Prepared exclusively for the poll worker volunteers of the Orange County Registrar of Voters' office. For more information please email us at Poll Worker Connection Newsletter.
The E-Minus calendar is at 54 days until the June election. See below for important updates.
The ROV has recruited 2,696 poll workers for the June 3rd Primary on our way to 5,426.
The ROV has 167 County employees willing to work as County Poll Workers for June 3rd.

The ROV has recruited 1,123 poll sites for June 3rd on our way to 1,124.

  
Poll worker and absentee board member Harriet Lewan receives recognition from Neal Kelley for her 43 years of service to the Registrar of Voters.


Poll worker practice sessions will be taking place again for the June election from May 28-31.  Look for details soon.

    

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» Thank You for Your Service During the Presidential Primary                                                                        I would like to extend my thanks to you for yet another successful election in February.  Every election we are faced with new challenges and you rise to the challenge each and every time.  From chain of custody documents, to Decline to State voting and the paper ballot it was an overall successful election.  We always have room for improvement and you'll find several articles in this newsletter outlining how we're listening to you and responding.

Neal Kelley, Registrar of Voters

 
» Poll Worker Survey Responses From February Put Into Action                                                              Nearly 2,000 of you responded to our quality survey from the February Presidential Primary election.  Approximately 92% of you read the new training manual while 64% watched the DVD.  Expect to see an increased focus on training for June. The manual for June will feature more in-depth instruction on the Chain of Custody, as well as target some lessons learned from the last election. The survey also showed that over two-thirds of you favored separate classes for new and returning clerks. We have divided our training into three different classes: first-time clerks, returning clerks (who worked in February) and Inspectors. 
 

 

»Secretary of State Re-Certification for Use of Hart Voting System                            
Following the "Top-to-Bottom" voting system review by the Secretary of State our voting system was re-certified subject to these terms.
»Calendar for Statewide Direct Primary Election
The Statewide Primary will be taking place on June 3, 2008.  Much of our planning centers around this election calendar which highlights major milestones.
»Calendar for Capistrano Unified School District Recall Election
The Capistrano Unified recall election will be taking place on June 24, 2008.  Much of our planning centers around this election calendar which highlights major milestones.
»Capistrano Unified School District Recall Handbook
The details of candidate filing, the recall election and important Election Codes surrounding this election can be found in this handbook.
» New Poll Worker Customer Service Line Ready to Open

For the first time we will operate a customer service phone bank exclusively for poll workers.  This new service will provide you access to a live operator ready to answer your questions in advance of the election.  This new service will begin on May 1st.  The number will be the same as the Election Day support (714-954-1901).

 
» New Lapel Pin Designed for June Statewide Primary Election
Shown at right we have finalized our in-house design of our poll worker pin for the June 3rd Statewide Primary election.  These pins continue to grow in popularity since we are the only County which custom designs our pins. Anyone working on the election receives one of these pins as a collectible item.
  
»  Poll Worker Train-the-Trainers, Santa Ana, April 14, 2008
»  Tesoro High Recruitment, Rancho Santa Margarita, April 15, 2008
»  Poll Worker Practice Sessions, Countywide, May 28-31 , 2008
 
» Blue Seal For eSlate Being Redesigned in Response to Your Suggestions                                   On the back of the eSlate is a blue seal that we install prior to delivery to the poll sites.  You must examine these seals and serial numbers to ensure their was no tampering of the equipment.  We found the seals to be too small to adhere properly to the eSlate so we are enlarging the seal for the June election.
 
This document is provided for informational purposes only.  Specific information can be obtained by emailing  Poll Worker Connection Newsletter.