Martin County Supervisor of Elections

Stages of the Voter Drive Stage One: Coordinating & Scheduling Stage Two: Conducting the Drive Stage Three: Returning the Voter Registration Forms Stage Three: Returning the Voter Registration Forms Stage Four: Awards Presentations

Stage One Coordinating & Scheduling Student Coordinator & Faculty Roles Responsibilities include planning and scheduling “Pledge to Vote” activities such as; Advertising and Promoting Advertising and Promoting Securing a date and time for assembly in March Securing a date and time for assembly in March Securing Pledge to Vote Drive Locations on Campus Securing Pledge to Vote Drive Locations on Campus Setting Goals for Your School Setting Goals for Your School Conducting the Voter Drive Conducting the Voter Drive Completing and Returning Voter Registration Forms Completing and Returning Voter Registration Forms

Coordinating & Scheduling 5 Tips to a Successful Voter Registration Drive…… 5 Tips to a Successful Voter Registration Drive…… Mention Pledge to Vote Week and play your Pledge to Vote video during morning announcements Mention Pledge to Vote Week and play your Pledge to Vote video during morning announcements Hang up PTV flyers/posters around school Hang up PTV flyers/posters around school Post “PTV” Week on your school website and marquee In March Post “PTV” Week on your school website and marquee In March Advertise in your school newspaper Advertise in your school newspaper Send memos to teachers, security, Send memos to teachers, security, & staff & staff

Coordinating & Scheduling Sample PTV Drive Schedule Sample Voter Registration Table Sample Voter Registration Drive Schedule South Fork High School March 2-5th MondayLibrary11-2 TuesdayGovernment ClassesAll Day WednesdayBreeze WayLunches ThursdayGovernment ClassesAll Day FridayLibrary9-1

Stage Two Conducting the PTV Drive “ PLEDGE TO VOTE” VOTER REGISTRATION WEEK March 11 th -15 th

Conducting the HSVR Drive Remind the students to check the (3) boxes at the top of the form. Remind the students to check the (3) boxes at the top of the form. Box 2 Citizenship Box 2 Citizenship Box 3 Felony Box 3 Felony Box 4 Incompetent Box 4 Incompetent WARNINGAll RED Sections Must Be Completed To Validate Form. WARNING: All RED Sections Must Be Completed To Validate Form. Example, numbers 2-8, 16. Completing the Voter Registration Forms

Conducting the Drive Blue sections are not mandatory; however, completing these sections will help prevent application delays. Blue sections are not mandatory; however, completing these sections will help prevent application delays. For Example: Contact phone numbers are not mandatory, but will allow us to contact the applicant should there be any discrepancies. For Example: Contact phone numbers are not mandatory, but will allow us to contact the applicant should there be any discrepancies. Completing the Voter Registration Forms

What’s In the Box? Posters Posters Pens Pens Student report form Student report form Candy Candy School Banner School Banner Shirts Shirts

Daily Activities All forms must use black or blue ink – No pencils or red ink. All forms must use black or blue ink – No pencils or red ink. At the end of the day – get a voter registration total. This will allow you to see how close you are to reaching your goal. At the end of the day – get a voter registration total. This will allow you to see how close you are to reaching your goal.

During the PTV Drive Three Different Ways to Vote Vote by Mail- Voters may call or an absentee ballot request. A paper ballot may be mailed to any location in the world. This is a great way to vote for college students! Vote by Mail- Voters may call or an absentee ballot request. A paper ballot may be mailed to any location in the world. This is a great way to vote for college students! Early Voting- Voters may vote in any of our locations prior the election date. Early Voting- Voters may vote in any of our locations prior the election date. At the Polls- Voters may vote at their designated polling place on Election Day. At the Polls- Voters may vote at their designated polling place on Election Day.

Voting FAQs How can I find out if I am registered and/or more information about voting? How can I find out if I am registered and/or more information about voting? Call our office How long does it take to get my voter information card in the mail? How long does it take to get my voter information card in the mail? Two to three weeks. Do I need my voter information card in order to vote? No, voter information cards let you know that you have successfully registered to vote. They contain information for where you will vote on Election Day and a phone number for our office if you have any questions. Voter Cards are NOT required in order to vote. Do I need my voter information card in order to vote? No, voter information cards let you know that you have successfully registered to vote. They contain information for where you will vote on Election Day and a phone number for our office if you have any questions. Voter Cards are NOT required in order to vote. I am a student. Can I register to vote at my college address? YES, you have the right to register to vote at your school address, this includes a dorm room. Any student living in a dorm is entitled to the same rights as any other student. To imply otherwise is illegal. If you receive mail in a Post Office box you can sign an affidavit (or, in some cases, get a letter from your college's Residential Life office) asserting that you live at your dorm address. F.S I am a student. Can I register to vote at my college address? YES, you have the right to register to vote at your school address, this includes a dorm room. Any student living in a dorm is entitled to the same rights as any other student. To imply otherwise is illegal. If you receive mail in a Post Office box you can sign an affidavit (or, in some cases, get a letter from your college's Residential Life office) asserting that you live at your dorm address. F.S

SOMETHING NEW! This is our new addition to the campaign!! All students who “Pledge to Vote” are asked to write their name, address, and phone number At the conclusion of the campaign these student will receive a special message from the Supervisor of Elections via text and or

Voting FAQs Who am I voting for? Who am I voting for? Public elected officials such as president, senator, governor, school board members, and city/county commissioner. Public elected officials such as president, senator, governor, school board members, and city/county commissioner. When is the next Election? When is the next Election? August and November 2014

Returning the Completed Voter Registration Forms Complete the voter registration drive results form. Complete the voter registration drive results form. Kherri Anderson or elections staff will pick up all forms and ballot boxes. Kherri Anderson or elections staff will pick up all forms and ballot boxes. Make an announcement on how many registrations your school completed daily. Make an announcement on how many registrations your school completed daily.

Questions & Answers

SPECIAL THANKS TO…… Mrs. Laurie Gaylord, Superintendent of Schools Mrs. Laurie Gaylord, Superintendent of Schools Martin County School Board Martin County School Board South Fork High School South Fork High School Jensen Beach High School Jensen Beach High School Martin County High School Martin County High School Clark Advanced Learning Center Clark Advanced Learning Center Martin County Supervisor of Elections and Staff Martin County Supervisor of Elections and Staff

2012 Winners South Fork High School "Top Voter Registration for the Year and Most Spirited” South Fork High School "Top Voter Registration for the Year and Most Spirited” “Second Place Voter Registration. Martin County High School-“Second Place Voter Registration. Clark Advanced Learning Center-Third Place Voter Registration Clark Advanced Learning Center-Third Place Voter Registration Jensen Beach High School- Honorable Mention Jensen Beach High School- Honorable Mention

Dates to Remember March th HSVR Week March th HSVR Week April- HSVR Awards Ceremony at a School Board Meeting. April- HSVR Awards Ceremony at a School Board Meeting.

I hope you have a great time and successful drive! I hope you have a great time and successful drive! Please Contact me for any questions or concerns. Kherri Anderson- Deputy of Elections Outreach ex (cell) (fax)

THE END!!! GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!!!