Before Election Day:

• Remind your friends to vote with a little help from HRC!
  
• Volunteer!
  Candidates who see you working for them will know that they need to work for you; just head over to the campaign office of a candidate you support. Whether you have a day, an afternoon, or an hour, it will make all the difference in the world. Don't forget to wear your HRC gear so they know their LGBT consitiuents are behind them.

• Pledge to vote!

 

On November 4th, Election Day:

 

• VOTE!
  
• Then make sure your friends, family, and co-workers do the same. Offer to take them with you if they need a ride.
• Learn about voting in FL!
• Find your local polling place!
• Read more about the candidates and issues that HRC supports.

 
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The Tampa Steering Committe has energized its members, and we have a mission--to become a major

force for equality in the Tampa Bay area. Among our goals is to attract like-minded members of the community in order to spread the word of equality, to increase our political voice, and to begin an aggressive event calender. We want to engage as many of you as possible to become empowered LGBTQQA citizens in our cities, our state, and our country!

In order for us to be successful, we need your help. Volunteers have already stepped up to the plate and taken the lead, but many more people will make a significant difference. "We have built a strong foundation. Now, we are looking to build upon that and complete our structure. We still have numerous leadership roles to fill, and we are always looking for energetic people to help us with our mission," says Kim Stagg, a leader within the Tampa Bay Steering Committee.

The Committe is already busy planning Bowling for Equality, a yearly event that has attracted hundreds of people from all over the area. Also, numerous political opportunities are available if politics is your forte.

If you want to help spread equality in the Tampa Bay area, this is a perfect place for you. Individuals are encouraged to email the Steering Committee for more information.

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Back by popular demand:

3rd Annual HRC Bowling
Right Up Your Alley!

Join HRC in St. Petersburg for a
fun filled afternoon!  All proceeds
will benefit the Human Rights Campaign.

Saturday, October 25
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Ten Pin Lanes
1453 Pasadena Ave S
South Pasadena, FL 33707
(727) 381-1010

Get your tickets today!

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:

This November, Florida voters will vote on Amendment 2, which seeks to amend the state constitution to define marriage as between a man
and a woman only and prohibit recognition of any other legal union that is the “substantial equivalent” of marriage. Florida law already prohibits recognition of marriages by gay or lesbian couples—the proposed amendment would write that discriminatory ban into the constitution and its broad wording would also ban civil unions and likely domestic partnerships as well.

One positive factor: supporters of the amendment need to garner 60% of the vote this November in order to pass Amendment 2. Recent polling suggests that the vote will be very close—57% were found to support Amendment 2, with 36% opposed.

Two campaigns, SayNo2 and Fairness for All Families have formed to oppose the discriminatory amendment.

Paid Political Advertisement sponsored and paid for in-kind by Human Rights Campaign, 1640 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington DC 20036. Approved by Florida Red and Blue, Inc.

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