January 10th, 2008
Happy New Year! Please read this important announcement. Poker needs you!
2008 will be a critical year for poker. The success and momentum we built
together in 2007 must continue into a more vocal and mobilized grassroots
efforts this year. We cannot move forward without broad support and active
involvement from our members. With that in mind, I am pleased to extend to you
an invitation to become a State Director for the Poker Players Alliance.
I can tell you from my own political experience that there is no more
important mission for the PPA than to have a strong, vocal and coordinated
grassroots effort. With 2008 being a major election year, it is even more
pressing that the PPA become a player in the key battleground states and
districts.
We are taking steps to empower our State Directors. Currently we have state
directors in 30 states, but this important component of our organization will
not be complete until every state in the Union is fully represented. State
Directors are volunteer positions. You will not be compensated monetarily for
your work; however, neither will you be expected to incur any expenses of your
own. We are expanding the program so that there are multiple representatives
from each state. And then, with guidance and support from the PPA, State
Directors will engage in activities at the local and national level that are
aimed at building the organization while promoting and defending the great game
of poker.
These activities will include:
- Training from grassroots professionals who will teach you grassroots tactics
and share ideas - Active recruitment of new PPA members
- Direct communications with the thousands of PPA members in your state
- Organizing local events/poker tournaments to promote the PPA and/or raise
monies for charity - Participation in local political events and arranging meetings between poker
players and elected officials - Engaging in PPA national initiatives such as our planned voter registration
campaign
PPA State Directors will also receive access to special
events planned for the 2008 World Series of Poker and in Washington D.C. You
will also be given recognition on the PPA Web site and in leading poker
publications. State Directors will be the frontline in the fight for poker. Your
fellow poker players will know you are a leader in the fight to protect the
great game.
If you are interested in becoming more actively involved in the PPA, please
apply today to be a State Director by filling out this simple online application
(click here). Current PPA State Directors needn’t apply again.
The submission period ends on Monday, January 28th. The PPA will review all
applications and selections will be made in early February.
Again, a strong a viable State Directors program will be a major thrust of
the PPA’s efforts in 2008. I hope you will consider applying for these important
positions.
Proud to Play Poker,
Alfonse D’Amato, Chairman
Poker Players Alliance
Author Contact Info: Alfonse D’Amato, Poker Players Alliance
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