One of the most common complaints one hears from the Public is,
" No one listens to us, we want to be Heard!"
Well, this Saturday Jan 23, the Iowa Party Caucuses will be held.
If you do not Show Up, Speak Up and VOTE, then no one WILL hear you.
Linn County's Caucus will be held, according to a notice sent out by the Linnn County Central Committee in Cedar Rapids at:
Washington High School.
Location:
2205 Forest Drive SE
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403
Parking will be available in the North lot, adjacent to the performing arts wing of the school. The Caucus event will be held in the Main Auditorium. Designated parking spaces for handicapped and senior citizens and will be available. Additionally, volunteers will be on hand to assist as you arrive for the Caucus.
Time:
Check in - 12:00 p.m.
Program - 1:00 p.m.
Check in will begin at 12:00 p.m. and we highly encourage everyone to arrive early for credentials, materials and to be seated by 1:00 p.m.
The purpose of the caucus is to perform the following two functions:
1. Elect 2 persons, each Republican residents, from every precinct to serve on the Linn County Republican Central Committee
2. Elect delegates and alternate delegates to the Linn County Republican Convention to be held on Saturday, March 6th 2010.
You must be registered as a Republican to participate in the Caucus. Voter registration forms will be available at the Caucus for your convenience. Please arrive early if you need to register.
The Agenda will probably follow the following format:
I. We will meeting all together, Pray, Pledge, Speeches and other misc. stuff
II. Breakout into Precinct Meetings
1. Temporary Chair starts this part of the meeting. – The only job of the Temporary Chair is to elect the Caucus Permanent Chair and Secretary. The Temporary Chair will assist for the rest of the night regardless if the Temporary Chair is elected Permanent Chair or not.
2. Ensure that everyone has signed in on the computer sheets. If a person’s name is not listed on the sheets, they are required to fill out a voter registration form.
3. Ask for nominations for Permanent Chair (hold election if necessary.)
4. Count votes; declare winner and record on FORM A. Turn caucus over to Permanent Chair.
5. Ask for nominations for Permanent Secretary (hold election if necessary.)
6. Count votes, declare winner and record on FORM A.
7. Temporary/Permanent Chair explains the role of Precinct Committee Representatives.
8. Ask for nominations for Precinct Committee persons. – Proxy Nominations are allowed.
9. Hold election, declare winners and record on FORM A.
10. Fill out Form B which is for County Convention – You do not have to attend County Convention to attend District, State Conventions or to be part of the Central Committee.
11. Fill out Form C which is for being an Alternate for County Convention –
12. Fill out Form D is for Junior Delegates – I hope as many young people as possible are signed up.
At present I do not have a copy of the New Form A, but the following is a sample and I expect the final version to be similiar. At least this will give you something to base your expectations on.
There will be folks circulating to verify that the Form A and others are filled out correctly and the record of the Causcus is above reproach,
BUT
It is in YOUR best interest, indeed it is YOUR Duty and Responsibilty to ensure this as well.
An informed Public is an essentiial leg in the foundation of Democracy, but Citizen Participation is even more vital.
If you wish to be Heard?
Show Up, Speak Out
And VOTE!
Updated: Sunday, 17 January 2010 11:45 PM CST
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