2008-2009 John Goodwin Tower
This is your official 2008-2009 TFRW John Goodwin Tower Award of Excellence Application. It covers the time period January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2009. Please read carefully!
The Awards Committee identified specific achievements in five categories that define excellence in meeting TFRW Bylaws and Organization objectives. These achievements were then defined as desired standards for awarding the TFRW John Goodwin Tower Award of Excellence.
For new clubs federating in 2008, your annual service charge and full membership per-capita dues must be paid in full by September 10, 2008 to be considered eligible for this Award.
Please note the following important information:
Minimum number of Points Required for Local Clubs to receive an Award:
10 to 30 members – 600 points 81 to 125 members – 700 points
31 to 80 members – 650 points 126 or more members – 750 points
The Awards will be presented at the 2009 TFRW Convention. Requirements and Bonus Activities are for the time period: January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2009.
Forms must be postmarked by September 12, 2009
(Certified and/or Return Receipt is recommended for proof of Application mailing). Mail completed form to:
Rebecca Bradford, Awards Chairman
Texas Federation of Republican Women
5701 Oso Parkway
Corpus Christi, Texas 78414
A John Goodwin Tower pin and a
Certificate of Accomplishment will be presented to the President of all clubs
that win this Award! The club in each member category that earned the most
points will also be recognized.
2008-2009 TFRW John Goodwin Tower
Award of Excellence Application
President: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ( )______________________________Office: ( )__________________________________
Fax: ( )__________________________
E-Mail: ________________________________________________
Your Total Points
1. CLUB FUNCTION ______ 325 Points Possible Includes 150 Required Points
2. MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ______ 100 Points Possible Includes 50 Required Points
3. PROGRAMS ______ 120 Points Possible Includes 100 Required Points
4. CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES ______ 165 Points Possible Includes 75 Required Points
5. COMMUNITY RELATIONS/SERVICE ______ 160 Points Possible Includes 75 Required Points
TOTAL
______ 870 Points Possible Includes 450 Required Points
(TFRW Awards Chairman will verify this total.)
CLUB NAME: __________________________________________________________
Awards Chairman: __________________________________________________
All Items CF-1 through CF-6 must be completed and
checked to receive 150 points.
Partial credit will not be given.
_____ CF-1. We hold at least 5 board meetings and at least 5 regular meetings per year.
_____ CF-2. Our Treasurer submitted the first installment of dues for 2008 and 2009 plus service charge to the TFRW Office in Austin, postmarked by January 31 of each year.
_____ CF-3. A roster of all officers for 2008 and 2009 (names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses and office held) was mailed to the TFRW office in Austin on or before January 1 for each year.
_____ CF-4. Copies of our newsletter or paper copies of our email newsletter were mailed to the TFRW President, TFRW Office in Austin, TFRW Public Relations Chairman, Deputy President, District Director and County Republican headquarters.
_____ CF-5. We elected or appointed members to serve as Campaign Activities Chairman, Legislative Chairman, and PAC Treasurer.
_____ CF-6. We have reviewed our current bylaws, submitted a copy and received notification of approval from the TFRW Vice President-Bylaws, as required by TFRW Bylaws.
BONUS ACTIVITIES (Check appropriate item.)
10 points each, except CF-1B
_____ CF-1B. Our Treasurer submitted the first installment of dues for 2008 and 2009 plus service charge to the TFRW Office in Austin, postmarked on or before January 1 of each year. (25 bonus points)
_____ CF-2B. A member of the TFRW Board of Directors was
invited to attend or be a guest speaker at one of our meetings.
Identify member: __________________________
_____ CF-3B. We honored a member(s) at the 2008 Tribute to Women.
_____ CF-4B. We are sending a delegate(s) to the 2009 NFRW Convention.
_____ CF-5B. We are sending delegates to the 2009 TFRW Convention.
_____ CF-6B. We contributed to our TFRW or NFRW delegate’s registration fee and/or expenses.
_____ CF-7B. We have appointed a knowledgeable parliamentarian to ensure proper conduct at our meetings and to educate members in parliamentary procedure.
_____ CF-8B. At least one of our members is a TFRW Patron in both 2008 and 2009.
_____ CF-9B. A member, other than a TFRW board member, attended at least one TFRW Board Meeting.
_____ CF-10B. We contributed to the registration fee for at least one of our members attending the 2009 Legislative Day in Austin.
_____ CF-11B. The names, addresses and telephone numbers of all current local, state and national elected officials having jurisdiction in the area of our club have been published and distributed to our members.
_____ CF-12B. We participated in a TFRW sponsored workshop (includes Campaign Management School, Leadership Seminar, Legislative Day in Austin, Parliamentarian Workshop and/or Regional Workshop, etc.).
_____ CF-13B. We developed and distributed to our members an annual Membership Directory.
_____ CF-14B. We have subscribed for additional copies of the TFRW President’s Newsletter for distribution to our PAC Treasurer and our Program, Newsletter, Campaign Activities and Awards chairmen.
_____ CF-15B. Our club president gave each of our club board members a copy of her respective job description from the TFRW Handbook.
_____ CF-16B. We have an Outreach Recruiting Program. Provide a brief description: ---___________________________________________________________________________________________
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Total Points – Club Function: 150 REQUIRED POINTS – 175 Possible BONUS POINTS
2. Membership Development
REQUIREMENTS
Items MD-1
and MD-2 must be completed and checked to receive 50 points.
Partial credit will not be given.
_____ MD-1. We held at least one function in both 2008
and 2009 for membership recruitment.
Identify type of function. ________________________________________
_____ MD-2. We provided an orientation for our new members on club functions and activities.
BONUS ACTIVITIES (Check appropriate item.)
10 points each
_____ MD-1B. We have maintained at least the same number of members in 2008 and in 2009 as we had October 31, 2007 (last day for federating 2007 members).
_____ MD-2B. We also welcomed 1 new member in 2008 or 2009; plus
_____ a. We welcomed an additional 2 – 4 new members in 2008 or 2009; plus
_____ b. We welcomed an additional 5 – 9 new members in 2008 or 2009; plus
_____ c. We welcomed an additional 10 or more new members in 2008 or 2009.
Total Points – Membership Development: 50 REQUIRED POINTS – 50 possible BONUS POINTS
3. Programs
REQUIREMENTS
All Items
P-1 through P-4 must be completed and checked to receive 100 points.
Partial credit will not be given.
_____ P-1. We are striving to become more issue oriented. We had at least three issue programs in 2008 and three in 2009. Possible topics to consider should be current political topics and issues of local, state or national interest, such as: health care legislation, education, immigration, water for Texas, the Constitution, homeland security and/or border security.
Provide 6 program titles date speaker
2008 1.____________________________________________________________________________________
2008 2.____________________________________________________________________________________
2008 3.____________________________________________________________________________________
2009 4.____________________________________________________________________________________
2009 5.____________________________________________________________________________________
2009 6.____________________________________________________________________________________
_____ P-2. We held at least one program or workshop in 2008 or 2009 that discussed state election laws, Party rules and the Party convention process.
_____ P-3. We presented to our members information pertaining to Federation structure.
_____ P-4. Reports on current state or national legislation are given at every business meeting or published in our newsletter.
BONUS ACTIVITIES (Check appropriate item.)
10 points each
_____ P-1B. We developed and implemented a plan of action to lobby our local, state and/or national elected officials on an issue important to Republican women. Provide a brief description of the issue and your actions.
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_____ P-2B. We were represented at the NFRW Legislative Day or TFRW Legislative Day on the Hill in Washington, DC.
Total Points – Programs: 100 REQUIRED POINTS – 20 possible BONUS POINTS
4. Campaign Activities
REQUIREMENTS
All Items CA-1 through CA-3 must be completed and checked to receive 75 points.
Partial credit will not be given.
_____ CA-1. We have contributed to campaigns of Republican candidates and/or promoted the election of Republican candidates.
List name(s) and office(s) sought.
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_____ CA-2. Our Campaign Activities Chairman has kept a record of campaign hours volunteered by members and mailed the completed report to the TFRW Campaign Chairman by the specified deadlines.
_____ CA-3. Our members worked in at least one Voter Identification (Voter ID)/Get Out The Vote (GOTV) program sponsored by our club, the Party or a Republican candidate. (This could be a telephone bank, door-to-door canvas, or mail out.)
BONUS ACTIVITIES (Check appropriate item.)
10 points each
_____ CA-1B. Republican primary candidates (all in any given race) have been invited to speak, participate in a forum or appear as guests at one of our meetings.
_____ CA-2B. We promoted, contributed to financially or worked in the campaign of a Republican woman candidate(s). List name(s) and office(s) sought.
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_____ CA-3B. At least one of our members worked as an election judge, alternate judge, clerk or poll watcher in the 2008 primary or general election.
_____ CA-4B. Our club ORGANIZED at least one Voter Identification (Voter ID)/Get Out The Vote (GOTV) program for a Republican candidate(s). (This could be a telephone bank, door-to-door canvas, or mail out.). Identify candidate and office sought.__________________________________________________________________
_____ CA-5B. Our members have donated volunteer hours to the state or county Republican organization (headquarters office, precinct work, etc.).
_____ CA-6B. Our members have participated in a telephone hotline, email and/or letter writing campaign to promote GOP legislation at the local, state or national level.
_____ CA-7B. At least one of our members serves on a local, state or national board or commission. List name(s) and position(s).
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_____ CA-8B. Our members attended their 2008 precinct convention.
_____ CA-9B. At least one member was elected to serve as a county, district or state party officer in 2008 or 2009. This includes Party officers, precinct chairs and SREC or NRC members. List name(s) and position(s).
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Total Points – Campaign Activities: 75 REQUIRED POINTS – 90 possible BONUS POINTS
REQUIREMENTS
Items CR-1 through CR-3 must be completed and checked to
receive 75 points.
Partial credit will not be given.
_____ CR-1. We have an on-going voter registration program or have sponsored at least one voter registration (VR) drive during the 2008-2009 Award cycle.
_____ CR-2. We have undertaken and completed at least one community service project and promoted it to the media. Some examples are: mentor programs, latchkey children’s projects, family shelters, drug prevention programs, The Dictionary Project, military (troop) support or natural disasters. Provide a brief description.
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_____ CR-3. We promoted and participated in the Barbara Bush Literacy Library Project (BBLLP) and/or the Mamie Eisenhower Library Project (MELP) in both 2008 and 2009.
BONUS ACTIVITIES (Check appropriate item.)
10 points each, except CR-1B
_____ CR-1B. We contributed to the TFRW State Scholarship in both 2008 and 2009. (25 bonus points)
_____ CR-2B. We established and/or contributed to a scholarship fund for a local woman.
_____ CR-3B. We sponsored programs and/or provided materials to public, private and/or home schooled students which covered one or more of the following issues: the Constitution, Republican vs. Democrat philosophy, local, state and federal government systems, Citizen Responsibilities.
_____ CR-4B. We donated funds to a literacy program, held a book drive to raise funds for a literacy program or donated books to a library, school tutorial program or other agency.
_____ CR-5B. We donated 1 – 500 volunteer hours toward Community Service projects in 2008 and 2009; plus
_____ a. We donated 501 – 1000 volunteer hours toward Community Service projects in 2008 and 2009; plus
_____ b. We donated more than 1000 volunteer hours toward Community Service projects in 2008 and 2009.
Total Points – Community Relations/Service: 75 REQUIRED POINTS – 85 possible BONUS POINTS