Final Days Until the Election, Help Needed

Hello to All,

Thank you for your support in my running for the Pleasant Valley School Board.  Many of you have asked how is it going and I wanted to give you an update.  November 6^th is coming up on us very fast.  We need your help to make sure the we win!  Details below.

Update on the last 4 Months

Just to recap the last 4 months, I would like to thank everyone for the supporting the Kelly Long campaign by putting up a sign in your lawn and car, endorsements, wearing a button, passing out brochures, walking the neighborhoods, talking with friends, holding parties and meet n greets, letters to the editor, Facebooking, emailing, and sending in a donations for campaign costs.

• Over 240 signs out in mostly families’ yards.  This says a lot about the support to our campaign!
• Over 11,000 brochures were sent out to our absentee ballot voters.  This provided additional public awareness. Over half our community votes absentee.Click to see Mailer: Long2012Mailer Additional mailers delivered door to door and at events.
• We also have been to many locations in Camarillo such as the Farmer’s Market, the soccer fields, the Chili Cook Off (where we won 2^ndPlace for the People’s Choice), and Concert at the Park to name a few.
• There are such great organizations that have welcomed me to their meetings and/or events in town such as the Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, CPRLWF, AAUW, Camarillo Hospice, Pleasant Valley Historical Society, PVEA, PVSD, and Friends of the Library.
• The Ventura County of Education and the Pleasant Valley School District has provided new board member training in case we win the election.
• The Chamber of Commerce also held a forum for the Candidates to answer questions and talk about our platform.

I may have missed some event we have done. It has been a very busy election.

Next Week – We need your help!

We are wrapping it up and want to end with it with a bang!  There are opportunities to help:

1. Spreading the word.  Being supported by the community is extremely important.  Those who don’t know me will ask perhaps one of you if they should vote for me.
2. Shake some signs. We will be waving to people on the corner with signs Sat 11/3 through Tuesday 11/6 at 7 am to 8 am and 5 pm to 6 pm.  Email me if you want to join in or just come by!
   1. Santa Rosa and Adolfo
   2. Ponderosa and Arneil (location to be confirmed)
3. Donations needed.  We are short in our donations to pay for the signs, buttons, brochures, and mailers. Every penny counts.  If you are still interested in donating, now is the time to do it.  Send your donation in made out to Kelly Long Committee at 5235 Mission Oaks Blvd. #874, Camarillo, CA 93012.

Thank you for everything!

Kelly Long

(805) 206-9853

km.long@verizon.net

Kelly Long for Pleasant Valley School Board

www.KellyLongforPVSD.com

Kelly Long Wins Endorsement of Pleasant Valley Education Association

Kelly Long has won the endorsement of the Pleasant Valley Education Association along with Susan Kitchens. She also has the support of La Mariposa Teachers where she volunteers numberous hours to all teachers and all students.

Please read these two great letters of support that were published in the Camarillo Acorn on 10/19/2012.

http://www.thecamarilloacorn.com/news/2012-10-19/Letters/Kitchens_and_Long_shown_support.html

Kelly Long’s Goals for Pleasant Valley School Board

I would like the community members of Camarillo to know my goals if elected for the Pleasant Valley School Board.   I have been making every effort to meet people at various locations such as the Farmer’s Market, the Chili Cook Off, Taste of Camarillo, Back to School Nights, PVSD School Board Meetings, local organization meetings, meet-n-greets, walking door to door, and more.  In case you didn’t get a chance to see the Chamber of Commerce Candidate’s Forum or to talk to me about my goals, please watch this recorded video.

Kelly Long talks about her goals as a Pleasant Valley School Board of Trustee

Absentee ballots have been mailed out and it is time for you to vote.  I ask you to Vote for Kelly Long for Pleasant Valley School Board.

Teacher Support Long for Pleasant Valley School Board

I am deeply touched by the support of Christine Elliott and all the teachers of La Mariposa Elementary School.  I love working with you all. Thank you!

Kitchens, Long deserve vote

Two excellent candidates are running for Pleasant Valley School District’s  board of trustees: Suzanne Kitchens and Kelly Long.

Suzanne had been an engaged trustee for 12 years. As in the 20 years of  volunteer service to our schools before joining the board, Suzanne always goes  above and beyond.

While her own children are now grown, she is a frequent presence at all PVSD  schools. She talks with and listens to parents and teachers. She knows what is  going on in our classrooms and with our children.

To further meet student needs, Suzanne has been a member of the California  School Boards Association for many years. She currently is director for Region  11, giving voice to local needs and concerns when meeting with the state  superintendent, state legislators and the governor. Suzanne has earned our  vote.

Kelly Long is an organized, energetic and effective parent volunteer.  With  two young children attending PVSD schools, she cares deeply about quality  classroom instruction.

A hallmark of her volunteer efforts has been a commitment to serving all  children, supporting all teachers, engaging all parents in working toward  excellence and opportunity.

Kelly is a natural and positive leader who inspires others to join in her  efforts, whether it’s to ensure healthy lunches, create classroom gardens or  work on fundraisers.

She will take a big picture view as we move into the future, informed by her  own experience and her genuine capacity to listen and learn. Kelly has earned  our vote.

– Christine Elliott,

Camarillo

The letter was also signed by the teachers at La Mariposa School. – Editor

Ventura County Star, October 11, 2012

Read more:  http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/oct/11/kitchens-long-deserve-vote/?partner=RSS#ixzz29RAYLSqy – vcstar.com