Fellow College Republicans,
The Minnesota College Republicans have a tradition of strength and success. The key to our effectiveness is the tremendous number of Republican leaders that we have to draw from. If we are to be successful in the 2006 election, we must have implement a massive effort to recruit new members, register voters, and distribute absentee ballot request forms. I believe that across Minnesota, there remains a tremendous number of untapped voters that we must convince to join the ranks of our party. In the fall of 2006, we will knock on countless dorm room doors and cover campuses with posters to show college students the tremendous number of supporters our party has on our college campuses. Our party has long stood for economic growth and jobs, which are crucial issues to students. Under my leadership, we will improve the way that we recruit new members to maximize the number of votes that our candidates receive from college campuses.
Operation Facebook.Com
In my tenure as executive director, I have seen the value of Facebook as a recruiting tool. It is literally possible to virtually recruit CRs through this valuable service. For example, Facebook has recently enabled MCRs to contact prospective CRs at MSU-Moorhead, Gustavus, St. Mary’s, and Martin Luther College. We must use Facebook as a political tool as we work to grow our clubs and increase our effectiveness on campus. Facebook will enable us to identify more Republicans, add more CRs to our lists, and communicate with our members. In my political plan for the 2006 election, Facebook will play a key role.
· At schools where chapters must be rebuilt, Facebook will be used to identify conservatives and make contact with prospective club chairs.
· MCRs will make use of Facebook advertisements to publicize events such as rallies, debate watching parties, and meetings.
· MCRs will assist clubs in adding all conservatives to e-mail lists.
· Fall plan will include identifying prospective members who are members of pro-life, pro-second amendment, anti-John Kerry, and other conservative Facebook groups.
Information Management Director
One of the issues that faced the Minnesota College Republicans in the 2004 election cycle was the flow of information between recruiters and the leadership of our clubs around the state. With Vice Chairs and CRNC Field Staff crisscrossing the state, recruiting CRs, it is crucial that the names and contact information of the people that they recruit reach the club chairs in a timely manner. I will appoint an Information Management Director whose responsibility will be to collect the recruiting forms from the field and enter them in spreadsheets that will be e-mailed to the Club Chairs. This will ensure that our new recruits can become active and involved in their clubs immediately.
· Information Management Director will be responsible for collecting names and contact information from Vice Chairs.
· Names will be entered in spreadsheets that will be e-mailed to club chairs as soon as possible.
· E-mail addresses will be entered into the MCR e-mail list so that all recruits can receive updates on upcoming events.
· When large numbers of recruits arrive at MCR headquarters at the same time, volunteers from metro area schools will assist with data entry to ensure that clubs receive the information in a timely manner.
· Better data management will improve volunteer output by enabling club chairs to contact students recruited by Vice Chairs more rapidly.
Vice Chair/CRNC Field Staff Recruiting
In the 2004 election, all members of the state board assisted with recruiting at chapters around the state. As State Chair, I will insist that in addition to their normal duties, all members of the state board assist with recruiting, voter registration, and absentee ballot distribution. I am assembling a team of leaders in all corners of the state who can travel to clubs to assist with recruitment, including tabling and door to door canvassing. As executive director, I have traveled the state extensively, meeting with chapters and delivering supplies. As State Chair, I will continue to travel the state, going door to door in dorms and setting up membership tables. It is my belief that the State Chair must have a hands-on approach to leadership.
· Recruitment will begin in the summer to maximize recruiting potential.
· Summer Recruiting will focus on universities with large summer programs, such as the state schools.
· Vice Chairs will be assigned schools that they are responsible for.
· Vice Chairs will be in contact with club chairs each week in the fall of 2006.
· Field Staff from the College Republican National Committee will assist at schools that are the farthest distance for Vice Chairs to travel, allowing us to recruit CRs with greater efficiency.
· All members of the state board will recruit extensively, assisting clubs with canvassing, tabling, and voter registration.
Recruitment Incentives
One of the most effective ways to encourage club growth is to create some friendly competition between chapters. I will institute prizes for the clubs that recruit the most and meet their goals. It is important that we reward hard work and dedication. I will work with club chairs to set membership goals that reflect their growth potential. In addition, I will work with the Republican Party of Minnesota and the Republican National Committee to participate in the party’s incentive program for voter registration.
· In the spring of 2005, I will work with club chairs to set recruiting, voter registration, and absentee ballot goals for the fall.
· Goals will recognize the size of the chapter and the school as well as the overall political climate.
· In addition to club growth goals, I will work with club chairs to set goals for meeting attendance, which will help to promote involvement and campus activism.
· Clubs that meet their goals will be rewarded with chapter grants and other incentives.
· The RNC’s current $2 per voter registration program will be effectively implemented to help clubs grow while raising money.
· Weekly e-mail updates will include chapters of the week to highlight clubs that are meeting their goals and are working especially hard for our candidates.
The Minnesota College Republicans have a tradition of strength and success. The key to our effectiveness is the tremendous number of Republican leaders that we have to draw from. If we are to be successful in the 2006 election, we must have implement a massive effort to recruit new members, register voters, and distribute absentee ballot request forms. I believe that across Minnesota, there remains a tremendous number of untapped voters that we must convince to join the ranks of our party. In the fall of 2006, we will knock on countless dorm room doors and cover campuses with posters to show college students the tremendous number of supporters our party has on our college campuses. Our party has long stood for economic growth and jobs, which are crucial issues to students. Under my leadership, we will improve the way that we recruit new members to maximize the number of votes that our candidates receive from college campuses.
Operation Facebook.Com
In my tenure as executive director, I have seen the value of Facebook as a recruiting tool. It is literally possible to virtually recruit CRs through this valuable service. For example, Facebook has recently enabled MCRs to contact prospective CRs at MSU-Moorhead, Gustavus, St. Mary’s, and Martin Luther College. We must use Facebook as a political tool as we work to grow our clubs and increase our effectiveness on campus. Facebook will enable us to identify more Republicans, add more CRs to our lists, and communicate with our members. In my political plan for the 2006 election, Facebook will play a key role.
· At schools where chapters must be rebuilt, Facebook will be used to identify conservatives and make contact with prospective club chairs.
· MCRs will make use of Facebook advertisements to publicize events such as rallies, debate watching parties, and meetings.
· MCRs will assist clubs in adding all conservatives to e-mail lists.
· Fall plan will include identifying prospective members who are members of pro-life, pro-second amendment, anti-John Kerry, and other conservative Facebook groups.
Information Management Director
One of the issues that faced the Minnesota College Republicans in the 2004 election cycle was the flow of information between recruiters and the leadership of our clubs around the state. With Vice Chairs and CRNC Field Staff crisscrossing the state, recruiting CRs, it is crucial that the names and contact information of the people that they recruit reach the club chairs in a timely manner. I will appoint an Information Management Director whose responsibility will be to collect the recruiting forms from the field and enter them in spreadsheets that will be e-mailed to the Club Chairs. This will ensure that our new recruits can become active and involved in their clubs immediately.
· Information Management Director will be responsible for collecting names and contact information from Vice Chairs.
· Names will be entered in spreadsheets that will be e-mailed to club chairs as soon as possible.
· E-mail addresses will be entered into the MCR e-mail list so that all recruits can receive updates on upcoming events.
· When large numbers of recruits arrive at MCR headquarters at the same time, volunteers from metro area schools will assist with data entry to ensure that clubs receive the information in a timely manner.
· Better data management will improve volunteer output by enabling club chairs to contact students recruited by Vice Chairs more rapidly.
Vice Chair/CRNC Field Staff Recruiting
In the 2004 election, all members of the state board assisted with recruiting at chapters around the state. As State Chair, I will insist that in addition to their normal duties, all members of the state board assist with recruiting, voter registration, and absentee ballot distribution. I am assembling a team of leaders in all corners of the state who can travel to clubs to assist with recruitment, including tabling and door to door canvassing. As executive director, I have traveled the state extensively, meeting with chapters and delivering supplies. As State Chair, I will continue to travel the state, going door to door in dorms and setting up membership tables. It is my belief that the State Chair must have a hands-on approach to leadership.
· Recruitment will begin in the summer to maximize recruiting potential.
· Summer Recruiting will focus on universities with large summer programs, such as the state schools.
· Vice Chairs will be assigned schools that they are responsible for.
· Vice Chairs will be in contact with club chairs each week in the fall of 2006.
· Field Staff from the College Republican National Committee will assist at schools that are the farthest distance for Vice Chairs to travel, allowing us to recruit CRs with greater efficiency.
· All members of the state board will recruit extensively, assisting clubs with canvassing, tabling, and voter registration.
Recruitment Incentives
One of the most effective ways to encourage club growth is to create some friendly competition between chapters. I will institute prizes for the clubs that recruit the most and meet their goals. It is important that we reward hard work and dedication. I will work with club chairs to set membership goals that reflect their growth potential. In addition, I will work with the Republican Party of Minnesota and the Republican National Committee to participate in the party’s incentive program for voter registration.
· In the spring of 2005, I will work with club chairs to set recruiting, voter registration, and absentee ballot goals for the fall.
· Goals will recognize the size of the chapter and the school as well as the overall political climate.
· In addition to club growth goals, I will work with club chairs to set goals for meeting attendance, which will help to promote involvement and campus activism.
· Clubs that meet their goals will be rewarded with chapter grants and other incentives.
· The RNC’s current $2 per voter registration program will be effectively implemented to help clubs grow while raising money.
· Weekly e-mail updates will include chapters of the week to highlight clubs that are meeting their goals and are working especially hard for our candidates.
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