The North Carolina Democratic Party is hitting the road on Friday, August 10th through Sunday, August 12th in eastern North Carolina.

Along the route, volunteers from across the state will work with local activists, registering voters, canvassing, performing community service projects, meeting with candidates and elected officials, and listening to the ideas and concerns of eastern North Carolinians.

Our schedule is as follows:

• Friday 2-4 p.m.: Voter registration and canvassing in Lumberton
• Friday 6-8 p.m.:  Canvassing in Sampson
• Saturday 9 a.m. to noon: Assembling care packages for the troops in Greenville in conjunction with Give 2 the Troops, a non-profit organization.
• Saturday 2-4 p.m.: Voter registration drive in Windsor
• Saturday 5-7 p.m.: Canvassing in Conway
• Saturday night: Ahoskie.
• Sunday morning: Church service at Melton Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Winfall
• Sunday afternoon: Community service project at the Wesley Hospitality House and possibly at a Habitat Home in Elizabeth City.

NCDP Chair Jerry Meek will also conduct a series of meetings with local party leaders to get a sense of what the state Party can do to assist local communities as they plan for the 2008 elections.  

"Eastern North Carolinians understand better than anyone else in the state the importance of expanding educational opportunities, promoting economic development, and increasing access to quality healthcare,” Meek said. “We're coming to eastern North Carolina to help spread our vision for one North Carolina, where all of us have the opportunity to participate in the American dream."