About GTGOP

The Grand Traverse County Republican Party was formed June 1, 1977.

Mission Statement

To identify, cultivate, support and promote, well-qualified, principled Republicans through education, communication, outreach and motivation of the electorate.
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To grow our membership and Republican voter base through outreach programs, voter registration, events, forums and social media.

Vision Statement

To be the most effective county Republican Party within the State of Michigan; consistently electing principled Republicans to all elected offices.

GTGOP Objectives

Ensure election integrity.
Increase the Republican voter base by developing voter registration and outreach programs to ALL who share our core values and beliefs.
Provide opportunities to educate the electorate through political events and forums.
Identify, recruit, develop and support Republicans to run for public office.
Promote the election of Republicans to office by contributing support to run a successful campaign.
Hold our elected officials accountable to our core values.
Increase the Republican voter base by developing voter registration and outreach programs to ALL who share our core values and beliefs.

GTGOP Core Values Statement

To honor our Country as one Nation under God
Support and Defend the Constitution of the United States
Support and Defend the Constitution of the State of Michigan
Protect Unalienable Rights of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
Constitutionally Limited Government and Taxation
A Strong National Defense
Fiscal Responsibility
Individual Responsibility
Free Enterprise and Open Markets
Equality of Opportunity and Responsibility for All
Sanctity of marriage and family
Common Sense Environmental Policies
Fair Tax Policies
Right to Life
Parental Responsibility for the Educational Choices for their Children - School Choice ·
Individual Healthcare Choice
The Right of Individuals to Keep and Bear Arms
Honor our Constitution and Rule of Law

Goals and Action Items

1. Encourage and engage all GT GOP Committee members to work for and support common goals

Encourage an atmosphere of trust and fair play in county primary campaigns and elections
Encourage candidates who lose in primary elections and work to keep them active in the county party
Broaden the base of participation of members on sub-committees and all administrative and operational activities of the county party
At all meetings, be vigilant to ensure that all points of view have an opportunity to be heard before any voting is completed
Establish opportunities for our membership to interact in both social and political activities

2. Increase participation of GT GOP Committee membership

Take and maintain member attendance at Executive Committee & all general GOP meetings
Encourage Chairs/Vice Chairs/Executive Committee members to personally contact members in their townships/municipalities who attended less than 50% of the meetings to encourage better attendance
Party Leadership and Executive Committee members will continuously encourage members to attend County meetings, events and other activities and explain why it is important
Party Leadership and Executives Committee members will share expectations for all GT GOP members
Identify members talents, skills and interests and put to good use in various party activities
Consider how often the Executive Committee and sub-committees will meet during the year and make any necessary changes

3. Increase GT GOP funds through enhanced fundraising events and establishment of corporate donations

Establish a Fund-Raising sub-committee to identify ways to increase funds available for the party and develop a process to contact individual and corporate donors and share usage of raised funds
Expand the annual events to include multiple counties in the region.
Increased revenues should be earmarked to assist endorsed candidates to win their elections

4. Establish a GT GOP Strategic Plan for the next four years that includes a Mission, Vision, and Principles/Values statement and Goals & Actions·

The sub-committees will conduct special sessions to develop and finalize these statements and Goals & Action Items
The sub-committees will present to and seek approval of their goals and actions from the Executive Committee members

5. Improve and promote a positive public image

Participate in and support annual events in the Grand Traverse community where it benefits local needy families and other organizations
Establish public forums on informing and educating county citizens on the election process and voter registration

6. Develop relationships with other county GOP Chair and Executive Committees in the northern Michigan regions

Chair to make telephone calls to those in the First Congressional District
Chair/Vice Chair to secure contact information and open communication channels
Establish a medium for the Chair and Executive Committee members to meet and share county Party challenges and successes within the First Congressional District (Operational, Organizationally & Otherwise)
Establish a positive atmosphere and encourage trust among the county parties so candidates running for positions within the First Congressional District will be able to easily access all counties to promote their campaigns

7. Full support of endorsed local candidates (sample ballots, poll workers, sign placements, …)

Create, print, distribute, and make available on the website Republican Party Voting Guides
Chase the Absentee Voters in a timely manner
Assist all committee members in fully staffing their polling locations on election day
Establish a sub-committee to identify key locations throughout Grand Traverse County for campaign signs and then assistance in putting up and removal the signs after the election
Assist with campaign fliers for our endorsed candidates to all likely Republican voters in Grand Traverse County

8. Improve the efficiency, effectiveness and professionalism of the Executive and Executive Committee meetings

Identify and utilize a Parliamentarian position to assist with conducting monthly meetings
Train all Leaders, Executive Committee members and general members in the basics of Parliamentary procedures for conduct of all meetings
Establish an education component to the Executive Committee meeting agenda, to include, but not limited to, Executive Committee member duties and responsibilities, the election and voting processes, election results, political party procedures and process, and various county aspects and information
When we have an Action Center, establish communication posters/boards/graphs and place strategically within the headquarters wall space for members to view at meetings

9. Increase Republican Party voter registration and voting percentages in Grand Traverse County

Prepare an analysis from the Board Of Elections for the last 3 primary and general elections for all precincts to establish baselines
Provide the above analysis to all Executive Committee members and educate them on monitoring the same for future elections
Obtain current voter registration numbers for the county and all precincts and compare to total number of voting age residents in the county and precincts
Develop and share methods and processes on how to increase both voter registration and voter turnout at both primary and general elections
Develop and create a process to educate Grand Traverse County citizens of the importance of voting in primary elections
Establish an Elections Committee to lead the quest to improve county voter registration in all townships and municipalities

ABOUT GTGOP