Welcome

1. Welcome PC University 2013-2014

2. Module 1 Precinct Committeemen

3. So What is a PC? State Statute: The duties of a precinct committeemen shall be to assist his political party in voter registration and to assist the voters of his political party to vote on election days. Additional duties shall be as provided for in the state committee bylaws of the party of which he is a member.

4. Why be a Precinct Committeeman? (PC) To change things, you have to change the laws. To change the laws, you have to change the people who make them. To be elected, your candidates have to be on the ballot.

5. Why be a Precinct Committeeman? (PC) To get on the November ballot you must win the primary. To win the Primary, you must get the support of people who make endorsements in the Primary, who reliably vote in the Primary, and who get out the vote of others in the Primary.These are the PCs!

6. The Mission Deliver the maximum number of Republican votes from your precinct. How do we do that?

7. PC Objectives Precinct Committeeman (PC) build relationships with Republican and Independent voters in your precinct and with your fellow Precinct Committeemen. Get to know your precinct by surveying registered voters about their voting preferences and opinions.

8. PC Objectives Identify and register non-voters who may vote Republican. Increase Republican worker effectiveness

9. Influence of the PC Friendly access to neighbors. Respect from elected officials. Your voice counts. You represent and influence many voters within your Precinct.

10. Influence of the PC Direct influence over policies, bylaws, resolutions and selection of candidates. Selection of candidates should an elected official resign or leaves before their term is over. Launching pad for other offices.

11. Elected vs. AppointedPrecinct Committeemen

12. Becoming an Elected PC Any registered voter may file for the office of PC by completing an affidavit and petition by gathering signatures from registered voters of their party within their precinct. Need to collect approximately 10 signatures to get on the ballot. Term is two years - from Primary to Primary.

13. Elected PCs Must be an elected PC to run for district, county or state leadership. Elect district leadership at organizational meeting. Elect County Executive Committee positions at Statutory Meeting (in odd numbered years).

14. Elected PCs Vote on District & County bylaws and resolutions. Selection of candidates should there be a legislative vacancy. Eligible to run for State Committeeman.

15. Appointed PCs Submit a PC application to the district chairman. Approved by the district chairman, county chairman and county board of supervisors.

16. Appointed PCs Elect County Member at Large Officers. Vote on County bylaws and resolutions in off year Mandatory county meetings (even number years).

17. Number of PCs per Precinct Each precinct is allotted one PC just because it is a precinct. Then are given one more for every 125 registered voters of our party. SO WHERE DO PCs FIT INTO THE PARTY?

18. How important is a PC? 2002 Governors RaceNapolitano vs. Salmon - 12,000 Votes  - 10 Votes/Precinct - 2 Votes/PC

19. Module 2 Party Structure

20. State Party Structure Chairman 1st Vice Chair 2nd Vice Chair 3rd Vice Chair Secretary Treasurer Sergeant at Arms Asst. Secretary Asst. Treasurer Asst. Sergeant at Arms Chairman, 1st & 2nd VC of each County (total 24) 3 Members at Large per Congressional District (total 27) 2 National Committeemen Legislative District Chairmen Precinct Committeemen Executive Director Communications Director Chief of Staff

21. Internal Party Elections PC’s are elected every two years during the primary by the voters of their party in their precinct. Elected PC’s elect their district leadership team and State Committeemen to represent their district.

22. Internal Party Elections We elect 1 State Committeeman for every 3 PCs in a district. State Committeeman elect State Leadership in January at either the Statutory (odd years: 2013) or Mandatory (even years: 2014) meeting.

23. State Committeeman Governing body of the State Party. Must be an elected PC to be a State Committeeman. State Committeemen are elected at the County or District (Maricopa and Pima) organizational meeting.

24. State Committeeman Districts are allotted 1 State Committeeman for every 3 PCs. Elect State Executive Committee. Elect Congressional Members at Large. Vote on State bylaws and resolutions.

25. January Statutory Meeting All Elected State Committeemen attend. Elections held for the State Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer. Elections held for Congressional District Caucus and elect 3 Members-At-Large.

26. January Statutory Meeting All Elected State Committeemen attend. Elections held for the State Party’s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Vice Chairmen, Assistant Secretary, Assistant Treasurer, Sergeant-at-Arms and Assistant Vote on Bylaw changes

27. Arizonais divided into 15 Counties

28. Arizonais divided into 9 Congressional Districts

29. Arizonais divided into 30 Legislative Districts

30. 7 Legislative Districts in Pima County4 in Pinal County

31. 20 Legislative Districts in Maricopa County

32. Executive Guidance Committee (EGC) • An EGC is formed for counties with more than 500,000. • The EGC sets the direction of the County party, links to State party, hosts county-wide events, aids in recruitment of PCs, GOTV and more.

33. Executive Guidance Committee (EGC) Chairman 1st Vice Chair 2nd Vice Chair Secretary Treasurer 20 Legislative District Chairman 5 Members at Large PrecinctCommitteemen *This example is based on Maricopa County.Additional Counties may differ slightly in their positions.

34. What makes a district? The district lines are drawn by appointees of the State. In AZ, each county of less that 500,000 population is a district. In counties with 500,000 or more, lines are drawn breaking the county into districts.

35. What makes a district? Each AZ District has 3 state representatives, 2 serve in the house and 1 in the Senate. Each district also includes various City council and school boards.

36. Legislative Districts Chairman 1st Vice Chair 2nd Vice Chair Treasurer Secretary Some districts havethese additional positions  3rd Vice Chair Corresponding Secretary Area Coordinators Captains Precinct Committeemen

37. What is a Precinct? A geographical area of residents drawn to enable all registered voters to vote at one location in one day. It is your immediate political community and you are the elected representative of the GOP in that community. Total of 1,667 precincts in Arizona.

38. What is a Precinct? Created by the County Recorders office- In Arizona, in the past due to population growth, we usually split precincts into new smaller ones, however…. In 2012 with redistricting, precincts were actually consolidated to help reduce the number of polling locations. The number of precincts were actually reduced and went from 1142 to 724 in Maricopa County.

39. Example: District 21 consists of 43 precincts and 396 PCs

40. AthensPrecinct 2,291 Registered Voters - 919 Republican (8 PCs)   - 548 Democrats - 21 Libertarians - 5 Green- 798 Others (PNDs)

41. Module 3 Connecting With Your Voters

42. PC Duties ATTEND Precinct, District, and County meetings. EDUCATE inform neighbors, become the go to person for political issues and "how should I vote" questions. REGISTER Republicans to vote. ELECT a Captain who is willing to donate time, energy, and leadership to the Precinct.

43. PC Duties CANVASS your Precinct periodically and keep track of changes in the neighborhood, making sure all Republicans are registered to vote. RECRUIT additional PCs, Precinct volunteers and assign specific blocks to them for door-to-door and telephone work. ACTIVELY SUPPORTparty activities at all levels.

44. PC Duties CARRY nominating petitions, distribute election information and candidate literature in your Precinct. PARTICIPATE in GOTV (Get Out The Vote) and Election Day activities by helping at the polls. HOLD your elected officials accountable to their campaign promises.

45. Walking Door to Door Once you have a map and have created a list on GOP Data Center or V14, you can start walking your Precinct. Here are some helpful tips:

46. Walking Door to Door Always walk with a partner. Wear a name badge. Introduce yourself. Remember you are an elected official of the party, YOU are their Precinct Committeeman! Ask them about their concerns. Then listen. Do they seem interested?

47. Walking Door to Door Do they need to get on the PEVL? Know how many PCs are in your precinct and how many are needed. This is a time for possibly recruiting PCs. Invite them to your district meetings. Stay in contact with them. Ask for their email address.

48. Walking Door to Door You can do surveys. ALWAYS leave something with them that includes your contact information. Have them fill out a PC Application. Carry a candidate or issue petition.

49. What to take with you • - Business Card / Nametag / Pen- Walking list • - Voter Registration Forms (PEVL/Early) • - Candidate literature / Petitions • PC Applications / Your District information • Surveys

50. Mapping Once you have information on the voters in your Precinct, put it in a visual form like a map. Map out basics like who flies an American Flag, who has patriotic bumper stickers on their car, who uses yard signs, etc. Saving data will help you reconnect with them on other issues and during elections. Basic services like this makes great connection with the voters and builds relationships.