see http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=58917909520
Every time our nation faces crisis, our national experience has shown Americans rise to the challenge. While government has an important role to play in helping rekindle our economy and addressing the problems of a distressed nation, President-elect Obama believes each of us, as Americans, have a responsibility to do what we can for our communities and fellow citizens. We are one nation.The United States is once again at a crossroads and that is why the President-elect hopes to use the occasion of his Inauguration to rally our nation to commit to service in our communities. We are asking for your participation in meeting this challenge.In 1994, Congress transformed the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday into a national day of community service to further commemorate a man who lived his life in service to others. As a tribute to that legacy and the very real needs of our nation, the President-elect and Vice President-elect have launched a national organizing effort on the eve of their Inauguration to engage Americans in service. This national day of service will fall on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 19, 2009 and, unlike past calls to service, President-elect Obama is calling on all Americans to do more than just offer a single day of service to their cities, towns and neighborhoods. He is asking all of us to make an ongoing commitment to our communities. Never has it been more important to come together in shared purpose to tackle the common challenges we face.This website is designed to help promote these events and for Americans to make their commitments, build communities, find opportunities to serve and share their results. These can be events that engage people in direct service, or bring people together to reflect on Dr. King's legacy and how they can commit to becoming more engaged citizens. Please create an event or sign up to volunteer today.
source: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1460623847
UPDATE: Watch Obama Blogfest http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOb4ZOnoK2Y
This day has been aching to arrive ---I am so happy and see that so many people are anxiously overjoyed to have Barack Obama finally assume his role as PRESIDENT Obama!
There's much work to be done but I feel that he is the man to inspire and encourage all to come together for a National purpose and put aside the infighting, bickering, and other matters of inconsequence!
Congratulations President Obama --- may we all work together to rebuild this nation, its infrastructure, its confidence, its very soul!
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WASHINGTON, DC - In the remaining weeks before the 56th presidential inaugural, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) will be issuing a series of advisories to help people who plan to attend the swearing-in ceremony.
The following is a special alert for those people who will have tickets to the swearing-in, but may have questions about getting to and from the event that morning. Because of the large crowds and the potential for inclement weather, those people with special needs are advised to pay careful attention to these details.
While the actual swearing-in will take place shortly before noon, the formal program begins at 11:30 AM and the musical prelude and seating will begin much earlier.
Security checkpoints will open for ticketed guests at 8:00 AM, and the committee advises arriving no later than 9:00 AM to ensure that you are through the checkpoints by the time the program begins.
Screening will end when the program begins at 11:30 AM and late arrivals will not be able to enter the grounds.
Getting to the swearing-in ceremonies that morning will be very difficult because of the large crowds. In addition to the 240,000 ticketed guests, a million or more people are expected to view the inauguration from the National Mall between 4th Street and the Lincoln Memorial, along with hundreds of thousands of others who plan on watching the Inaugural parade down Pennsylvania Avenue. We recommend planning ahead, but also caution that any plans made in advance should be double-checked in the days and hours prior to the event in case of changes to transportation schedules, street and other closures, and other factors that may impact your travel plans.
We also recommend developing back-up plans in case your original travel plans need to be changed at the last minute. The District of Columbia's inaugural website will have the most up-to-date information on road closures and other travel alerts. We recommend that guests bookmark the site,
http://www.inauguration.dc.gov/index.asp, and check it frequently for changing information. A security perimeter will be established around the U.S. Capitol and the parade route on or before January 20, 2009. Subway stations, bus stops, and streets within that perimeter will be closed. Street closures throughout Washington, D.C., will make traveling by car or taxi very difficult. Bridges from Virginia crossing the Potomac River into Washington, D.C., as well as major roadways from Maryland into Washington, D.C., may be closed to all but bus traffic. Following are recommendations on how to get to the swearing-in ceremony: Within 2 Miles of the U.S. Capitol For those people who will be staying within 2 Miles of the U.S. Capitol, walking to the swearing-in ceremony will be the most reliable method of reaching the ticketed seated and standing areas. Be sure to carefully plan your return trip as well - it won't be possible to cross the Pennsylvania Avenue parade route, except at designated points and Metro will be extremely crowded. For some people bicycling may be an option to get close to the U.S. Capitol. While bicycles will be prohibited within the security perimeter on January 20, 2009, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) is working on a plan with city officials to have bike valet stations available outside the security perimeter near the swearing-in ceremonies and parade route. More information is available at: http://www.waba.org/index.php. Beyond 2 Miles of the U.S. Capitol Use public transportation to get you as close as possible to the U.S. Capitol and walk from there. D.C.'s subway system will be running "rush-hour" service all day, but is expecting "crush-level" crowds. Be prepared to wait for space on a train for long periods of time, during which you will have to stand in close proximity to several thousand people. Many Metro escalators will be closed due to crowding and individuals will need to climb Metro stairs or wait to utilize the small number of elevators at Metro stations. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) plans to run Metrobuses on Inauguration Day. Check its website, www.wmata.com, for information regarding routes and schedules. As with any other travel planning for January 20, please allow extra time and prepare a back-up plan. AMTRAK, www.amtrak.com, and regional commuter trains, Virginia Railway Express (VRE), www.vre.org, and MARC (Maryland) Commuter Train, www.mtamaryland.com/services/marc/, will be operating reserved trains on special schedules and are expected to sell out well in advance of January 20. Please visit their websites for more information.
There will be no vehicular access or parking in the areas around the Capitol on January 20, 2009. This includes vehicles with special disability license plates or tags. While there will be locations outside the perimeter of the Capitol that will be designated as drop-off points for persons with disabilities, traffic conditions and restrictions may make reaching these drop-off locations extremely difficult. As noted above, public transportation is expected to be running at "crush capacity" and WMATA has informed us that while Metro Access will operate for its regular customers, they do not expect to be able to provide pick-ups for people after events. There will be designated areas for people with disabilities in each of the ticketed seating areas on the Capitol grounds, however these areas are limited in size and available on a first-come first-served basis.Persons in wheelchairs or utilizing walkers should be aware that they will need to move across bumpy surfaces, grassy areas, and possible icy areas (depending on the weather).
The weather in Washington in January is usually quite cold and often rainy or snowy. Please think carefully about whether you can stand outside in cold weather in a large crowd for up to six hours, and whether you are ready for long delays getting home afterwards. Regardless of the weather conditions, umbrellas will not be permitted in the ticketed areas. Other prohibited items include, but are not limited to: Firearms and ammunition (either real or simulated), Explosives of any kind (including fireworks), Knives, blades, or sharp objects (of any length), Mace and/or pepper spray, Sticks or poles, Pockets or hand tools, such as "Leatherman", Packages, Backpacks, Large bags, Duffel bags, Suitcases, Thermoses, Coolers, Strollers, Laser pointers, Signs, Posters, Animals (other than service animals), Alcoholic beverages, Other items that may pose a threat to the security of the event as determined by and at the discretion of the security screeners Bring with you any medications that you need because there will be very long delays in getting to and from events. Be aware that it may be difficult to talk or send pictures from your cell phone, according to wireless companies. Please use text messaging to send critical messages.
Hi Everyone,
Hopefully you will get this message in time.I am asking that all Barack Obama supporters please help Get Out The Vote in Georgia Senate Runoff Election today Dec 2nd. If you're not a resident in Georgia, please call, email or text all of your family and friends in Georgia to remind them Vote for Jim Martin for U.S. Senate.
Obama has endorsed Jim Martin in a Radio Ad "One More Time" You can view on Youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9kiymFg8Jk
More info about Jim Martin on www.martinforsenate.com
Electing a Senator that will support Barack Obama is invaluable and will help prevent a block by those who will stop at nothing to stop positive change for the American people.
Kind Regards,Arnita
Adams * Adamsville * Alexandria * Algood * Arlington * Ashland * Athens * Baneberry * Bartlett * Baxter * Bean Station * Bell Buckle * Bolivar * Brentwood * Brighton * Bristol * Brownsville * Charlston * Chattanooga * City of Crossville * City of Parsons * Clarksville * Cleveland * Clifton * Clinton * Collegedale * Collierville * Collinwood * Columbia * Cookeville * Coopertown * Covington * Cowan * Crossville * Dayton * Decaturville * Decherd * Dickson * Dover * Dresden * Dunlap * Dyer * Dyersburg * Eagleville * East Ridge * Elizabethton * Erin * Etowah * Fairview * Farragut * Farragut City * Fayetteville * Flag Pond * Franklin * Gallatin * Gatlinburg * Germantown * Gleason * Goodlettsville * Grand Junction * Greeneville * Greenfield * Harriman * Harrogate * Hartsville * Henderson * Hendersonville * Humboldt * Huntingdon * Huntland * Jackson * Jamestown * Jasper * Jefferson City * Jellico * Johnson City * Kimball * Kingston * Kingston Springs * Knoxville * Lafayette * LaGrange * Lake City * Lakeland * Lavergne * Lawrenceburg * Lebanon * Lenoir City * Lewisburg * Lexington * Livingston * Lookout Mountain * Loretto * Lynchburg * Lynnville * Manchester * Martin * Maryville * McEwen * McKenzie * McMinnville * Medon * Memphis * Milan * Millersville * Millington * Monteagle * Monterey * Morristown * Mount Carmel * Mt Juliet * Mt Pleasant * Munford * Murfreesboro * Nashville * New Johnsonville * Newport * Nolensville * Oak Hill * Oak Ridge * Oakland * Old Hickory * Oliver Springs * Paris * Pegram * Pigeon Forge * Pleasant View * Portland * Pulaski * Red Bank * Red Boiling Springs * Roan Mountain * Rockwood * Savannah * Scotts Hill * Selmer * Sevierville * Seymour * Shelbyville * Signal Mountain * Smithville * Smyrna * Soddy Daisy * Somerville * South Fulton * South Pittsburg * Sparta * Spring Hill
The whirlwind continues and a group met this evening to talk about the next steps for Cumberland Plateau for Obama. It was agreed that we should stay connected. Each person spoke to the way the campaingn work altered them personally and how they might move forward in their work locally. Communication is key in the coming monthes.
Be sure to check in to http://www.change.gov/ for projects needing our attention during the transition towards an Obama/Biden administration.
Thanks for all you did!
This is my first publication since the election. These words came to me during my quiet time this AM. I want to share them with you.
I have bought and placed a 5’ x 4’ Betsy Ross’ American flag on the hood of ole red to celebrate this revolution of truth. Make no mistake about it: that is exactly what it was.
President Obama told us he is going to raise our taxes and won! Nobody wants it, but we all know it must be done to pay down this debt, put people to work and to rebuild our infrastructure.
President Obama told us he is going to provide every American with health care. This will save us billions in emergent care to the poor which is all there entitled to now. We will be a healthier more productive population.
President Obama told us he is going to challenge us to wean ourselves from Arab oil in ten years. Challenge what a great word and better concept than spend and don’t worry about what we are doing in Iraq or with your money. Challenge: Yes challenge us: Please challenge us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Arabs have no idea of the depth of and strength of the American Heart. They don’t believe it or President Obama. Please notice that the price has gone way down recently when we got fed up. Well, I got news for em. Not this time baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
President Obama has tapped that well spring. Look at who supported him. It wasn’t the fat cats. They can’t believe it either. It was the poor and middle classes. They finally voted their interest. Moreover, the Obama army is still there: Millions Strong, Resilient, Informed and Dead Ready!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are coming out of Iraq!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ya’ll spend your own money now. We got real problems with which to deal.
We are coming after you Osama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Run and Hide Murder. We will find you. Turn my young hill jacks lose on him President Obama. You have no idea what is in our hearts for these people.
We are going to rebuild our economy: Pay down this debt; create new high paying green jobs and stabilize and grow the economy again. We will prosper: Regain our position of leadership in the World by earning it by adhering to the standards and ethos that made this country great instead of the excess, greed and corruption of last eight years.
We have a brilliant innovative leader again who knows we can do it. I am so proud of America again. The future is so bright. We have moved past petty prejudice. We are realizing Dr. King’s Dream. Lord, lord, lord: the power and strength I see in a United America.
So understand when you see me in ole red: No I am not crazy. I feel like John Adams as described by David McCullough: inspired and resolute.
I wept salty tears as I thought back over the years to the many sacrifices made by so many to bring this to fruition, to the work done by both blacks and whites to help eliminate our nation's ignorance. I thought of my own marches during the Civil Rights Era in Washington and in Chicago, even when to march risked terrible consequences. I thought back to Dr. King and his eloquence and the agony of hearing the words, "They shot Dr. King." Tonight I saw Jesse Jackson biting his lip with tears streaming down his face, and I saw the light in the young people's eyes as they realized it was a new day. I pictured Michelle and the kids living in the White House, the promised puppy scampering from room to room. Then I thought how never again can anything any ignorant racist says have the same impact because today my county, my beautiful America chose to elect a president based on his beliefs rather than the color of his skin. This was an amazing act of trust and an act accompanied by great joy. It will take a while to sink in. Over the last few weeks a black Republican friend of mine kept saying cynically," Do you really think this country is ready to elect a black man?" Well today I can tell him. Today I can affirm what he was afraid to dream. Yes, we can. Yes, we can. Yes, we did.
Caroe Borges
All of the enthusiasm expressed by early voting is a sure sign that our efforts of Voter Registration have paid off. This Country has never been this excited about an election in my life-time. I believe we will see a record turn-out from our Democratic Party and we will see history made when our new President-Elect is announced as Barack Obama!
As Sen. Richardson stated after hearing him speak at the Democratic Convention in 2004, we all knew he had something special! In my opinion, he is a natural, a person who is confident, at ease with himself and has the intelligence to re-build the relations that America has lost under our past leadership. It has been a great feeling supporting this candidate and so clear to me that he is right for this time. I just don't understand why "THIS ONE" McSame/and the Saracuda and their few supporters just don't get it.
We dems are proud and for the first time in a while, we have a right to be! JOIN ME IN CELEBRATING THE VICTORY on TUESDAY, Nov. 4th, 2008.
HI Everyone-
I encourage you to use the Neighbor to Neighbor calling system on the Obama website and call as many people as possible today and tomorrow. You may choose the state you want to call and select as many calls as you would like to make. It doesn't take very long at all; there is even a script provided to help you know exactly how to begin the calls and how to respond to those you call. It is fun and will help the campaign.
Also: If there are any volunteer events near you -- please go out to those and help in any way. Just a few hours left -- we can do it! Yes, we can!!
Happiness and Peace-
Dawn :-)
P.S. Remember to wear your Obama gear when you go out to volunteer, go out to eat, take a walk in the park, wherever you go. Just asking that one person for his or her vote WILL make a difference.
Hi Everyone-
From now until the election, please wear your Barack Obama gear wherever you go and stop and talk with people about Barack and all of his plans for America. Please let everyone know that their votes and voices are needed, and that with Barack, their voices will be heard.
Take your Obama books with you and share his mission; direct everyone to barackobama.com; ask people to vote; let them know how to get registered and where they can vote; do everything you can from this moment to put Barack Obama in the White House.
Be encouraged and not complaicent. We all know to WHOM the battle belongs. No battles waged aginst us shall prosper. Hold on to THE FAITH!
Listen to this passage
Obama ~ Leadership for the 21st Century, written by best-selling author Victoria C. DePaul, is now available for a limited time as an Ebook download at no charge. This book will be available as a pdf download or readers can view it online via Scribd. The book is available at www.ebookobama.com .
This book details how Barack Obama has succeeded in establishing a culture of ingenuity, enthusiasm, passion and collaboration– unlocking new levels of personal power and control. Leaders such as Barack Obama, John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King know the secret to unleashing the human potential. His unique leadership style has been the catalyst of one of the greatest grassroots movements in history– and it is the spirit, the fuel, on which we will ride into the third millennium. Pass this information to your distribution lists and ask everyone you know to do the same. If you have a website, please post the link and ask others to do the same. Visit Scribd and view the book there. The more people that view it, the higher the internet ranking for this book. Post the site and this information on blogs and contact your local newspapers– whatever you can do. After viewing the book please add your testimonial to the site. Following is a sample letter that you can edit as appropriate to send to your lists. Thanks for your assistance and energy to this project, now let's get this done. On to the White House.
Sample:So just how did Barack Obama, a junior senator, become the nominee of the Democratic Party? How has Barack Obama amassed two million financial donors, raising over 400 million dollars? What is it that Barack Obama knows, that the Republicans have yet to discover? What is it that will make Barack Obama one of the greatest leaders in history? Barack Obama understands that while the negativity of smear and fear has its initial impact, what really moves most of us is a desire to feel good about and to be in control of our circumstances, our futures, our communities, and most importantly, ourselves. He understands the difference between inspiration and motivation. Understanding this difference is what moves ordinary people from complacency to positive action. Positive action, originating in positive energy is what yields positive results. In the future, Obama will be studied as one of the greatest leaders of modern times. Obama doesn't call forth volunteers– he calls forth the leader that resides in all of us. He demands personal accountability—and gets it. He has created an army of grassroots volunteers that is not only contributing financial resources but hours of service in any number of tasks. He has tapped into the spirit of first-time voters and re-kindled the spirits of baby boomers, long searching for a return of the days of JFK, MLK and Bobby. There are still so many undecided voters out there, weighing both sides as they determine which candidate will best serve the presidency as we move further into the 21st century. Until November 5th, "Obama ~ Leadership for the 21st Century" will be available at no charge to assist voters in making their decision. This book details how Barack Obama has succeeded in establishing a culture of ingenuity, enthusiasm, passion and collaboration– unlocking new levels of personal power and control. Leaders such as Barack Obama, John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King know the secret to unleashing the human potential. These leaders understand that the power of the human spirit is the fuel on which we will ride into the third millennium. This book is more than a book on human energy leadership principles, however. It is a compilation of the voices of America with contributions by leadership experts, authors and citizens from all corners of the globe. Please take some time to read this book and especially take the time to pass this on to everyone you know. Please post on your blogs, send to your distribution lists and include the website in your email signature until election day.
Our future and the future of the generations that will follow depend on it.Website to access this book: www.ebookobama.comThe book is available for pdf download or you can read it online at Scribd. Links are provided at the website. We are moving onward to a new era in our history. Contribute to this movement for change and spread the word!
Note: I am still looking for 30 or so quotes from citizens on what makes Obama a superior leader. If you want to be a part of this project send me your quote via the comments form on the Contact Us Page at www.ebookobama.com
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Gen. Colin Powell endorsed Sen. Barack Obama on Meet The Press. Gen. Powell is a man to be admired and respected and I hope that all the undecided voters out there, will listen to what he had to say. And if Gen. Powell's endorsement isn't enough, then how about the whopping $150 million dollars Sen. Obama raised in September? I think that speak volumes!!! Here's the link to hear some of the interview with Gen. Powell about his enorsement.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/27267504#27267504
Greetings:
Obama ~ Leadership for the 21st Century, is now available as an Ebook Download. This book will be available as a pdf download or readers can view it online via Scribd. You can find it at www.ebookobama.com This ebook is available at no charge until November 5th as it is critical that as many people receive this information as possible, particularly those undecided voters.
Please, please, please- pass this information to your distribution lists and ask everyone you know to do the same. If you have a website, please post the link and ask others to do the same. Visit Scribd and view the book there. The more people that view it, the higher the internet ranking for this book. Post the site and this information on blogs and contact your local newspapers - whatever you can do. If you have any other ideas on how to get this out let me know so I can share with everyone. Also, I am looking for testimonials to add to the site so encourage others to submit their reviews of the book. Following is a sample letter that you can edit as appropriate to send to your lists. Thanks for your assistance and energy to this project, now let's get this done. On to the White House.
Sample:
So just how did Barack Obama, a junior senator, become the nominee of the Democratic Party? How has Barack Obama amassed two million financial donors, raising over 400 million dollars? What is it that Barack Obama knows, that the Republicans have yet to discover? What is it that will make Barack Obama one of the greatest leaders in history?
Barack Obama understands that while the negativity of smear and fear has its initial impact, what really moves most of us is a desire to feel good about and to be in control of our circumstances, our futures, our communities, and most importantly, ourselves. He understands the difference between inspiration and motivation. Understanding this difference is what moves ordinary people from complacency to positive action.. Positive action, originating in positive energy is what yields positive results. In the future, Obama will be studied as one of the greatest leaders of modern times. Obama doesn't call forth volunteers– he calls forth the leader that resides in all of us. He demands personal accountability—and gets it. He has created an army of grassroots volunteers that is not only contributing financial resources but hours of service in any number of tasks. He has tapped into the spirit of first-time voters and re-kindled the spirits of baby boomers, long searching for a return of the days of JFK, MLK and Bobby.
There are still so many undecided voters out there, weighing both sides as they determine which candidate will best serve the presidency as we move further into the 21st century. Until November 5th, "Obama ~ Leadership for the 21st Century" will be available for free to assist voters in making their decision. This book details how Barack Obama has succeeded in establishing a culture of ingenuity, enthusiasm, passion and collaboration– unlocking new levels of personal power and control. Leaders such as Barack Obama, John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King know the secret to unleashing the human potential. These leaders understand that the power of the human spirit is the fuel on which we will ride into the third millennium.
This book is more than a book on human energy leadership principles, however. It is a compilation of the voices of America with contributions by leadership experts, authors and citizens from all corners of the globe. Please take some time to read this book and especially take the time to pass this on to everyone you know. Please post on your blogs, send to your distribution lists and include the website in your email signature until election day. Our future and the future of the generations that will follow depend on it.
Website to access this book: www.ebookobama.com
The book is available for pdf download or you can read it online at Scribd. Links are provided at the website.
NOTE: If you feel that this book has been of value to you please consider a payment of your choice. The authors are working to provide an expanded, hard cover version of this book for an early 2009 release.
We are moving onward to a new era in our history.
Thank you!
