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Plan a “Women for…” Event
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. This model can be used to plan events for
Republican candidates for any office. Let’s show the enthusiasm and excitement around our Republican slate!
#KeepTexasRed #LeadRight #DefyHistory

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

I. Form a committee to oversee rally planning and B. Candidate schedule and rally schedule
assign each member a specific role. Meet at least
C. Media component at event
three weeks prior to the rally to discuss the following:
D. Campaign merchandise at event (yard signs,
A. Rally size estimate
stickers, shirts, etc.)
B. Narrow down location options to two or three
E. Rally Promotion: Will they promote on social
1. Locations of other political events are a media, email list?
good idea
IV. Consult with Toni Anne Dashiell or Rhonda Lacy,
2. Homes or Republican-friendly businesses so they can connect you with local resources and
volunteer leads.
3. Public venues like a park or campaign HQ
A. Driving rally turnout/ connections in area
C. Tentative planning timeline
B. Funding for event
II. Brainstorm rally turnout ideas.
C. VIP Guests
A. Use social media (Facebook, Twitter, and
Instagram) to advertise your event. V. Committee meets to finalize plans/event
management.
B. Constituent lead lists
A. Location, date, size
1. Volunteer lists
B. Special accommodations for candidate?
2. Email lists
Answer questions?
3. County Republicans
C. How will you capture constituent’s info that
attend rally?
4. Local Party Chairs
D. Who will handle check-in?
5. SREC Members
E. Campaign merchandise and supplies
6. TFRW, Pachyderm Clubs, etc.
F. Who will be there to answer questions that
III. Take rough outline to campaign, and consult with
could rise?
campaign about:
VI. Communicate finalized plans with campaign, Toni
A. Event funding
Anne, or Rhonda (if help is needed).

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