The first University chapter of Students for Barack Obama has been founded in Nevada. Our newest addition is an SFBO group at the University of Nevada, Reno.
I spoke with Marysa, the Chapter President, about her goals for the group. A sophomore studying political science and public relations, Marysa says she'll focus on getting as many students to sign pledge cards and then turn them out to the Nevada Caucus on January 19, 2008.
Following in Barack's footsteps, Marysa also wants to run a voter registration drive at the university. (Barack was not much older then Marysa when he led a voter registration drive during his time as a community organizerin Chicago.)
Marysa was able to meet Barack when he stopped into Elko on August 06, 2007. She had the priviledge of introducing him and then speaking with him backstage. Marysa is second from left in the photo below. All four of the students in the photo were interns at the Elko campaign office last the summer. Obama Nevada Field Director Michael Moffo said they played a pivotal role in "driving the Elko Train" towards victory on Caucus Day.
If you attend the University of Nevada, Reno, and want to help organize the campus for Barack Obama, send an email with your Name, Year, and Major to Marysa (Email).Also, to learn more about SFBO at the University of Nevada, Reno, join the MyBO and Facebook groups that have been started:
If you are interested in setting up a SFBO chapter at your school please email the Nevada Youth Vote Director Justo Robles at jrobles@barackobama.com.
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