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C-Span's Campaign 2008 Bus coming to
Kingsville
Come join the Sunrise Rotary Club for breakfast on July 10th, 7:00 AM at
Linda's Main Street Cafe. RSVP by email at webmaster@rotaryking.org.
C-SPAN'S Road to the White House Tour is visiting communities, schools, and
political events around the country to inform voters, empower teachers, and enrich
civics education.
In 1993, C-SPAN, which was created by cable and offered as a public service,
launched its Bus program as a way to bring the world of public affairs into schools and
communities nationwide. From New York to California, the Buses have visited
thousands of students, teachers and educators in all 50 states to talk about the cable
industry's commitment to education.
With the 2008 election season in full swing, C-SPAN's two Campaign 2008 Buses are
currently traveling across the country following candidates on the campaign trail. The
45-foot Buses are equipped with mobile multi-media demonstration centers and TV
production units that can be used as studios during live programs, such as C-SPAN's
Washington Journal. This allows C-SPAN the opportunity to interview students,
authors, journalists and politicians aboard the Buses from anywhere in the country.
Since the launch of the Campaign 2008 Bus program in January 2007, the Buses
been to 239 cities in 43 states for a total:
· 584 Events
· 81,400+ Bus visitors (40,400 students and 4,780 teachers)
· 164 high schools and 31 middle school presentations
· 134 colleges/universities open Bus tours and 8 teacher conferences
· 27 stops at libraries, including 8 Presidential Libraries and Museums
· 374 visits from local, state and national elected officials
· Campaign coverage and voter outreach at 77 political events (IA Caucus, NH
Primary, PA Primary), Iowa Straw Poll, NAACP, GOP Midwestern Leadership
Conference, Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) Annual Fish Fry, Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA)
Annual Steak Fry)
· 43 visits to state capital buildings
BUS QUICK FACTS
· C-SPAN School Bus was launched November 1, 1993.
· In January 2007, the School Bus was re-launched as the Campaign 2008 Bus.
· In January 2008, the Book TV Bus was re-launched to become the second
Campaign 2008 Bus.
· The Buses are 45 feet long, 9 feet wide, 13 feet tall & weigh 22 tons.
· The C-SPAN Bus crew usually consists of 3 employees: 2 marketing representatives,
and one motor coach operator.
Kingsville
Come join the Sunrise Rotary Club for breakfast on July 10th, 7:00 AM at
Linda's Main Street Cafe. RSVP by email at webmaster@rotaryking.org.
C-SPAN'S Road to the White House Tour is visiting communities, schools, and
political events around the country to inform voters, empower teachers, and enrich
civics education.
In 1993, C-SPAN, which was created by cable and offered as a public service,
launched its Bus program as a way to bring the world of public affairs into schools and
communities nationwide. From New York to California, the Buses have visited
thousands of students, teachers and educators in all 50 states to talk about the cable
industry's commitment to education.
With the 2008 election season in full swing, C-SPAN's two Campaign 2008 Buses are
currently traveling across the country following candidates on the campaign trail. The
45-foot Buses are equipped with mobile multi-media demonstration centers and TV
production units that can be used as studios during live programs, such as C-SPAN's
Washington Journal. This allows C-SPAN the opportunity to interview students,
authors, journalists and politicians aboard the Buses from anywhere in the country.
Since the launch of the Campaign 2008 Bus program in January 2007, the Buses
been to 239 cities in 43 states for a total:
· 584 Events
· 81,400+ Bus visitors (40,400 students and 4,780 teachers)
· 164 high schools and 31 middle school presentations
· 134 colleges/universities open Bus tours and 8 teacher conferences
· 27 stops at libraries, including 8 Presidential Libraries and Museums
· 374 visits from local, state and national elected officials
· Campaign coverage and voter outreach at 77 political events (IA Caucus, NH
Primary, PA Primary), Iowa Straw Poll, NAACP, GOP Midwestern Leadership
Conference, Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) Annual Fish Fry, Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA)
Annual Steak Fry)
· 43 visits to state capital buildings
BUS QUICK FACTS
· C-SPAN School Bus was launched November 1, 1993.
· In January 2007, the School Bus was re-launched as the Campaign 2008 Bus.
· In January 2008, the Book TV Bus was re-launched to become the second
Campaign 2008 Bus.
· The Buses are 45 feet long, 9 feet wide, 13 feet tall & weigh 22 tons.
· The C-SPAN Bus crew usually consists of 3 employees: 2 marketing representatives,
and one motor coach operator.
| Breaking News |
Rotary District 5930 Foundation
Seminar
July 19 - Texas A&M - Kingsville Student Union Building room 221
Registration 8:30-9:15
Seminar 9:00-1:00
Coffee and Pastries provided
Learn about Scholarships and Grants and changes in the Foundation (Future Vision)
Special Guest - Noel Bajat, PDG (Zone 26 Foundation Coordinator)
Seminar
July 19 - Texas A&M - Kingsville Student Union Building room 221
Registration 8:30-9:15
Seminar 9:00-1:00
Coffee and Pastries provided
Learn about Scholarships and Grants and changes in the Foundation (Future Vision)
Special Guest - Noel Bajat, PDG (Zone 26 Foundation Coordinator)
