Phone campaign for HB-40

[Shawn.L]

I know many of us, for a variety of reasons, cannot make it to Harrisburg for the 18th and 19th to support this bill.

But no-one doesnt have the time to make a few calls.

here's how it works.
Call at least 5 of the reps listed below.
Tell them to SUPPORT HB40, wether that means you speak to them directly or leave a message with a clerk including your contact info.
post about it
me and everyone else in the thread will rep you.

State Rep. Thomas Caltagirone (D-127) (717) 787-3525
State Rep. Deberah Kula (D-52) (717) 772-1858
State Rep. Kathy Manderino (D-194) (717) 787-1254
State Rep. John Pallone (D-54) (717) 783-1819
State Rep. Don Walko (D-20) (717) 787-5470
State Rep. Joseph Brennan (D-133) (717) 772-9902
State Rep. James Casorio (D-56) (717) 783-3483
State Rep. Paul Drucker (D-157) (717) 705-2003
State Rep. Bryan Lentz (D-161) (717) 787-8574
State Rep. Joseph Petrarca (D-55) (717) 787-5142
State Rep. Josh Shapiro (D-153) (717) 783-7619
State Rep. Greg Vitali (D-166) (717) 787-7647
State Rep. Chelsa Wagner (D-22) (717) 783-1582
State Rep. Ronald Waters (D-191) (717) 772-9850
State Rep. Jesse White (D-46) (717) 783-6437
State Rep. Ron Marsico (R-105) (717) 783-2014
State Rep. Mike Vereb (R-150) (717) 705-7164
State Rep. Tom Creighton (R-37) (717) 772-5290
State Rep. Will Gabig (R-199) (717) 772-2280
State Rep. Dick Stevenson (R-8) (717) 783-6438
State Rep. Glen Grell (R-87) (717) 783-2063
State Rep. Kate Harper (R-61) (717) 787-2801
State Rep. Tim Krieger (R-57) (717) 260-6146
State Rep. Bernie O’Neill (R-29) (717) 705-7170
State Rep. Todd Rock (R-90) (717) 783-5218
State Rep. Katie True (R-41) (717) 705-7161

[Shawn.L]

well, just got off the phone with a few and one said
"oh, are you calling about HB40? Weve had a hundered calls today."

me: "well, make that 101"

Most times they are not in or available, but you can leave a message. A good sample script for those of you that are new to this:

"Hell, is the represenative in ? "
"no, he/she is __________"
"Could you please take a message for me ? "
"Sure."
"My name is ______________ . I am aware that HB40 will be coming up in committee on the 19th. Please communicate my support for that bill. Thank you. "

[cadence2arms]

I have been calling but I guess no one is in on fridays! Big surprise. Leaving messages, Thats the best I can do for now. Already emailed everyone I could.

[Shawn.L]

I have been calling but I guess no one is in on fridays! Big surprise. Leaving messages, Thats the best I can do for now. Already emailed everyone I could.

doesnt matter if they are not in.

when they get back to the office their assistant will say

"wow, the phones been ringing off the hook with people calling to support this HB40. Heres a list of umpteenthousand names............. "

[87th PVI]

Are these reps on the list those who are on the fence or don't support the bill? I don't imagine we'd be using our time to contact those who already support the bill.

Here's one who (last I knew) does not support the bill.
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/...bio.cfm?id=304

We need the Philly residents to let him know they support this bill & vote!

[Shawn.L]

Are these reps on the list those who are on the fence or don't support the bill? I don't imagine we'd be using our time to contact those who already support the bill.

Here's one who (last I knew) does not support the bill.
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/...bio.cfm?id=304

We need the Philly residents to let him know they support this bill & vote!

these are the members of the judiciary committee

they are the ones who will be discussing it on the 19th and voting as to wether or not it ever gets out of committee and onto the floor for a vote.

last year it died in committee

call them all

[87th PVI]

these are the members of the judiciary committee

they are the ones who will be discussing it on the 19th and voting as to wether or not it ever gets out of committee and onto the floor for a vote.

last year it died in committee

call them all

Ahhhh.... ok I'm on it!

[87th PVI]

Had to wait for an important phone call before I could start, but then called Rep White & found out he is a co-sponsor on the bill.

called Ronald Waters next & got an answering machine since it's now 4:59PM
Left a message telling them I support the bill

I'll make the rest of the calls on Monday.


(notice how I started in the middle with the Dems & am working my way up the list... then I'll do the GOP. I was figuring if everyone calls the first few & then gets distracted or tired & stops thinking they may not have gotten them all but they at least did their part, the ones at the end of the list wouldn't get as many calls... & I figured the GOP would be the ones more likely to already be on our side on this. Wouldn't ya know it I'd pick a Democrat who is co sponsoring it as my first call!)

[Madame71]

I had no idea about the phone campaign until now.
I had sent all my emails while I was working to help show my support.
I'll be making all my calls on Monday.

[eXceLon]

Shawn:

Rep. Joseph Petrarca's local office is less than a 5 minutes walk from my front door, if you think there is any benefit to deliverying something in writing rather than just a phone call...

(Not really sure how all this stuff works.)