Student Leaders at UTC – Chattanooga are scheduled to hear a special civic advisory, encouraging them to vote in an upcoming regional Presidential Preference Primary. The topic of the talk: Power in Youth Votes- presented by the John C. Fremont Philanthropy will be presented to the UTC Inter Fraternity Council. The event is sponsored by Fort Oglethorpe Applebee’s and the Down Town Chilies Restaurants.
One crucial fact, the youth vote became its own demographic following the passing of the XXVI amendment to the Constitution. That allowed the voting age to begin at 18, subsequently; the next National Election gave Richard M. Nixon one of the largest Electoral College Wins in history November, 1972. His resounding numbers also includes the greatest percentage of youth votes 18 to 25, ever recorded.
The key purpose of the Wednesday UTC event is “to share with college students that they have, can and will continue to influence our governance.”
"Ideally we want students to engage their governance to help perpetuate their own ideals of what is best for our Republic”, said Mr. Boyle, spokesman & trainer for the civic organization.
The leadership event is a part of the Civic Society America Programs to encourage collegians to be more active and engaged in governance that often starts with simply being a registered voter and educating themselves about issues and candidates.
Fremont Philanthropies is a civic educational, non-partisan, non governmental organization dedicated to advance civics, leadership and international understanding. Mr. Aleq Boyle, National director and president of the Philanthropy will deliver the message to select students.
Speaker bio:
Aleq Boyle, has been quoted on issues of Ethics, Local & National Policy as well as Military concerns from media outlets like the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Hufington Post, Chattanooga Times Free Press & others, he’s also a published author with features from the Savannah Mourning News & a variety of other publications on Civic issues & concerns about governance, political leaders & policy.
Mr. Boyle is a member of the Tennessee Society; Son’s of the American Revolution, a U.S. Navy Veteran and in his professional life delivers programs in corporate training, advising clients on new-media platforms, strategy and implementation.
He’s dedicated much of his adult life advancing greater understanding and engagement by citizens in all things electoral and governance.
He’s worked professionally with presidential campaigns as well as candidates for U.S. congressional, state & legislative posts. 2016 represents 30 years of his professional efforts in the public policy and electoral process.