I went to my local Republican County Convention and they asked if I wanted to go to the District and the State GOP Conventions as a delegate. Apparently, we get assigned so many delegates for the District and State Conventions based on the number of registered Repubicans in our County. BC we never have as many people who want to go or sign up anyone who wants to go can go as long as they are Registered as a Republican in the County.
I went to the District Convention a couple of weeks ago. It was only a day but It was interesting, I got to vote for the Electoral College rep from our district and her alternate. Then voted for 3 Delegates to go to the National Convention. From that list they went and selected three alternates and 2 alternates to the alternates.
I did my best to vote only for America First Candidates and those who outwardly said they supported Trump. One guy came to our table and said he was a Chris Christie supporter. I didn't vote for him but he ended up getting in as the last alternate.
Anyway, I was happy with the ones who did make it.
We also voted on a resolution for health freedom. Against the mask and vax mandates. I was happy to vote for it. It now goes on to the state. If it passes there it will be taken up by our state legislature. I wanted to go just to vote for this!
I just signed up for the NC GOP State Convenction. So far Lara Trump and Vivek Ramaswamy will be keynote speakers. But they only recently added Eric Trump, Kash Patel and Michael Whatley to the number who will be attending, too.
It was a big chunk of change for me to go since it lasts 4 days and 3 nights. I also signed up for VIP events (extra moola of course) but I did so bc I want to meet Lara, Eric and Kash in particular and think they will be attending these events, One can only hope Trump also appears!
I get to vote for our new NC State GOP Chair. Hoping I can do my homework before I get there.
I think it will be my one and only time to go. Im old as dirt. But if I had to go this was the year to do it. And now I can't wait to go.
Oh my goodness, do you have ANY idea what you have just done; the magnitude is off the charts. This is EXACTLY what I want to do and had absolutely no idea how to do it. My plan was to go to the Republican office in New Braunfels and let them get me started; however I am in recovery mode from surgery and will be out for at least the next two months. Thank you so much for sharing this. I am printing it out so I have it when the time comes. I was just asking anons the other day how to get hold of Lara Trump. If you get a chance go print out that post and take it with you in case you do get a chance to meet her. It was about what a horrible experience I had to donate a simple $47 donation. Thanks again Fren.
You can contact your precinct chair here:
https://comalcountygop.org/about-2/
Just introduce yourself, ask where the meetings are, where you can hear about volunteer opportunities, etc. These people will normally be the folks who orchestrate the various party events in your county.
Pick the smallest thing you know you can do and stick to it. Or just attend the meetings you can make and absorb information.
There's a world of knowledge to be gained from just a small amount of effort, and it's a great opportunity to meet civic-minded people in your area.
Don't sweat the donations. Your local hands on time is worth more.
I am going to print out your message and do exactly what you suggest. I will let you know the results. Thanks so much for sharing. I'm telling folks that I've decided to become a "passive activist" and we too have a role to play. Everyone needs to discover what role they want to play and do it IMO.
I'm excited to hear that!
Donations really are a trap/temptation. You have no way of tracking the money and there's plenty of bad actors out there. Look at how u/swimkin was able to directly put their personal money in and be a part of the system rather than paying and praying for someone else to represent them.
I agree. It always surprises me when I hear someone used campaign funds for personal use. President Trump would fire his campaign manager for that for sure.