What is a
Young Republican?
Young
Republicans are registered Republicans 40 years old and under, who are
interested in taking an active role in Republican party politics. They
are organized as a special group because as young people, they have
different opportunities and situations to incorporate into their
political activity.
Young
Republicans take part in GOP activities in their communities, doing
everything from voter registration drives, to phone bank operations, to
being campaign managers and running for public office themselves. They
provide crucial support to the Republican party, and work to ensure the
future of the party in their communities and nationwide.
Anyone between
the ages of 18 and 40 is eligible to be a Young Republican. The best
way to organize is on the local level, because the foundation of the
Young Republicans is built from the grassroots level on up.
Purpose of a
Young Republican Organization:
A Young
Republican ("YR") local Club provides the opportunity for young people
who are interested in good government to:
- Learn about
their governmental and political institutions
- Participate
in the political process Perpetuate the two-party system on which our
political system is built
- Become better
informed and more involved citizens
Through the
YR's, they can develop their political knowledge and understanding of
the issues of the day, and as citizens become more effective voters and
campaign workers. By participating in the local Club, they may assist
in selecting candidates for public office and then may elect those
candidates by actively helping them in their campaigns.
YR's provides a unique
opportunity for an interested young Republican to meet with the
decision makers in society and to meet like-minded individuals in their
own community and across the nation. |
