So after work yesterday I skipped on over to Thusa (FYI : http://thusa.co.za/) for some extreme telecanvassing for Haniff Hoosen’s "Let’s do this together" campaign for DA KZN Provincial Chairperson. Let me just take this opportunity to say that I have never telecanvassed ever before in my life in the history of ever and it usually takes me a while to warm up to people before I am totally comfortable and can actually speak real words to them, so let’s just interpret that as; I was a bit nervous.
I arrived at Thusa early and sat around chatting to two of the Thusa guys for a bit (Danny shave your beard) and waited for someone to arrive so that I could get crack-a-lacking and hopefully be a little less red-faced by my millionth phone call. I felt like I was going to pass out. I have issues, whatever guys.
John Steenhuisen, DA MP and all round great guy, was in charge of the telecanvassing for the evening, while Haniff Hoosen, Dean Macpherson, Rory Macpherson and Warwick Chapman were in Kokstad to prepare for the debate against the opposing candidate for KZN Provincial Chairperson, Greg Krumbock.
As soon as all the other telecanvassers had arrived, John immediately briefed us on what we were to say and which box to tick, when what was said and who to call and what to write. It was way less confusing than it sounds above. We were all given canvassing sheets and phones and set to work.
When I was asked by Warwick to help canvass on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, I had no idea what to expect, I was nervous and so worried I was going to bugger something up, but I was so keen to help in any way possible, that I just said yes and got on with it.
I can’t really put into words the excitement that was buzzing around that little telecanvassing room last night. The momentum and the desire and dedication from every person to win every possible vote for a candidate that we all believe can truly make the biggest change to our gorgeous province, a candidate who will bring KZN together and will spread that momentum, desire and excitement like wild fire. So many massive good vibes, I felt like I was a part of a well oiled machine. Once I got into the swing of things I started really enjoying myself, chatting to the most wonderful people and hearing some of their thoughts on Haniff. It felt like every single person that said “Yes”, every single tick I marked off and every single positive comment was a personal victory. John Steenhuisen and Nicole Graham were so helpful, kind and inspiring, it really made it a lot easier to be rid of my unnatural embarrassment issues. Thanks eh guys.
I can hardly explain how amazing it feels to get involved in something you feel strongly about. I had such a blast and sorry for whoever is reading this, but I didn’t take any photo’s because it was tip-top secret, just kidding, I was too busy making my mark on the delegates voting for Haniff this coming weekend, to even take one photo, but never fear there are 2 more evenings of telecanvassing that will allow for ample photo opportunity
Thank you to Haniff’s “Let’s do this together” campaign team for letting me come along and help and for being so inspiring and awesome!
“Let’s do this together
Ps. Happy Birthday Warwick ♥ x
Jordy xxx
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