Officials of the Mahoning County Board of Elections visited the Rotary Club of Austintown hoping to recruit civic minded individuals to serve as poll workers in the March primary elections.
A large voter turnout is expected in both the March and November Presidential elections, but the number of workers is shrinking. About 1300 workers are needed in Mahoning County for those two days, and the Board of Elections is now appealing to civic groups and even high school seniors to help swell the ranks. Workers must be registered voters, and will be placed as close to their homes as possible.
Elections Director Raymond Butler and Chief Training Officer Rich Nagle encouraged more people to get involved, as the average age of workers in Mahoning County, as well as nationwide, is 72.
Many of the veterans find themselves unable to return each year, so new recruits are needed for election days. The job entails some payment for the 14 hour day, and workers get one hour for lunch. Contact the Board of Elections if you are interested.
Shown in the picture are members of the Board of Elections staff with Rotary President Karl Rein.
A large voter turnout is expected in both the March and November Presidential elections, but the number of workers is shrinking. About 1300 workers are needed in Mahoning County for those two days, and the Board of Elections is now appealing to civic groups and even high school seniors to help swell the ranks. Workers must be registered voters, and will be placed as close to their homes as possible.
Elections Director Raymond Butler and Chief Training Officer Rich Nagle encouraged more people to get involved, as the average age of workers in Mahoning County, as well as nationwide, is 72.
Many of the veterans find themselves unable to return each year, so new recruits are needed for election days. The job entails some payment for the 14 hour day, and workers get one hour for lunch. Contact the Board of Elections if you are interested.
Shown in the picture are members of the Board of Elections staff with Rotary President Karl Rein.
Karl called meeting to order, then introduced Ray Butler and Rich Nagle from Board of Elections of Mahoning Co.
They are recruiting new poll workers for the March primary, and hope that civic minded organizations will send some workers to fill the ranks of the older staff. Pay is $110. for the day and $20. for training, start at 6 a.m. and finish at 8 p.m. with an hour for lunch. Average age of workers is now 72 nationwide, we fit that here well.
Karl commented on the warm reception by Akron Children's Hospital for the toys contributed by the club and plans to do it next year if we are willing.
John Blue has about 75 bags of clothes to split between Rescue Mission and Salvation Army, and Eric Newton volunteered his truck. Great job John!
Mike Cafaro commented on Reverse Raffle, still 32 tickets that need a seller.
No meeting on Dec. 24 or 31, so our next meeting is Jan. 7 at Saxon Club.
Eric won the small pot, but didn't get the Queen. There are not many cards left.
Chuck Baker brought out the birthday wheel, spun by Hillary, Susan, and Eric with result of $19 being collected.
The meeting closed singing two songs, Deck the Halls and Joy to the World, accompanied by Karl, Gary and Tony. Great job guys!
They are recruiting new poll workers for the March primary, and hope that civic minded organizations will send some workers to fill the ranks of the older staff. Pay is $110. for the day and $20. for training, start at 6 a.m. and finish at 8 p.m. with an hour for lunch. Average age of workers is now 72 nationwide, we fit that here well.
Karl commented on the warm reception by Akron Children's Hospital for the toys contributed by the club and plans to do it next year if we are willing.
John Blue has about 75 bags of clothes to split between Rescue Mission and Salvation Army, and Eric Newton volunteered his truck. Great job John!
Mike Cafaro commented on Reverse Raffle, still 32 tickets that need a seller.
No meeting on Dec. 24 or 31, so our next meeting is Jan. 7 at Saxon Club.
Eric won the small pot, but didn't get the Queen. There are not many cards left.
Chuck Baker brought out the birthday wheel, spun by Hillary, Susan, and Eric with result of $19 being collected.
The meeting closed singing two songs, Deck the Halls and Joy to the World, accompanied by Karl, Gary and Tony. Great job guys!