From Leslie Garvin, associate director of North Carolina Campus Compact…
The Case Foundation is giving away two tickets to the Presidential Inauguration and the Hawaii Inaugural Ball as part of an online civic engagement campaign to turn inauguration excitement into community action.
About Change Begins With Me Campaign:
With the election over and the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States just around the corner – the question we are all asking is “what’s next?” How can we get involved in helping government solve some of the most pressing issues of our time? More importantly, how do we see ourselves as a part of this change?
The Case Foundation is a champion of efforts that provide individuals the opportunity to connect with their neighbors, decide what matters most to them, form solutions and take action. We believe in the collective ability and power of individuals to effect change in their communities and around the world.
The Case Foundation has just launched an online civic engagement campaign – “Change Begins With Me” – that calls on Americans everywhere to “be the change.” People across the nation are invited to visit the Case Foundation’s web site (casefoundation.org/change) and make a personal pledge to “be the change” in 2009. By finishing the sentence, “Change begins with me…” individuals can share their commitments to change their neighborhood, community or the world in 2009. One lucky participant (and guest) will be selected to come to Washington, D.C., to attend the Inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama and related Inaugural festivities. And, in the spirit of giving and active civic engagement, this person will be part of the Washington, D.C., Martin Luther King Day of Service.
The campaign is simple and easy. There is no idea too big or too small. Whether it’s shoveling your neighbor’s sidewalk or helping to eradicate malaria in a foreign country, we believe everyone has a role to play in making our communities and our nation a better place.
How It Works
Individuals everywhere will be asked to think about what they can do to help their community
· Participants go to casefoundation.org/change to share their commitment to change
· Participants submit their commitment for a chance to participate in the 2009 Presidential Inauguration festivities and MLK day of service project in Washington, D.C.
What You Get
The exclusive inaugural package includes the following:
· Two round trip tickets to Washington, DC
· Three nights hotel accommodations
· Participation in Washington, D.C.’s MLK Day of Service
· Two tickets to the Hawaii Inaugural ball
· Two tickets to the Inauguration
· A Flip cam to record the experience!
Timeline
Participants can enter to win their trip to the Inauguration anytime between 3 p.m. EST on Dec. 23, 2008, through 3 p.m. EST, Jan. 12, 2009.
Who Can Participate?
Anyone with access to the Internet, a willingness to try something new and the desire for change can participate. Again, there is NO idea too big or too small. The only caveat? Participants must be at least 14 years of age and a legal resident of the U.S. states, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.