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Plan a “Women for…” Event

This election is again shaping up to be a critical one for Republican, conservative, and independent women to show
support for our Republican candidates. This outline is for volunteers and activists to hold a rally or event to encourage
voters to back our fantastic slate of Republican candidates.

Minimum planning time- three weeks; Ideal planning time- four weeks.

I. Form a committee to oversee rally planning and assign C. Media component at event
each member a specific role. Meet at least three weeks
D. Campaign merchandise at event (yard signs,
prior to the rally to discuss the following:
stickers, shirts, etc.)
A. Rally size estimate
E. Rally Promotion: Will they promote on social
B. Narrow down location options to two or three media, email list?

1. Locations of other political events are a good IV. Consult with Toni Anne Dashiell or Rhonda Lacy, so
idea they can connect you with local resources and volunteer
leads.
2. Homes or Republican-friendly businesses
A. Driving rally turnout/ connections in area
3. Public venues like a park or campaign HQ
B. Funding for event
C. Tentative planning timeline
C. VIP Guests
II. Brainstorm rally turnout ideas.
V. Committee meets to finalize plans/event management.
A. Use social media (Facebook, Twitter, and
Instagram) to advertise your event. A. Location, date, size
B. Constituent lead lists B. Special accommodations for candidate? Answer
questions?
1. Volunteer lists
C. How will you capture constituent’s info that attend
2. Email lists
rally?
3. County Republicans
D. Who will handle check-in?
4. Local Party Chairs
E. Campaign merchandise and supplies
5. SREC Members
F. Who will be there to answer questions that could
rise?
6. TFRW, Pachyderm Clubs, etc.
VI. Communicate finalized plans with campaign, Toni
III. Take rough outline to campaign, and consult with
Anne, or Rhonda (if help is needed).
campaign about:
A. Event funding

B. Candidate schedule and rally schedule

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