FReeper Canteen ~ Get Out The Military Vote! July Thread! ~ July 15 2004

MoJo2001 and FRiends of the Canteen

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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

**** IMPORTANT VOTER INFORMATION ****   Click on the sample Postcard registration for our military servicemembers. You will need to open up the ballot with Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don't know how to open up .pdf files, don't worry. You can easily visit their site to get a free installation of Adobe's Acrobat reader. Click the above link to get Adobe Reader Help us ensure that all of our Troops have their voices heard. It is imperative that we sign up as many of our brave heroes as possible. ***END*** Oh! One More Thing: CLick to visit Burkaman.com

[Old Sarge]

Did ya do good? Dazzle the brass?

The instructors deliberately chose MY work cel to brief the "distinguished guests" - O-6'S - because my brother analyst and I were ringers (both former officers) and were unafraid of higher brass.

There aren't enough O's in "Smoooooooth" to describe our style...

[Kathy in Alaska]

Has the class become a "unit", or are they deployed with their home units? Or should I stop with the questions? I'll go find some music. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Bellamy Brothers ~ Redneck Girl

[Old Sarge]

Naw, that's an easy one: we all go home, and deploy with our fellows from back there. Just that five are all in the same unit, so they all leave together.

[Jet Jaguar]

A fine selection. Thanks.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Five of our kids are already headed for The Sandbox...

Prayers for their safety and success of mission.

[Kathy in Alaska]

"Smoooooooth"

[Kathy in Alaska]

Allison

[Old Sarge]

Looks like we lost the Canteen's "Wireless Wonder", whatcha think?

[Kathy in Alaska]

She said she's been having trouble this evening.

[StarCMC]

DANG!! I keep getting booted tonight!!

I know he dropped the prisoners at their destination and continued on to his. I don't think HE really knows the deal yet -- he's just back! ;o)

[StarCMC]

YOu did - but I'm back - at least for a minute! GRRRRRR!

[StarCMC]

I'm gonna go while I can do it and say goodbye without leaving you all hanging!!

HUGS!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Beach Boys ~ Sloop John B

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sleep tight, Star. Thanks for helping make the Canteen a fun and safe place for our troops.

[Jet Jaguar]

Well, if he has to continue his mission, wish him well. If he is home, give him thanks and get that man a beer!

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are,God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

Bless This House

Bless this house O Lord we pray;
Make it safe by night and day;
Bless these walls so firm and stout,
Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall,
Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove
ever open to joy and love.


Bless these windows shining bright,
Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there,
with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within,
keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be
Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we
May dwell O Lord with thee.

(Click on praying hands above, or on banner at the top to hear the music)

[Jet Jaguar]

Okay, Mine!

[Jet Jaguar]

Okay, Mine!