Declare Yourself

Last month in a fit of irritation I lamented the lack of youth balls to honor the great participation, volunteerism, and voting power that Millennials had this election to get President Elect Barack Obama to the White House. It wasn't long after that MTV announced they were working on a ball - then there became an official Obama Youth Ball (for $75).

Yesterday Declare Yourself announced their hawt ball action "A New Birth of Citizenship" with Host Jessica Alba and Musical Performance by Maroon 5.

"Norman Lear, the TV producer, and founder of Declare Yourself, said, "This Inauguration marks an important moment in our country's history - one that allows us all to be proud of how far we've come and the direction we're going. Our event celebrates this moment and helps motivate us all to become more active in our communities on the local and national level by getting involved, giving back, and being proud to be an American, born again."

Cost for the event is a not so youth friendly $250.

But wait... there's more! Today my good buddy from Kansas Kevin from Do Something sent me an invite to their event on January 19th the day before the Inauguration

"Do Something is holding a Social Action Boot Camp in conjunction with the 2009 Presidential Inauguration and we want you to be part of it. Join your fellow community organizers, activists and youth leaders for a day of workshops, innovative speakers and networking."

Place: Washington, D.C., Georgetown Campus, Intercultural Center (entrance at 37th St and O St)
Time: 9:00am to 6:00 pm (Breakfast and Lunch Included)
Cost: FREE (*Attendees are responsible for travel and accommodation costs.)

I think I also volunteered to do something in my sleepy stouper this morning, but I'm not sure what it is.... so I encourage you to stop by and say hi and support DoSomething.org

The New Leaders Council is hosting an event Sunday January 18th from 4-6pm at the Watergate Office Building for a very youth friendly $35. The NLC works to promote the young leaders who are working daily to crate a better world with 3 major chapters in NYC, San Francisco, and Washington DC. Space is limited, so RSVP ASAP.

The DNC Youth Council has also created a spreadsheet on google docs (this isn't working for me suddenly, I'm investigating) that helps chart the information for who, what, when, and where key youth events will be held in the days before and on Inauguration Day. These include the Human Rights Campaign Event, Netroots Nation (which I'm told is nearly sold out), as well as others. Check it out to find out all your youth ball info. Hope to see you all in just over a week!

Small business owner Kevin and plumber Mari give you loads of options for election day. Vote early, avoid the wait and check out declareyourself.com/whywait.

Comedian Whitney Cummings warns voters of the PERILS OF NOT VOTING EARLY! Find out how to cast your ballot early at declareyourself.com/whywait!

America's Top Pop Group tells you why it's important to vote early... PLUS, you get to "Sleep in!" on Election Day. Visit www.declareyourself.com/whywait to find out how!

Legendary DJ Peanut Butter Wolf tells you why early voting is important to him. Visit www.declareyourself.com/whywait to find out how!

MTV VJ Quddus explains why it's your duty, as a "citizen of the world" to vote early! Check out www.declareyourself.com/whywait to find out how!

David Henry says YOU have the potential to change this country. Why wait? Vote early! Find out how at declareyourself.com/whywait

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dãm-funk of Stones Throw Records tells voters why it's important to VOTE EARLY. Visit www.declareyourself.com/whywai t to find out how!

Even if you're under eighteen, you've still got a voice! Alexander Gould tells America why he would vote early... if he could! Visit www.declareyourself.com/whywai t to find out how!