I work for the Operations Team here at the DNC. That means that I spend a lot of time making sure things run smoothly at headquarters — that people are where they're supposed to be so we can be the party that works for you. But being behind the scenes doesn't always give me the opportunity to interact with our supporters and hear why they're excited about the ideas that make our party what it is.

That's why I love these contests.

Seriously: One of the most rewarding parts of my job is booking the flights and hotels for supporters who've won the chance to meet our President. There is just something so gratifying in knowing I have a hand in someone's experience of a lifetime.

So, will you enter our contest to attend a barbecue with President Obama in New York over Labor Day weekend? I'll book you a flight and car!

You'll have an amazing journey. You can travel with a guest, and the flight and hotel stay are on us. You don't have to worry about a thing — I'll make sure it all runs smoothly.

Just chip in $3 or whatever you can to be automatically entered to win:

https://my.democrats.org/BBQ-with-Barack

President Obama is so excited to meet you, and I'm so excited to help get you there.

Good luck, and I hope we talk soon!