MHQ Guide 2022

GOALS

• Register Voters (see sections below)
  
• Recruit for IMDC involvement (https://inlandmendodems.org/WP/join-imdc/)
  
• Get Out The Vote for endorsed candidates
• Encourage participation/involvement in other states (turn red to blue)
  • Got to OTHER RACES to find out how you can get involved
• Raise $ - do not SELL swag!

HOW

• Volunteer time for MHQ (https://inlandmendodems.org/WP/document/mhq-volunteer-2022/)
  
• Pick up MHQ Kit (where?)
• Familiarize yourself with candidates - why we support them (or not)
• Local involvement- yard signs, precinct walk, host a candidate event, join IMDC and identify skill set if interested in helping

WHERE

• MHQ Sites Locations
• Donate time, donate mileage or request reimbursement @ $ .50/mi

DECORUM

• No arguing- choose to stay on task, be respectful with face to face conversation

MHQ Kit

• MHQ Kit Contents

What to do on your MHQ Day

• Prior to picking up the KIT, you can read the guide and KIT contents which you can access at InlandMendoDems.org on line
• You will be advised about where to pick up the KIT
• Load the kit into your car along with your own chair(s) and table, and rocks to hold down the papers
• An ironing board and chairs will be available if you don't have a suitable chair or table
• Drive to the assigned site and set up the materials on the table along with a donation can. We do not sell the swag but we encourage and accept donations
  • MHQ Sites Locations
• You can bring food and drink for yourself and feel free to leave the materials if you need a break, but be sure to safely store any money in the donations jar before you leave and return it to the donation jar when you return
• You can stay while folks are paying attention to our literature and leave when it seems like the crowds are going away
• Make sure you fill out your experience report to help improve MHQ. Available online, or enclosed form
  
  • Share Your Experience

What to Bring With You

• Bring your own water bottle
• Bring your own chair or use the folding chair supplied
• Bring any snacks you may need
• Bring some paper weights (rocks)
• Set our materials about candidates on table/ironng board
• Registration materials for new voters should be prominent
• Guard donation funds if you need a break (restroom)
• Be friendly but admit ignorance if necessary.