How to become a delegate in Florida

[Uncle Seth]

Go to this site: http://rpof.org/rnc.php


P.S. Have your voter card out, you'll need your voter registration number.

[Maria]

VERY helpful! Thanks

[amga49]

Done! Thanks !

[NinjaPirate]

Go to this site: http://rpof.org/rnc.php


P.S. Have your voter card out, you'll need your voter registration number.

That form was to sign up for the convention in Minnesota. I'm still a little confused by all this. It says delegates will not be chosen until Feb. Do delegates have to travel out of state to nominate a candidate??

[Bradley in DC]

That form was to sign up for the convention in Minnesota. I'm still a little confused by all this. It says delegates will not be chosen until Feb. Do delegates have to travel out of state to nominate a candidate??

The ambiguous use of "delegate" causes confusion again. The process in Florida is to pick "state caucus delegates" who will then chose the "national nominating convention delegates." Does that help?

[me3]

I get it, but just pointing out the distinction in names probably doesn't help the people who haven't been following this closely.

We could really use a post that we could reference for others, that explains the different types of delegates in plain english.

[NinjaPirate]

The ambiguous use of "delegate" causes confusion again. The process in Florida is to pick "state caucus delegates" who will then chose the "national nominating convention delegates." Does that help?


So, we have to choose delegates that will in turn choose other delegates??? :confused:

[Bradley in DC]

I get it, but just pointing out the distinction in names probably doesn't help the people who haven't been following this closely.

We could really use a post that we could reference for others, that explains the different types of delegates in plain english.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=1708

[Bradley in DC]

So, we have to choose delegates that will in turn choose other delegates??? :confused:

By jove, I think she's got it! :)

Actually, we need you to be a state convention delegate so OUR PEOPLE choose the right national convention delegates. ;)

[me3]

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=1708
I know you get it, and I get it, but that's still not simple and plain enough english to get people interested and up to speed to start looking up their own state info. In my experience, expecting people to make sense of that much process and political text in one go, without any background is rarely effective.

We need casual voters to get interested as well.

Too many projects on my plate, but I'll try to tackle this one next week unless someone else does.

[ckhagen]

We filled those out a few weeks ago. I guess it's normal not to get any response except a bunch of newsletters?

I'm still reaaaally confused by the process, but I'm doing my best.

[me3]

Contact them and confirm they received your applications. Don't leave anything to chance in FLA. :)

[IRO-bot]

Uhm, how impecible does your uh, history need to be to become a delegate?

[Steve Gagne]

Evan

If they'll take me they'll take anybody. And they DID choose me to go to P-IV. Competition's a little tougher for this one (225 seats instead of 2250), but the process looks to be the same:

1) Volunteer NOW @ http://rpof.org/rnc.php (You'll need your voter registration number)
2) Get certified to the state Republican Executive Committee delegate list
3) Primary occurs (January)
4) Local Republican Executive Committees form delegate selection caucuses
5) Caucuses use primary results as their guide for delegate selection
6) Get selected by local caucus (Feb-April) or by state REC (Feb-May)
7) Save up $2500 for travel expenses
8) Go to the Minnesota convention in September & VOTE FOR RON PAUL


If you'd like to discuss it some more, join us at the Ron Paul Supporters of Indian River County Meetup on Sunday, December 2, at 7 p.m. Venue is New Century Buffet ($11 plus tax for dinner). http://ronpaul.meetup.com/688

[Maria]

We filled those out a few weeks ago. I guess it's normal not to get any response except a bunch of newsletters?

I'm still reaaaally confused by the process, but I'm doing my best.

You need to call ur local GOP. Then attend their meetings. It's there that you get the information about becoming a delegate. I recommend joining the executive committee. In Miami we get delegate information in January. So I'll be sure to attend that meeting :)

[ckhagen]

You need to call ur local GOP. Then attend their meetings. It's there that you get the information about becoming a delegate. I recommend joining the executive committee. In Miami we get delegate information in January. So I'll be sure to attend that meeting :)

We did call the local GOP (both counties here). They told us to just go register on the website, nothing else. Now we're hearing that you have to attend 3 meetings (they're held once a month) in order to be considered. Well, now there aren't 3 meetings left before the primaries, but no one can seem to tell us whether or not those meetings must be attended before the primaries, or if ones after will count. The meetings are a LONG drive for us and with two toddlers, there's no way we can attend, especially if they won't count or if there aren't enough to count before the primaries.

[Stealth]

so how do I become a State Delegate ... and how do I become a National Convention delegate. I want to do as much as I can.

[Cindy]

I think many more would step up if it wasn't so freaking confusing. My husband and I are talking about doing it now and........I'll let you know what I find out as I find it out.

I will say this. There are a lot of RP supporters in FL offering to cover the expense to the Convention for a RP delegate.

Don't let the cost stop you. If money is the only thing getting in a way, put it out there and you'll get hooked up with the right people who will help to get you there.

Looks like the place to start is finding out what you can from your local meetup groups, then next, start attenting your local REC meetings.

[UCFGavin]

i just applied. lets hope it works out. its been something i've been meaning to do for a few weeks now.

[UCFGavin]

I think many more would step up if it wasn't so freaking confusing. My husband and I are talking about doing it now and........I'll let you know what I find out as I find it out.

I will say this. There are a lot of RP supporters in FL offering to cover the expense to the Convention for a RP delegate.

Don't let the cost stop you. If money is the only thing getting in a way, put it out there and you'll get hooked up with the right people who will help to get you there.

Looks like the place to start is finding out what you can from your local meetup groups, then next, start attenting your local REC meetings.

thats basically how I feel. I want to be a delegate, but the cost is what will end up hurting me in the long run

[fortilite]

Hey UFCGavin, fellow Wackbagger here! abudabit.

[ckhagen]

thats basically how I feel. I want to be a delegate, but the cost is what will end up hurting me in the long run

No kidding. We were figuring that worst case scenario we drive up there and sleep in the car, lol.

[JenaS62]

I just applied to become a delegate as well.

[Stealth]

You need to call ur local GOP. Then attend their meetings. It's there that you get the information about becoming a delegate. I recommend joining the executive committee. In Miami we get delegate information in January. So I'll be sure to attend that meeting :)

The meeting is January 10th. Which is kind of disappointing for me since I'll be out of country.

[UCFGavin]

Hey UFCGavin, fellow Wackbagger here! abudabit.

haha what up! you gonna become a delegate as well?

[fortilite]

Yeah, but in Texas. We're gonna kick some a$$, we're number #1 in delegate candidates in states which allow early registration.

[CJLauderdale4]

In Broward, they cancelled the January executive committee meeting (how convenient).

I went to the November meeting and got the info on being a Precinct Committeeman. Pretty simple. From what I understand, I'll need to attend 3 committee meetings to be considered on the caucus delegation nomination list.

The nominations are "supposed" to start here in February and selection to conclude in April. However, I will not have been able to attend 3 meetings in time to get nominated.

Some questions left unanswered:

1) Without 3 meetings, can I still be nominated as a delegate from our county?

2) Do the primary result delegates go based on the county's vote or the entire state (eg. if Ron Paul wins Broward, do the Ron Paul delegates go for Broward, or the overall winner of Florida)?

3) Also, there are delegates based on the primary results and At-Large delegates. How are the At-Large candidates chosen? Are those chosen at the county level as well??

Anyone know how this works???

[Mani]

In Broward, they cancelled the January executive committee meeting (how convenient).

I went to the November meeting and got the info on being a Precinct Committeeman. Pretty simple. From what I understand, I'll need to attend 3 committee meetings to be considered on the caucus delegation nomination list.

The nominations are "supposed" to start here in February and selection to conclude in April. However, I will not have been able to attend 3 meetings in time to get nominated.

Some questions left unanswered:

1) Without 3 meetings, can I still be nominated as a delegate from our county?

2) Do the primary result delegates go based on the county's vote or the entire state (eg. if Ron Paul wins Broward, do the Ron Paul delegates go for Broward, or the overall winner of Florida)?

3) Also, there are delegates based on the primary results and At-Large delegates. How are the At-Large candidates chosen? Are those chosen at the county level as well??

Anyone know how this works???

When you find answers to this let me know. I'm in Broward as well but got on this delegate idea a little late, so I haven't attended the 3 meetings.

[ckhagen]

Hm, well... I'm going to our December meeting as far as I can tell. Actually, I've been invited to come and represent Dr. Paul and give a... speech? Something of that sort. God help me...

[ashleet]

Hi, I'm a committee woman for my precinct in Pinellas County (St. Petersburg). I will have attended my THIRD meeting on Jan 6th and I have registered on the Convention website... what do I do now? Sorry if my question has been answered but I've been so confused with all the different information I've been hearing.

Also: Maria.. are you Maria from RPR's chat? If so, Hi! :)

[Steve Gagne]

OK I became a local Republican Executive Committee (REC) Committeeman a few months ago.. the story is this:

You sign up with the state, as discussed earlier.
They determine if you are eligible to become a delegate, and send your name to the local REC.
If you're not an REC committeeman, the local committee may not consider your application.
Otherwise, the local REC's form nomination caucuses (57 total) for each specific congressional district.
Then they(the REC's) send names of eligible people to the caucus for possible selection as national delegates.
The caucus selects a delegate and an alternate from that specific congressional district. (114 total).
A delegate is bound to vote for the candidate selected by the majority in your congressional district for the first 2 ballots at the convention.
The state later on selects another group of 111 delegates and alternates from the remaining pool. These are called "at-large" delegates.
The "at-large" delegates are bound to vote for the person who took the majority of votes statewide, for at least the 1st two ballots at the convention.

This may be modified for this convention due to rules violations and the loss of half of our delegates. The last time I talked to Jim Greer (State GOP Chairman) he assured me that the procedure will be followed as if no such penalty were to be imposed, so that we will be ready in the event that he is able to get them reinstated.

[ckhagen]

OK I became a local Republican Executive Committee (REC) Committeeman a few months ago.. the story is this:

You sign up with the state, as discussed earlier.
They determine if you are eligible to become a delegate, and send your name to the local REC.
If you're not an REC committeeman, the local committee may not consider your application.
Otherwise, the local REC's form nomination caucuses (57 total) for each specific congressional district.
Then they(the REC's) send names of eligible people to the caucus for possible selection as national delegates.
The caucus selects a delegate and an alternate from that specific congressional district. (114 total).
A delegate is bound to vote for the candidate selected by the majority in your congressional district for the first 2 ballots at the convention.
The state later on selects another group of 111 delegates and alternates from the remaining pool. These are called "at-large" delegates.
The "at-large" delegates are bound to vote for the person who took the majority of votes statewide, for at least the 1st two ballots at the convention.

This may be modified for this convention due to rules violations and the loss of half of our delegates. The last time I talked to Jim Greer (State GOP Chairman) he assured me that the procedure will be followed as if no such penalty were to be imposed, so that we will be ready in the event that he is able to get them reinstated.

Awesome. Fantastic... thank you.
I am an REC committeewoman now (err.. alternate 'till they are able to purge the woman currently taking the position). And I'm registered on the site.. so... sounds like I'm on the right track.

[trout007]

I have a question. I filled out the form a month or so ago but I haven't heard anything yet. Is it too late for me to become a delegate? I living near UCF in Central Florida in East Orlando. I just found this forum and realized there was a whole lot more to being a delegate. Let me know if I can do anything now.

[Steve Gagne]

I have a question. I filled out the form a month or so ago but I haven't heard anything yet. Is it too late for me to become a delegate? I living near UCF in Central Florida in East Orlando. I just found this forum and realized there was a whole lot more to being a delegate. Let me know if I can do anything now.


#1 -- Contact your local county Republican Executive Committee (REC). Except for local Republican clubs (which we don't have time for right now), this is your front line of representation within the Republican Party.

#2 -- Fill out membership forms & seek to become a precinct rep. When you apply, you will be interviewed by the REC membership committee to make sure you have the "proper" Republican attitudes & background. Make it clear that you want to do the "grunt" work of getting out the vote for the Republican Party. Check their statement of principles & learn it. If they question you about your candidate (they shouldn't, but it could happen), emphasize that you are a Robert Taft/Ike Eisenhower/Ronald Reagan freedom-loving Republican, and if they try to nail you down, don't lie, but point out that Ron Paul was the first congressman to endorse Ronald Reagan for president. They will recommend you for membership at the general REC meeting, where you will be voted in by the membership, sworn in, and you will have to take the Republican loyalty oath as specified by the state GOP.

#3 -- Make friends with the current and past elected officers of your local REC. It's always good to have allies, and if they know you they won't hesitate to answer your questions. Use that as your opportunity to get selected either for the congressional district delegate selection caucus, or placed on the delegate selection list, or both.

#4 -- After these essentials are taken care of, look into your local Republican clubs. These organizations have no real authority within the party, pretty much having the same relationship to the GOP that Ron Paul meetups have to the official Ron Paul campaign. But if you keep in mind that the Presidency is for sale to the highest bidder, realize that your local GOP, as well as every higher party level, runs on money, and the local Republican clubs provide cooperative venues for party fundraising (as well as performing educational and charitable works). Once you become active in the clubs, and contribute money to the party, you become known as a mover and shaker, and will have a lot more "clout" with the REC, possibly positioning yourself for leadership of the local REC or state REC as well.

Why is this latter point important? Because a Ron Paul Presidency needs a Ron Paul Congress, otherwise he will succeed at nothing, and go down in history as a failure, a one-term do-nothing President. We're not just working to put one man in office, we're looking for a R3volution in the way our government works. So we need a whole movement here, not just a single campaign. And we should use the machinery that's already there, not wasting time and effort "re-inventing the wheel".

[philipped]

There are a lot of RP supporters in FL offering to cover the expense to the Convention for a RP delegate.

WHERE DEY AT DOE?