[Ohio-talk] Fw: hello information

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Dr. J. Webster Smith
President National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
P.O.BOX 458 Athens, Ohio, 45701-0458
Phone Number - 740-592-6326
"Changing What it Means to be Blind"
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Annette Anderson" <afanderson at pobox.com>
To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'" <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 8:23 PM
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Fw: hello information

> Cherylelaine19957 at gmail.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
> On
> Behalf Of Crystal McClain
> Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 6:48 PM
> To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
> Subject: [Ohio-talk] Fw: hello information
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Crystal McClain
> To: Richard
> Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 6:47 PM
> Subject: Re: hello information
>
>
> Richard,
> Lou Ann Blake led the seminar at national. In the handout i got it says to
> get copies of the free Voter's Guide from the NFB independence market 
> (410)
> 659-9314 and electronic files are available at
> http://www.nfb.org/nfb/HAVAlegislation.asp The seminar gave 6 steps to
> holding a voter registration drive. This is alot of information and I sure
> it will be helpful. Crystal
>
>
> HOW TO HOLD A VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE TO REGISTER THE BLIND MEMBERS OF 
> YOUR
> COMMUNITY IN SIX EASY STEPS
>
> Step one: Develop a Plan of Action
> a. forma  committee which will select a location, date, and time for the
> drive: gather the necessary materials; and work the drive.
> b. Decide where it will take place. It could be a library, a rehab center,
> senior center or where you have your chapter meetings. make sure to have
> tables and chairs available. make sure it accessible by public
> transportation if posible.
> c. Decide when to have the drive. BE SURE TO KNOW THE DEADLINE FOR THE 
> CLOSE
> OF REGISTRATION BEFORE THE NEXT ELECTION.
>
> Step two: Gather the materials you will need
>
> a. Contact your local elections office to learn their requirements for
> registering voters and to obtain voter registration cards and voter
> information materials. Request that these be provided in Braille and large
> print in available. Note: some state require you to take an oath to become
> an honoary registrar.
> b. Contact your local League of Women Voters. They can provide additional
> information. They may also assist you during  the drive. www.lwv.org
> c. obtain the Blind Voter's Guide in Braille, large print, and audio
> cassette.
> d. Make arrangements to have a demonstration model accessible voting 
> machine
> available for voter training and practice voting during the drive.
> e. have tables and chairs and create a festive atmosphere.
> f. Provide pens and clipboards for filling out the voter registration 
> forms.
>
> Step three- Coordinate your Volunteeers
> a. train volunteers for the drive and on the set up and operation of the
> accessible voting machine.
>
> b. Voter registration drives conducted by a 501(c) (3) nonprofit
> organization must be conducted in a nonpartisan manner. You may tell 
> people
> how to register, the dates of the election and how to find out their 
> polling
> place. You may not endorse a candidate or a party.
> c. Review a list of frequently asked questions and answers. (I will send
> that list later)
> d. Consider if you might need to provide transportation for the drive.
>
> Step four- Publicize your Drive
> a. include who, what, when, where and why in all of your publicity
> materials. Be sure to emphasize if an accessible voting machine will be
> available.Include a phone number. Include NFB OHIO logo and chapter
> information on all material.
> b. Newspaper, organization newsletter, library for the blind newsletter 
> and
> ask rehab agency to send email to their mailing lists.
> d. Run a public service announcement on local radio and television 
> stations.
> e. thank your volunteers.
>
> Step 5 During the Drive
> a. Federal Elections Commission rules require that a sign be posted 
> stating:
> "Our voter registration services are available without regard to voter's
> political preference."
> b. Encourage people to complete forms at the table not to take it home.
> Review forms and make sure they are completed correctly beform the person
> leaves.
> c. Encourage people to try the accessible voting machine.
> d. Collect completed forms to either mail or take to your local election
> office in person.
> e. Get the names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and email 
> addresses
> of new registrants to let them know about future events your chapter and
> affliate is planning for the blind members of your community.
> f. Thank each registrant for taking the time to become a new voter.
>
> Step six- After the Drive
>
> a. Get the completed forms delivered to the local election office ASAP.
> b. Evaluate the success of your drive.
> C. Contact the National Federation of the Blind HAVA Project Manager, Lou
> Ann Blake, by email at lblake at nfb.org or by telephone at (410) 659-9314,
> extension 2221 to report on your voter registration drive and to provide
> your next voter registation drive.
>
>  a suggested timeline is also available for planning your Voter
> Registration Drive.
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
>  From: Richard
>  To: mcmcclain at charter.net
>  Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 7:10 AM
>  Subject: hello information
>
>
>  Susan tells me that you have the information for the voter registration
> drive. If you have it I would love to have a copy. Will you email it if 
> you
> can scan the planning of this type of project. Will you email me the 
> contact
> information of who lead this seminar at the convention so I may contact 
> them
> to get an electronic copy? a Richard
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