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Precinct Committee Person
If you want to become a PCP, click here or head to the bottom of this page
What is a PCP?

In Depth: What is a Precinct Committee Person?
As a PCP you are elected by the Republicans in your voter precinct
These Republicans are your constituents who you represent to the Washington County GOP
You are elected for 2 year terms
If for any reason you no longer want to be/cannot fulfill the duties of being a PCP you can resign at any time by notifying the Chair and the Secretary
A Precinct Committee Person, or PCP for short, is a go between for the Republican voting base and the Washington County Republican Party. As a PCP you represent your Precinct to the Washington County Republican Party.
The difference between volunteering and being a PCP is that volunteering doesn't require a long-term commitment. You can volunteer for just one or two events whereas a PCP, you have to be involved in the Washington County Republican Party's voting procedures.
Why become a PCP?
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Vote on Party Leadership
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County officers
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Delegates to the Oregon Republican Party
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Have a voice within the party
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Elect party leadership
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How money is spent
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What issues we focus on
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What kinds of activities/efforts we undertake
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As a PCP you make a real difference in your community
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Keep your neighbors informed on Republican candidates
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Ensuring your fellow Republicans vote in elections
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Hold party leadership/elected officials accountable
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Get your fellow Republicans engaged with the political process
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PCP Responsibilities
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Attend Central Committee Meetings
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At these meetings we take care of party business
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Hold elections for vacant offices (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Delegates)
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Vote for our budget/budget amendments
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Hear officer reports
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Hear from candidates and community organizations
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Your presence matters! If we don’t make quorum (15% of PCPs) we can’t take care of any business
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You get to meet with other like minded individuals and share your ideas with them
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Get to know your neighbors
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Knowing the people in your neighborhood is the most essential function of a PCP. You should be building relationships with the Republicans/conservative leaning people in your precinct. This allows us to:
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Know who to target for GOTV (Get Out The Vote) efforts
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Build trust with the voter so you can offer to turn their ballot in for them
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Drive volunteer/PCP recruitment
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Lists of who is in your neighborhood will be provided by your House Captain or the Precinct Organization Chair
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Get Out The Vote (GOTV)
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Our PCPs drive Republican voter turnout
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Remind the Republicans/conservative leaning voters in your area to vote
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Offer to turn in their ballots for them
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This is legal in the state of Oregon.
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Get definitive verbal confirmation that they want you to turn their ballot in for them
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Once a ballot is received you have 3 days to turn it into a drop box
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If you hold it longer than 3 days there is potential legal liability
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Volunteer/PCP Recruitment
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As a PCP you should keep your eye out for people who are interested in volunteering or taking on the responsibility of becoming a PCP.
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Once you have identified a volunteer, figure out how they would like to help
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Anyone interested in becoming a PCP should be directed to the Precinct Organization Chair
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Being engaged within your community
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There are many ways to engage your community depending on how much time you have.
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For those with limited time you can,
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Attend monthly city council meetings
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Attend county commissioner meetings
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Attend school board meetings
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Attend any government meeting to stay informed on what is going on locally
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For those with more time,
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Try to get appointed to a city/county advisory board
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Join an advisory committee
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Join a Community Partnership Organization (CPO)
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These groups are always short on volunteers and they have a direct impact on local government. The county asks these groups for input on policies, land use, and other things. This is the easiest way to get involved in your community
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Volunteer with organization that makes a positive impact on the local community
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Information Dissemination
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Ensure your neighbors have the most up to date information
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Keep them informed about the conservative candidates in Non-Partisan races
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Let them know what Republicans are running to represent them. This includes the State House/Senate, National House/Senate, Governor, President, etc.
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Let them know about the Ballot Measures
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Let them know about Petition initiatives
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Keep them up to date on Republican Party events
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If you want to be a PCP, follow the three steps below:
Step 1: Fill out PCP Appointment form (below)
Step 2: Email form to chair@washco.gop and precinctorgchair@washco.gop
Step 3: Wait for an email from the Precinct Organization Chair about next steps