1911 United: A Night of Fundraising for President Obama

The November 2012 presidential election is one of the most important in recent history.  President Barack Obama is seeking re-election.  In line with his re-elections effort, members of my fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated joined forces to help raise awareness about the election.  The two organizations have formed a Super Pac, which is an organization that can raise money for any political candidate.  Also, the Super Pac is able to endorse a candidate and its members can communicate a partisan or non-partisan message.  Raising awareness about the upcoming election is one sure fire way to mobilize voters and particularly, minority voters.  Historically, during the course of presidential elections, candidates engage in slanderous techniques.  However, the members of the 1911 United Super Pac do not endorse that kind of behavior.  

June 7, 2012 was the night the 1911 Super Pac fundraising event visited Greensboro, North Carolina.  When I arrived at Churchhill’s Cigar Bar around 9:00pm, I sensed that it would be a successful event.  People seemed to be in good spirits and also enthusiastic about attending a “party with a purpose.”  A nice touch to the ambiance of the night was The Barack Obama inspired tour bus that was parked outside the venue as a prop.  When you entered the event, you had to donate at least $19.11.  When you donated your money, you were given a “1911 United” sticker.  During the course of the night, at least 200 hundred supporters came and enjoyed the night.  Around 10:30 or so, the 1911 traveling step team performed an impromptu step show.  The traveling step team is composed of undergraduate members of both Kappa Alpha Psi and Omega Psi Phi.  Considering the somewhat competitive nature of many collegiate fraternities and sororities, it is really refreshing to see the two groups come together in a sign of solidarity for the greater good.

If you missed the 1911 United Super Pac event in Greensboro, North Carolina, do not fret because the event will be traveling to different cities across the country in its continued effort to raise awareness about the upcoming election.  Voting is a fundamental right guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.  Regardless of whether you support the Democrat or Republican candidate, you need to exercise that right to vote in November.  If you are interested in donating your time or money to the 1911 Super Pac, you can visit www.1911united.com.

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