FReeper Canteen ~ Get Out The Military Vote! April Thread! ~ April 29, 2004

MoJo2001, Kathy in Alaska and FRiends of the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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The United States Armed Forces.

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STATE LINKS Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware D.C. Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming American Samoa Puerto Rico Guam   SERVICE VOTING WEB SITES U.S. Army U.S. Navy U. S. Air Force U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Coast Guard What County Do You Live In? County Laws and Guidelines Click here! Info obtained from fvap.gov	Welcome to the Canteen Sports Corner! As you can see, we have taken a break from sports for today. If you still can't live without your sports, please look on the bottom left hand side of the thread. The sports links will be provided as usual. We will be running a "GET OUT THE MILITARY VOTE" thread once a month until September.   Today we have decided to do a thread on getting the vote out for our military heroes and their families. While many of you have already taken care of this issue, there are still quite a few that have not. With that in mind, we decided to help you out. The FReeper Canteen does steer clear of politics as much as possible. We believe that you should be able to visit the Canteen to get away from all the dramas in your life. We include politics as one of them. However, we believe strongly that as you are defending America so bravely around the world and at home; it is important that your voice be heard for the upcoming Presidential election. We will try to keep everyone informed about any changes that may occur throughout this process. Links will be provided around this thread with the locations of where you can register. If you are able to get to a computer, you will have no problems doing this. If you have loved ones that can help you with this process, we hope to make this as easy as possible for them. As always, if you have any questions please email us at canteenusa@canteenusa.com . Or please put the questions on the thread for possible answers or help. You fight so bravely and valiantly on our behalf. It is the least any of us can expect that your votes are counted and not disregarded because of politics. The way around this is to get the information on absentee ballots as soon as possible. Don't wait to do it. If you have a few minutes on the computer after "visiting" with loved ones, it should be a simple step. If you have any problems, please email us at the above email. We will try to help as much as we can. Thank you. By the way, we are kicking off our own Presidential campaign today. Check below for further information. If you want a man for all people, then you won't want to miss this!     What if I am in the military? Military personnel may apply for voter registration and/or request absentee ballots with a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) which may be obtained from the Unit Voting Officer. If the FPCA is not available, phone, send a written request to the Supervisor of Elections Office, or use the on-line request form. Spouses and dependents are considered to be of the same category of absentee voter as military members and generally should follow the same rules. Click on the logo for more information!   Do you know who represents you in Congress? If you don't have any idea who represents you, please click below. U.S. Senate U.S. Congress Things To Remember: 1. Most officials on the state elections boards are very helpful and will not hesitate to provide as much information as they can. 2. They are not allowed to persuade you to vote for any specific political party. They are there to provide a service to you, not to promote campaigns or political parties. 3. Many States allow you to register to vote when you renew or register for a driver's license. You can find out more information here from the DMV. 4. You must be a US citizen to vote in any election. It is illegal and prosecutable by law if you are caught voting as a non-citizen. 5. Many states require that you have a picture identification when you vote. So? Keep that in mind when you go to the polls to vote. 6. If you are stationed overseas, please click on the "Service Voting Web Sites" on the left hand side. Your commands should have someone on staff to help with any voting issues that may arise. If not, please visit your "home of record" (your home address when you entered the military) to find the information. 7. Postage is important. As soon as you receive your ballot, please vote and then mail it back as soon as possible. Don't wait too long or your ballot may not count. Every vote matters. 8. If you are a dependant, you can help alleviate any registration problems by calling, emailing, or mailing the service member's home of record. Most of the time they will mail out the voting registration information and you will have to send it back to them as quickly as possible. 9. There are deadlines for having absentee ballot registrations filed or returned. Check to make sure that you have plenty of time to file and return your ballot. 10. Your voice. Your vote. Stand Up and Be Counted!
2004 CAMPAIGN

~ BURKA MAN ~ The Man Of The People!!!     A Vote For Tomkow Is A Vote For: Chaos Insanity More Chaos More Insanity Beer Beer More Beer More Insanity Did we forget anything?

[tomkow6]

FINAL

Chicago Cubs  4

Diamondbacks  3

TOMORROW

April 30 @ 7:10 p.m. CT
 Radio: WGN 720

  VS CARDINALS

 

FINAL

Chicago Cubs  4

Diamondbacks  3

TOMORROW

April 30 @ 7:10 p.m. CT
 Radio: WGN 720

  VS CARDINALS

 

[tomkow6]

 

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[The Mayor]

There are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies. —2 Thessalonians 3:11

God's house should be a hive for workers—not a nest for drones.

[Old Sarge]

Greetings, Canteeners, Troops,
and All the Ships at Sea!

Sarge is in casuals today, as he takes his place in Prairie Dog Village for another day's wages.

What a wonderful time we had at the Wednesday Canteen Dance! Sarge's dance card was PACKED! And we had some new folks join us, as well. More the merrier, I say!

Now, for a few Personals:

THE CANTEEN GALZ: I had a fun time with dancing with y'all last night! Who's up for it again?

STARCMC/DARKWING: If you two do manage to meet up today, here's hoping for a great time had! And hoping for pics, o' course...

TONKIN: Keep hammering away at the vote drive, Skipper! It's a great reminder for us all;

HOPEANDGLORY: We need to discuss Miss Whiplash one of these nights, there's some potential there...

RADU: You certainly MAY save the Dance Poetry. For off the cuff, I did pretty good, you agree?

Sarge will be in the area all day, so Let's Have Fun!

SARGE

[beachn4fun]

Good morning Alaska-sgt. I just saw this joke (even though you posted it last night - you're one of those night-owls, huh?). I bet he will sound just like that shoud he wi-, wi-, ah....sorry, just can't bring myself to say it.

[E.G.C.]

Good morning, Old sarge. How's it going?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning EG.

[Old Sarge]

Morning, EG. Didja enjoy dancing last night?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning Sarge.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning Ma

[beachn4fun]

Good morning Mayor

[beachn4fun]

Good morning Mr. Tonk. Have a great play day today!

[beachn4fun]

when you get back!

[beachn4fun]

when you get back!

[Conspiracy Guy]

Aircamper. One of the original homebuilts. Thousands have been built in basements and garages over the years.

[beachn4fun]

Morning Piper. You still look adorable upside-down. Did you know that?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning Libertina. Did I ever give you my "official" canteen welcome? I never want to miss a lurker, visitor, or newcomer if I can help it. If not, I'll send George right over.

[beachn4fun]

when you get back!

[beachn4fun]

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops and Canteeners . . . . Wow! did it ever rain in the night.
Yes!!! . . . .no watering to do today. Sis and I can go and play.