Who should report?
We are now able to report all hours that we do on behalf of the Republican cause –
We may report all compensated hours and for paid positions, such as staff members – we also now report all time attending our regular club meetings.
We may report all compensated hours and for paid positions, such as staff members – we also now report all time attending our regular club meetings.
- All women for whom CLRW is your primary club should report hours.
- If your spouse is an Associate member, his hours should also be reported.
- If your spouse is not an associate member, we cannot use his hours. If he is politically active, please consider adding him to your membership!
- For men who are Associate members of our club (independent of a spouse), your hours should also be reported if you consider CLRW to be your primary club, especially if you are a candidate or office holder!
Why is it important to report my hours?
Volunteer hours measure the influence of Republican Women in the election process. Our hours are reported upstream to the Texas Federation of Republican Women and the National Federation of Republican Women. Frequently, we are recognized for the high number of hours we spend working for Republican causes (including the elections). This enhances our ability to attract quality speakers to our meetings and encourages the participation of public officials at our functions.
And, we are very competitive. We like to win prizes at the state and national level for our efforts! There are prizes offered for the clubs and for the members with the most hours.
And, we are very competitive. We like to win prizes at the state and national level for our efforts! There are prizes offered for the clubs and for the members with the most hours.
What hours should I report?
- Hours spent to help get Republican candidates elected. (However, hours for which you are compensated cannot be counted for this purpose.)
- Examples include:
- This would include the time you spend phone banking, block walking, stuffing envelopes, writing or sharing social media posts.
- Time you spend on campaign finance reports, researching the best prices for signs, writing copy for pushcards, etc.
- Time spent on your OWN campaign for office!
- Examples include:
- Hours spent to help a non-partisan candidate get elected (such as school board or mayor, etc.).
- Those you spend working at county party headquarters - including your commute and any preparation time
- Attendance at Republican party and Republican Women meetings and conventions - including your commute and any time preparing for the events (includes county and state party events, local (other clubs & GSAC), TFRW - quarterly board meetings, legislative day, leadership training, biennial convention, etc)
- Participation in training and educational events having to due with your involvement with the Republican party whether in person or online (such as Leadership Institute)
- Volunteer participation in elections (such as poll watcher) - paid positions, however, like election judge or election clerk cannot be included
- Time spent on social media furthering the Republican cause
- Those you spend working on fundraisers and events for our Club ( local, state and national Republican clubs also) including:
- Time spent shopping for or making an item for the auction at the annual fundraiser... as well as time spent decorating the venue.
- Time spent baking treats for our meetings. Other time spent preparing for our meetings like researching a speech, printing out handouts, getting dressed...
- Time spent actually attending one of our club's general meetings is NOT reported (but time at a board meeting is reported)
- Preparation and participation in GSAC or TFRW meetings
When should I report my hours?
Hours should be reported monthly in the first week of the subsequent month.
If you forget, please report your hours at the first available opportunity.
If you forget, please report your hours at the first available opportunity.
How do I track and report my hours?
Many members use a paper calendar/planner and write their hours down every day, then add them up at the end of the month.
Others track their time via an app on their phone.
Use the form below to report your hours.
Note that hours are simply reported as a total. For example, in March, you add up your hours and report 120. That's it - no details required.
Others track their time via an app on their phone.
Use the form below to report your hours.
Note that hours are simply reported as a total. For example, in March, you add up your hours and report 120. That's it - no details required.
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