Showing posts with label voter education. Show all posts
Showing posts with label voter education. Show all posts

Friday, October 3, 2008

Register to Vote!

Ready for a Change? Want to Avoid More of the Same?

First...You and everyone you know must Register to Vote!

On November 4, 2008, millions of people will cast their vote for the next president of the United States. This year there is unprecedented excitement and passion to change America, but this momentum can only lead to victory if those who feel it are registered to vote.

The deadline to register to vote is October 20, 2008. If you are not registered to vote, or if you have moved or changed your name, please visit the California Secretary of State's website today!

Make sure your friends' and family's voices are heard on Election Day - be sure they are registered to vote! Simply forward this notice to them by copying and pasting the text into an email - or send them a link to this site.

Once you and everyone you know is registered to vote, be sure you are signed up to vote-by-mail. Voting by mail is easy: No traffic. No lines. No hassle. The deadline to sign-up to vote-by-mail is October 28, 2008.

For voters registered in Los Angeles County, simply click here to sign-up to vote-by-mail. Or click here to become a permanent vote-by-mail voter, so that your ballot arrives at your address every election.

For voters registered outside of Los Angeles County, click here to sign-up to vote-by-mail.

If you are a voter in Los Angeles County, you have another option to vote early. Beginning Monday, October 6, you can visit the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder's Office in Norwalk and vote early in-person.

Early Voting in Los Angeles County:
Beginning October 6, 2008
from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Weekdays
(Hours will be extended as Election Day nears)
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder's Office
12400 Imperial Highway, 3rd Floor
Norwalk, CA 90650


For updates on voting in Los Angeles County, click here to visit the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder's website.

Monday, March 10, 2008

Super Delegates?

VOTER EDUCATION WORKSHOP
"The Road To The White House"
Presented by
48th Assembly District Caucus
in partnership with
Ron Brown Democratic Club
New Frontier Democratic Club

Saturday March 15, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mt. Tabor Baptist Church
6614 S. Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90047


Featured Speaker: Assemblyman Mike Davis, 48th AD

Register to Vote and Learn about the Presidential Election Process. Heard about the Super Delegates? Find out who they are and what they do from Super Delegates who live in the community.

Interested in becoming a Convention Delegate? - Learn about the process from experienced convention delegates.

Refreshments will be served

FOR INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS CONTACT:
Betty Johnson 323 779-6347
Johnnie Roberts 323 943-8745

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

California Voter Education Project

Join the 2M+ California Voter Education Project, BeThaChange.com to become part of a growing movement of young people who are willing to change the future of their country and their communities through civic engagement and civic participation.

The 2M+ campaign will be a vehicle for youth to become engaged in their future by participating in a website campaign for youth involvement.

- Spoken Word contest, no more than 2-3 minutes. Cash award $1000.00

- Essay Contest: Essay Theme “My California Dream for Civic Engagement” in 500 words or less. Cash award $500.00

- Freeman Leadership Awards (3): Nominations can come from Community Based Organizations, Faith Based-Institutions , Youth Groups, Youth Agencies and others who know youth who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and civic participation. Cash awards $1000.00

Criteria:
1. Must be 18 – 27 years of age
2.Those participating in the contest and nominating for the leadership awards must register on line to www.bethachange.com
3. All registrations must be done on line to www.bethachange.com
4. Register now to participate at the “Leadership Summit” scheduled for Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the USC Davidson Conference Center. Register early, seating will be limited www.bethachange.com.
5. Must register on line to www.bethachange.com
6. Deadline for submission is March 15, 2008

All entries become the property of the 2M+ California Voter Education Project and results and determination of the winners will be final.

For further information call 323-605-5909.