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Below you will find the MOPP CAUCUS 101 HANDBOOK. You have MOPPs permission to print it for your own use or to share it with others in your group, or with friends and neighbors. We hope you will encourage as many people as possible to attend the caucuses in your area. (Go to http://www.mogop.org/2012stateconvention/caucuses/ to find your caucus location.)

If you would like to order a printed copy of the handbook, please fill out the order form below, and forward with cash a check for $5.00 for each copy requested (to cover printing and mailing costs), made payable to Missouri Precinct Project and we will forward them to you by return mail.

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City/Town_________________________________________________Zipcode___________________________

# of copies_____________ x $5.00 (per copy) = $____________ enclosed

Paid by: ________(cash) _______(money order) ___________(check) (make checks payable to Missouri Precinct Project)

Mail order form and payment to: MOPP 411 S. Sappington Rd.

St. Louis, MO 63122

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Some background information…What Is the Difference between a Primary Election and a Caucus?

Primaries and caucuses are methods that political parties use to select candidates for a general election. Here are some details on the two election methods.

What are primaries? A primary is a state-level election where party members vote to choose a candidate affiliated with their political party. Party candidates selected in a primary then run against each other in a general

election. Thirty-four U.S. states conduct primary elections.

There are several types of primaries in the U.S. system.

• Closed primary: Participation is open only to a particular political party’s registered members. Independents or other party members cannot participate.

Semi-closed primary: Participation is open to registered party members and unaffiliated voters. State election rules determine whether unaffiliated voters may make their choice of party

primary in the privacy of the voting booth or in public by registering with a party on Election Day.

• Open primary: Any registered voter may participate in any party primary.

• Semi-open primary: Any registered voter may participate in any party primary but when they identify themselves to election officials they must request a party’s specific ballot.

For a calendar of primaries and caucuses in the 2012 presidential election, go here: http://elections.nytimes.com/2012/primaries/calendar

What are caucuses? A caucus is a local meeting where registered members of a political party in a city, town or county gather to vote for their preferred party candidate and conduct other party business. Caucuses typically

are used in combination with a state convention to elect delegates to the national nominating convention for presidential elections.

The caucus is the oldest method of choosing delegates in the U.S., widely acknowledged as originating in the English colonies before the American Revolution. Sixteen states hold caucuses to determine

political party candidates. Iowa holds the first, and most significant, caucuses in the presidential election cycle.

(reprinted from: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/what-is-the-difference-between-a-primary-election-.html )

WHEN DID CAUCUSES BEGIN? Caucuses have existed since the early 1800s as informal gatherings. In the 1970s, Iowa's Democratic and Republican parties moved the caucuses up to January and popularized them.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? In states that hold caucuses, any voter who is a registered Republican or Democrat can participate. Since they happen in almost all districts and counties, it is easy to find one near you.

HOW DOES A CAUCUS AFFECT THE RACE? The results of the caucuses can be an important predictor of the presidential race. Sometimes the winners of a caucus end up with their parties' national nominations. But, some candidates who came in 2nd or 3rd still became final contenders for President. Regardless of how accurate they are, each state's picks will be voiced as part of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions.

Reprinted from: https://www.facebook.com/groups/342907312394188/

An overview…How Missouri’s GOP caucuses work

One caucus will be held in each of Missouri’s 114 counties at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 17 (in 2012, St. Louis City caucus will be held on Sat., March 24). Any registered voter in the county who says

he/she is a Republican may attend. Once voters gather at the caucus location, they will decide as a group how delegates will be selected, whether delegates will run individually or as a slate of

candidates, whether the vote will be by secret ballot or be conducted publicly, and other details. The number of delegates to be chosen by each county is determined by a formula worked out by the

Missouri Republican Party. It is based on the number of votes for the GOP presidential candidate in each county in 2008. One set of delegates chosen at the county caucuses will attend one of eight

congressional district conventions on April 21. At those conventions, a total of 24 delegates (three from each district) will be chosen to attend the national convention. Another set of delegates from the

county caucuses will attend the state convention on June 2, at which time they will help choose 25 delegates to attend the national convention. The party chairman, national committeeman and

committeewoman are automatically delegates.

Reprinted from: http://bolivarmonews.com/news/how-missouri-s-gop-caucuses-work/article_2592e456-42fb-11e1-b7fa-001871e3ce6c.html

In summary…2012 Missouri Caucus

Why a caucus in Missouri (a brief summary): Missouri was set to lose 1/2 of its Republican delegates at the National Convention due to the fact that its presidential primary date was bumped up to Tuesday, February 7th. To keep from Missouri losing its power at the convention it was decided that Missouri would go to a caucus to pick its candidate for president. Because of some problems with the political process in the state of Missouri there will still be a presidential primary on Tuesday, February 7th however, the candidate that is selected out of this election will not "count" as Missouri's candidate for president; the candidate who is selected out of the caucus system will be our official candidate. Basic difference between a primary and a caucus: A primary is like any election you have participated in where you go to a designated polling place within a certain timeframe and cast a secret ballot. There is no electioneering within a certain radius of a polling location. The atmosphere is very quiet and respectful. A caucus is an event where registered voters gather together at the same time and vote for a candidate either by a show of hands, writing down ones candidate on a piece of paper, or filling out a ballot. Electioneering is allowed and you are allowed to tell other people how you think they should vote. The atmosphere is very loud and entergetic. When is the caucus: There will be three levels to the Missouri caucus. 1) County level. This will take place for *all counties in Missouri on Saturday, March 17th. (*Exception: In 2012, St. Louis City’s caucus will be held on March 24) Each county will have its own caucus in their county. Registration will begin at 8am and the caucus will be at 10am. 2) Congressional level. This will take place for all congressional districts in Missouri on Saturday, April 21st. 3) State Level. This will take place in Springfield, MO Friday, June 1st through Sunday, June 3rd. What do I need to do to caucus: You will need to be a registered voter in your county to caucus. This will be checked when you come to caucus. Please bring with you your voter registration card and your driver's license or an ID is a great idea as well. There is no cost to caucus. The caucus can be a long process so plan for an all day event. There is no formal dress code for the caucus; dress comfortably.

Where to caucus: When it comes to the county level each county will release info on where you can caucus. Go to this link: http://www.mogop.org/2012stateconvention/caucuses/ Reprinted from: KSGF - http://www.ksgf.com/electioninfo/136435113.html

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How the Missouri Republican presidential caucus system will work Q: Who can go to a caucus? A: Any registered voter in a county who says he or she is a Republican. Q: What do I need to do to caucus? You will need to be a registered voter in your county to caucus. This will be checked when you come to caucus. Please bring with you your voter registration card and your driver's license. There is no cost to caucus. The caucus can be a long process so plan for an all day event. There is no formal dress code for the caucus; dress comfortably.

Q: Where are caucuses held? (** see IMPORTANT NOTE below) A: One caucus will be held in each of Missouri's 114 counties at 10 a.m. on March 17 (Note: St. Louis City will caucus on March 24). This caucus is to elect the delegates only. Contact your County Committee for the location at this link: http://www.mogop.org/resources/mo-gop/county-committees/ Q: How do caucuses work? A: Once voters gather at a caucus location, they will decide as a group how delegates will be selected, whether delegates will run individually or as a slate of candidates, whether the vote will use a secret ballot or be conducted publicly and other details. Q: How long will a caucus take? A: That will be determined by how each caucus decides to select delegates. Allowing speeches, extended debate or multiple votes could prolong a meeting. Q: How many delegates will be chosen at each caucus? A: The number of delegates per county is determined by a formula worked out by the Missouri Republican Party. It is based on the number of votes for the GOP candidate for president in each county in 2008. Macon County will elect 14 delegates.

Q: What happens after the caucuses? A: One set of delegates chosen at the county caucuses will attend one of eight congressional district conventions on April 21. At those conventions, a total of 24 delegates (three from each district) will be chosen to attend the national convention in Tampa, Fla. Another set of delegates from the county caucuses will attend the state convention on June 2, at which time they will help chose 25 delegates to attend the national convention. The party chairman, national committeeman and national committeewoman are automatically delegates, bringing Missouri's total to 52. Source: Missouri Republican Party From Missouri Precinct Project (MOPP):

The delegate selection process, as agreed to by the state committee: *The County Caucuses will take place on March 17, 2012 (St. Louis City/3/24/12). At these caucuses, which are open to any Republican who is registered to vote in that county, attendees will select delegates and alternates to the Congressional District Conventions and State Convention. No delegates to the national convention are selected at this time. The number of delegates and alternates per county is determined by the Missouri Republican Party based upon the number of GOP votes cast in the last presidential election. Presidential Election 2008 Republican Votes = 1,441,911 * The Congressional District Conventions will take place on April 21, 2012. At each of these 8 conventions, delegates chosen at the county level will select 3 delegates and alternates to the National Convention and 1 presidential elector. The delegates and alternates will be required to declare allegiance to a candidate prior to the voting, and they will be bound to that candidate on the first ballot—unless they are released prior to the convention. *The State Convention will take place on June 2, 2012. At the convention, delegates chosen at the county level will vote on 25 at-large delegates and alternates to the National Convention and 2 at large presidential electors. The delegates and alternates will be required to declare allegiance to a candidate prior to the voting, and they will be bound to that candidate on the first ballot—unless they are released prior to the convention. In total, Missouri will have 52 delegates and 49 alternates to the Republican National Convention—24 selected at the congressional district caucuses, 25 selected at the state convention, and 1 delegate (but no alternate) for the state Party chairman, national committeeman and national committeewoman. This Party action does not require legislative approval.

Reprinted from: http://www.maconcountypatriots.com/2012/01/2012-missouri-caucus.html

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**IMPORTANT NOTE: It has been verified that St. Louis County will be using the NEW TOWNSHIP assignments for the March 17th Caucus…to verify your

township....ctrl+click this link… http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/pollingplacelookup/

Once you click on this link, you will be asked your House Number, Street Name, Jurisdiction (i.e., which County you live in) and Zip Code. You will then get something that looks like this: The precinct for this address is {abbreviated version of Township...for example, MR=Missouri River Township}.....If you have questions, please contact theSt. Louis County elections office at (314) 615-1800. To then find out further details, next click on View Your Current Elected Officials where you will see your Township spelled out (i.e., not abbreviated) and your Committeeman and Committeewoman listed

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CAUCUS 101CAUCUS 101CAUCUS 101CAUCUS 101 (reprinted from (reprinted from (reprinted from (reprinted from http://putnamspatriots.com/2012-caucuses/))))

Every four years, the people have a great opportunity to shape the direction of the active political parties in America. This is done by becoming a delegate to the national convention

of these political groups. If Constitutional Conservatives fill these positions, we have the greatest chance of keeping the political parties faithful to our Founders’ Success Formula,

reducing our national indebtedness, and protecting the private property of all our citizens.

In order to shape this process, patriots must understand the nature of the process from the county level to the national convention, the agenda for these meetings, and the rules that

will govern them. To facilitate your understanding, we present the Missouri Model to give a context for building your own state’s process. If you are not in Missouri, you will have

to make an effort to learn how to adapt this process to your state’s requirements.

First, understand the flow of meetings that leads to the delegate selection process. In Missouri:

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Second, call your party’s County Chair to learn the dates and locations of all meetings. To locate your County Chair, look for your Party’s state website here..ctrl+click http://precinctproject.us/states/ then search by county. If the information on the link is not correct, call you county’s election office. Ask for a copy of their state’s Call to Convention which

should include dates and order of business. Within each state, time and dates may vary by the rules of each political party, so be sure to confirm EVERYTHING with your County

Chair who is the gateway to accurate information. Don’t be discouraged if they are not immediately forthcoming with this information since they have a power base they feel they

have to protect. Start early and be PERSISTENT until you get all the information you need! Then seek another reliable source and verify everything a second time. Believe it or

not some corrupt party bosses have been known to give out misleading information. In Missouri, Republicans will meet as follows:

(Your) COUNTY CAUCUS (CC):

Time: 10:00 a.m., *Saturday, March 17, 2012 (*Exception for 2012 election cycle: St. Louis City Caucus will take place on March 24, 2012)

Location: to be named by County Chair and advertised publically at least 15 days prior.

Purpose:

1. to choose Delegates and Alternates (number based on allocation based on previous number of votes in the last presidential election assigned to your specific county) on April 21, 2012.

2. to choose Delegates and Alternates to the SC on June 1-2, 2012

3. To offer amendments to the State Party Platform.

(Note: Supporters of various candidates should be given an opportunity to “caucus” so they can find other supporters of their favorite candidate and work up a slate of delegates as called for in

the Agenda below. However, be prepared to move for a 30 minute recess for this purpose if someone tries to “Move the Nominations Cease” before you have had a chance to find out who else

wants to work with you to nominate your favored candidate.)

(Your)_ CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT CONVENTION (CDC):

Time: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 21, 2012

Location: to be named by your Congressional District Chair

Purpose:

1. To choose three (3) Delegates and (3) Alternates to the Republican National Convention (RNC) to be held Aug 27 – 31, 2012 in Tampa, FL.

2. To advance amendments to the State Party Platform that was passed at the CCs.

3. To choose one (1) presidential elector.

Requirements: Delegates and Alternates will be required to declare allegiance to a candidate prior to the voting, and will be bound to that candidate on the first ballot of voting at the RNC –

unless they are released prior to the convention.

MO REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION (SC): Time: Friday & Saturday, June 1-2, 2012

Location: University Plaza Hotel, 333 S John Q Hammons Pkwy, Springfield, MO 65806

Purpose:

1. To choose 25 at-large Delegates and Alternates to the RNC

2. To choose 2 at-large Presidential electors.

3. To approve the final version of the MO GOP Platform for the next four years.

4. (The State Party Chair, the National Committeeman, and the National Committeewoman are automatic delegates to the RNC with no alternates.

Requirements: Delegates and Alternates will be required to declare allegiance to a candidate prior to the voting, and will be bound to that candidate on the first ballot of voting at the RNC –

unless they are released prior to the convention.

REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION (RNC): Date: August 27-31, 2012

Location: Convention Center, Tampa Bay, FL

Purpose:

1. To choose the Party’s 2012 Presidential Nominee

2. To approve the Party’s Vice-Presidential Nominee.

3. To approve the final version of the national GOP Platform for the next four years.

Third, know the meeting agenda for each of the above meetings so you can be ready to participate at the right time. Things will move VERY fast to the uninitiated. A total of 15

candidates have filed for U.S. president on the Feb. 7 primary ballot.

IMPORTANT NOTE: There is no formal system applied in the County Caucus to relate the presidential preference of the County Caucus delegates to the election of delegates to the District and State Convention. The delegates in attendance at each caucus alone determine if presidential preference is to be a factor and, if so, how it is to be applied. However, some County caucuses may adopt the

rule that the delegates elected are bound to the winner of the February 7 Primary vote on the first round.

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Sample Caucus Agenda

1) Call to order by County Chairman

2) Pledge of Allegiance

3) Invocation

4) Election of Permanent Caucus Chairman

5) Election of Permanent Caucus Secretary

6) Reading of the Call to Convention by Caucus Secretary

7) Appointment of Committees

a) Credentials

b) Tally

c) Rules

d) Platform Resolutions

e) Parliamentarian

8) Reading, Discussion, & Approval of Caucus Rules

9) Recess for Committee Meetings and delegate recruitment.

10) Credentials Committee Report – Certification of attendees and eligible voters

11) Election of _(#)_ Delegates and _(#)_ Alternates to the 2012 7thCongressional District Republican Convention for the purpose of electing three (3) Delegates and

three (3) Alternates and one Presidential Elector to the Republican National Convention.

a) Nomination of Delegates Slate(s)

b) Nomination of Alternates Slate(s)

12) Election of _(#)_ Delegates and _(#)_ Alternates to the 2012 Republican State Convention for the purpose of electing 25 at-large delegates and alternates and two

Presidential Electors to the Republican National Convention.

a) Nomination of Delegates Slate(s)

b) Nomination of Alternates Slate(s)

13) Report of the Platform/Resolutions Committee

a) Presentation of amendments to the 2012 Platform Draft

b) Voting on amendments

14) Other business

15) Adjournment

Fourth, know the rules for the meeting BEFORE the meeting begins. The meeting rules are determined up by party leaders before the

meeting begins and submitted to the Rules Committee for final approval after the Permanent Chair is elected. Insist on a copy of the

“Working Rules Draft” before your caucus begins. You might be stone-walled because the Chair can legitimately claim that the rules are

not “finished” yet. If so, ask the Chair to put you on the Rules Committee so you can know them as they are being developed. If the Chair

refuses, use parliamentary procedure to delay the passage of the rules until you fully understand what they entail. Ideally the supporters of

each viable candidate for president should have a concerned member of their team on the Rules Committee, the Credentials Committee, the

Tally Committee, and the Resolutions Committee so their interests are represented. In a worse case scenario in which the a tyrant Caucus

Chair is trying to railroad his pre-picked list of delegates through the meeting, you need to know the Caucus Rules and Robert’s Rules of

Order well enough to put the breaks on if the train gets going too fast. A copy of suggested rules for the Missouri County Caucus can be obtained via the form located on this page… http://putnamspatriots.com/2012-caucuses/ .

You should be able to find a copy of your party’s Standing Convention Rules at your state party organization’s website. If not call and ask

for a copy. (For the Missouri Republican Conventions, go to: http://www.mogop.org/1012stateconvention/ or

http:www.gop.org/docs/sc2012/sc2012standingrules.pdf ) .

A word about using slates of delegates:

If every delegate were to be elected individually out of a large number of individuals who may want to be delegates, the meeting could go on

for hours while voting and re-voting takes place. People would get “fed up” and leave. Consequently, the rules usually call for delegates to

be presented as a group. If your group is organized and meets ahead of time and then comes to the caucus as a block, it should be no

problem to either elect your slate or combine with another slate at the caucus who will work with you to gain an effective majority of the

votes present. The caucus will go a lot smoother if these arrangements can be worked out ahead of time. Of note, refer to the note above

regarding the County Caucus.

A word about platform resolutions:

Most states usually use their previous convention’s platform and carry it forward with amendments rather than recreate it from scratch at

every convention. Go to your state party’s website or contact their state office and ask how to get a copy of the current platform. Use that

copy as your basis for making new resolutions. The Resolution Committee will require that submissions for Platform changes are legible

and understandable (in their opinion and discretion), so work on your resolutions in advance and type our your language so they are not tossed out because you were unprepared. (The current Missouri Republican Platform (2008) can be found at: http://www.mogop.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/2008PartyPlatform1.pdf ).

IMPORTANT NOTE: IMPORTANT NOTE: IMPORTANT NOTE: IMPORTANT NOTE: Various county rules and agendas are sometimes contradictory since Various county rules and agendas are sometimes contradictory since Various county rules and agendas are sometimes contradictory since Various county rules and agendas are sometimes contradictory since each county passes their own version.each county passes their own version.each county passes their own version.each county passes their own version.

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CALL TO CONVENTION: http://www.mogop.org/docs/sc2012/sc2012_call_to_convention.pdf

Missouri Republican State Committee

2012 Call to Convention

SELECTION OF DELEGATES & ALTERNATES TO THE

2012 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION

All Missouri Republicans are cordially invited to participate in selecting Missouri’s delegates and alternate delegates to the 2012 Republican National Convention that is

to be held August 27-31, in Tampa, Florida.

MISSOURI REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION

Pursuant to the Rules of the Republican National Committee, a State Convention of the Missouri Republican Party is called for Friday, June 1st, 2012, and Saturday,

June 2nd, 2012 in Springfield, Missouri, unless otherwise designated by the State Chairman of the Missouri Republican State Committee.

The first convention session will convene at 9 a.m., on Saturday, June 2nd, 2012. The session will be devoted to electing convention officers, appointing committees,

considering reports from the Rules and Credentials Committees, introducing candidates for certain offices in Missouri, and the presentation of a keynote address. This

session will also convene for the following purposes:

(1) Electing 25 delegates-at-large to the 2012 Republican National Convention, scheduled for August 27th

through August 31st, 2012;

(2) Electing 25 alternates-at-large to the 2012 Republican National Convention, and specifying the method by which alternates will be designated to serve;

(3) Pledging all delegates and alternates to support a Republican Presidential Candidate as provided in this Call to Convention;

(4) Selecting two Presidential Electors at-large to be voted on in the 2012 General Election;

(5) Ratifying the selection of one Presidential Elector previously elected at each of the eight Congressional District Conventions.

(6) Electing a man and a woman to serve as members of the Republican National Committee from the state of Missouri;

(7) Transacting any other business that may properly come before the convention.

The second session will be at 2 p.m., on Saturday, June 2nd, 2012. This session will be devoted to completing any business unfinished from the morning session and the

discussion and adoption of a platform declaring our Party’s principles and positions on various state and national issues.

If any of the foregoing arrangements are not feasible, this schedule may be amended by the Chairman of the Missouri Republican State Committee.

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SELECTION OF THE DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES TO THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION

In each Congressional District of the State of Missouri, provided by statute as enacted by the 96th General Assembly, a Congressional District Convention shall be held

on Saturday, April 21st, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., unless otherwise designated by the State Chairman, for the purpose of:

(1) Nominating a Presidential Elector to be voted for at the General Election to be held on November 6, 2012;

(2) Electing three (3) delegates to the 2012 Republican National Convention;

(3) Deciding on a procedure for electing delegates and alternates to the National Convention;

(4) Electing three (3) alternates to the 2012 Republican National Convention and specifying the method by which alternates will be designated to serve;

(5) Pledging all delegates and alternates to support a Republican Presidential Candidate as provided in this Call to Convention;

(6) Considering the draft of a State Platform and voting on proposed changes, additions and deletions recommended by local caucuses. Recommended State Platform

amendments must be forwarded to the State Chairman within 48 hours of the meeting’s adjournment. Any changes not so forwarded shall be deemed null and void.

Notice of each Congressional District Convention shall be published by the State Chairman in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the Congressional District

not less than 15 days prior to the date of convention in accordance with the provisions of Rule 15(d)(3) of the Republican National Committee.

It is the responsibility of the State Chairman to call the Congressional District Convention.

PROCEDURES FOR CALLING LOCAL CAUCUSES

Each Republican county committee and its chairman, and the St. Louis City Committee and its chairman shall be responsible for conducting the delegate and alternate

selection process within its jurisdiction.

The delegates and alternate delegates to the State Convention and to the Congressional District Conventions shall be elected at local caucuses in such manner, and from

such counties, cities, wards and areas as shall be prescribed by the county or city Republican committees. Hereafter, we refer to county, ward, township and other area

meetings for the purpose of selecting

delegates and alternates to the Congressional District Conventions and State Convention by the term “Local Caucuses” and to each of the areas themselves as a “Local

Caucus Area.” Each such local caucus area and its delegate and alternate allotment must be clearly designated in the local caucus area’s notice of the local caucus. If

delegates are to be elected at other than countywide or citywide caucuses, the county or city committee must submit a plan for approval by the Missouri Republican

State Committee at its meeting in February, 2012. Each local caucus area must have cast a minimum of 700 votes for the

Republican nominee for President in the 2008 General Election.

Notice of each local caucus shall be published in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the local caucus area not less than 15 days before the date of the local

caucus in accordance with the provisions of Rule 15(d)(3) of the Republican National Committee.

It is the responsibility of each county or city committee and its Chairman to call the local caucus. The Chairman of each county or city committee shall notify the

Chairman of the Missouri Republican State Committee not less than 20 days prior to the local caucus of the time and location of the local caucus. Notice shall be sent to

the State Chairman at 105 East High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

If any county or city Republican committee fails to call, hold, publish notice or advise the State Chairman of the date, time and location of the local caucus, the State

Chairman or the State Chairman’s designee may call such meeting on 15 days notice.

Unless otherwise designated or approved by the State Chairman, all local caucuses in any county and in the city of St. Louis shall be held on Saturday, March 17, 2012,

at 10 a.m. They shall be free and open and held in a suitable place. Only residents who are registered to vote in the local caucus area shall be allowed to vote at the local

caucus. Any person or group of persons who present or file a list of candidates, delegates or alternates to be voted on at any local caucus shall, upon request, be

permitted to name at least one teller to assist in supervising the casting and counting of votes.

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The agenda for each local caucus shall be as follows:

(1)Call to order by the Chairman or the Chairman’s designee of the county or city Republican committee;

(2) Election of a Caucus Chairman, who immediately takes the chair;

(3) Election of a Caucus Secretary;

(4) Caucus Secretary reads pertinent sections of the 2012 Call to Convention from the Missouri Republican State Committee;

(5) Certify a list of people present and qualified to vote;

(6) Decide on procedure for voting on delegates and alternates;

(7) Election of delegates and alternates to the Congressional District Convention and specifying the method by which alternates will be designated to serve;

(8) Election of delegates and alternates to the 2012 Missouri Republican State Convention and specifying the method by which alternates will be designated to serve;

(9) Discussion of the Platform, including voting on any text which the local caucus would like to have amended or included in the State Platform;

(10) Other business which may properly come before the committee;

(11) Caucus Chairman and Secretary prepare certifications of election of delegates and alternates for submission to the State Chairman and other appropriate officials

within 72 hours of adjournments,

(12) Adjournment.

The local caucus must forward to the State Chairman within 72 hours of the adjournment of the local caucus any additions or changes to the proposed Platform. Any

change not so forwarded shall be deemed null and void.

ALLOCATION OF DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES

Accompanying this Call is the “Document of Allocation of Votes to Each Congressional District Convention and State Convention”. It is prepared on the basis of one

delegate and alternate to the Congressional District Convention and State Convention for each 700 votes cast for the Republican Presidential Nominee in 2008. Any

number representing a fraction shall be increased to the next whole number. Within each area named in the Document of Allocation, the committee calling a given

caucus or convention must allot the given number of delegates and alternates to subordinate areas. At all times the committee shall adhere to the principles of open

participation, equal representation, and full public notice. Audrain, Camden, Clay, Jackson, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. Louis, and Webster Counties shall apportion

their delegates and alternates to appropriate local jurisdictions and shall also apportion said delegates and alternates to the appropriate Congressional Districts because

these jurisdictions are represented by multiple Congressional Districts.

Any questions about the accuracy of this allocation shall be settled by the Missouri Republican State Committee at the February 2012 meeting of the Credentials

Committee of the 2012 Republican State Convention. The State Convention, each Congressional District Convention and each local caucus shall be the sole judge of the

qualifications and election of its own members. A member thereof whose participation has been certified and is contested shall take and hold their seats until the contest

is determined, but shall have no vote in the contest. All contests of district delegates and alternates to the 2012 Republican National Convention shall be determined at

the State Convention pursuant to Rule 20 of the Republican National Committee.

CONTEST OF DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES

No contest shall be considered unless it meets the following conditions:

(1) If contesting a delegate to the State Convention, the challenge must be filed in writing and must be physically in the office of the Missouri Republican State

Committee not later than 5 p.m., on Tuesday, March 27th 2012. Challenges may be mailed or hand delivered to 105 East High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101. Such

challenges shall be settled at the State Convention.

If contesting a delegate to a Congressional District Convention, the challenge must be filed in writing with the congressional district chairman not later than 5 p.m., on

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012. A copy must also be physically in the office of Missouri Republican State Committee not later than Tuesday, March 27th, 2012. Challenges

may be mailed or hand delivered to 105

East High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101. Such challenges shall be settled at the Congressional District Convention.

(2) Each contest must be in writing. It must request a specific action by the appropriate Credentials Committee: who by name and address should be seated, and who

by name and address should be denied seating. The challenge must state reasons for action to be taken and must be supported by evidence or testimony.

The State Chairman of the Missouri Republican State Committee shall appoint a Credentials Committee of 11 individuals. The Credentials Committee will prepare for

the State Convention a temporary roll of delegates and alternates, and recommend action on any challenges submitted in proper form. The temporary roll will include

all names of delegates and alternates certified to the State Chairman by the secretaries of the various local caucuses except those whose credentials are contested in the

above specified form.

Unless otherwise designated by the State Chairman, the Credentials Committee may meet on Thursday, April 26th, 2012, at a time and location to be determined by the

State Chairman, to determine which challenges, if any, have been submitted in proper form. The Credentials Committee shall notify all challengers who have not

fulfilled the above requirements and explain that the delegates they contested will appear on the convention floor. For each challenge in proper form, the Credentials

Committee shall notify those persons whose credentials are questioned that their certification has been contested and when they may appear before the Credentials

Committee to answer allegations, at the address listed on the affidavit of election or affidavit of contest, whichever is appropriate. Such letters must be mailed by 5 p.m.

on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012.

This Credentials Committee will be the official Credentials Committee of the 2012 Missouri Republican State Convention, and will have full authority before that

convention unless countermanded by a vote of the Missouri Republican State Committee.

All other recommendations are subject to approval by assembled delegates of the State Convention.

REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE MEETING

At the discretion of the State Chairman, a meeting of the Missouri Republican State Committee may be called by the Chairman to meet at the State Convention, to

transact proper and necessary business.

RULES GOVERNING CAUCUS & CONVENTION PARTICIPATION

Only strong and faithful Republican voters, residing and registered to vote in the district involved, shall be allowed to participate in any caucus or convention. Only

Republicans who are registered voters residing in the district of their election shall be elected as delegates or alternates.

No delegate shall cast a fractional vote.

In accordance with Rule 15(d)(6) of the Republican National Committee, there shall be no proxies at any convention for the purpose of selecting delegates or alternates

to the 2012 Republican National Convention and following Rule 15(c)(9) of the Republican National Committee, no delegate or alternate shall be required to pay a fee of

any kind or any type of assessment as a condition of serving as a delegate or alternate to any local caucus, Congressional District Convention or State Convention.

Participation in any Republican caucus or convention, held for the purpose of selecting any of the delegates or alternates above called for, shall in no way be abridged

for reasons of sex, race, religion, color, age or national origin.

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In keeping with the open-door policy, party leaders are urged to fully inform all citizens how they may participate in the delegate and alternate selection procedures.

Within this framework and allowing for the size of the delegation and prior voting pattern, each unit should strive to apportion representation by sex, youth, minority

and heritage groups, and senior citizens as fairly as possible.

No delegate to the Republican National Convention shall be bound by the results of any Republican Presidential Primary held before March 6, 2012. Upon being

nominated and prior to any vote to elect national convention delegates or national convention alternate delegates, each nominee for national convention delegate or

national convention alternate delegate shall notify the chair of the Congressional District Convention or of the State Convention, as appropriate, of the Republican

Presidential Candidate who that nominee pledges to support on the first ballot at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. No nominee shall identify

more than one Republican Presidential Candidate who that nominee pledges to support if elected as a national convention delegate or national convention alternate

delegate. Prior to any vote to elect national convention delegates or national convention alternate delegates, the chair shall announce the Republican Presidential

Candidate who each nominee will be pledged to support. National convention delegates and national convention alternate delegates chosen at the Conventions must

pledge their support to the Republican Presidential Candidate who they identified at the Convention at which they were elected and will be bound to cast their vote for

said candidate on the first ballot at the Republican National Convention. National convention delegates and alternates are released from any applicable binding

pledge to any Presidential Candidate by the withdrawal of that Presidential Candidate from contention for the Republican Party’s nomination or by written release of

that Presidential Candidate to the chairperson of the national convention, whichever is earliest.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF CAUCUS & CONVENTION OFFICERS

Each caucus or convention shall elect a Chairman, a Secretary, and such other officers as it deems necessary. The Chairman shall preside over the meeting, casting a

vote only in the case of a tie. The Secretary shall read pertinent sections of this Call to the Convention and keep careful minutes of the proceeding. Within 72 hours

following adjournment of the local caucus, the Chairman and Secretary of each local caucus shall file a copy of the following documents with the State Chairman of the

Missouri Republican State Committee at 105 East High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101:

(1) A signed set of minutes for the meeting;

(2) A list signed by the Caucus Chairman and Caucus Secretary of delegates and alternates elected to the 2012 Congressional District Convention, including names,

addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses;

(3) A list signed by the Caucus Chairman and Caucus Secretary of delegates and alternates elected to the 2012 Republican State Convention, including names, addresses

and phone numbers, and e-mail addresses;

(4) A list signed by the Caucus Chairman and Caucus Secretary of all Republicans attending the local caucus meeting, including names, addresses, phone numbers and

e-mail addresses;

(5) Proof that the Call for the local caucus was published at least 15 days prior to the caucus date in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the area.

In addition, the Chairman and Secretary of each local caucus shall file a copy of the following documents with the Chairman of the Congressional District Republican

Committee:

(1) A signed set of minutes for the meeting;

(2) A list signed by the Caucus Chairman and Caucus Secretary of delegates and alternates

elected to the 2012 Republican Congressional District Convention, including names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses;

(3) Proof that the Call for the local caucus was published at least 15 days prior to the local caucus date in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the area.

Upon adjournment of each Congressional District Convention, the Convention Chairman and Secretary must, within 72 hours, mail or deliver by hand to the office of

the Missouri Republican State Committee at 105 East High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101:

(1) A signed set of minutes for the meeting;

(2) A list of delegates and alternates elected to the 2012 Republican National Convention, including their names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses;

(3) The name, address, phone numbers and email addresses of the chosen presidential elector, and the minutes of the proceedings;

(4) Proof that the Call for the Congressional District Convention was published at least 15 days prior to the convention date in at least one newspaper of general

circulation in the area.

RULES AND PLATFORM COMMITTEE

The State Chairman of the Missouri Republican State Committee shall appoint a Rules Committee of 11 individuals. The Rules Committee is directed to meet at a time

and place to be determined by the State Chairman to review the “Standing Rules to Govern the State Convention” and recommend changes to the State Committee. The

committee must submit these rules for approval by the Missouri Republican State Committee at its meeting in September 2011. The State Chairman of the Missouri

Republican State Committee shall appoint a Platform Committee of 11 individuals. The Platform Committee is directed to prepare a draft platform not later than

Monday, February 20th, 2012. This draft will be distributed to each County or City Chairman for discussion at each local caucus and to each Congressional District

Chairman for discussion at each Congressional District Convention. Hearings on the proposed platform may be held on a date, time and location to be determined by

the State Chairman. The Platform Committee will consider amendments and submit its recommendations for a vote of the delegates present at the 2012 Missouri

Republican State Convention.

Missouri Republican State Committee

Document of Allocation of Votes to Each Congressional District Convention and State Convention.

The following is a “Document of Allocation of Votes to Each Congressional District Convention and State Convention”. It is prepared on the basis of one delegate and

alternate to the Congressional District Convention and State Convention for each 700 votes cast for the Republican presidential ticket in 2008. Any number representing

a fraction has been increased to the next whole number. Within each area named in this document, the committee calling a given caucus or convention must allot the

given number of delegates and alternates to subordinate areas.

County CD Delegates County CD Delegates

Adair 6 9 Lincoln 3 19

Andrew 6 8 Linn 6 5

Atchison 6 3 Livingston 6 6

Audrain 4 7 Macon 6 7

Audrain 6 2 Madison 8 5

Barry 7 14 Maries 3 5

Barton 4 7 Marion 6 12

Bates 4 7 McDonald 7 8

Benton 4 9 Mercer 6 2

Bollinger 8 6 Miller 3 12

Boone 4 53 Mississippi 8 5

Buchanan 6 28 Moniteau 4 7

Butler 8 17 Monroe 6 4

Caldwell 6 4 Montgomery 3 5

Callaway 3 17 Morgan 4 8

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County CD Delegates County CD Delegates

Camden 3 12 New Madrid 8 7

Camden 4 9 Newton 7 26

Cape Girardeau 8 36 Nodaway 6 8

Carroll 6 5 Oregon 8 4

Carter 8 3 Osage 3 8

Cass 4 43 Ozark 8 5

Cedar 4 6 Pemiscot 8 6

Chariton 6 4 Perry 8 8

Christian 7 37 Pettis 4 16

Clark 6 3 Phelps 8 17

Clay 5 23 Pike 6 7

Clay 6 55 Platte 6 35

Clinton 6 9 Polk 7 13

Cole 3 35 Pulaski 4 14

Cooper 4 8 Putnam 6 3

Crawford 8 9 Ralls 6 5

Dade 4 5 Randolph 4 10

Dallas 4 7 Ray 5 8

Daviess 6 4 Reynolds 8 3

DeKalb 6 5 Ripley 8 5

Dent 8 7 Saline 5 8

Douglas 8 7 Schuyler 6 2

Dunklin 8 11 Scotland 6 2

Franklin 3 40 Scott 8 17

Gasconade 3 7 Shannon 8 3

Gentry 6 3 Shelby 6 4

Greene 7 111 St. Charles 2 59

Grundy 6 5 St. Charles 3 88

Harrison 6 4 St. Clair 4 5

Henry 4 9 St. Francois 8 19

Hickory 4 5 St. Louis City 1 36

Holt 6 3 St. Louis 1 67

Howard 4 4 St. Louis 2 250

Howell 8 16 Ste. Genevieve 8 6

Iron 8 3 Stoddard 8 14

Jackson 5 144 Stone 7 16

Jackson 6 35 Sullivan 6 3

Jasper 7 46 Taney 7 22

Jefferson 2 15 Texas 8 11

Jefferson 3 39 Vernon 4 8

Jefferson 8 19 Warren 3 13

Johnson 4 18 Washington 8 7

Knox 6 2 Wayne 8 6

Laclede 4 16 Webster 4 11

Lafayette 5 14 Webster 7 4

Lawrence 7 17 Worth 6 2

Lewis 6 4 Wright 8 9

The following are the total delegates allotted per congressional district:

CD Delegates

1 103

2 324

3 300

4 292

5 197

6 302

7 314

8 291

Total 2123

Pursuant to the 2012 MRSC Call to Convention, any questions about the accuracy of this allocation shall be settled by the Missouri Republican State

Committee at the February 2012meeting of the Credentials Committee of the 2012 Republican State Convention.

Standing Rules For the 2012 Missouri Republican State Convention

Section 1: Authority

The state convention of the Missouri Republican Party is to be held once every four years on the call of the Missouri Republican State Committee. The

Convention is the highest authority of the Missouri Republican Party, and it authorizes the State Committee to function with all authority between

conventions. The State Committee may appoint or establish procedures for appointing committees for future conventions, publishing the requirements

therefore in the Call to Convention.

Such committees shall include but not be limited to the following:

Rules

Credentials

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Platform

Reports by those committees must be ratified by the next convention before taking effect. Before the next convention is called to order, the Credentials

Committee shall meet to certify a temporary roll of delegates and alternates for the convention and to

set the order of business.

Section 2: Rules of Order

Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall govern this Convention unless they are in conflict with the rules of the Republican National Convention, the

Missouri Republican State Convention, or the Call of the Missouri Republican State Committee or of the Republican National Committee. All decisions by the

parliamentarian are final.

Section 3: Officers

The permanent convention officers shall consist of a Chairman and a Secretary.

The Chairman shall appoint the Parliamentarian and Sergeant-at-Arms. The Chairman may appoint such other officers and pages as deemed necessary to

administer the business of the Convention. No officers, whether permanent or appointed, need be delegates to the Missouri Republican State Convention.

Nominations for permanent convention officers shall be accepted from the

Convention floor. Voting shall continue until a candidate has received a majority of the

votes from the delegates seated.

Section 4: Order of Business

The convention shall proceed to conduct business in the order determined by the Missouri Republican State Committee. At a minimum, the Convention

agenda must include the following items:

Call to Order by the Chairman of the Missouri Republican Party or a designee;

Report of the Credentials Committee;

Elections of permanent convention officers;

Appointment of other convention officers and committees;

Report of the Rules Committee;

Report of the Nominating Committee;

Election of one man and one woman to represent Missouri on the Republican National Committee;

Election of at-large delegates and alternates to the Republican National Convention;

Selection of two at-large Presidential Electors;

Ratification of eight Presidential Electors selected at the Conventions for the eight Congressional districts , provided by statute as enacted by the 96th

Missouri General Assembly Report of the Platform Committee;

Adoption of a Platform.

Section 5:

The Chairman of the Missouri Republican State Committee, prior to the convening of the Convention, or the Convention Chairman upon election, shall

restrict access to certain designated areas. No other persons except Convention delegates, alternates, news media representatives with approved credentials,

officers and pages of the Convention shall be admitted to the delegate section of the convention hall unless authorized by the Chair. In particular, sections

shall be designated as follows:

Delegate Section: to which only delegates, alternates bearing delegate credentials, convention officers, pages and a limited number of media representatives

shall have access.

Alternate Section: to which only delegates, alternates, pages, convention officers and media representatives shall be admitted.

Media Section: to which only members of the media, convention officers and pages shall have access.

Other areas designated as the Chairman sees fit.

Section 6: Seating of Delegates

The method by which alternates will serve as delegates will be the method approved at each local caucus. In the absence of any locally adopted rule, the

Congressional District Convention Chairman shall select an alternate to serve in place of the delegate. In the case of a permanent replacement of a delegate,

the Congressional District Convention Chairman shall notify the credentials desk in writing of the names of the alternate and of the delegate being replaced.

Any locally adopted rule to the contrary notwithstanding, a delegate arriving late to the Convention shall be seated. Any time a delegate must leave the

convention floor, the delegate’s credentials will be given to the alternate. The alternate will keep both sets of credentials on his or her person at all times.

When the delegate returns to the convention floor, he or she must notify the Sergeant-at-Arms, who will notify the Congressional District Convention

Chairman to send the alternate to the back of the convention hall, where the delegate’s credentials will be returned, allowing him or her to re-enter the

delegate section.

Delegates shall be seated by congressional district.

Section 7: Challenges or Contests

Challenges or Contests of delegates or alternates to the Missouri Republican Convention must be in accordance with the official Call from the Missouri

Republican State Committee. In the case of any challenges or contested delegates, they shall not be permitted to vote or participate in any business of the

Convention unless and until they have been declared elected as delegates by the majority vote of the uncontested delegates duly certified to vote. All challenges

or contests shall be resolved prior to the election of any National At-large Delegates and Alternates, or Presidential Electors.

Section 8: Voting

Each delegate shall be entitled to 1 vote, which may be cast by his or her alternate in the absence of the delegate. Proxies of delegates will not be recognized.

Section 9: Roll Calls

Each Congressional District delegation shall organize by the selection of a District Caucus Chairman, who shall be recognized by the Convention Chairman

for reporting the votes of that Congressional District. This District Caucus Chairman may be selected by the majority vote at the respective Congressional

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District Convention or by the State Chairman if the Congressional District Convention fails to do so. The District Caucus Chairman shall subdivide the

district delegation into reporting units for convenience in counting votes.

Section 10: Unit Rule

In accordance with the Republican National Committee, no delegate or alternate shall be bound by any attempt of any Congressional District to impose the

unit rule. All votes cast by delegates or properly seated alternates shall be counted and reported by the District Caucus Chairman.

Section 11: Call of the Roll - Congressional Districts

In balloting, the vote of the Congressional District shall be announced by the District Caucus Chairman of the respective delegations. If any five delegates take

exception to the correctness of such announcements by the Chairman of that delegation, the Chairman of the Convention shall direct the roll of members of

such delegation to be called by the Secretary and the result shall be recorded in accordance with the vote of the several delegates in such delegation. In

addition, the Convention Chairman can order the roll of the members of any delegation to be called and the result to be recorded in accordance with the vote

of the several delegates in such delegation.

Section 12: Nomination and Election Procedure

The Chair of the Convention will appoint a Nominating Committee to perform the duties listed in this section. State Convention delegates wishing to offer a

National at-large delegate and alternate slate for consideration shall do so in writing with the Nominating Committee. Only full and complete slates will be

considered. To be considered full and complete, a proposed slate must include 25 names for At-large Delegates and 25 names for At-large Alternates. No

person shall be listed on any slate without his or her prior approval, nor shall any person appear on more than one slate. All persons agreeing to be listed on a

slate of delegates and alternates must pledge to vote in accordance with the Rules Governing Caucus & Convention Participation in the Call of the Missouri

Republican State Committee. This Nominating Committee shall consider all nominations and report to the Convention which full and complete slates are in

proper order. If any slate presented by the Nominating Committee fails to win the approval of a majority of the Convention delegates, the Convention

Chairman shall place before the Convention the two full and complete slates that received the most votes. The slate receiving the most votes in the second

round of voting shall be elected. Voting shall be by slate only, not by individuals, except for the election of the Chairman, Secretary, National Committeeman

and National Committeewoman.

The Nominating Committee shall also receive individual names for nomination to the positions of National Committeeman and National Committeewoman

and slates for two At-Large Presidential Electors . The Nominating Committee shall report to the full Convention those names and slates found to be in

proper order. The same voting rules used for National At-large Delegate and Alternate slates apply to these positions.

Deadlines for submitting nominations to the nominating committee shall be 10 a.m., Saturday, June 2, 2012, unless otherwise noted by the Chairman.

Section 13: Platform

The Chairman of the Platform Committee, or his or her designee, shall present to the Convention the report of the Platform Committee, which shall contain a

final draft of the Missouri Republican Party Platform. Copies of the final draft shall be made availableto the delegates and alternates prior to the presentation

of the Committee’s report.

Upon completion of the Platform Committee’s report, the Convention shall vote to accept or reject the Platform as submitted in the final draft. If the final

draft is rejected by a vote of the Convention, it shall be in order to offer amendments to the final draft before seeking a second vote for approval. Motions to

amend the Platform shall be in order only if submitted in writing and distributed to all delegates and alternates prior to the presentation of the report of the

Platform Committee.

Additional items of interest may be considered in the form of Platform

Resolutions presented to the Convention. Platform Resolutions must be submitted in writing to the Chairman prior to being offered for consideration. Upon

a seconded motion to adopt a properly submitted Platform Resolution, the Chairman shall direct the Platform Resolution to be read. The Platform Resolution

shall then be debated in accordance with the rules and a vote shall be taken.

Section 14: Time Limits

A speech on any question or nomination shall be limited to a period of no more than 3 minutes. The seconding speech for any nomination shall be limited to a

period of no more than 1 minute. The debate on any proposition shall be limited to a total of 10 minutes, divided equally by those supporting and opposing

the proposition. Those proposing an item shall open the debate, and debate shall alternate with the side proposing the item given the option to close the

debate.

Section 15: Presidential Electors

No person shall be nominated as a Presidential Elector who is not a strong and faithful Republican, a resident and legally qualified voter of his or her

Congressional District, or who is a member of the Congress of the United States or is holding any office of trust or profit, civil or military, under the United

States.

In the event that a duly chosen Presidential Elector is unable to fulfill the duties of the office of Presidential Elector, the Chairman of the Missouri Republican

State Committee shall appoint a qualified replacement.

Section 16: Designation of Alternates at the National Convention

If any delegate to the Republican National Convention is unable to attend a session, the National Delegation Chairperson or his or her designee shall designate

the alternate to serve.

Section 17: Adjournment

A motion to adjourn the Convention shall be in order at any time after the necessary business of the Convention has been concluded as noted in Section 4 of these rules.

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CAUCUS LOCATIONS:

GO TO: http://www.mogop.org/2012stateconvention/caucuses/

2012 County Caucuses

The Missouri Republican Party recently voted to move to our caucus system for the purpose of binding Missouri’s delegates to the national convention. This change was prompted by new

rules from the Republican National Committee & Democratic National Committee requiring states to move their binding nominating contests to March 2012 or later. Failure to comply with

these rules would have resulted in the loss of half of Missouri’s delegates at the national convention. Any registered voter who declares that they are a Republican can participate in

the caucus in the county in which they are registered.

How do the caucuses work?

• County Caucuses, March 17, 2012: Attendees will select delegates and alternates to the Congressional District Conventions and State Convention. Delegates selected at

the county level will not be bound to a specific candidate unless a rule is passed by participants of the caucus. (See below for a list of county caucus locations.)

• Congressional District Conventions, April 21, 2012: Delegates chosen at the county level will select 3 delegates and alternates to the National Convention and 1

presidential elector. These delegates and alternates will identify their candidate before being chosen. They will be bound to that candidate on the first ballot at the national convention.

• State Convention, June 2, 2012: Delegates chosen at the county level will vote on a slate of 25 at-large delegates and alternates to the National Convention and 2 at-large

presidential electors. These delegates and alternates will identify their candidate before being chosen. They will be bound to that candidate on the first ballot at the national

convention.

REPRINTED FROM: http://www.mogop.org/2012stateconvention/caucuses/

FOR COUNTY COMMITTEE INFORMATION

To find out your county’s central committee officers and members… GO TO: http://www.mogop.org/resources/mo-gop/county-committees/

MOGOP STATE OFFICIALS:

State Committee Officers

David Cole

Chairman

Susie Eckelkamp

Vice Chairman

Pat Thomas

Secretary

Richard C. Peerson

Treasurer

P.O. Box 1627

Jefferson City, MO 65102

Lance Beshore

National Committeeman

P.O. Box 757

Carthage, MO 64801

Ann Dickinson

National Committeewoman

P.O. Box 26158

Kansas City, MO 64196

Staff

Missouri Republican Party

105 E. High St.

Jefferson City, MO 65101

Phone: 573-636-3146

Fax: 573-636-3273

Email: [email protected]

Lloyd Smith

Executive Director

[email protected]

Emily Kliethermes, CPA

Comptroller

[email protected]

Robert Knodell

Political Director

[email protected]

Jonathon Prouty

Communications Director

[email protected]

Sheldon Slade

Information Technology

[email protected]

Alyssa Bruemmer

Executive Assistant

[email protected]

Justin Alferman

Research

[email protected]

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2012 Missouri Election Calendar from Missouri's Secretary of State

Election Day Style of Election Last day to Register to Vote

February 7, 2012 Presidential Preference Primary Available for public elections

January 11, 2012

March 6, 2012 (see local charter)

Charter cities and charter counties ONLY February 8, 2012

April 3, 2012 General Municipal Election Day March 7, 2012

June 5, 2012 Available for public elections May 9, 2012

August 7, 2012 Primary Election July 11, 2012

November 6, 2012 General Election

Reprinted from: http://www.ksgf.com/electioninfo/133905883.html

Missouri Precinct Project (MOPP)

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appendix

SUGGESTED COUNTY REPUBLICAN CAUCUS RULES

1. The Chairman shall appoint a credentials committee who shall meet and verify the

credentials of the registered voters of THE County who are Republicans who are present and qualified to participate in this caucus.

2. The Chairman shall appoint a rules committee who shall meet and prepare the rules for organization of the caucus in accordance with the call from the Missouri Republican Party.

3. The Chairman shall appoint a platform-resolutions committee who shall meet and prepare a report of all resolutions and platform suggestions that caucus delegates desire to have presented.

4. The Chairman shall appoint a nominating committee who shall meet and make such nominations as they deem advisable. Thereafter, the floor shall be open to further nominations.

5. All speeches from the floor of the caucus on any questions or nomination or candidate shall be limited to no more than two (2) minutes. Debate on any proposition shall be limited to eight (8) minutes divided equally between proponents and opponents of the proposition.

6. The Chairman of the delegation shall select from the alternates an alternate to replace each delegate who cannot attend the Convention to which he has been elected.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The above are merely “sample” or “suggested” rules. Each county makes its own

rules and while they may be similar there may also be differences determined by each individual

county/township holding the caucus.

O O O

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2008 Missouri Republican Party Platform "Leading Missouri Forward”

The Republican Party is the Party of Accomplishment

Missourians are hard working, honest and devoted to their families and communities. The people of Missouri deserve a state government that reflects and honors those same values. We are the party of accomplishment and

leading Missouri forward. Our state's greatness is born in the hearts of her people, nourished by loving families and strong communities, and maintained through generations by the freedom to pursue our dreams. Most of

what is important in life we do willingly for ourselves and for each other, without the government. We form our own families and raise our own children. We choose what we want to do in life. We pray to our God as we choose. We form and join the religious and civic groups that care for our neighbors in need and shape the direction of our state. There are only a few things we

need the government to do for us; but it should do those things well and faithfully to help improve our quality of life.

Missourians deserve a fiscally responsible state government with a vision and the effective leadership to guide us. We pledge to continue providing both the vision and the effective leadership Missourians need.

WE BELIEVE that all of us are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights including life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It is our fundamental belief that our morals, our values and our culture are derived

from Almighty God, and we are committed to keeping it that way. To quote the Psalmist, "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." Psalm 33:12.

WE BELIEVE the strength of Missouri is in the hearts and homes of its citizens.

WE BELIEVE in the right of Missourians to be secure in their persons, their homes and their communities.

WE BELIEVE government governs best when it governs least.

WE BELIEVE that all political power is vested in and derived from the people; that all government of right originates from the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the good of the whole.

WE BELIEVE the role of government should be "to ensure domestic tranquility, to provide for the common defense and to promote the general welfare."

WE BELIEVE in the Republican Party as the best vehicle to build on the principles of free enterprise, personal responsibility, economic opportunity, strong families, moral values and sound, fiscally responsible

government.

WE BELIEVE Missourians are safer, stronger and more optimistic with a Republican in the White House.

WE COMMEND the efforts of elected Republican officials at all local levels. We encourage their work to advance good government.

WE COMMEND the efforts of Governor Matt Blunt and Republican officials at the state level. Without question, Missourians are better off with a Republican governor and Republicans leading both chambers

of the Legislature.

WE COMMEND the efforts of our elected Republican officials in Congress.

WE COMMEND President Bush for eight years of restoring real American values, integrity, credibility, vision, strength and character to the White House.

Family Families are the bedrock of Missouri. This question should measure every public policy: Does it strengthen or weaken our families? Policies that strengthen our families should be pursued. Those that would weaken the

family structure must be discarded.

Educating Our Children Education is a true vehicle of opportunity. The education of Missouri's children is much more than the first fiscal priority mandated in the Missouri Constitution. It is our moral imperative.

Therefore, the Missouri Republican Party SUPPORTS:

• Efforts by Governor Blunt and the Republican Legislature to adequately fund public schools.

• Efforts at the state and federal levels to adopt a fair system that grants parents the ability to help their children escape failing schools and attend schools of their choice.

• Quick action to address the urban education crisis that has already sacrificed the futures of generations of young people.

• T foundation formula that funds education based on the needs of our children rather than the taxing capacity of a school district.

• Education savings accounts that are tax exempt and may be used for meeting education expenses for each individual or family member without penalty for withdrawal.

Policies that stress the importance of parents in the education system and allow and encourage parents to play an active role in their local education system.

• The authority of parents as the primary educators of their children in all matters, including morality and sexual responsibility.

• The primary role of parents to provide a safe, loving and nurturing environment as well as the guidance, discipline and moral upbringing of their children.

• The fundamental right of parents to raise their children according to the convictions of their family and faith, to be the primary authority to determine and direct the nurturing, health care, education, guidance,

discipline, and moral upbringing of their children including, the ability to home-school or send children to faith-based schools free of burdensome government regulations.

• Protecting children in our public schools and any public entity where computers and the Internet are made readily available from pornography on the Internet, with local entities choosing the proper filter.

• Rejecting the establishment of school-based clinics/health links that dispense contraceptives and provide abortion counseling.

• Requiring the informed consent of a parent or guardian before providing health, mental health or substance abuse treatment services to minor students in public schools.

• Local school boards in their efforts to guarantee quality instruction and to remove the rare unfit teacher.

Empowering local school districts to determine how best to handle the teaching of creationism and the theory of evolution.

• Encouraging people to use their real life experience to teach in elementary and secondary schools.

• Republican success in increased funding for Missouri’s public universities and colleges through the appropriations process and the Lewis and Clark Discovery Initiative.

The Fundamental Right to Life Civil rights for all citizens, regardless of race, color, religion or creed and including the fundamental right to life for born and unborn children, the aged, the terminally ill and the handicapped should be provided for in our

laws and in our Constitution. We believe that life begins at conception and reaffirm our support for a human life amendment to the Constitution. We endorse legislation to make clear that the Fourteenth Amendment's

protections apply to unborn children, and encourage those institutions, including faith-based initiatives, that take a proactive approach in teaching sexual responsibility including abstinence to our young people.

Therefore, the Missouri Republican Party SUPPORTS:

• Legislation overturning Roe v. Wade and the appointing of federal and state judges that respect the sanctity of innocent human life.

• Current state law providing women seeking an abortion with information regarding alternatives such as adoption, and increasing tax credits to encourage adoption.

• Legislation requiring that a minor obtain parental notification and consent before obtaining an abortion.

• An immediate end to partial birth abortions.

• Current state law that stops taxpayer money from being spent on abortions or being given to organizations, which perform abortions or make abortion referrals.

• Legislation that prevents public employees from making abortion referrals.

• Current state law that ensures that abortion clinics meet the same Department of Health standards required of comparable surgical facilities in the state.

• The continuing opposition to fetal tissue research and efforts to eliminate such research within Missouri.

• The compassionate work of individuals and organizations that offer alternatives to abortions by meeting the physical, emotional and financial needs of pregnant women and those support systems necessary for

legal adoption.

• Legislation to prohibit all human cloning.

• Missouri’s new law that prohibits abortion providers from providing presentations or materials to public school classrooms.

• Legislation to define and standardize Missouri’s informed consent law, and to prohibit and penalize coercion of women to have an abortion.

• Governor Blunt’s continued watch guard over public funds by weeding out and ending any undisclosed program funding through abortion providers.

• Legislation to prohibit "assisted suicide."

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Marriage The traditional family is the foundation of our great history and critical to our future. Building futures through hard work and personal responsibility are American values that should be encouraged by government policy.

Therefore, the Missouri Republican Party SUPPORTS:

• Missouri’s constitutional amendment approved by more than 70 percent of Missourians clearly stating that only marriages between one man and one woman will be valid and recognized, whether performed in

Missouri or any other state or nation.

• Efforts to promote healthy marriages.

• A permanent end to the marriage penalty in the tax code.

Comprehensive Health Security Every Missouri citizen should be able to choose and access a health plan that meets their needs at a price they can afford. Seniors deserve more health care choices and assistance where needed and desired to enable them to

access appropriate care and services, including prescription drugs made more affordable under President Bush’s Part D

Prescription Drug Plan.

Therefore, the Missouri Republican Party SUPPORTS:

• Governor Blunt’s bold initiative to modernize and repair Missouri’s broken lowincome health care program by reforming the broken system that was bankrupting our state and replacing it with MO HealthNet

that will provide greater access to health care and make it more affordable by focusing on prevention and wellness rather than just treating disease.

• Giving every American the ability to maintain a Health Savings Account (HSA), and removing any requirement that individuals must obtain a high-deductible insurance policy before opening up an HSA.

• Empowering Missourians to purchase their own personal health insurance including legislation signed by Governor Blunt to allow small business owners to join together to purchase quality, affordable health

insurance for themselves and their employees.

• Missouri’s legal reform law that stopped the abuse and misuse of Missouri's judicial system through the filing of frivolous lawsuits and has allowed doctors to remain in our state.

Faith Missouri's many and diverse faith communities are critical to the rich fabric of our society. Government has nothing to fear from people of faith and much to gain. Faith communities should be embraced and allowed to offer

assistance to those in need without undue bureaucratic interference. The most powerful sources of charity, virtue, and shared prosperity in our society are not found in government, but in families, houses of worship, charities,

and free markets. The Missouri Republican Party believes in protecting the religious freedom of citizens. Governor Blunt's FAITH-BASED MISSOURI initiative recognizes that in order for government programs to be

effective we must engage these springs of charity, virtue, and shared prosperity by partnering with religious charities.

Therefore, the Missouri Republican Party SUPPORTS:

Freedom to practice religion, as an individual choice, including the ability to pray in school.

• Protecting the acknowledgement of God in our public life.

• Keeping the phrase "one nation under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance.

• Keeping "In God We Trust" on our currency and in other public declarations.

• All efforts to honor and preserve America's religious heritage, including the public display of the 10 Commandments or other religious symbols, and remaining true to the principles upon which this nation was

founded. Freedom Freedom is not America's gift to the world; freedom is God's gift to each individual.

America has a solemn duty to stand for freedom, at home and abroad, and a special responsibility to help make the world a more peaceful place. Fighting for freedom in foreign lands, helps prevent the necessity of

fighting the enemies of freedom in our homeland.

Homeland Security Since September 11, 2001, America has made tremendous progress in protecting and defending our homeland. We have improved the government's ability to protect our infrastructure, guard our borders and patrol our skies.

Therefore, the Missouri Republican Party SUPPORTS:

• Taking the War on Terror directly to the enemies of freedom.

• The continued work of the federal and state Departments of Homeland Security and the increased coordination of the gathering and use of intelligence.

• The fair application of the Patriot Act as a means to provide law enforcement authorities with the tools necessary to prevent terrorist attacks while protecting our individual liberties.

• Greater security at our borders to prevent all illegal immigrants from entering our country.

• Revamping the system of monitoring the status of all visas, including student and work visas, and mandating better background checks on all aliens applying for visas.

• All efforts to root out the agents of terror and protect Americans from the evils of terrorism.

Strong National Security Defending the nation against its enemies is the first and fundamental commitment of the federal government. America must use its position of unparalleled strength and influence to create a balance of power in the world that

favors freedom.

Therefore, the Missouri Republican Party SUPPORTS:

Committing the resources necessary to fight and to win the War on Terror, including ongoing military and civilian operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

• Defending the peace by opposing and preventing violence by terrorists and outlaw regimes both at home and abroad.

• Preserving the peace by fostering an era of good relations among the world's great powers. Extending the peace by seeking to spread the benefits of freedom and prosperity across the globe.

• A strong national defense that protects our strategic interests and those of our allies.

• The expansion of all technologies, including the national missile defense system, which will allow the United States to intercept any nuclear attack before it reaches our borders.

• Increasing the size and strength of our armed forces.

• Improving the compensation provided to military personnel and providing better benefits to their spouses and families.

• Honoring our commitment to all military personnel, veterans and their families.

• Maintaining and expanding each of our excellent military facilities in Missouri.

• A strong Missouri National Guard and Reserve as an element of the national military structure and to provide support to civil authority, in time of emergency or disaster.

• All troops deployed by the United States government.

• The integrity and independence of our U.S. troops under U.S. command.

• The military's courageous efforts, including the vision and determination of our commander-in-chief, to protect us from the threat of global terrorism.

• The special relationship between our state and nation and our strong ally Israel.

Protecting Our Borders America’s immigrants helped forge a nation built on a foundation of laws. We welcome those who continue to look to America to pursue life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness but reject those who enter our country

illegally in violation of our laws. Securing our borders against illegal immigration must be a priority in the ongoing battle against international terrorism and in our efforts to ensure that only law-abiding citizens receive the

benefits to which they are entitled.

Therefore, the Missouri Republican Party SUPPORTS:

• An immigration policy that does not include amnesty for illegal immigrants.

• Banning illegal immigrants from receiving taxpayer benefits.

• Fair and effective efforts to assure that people who register to vote in our elections are indeed citizens of the United States lawfully entitled to cast a ballot.

• Governor Blunt’s efforts to protect our citizens and state from illegal immigrants through cooperative law enforcement and strict policies related to illegal immigration.

• Empowering state and local law enforcement agencies with the authority, responsibility, and resources needed to detain illegal immigrants within the course of their regular duties.

• Punishing employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants.

Property Rights and the Environment Landowners have the right to manage their property as good stewards of the land without government interference. We believe the source of our riches is embodied in the production of our foods and the protection of our environment. We realize the wealth of our nation comes from the land and the conservation and wise use of our resources are essential to the future of America. We understand that agriculture is Missouri’s largest industry

and we support the great work of all our farming families.

Therefore, the Missouri Republican Party SUPPORTS:

• The restricted use of eminent domain only in cases when it is necessary for the benefit of the general public and only when full and adequate compensation is provided to the property owner.

• Expansion of state law that already is providing reliable, affordable and environmentally sound energy for America's future, reducing our dependence on foreign sources of energy and responsibly provides for the development of our domestic energy sources.

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• Efforts to promote conservation and diversify our energy supply.

• Incentives to develop alternative and renewable energy sources.

• Policies and programs that enhance agricultural production.

• Value-added production and job growth by processing our raw agricultural products in Missouri.

A long-term agricultural policy that enhances Missouri family farms and their ability to compete.

• A common sense approach to environmental policy by both the federal and state governments that does not infringe upon the rights of landowners.

• Limitations upon excessive land use regulation and zoning that deny property owners the fair use of their property.

• Environmental regulation premised upon sound free market principles and elimination of environmental regulation that imposes excessive financial burdens for tenuous incremental benefit.

• Policies that recognize that food production and environmental protection are both essential to life in our society.

• Sound river management policies that do not threaten the flooding of farmland.

Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice The Missouri Republican Party is committed to supporting our brave law enforcement personnel and a fair and swift judicial system that protects us from those who would hurt our families or threaten our communities. Missourians deserve protection from the concerns and fears associated with crime and drugs. Our law enforcement officers are putting their lives on the line every day to protect us. They need and deserve our help.

Therefore, the Missouri Republican Party SUPPORTS:

Appointment of federal and state judges who believe in the rule of law and understand that the role of a judge is to interpret our laws, not make them.

• Preventing activist judges from violating the Missouri Constitution by imposing burdensome taxes on hard-working Missourians.

• Opening the selection process for Missouri State Judges to the public in accordance with the Sunshine Law.

• Requiring voter photo-identification to prevent voter fraud.

• Efforts to assure fair and honest elections, making sure all legally cast votes are not diluted, but are counted so that all participants respect the integrity of the election.

• Creating a more efficient and secure system of voting by our military personnel which guarantees that those who are on the front lines have a say in governing our country.

• Strict and swift prosecution of election fraud.

• Expansion of state laws that fully protect our children against sexual predators such as the version of Jessica’s Law enacted by our Republican-led Legislature and signed by Governor Blunt.

• Aggressive enforcement of existing laws related to child pornography and adultoriented industries that target Missouri families and children, and further development of law enforcement tools to protect Missourians from such exploitation. Continued efforts to address the special concerns of spouses, children, older people and others who become victims of abuse.

• An act of Congress mandating the supremacy and controlling authority of the U.S. Constitution and federal law and the constitutions and laws of the several states and prohibiting federal courts from according

any United Nations or foreign court declaration, law or precedent any weight or authority greater than such federal and state constitutional and statutory authority.

• Restricting the transfer of power and sovereignty from our United States government to foreign powers and international organizations.

• A prompt and fair vote by the United States Senate on all judicial nominees by the president, according to the Constitution, without a minority of senators obstructing the process through the improper use of the

filibuster.

• Prohibiting the further expansion of gambling within Missouri beyond that already authorized.

• Strict enforcement of current laws on gambling.

• Zero tolerance for illegal drugs and those who make, sell and distribute illegal drugs.

Preserving and interpreting the Bill of Rights, including the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, in the manner intended by the founding fathers.

• State law allowing law-abiding Missourians to carry concealed firearms and other Second Amendment protections such as the Castle Doctrine and the protection of those rights during emergencies.

• The strict enforcement of existing gun laws but not the creation of new and unnecessary gun control laws.

• Limiting frivolous lawsuits against gun manufacturers.

• Limiting government’s ability to over-regulate ownership of all guns and firearms.

Efforts by the Federal Communications Commission to enhance the enforcement of obscenity and decency standards on television and radio, and to increase the

punishments for violators.

• Swift judgment and sure and appropriate punishment of those who are guilty, with limits on the number of appeals.

• Capital punishment where called for and administered in a fair and constitutional manner with all protection afforded by judicial review but without protracted and frivolous appeals.

• Greater latitude for law enforcement officials to use incriminating evidence in the courts.

• Protection of individual liberties guaranteed under the Constitution.

• Creating a consistent standard for trying violent juvenile offenders as adults.

• Making records of violent juvenile offenders available to school and local authorities.

Free Enterprise and Fiscal Responsibility The people should be taxed only to the extent necessary to provide a balanced budget funding the essential functions of government in a manner that is simple, equitable and uniform. Missouri families can be trusted to know how to spend their money more wisely than government. Free enterprise and fiscal responsibility go hand in hand. Creating high quality, family-supporting jobs must be a priority for state government while at all times

keeping taxes low.

Therefore, the Missouri Republican Party SUPPORTS:

• Governor Matt Blunt’s Internet-based Missouri Accountability Portal that provides Missourians with up-to-date access to information about state spending.

• Balancing the federal and state budgets without increased taxes.

• Reducing the overall combined tax burden.

• Eliminating the Death Tax.

• Eliminating the Alternative Minimum Tax.

• Using technology and improved management principles to deliver the highest quality of government services at the lowest possible cost.

• Maintaining the current moratorium on Internet taxation.

• Expanding job growth by tying job creation and wages to robust economic development.

Opening new markets for Missouri products.

• Reducing government regulation and restrictions that prevent the creation of jobs and the growth of Missouri businesses.

• Revitalizing Missouri’s urban communities through policies that encourage the creation of jobs and economic opportunities in those areas.

• Streamlining of government services and utilities to avoid duplication at the city, county and state level.

• Continuing to streamline state government at all levels by eliminating fraud, waste and abuse.

• Performance of government functions at the level of government closest to the people that can most efficiently perform the task.

• Keeping and enforcing the Hancock Amendment and electing officials who respect its goals and principles.

Policies that encourage Missourians to save and invest for their futures and their children’s futures.

• The English as the Official Language Amendment (HJR 7) that will be on the November 2008 ballot. We urge the voters of Missouri to approve the English as the Official Language Amendment.

Future The future belongs to those who prepare for it. As Republicans, we firmly believe America and Missouri's best and brightest days are ahead of us. We are optimistic about the future, confident of our abilities to shape for each

succeeding generation a nation and state that are far better than we now enjoy.

Therefore, the Missouri Republican Party SUPPORTS:

Continuing efforts to build on our accomplishments on behalf of hard-working Missourians including our commitment to a fiscally responsible government that rejects tax increases, creates jobs, supports increased funding for education, believes in a health care system that best serves all Missourians, remains committed to the sanctity of human life, provides for the security of our citizens, and helps ensure that Missouri families grow and

prosper.

• Electing Republicans at all levels of government to further our ideals, values, ideas and goals of creating a strong, lasting and vibrant state and nation.

• Continuing and expanding a grassroots network of like-minded individuals unparalleled in our state’s history who support our cause and will carry forward our mantel for generations to come so that all

Missourians will benefit from our good work and vision.

These are the principles that unite us as a Party and for which we proudly stand. We invite all who share our vision and optimism for a brighter future to join us. Our solemn pledge to each other, to the United States of

America we love so much and to the future of the Great State of Missouri can be found in the American's Creed:

"WE BELIEVE in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people, whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic; a sovereign nation, of

many sovereign states, a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. We therefore believe it

is our duty to our country to love it; to support its Constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its flag; and to defend it against all enemies."

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The 2008 Missouri Republican Party Platform Committee Sen. Delbert Scott, Chairman Susan Eckelkamp, Vice Chairman

Gary Black Chuck Caisley Kimberleigh Fernandez Donna Kirby

Judy Moskoff Doug Russell

Kelly Swanson Harvey Tettlebaum

Judy Zakibe

NOTE: "The 2008 Missouri Republican Party Platform is being re-written and to be published prior to the March 17, 2012 caucuses. You might want to check http://www.mogop.org/education/platform/www. for an updated version.

MOPP is in the process of consolidating comments for recommendations on key issues. We will distribute these comments prior to March 17, 2012 across the state for individuals to take to the caucuses and to submit as part of the caucus process."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What if someone has a valid voter registration card but is not on the voter list provided by the County Clerk? If the voter registration card appears to be current and valid, allow them to participate. If you are unsure of the validity of their voter

registration card and their name is not on the voter list provided by the County Clerk, you can call 573-636-3146 where State Party

officials will be available to help.

Can people who are not participating stay and watch the Caucus?

If there is room to have a separate designated viewing area you may allow others to watch the Caucus proceedings. They cannot

participate in the votes or any discussions. If they are disruptive they can be removed by the Parliamentarian.

Can members of the press attend the Caucus?

If there is room to have a separate designated viewing are you may allow members of the press to watch the Caucus. You should let them know in advance what they can or cannot audio/video tape. They cannot participate in the votes or any discussions. If they are

disruptive they can be removed by the Parliamentarian.

Can the Republican County Chairman nominate him/herself to be the Caucus Chairman?

Yes, the Republican County Chairman can be nominated to be the Caucus Chairman but should then turn the gavel over to someone

else to run the election of Caucus Chairman.

Can the Republican County Committee Secretary be nominated to be the Caucus Secretary?

Yes.

Before the date of the Caucus, can the Republican County Chairman identify someone to run for Caucus Chairman and work with

them to identify a Credentials and Rules Committee he might appoint IF he is elected as the Caucus Chairman?

Yes. Identifying someone to run for the Caucus Chairman and asking them to pull together a Credentials Committee and Rules

Committee that he/she would appoint in the event he/she is selected as Caucus Chairman does not circumvent the votes during the

Caucus and does not guarantee he/she will be chosen as the Caucus Chairman.

Before the date of the Caucus, can the Republican County Chairman draft a suggested set of Rules to provide to the eventual

appointed Rules Committee to use as a starting point?

Yes. Drafting suggested rules and providing them to the appointed Rules Committee does not circumvent the votes during the Caucus and does not guarantee those draft rules will be approved.

Can we use paper ballots for electing delegates and alternates?

Yes, however using paper ballots may be more costly, time consuming, and unnecessary if a voice or standing vote can be easily

taken.

Can a delegate or alternate for the Congressional Convention also serve as a delegate or alternate for the State Convnetion?

Yes. You can serve as a delegate or alternate to the Congressional Convention and serve as a delegate or alternate to the State

Convention.

Is there someone I can talk to if I have questions not listed here?

Yes. You can call the Missouri Republican Party and ask for Robert Knodell or Emily Kliethermes. 573-636-3146.

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County Caucuses, a Step by Step Guide

Purpose Each Missouri County and the City of St. Louis will hold a Republican Caucus on March 17, 2012 for the purpose of selecting delegates and alternates to the Missouri

Republican Congressional Convention on April 21, 2012 and selecting delegates and alternates to the Missouri Republican State Convention on June 1-2. These

County Caucuses will also review the 2012 Missouri Republican Party Draft Platform and vote on amendments to that draft. There is no ballot or straw poll for

Republican Presidential Candidate held at the Missouri Republican County Caucuses. Attendees will NOT cast a ballot or vote for a Republican Presidential

Candidate.

The Republican County Central Committee Chairman in each county and the City of St. Louis is responsible for finding an appropriate location for the Caucus meeting

and for printing notice of the Caucus in a newspaper with county-wide distributorship no later than15 days before the date of the meeting.

Who Can Participate?

Voters registered in the County who identify themselves as being Republican when they arrive at the Caucus will be allowed to participate. The list of registered voters

from the County Clerk and a form of ID will be used to verify their registration in the County.

Pre-Caucus Activities The Republican County Chairman will identify an appropriate number of volunteers to work at the ‘sign-in’ table. Upon arrival, attendees will provide their name and a

form of ID. This will be checked against the voter registration list provided by the County Clerk. Upon verification of their registration, the attendee will be asked to

sign in on an attendance sheet. They must sign in to participate.

The Caucus

The Republican County Chairman will gavel in the Caucus.

The Republican County Chairman will identify someone to lead the Caucus in an invocation.

The Republican County Chairman will identify someone to lead the Caucus in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Selection of Caucus Chairman The Republican County Chairman will ask for nominations for a Caucus Chairman.

Nominations do not need a second.

Nominations will be taken until a motion is made and passes to close nominations.

A voice vote is taken and the majority winner is handed the gavel and will now run the Caucus as the Caucus Chairman.

Selection of Caucus Secretary The Caucus Chairman will ask for nominations for a Caucus Secretary.

Nominations do not need a second.

Nominations will be taken until a motion is made and passes to close nominations.

A voice vote is taken and the majority winner is the Caucus Secretary

Parliamentarian Appointment The Caucus Chairman will appoint a parliamentarian.

Credentials Committee Appointment The Caucus Chairman will appoint a Credentials Committee. This committee will review the list of registered voters and attendee sign-in sheet to determine

the number of participants. In most cases, these are the same volunteers who worked at the sign-in table.

Rules Committee Appointment

The Caucus Chairman will appoint a Rules Committee. This committee will draft a set of rules that identify how the delegates and alternates will be selected

and a method by which the alternates are moved up if a delegate cannot fulfill their commitment.

Reading of the 2012 Missouri Republican Party Call to Convention The Caucus Secretary will read the 2012 Missouri Republican Party Call to Convention. The Caucus Chairman can entertain a motion to waive the reading

of the 2012 Missouri Republican Party Call to Convention.

Report of the Credentials Committee The Credentials Committee reports the number of eligible attendees to the County Caucus. A motion and a vote should be held to approve their report.

Report of the Rules Committee The Rules Committee gives a report suggesting the method by which the delegates and alternates are selected (ie. By slate or individually) and specifying a

method by which the alternates will be designated to serve. A motion and a vote should be held adopting the Rules.

Election of Delegates and Alternates to the Republican Congressional District Convention

This can be done by voice vote. A standing vote can be taken if one is too difficult to determine by voice. The list of delegates and alternates and all their

contact information will need to be prepared to be sent to David Cole, Chairman of the Missouri Republican Party, PO Box 73, Jefferson City, MO 65102.

Election of Delegates and Alternates to the Republican State Convention This can be done by voice vote. A standing vote can be taken if the result is too difficult to determine by voice. The list of delegates and alternates and all

their contact information will need to be prepared to be sent to David Cole, Chairman of the Missouri Republican Party, PO Box 73, Jefferson City, MO

65102.

Platform Discussion

Copies of the Missouri Republican Party Draft Platform are distributed. Suggestions for any language to be added, deleted, or changed in the 2012 State

Platform should be discussed and voted on. Those that are passed should be submitted in writing to David Cole, Chairman of the Missouri Republican Party,

PO Box 73, Jefferson City, MO 65102.

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Adjournment The Caucus Chairman will entertain a motion to adjourn.

Post-Caucus Activities The Caucus Secretary is responsible for sending the following items to David Cole, Chairman of the Missouri Republican Party, PO Box 73, Jefferson City, MO 65102.

• Caucus Meeting Minutes

• Complete List and All Contact information for the Delegates and Alternates to the Republican Congressional District Convention

• Complete List and All Contact information for the Delegates and Alternates to the Missouri Republican State Convention

• Written suggested changes/additions/deletions to the 2012 Missouri Republican Party Draft Platform

• Caucus Sign in Sheet

• Proof of newspaper ad in the county/local newspaper (clipping with date of publication)

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MISSOURI CAUCUS PROCESS - 2012 WHO: all registered voters may attend. However, you may be required to sign a statement

stating that you consider yourself a Republican voter; no 3rd Party office holders.

WHAT: The major way you can shape the voice of the local and state Republican Party is

the caucus and convention process because Missouri will send 52 people to the National

Republican Convention (who can influence the nomination) and the GOP Platform is

discussed at these gatherings. The first step is the county caucus to be elected to go on to the Congressional district AND the State Convention.

WHEN: Most counties will caucus at 10am on March 17.

**St. Louis City Caucus 3/24/12 at 10am

WHERE: Every county except St. Louis County will have a County Caucus. If you live in St.

Louis County, you will should attend your township caucus, which will be near or in your

township. Caucus locations should be posted after Feb 27 at:

http://www.mogop.org/2012stateconvention/caucuses/

TIPS: 1. Show up early & bring people

2. “Point of Order” - It is the right of any member who notices a breach of rules to insist on

their enforcement; for example, chair not recognizing motions or allowing all slates or

delegates to be nominated. 3. “Point of Information” - Allows member to ask a specific question to the chair

4. “I call for a division” - recognized at anytime to request chair to call for a standing vote after

a voice vote that seems to be judged incorrectly by the chair

5. “I move that the vote be counted” - if chair ignores call for division; this motion requires simple majority (50% + 1) to require a standing vote

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HELPFUL WEBSITES:

• Missouri Precinct Project: www.moprecinctproject.org

• Putnam’s Patriots: www.putnamspatriots.com

• Missouri GOP: www.mogop.org/2012stateconvention/caucuses/ (to find your caucus locations)

• MO Secretary of State: www.sos.mo.gov/elections/pollingplacelookup/ (to find your township and polling place) • Champion the Vote/Missouri Get Out the Vote page: championthevote.com/missouri/

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Robert's Rules of Order Motions Chart

RobertsRules.org

Based on Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (10th Edition)

Part 1, Main Motions. These motions are listed in order of precedence. A motion can be introduced if it is higher on the chart than the pending motion. § indicates the section from Robert's Rules.

§ PURPOSE: YOU SAY: INTERRUPT? 2ND? DEBATE? AMEND? VOTE?

§21 Close meeting I move to adjourn No Yes No No Majority

§20 Take break I move to recess for ... No Yes No Yes Majority

§19 Register complaint I rise to a question of privilege Yes No No No None

§18 Make follow agenda I call for the orders of the day Yes No No No None

§17 Lay aside temporarily I move to lay the question on the table No Yes No No Majority

§16 Close debate I move the previous question No Yes No No 2/3

§15 Limit or extend debate I move that debate be limited to ... No Yes No Yes 2/3

§14 Postpone to a certain time I move to postpone the motion to ... No Yes Yes Yes Majority

§13 Refer to committee I move to refer the motion to ... No Yes Yes Yes Majority

§12 Modify wording of motion I move to amend the motion by ... No Yes Yes Yes Majority

§11 Kill main motion I move that the motion be postponed indefinitely

No Yes Yes No Majority

§10 Bring business before assembly (a main motion)

I move that [or "to"] ... No Yes Yes Yes Majority

Part 2, Incidental Motions. No order of precedence. These motions arise incidentally and are decided immediately.

§ PURPOSE: YOU SAY: INTERRUPT? 2ND? DEBATE? AMEND? VOTE?

§23 Enforce rules Point of Order Yes No No No None

§24 Submit matter to assembly I appeal from the decision of the chair Yes Yes Varies No Majority

§25 Suspend rules I move to suspend the rules No Yes No No 2/3

§26 Avoid main motion altogether I object to the consideration of the question Yes No No No 2/3

§27 Divide motion I move to divide the question No Yes No Yes Majority

§29 Demand a rising vote I move for a rising vote Yes No No No None

§33 Parliamentary law question Parliamentary inquiry Yes No No No None

§33 Request for information Point of information Yes No No No None

Part 3, Motions That Bring a Question Again Before the Assembly. No order of precedence. Introduce only when nothing else is pending.

§ PURPOSE: YOU SAY: INTERRUPT? 2

ND? DEBATE? AMEND? VOTE?

§34 Take matter from table I move to take from the table ... No Yes No No Majority

§35 Cancel previous action I move to rescind ... No Yes Yes Yes 2/3 or Majority with notice

§37 Reconsider motion I move to reconsider ... No Yes Varies No Majority

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Robert’s Rules of Order Summary

What Is Parliamentary Procedure?

It is a set of rules for conduct at meetings that allows everyone to be heard and to make decisions without confusion.

Why is Parliamentary Procedure Important?

Because it's a time tested method of conducting business at meetings and public gatherings. It can be adapted to fit the needs of any organization. Today,

Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised is the basic handbook of operation for most clubs, organizations and other groups. So it's important that everyone

know these basic rules!

Organizations using parliamentary procedure usually follow a fixed order of business. Below is a typical example:

1. Call to order

2. Roll call of members present

3. Reading of minutes of last meeting

4. Officer’s reports

5. Committee reports

6. Special orders --- Important business previously designated for consideration at this meeting

7. Unfinished business

8. New business

9. Announcements

10. Adjournment

The method used by members to express themselves is in the form of moving motions. A motion is a proposal that the entire membership take action or a

stand on an issue. Individual members can:

1. Call to order

2. Second motions

3. Debate motions

4. Vote on motions

APPENDIX E – Robert’s Rules of Order Summary Page 1 of 4 There are four Basic Types of Motions:

1. Main Motions: The purpose of a main motion is to introduce items to the membership for their consideration. They cannot be made when any other motion

is on the floor, and yield to privileged, subsidiary, and incidental motions.

2. Subsidiary Motions: Their purpose is to change or affect how a main motion is handled, and is voted on before a main motion.

3. Privileged Motions: Their purpose is to bring up items that are urgent about special or important matters unrelated to pending business.

4. Incidental Motions: Their purpose is to provide a means of questioning procedure concerning other motions and must be considered before the other

motion.

How are Motions Presented?

1. Obtaining the floor

a. Wait until the last speaker has finished

b. Rise and address the Chair by saying, "Mr./Mdm Chair, or Mr./Mdm. President."

c. Wait until the Chair recognizes you

2. Make Your Motion

a. Speak in a clear and concise manner

b. Always state a motion affirmatively. Say, "I move that we..." rather than, "I move that we do not...”

c. Avoid personalities and stay on your subject

3. Wait for Someone to Second Your Motion

4. Another member will second your motion or the Chair will call for a second

5. If there is no second to your motion it is lost

6. The Chair States Your Motion

a. The Chair will say, "it has been moved and seconded that we..." Thus placing your motion before the membership for consideration and action.

b. The membership then either debates your motion, or may move directly to a vote.

c. Once the chair presents your motion to the membership it becomes "assembly property", and cannot be changed by you without the consent of the

members.

7. Expanding on Your Motion

a. The time for you to speak in favor of your motion is at this point in time, rather than at the time you present it.

b. The mover is always allowed to speak first.

c. All comments and debate must be directed to the chair.

d. Keep to the time limit for speaking that has been established.

e. The mover may speak again only after other speakers are finished, unless called upon by the Chair.

APPENDIX E – Robert’s Rules of Order Summary Page 2 of 4 8. Putting the Question to the Membership

a. The Chair asks, "Are you ready to vote on the question?"

b. If there is no more discussion, a vote is taken.

c. On a motion to move the previous question may be adapted.

Voting on a Motion:

The method of vote on any motion depends on the situation and the by-laws of policy of your organization. There are five methods used to vote by most

organizations, they are:

1. By Voice -- The Chair asks those in favor to say, "aye", those opposed to say "no". Any member may move for a exact count.

2. By Roll Call -- Each member answers "yes" or "no" as his name is called. This method is used when a record of each person's vote is required.

3. By General Consent -- When a motion is not likely to be opposed, the Chair says, "if there is no objection..." The membership shows agreement by their

silence, however if one member says, "I object," the item must be put to a vote.

4. By Division -- This is a slight verification of a voice vote. It does not require a count unless the chair so desires. Members raise their hands or stand.

5. By Ballot -- Members write their vote on a slip of paper, this method is used when secrecy is desired.

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There are two other motions that are commonly used that relate to voting.

1. Motion to Table -- This motion is often used in the attempt to "kill" a motion. The option is always present, however, to "take from the table", for

reconsideration by the membership.

2. Motion to Postpone Indefinitely -- This is often used as a means of parliamentary strategy and allows opponents of motion to test their strength without an

actual vote being taken.

Also, debate is once again open on the main motion.

APPENDIX E – Robert’s Rules of Order Summary

PARLIAMENTARY WORDS AND TERMS

Abstain – not voting one way or the other

Adjourn – ending the meeting

Adopt – to okay or accept

Agenda – an outline of items to address at a meeting

Amendment – adding on to a motion, usually to improve it, enlarge its intent, or to make it more understandable

Appeal the decision of the Chair – to question the Chairperson’s decision and ask the group to change it

Appoint – to place someone in a job or position

By-laws – the rules a group has agreed to follow and the goals of the organization

Caucus – getting together outside the regular meeting to decide on plans, position, policy and/or people to nominate

Chair – the position held by the meeting’s leader

Committee – a group that reviews and reports on a special task given to them by the larger membership. A committee may recommend actions to be taken

based upon its findings.

General Consent – approval by the group. If even one member objects, a vote must be taken.

Majority opinion – the decision of more than half the voting members

Minority opinion – the position held by less than half of the voting members

Minutes – official record of a meeting

Motion – a member’s proposal for action

Nominate – to recommend a person for election to office

Pending – still up in the air and undecided

Personal privilege – calling attention to something having to do with the well being of the people at the meeting, such as asking to have a window opened

Point of Information – asking for more information before making a decision

Point of Order – correcting a mistake that is against the rules of the organization

Pro Tem – temporary

Proxy – permission given, usually in writing, by one member for another member to vote in his or her name

Orders of the Day – calling for the group to get back to the agenda or the main business of the meeting

Question – a motion that is under discussion with a vote to be taken on it

Recess – taking a short break

Rescind – to take back or withdraw

Resolution – usually a policy statement being suggested to the group for approval

Second – support for a motion. Before a group

can handle a proposal, it must know that

two people want to have it discussed.

Standing Committee – a committee that goes

year round such as a program planning

committee

Suspending of the Rules – discussing something

without sticking to the rules of the

meeting

Veto – to turn “thumbs down” on a motion

or idea

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The nation of the United States of America was founded on the principles of protecting the natural rights of its citizens

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The people we have elected to represent us generally are not doing what we elected them to do. They pass laws that

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