Sunday, October 19, 2008

GET OUT THE ARAB AMERICAN VOTE!

I spent a pleasant evening at the Arab American Institute offices calling AAI volunteers asking them to sign up to call Arab American voters to encourage them to vote.

You know that we need to make an impact on this election. The stakes have never been higher—we can't afford to be silent. Because Arab Americans live in key battleground states across the nation, now, more than ever, our voice counts!

Right now, just an hour or two of your time can remind hundreds of Arab Americans to vote on Election Day. Your call will encourage them to GET OUT AND VOTE and give our constituency the visibility it deserves.

The Arab American Institute makes it easy. Here's how it works:

1. Fill out the simple form and
2. The AAI will send you an e-mail with details of how to log onto the Yalla Vote Virtual Phone Bank and get started. Then
3. Set aside time between 10:00 am and 8:30pm to call registered Arab American voters and remind them to vote on November 4th. The online call center lets you easily track and record our success!

Here's the beauty of this - there is no minimum number of calls you have to make. Many phone banks ask you to make a minimum number of calls and to make them from a call center. You can do this from home if you want. Also, when you go online, you get the info to make your first call. If you like it, make another - and another. If it's not for you, that's okay. Every call made is one more contact with an Arab American voter. Of course, the AAI and I would love it if you will make lots of calls!

It's easy. It's important. It's our voice. It's our future.
Yalla! Volunteer to help get out the Arab American VOTE!

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