There is room at our table for you!
We need women like you to help build our State Federation. There are several places where you can truly volunteer, if you have an interest within this organization. Please step up and ask to chair or work on one of the following committees.
BYLAWS
The MTFRW Bylaws committee is responsible for reviewing the organization’s bylaws every two years. Members must keep abreast of changes in our NFRW bylaws and determine if MTFRW bylaws should be amended to conform. Additionally, they should make sure applicable bylaws are available at each meeting.
FUNDRAISING
Fundraising is an essential component of every successful volunteer organization. Although there are always yearly dues, they are usually insufficient to meet normal operating expenses. Yet membership dues must be kept at a minimum so as not to prohibit anyone from participating. To ensure successful special projects and campaign activities, fundraising from other sources is required.
Fundraising takes time, commitment and above all enthusiasm. The Fundraising Chair should be someone who is capable of drafting budgets, tracking donations and planning new programs designed to generate revenue.
The second step is to organize a Fundraising Committee to oversee the organization’s fundraising. Each committee member should know why the organization is raising money and be able to explain their goals in concise terms to prospective donors. Fundraising programs must be innovative and geared toward motivating individuals to financially support a specific cause.
MEMBERSHIP
The motivation, dedication and activity level of the membership determines the level of accomplishment of the organization. Membership is an ongoing program that requires the participation of every member of the organization. An energetic committee is needed, and everyone must be alert to that potential new member. Effective membership recruitment is essentially a sales job.
PROGRAM
The Program Committee is responsible for the program section of each meeting and event. Programs project the image of the organization. Our goal is to recruit the greatest possible number of people to the Republican cause, while electing Republican candidates to public office. Our programs should reflect this goal. A chair must be a good organizer, enthusiastic, innovative and willing to devote the time necessary to this role. The committee should structure a calendar year of programs around a unifying theme. Each program becomes a stepping-stone in the organization’s preparation to educate and build enthusiasm for winning elections. Once the framework for the year has been determined, it should be submitted to the executive committee or board for approval.
LEGISLATIVE
The Legislative Committee is designed to keep members abreast of legislative news and events on the local, state and national level. Its members should be somewhat experienced in research and following the progress of a legislative or Congressional session. Legislative Committee members should be aware of who their elected representatives are (even the Democrats), what committees they sit on, and what bills they sponsor, as well as having a working knowledge of the major pieces of legislation at all levels of government. The Legislative Chair should keep a file that includes:
Fundraising takes time, commitment and above all enthusiasm. The Fundraising Chair should be someone who is capable of drafting budgets, tracking donations and planning new programs designed to generate revenue.
The second step is to organize a Fundraising Committee to oversee the organization’s fundraising. Each committee member should know why the organization is raising money and be able to explain their goals in concise terms to prospective donors. Fundraising programs must be innovative and geared toward motivating individuals to financially support a specific cause.
MEMBERSHIP
The motivation, dedication and activity level of the membership determines the level of accomplishment of the organization. Membership is an ongoing program that requires the participation of every member of the organization. An energetic committee is needed, and everyone must be alert to that potential new member. Effective membership recruitment is essentially a sales job.
PROGRAM
The Program Committee is responsible for the program section of each meeting and event. Programs project the image of the organization. Our goal is to recruit the greatest possible number of people to the Republican cause, while electing Republican candidates to public office. Our programs should reflect this goal. A chair must be a good organizer, enthusiastic, innovative and willing to devote the time necessary to this role. The committee should structure a calendar year of programs around a unifying theme. Each program becomes a stepping-stone in the organization’s preparation to educate and build enthusiasm for winning elections. Once the framework for the year has been determined, it should be submitted to the executive committee or board for approval.
LEGISLATIVE
The Legislative Committee is designed to keep members abreast of legislative news and events on the local, state and national level. Its members should be somewhat experienced in research and following the progress of a legislative or Congressional session. Legislative Committee members should be aware of who their elected representatives are (even the Democrats), what committees they sit on, and what bills they sponsor, as well as having a working knowledge of the major pieces of legislation at all levels of government. The Legislative Chair should keep a file that includes:
LEGISLATIVE The Legislative Committee is designed to keep members abreast of legislative news and events on the local, state and national level. Its members should be somewhat experienced in research and following the progress of a legislative or Congressional session. Legislative Committee members should be aware of who their elected representatives are (even the Democrats), what committees they sit on, and what bills they sponsor, as well as having a working knowledge of the major pieces of legislation at all levels of government. The Legislative Chair should keep a file that includes:
- Names, Correct Titles, Addresses, Phone Numbers and E-mails of their organization’s elected representatives. This should include notes on the proper way to address correspondence to the officials.
- Information about the committees on which their representatives sit.
- Basic information about major or controversial bills being considered. This file should be brought to every meeting for the benefit of the organization’s members. Committee members should also consider submitting informational pieces on legislation for their organization’s newsletter.
Goals of the Committee:
- Have a working knowledge of the legislative process at every level of government.
- Increase legislative knowledge and interest among your organization’s members.
- Make your voice heard! Write your representatives and let them know what you think.
- Develop a plan of action for your organization to influence government positively.
CAMPAIGN
The Campaign Chair should be able to provide information about Republican candidates at all levels for your organization and your community. This includes being the source of information on candidates, i.e. the name of campaign managers, phone numbers, upcoming event schedules, etc. She should have any printed materials on all candidates available at meetings. Also, the Campaign Chair should be knowledgeable in all areas of campaigning, telephone banks, direct mail, voter identifications, get out the vote, etc.
* Elect Republican candidates at the local, state and national level.
* Encourage members in the organization to run for public office –constantly be on the lookout for future office holders. (If they are not already members of the organization, get them to join.)
* Be a source for candidates to call when they need someone in the area with special expertise.
* Maintain a file on unit members who have special talents that are useful to campaigns, i.e. computer work, fundraising, voter banks, etc. This is easily obtained by circulating a detailed questionnaire to your membership.
* BE ENTHUSIASTIC and able to inspire your membership to get involved in campaigns!
* Work closely with your Party organization to coordinate and not duplicate campaign efforts.
* Organize a system that is easy for members to report their volunteer campaign hours. This will prevent last minute confusion.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
The Public Relations (PR) Chair is the public information officer for the organization. It is the PR chair and her committee who build true rapport and friendship with the news media. The PR Committee voices not only the thoughts and opinions of the organization but also of the Republican Party. Hence communication with the news media must be properly prepared and must accurately represent the thinking of those within the organization and the party.
The PR Committee has the key responsibility of keeping the public informed of the organization’s participation in Republican activities and building understanding and acceptance of the Republican Party. Certain preliminary steps should be taken in the planning of a dynamic and successful public relations program. Begin by thinking in terms of one-year planning.
Goals for the Committee:
- Planning news activities around meetings and other official functions
- Planning news release and release distribution for meetings and activities
- Maximizing your impact through personal telephone calls and/or visits to members of the news media to discuss functions
- Scheduling individual media interviews with a guest speaker to maximize impact and therefore the organization’s visibility
- Planning for the seating of news media and their other special needs for your meeting functions
- By planning one year in advance, the committee can schedule news releases and conferences for particularly significant events
- Report meetings and special projects to the media on a regular basis
- Develop a mailing/contact list of news media people and keep it updated
- Get speakers’ glossy photos and biographical data to include in press releases
The PR Committee has the key responsibility of keeping the public informed of the organization’s participation in Republican activities and building understanding and acceptance of the Republican Party. Certain preliminary steps should be taken in the planning of a dynamic and successful public relations program. Begin by thinking in terms of one-year planning.
Goals for the Committee:
- Planning news activities around meetings and other official functions
- Planning news release and release distribution for meetings and activities
- Maximizing your impact through personal telephone calls and/or visits to members of the news media to discuss functions
- Scheduling individual media interviews with a guest speaker to maximize impact and therefore the organization’s visibility
- Planning for the seating of news media and their other special needs for your meeting functions
- By planning one year in advance, the committee can schedule news releases and conferences for particularly significant events
- Report meetings and special projects to the media on a regular basis
- Develop a mailing/contact list of news media people and keep it updated
- Get speakers’ glossy photos and biographical data to include in press releases