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Precinct Organization

Conservative Political Organization and How to Get Involved with the GOP

I was elected a GOP Precinct Chair in March 2021 at the Chatham County Republican Party (CCRP) Precinct Caucus and re-elected in March 2023. I’ve learned a lot since then. According to the CCRP website, they believe:

Lower taxes • Honesty and integrity in government • Fiscal responsibility in government • Less government intrusion in our lives • Individual freedom and opportunity • Ending government waste • Personal responsibility • Smaller government • Strong national defense 

Many in Chatham County, GA also share those values, yet we’ve lost several key elections to far-left candidates. How has this happened?  One contributing factor is precinct disorganization, which has been weak in many places, including Chatham County, GA. This article is written to help conservatives get better informed and organized in Chatham County. Want to compare the differences in the party platforms? Check out this FRC Action position comparison of the Republican versus Democrat for 12 issues.

You may feel powerless, BUT

America still belongs to the people, not our woke overlords.  We still have the power to defeat the left and rescue our country.  It starts locally, here at the grassroots level.

Taking initiative, I’ve conducted several Precinct trainings because I saw the need for practical resources to have MORE conservatives get involved.

The more conservatives are involved, the more effective the local GOP will be in supporting conservative issues and candidates.

“With the U.S. Constitution as her bedrock, Sandy works tirelessly to improve this community. Her goal of electing citizens that value and respect our laws and freedoms is critical to stopping the downward spiral of our culture, economy and national sovereignty”

Sheryl, Conservative Chatham County, GA voter

Resources

I suggest you watch/read these resources in this order if you are new to this or need a refresher.

  1. Understand the Georgia political organization and the GOP structure.  Read this article or watch the 6-minute video.
  2. Make sure you know which precinct you reside in.  Check out the How to Read Your Georgia Voter Precinct Card article. Watch the 4-minute video for further help. Let me know which precinct you are in on this form, so I can help you connect with others in your area.
  3. Understand why you should attend and what will happen at the 2023 February 11th, Georgia Republican Precinct Caucuses (and the County, Congressional, District, and State Conventions.) Even though it is past this date, the video reviews the general concepts of what takes place.

Watch the videos:

Why You Should Attend the Precinct Caucus Meeting Sat Feb 11th (2-minutes).

What to Expect at the Precinct Caucus meeting Sat Feb 11th.  (5 minutes).

Together, we can make Chatham RED again!

Video Library

Hi, this is Sandy. I’m a precinct chair in Chatham County, GA Want conservative leaders? It starts at the grassroots level. This presentation explains The Chatham County republican party (CCRP) leadership structure and Why it’s important to show up at the March 11th, 2023 County convention. First, there are many laws/rules that govern the overall activity of the local GOP, The focus of this presentation is on the local, county by-laws Who is in charge? Who controls the direction of the activities of the local GOP? The By-Laws spell out the leadership positions and provide some job descriptions The By-Laws also states that the members of the county committee are the ones who make decisions. Two types of voting members: 1. Executive board members 2. All other voting members Let’s focus first on the Precinct Chairs Only neighbors who show up in person on 2/11/23 can vote for their precinct officers and delegates. Precinct Chair's are voting members of the county committee, but do not sit on the executive board. Only about half the # of the Precincts have an elected Precinct Chair in Chatham County. Going back to all decision-makers and let's now focus on the executive board members. New executive officers will be voted in at the county convention on March 11th Chair, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Vice Chair, Secretary, assistant secretary, treasurer, and assistant treasurer. Only delegates voted in on Feb 11th get to vote for the local GOP leadership at the county convention on march 11th. Current list of executive board leaders. The executive officers make decisions for all the activities of the CCRP, such as access to voter data, the selection of committee assignments, access to precinct organization tools, and even appointments to the Chatham County board of elections. A new slate of leaders will be decided on 3/11/23 Anyone wishing to run for an Executive position must submit a resume to the Secretary by Feb 27th. The information will be vetted by the nominating committee. Another key category of executive board members is the district chairs. Only PCs can vote for their respective district chair. The 8 district chair positions correspond with the 8 districts in Chatham County. The bylaws spell out the timeline for the election of the district chairs. The rules state that the vote can be taken Right after the precinct meeting is over on Feb 11th The very first vote a PC makes is to elect the district chair as an executive board member for the CCRP. And it could take place on Feb 11th The vote for DC must take place by the recess of the county convention on 3/11/23. it's important to select a conservative district chair. The timeline comes from Item D, article II county organization of the by-laws Your involvement is needed NOW more than ever. The greater the conservative engagement by citizens, the more effective the local GOP will be towards supporting conservative issues and supporting conservative candidates. This video is one resource created to help conservative grassroots volunteers get involved. Other Resources Want a six-minute overview of Georgia Politics and the GOP Structure? https://sandymentzel.com/overview-of-georgia-political-organization-and-the-republican-party-structure/ Not sure how to "Read" your Georgia Voter Precinct Card? https://sandymentzel.com/how-to-read-your-georgia-precinct-card/ Like the video? Have a question? Want a free one-page resource with all the links to the elected offices on the precinct card? Let me know. Contact me at hello@sandymentzel.com
The Chatham County, GA GOP leadership structure and why it’s important to show up Mar 11th, 2023.
This video will give an overview of what to expect at the Precinct Caucus Meeting on Saturday, February 11th, 2023. What is a Precinct Caucus? The Precinct meeting is the first in a series of meetings where GOP leaders are elected. The meetings are governed by a complicated set of rules, planning documents, and By-Laws. This is my attempt to explain the Precinct meeting in plain English. Anyone from the community can attend, but to participate there are 2 requirements: Requirements 1. Registered voter in Chatham County, GA (Bring a copy of your Georgia Voter Precinct Card with you. You can obtain that by going to the Georgia Secretary of State's Office's MyVoterPage Website. See my resource below: How to Read Your Georgia Voter Precinct Card. 2. In accordance with the Republican Party principles (Go to the home page of the Chatham County Republican Party's website) There are 2 main items of business that will take place: Each precinct, separately, will vote on these two items (by Majority vote). Since there are approx. 100 precincts within Chatham county, there could be up to 100 separate huddles where people vote on these 2 things: 1. Elect Precinct Delegates/Alternates to County Convention (held March 11th) 2. Elect Precinct Officers (Precinct Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer) Another item: Attendees expressed interest in participating in either the GOP District and/or State Conventions Now more than ever, we need courageous, coordinated conservatives to flood this meeting on Saturday, February 11th. The meeting will be held at Employability. 7209 Seawright Drive Savannah, GA 31406. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. This video is one resource created to help conservative grassroots volunteers get involved. Other Resources Want a six-minute overview of Georgia Politics and the GOP Structure? https://sandymentzel.com/overview-of-georgia-political-organization-and-the-republican-party-structure/ Not sure how to "Read" your Georgia Voter Precinct Card? https://sandymentzel.com/how-to-read-your-georgia-precinct-card/ Like the video? Have a question? Want a free one-page resource with all the links to the elected offices on the precinct card? Let me know here https://sandymentzel.ck.page/62894ae391 Contact me at hello@sandymentzel.com
What to Expect at the GOP Precinct Caucus Meeting Saturday, February 11th, 2023
Knowing who your elected officials are is vital to holding them accountable. Knowing your precinct helps conservatives be more effective. In 4 easy steps, this video teaches you how to do both. Anyone living in the state of Georgia can benefit from this video and I use my county, Chatham County as an example. This video is one resource created to help conservative grassroots volunteers get involved. Other Resources Want a six-minute overview of Georgia Politics and the GOP Structure? https://sandymentzel.com/overview-of-georgia-political-organization-and-the-republican-party-structure/ Like the video? Have a question? Want a free one-page resource with all the links to the elected offices on the precinct card? Let me know. Contact me at hello@sandymentzel.com
How to Read Your Georgia Voter Precinct Card to Find Your Elected Officials & Polling location
Our Republic functions best when many citizens invest in civic activities, including politics. This basic overview of Georgia politics and the GOP structure will help you understand why your role as a grassroots GOP volunteer is so important. I was elected a Precinct Chair at the Mass Caucus meeting in March 2021 in Savannah, GA. The video is a shortened version of a Precinct training workshop I conducted in August 2021. There are 3 Goals for this six-minute video: 1. To show an overview of how the state of Georgia organizes politically 2. To illustrate an overview of the Republican party’s organizational structure 3. To highlight the vital importance of your grassroots volunteering, An increase in conservative involvement will make the GOP more effective. This video is one resource created to help conservative grassroots volunteers get involved. Other Resources Not sure how to "Read" your Georgia Voter Precinct Card? https://sandymentzel.com/how-to-read-your-georgia-precinct-card/ Like the video? Have a question? Want a free one-page resource with all the links to the elected offices on the precinct card? Let me know. Contact me at hello@sandymentzel.com
Overview of Georgia Political Organization and the Republican Party Structure (Chatham County)
Why You Should Attend the GOP Precinct Caucus Meeting Saturday, February 11th, 2023 Every two years the Georgia GOP (Republican Party) holds meetings where leaders are elected. The Chatham County Republican Party is holding its Precinct Caucus meeting Saturday, February 11th, 2023. Other larger counties across the state will hold this meeting on the same day. At the Precinct Caucus or Mass Meeting, you will meet with others in your precinct (neighborhood) to elect precinct officers (two years terms). You will also elect delegates and alternates to your County Convention held on March 11th, 2023. The March meeting is also where the County GOP Leadership is elected as well as delegates and alternates to the District and State GOP conventions As of Jan 2023, according to the local GOP website, only HALF of the Precinct Chair positions are filled. There is plenty of opportunity for more conservatives to have a meaningful role within the local GOP. Why is Saturday, February 11th so important? Only neighbors who show up at this meeting can either vote for their PC OR present themselves as the Precinct Chair candidate AND get elected delegates/alternates. The meeting will take place at the Employability Center located at 7209 Seawright Drive in Savannah, GA. Registrations start at 9 a.m. Your involvement is needed NOW more than ever. The greater the conservative engagement by citizens, the more effective the local GOP will be towards supporting conservative issues and supporting conservative candidates. This video is one resource created to help conservative grassroots volunteers get involved. Other Resources Want a six-minute overview of Georgia Politics and the GOP Structure? https://sandymentzel.com/overview-of-georgia-political-organization-and-the-republican-party-structure/ Not sure how to "Read" your Georgia Voter Precinct Card? https://sandymentzel.com/how-to-read-your-georgia-precinct-card/ Like the video? Have a question? Want a free one-page resource with all the links to the elected offices on the precinct card? Let me know. Contact me at hello@sandymentzel.com
Why You Should Attend the GOP Precinct Caucus Meeting on February 11th, 2023 [Updated 1-18-23]
Why You Should Attend the GOP Precinct Caucus Meeting Saturday, February 11th, 2023 Every two years the Georgia GOP (Republican Party) holds meetings where leaders are elected. The Chatham County Republican Party is holding its Precinct Caucus meeting Saturday, February 11th, 2023. Other larger counties across the state will hold this meeting on the same day. At the Precinct Caucus or Mass Meeting, you will meet with others in your precinct (neighborhood) to elect precinct officers (two years terms). You will also elect delegates and alternates to your County Convention held on March 11th, 2023. The March meeting is also where the County GOP Leadership is elected as well as delegates and alternates to the District and State GOP conventions As of Jan 2023, according to the local GOP website, only HALF of the Precinct Chair positions are filled. There is plenty of opportunity for more conservatives to have a meaningful role within the local GOP. Why is Saturday, February 11th so important? Only neighbors who show up at this meeting can either vote for their PC OR present themselves as the Precinct Chair candidate AND get elected delegates/alternates. The meeting will take place at the Employability Center located at 7209 Seawright Drive in Savannah, GA. Registrations start at 9 a.m. Your involvement is needed NOW more than ever. The greater the conservative engagement by citizens, the more effective the local GOP will be towards supporting conservative issues and supporting conservative candidates. This video is one resource created to help conservative grassroots volunteers get involved. Other Resources Want a six-minute overview of Georgia Politics and the GOP Structure? https://sandymentzel.com/overview-of-georgia-political-organization-and-the-republican-party-structure/ Not sure how to "Read" your Georgia Voter Precinct Card? https://sandymentzel.com/how-to-read-your-georgia-precinct-card/ Like the video? Have a question? Want a free one-page resource with all the links to the elected offices on the precinct card? Let me know. Contact me at hello@sandymentzel.com
Why You Should Attend the GOP Precinct Caucus Meeting on February 11th, 2023
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