Title: Blockwalking Training & Resources
Original CoS Document (slug): michigan-blockwalking-training
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Created: 2023-11-17 17:07:57
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BLOCKWALKING TRAINING & RESOURCES
Block Walking
Welcome to the Michigan Block Walking Team. We are happy to share the below information to help make block walking a success in your area. Please contact The Michigan Team Block Walking Captain, Laurie Sallans, at (313) 819-1042 or via email at laurie.sallans@cosaction.com if you have any questions filling out the forms or need to order block walking supplies.
If you would like to become a Regional or District Captain for the block walking team please contact Laurie for more information. These captains will only be organizing block walking events.
Organizing and reporting results are the most important parts of block walking. Please copy Laurie (laurie.sallans@cosaction.com) on every block walk organizing email. This will help to track all the block walk activity in Michigan and help her to report monthly results to National COS leadership. Think of it as if it does not get tracked and reported then it never happened.
The forms, videos, and photos below will help you plan, organize, and train for block walking. Click on the item name in blue to download, view, or print the item.
Before Block Walk Event
| Supply Kit | Contains supplies (clip boards, pens, petitions, etc.) necessary for the block walk, contact your Regional Captain to order. For specific supply needs contact Laurie. |
| Block Walk Leave Behind | Information to leave behind, Contact Laurie Sallans to order. The stamp to add personalized information can be ordered (at your own expense) from Office Max. |
| Tri-Fold Pamphlet | Literature to leave along with leave behind document. |
| Captain Checklist | For the block walking organizer. |
| Block Walking Script | Utilize this script and feel free to modify as you see fit. |
| Training Video | All block walkers must watch this training video. |
| Block Walk Tracking | Use during block walk to capture data used to report results. |
| Newbie Checklist | For the block walker. |
| Legal Guidelines | Must read before participating in any block walking |
| Pre-Block Walk Formula | Resource for organizing your block walk |
| Z-3 Block Walk Captain Role Checklist | Use as a guide for organizing block walk |
| Block Walk T-Shirt | Follow instructions on form and contact Laurie with questions. |
During the Block Walk
| Block Walking Event Petition | Event petition with spots for six signers on one page |
| Full Form Petition | Contains language sent to legislator when signed by constituent |
After Block Walk Event
Please remember to report walking statistics after each walk so we can track the success of our efforts in Michigan. This tracking information also goes to our national leaders to see how this program is progressing across the country. Please see the below tools to help with the post walk reporting.
| Formula Form | Outline for a successful block walk |
| - Submit Photos | Share photos of the block walking team and petition signers being patriotic and having fun. |
| - Submit Results | Utilize your tracking sheet and upload a photo of the google map walking route, including major cross streets and date of walk, (example) to answer questions. |
| - Share Your Story | Increase your impact by sharing about block walkers and any interesting photos and stories from the field (example). |
| Enter Signed Petitions | After the block walk enter petitions that were gathered use this guide to enter into COS Database. |
