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A New Hobby for you that WILL Influence the Elections ...
Posted July 6, 2010 by Amy Hawkins, Executive Director
 

I'm a voter. I get it. We are all SO busy with so many things calling our attention, we need something fast, easy and from someone we trust when it comes to entering the polling booth. Thus enters endorsements and voter guides as a much clambered.

Well, this time we're going to try something NEW and exciting. Something that is going to push us all to be leaders of influence and excellence in our communities, not just for right now in this crucial election cycle, but a life-style change for our future. Ready?

EACH of us is going to BE a Voter Guide!!

It's going to be an adventure! Groups like mine cannot do everything for everybody. We are being pulled in 50 directions, running to keep up yet happy to serve.

You know full well, this hour is crucial in Michigan. Grassroots, such as you and me included, are frustrated with elected leaders and are itching to do something to influence the process. Because groups like mine cannot provide voter guides for every race, I'm going to help you provide your own resources for your families, communities, email lists, church etc!

I heard a wise person make the point once: we all say we're too busy, but we have time for what we want to do. It's true. You want to go run? You carve time in your day. You want to watch a favorite tv show, you eliminate something else so you can watch it. Have an exciting date? You'll hang the moon to make it happen.

In the same way, we have GOT to embrace this freedom we call "voting". It'll take a little work, but who are we to complain? The Founding Fathers sacrificed their lives, their children, their homes so we could have freedom. Are we foolish to not do the same, and make some sacrifices so that our freedoms are preserved?

Let me help put you at the starting line. Click on the link to go to our Election page 2010. There will be LOTS of resources at your fingertips! I'm thinking you'll enjoy the process ...

We've been given a gift - a wonderful America. Start your new career or hobby as a Voter Guide right now, roll up your sleeves, get your notebook handy, stick the pencil behind the ear and start researching.

Real change for Michigan is right around the corner ...Let the adventure begin!


Email Amy directly at amy@ctvmichigan.org

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