TWU COPE Reader
Committee on Political Education, 1700 Broadway, 2nd Fl., New York, NY 10019, 212-259-4930
Table of Contents:
Because One Vote Counts!
- In 1889, by one vote, Washington was admitted to statehood within the union.
- In 1890, by one vote, Idaho became a state.
- In 1941, the Selective Service Act (the draft) was saved by a one vote margin--just weeks before Pearl Harbor was attacked.
- In 1948, a Texas convention voted for Lyndon B. Johnson over ex-Governor Coke Stevens in a contested Senatorial election.
- Lyndon Johnson became U.S. Senator by a one vote margin.
- In 1955, a city election in Huron, Ohio the Mayor was elected to office by one vote.
- In 1962, the Governors of Maine, Rhode Island and North Dakota were all elected by a margin of one vote per precinct.
- In 1984, a Monroe County, Florida Commissioner was elected by one vote.
- In 1994, the U.S. House of Representatives enacted a law banning specific classes of assault weapons. The vote was initially tied but one member changed his vote to approve the ban.
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In 1995, when the balanced budget amendment bill came before the US Senate in March, the measure failed by one vote.
Good Times Await for TWU Members, TWU Retirees and the TWU Families:
NEW COPE CLUBS - 2008
NEW CLUB:
Titanium Club – Anyone who contributes $600 a year / $50 a month will be honored:
A TWU COPE: To Be Determined, Look For Future Postings With New Items
Anyone entering New Titanium Club will be entered into a raffle, please ask for Titanium flyer
Diamond Club - Anyone who contributes $504 a year/ $42 a month will be honored:
A TWU COPE: Denim Jacket, Deluxe Gym Bag, New s/s Polo Shirt - men’s/women’s; Lined Warm-up Suit, a new hat.
A certificate of appreciation. Your name mentioned in the TWU Express. If applicable, a reception with President James Little and/or other selected invitees. Meet your legislators, and/or representatives at receptions / fundraisers in your region if applicable
COPE Reader, and other selected COPE mementos
Platinum Club - Anyone who contributes $420 a year /$35 a month will be honored:
A TWU COPE: Watch-men’s/women’s; full-zip hooded Sweatshirt, l/s Denim Shirt, a new s/s Polo Shirt-men’s/women’s.
A certificate of appreciation. Your name mentioned in the TWU Express. If applicable, a reception with President James Little and/or other selected invitees. Meet your legislators, and/or representatives at receptions / fundraisers in your region if applicable
COPE Reader, and other selected COPE mementos
Presidential Club - Anyone who contributes $300 a year / $25 a month will be honored:
A TWU COPE: Long sleeve Cashmere Sweater, a full zip Hooded Sweatshirt, and a new hat.
A certificate of appreciation. Your name mentioned in the TWU Express. If applicable, a reception with President James Little and/or other selected invitees. Meet your legislators, and/or representatives at receptions / fundraisers in your region if applicable
COPE Reader, and other selected COPE mementos
Officers Club - Any one who contributes $180 a year / $15 a month will be honored:
A TWU COPE: Seat cushion/Bag, short sleeve- pocket- navy T-Shirt, and a new hat.
A certificate of appreciation. Your name mentioned in the TWU Express. If applicable, a reception with President James Little and/or other selected invitees. Meet your legislators, and/or representatives at receptions / fundraisers in your region if applicable
COPE Reader, and other selected COPE mementos
Leaders Club - Anyone who contributes $120 a year / $10 a month
A TWU COPE: Zippered Tote Bag and a new hat.
A certificate of appreciation. Your name mentioned in the TWU Express. If applicable, a reception with President James Little and/or other selected invitees. Meet your legislators, and/or representatives at receptions / fundraisers in your region if applicable.
COPE Reader, and other selected cope mementos
For example: If you now contribute a $1.00 a week to COPE = $52.00 and give an additional $48.00 by personal check; or change your contribution to $2.00 a week = $104.00, this will entitle you to belong to the Leaders club!
*PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO “TWU COPE” AND MAIL IT TO THE TWU COPE DEPT. Thank you for your continued support!
1700 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10019-5905, (212) 259-4900. Email: COPE@TWU.ORG
The COPE Committee will try and add new ideas and prizes for you! TWU of America COPE Cards available upon request.
Contributions or gifts to the TWU Political Contributions Committee are not deductible for federal income tax purposes.
Automatic Payroll Deduction
To authorize an automatic payroll deduction for the TWU Political Contributions Committee, you must fill out an authorization form and mail it in to the address listed on the form. If you click on your division as listed below, the form will appear on the screen. Print out a copy, complete it, and mail it in.
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