Fred Rogers, our Production Committee Chair and raconteur extraordinaire, felt that the upcoming November election was too important to sit on the sidelines. The League of Women Voters has previously had voter registration available at our shows during election years and it seemed urgent to him that we get involved with them again this year.

He contacted chorus member Steve Smith who gave him a local contact and the wheels were set in motion.

He organized a team of OGMC members to help get out the vote. Fred, Bruce Carlton, John Rogers, Michael Sibio, Steve Smith, Mel Terry and Brian Tognatti hit the streets this week wearing OGMC t-shirts and masks, keeping appropriate social distance and taking advantage of the breathable air. 

Moving quickly up and down the many hills and stairs of the San Antonio district of East Oakland, one of the most diverse areas of the city, and a historically low voter turnout precinct, they distributed door hangers encouraging voting.

Aside from the occasional barking dog everything went smoothly and over 500 door hangers were hung.

All agreed that it was great seeing each other, felt good doing something for and in the community, and it was a splendid work out! Just one example of the OGMC giving back to our community.

Member of the Communications, Development, and Membership Committees

Office Coordinator, League of Women Voters of Oakland