Voter Registration Drive
TO: Bill Smith – Principal, Southwest High School
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to Hold Voter Registration Drive
WHAT: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host a voter registration drive at local high schools throughout the Twin Cities. Southwest High School has been selected to participate in this voter registration drive.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization established in 1913, whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for eligible high school students to register to vote. We are proud to promote civic engagement to help people register to vote and it is one way to further empower the people we serve.
Please note: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a non-partisan organization
WHEN: Tuesday September 23, 2014 during the designated lunch hour. Two to four volunteers will arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the lunch period to set up.
WHERE: Designated area near the cafeteria. We request a table with chairs be set up in an area designated by school administrator.
Students must meet the following criteria to be considered “eligible” to register:
· Are a United States citizen.
· Will be at least 18 years old on Election Day.
· Have resided in Minnesota for 20 days immediately preceding Election Day.
· Maintain residence at the address given on the registration form.
· Are not under court-ordered guardianship in which the court order revokes your right to vote.
· Have not been found by a court to be legally incompetent to vote.
· Have any felony conviction record discharged, expired or completed your sentence.
Thank you for allowing Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to provide this opportunity for students at Southwest High School. Should you have any questions, please contact: Irma Johnson at 612-237-9294.
Trenna Ross (770-313-3031)
Chapter President
Minneapolis-St. Paul Alumnae Chapter
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