January 11, 2008

NEWS BRIEFS

Volunteers critically needed at the polls for Feb. 5 election

The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters still needs over 1,000 citizens to volunteer to serve as Election Officers in the February 5th Presidential Primary Election. This is the first time that the Presidential Primary Election has been held this early and that has made recruiting Election Officers more challenging.

Election Officers are needed throughout the county, especially the areas of Cupertino, Saratoga, Mountain View and Gilroy. There is also a critical need for over 100 Spanish bilingual Election Officers.

Anyone who is registered to vote in the state of California can become an Election Officer. Election Officers are paid a stipend of $95.00 or more. They can also earn an extra stipend for bilingual skills. Bilingual Election Officers must be fluent in English and one of the following federally mandated languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese and Tagalog.

Experience is not necessary as training is provided.

High school students who would like to be involved in the election process can participate in the Student Election Officer Program. Students must be at least 16 years old with a minimum 2.5 grade point average, receive permission from their school and parents or guardians. Student Election Officers have the same responsibilities and receive the same stipends as other Election Officers.

For more information, call:

English: 299-POLL [7655]
Spanish: (408) 282-3095
Vietnamese: (408) 282-3097
Chinese: (408) 282-3086
Tagalog: (408) 535-3916
Students: (408) 282-3091

MLK rally at Evergreen Valley College

The 9th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Stop The Violence Rally is scheduled for Jan. 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Evergreen Valley College.

Martin Luther King Jr.

The “Stop the Violence Rally” features a motivational speaker, entertainment, fashion show, and a Prayer for Peace and Libation. This event will be a tribute to Irwin Dillon II, who volunteered for the program for three years. The purpose of the rally is to provide alternative forms of recreational activities for youth in Santa Clara County as well as to connect youth with caring adult mentors. Currently, the Positive Alternative Recreation Teambuilding Impacting (P.A.R.T.I.) Program collaborates with Evergreen Valley College and the East Side Union High School District to provide services for disadvantaged youth.

Guest speakers will include Rev. Jethroe Moore II, School Community Liaison, East Side Union High School District and Clarissa L. Abram Moore, Program Director, Silicon Valley Conference for Community and Social Justice. Donations are requested: Students $10 and adults $25.

For more information contact Winston Ashby at 561-4664.