Come One !!

Come All !!

INTERNET & YOUTUBE GURUS !!

The right to vote is fundamental to American democracy. Many have struggled to acquire and protect that right, sometimes paying the ultimate price. But for many young people in this country, Election Day is just another day. They view the political process with cynicism, disdain, or, even worse, complete indifference.

The 1 Voice...1Vote campaign is a way to change that, by combining the massive appeal of YouTube with the creative ingenuity of youth, ages 13-29. Teach One Academy is launching a national video competition designed to encourage young people to register and vote in the 2008 Presidential election.

The goal of this competition is to give you, the contestants, the opportunity to be part of the political process by making your voices heard, while, at the same time, enlightening your peers, and encouraging them to become involved. Your 1 Voice and 1 Vote will make a difference on Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 in selecting either Senator McCain or Senator Obama as the next president of the United States.

Video Submission Start Date: Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 @ 12:00 AM EST

Video Submission End Date: Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 @ 11:59 PM EST

Voting Period Begins: Sunday, August 24th, 2008 @ 12:00 A.M. EST

Voting Period Ends: Sunday, August 31st, 2008 @ 11:59 P.M. EST

WINNER ANNOUNCED ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2008

Video Length: Maximum of 60 seconds (1 Minute)

How do you think Senator McCain or Senator Obama will transform the country?

OR

How will Senator McCain or Senator Obama and their stand on various issues such as healthcare, the economy, or the educational system transform your environment (for example, if you have a family member that is ill, what challenges have you encountered and how do you want the next president to resolve the issue?)

OR

What issues are most pressing to you? For example: Is it the economy? Student loans? School lunches?

Contestants: All US Citizens between the ages of 13 – 29 years old

Competition Format: 60 Second (1 Minute) Video upload onto YouTube

Voting: Five (5) winners will be selected based on ratings of YouTube participants

Basic Rules: Be Creative, Have Fun, No Profanity, No Explicit Language

The winners will receive:

A) Total of $10,000 in cash and prizes : 1st Prize - $3,000 Cash & Prizes; 2nd Prize - $2,500 Cash & Prizes; 3rd Prize - $2,000 Cash & Prizes; 4th Prize - $1,500 Cash & Prizes; 5th Prize - $1,000 Cash & Prizes

B) Mentoring opportunity with respected and philanthropic community leaders from various sectors such as Media, Entertainment, Political, etc.

C) Video Journal of their competition journey that will be mailed to their presidential candidate

Current Participating Mentors: