6th District Republican Committee - Luzerne County, PA

...right now!

Today is the first day to begin registering new Republicans.

Lou Barletta's strong showing in Luzerne county shows our rebuilding efforts are bearing fruit. Lou had a solid victory in Luzerne County, and that is a very positive "take-away" from this General Election. (For the unofficial County General Election results, including absentee ballots, click here.)

Let's build on our gains and pick up right where we left off....STARTING TODAY!

Tickets can be picked up at one of our three ticket distribution centers (see the bottom of this e-mail for their locations). Even if you RSVP online, you must visit a distribution center and pick up a physical ticket to gain entry into the rally.

WANT TO MEET CINDY MCCAIN?

On Saturday prior to Mrs. McCain's arrival, we will host a phone bank in The Martz Center at Wilkes University. Our top five callers will be given the chance to greet Cindy McCain upon her arrival to Wilkes Barre! Sign-up for one or both of the following phone bank shifts to participate:

Phone Bank Shifts:

Shift 1) 9:00am – 12:30pm
Shift 2) 12:30pm – 4:00pm

Additionally, all volunteers who make at least 100 phone calls will receive VIP seating! These phone calls help spread the McCain-Palin messages of reform, prosperity, and peace to voters across Northeast Pennsylvania. In addition, we'll also advocate on behalf of our entire slate of fantastic Republican candidates:

*Chris Hackett for Congress, 10th Congressional District
*Lou Barletta for Congress, 11th Congressional District
*Karen Boback for State Representative, 117th Congressional District

This is your chance to make a difference while getting the opportunity to meet the future First Lady of the United States! RSVP to this e-mail with your name and phone number to confirm your participation, and let us know if you have any questions.

As always, thank you for your support and dedication! 17 days until Victory!

-Northeast Victory 2008

Luzerne GOP Headquarters
25 Public Square
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Office: 570-208-4671

Chris Hackett for Congress/Northeast Victory Center
23 Dallas Shopping Center
Dallas, PA 18612
Office: 570-255-2008

Scranton Victory Center
430 Lackawanna Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503

Volunteers for the 72-Hour/Election Day phone and door shifts are needed!

A shift sign-up sheet is located on the wall next to the TV at Headquarters. Phones AND door shifts are both important! We need to reach out to folks with a physical knock at the door!

Also...whenever you pick up a yard sign for someone you know, PLEASE encourage that person to sign up for at least one shift on phones and doors. The 72-Hours/Election Day time frame - Friday, October 31 to Tuesday,November 4 - is a critical period. Volunteers will be needed!

In addition, we are working closely with all of our campaigns - Lou Barletta, Chris Hackett, and Karen Boback - to ensure that our 72-Hour/Election Day activities benefit the entire Republican slate!

This Saturday (10/18) is a nationwide Super Saturday!

Our goal is 7,000 calls and 500 doors - requiring roughly 80 volunteers on the phones, and 12 volunteers going door-to-door.

This event will serve as a "test-run" of our 72-Hours capacity and we need YOUR help filling all of our phone bank shifts and recruiting multiple door-to-door parties throughout the county.

A sign-up sheet is posted at Headquarters. Prizes will be available to our top callers, and our top door knocker! Come to GOP Headquarters and sign up TODAY!

A Debate-Watch Party is scheduled for this Wednesday, October 15 at Headquarters. This is the final presidential debate of this election and various media will be present, including an Australian TV news crew and local TV affiliates. High attendance is necessary to project a positive image to the NE PA electorate. Please come out and watch this important last debate!

** Special Note **
On Sunday, October 12 Luzerne County came in FIRST PLACE in the state with 2225 total phone calls!!! (the county that came in second place only had 1200 total calls) AS THEY SAY, THERE'S NO "I" IN TEAM !!!

Republican Committee and Friends:

The election is practically right around the corner, and it's time to "roll up the sleeves" and get to work! We need each and every one of you to help the Republican Party win in November!

Please consider volunteering a few hours a week ahead of this critical election to help us reach out to voters and secure a victory for our Republican candidates!

The Luzerne County Republican Committee's Party Headquarters is located at 25 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre (next to Rite Aid).

The hours are:

Monday-Thursday, 10:00AM until 8:30PM.
Friday -- 10:00am to 4:30pm
Saturday -- 10:00am to 4:00pm

Any time you can spare will help secure a Republican victory this election!

A pair of important Absentee Ballot dates are approaching.

Tuesday, October 28 is the deadline for applications for absentee ballots.

An important note from the Luzerne County BOE website regarding applications for Absentee Ballots:

A voter may appear in person at the Bureau of Elections any time prior to the deadline to make application for a civilian absentee ballot. Voters may also hand deliver applications on behalf of other voters in the same way they may deliver an application to register to vote. However, the ballot itself may only be delivered to the voter himself or herself. In other words, if you are the applicant, you will receive only your ballot and not that of anyone else.

Friday, October 31 is another key date: It's the deadline for submitting most Absentee Ballots.

Here are more important notes from the BOE website on submitting voted Absentee Ballots:

All voted absentee ballots; except those received from military and overseas electors, and emergency absentee electors, as defined by law, must be received by the county board of elections by 5:00 PM on this day to be counted.

A voter may appear in person at the Bureau of Elections any time prior to the deadline to deposit their own voted ballot into a ballot box for such purpose.

On the day of the deadline, voters also have the option of placing the proper postage upon the voted absentee ballot and giving it to the postal worker at the public counter of the main branch of the post office on South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. The postal worker will hand cancel the postage and hold it for a representative of the Bureau of Elections who will collect those voted absentee ballots for processing at 4:45 PM.

MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO:
LUZERNE COUNTY BUREAU OF ELECTIONS
ATTN: ABSENTEE VOTING UNIT
20 N PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 207
WILKES-BARRE, PA 18701-3505

You can get more information on Absentee Ballots simply by clicking here or on the "Absentee Ballot Info!" link in the upper right-hand part of this website. More information...including the forms...are all available online!

Please note no exceptions may be made to any of the above.

For directions to The Luzerne County Voter Services Office,
please call: (570) 825-1715

The GOP is back!

The Luzerne County Republican Party now has a Headquarters on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre.

On Monday, August 11 the "election season" phone calls began! And where was the 6th District? Right there in the middle of the action!

County Chairman Terry Casey was on hand for the critical first evening (you can read the Times Leader's August 17 interview with Terry by clicking here). Everything went smoothly, and our 6th District was well-represented among the volunteers on the first night of calling...but we can do better. Our County Party needs all the support we can offer to help GOP candidates win in November! Stop in and find out how you can volunteer! The new Headquarters are located at: 25 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre (next to Rite Aid)!

Looking for a great...and fun...way to help Lou Barletta win this November?

Consider hosting a BBQ for Barletta! Click HERE to get more information!

Lou's opponent is raising thousands of dollars from Washington special interests and Wall Street bankers. Your "BBQ for Barletta" will provide the support needed to bring home a victory for Lou this November!

So put on that apron! Fire up that grill! Host a BBQ for Barletta and help Lou win!