One year to the national elections

Jim --

Exactly one year from today, millions of Americans will head to polling places all around the country.

We've been reminding you of that a lot lately because so much is at stake.

And it's time to kick up our organizing efforts, no matter where you live.

Today, we're rolling out an interactive campaign calendar that's going to play a crucial role in keeping us all looped in on the organizing we're doing. It's got it all -- from upcoming primaries and debates to neighborhood canvasses and trainings happening in your community.

We'll be updating this calendar regularly -- and you'll know about changes as soon as we do, because it can sync with your Outlook and Google calendars online. So important campaign dates, like the last day you can register to vote where you live, will be in the same place with your all your other to-dos.

If you want to be a part of all the building we're going to do together in the next year, let us know by making a commitment to volunteer in this campaign -- then download the calendar to stay in the loop.

Here's what I think is really cool about this calendar: It doesn't just keep you up to date on the campaign's day-to-day activities. It actually maps out our organizing for the next 12 months -- lets you know what phase we're currently in, what that means for your community, and how the work we're all doing is connected to the bigger picture.

Right now, we're in the team-building phase -- honing in on growing neighborhood teams of supporters in communities across the country. This is the phase that lays the foundation for the four phases to come. Click on one of the links in this message, and have a look for yourself.

When you do, you'll see a number -- 365 -- the number of days we have to build teams and reach out to voters between now and Election Day. That time is a gift -- but only if we use it. Let's go.

Commit to volunteer for 2012, and stay up to date by downloading our new interactive calendar:

http://my.barackobama.com/2012-Calendar

Thanks,

Jeremy

Jeremy Bird
National Field Director
Obama for America