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Mckee Introduction Linn County Republican Party Precinct Committee Person Manual First Edition May 2020 The Foundation Forward Credit This document was developed based on an idea put forth by the Oregon Republican Party in a document titled “The Prescient Committee Person,” dated March 2019. It is generally understood that this document was the work of Lynette Wyrick and was designed to be used in training PCPs throughout the state of Oregon. While we have retained portions of the content as well as the focus of the original document, this PCP Manual was produced specifically for Linn County Oregon. Two Versions There are two versions of this document. One is a hard copy usually in a three-ring binder and the other is a pdf version. The hard copy version is portable and good for note taking. Its down side is the need for each individual to be responsible for making updates as things change. The pdf version provides the convenience of links to documents and web sites. - i- Linn County Republican Party PCP Manual - ii - The Foundation Contents The Foundation Political Foundation of the United States . .1 Declaration of Independence . .2 US Constitution . .3 Free Market Economy . .5 Summary of Founding Principles . .6 Building a Foundation . .7 Alternative Socio-Economic Political Theories . .9 Republicans . .11 History of the Republican Party . .12 Republican Party Structure . .15 Oregon Official Political Parties . .21 Linn County Republican Party . .23 State Elected Officials . .24 Linn County Officials . .25 Local Governments . .25 Cities . .26 Education Districts . .28 Fire Districts . .31 Water Districts . .33 Other Districts . .35 Commissions & Etc. .37 Linn County Voter Precincts & PCPs . .38 Linn County Republican Party Organization . .41 Communication Tools . .44 PCPs and the ORP . .46 How to Become a PCP . .49 PCP Actions – Involvement Building a Foundation . .53 Staying Informed . .54 Your Passion . .55 Linn County Government . .57 State Government . .57 - iii - Linn County Republican Party PCP Manual Tips for Communicating with your Legislator . .58 Linn County Republican Party Activities . .59 Volunteer Opportunities Form . .60 Linn County Republican Party Events & Activities . .61 Personal and Structure Issues . .62 Parades . .62 Booths . .63 Gala . .64 Meet & Greet . .66 Meet & Greet Check List . .69 Raffles . .71 Outreach . .72 Recruitment . .72 Voting in Linn County . .75 Get Out to Vote Activities . .79 Candidate Support . .81 Running for Office . .82 A Very Proactive Approach . .84 Resources & Links . .89 Maps Linn County Voting Precincts . .91 Albany Voting Precincts . .93 Lebanon Voting Precincts . .95 Sweet Home Voting Precincts . .97 Linn County House and Senate Districts . .99 Oregon State Senate Districts . .101 Senate District 6 . .103 Senate District 8 . .105 Senate District 9 . .107 Oregon State House Districts . .109 House District 11 . .111 House District 15 . .113 House District 17 . .115 Linn County School Districts . .117 ESDs in Linn County . .119 - iv - The Foundation Political Foundation of the United States of America A Little History brief review of history may be helpful in order to understand the significance of our type of government. A key turning point in our history was about 1750. At that time, the American Colonies had been established for about 144 years and they were under the control of the British monarch. Every free individual living in the 13 colonies believed they were British citizens. Local and colonial governments were well established and based on British law. These colonial governments were highly effective and individuals and businesses were fairly independent. From a business and individual perspective this was one of the most successful places in the world. Forms of Government Starting sometime in the late 1600s and going up to the time of the Revolution, those people we call our Founders as well as many of the pastors in New England researched, discussed, wrote about and evaluated what was the best form of government of an independent people. (The New England Pulpit and the American Revolution – Alice M. Baldwin, 2014) Role of Pastors The pastors that were involved in these discussions were most interested in two issues. • What type of government could be supported by Scripture? • What was the proper role of pastors in relationship this government? Some Conclusions The pastors reached a number of conclusions about the type of government that could be Rev. Jonathan Edwards supported by scripture. Four of which appear to be key; • The relationship between a government and the governed is a covenant relationship. • The type of government that could be supported by scripture is one that obtains its authority from God and from the governed. • Pastors had a responsibility to train the members of their congregation on the role of government and the individuals responsibility in participating in the functions of government. • Pastors should promote education so that all could read the Bible and laws passed by the government. - 1- Linn County Republican Party PCP Manual They deemed that this type of government was in compliance with what they called Natural Law. Which in their description, is the protection of life, liberty and private property. This issue is reflected in the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence. Founders Conclusion The founders reached the same conclusion and based on their research identified the type of government that they believed provided the greatest individual liberty as a Republican form of government named after the Roman Republic. In Summary A Republican form of government is one is which the powers of sovereignty are vested with the people and are.
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