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Sheridan Man Seeks Young Republicans

Jul 16th 2008ScottAmerican History & Politics & U.S. Military & Wyoming & blogging & conservatism & elections & patriotism & pro-life issues & taxes & worthwhile reads

I have a guest post on the blog today. Russ Hart is a young man from over in Sheridan. He is one enthusiastic and energetic Republican. He’s done some research and noted the lack of a Young Republicans chapter in Wyoming. So, he’s taking his Republican energy and getting on the Precinct Committee in his area and leading the charge on getting a Wyoming chapter of the Young Republican National Federation. Following is his recruiting e-mail that recently went out.

I am writing to ask for your help in organizing a Wyoming chapter of the Young Republican National Federation. This federation has been functioning since the 1930’s without representation from Wyoming. We have a long history of voting conservative candidates into office, and I think that the best way to ensure that this trend continues is to give younger Republicans every opportunity to get involved.

Luke Shilts of Colorado is our District Director, and he is going to help us get the ball rolling on this. Since he is not a Wyoming Citizen he must act as a “coach” in this process. I spoke with him over the phone recently and he explained the criteria necessary to form a state chapter. The minimum requirements are quite simple; we need 50 members, 5 people willing to accept leadership positions, and members must be between the ages of 18-40. Other membership requirements vary from state to state, so we will have the luxury of writing our own into our bylaws. Once we meet these requirements we can begin to move forward.

Mr. Shilts will be helping us along the way with rules and regulations, but for the time being, please let me know if you are interested, and feel free to forward this to anybody you know who may be interested. Anybody who would like to participate is more than welcome to contact me by phone or email at anytime.

Thank you for your help, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Russ Hart
406-861-6793
hart.prec4.4@Gmail.com
Did you know that every state surrounding Wyoming has a state chapter of the Young Republicans National Federation? I hope you’ll join me in supporting Russ. If you’re a registered Republican in Wyoming between the ages of 18 and 40, I hope you’ll take the opportunity to get in on the ground level of an exciting adventure. If you’re interested in being politically involved as a Wyoming Republican, this is the group for you. Opportunities can include:
  • Make a difference in your community and your country
  • Meet people of like minds
  • Learn about government, politics, and the people that influence change
  • Meet important figures from Mayors and Councilmembers to Senators and Presidents
  • Learn what it takes to run for office yourself
  • Make friends that last a lifetime
The last report I received from Russ, there were 15 members signed up and on board. You might be saying, 15 is a pretty small number, and it is. But, I’m an optimist (like all good Republicans are). If you do the math, we are at 30% of our initial membership requirement. I know, that’s 70% left to fill, but all that it takes to tip the scale is 35 more members! Don’t delay! Sign up today!!!

Things you can do now that would be a huge help:

**edited 7/16/08 @ 1:24 PM  MDT for geographical correction

**At the time of publication, the target number for membership was 50, but the exception that was being sought on our behalf was not granted. Thus, the target number is now 75

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