GET OUT THE VOTE 2008!

When: October 4, 2008 from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. at Mavericks.

Where: Mavericks at The Jacksonville Landing
2 Independent Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Click here for directions

Live music: Coming this Fall, Chasing Ghost , Lunatic Picnic, Formatta, Amber Rose, Ron Rodriguez & the Repeat Offenders, Dial-9 and more.

Also: There will be political representatives from each party.
Register to vote or bring your voters registration card and get drink specials.

Get ready for an exciting and fun day at the Landing with, Mavericks, Budweiser, live local bands and special guests speaking about the General Election and everything you need to know to make the right decision for you! Enjoy food from Spirit Catering. Every person who registers to vote at the event receives one FREE DRINK– Already registered? Bring your card and you’ll get a FREE DRINK TOO!

The History

Beginning in 1923, the Junior Chamber of Commerce launched the first nationally endorsed program, "Get Out The Vote", designed to encourage citizens to participate in their government. Americans are given the freedom of choice- to choose which candidate to elect, or whether to vote at all. An alarming number of citizens are choosing the second option, leaving only a handful of people to decide the future of our country’s leadership and direction. For over 80 years, the Jaycees have used Get Out the Vote to not only register voters, but also to educate those voters, and motivate them to the polls on election day. The Jaycees campaigned to ensure statehood for both Alaska and Hawaii in 1959. In 1962, the Jaycees spearheaded the campaign for the adoption of the Uniform Vehicle Code. In Jacksonville , the Jaycees once blockaded the old Fuller Warren bridge, when it was the only means to cross the St. John’s river, only allowing vehicles to pass when the occupants registered to vote. The Jaycees are the only young professionals group with the history and alumni network to propel Jaycees into positions at every level of American politics. Bill Clinton and Gerald Ford were both active Jaycees. Nearly every Mayor of Jacksonville has been involved with the Jacksonville Jaycees. Former members of our Chapter currently hold positions in our State and US Legislation. Even today, Jaycee Chapters across our great nation are running projects to motivate their communities to take an active role in not only the Presidential elections in November, but also all the local and state level issues. Your vote counts, but only if its cast.

Resources

THE AMENDMENTS (EACH NEED 60% VOTE TO PASS)
PROPERTY RIGHTS/INELIGIBLE ALIENS
MARRIAGE PROTECTION
HURRICANE TAX BREAK
LAND PRESERVATION
PROPERTY TAX/SALES TAX SWAP
WATERFRONT USE TAXES
BLAINE AMENDMENT REPEAL
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
SCHOOL VOUCHERS

Click here for a listing of all of the amendments.

Click here for a document explaining the Amendments.

The Run Down

· http://www.duvalelections.com
· www.duvaldemocrats.org
· www.jaxgop.org
· http://www.ipfl.org/
· www.floridagreens.org
· http://election.dos.state.fl.us
· http://www.johnmccain.com
· http://www.barackobama.com
· www.rnc.org
· www.dnc.org

Get Involved

If you would like to help out at this year’s Get out the Vote event, please email communityservice@jacksonvillejaycees.com! We would LOVE to have you there!

A HUGE thank you to our sponsors. Click on the logos to go to their websites.