More than Just Facebook

Today we reached 10,000 fans on Facebook, and it became clear that we need more than just our Facebook page to organize.

I never would have thought that this would grow so big, so fast, but I'm very heartened that it has. It is good to see that passenger rail in Wisconsin has such enthusiastic popular support.

We have always known that Facebook is not enough. We can't just click "like" and feel as though we have accomplished something. Facebook is simply a means to organize and communicate.

So what can we do? Here is a start:

10 things to do:

1. Contact Governor-Elect Walker's office
   
   Walker's transitional office: 608-261-9200
   
   Office of Governor-Elect Scott Walker
   17 West Main Street, Suite 301
   Madison WI 53702
   
   TRANSITION@WISCONSIN.GOV
2. Contact Governor Doyle's office
   phone: 608-266-1212, email: governor@wisconsin.gov
3. Contact Former Governor Thompson, and ask him to renew his long-time support for this project
   email: tthompson@akingump.com, phone: 202.887.4080
4. Contact the offices of your legislators, mayors, etc.
5. Write letters to the editor and make pro-rail comment on news articles
   
   
6. Get local business leaders to advocate in favor



7. Sign WISPIRG's Pledge to Ride



8. Work to keep the conversation positive, respectful, and factual



9. Spread the word! Get others involved and let them know how they can help.



10. Keep each other positive & energized