Tactics for the Good Guys by Robert X Johnson, Parliamentarian — updated links and my story

View video 1/11 on Youtube (link below) Be sure to watch the entire series available on Youtube!  (Formerly via Conservative TV – over 600 views there while available)

A playlist for all 11 videos here >>>

Dear Friends,

If you want to learn more about parliamentary procedure, then watch this series of 11 videos and study at the feet of one of the best ever.  I met him one afternoon in the rules committee meeting with Marguerite Binkley (also of Texas) and a real special lady from the Reagan years.  That day at the Texas state convention the grassroots actually won and overturned ‘politburo style’ politics.  Thanks to a miracle I actually got the microphone and had the right words at the right time.  It was all about whether Republicans would be grassroots or top down.  That was in the 1980’s.  Now we are still in the same battle… / and it will take another miracle for the grassroots to have any input at all ongoing.

Robert X. Johnson not only knows parliamentary procedure, he also teaches about doing the right things for the right reasons and standing up for the rights of the one sheep even when it brings risk to one’s self.  Many times I was frustrated with him for standing up for what I thought were lost causes.  Looking back, it is what singles him out as unique in the process.  Not looking out for one’s own interests, but always looking to do what is right for the one sheep and thus right for the body as well — truly makes a difference and sets one apart from the crowd.  When we destroy our own, eventually the body dies.

Please prayerfully study and look for opportunities to make a difference even at great personal cost.  Why?  Because we must, else we become the tyrants we think we want to defeat!  At least that is my experience and I thank Yahweh for great teachers along the way and for His repeated lessons when I fail.  He won’t give up on you either!  Special thanks for Robert X. Johnson and his insight on parliamentary procedure and biblical principles.  Study to learn to make a difference — the right way!

For Life and Liberty,

Sandra Crosnoe

Robert X. Johnson, Parliamentarian (Texas)

Topic:  Tactics for the Good Guys

Originally via

Midwest Liberty Fest

Du Quoin, Illinois

October 2009

68 minutes long and 162 views at time of posting

(now a series on youtube of 11 videos)

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The Results are in for Washington County Precinct Chairs — on to the County Convention

Meeting held at Elks Lodge in Bartlesville January 20th.  Several people tried to attend but were unable to find the building.  There are also some issues with how the meeting was called and if enough advance notice was given.  I have made a formal verbal (but witnessed) request to the chair for a copy of the executive committee members.  Another precinct chair has made a written request for the minutes of the executive committee meetings.  We’ll see what is produced and if it is done so timely.  It appears that Mike Dunlap plans to run for chair at the county convention.  That seems like a bit of a conflict of interest to me because he already holds an elective office.  It remains to be seen if the grassroots will permit such a thing to occur.

Anyway you may be able to add your name to the county convention list by contacting your precinct chair and letting them know of your interest so that they can turn your name in.  There is some discussion over the appropriate cutoff for that to occur, but suffice it to say if you don’t ask it sure won’t happen!

Apparently all the committees were set without input from the county committee once again, because we haven’t met in ages.  If I find out who is chairing the committees and when they are meeting I will let you know.  Right now it appears a precinct chair doesn’t need to know that information in this county.

Here are the results of the precinct officer selections from our meetings this week.

Washington County GOP Precinct Officers 2015

Washington County Republican Convention:

The Washington County Republican Party Convention will also be held at the Elks Lodge on February 21^st with registration starting at 12 noon.

(Elks Lodge Address: 1060 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK 74006)  Be sure you do a practice run on finding this if you don’t know because the name isn’t on the building and the street isn’t labeled, but a longtime resident will have no problem.  I sure hope we get better at welcoming newcomers and making things easier and following the rules and keeping things grassroots not top-down.  Ah well, I can dream can’t I?!

 

Information below from previous post about precinct meetings.  

Additional links and references that may be of interest.

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Washington County Precinct Map in Oklahoma:

 

Here is another way to find your precinct information:  Voter registration info – polling place and more

I got an email from one of the party officers the other day that our meetings in Washington County have been scheduled.  Here are the meeting details; and remember you must be registered Republican to participate in the Republican party meetings:

The Washington County Republican Party will be holding their Biennial Precinct Meetings on Tuesday January 20^th at 7 pm at the Elks Lodge in Bartlesville,  OK.  (Elks Lodge Address: 1060 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK 74006)

The Washington County Republican Party Convention will also be held at the Elks Lodge on February 21^st with registration starting at 12 noon.

The party rules are here>>>

The party platform is here>>>

If you plan to bring resolutions to submit for consideration, please bring at least 3 copies!

Sandra Crosnoe

Washington County Republican Precinct Chair – Precinct 28

 

References:  The Official Call for the 2015 Oklahoma Republican Party State Convention

Sample OKGrassroots Resolutions from previous years here — and more!

What Does a Precinct Look Like and Do You Know Your Chair?

Full disclosure for those of you reading this who do not know me:  I am a Republican, so this is from a Republican perspective, but having said that, some things apply to both parties. Find out more if you are interested and get involved in your local community.

So here is what the Washington County Precinct Map in Oklahoma looks like:

 

Once you figure out your precinct, then you can find out who your precinct chair is — well you could if the party in Washington County had a website and shared that kind of information…. or if the state GOP published party officers at the precinct level.  But sadly not there either.  Here is the best I know based on the biennial meeting in 2013 and some special efforts that I went through to publish the names at the time:  Washington County Republican Precinct Leaders (2013).

Here is another way to find your precinct information:  Voter registration info – polling place and more

I got an email from one of the party officers the other day that our meetings in Washington County have been scheduled.  Here are the meeting details; and remember you must be registered Republican to participate in the Republican party meetings:

The Washington County Republican Party will be holding their Biennial Precinct Meetings on Tuesday January 20^th at 7 pm at the Elks Lodge in Bartlesville,  OK.  (Elks Lodge Address: 1060 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK 74006)

The Washington County Republican Party Convention will also be held at the Elks Lodge on February 21^st with registration starting at 12 noon.

The party rules are here>>>

The party platform is here>>>

If you plan to bring resolutions to submit for consideration, please bring at least 3 copies!

Sandra Crosnoe

Washington County Republican Precinct Chair – Precinct 28

 

References:  The Official Call for the 2015 Oklahoma Republican Party State Convention

Sample OKGrassroots Resolutions from previous years here — and more!

OK GOP Invitation to Join the Party — April 20th in OKC

The 2013 Oklahoma Republican Party State Convention will be held April 19th and 20th at the The Magnuson Hotel & Convention Center- 737 S. Meridian Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. If you have questions, please call (405) 528-3501

WHAT: 2013 OKGOP State Convention – ‘Join the Party’

WHERE: The Magnuson Hotel & Convention Center 737 S. Meridian Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

WHEN: April 19th – 20th

Hotels

We have reserved special room rates April 19th and 20th at the following hotels that are conveniently located to our Convention hotel. When calling, mention that you are with the Oklahoma Republican Party:

• Magnuson Hotel (State Convention host hotel) (405) 942-8511 $66/night
• Hilton Garden Inn. Hilton Garden Inn at the Airport. 801 S Meridian Ave. Oklahoma City (405) 942-1400 $89/night

Vendor Tables Vendor tables can be reserved for $100. To reserve a vendor table, contact Polly at (405) 528-3501 or polly@okgop.com.

More information  here >>>

Register now!

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Washington County GOP – Proposed Resolutions for Consideration

 

Proposed Resolutions for Consideration on Saturday March 2, 2013:

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For more information on the meeting to consider these resolutions

see Order of Business and Rules – Saturday March 2nd here >>>

Oklahoma State Party Rules 2011 (pdf format)

Oklahoma State Party Platform  2012 (pdf format)

Washington County GOP Precinct Chairs

[Editor’s note:  I do not know who was on the committee or when they met.  These resolutions were given to me via email from Joe Beffer who chaired the Rules Committee and are posted here as information only.  I would note that two resolutions that were sent in by my precinct 28 are modified but referenced here./sc]

Posted by Sandra Crosnoe for Finding Gems & Sharing Them and OKGrassroots