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Posted on: Sunday, October 26, 2008, 08:27PM
Posted by: Anonymous User

Dear COMTO "Family",

Greetings...I am sure you will all agree, we are witnessing a monumental moment in our nation's history.  For the first time we have a woman and an African-American as candidates on the president/vice-president election ballot.  This is indeed an indication of the changes that are moving the nation. 

With this said, we, as an organization, must take advantage of the opportunity to have our voice heard by getting out to vote and encouraging others to do so as well.Your Presidents' Council Representatives:  Aida Berduo Douglas (Austin), Cathy Hamilton-Kirkaldy (Dallas) and Warren Montague (Philadelphia) have issued a challenge to the Chapter Presidents - to assist with getting voters to the polls on Tuesday, November 4, 2008.   I support this and am issuing the same challenge to you as an individual member.  

Please ensure that your vote counts and help others make certain theirs does as well.  Perhaps, give someone a ride to their poll location. Please keep in mind that as we coordinate efforts and encourage voters to go to the polls on behalf of COMTO, we must not voice partiality towards/against any candidates or issues.  We must remain neutral in our effort no matter how strongly we may feel about a candidate or an issue.

Lastly, I would like to provide a web link to a nonpartisan Election Protection coalition, which was formed to ensure that all voters have an equal opportunity to participate in the political process.  Please use the following as a resource:  www.866ourvote.org.

Now is the time...the time for us to make a difference, to have our voices heard.Thank you in advance for your participation in.....COMTO Moving the Nation to get out the vote!  

Sincerely,

Julie A. Cunningham 
President & CEO