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__ If there's an opening, please consider me for appointment as a committeeperson of the Lebanon County Democratic Committee.

If you would like to become active as a Committeeperson on the Lebanon County Democratic Committee, here are the qualifications:

The Committeeperson must have initiative, persistence, leadership, tact, and most importantly, party loyalty.

As Tip O'Neal said, All politics is local." Professionals agree that elections are won--or lost--at the grassroots, or precinct level.

Good precinct work is aimed at getting out the Democratic vote on election Day. It is critical that as many Democrats as possible get to the polls on Election Day, and most importantly, that they vote Democratic.

Duties of a committeeperson are critical--you can make a difference. You are the most direct link between voters and the Democratic Party. The success of the Democratic Party depends on how well you do your job.

1) The Role

The County Committeeperson has the following general responsibilities:

a) Telling the Democratic story to the people in his/her area.
b) Recruiting and motivating workers, is a year-round activity and for special drives such as voter registration and Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV).
c) Registering as many Democrats as possible year-round.
d) Getting out the Democratic vote on Election Day.
e) Keeping the County Chairperson apprised of developments in his/her area.
f) Be on the lookout for potential Democratic candidates.

2) Special Duties and Job Functions of the County Committeeperson include:

a) Know your area! You should know your people and their politics. You should be aware of new people moving into your area and should contact them with the Democratic message.
b) Attend all meetings called by the County Chairperson.
c) Make a regular canvass of your district.
d) Circulate nominating petitions for Democratic candidates.
e) Have available and distribute appropriate campaign literature such as brochures, posters, registration information, and election-day materials. This information can be obtained from Party headquarters and from the Party's candidates.
f) Be aware of local and state election laws with regard to both registration and voting practices.
g) Know our Party and our candidates. Your neighbors look to you as a valuable resource. It's important to be able to articulate why the Democratic Party and our candidates are the ones who they should support.
h) Absentee Ballot Applications. You should have these forms available prior to the election. They are for voters who can't get to the polls on Election Day because of absence from the county for business, poor health, or military service. These forms can be obtained from Party headquarters.

3) The Tools

"Opportunity in politics is usually disguised as hard work so few people recognize it."

To register voters, you need:

1) A street list
2) Mail-in voter registration forms
3) Pens and a clipboard
4) Information about the Democratic Party and our candidates
5) A willingness to work

What if someone wants to register Republican? Let them. You are making a friend. You've helped them. Maybe they'll help you in return. After all, Republicans aren't the enemy.

4) The five B's:

Be your best. Look neat, clean and always identify yourself as a neighbor and their Democratic committeeperson.
Be courteous. Provide them with an opportunity to talk. Listen carefully and answer their questions, or get back to them with an answer.
Be informed. Know important information such as the date for election day, the location of your polling place, and relevant information about our candidates.
Be thoughtful. Choose convenient hours for your work--not to early or late in the day. If the person at the door is busy, arrange for a convenient time to call again.
Be thorough. Always complete the registration form in-full yourself. The only actions the new voter should be required to do is sign the form. Don't forget to sign as the person assisting in registration.

Once you've completed the form, remember to say "thank you." Tell the new voter they'll be receiving a voter registration card in the mail in a few weeks. Explain that you won't be a stranger. You'll be visiting again before the election with more information and will be at the polls on election day if they have any last minute questions.

There is a story told by Tip O'Neill about a woman in his neighborhood. He had mowed her lawn and carried her groceries for years and when he first ran for office he expected her vote. He didn't get it.

Surprised, he went to her. "You didn't ask, Tommy," she said, "people like to be asked." It was a lesson Tip O'Neill never forgot. People like to be asked. Take nothing for granted.

It's time to work as a Democratic Team. Let our Democratic candidates know what you are doing for them in your neighborhood. Then let Democratic headquarters and the County Chairperson.