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Demographics

US Census Data • Find economic and demographic insight for each Franklin County, Vermont town:

Member List

Open Spreadsheet (Google Sheets) • Use this contact list to reach out to town, county, and state Democratic committee members.

Who has access?
Town officers (chair, vice-chair, treasurer, secretary) have free access to this list.
I can't access the list / link doesn't work
You may be asked to login to a Google account, or enter your email for permission: Select "Viewer" and enter your email if prompted. Alternatively, consider creating a Google account using your existing non-Gmail address. Otherwise, contact your county chair or fill out this contact form.
I'd like a PDF / print copy
Contact your county chair or fill out this contact form.

Voter File

VoteBuilder.com • The Voter Activation Network (or VAN) is the Democratic Party's database of voters. This information comes from public and private sources, and is kept fresh by users making edits and adding notes. Sort of like a big phone book of voters that everyone helps keep current.

How do I get on VAN?
Town chairs (or someone they assign) have free access to this database. To gain access to VAN, contact your county chair or fill out this contact form.
How do I get training?
Browse the VAN Resource Library, or get started with "VAN 101" on YouTube.
I have another question
Your county chair can connect you to experts. Email or use this contact form.

POSITIONS

Bills & Votes

Official State Website • Use the Vermont General Assembly's search function to find bills, legislators, and legislators' voting records. Some alternatives:

VoteSmart
Requires creating a free account. Search your legislator's name to find their bio, votes, positions, and ratings from interest groups.
BillTrack50
Requires creating a free account. Search your legislator's state and/or name to find their voting records for the current legislative session.

Elected Offices

View Elected Offices • Find elected positions at the Party, town, district, and state that are open next election. Maintained by the county Party, but includes your town clerk's contact information: Please reach out to them for confirmation.

TOOLS

Shared Files

Google Drive • Save your documents online to collaborate easily, avoid losing work, share files easily, and to cut down on paper usage.

What do I have access to?
Different roles can access different shared folders via Google Drive:
I can't access the list / link doesn't work
You may be asked to login to a Google account, or enter your email for permission: Select "Viewer" and enter your email if prompted. Alternatively, consider creating a Google account using your existing non-Gmail address. Otherwise, contact your county chair or fill out this contact form.

COMMUNICATION

Email Groups

Google Groups (Web) • Town officers can send messages using "listservs" or group emails.

The link doesn't work
You may be asked to login to a Google account. Consider creating a Google account using your existing non-Gmail address. Otherwise, contact your county chair or fill out this contact form.
Who gets my messages?
Current and former town committee members, plus town voters who have signed up to receive updates.
Can I send messages?
Town officers (chair, vice-chair, treasurer, secretary) are granted access allowing them to send group emails.
How do I send messages?
Add your town's group email address to the "BCC" line:
- bakersfield(at)fcvtdemocrats(dot)org
- berkshire(at)fcvtdemocrats(dot)org
- enosburgh(at)fcvtdemocrats(dot)org
- fairfax(at)fcvtdemocrats(dot)org
- fairfield(at)fcvtdemocrats(dot)org
- fletcher(at)fcvtdemocrats(dot)org
- franklin(at)fcvtdemocrats(dot)org
- georgia(at)fcvtdemocrats(dot)org
- highgate(at)fcvtdemocrats(dot)org
- montgomery(at)fcvtdemocrats(dot)org
- richford(at)fcvtdemocrats(dot)org
- stalbanscity(at)fcvtdemocrats(dot)org
- stalbanstown(at)fcvtdemocrats(dot)org
- sheldon(at)fcvtdemocrats(dot)org
- swanton(at)fcvtdemocrats(dot)org
How often should I send emails?
It's best to limit messages to once per week. Any more and readers may unsubscribe.
Any tips on writing emails?
Read this blueprint. Take care to remove quoted or forwarded text. And always proofread, proofread, proofread!

Group Chats

Download the Signal app • Use Signal to chat with town, caucus, and committee leadership across devices.

Why should I use Signal?
Signal makes it easy to maintain small group communications. It also has many security benefits.
Can I access the group chat?
We're currently restricting group chats to town officers and designees.
How do I join the group chat?
Town officers or designees can request an invite. Contact your county chair or fill out this form.

Virtual Meetings

Google Meet • Video conferencing makes your meeting accessible. Join or host a meeting using Google Meet.

Can I setup virtual meetings for my committee?
Yes. We're happy to create virtual meetings for Democratic groups. Contact your county chair or fill out this form.

SOCIAL

Facebook Group

Official Facebook Group • Join the official Group to share action-oriented content and get event invites.

Facebook Pages

Official Facebook Page • Share the county Democratic committee's Page and its content to your feed.

I want a Page for my committee
Creating a Page under our Meta Business account comes with many benefits. Contact your county chair or fill out this form to create a Page.

Front Porch Forum

Join Front Porch Forum • Share content to regional Forums distributed online and via email.

I want a Profile for my committee
It's already been made. To join the Profile, contact your county chair or fill out this form.
I want to post to FPF by email
If your email is attached to an FPF account and that account has access to a Forum, you can send postings to it via email:
- bakersfield(at)frontporchforum(dot)com
- berkshire(at)frontporchforum(dot)com
- enosburgh(at)frontporchforum(dot)com
- fairfax(at)frontporchforum(dot)com
- fairfield(at)frontporchforum(dot)com
- fletcher(at)frontporchforum(dot)com
- franklin(at)frontporchforum(dot)com
- georgia(at)frontporchforum(dot)com
- highgate(at)frontporchforum(dot)com
- montgomery(at)frontporchforum(dot)com
- richford(at)frontporchforum(dot)com
- saintalbanscity(at)frontporchforum(dot)com
- saintalbanstown(at)frontporchforum(dot)com
- sheldon(at)frontporchforum(dot)com
- swanton(at)frontporchforum(dot)com

DOCUMENTS

Activity Schedule

View Schedule • Politics is measured in two-year cycles. As a Party member, you can anticipate taking part in different activities each year.

Party Handbook

View Handbook (Google Docs) • The VDP Party Leader handbook is a robust document detailing nearly every aspect of organizing and running a local Democratic committee. A must-read for town and county officers.

FUNDRAISING

ActBlue

Donate Page • Share this link with potential donors and on social media. The county Democratic committee does most of the local Party fundraising.

My town committee needs funds
The county committee welcomes funding requests! Contact your county chair or fill out this form.
Can my town committee join ActBlue?
Yes, but it requires campaign finance training. Contact your county chair or fill out this form.

Merch

Pending: The county Democratic committee is working with Financial Innovations, Inc. to offer USA and union-made merchandise via ActBlue.

Can I get merch made for my committee?
Yes. Contact your county chair or fill out this form to share your design or idea.

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