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Organize, Mobilize, Maximize

Organize, Mobilize, Maximize. Participating in a Party Caucus. Why Should I Get Involved in Political Matters?. School Funding Privatization Professional Development Employee Due Process Rights Safe Schools Retirement. Elected Officials make decisions about all of these issues…and more.

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Organize, Mobilize, Maximize

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  1. Organize, Mobilize, Maximize Participating in a Party Caucus

  2. Why Should I Get Involved in Political Matters? • School Funding • Privatization • Professional Development • Employee Due Process Rights • Safe Schools • Retirement Elected Officials make decisions about all of these issues…and more

  3. Education Funding The Utah Legislature controls 92% of the funding of public schools. Some districts are less dependent on state funding and some are more. Rural districts are usually more dependent.

  4. Other Education Issues The Utah Legislature passed 540 laws between 1990-2003 that directly or indirectly dealt with education. There were 1009 bills actually proposed!

  5. But what can one person do about it? Join with others to get involved!

  6. Imagine going to a restaurant and opening the menu… • 1. Sushi • 2. Sushi • 3. Sushi • 4. Sushi • 5. Sushi • 6. Sushi • 7. Sushi • 8. Sushi There’s not much choice if you don’t like raw fish!

  7. If you’re tired of voting for raw fish… get busy in the kitchen!

  8. Neighborhood Caucus Meetingsare the political kitchen.

  9. The Political Process begins in YOUR neighborhood on Both the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of nominating candidates for the primary and general elections at meetings in neighborhoods across the state. Tuesday March 23, 2004

  10. Party Caucuses begin the candidate recruitment process March 23, 2004 May 8, 2004 June 22, 2004 November 2, 2004 January 2005

  11. Your one vote carries more weight at a caucus or convention than in the election 5-25 people elect convention delegates Dozens of delegates elect candidates Thousands vote in the primary Tens of thousands vote in the general election One chance in a million of influencing anything!

  12. Did you know…?Some candidates are done “running” after the convention. • Candidate gets friends to attend caucuses • Friends become delegates committed to the Candidate • The Candidate gets the most delegate votes in convention • The Candidate’s name goes on the ballot • There is no candidate from the other party on the ballot • The Candidate wins automatically!

  13. What are neighborhood (or precinct) caucuses? • Because not everyone who lives in a precinct can attend their party convention, delegates are chosen to represent each precinct. • The delegates attend the party conventions and cast votes to select the party candidates who will appear on the ballot in November.

  14. Where are these caucus meetings held? • The state is divided up into “precincts” according to population. • There is a caucus meeting held for each political party in each precinct. • Meetings may be held in private homes, schools, libraries, or local government buildings

  15. Where are these caucus meetings held? • Locations are often advertised in local newspapers and/or posted on flyers the day before the precinct caucuses are held. • The party headquarters should also be able to help you find your precinct caucus. Democratic State Committee: (801) 328-1212 Republican Party of Utah: (801) 533-9777

  16. Who Can Attend These Meetings? • Anyone can attend a party caucus meeting. • Only those of legal votingage by election day may participate. • You must attend the meeting in your geographic area.

  17. Who Can Attend These Meetings? • You are not required to register with the party unless you are elected as a delegate or other party official. • Registration forms should be available at the caucus meeting.

  18. What happens at a precinct caucus meeting? A sample agenda might include: • Signing the Roll • Candidate Information/ Flyers • Fundraising Request • Volunteer Request • Visits from Candidates seeking support • Nomination/election of delegates • Election of other party officials • Nomination of Election Judges • Discussion of Party Platform

  19. If anyone can go, then why sign a Caucus Commitment Card ? • If you promise, you will come! • Your name will be put on a master listserv • We will provide you with information on: • Education issues • Caucus procedures • Names of like minded participants • Candidate information • Dates, times, and locations • Party information as available

  20. OK, OK, I’ll sign up. Now what? Talk to neighbors, family and friends and ask them to go with you. Try to get 3-5 people committed to attend the caucus with you as your supporters. Bring more to Republican caucuses in Utah County! Those meetings tend to be large!

  21. Become informed on Education Issues • How do your Legislators vote on educational issues? • Remediation and Intervention • No Child Left Behind Mandates • Adequate Funding • Tuition Tax Credits • Charter Schools • Privatization

  22. Schedule your time NOW, so you won’t have conflicts later. • All Precinct Caucuses will be held on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2004 • 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Republicans Weber County Convention, April 17 Davis, SL County April 24 State Convention May 8 Democrats Davis and Weber County Conventions, April 17 SL County Convention April 24 State Convention May 8

  23. Ready to Roll?OK. Let’s DO it… TOGETHER!

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