Promote the VoteProtect the Vote

General Election DayNovember 2, 2010

Polls open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

National Council of Jewish Women

Time is running out … count the weeks we have left

to get ready forElection Day…..

It’s later than you think to make sure that 2010 sees the

largest women’s turnout……………

E V E R !!!

Bringing Out the Vote

• Americans feel confident in the stability of their system,so they are unmotivated to get involved in politics - especially when

times are good.

COMMON REASONS FOR LOW VOTER PARTICIPATIONin the UNITED STATES:

• Americans are lazy; they have it too easy.

• It is difficult to register and to vote on a work day.(In many countries, votes are taken on weekend days.)

• Americans are cynical about outcomes in a two party system.

• Americans are cynical about politics and politicians altogether.

• TV election coverage on Election Day concludes outcomes early, and discourages voting later in the day.

• Campaigns are much too long in the U.S., and people tire of the whole thing.

• People feel that only one vote can't count much.

Join NCJW members around the country

Make this election count

Register the women in your life and your

community

HELP EVERY ONE OF THEM TO VOTE !!

EVERY VOTE COUNTSEVERY VOTE COUNTSHere are just a few of the reasons whyHere are just a few of the reasons why:

Civil Rights Roe v Wade Education

Religion-State Separation Child Care Social Security Immigration Reform

Judicial NominationsHealth Care Wiretapping

Habeas Corpus Women’s RightsGun Control Contraceptive Access

Hate Crimes Birth ControlGlobal Warming Gay Rights

Registration Forms & Absentee BallotsDevise strategies to provide registration forms and absentees ballots to all persons needing

these forms

October 1, 2010October 1, 2010Last day to register or change voting address for the

General Election

October 2, 2010October 2, 2010Deadline for receipt by County Clerk of mailed

application for absentee ballot for the General Election

3 p.m. November 1, 20103 p.m. November 1, 2010Deadline for obtaining an absentee ballot application in

person at the County Clerk's office forthe General Election

DEADLINES:

Volunteer atPolling Places to guard against

voting obstaclesWarning signs:Warning signs:

• Excessively long wait to voteExcessively long wait to vote

• Equipment malfunctionEquipment malfunction

• Delayed opening of pollsDelayed opening of polls

• Inaccessibility for people with disabilitiesInaccessibility for people with disabilities

• Voters leaving without voting due to long Voters leaving without voting due to long lines, insufficient ballots, machine lines, insufficient ballots, machine malfunctions and other problemsmalfunctions and other problems

Be a Poll WorkerBe a Poll Worker

Sign up through:Sign up through:

• Your local governmentYour local government

• US Election Assistance CommissionUS Election Assistance Commission

• The National Association of State Election The National Association of State Election DirectorsDirectors

• Or coordinate with national organizations Or coordinate with national organizations like People for the American Way.like People for the American Way.

Often, poll workers are required to participate in a short Often, poll workers are required to participate in a short training, so be sure to sign up well before Election Day.training, so be sure to sign up well before Election Day.

Provide a ride to the Pollsfor those who need help

to get there

•Identify people that may need a ride –i.e. disabled and elderly voters in your community

•Make sure your vehicle is in good order

•Don’t display partisan bumper stickers

•Plan routes in advance

•Spread the word that you are available to provide this service

•Keep your promise – don’t let anyone down

Telephone squad toUrge people to

vote on election day •A brief sample script will be provided

•Keep track of whom you have contacted in case they need transportation to the polls

•Don’t forget to make additional calls to your friends and family

NoticeNCJW’s activities to promote the vote and

bring out the vote are offered without regard to the voter’s political preference.

Information and other assistance regarding registering or voting, including

transportation and other services offered, shall not be withheld or refused on the basis

of support for or opposition to particular candidates or a particular party.

The posting of this notice is required by the Federal Election Commission