Regional Vice-Chairs

Guide to Regional Vice-Chairs

The Regional Vice-Chair is the most important link between CCR and campus clubs. This guide
quickly outlines the roles of the Regional Vice-Chair and some of its major responsibilities.
Responsibilities
In order for CCR to function properly, each Regional Vice-Chair must:

  • Recruit new College Republicans on campuses within their region
  • Communicate with clubs about upcoming events and other CCR news
  • Distribute CCR and campaign resources at the local level
  • Increase Republican turnout with GOTV activities
  • Support all clubs with encouragement and guidance

Recruitment

Each Vice-Chair is responsible for drafting and implementing a political plan with a recruitment
strategy. These plans should:

  • Analyze the demographics of numerous colleges in the region
  • Target colleges that need assistance starting new CR chapters
  • Create a realistic timeline for organizing targeted colleges

It is up to the Vice-Chair to decide how to organize these clubs and whether or not they need to
enlist the help of other individuals in the region.

Communication

Vice-Chairs must communicate early and often with CRs in their regions to better coordinate our
efforts, promote unity, and make our efforts more efficient. Popular methods of communication
include:

  • Regional E-mail Lists
  • Monthly Meetings
  • Teleconferences
  • Regular phone calls (weekly, monthly, etc.)

It is the sole responsibility of the Vice-Chairs to keep chapters up-to-date on activities and events
occurring in their regions. They should be sure to let everyone know about:

  • CR activities and accomplishments
  • Campaign stops
  • Pertinent news
  • Special events in their region
  • Training programs or schools in the state

Distribution of Resources

CCR has several resources that Vice-Chairs can give to every chapter:

  • Collateral and Campaign Paraphernalia
  • Moxie
  • Web Site Tech Support
  • Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Request Forms
  • Contacts with elected elected officials and Republican organizations (Young America’s Foundation, Leadership Institute, CRP, etc.) upon specific request
  • Lists of ideas for regional specific or statewide known speakers
  • Volunteer opportunities on campaigns, Party events, fundraisers, community service, etc.

Winning Elections

CRs can contribute to important Get-Out-the-Vote (GOTV) activities in a number of ways.
Vice-Chairs should encourage, and in some cases coordinate, the following programs:

  • Absentee ballot requests and voter registration
  • September 22nd is the voter registration deadline for the Recall Election
  • September 30th is the last day to request an absentee ballot
  • Chapter bounty payments for voter registration
  • Campus canvasses
  • GOTV activities like phone banking and precinct walking

Support and Guidance

Vice-Chairs are great resources and should be used by local clubs when they need help settling a
minor dispute, planning an event, or if they need advice about a situation. If a local club is in
trouble or experiencing a crisis of some sort, Vice-Chairs should gather information and
determine how serious the problem is. They should report to the Chairman depending on the
seriousness of the problem.

Organizing Your Region

Regional Vice-Chairs are charged with many responsibilities, but like the CEO of a company,
they can delegate certain jobs and duties to other people. Vice-Chairs should consider the needs
of their particular region and assemble a staff accordingly. Here are a few possible appointed
positions:

  • Deputy Vice-Chair
  • Campaign Representatives
  • Communications Director
  • Voter Registration / Bounty Director

Networking

Vice-Chairs should be well-networked with Republicans in their regions and they should help
club chairs build their own personal network of contacts. Here are some obvious places to look:

  • County Central Committees in your region
  • California Congress of Republicans
  • California Republican Assembly
  • California Republican League
  • Elected officials
  • Lincoln Clubs
  • Log Cabin
  • National Hispanic Republican Assembly
  • New Majority
  • Party Officials
  • Republican Women’s Federated
  • Young Republicans

Things Not to Do

  • Never interfere in a club when you are unwanted
  • Do not take sides in civil wars
  • Do not dictate to campus leaders how they should run their organization
  • Do not sponsor leadership coups
  • Do not try to steal the spotlight when news breaks
  • Do not get involved in the party’s conservative-moderate infighting
  • Do not play favorites with different factions of the party
  • Do not refuse to work with certain campaigns when two or more Republicans are running against each other (i.e. work with everyone, even those you don’t support)
  • Do not be a flake
  • Do not break promises to campaigns, party leaders, or fellow CRs (this perpetuates the stereotype that college students are unreliable)
  • Do not forget to return phone calls and e-mails promptly