The Ryan Meili Money Bomb

A message from MLA David Forbes:

It’s been a great campaign so far. Relatively unknown outside of Saskatoon and Courval when he declared, Ryan has been impressing people from across Saskatchewan. He’s been inspiring New Democrats in communities throughout the province, reminding them why they became New Democrats in the first place.

And he’s scaring Brad Wall – which can only be a good thing. According to CBC’s Stefani Langenegger:

"...Brad Wall would rather run against Dwain Lingenfelter than Ryan Meili, a social democratic doctor living a social democratic life"

Ryan and our whole team have been running a vigorous and effective campaign. We’ve earned the respect and support of New Democrats from every corner of the province and every part of the party. We’ve shown the value of the internet and new technology as campaign tools. According to Alberta political scientist Dr. Chanchal Bhattacharya:

“Three of the campaigns are using the internet like it’s still 2000. Despite very limited resources, Meili is effectively using Web 2.0 social media like YouTube and Facebook to reach new voters and energize existing ones. It’s a 21st century Saskatchewan campaign.”

It’s been a great campaign, but money is still the lifeblood of any political campaign. Ryan and our team have done well to this point, but we estimate that we need another $20,000 to see us through to the convention on June 6.

So I’m asking for your help.

I’d like you to give $34 to the Ryan Meili Campaign before May 31, 2009.

Why $34?

Ryan Meili is 34!

I mention this because lot’s of people keep talking about Ryan’s youth – and he is the youngest candidate.

But he’s still 34.

That’s one year older than Ed Schreyer when he became Premier of Manitoba.

That’s three years older than Roy Romanow when he became Deputy Premier and Attorney-General of Saskatchewan.

If every one of you could dig deep and give us just $34, we’d have more than enough money to see this through to the convention – and maybe even a little left over.

Just $34.

And if you can afford to give more than $34, that’s fine too. We’ll accept donations of $340 or $3400. We’ll accept donations of $3.40 if that’s all you can afford. Give what you can.

(Please note that the maximum donation in this leadership race is $5,000, so we can’t accept anything more than that.)

If you can give $34
or $340
or $3400
or only $3.40
you have three ways to do it

1. Go to www.ryanmeili.ca/donate to make a secure online donation through our PayPal account

2. Mail a cheque payable to “Ryan Meili Campaign” to Ryan Meili Campaign, 338 Avenue F South, Saskatoon SK S7M 1T2

3. Call the campaign at 306.370.4334 and, if possible, we will try to arrange for someone to pick up your donation

And whatever you give to support the future of our party . . . Thank You!