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Beyond the Blog is an evolution of The Patterson Foundation’s storytelling approach focused on creating and sharing engaging content featuring the people, organizations, and communities strengthened through the Foundation’s work. This idea began and grew in 2022 with strategic oversight from MagnifyGood, guidance from Debra Jacobs, and content planning, coordination, and production by Kellie Alexander and Rachel Hettinger.
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Purpose at the Polls: A Story of Civic Engagement
In this inspiring episode, Pierrette Kelly shares her experience as a poll watcher, highlighting the importance of civic engagement and the vital role everyday citizens can play in upholding democracy. With clarity and passion, she encourages others to step up and get involved, especially as International Poll Worker Day approaches on August 12. Whether you're curious about what poll watching involves or looking for ways to serve your community, Pierrette's story is a motivating call to action. Tune in and discover how you, too, can help make every vote count.
Timestamps
- 01:34 - Learning About Pierrette
- 02:32 - Volunteering at The Polls
- 2:39 - A Walk to Respect
- 04:47 - Serving as a Poll Watcher
- 07:04 - Working Behind The Scenes: Nonpartisan Observers
- 09:48 - Helping Voters Find Their Way
- 10:51 - August 12 is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day
- 13:54 - Where can you start? What can you do?
- 14:46 - The training process
- 15:36 - Strengthening People, Organizations, and Communities
- 17:31 - Advice to those interested
- 18:48 - New Civic Path Book Circles
Links to Learn More
- League of Women Voters
- What will be our legacy? What will our children say?
- New Civic Path Book Circles
- THE CARTER CENTER - Nonpartisan Election
- Observation in the U.S.
- THE CARTER CENTER
- Election Protection
- started.https://866ourvote.org/partners/
- Manatee County
- Sarasota County
- Charlotte County
- DeSoto County
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