Here's an email I sent to Gene and Sandy Lundergan - the two wondeful fearless leaders of the MoveOn.org Madison Council, of which I was a part. I think it would be more accurate to say that they were the Regional Coordinators, but I can't quite remember...The big day when we can start recalling our @ssh*le governor is almost upon us, and it would have been a very exciting time for me back in WI!
Hi Sandy and Gene! Great to hear from you too! We're SO annoyed we won't be able to sign for the recalls, but perhaps getting the elections schedule will be the "easy" part and then we can still be involved with voting for WHOEVER runs against Walker. I'm assuming he'll be recalled, but that voting in a new Governor would be the trickier part? Do we know yet who would run against him? What's Feingold up to these days??
Will you guys be sure to keep us updated on who/what we should be voting for when the elections come around? It's hard to stay on top of that while living so far away, but we do definitely want to help WI out!! You wouldn't believe how progressive Holland is. I'm sure you already know/have heard, but life here is just fabulous! Gay marriage is something that was over and done with 10 years ago, and now they're trying to make it ILLEGAL to refuse to marry two people of the same sex! That's a far cry for fighting for domestic partnership rights like we're doing back home!! :( Speaking of which, Terry and I are now registered domestic partners! Just for the purposes of my resident permit though. :) It's not actually a big deal for us...
I've already found another organization to become involved in - it's different from the political work with MoveOn, but more closely related to the other non-profit I was doing in Madison. Here's a link to it: http://www.kalinga.nl/www/english/
It works to educate street kids in the Philippines, as well as to engage their parents in educational programs. It may seem a little random, but it's JUST the sort of thing I'm interested in. It's the kind of non-profit work that would make me want to get up everyday and go to work, but unfortunately this is just a volunteer position with no job prospect associated with it, but it will be interested, engaging, meaningful, rewarding and look good on my resume while I'm looking for a "real" job! :) As a preschool teacher I obviously very strongly believe in the value of educating the next generation if we have any hope of a brighter future, and I don't think there's ANY excuse for even one child slipping under the radar, but this obviously is not a global reality.
I have an "interview" with the organizer in a neighboring city next Tuesday just to talk about how I can help. I'm excited, and hope that we can find something for me to contribute! It's hard not having a social network here - the first volunteer position I applied for wanted me to hold fundraisers amongst my friends, family and colleagues, of which I have NONE! At least not here yet anyway! :) That one was based in my city, called the Kumbatio Foundation, and worked with schools in Kenya. That would have been perfect too, but oh well...
Well best of luck with all the recall efforts! Let me know if there's anything I can do remotely! Miss you guys lots!!
Em
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For any other Madisonians who might be reading this, I would also appreciate your voting advice as well! I find it easier just to ask trusted sources then have to go do my own figuring out about what I'm voting on and who for and whatnot. Thanks in advance!! Miss you all!! xx
Hi Sandy and Gene! Great to hear from you too! We're SO annoyed we won't be able to sign for the recalls, but perhaps getting the elections schedule will be the "easy" part and then we can still be involved with voting for WHOEVER runs against Walker. I'm assuming he'll be recalled, but that voting in a new Governor would be the trickier part? Do we know yet who would run against him? What's Feingold up to these days??
Will you guys be sure to keep us updated on who/what we should be voting for when the elections come around? It's hard to stay on top of that while living so far away, but we do definitely want to help WI out!! You wouldn't believe how progressive Holland is. I'm sure you already know/have heard, but life here is just fabulous! Gay marriage is something that was over and done with 10 years ago, and now they're trying to make it ILLEGAL to refuse to marry two people of the same sex! That's a far cry for fighting for domestic partnership rights like we're doing back home!! :( Speaking of which, Terry and I are now registered domestic partners! Just for the purposes of my resident permit though. :) It's not actually a big deal for us...
I've already found another organization to become involved in - it's different from the political work with MoveOn, but more closely related to the other non-profit I was doing in Madison. Here's a link to it: http://www.kalinga.nl/www/english/
It works to educate street kids in the Philippines, as well as to engage their parents in educational programs. It may seem a little random, but it's JUST the sort of thing I'm interested in. It's the kind of non-profit work that would make me want to get up everyday and go to work, but unfortunately this is just a volunteer position with no job prospect associated with it, but it will be interested, engaging, meaningful, rewarding and look good on my resume while I'm looking for a "real" job! :) As a preschool teacher I obviously very strongly believe in the value of educating the next generation if we have any hope of a brighter future, and I don't think there's ANY excuse for even one child slipping under the radar, but this obviously is not a global reality.
I have an "interview" with the organizer in a neighboring city next Tuesday just to talk about how I can help. I'm excited, and hope that we can find something for me to contribute! It's hard not having a social network here - the first volunteer position I applied for wanted me to hold fundraisers amongst my friends, family and colleagues, of which I have NONE! At least not here yet anyway! :) That one was based in my city, called the Kumbatio Foundation, and worked with schools in Kenya. That would have been perfect too, but oh well...
Well best of luck with all the recall efforts! Let me know if there's anything I can do remotely! Miss you guys lots!!
Em
xx
For any other Madisonians who might be reading this, I would also appreciate your voting advice as well! I find it easier just to ask trusted sources then have to go do my own figuring out about what I'm voting on and who for and whatnot. Thanks in advance!! Miss you all!! xx
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