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Democracy on Draft:
Protect the
Forest Service

Everything your chapter needs to host your own Democracy on Draft event โ€” a casual evening at a local brewery where neighbors make calls to their representatives, sign petitions, and go home knowing they did something.

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Democracy on Draft: Protect Your Forests event poster โ€” Thursday May 14th, 6PM at Alibi Truckee

Example Event

This Is What It Looks Like

Indivisible Tahoe Truckee hosted a Democracy on Draft event at Alibi Truckee โ€” neighbors gathering over beers to call Congress, sign petitions, and fight glyphosate spraying and Forest Service restructuring together.

Your chapter can do the same. The kit below has everything you need to run your own event.

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Neighbors Showing Up

Neighbors gathered around a long table at a brewery, making calls to Congress and writing letters
Attendee calling their member of Congress with the script in hand
Mother and son smiling at a Democracy on Draft event
Two neighbors at a brewery table, one helping the other make a call to Congress

Your Event Assets

Everything your chapter needs to run a Democracy on Draft event. Download, print, and use freely.

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Promote Your Event

Event Poster โ€” Canva Template

A customizable poster for your event. Edit the date, time, and venue in Canva โ€” no design skills needed. Download and print, or share digitally.

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Handout for Attendees

Act From Your Phone

A one-page list of actions attendees can take using only their cell phone โ€” no laptop needed. Print one per table or share the link on the night.

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Print for Tables

Table Tent

A printable table tent โ€” "Protect Our Forests / Indivisible Tahoe Truckee." Print on standard 8.5ร—11, fold in half, and stand on each table. Open in your browser and use your browser's Print function.

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Activity for Attendees

Bingo Card

One per attendee. 16 civic actions including calling your senator, signing petitions, writing a postcard, and tagging an outdoor brand. Print 50โ€“75 per event.

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Promote Online

Social Media Copy

Ready-to-use post copy for before, during, and after the event. Copy with one click and adapt for your chapter.

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The Bingo Card

Resources for Your Action Table

At the event, attendees complete bingo squares using these resources. Have these links open on a tablet or laptop at your action table.

How to Run a Democracy on Draft Event

A turnkey playbook for hosting a casual, high-impact civic action night at your local outdoor brewery, taproom, or community gathering space.

Phase 1

Day Of

Sample 2-hour run of show

5:30 PM Setup complete, soft opening. Volunteers in place, welcoming atmosphere.
6:00 PM Official start. Greeter signs people in and explains the bingo card. Floater introduces newcomers.
6:15 PM Optional 3-minute welcome. Name the issue of the night. Point to the action table. Keep it under 3 minutes.
6:20โ€“7:30 Action time. People work through bingo squares at their own pace. Calling coach helps anyone making their first call.
7:30 PM Optional bingo prizes or raffle for chapter swag or a gift card.
7:45 PM Quick thank-you, mention next month's date, encourage email signups.
Phase 2

After the Event

Within 24 hours

  • โ–ธ Post a thank-you on social with photos and stats ("38 people, 22 calls made")
  • โ–ธ Send a thank-you email to the venue, tag them on social
  • โ–ธ Quick volunteer debrief: what worked, what to change next time

Track these metrics

  • โ–ธ Total attendance and new chapter signups
  • โ–ธ Calls made to Congress, postcards written, petitions signed
  • โ–ธ Social media reach and follower growth
  • โ–ธ Repeat attendees vs. first-timers

Remember: Done is better than perfect.

The first event will not be perfect. Run it anyway, learn what works, and improve next month. The goal is consistency, not polish.

Ready-to-Use Post Copy

Replace all [BRACKETS] with your event details before posting. Mix and match hashtags โ€” use 3โ€“5 per post.

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Your Chapter Name

3 weeks before your event ยท ๐ŸŒ

Save the Date

๐Ÿบ New month, new chance to make some calls. Democracy on Draft is back at [VENUE] on [DATE] at [TIME]. Grab a beer, make a few calls to your reps, sign some petitions, and be home in time for bedtime stories. No experience required. Scripts provided. First-timers strongly encouraged. RSVP in our bio. #DemocracyOnDraft #[YourChapterTag] #5Calls

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Your Chapter Name

3 weeks before your event ยท ๐ŸŒ

Save the Date

Public lands are under attack. Your representatives need to hear from you. Join us [DATE] at [VENUE] for Democracy on Draft โ€” a casual evening of taking real action with your neighbors. We'll show you exactly who to call and what to say. Show up. Speak up. We'll have your back (and maybe a pint waiting). #DemocracyOnDraft #PublicLandsForAll #SaveOurForests

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Your Chapter Name

1 week before your event ยท ๐ŸŒ

Reminder

Wondering what Democracy on Draft is actually like? Here's the deal: โœ… You walk in, get a beer โœ… We give you a bingo card with civic actions to complete โœ… Make a quick call (we have scripts) โœ… Sign a petition or two โœ… Hang out with neighbors who care about the same things you do โœ… Go home knowing you did something [DATE] at [VENUE].

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Your Chapter Name

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Evergreen

Since early 2025, the U.S. Forest Service has lost roughly 7,500 employees through layoffs and buyouts โ€” about a quarter of the workforce. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, including the trails you hike, the campgrounds you camp at, and the wildfire crews that protect your community. This is not normal. And it's not too late. Take 90 seconds: 5calls.org ยท saveusfs.org #SaveOurForests #PublicLandsForAll

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Hashtag Library

Event

#DemocracyOnDraft
#BrewsAndDemocracy
#CivicHour

Public Lands

#PublicLandsForAll
#SaveOurForests
#SaveUSFS
#KeepPublicLandsPublic

Action

#5Calls
#CallYourReps
#Indivisible
#IndivisibleNation