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Callers
(l-r) are Representative Jim Buchy (R-84),
Representative Richard N. Adams (R-80) and Darke
County Commissioner
Mike Stegall make calls at the Darke County Republican Headquarters.
Kaye Moore, a regular caller, is getting some refreshment from the
refrigerator
before returning to her phone station. – Lyn Bliss photo
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Darke County Republican Party
Personal Touch
for Calling
By Lyn Bliss
GREENVILLE – The Darke County Republican Party has added a personal
touch to those calls you get asking for your support. Since February of
this year, Darke County residents and elected officials have been
making phone calls on behalf of the Ohio Republican Party.
This past Saturday, Representative Jim Buchy (R-84), Representative
Richard N. Adams (R-80) and Darke County Commissioner Mike Stegall
spent their Saturday morning helping make calls.
“We have had about 70 different people help with the effort during the
course of the year,” said Lyn Bliss, coordinator for the program, “With
about 5 regulars that we can always count on to be there. They are who
make it easier to keep the program going. They are super!”
Calling was held at a private Darke County location until Darke County
Republican Headquarters opened in September at 110 North Broadway,
Greenville. A voice over internet protocol (VOIP) system is used. This
requires a special server to be plugged into a high speed internet
connection. When connected, ten phones are available for callers to use.
“When we started, November 6 seemed so very far away, and it was not as
easy to make sure each phone was manned for each session. Now, the
election is speeding toward us and the enthusiasm is a great deal
higher!” said Bliss.
This is not a recorded calling system, but the individuals who are
making the calls are talking to the recipient in person. If the
recipient does not answer, then a pre-recorded message is left on the
answering machine.
As of October 16, Darke County volunteers have placed 36,906 calls this
year. The biggest single day was 3,100 calls placed on September 29.
Other Darke County elected officials who have helped with the calling
are: Darke County Clerk of Courts Cindy Pike, Darke County Auditor
Carol Ginn, Darke County Commissioner Diane Delaplane, Darke County
Recorder Linda Stachler, and Darke County Prosecuting Attorney Kelly
Ormsby.
If you would be interested in helping with the calling effort, please
contact Bliss at (937) 423-3345.
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