The Roles, Goals, and Responsibilities of Precinct Chairs by Robert Canright

 

Being a precinct chair in the Republican Party of Collin County has been a very enlightening experience.  There is a lot of good work that I see the Republican Grassroots doing.  I have learned what is possible by observing great work being done by smart, dedicated Republicans.  I have written an outline of what I have seen as the scope of opportunities available to us as precinct chairs.  I start with a high level view of six categories.  Then I expand on those categories.  A few of these items are loaded, very challenging.  

I hope you find this list helpful in becoming a more effective precinct chair.  I welcome your thoughts.

 

Also, our Republican volunteers can get a view of what is possible for them as well as for precinct chairs.

Robert Canright

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The Roles, Goals, and Responsibilities of Precinct Chairs by Robert Canright

 

High Level View

A.      Tactical Politics

B.      Strategic Politics

C.      Governance

D.      Discernment

E.       Virtue

F.       Steadfastness

 

Brief Explanations

 

A.  Tactical Politics

1.       GOTV

2.       Inform voters

3.       Attend Executive Committee meetings

4.       Host your precinct convention

 

B.  Strategic Politics

1.       Shape county party plans

2.       Counter competing parties

3.       Promote Republican goals

4.       Promote American political culture

 

C.  Governance

1.       Make motions in meetings to advance party goals

2.       Present and debate resolutions on important issues

3.       Use parliamentary procedures intelligently

4.       Improve party rules,  improve the party platform, promote good legislation

 

D.  Discernment

1.       Recognize when you are being told lies. 

2.       Recognize right from wrong

3.       Identify dishonest politicians

4.       Distinguish between honest criticism and ugly mudslinging         

 

E.  Virtue

1.       Do not lie, cheat, or bully – beware of bad leaders.  Do not repeat lies that you hear.

2.       Refuse to accept lying, cheating or bullying.  Choose to do what is right, not what is wrong.

3.       Do not use the party to advance socially or politically – serve the party without exploiting it

4.       Love America and what it stands for.

 

F.  Steadfastness

1.       Do not tire of fighting corruption and incompetence

2.       Do not give into bullying

3.       Do not forsake the assembly of honest Republicans

4.       Do not lose hope