received approval of his labor certification from the Dallas BRC and waiting for a visa number to become available in order to apply for a change of status.

[asanghi]

Hi Guys,
I am based in Santa Clara. I am willing to chip in my efforts.

[oguinan]

Aplogies about the lack of notice, but there will be a conference call to kick off the Northern California chapter on IV on Monday at 8pm PST. I will provide an adjenda before the call in order to keep everything on track. Please send me an email at ojguinan@gmail.com to recieve the dial in number and call details.

Thanks for your support,

oguinan

[pappu]

Aplogies about the lack of notice, but there will be a conference call to kick off the Northern California chapter on IV on Monday at 8pm PST. I will provide an adjenda before the call in order to keep everything on track. Please send me an email at ojguinan@gmail.com to recieve the dial in number and call details.

Thanks for your support,

oguinan
Thank you very much for organizing the confrence call. Members are requested to attend it and send Oguinnan an email to confirm their participation.

[JazzByTheBay]

I'm in Fremont. Please let me know if anything specific is planned for the NorCal/CA chapter. I am available for any volunteer activity with some advance notice.

Cheers!
Jazz

[oguinan]

We had an interesting and productive call in the Northern California chapter this evening. We discussed IV's previous achievements and outlined a short term plan to move forward.

Members agreed to get in contact with local representatives in Sacramento, Santa Clara and San Francisco. It would be great to hear from other members who are interested in meeting with lawmakers in other districts of Northern California (remember that your taxes pay their salaries).

All attendees agreed to bring new members to the next call. We agreed on a goal of 8-10 new members on the call next week. We hope to have another call next week to discuss progress and plans to move forward.

Before the next call an agenda will be provided so that members will be aware of the general issues before the call.

Thanks to everybody for their time tonight - it is greatly appreciated.

oguinan

[pappu]

We had an interesting and productive call in the Northern California chapter this evening. We discussed IV's previous achievements and outlined a short term plan to move forward.

Members agreed to get in contact with local representatives in Sacramento, Santa Clara and San Francisco. It would be great to hear from other members who are interested in meeting with lawmakers in other districts of Northern California (remember that your taxes pay their salaries).

All attendees agreed to bring new members to the next call. We agreed on a goal of 8-10 new members on the call next week. We hope to have another call next week to discuss progress and plans to move forward.

Before the next call an agenda will be provided so that members will be aware of the general issues before the call.

Thanks to everybody for their time tonight - it is greatly appreciated.

oguinan


Thanks Oguinan for taking the lead and organizing this call. Its good to know that several members attened and work has started in the chapter.

[sr123]

I am based in Peninsula and would like pitch in to help in IV local efforts.

[amitjoey]

Thanks Oguinan for taking the lead and organizing this call. Its good to know that several members attened and work has started in the chapter.

I totally missed this, my apologies. I am based in Sacramento, CA and would very much like to be a part of this chapter.
When is the next conf.call or team-event. Is there anything I could do here in Sacramento?.

[ArunAntonio]

I totally missed this, my apologies. I am based in Sacramento, CA and would very much like to be a part of this chapter.
When is the next conf.call or team-event. Is there anything I could do here in Sacramento?.


Amit,
We had a call last week and we had about four people on the call , we most likely will have a call this week as well... please keep checking for info about the call.. we also have another person who is from Sac area who was on the call. Will keep you posted...

[oguinan]

Amit,
We had a call last week and we had about four people on the call , we most likely will have a call this week as well... please keep checking for info about the call.. we also have another person who is from Sac area who was on the call. Will keep you posted...


As Arun mentioned, there will be a conference call tonight at 8pm, have a look at this thread for the details. http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2415

Thanks,

oguinan

[ArunAntonio]

Folks,
We had our second round of calls for the 'Northern California IV Chapter' a few action items came out of it one of it was to creata group so we could communicate better, find below the details of the group

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Here're the details on NC_Immigration_Voice:
Group home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NC_Immigration_Voice
Group email address: NC_Immigration_Voice@yahoogroups.com
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you can also write to me at arunantonio@yahoo.com

[oguinan]

We had another interesting call this week with some new members on the call. This was the second call for the Northern California chapter and we are developing some goals and plans to achieve these goals.
We have setup a yahoo group to facilitate communication within the group and to keep track of our various efforts.

The yahoo group will contain a FAQ on meeting your local lawmaker.
There will be a spreadsheet of Northern California lawmakers where members can volunteer to setup a meeting with their local Congressman.
We discussed putting some formal structures in place to make people accountable for specific goals and to allow volunteers to focus on specific tasks.

Our volunteers with experience in marketing will develop a plan to publicise out name and goals.

We discussed a proposal that we meetup in person in mid January. This meetup will be the official launch of the state chapter.

The next meeting of the Northern California chapter will be announced before Wednesday December 6th.

Thanks to everybody who attended the call and volunteered.

oguinan

[pappu]

congratulations chapter members for your active participation. Good luck.

[ezhil]

I am in San Jose, CA and I can volunteer in IV efforts.

[amitjoey]

We had another interesting call this week with some new members on the call. This was the second call for the Northern California chapter and we are developing some goals and plans to achieve these goals.
We have setup a yahoo group to facilitate communication within the group and to keep track of our various efforts.

The yahoo group will contain a FAQ on meeting your local lawmaker.
There will be a spreadsheet of Northern California lawmakers where members can volunteer to setup a meeting with their local Congressman.
We discussed putting some formal structures in place to make people accountable for specific goals and to allow volunteers to focus on specific tasks.

Our volunteers with experience in marketing will develop a plan to publicise out name and goals.

We discussed a proposal that we meetup in person in mid January. This meetup will be the official launch of the state chapter.

The next meeting of the Northern California chapter will be announced before Wednesday December 6th.

Thanks to everybody who attended the call and volunteered.

oguinan


oguinan, arun. I checked out yahoo-groups for our chapter. How do I make sure I am on the email list. I guess, I should check this thread from time-to time. I would like to be involved in the state-chapter and also learn more by being on the conf.call.

[ArunAntonio]

oguinan, arun. I checked out yahoo-groups for our chapter. How do I make sure I am on the email list. I guess, I should check this thread from time-to time. I would like to be involved in the state-chapter and also learn more by being on the conf.call.

Amit,
We will be having a call soon. If you have registered at the yahoo group rest assured you will get an email about any activities and once you have joined the call you be a part of the activities.

Ollie,
we should plan for a quick call before Christmas and New years and then regroup after the holidays. What say ?

- arun

[tjayant]

Iam in San Ramon, CA, can you add my email id to the mailing list.
-Jayant

[franklin]

Just signed up for the yahoo group - live and work in SF and am willing to help as much as I can

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[franklin]

Is anyone still active in Northern California?

[pappu]

Is anyone still active in Northern California?
pls get in touch with oguinan.
oguinan pls organize combined calls for both northern and southern CA members so that both can get active.

[ramaonline]

I live in the bay area and have signed up for the yahoo group membership.

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[pa_arora]

Count me in. Am located in Dublin, CA and work in San Francisco city.

What do u guys think about distributing the fliers at BART stations?

pa_arora@yahoo.com

[pappu]

Count me in. Am located in Dublin, CA and work in San Francisco city.

What do u guys think about distributing the fliers at BART stations?

pa_arora@yahoo.com

pa_arora,
Thats a good idea. Pls go ahead with the idea. If any chapter member joins you, it will be great else do it yourself. Pls get in touch with Ollie the chapter leader and find out ways you can help and get help from chapter members.

[franklin]

Count me in. Am located in Dublin, CA and work in San Francisco city.

What do u guys think about distributing the fliers at BART stations?

pa_arora@yahoo.com

I'm in - I commute via Muni (live and work in SF) but my "local" station is Montgomery which is a fairly heavily trafficked one.

[glub]

I live almost next door to the Fremont station - I'll take care of that.