Happy New Year! 

We hope you had a great Christmas holiday with family and friends.

We are happy to wrap up a successful 2022 and start 2023 off with the announcement for our local Call to Convention.

TO: Delegates and alternates of the Houston County Republican Party

FROM: David Pieper, Chairman of the Houston County Republican Party

RE: 2023 Houston County Republican Party Convention

This is your 2023 Houston County Republican Party Convention Call.

When: Saturday, February 18^th, 2023. Registration at 11:00 AM, convention convening at 11:30 AM.

Where: Good Times Restaurant, 118 Bissen Street, Caledonia, Minnesota.

We have reached out to our CD1 Representative, Brad Finstad, to join us for our convention and we hope he can join us.

We look forward to seeing you there! 

New joiners are welcome!

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Learning the structure and process on how politics work in Minnesota can be overwhelming. We are here to try and help you better understand the process. 

Politics in Minnesota start with the BPOU. 

You can learn more about what a BPOU is on our website.

Getting involved in your local BPOU is key to not only volunteering with us for local events or being on the local executive board for the Houston County Republican Party but it is also where delegates are elected. Delegates have voting power to influence politics both locally, state and nationally.

You may have also heard the term "precinct strategy". Our Houston County Republican Party BPOU is our "precinct strategy". Delegates are people who will get to vote on candidates running for races but also National, State and Local topics such as who is part of the Minnesota GOP board. 

If you want to shape local, state and national politics for the Republican Party, being a delegate is key!

The Minnesota GOP is offering training on-line for those who would like to take it. Details below (Zoom conference).

Convention 101 - A Beginner’s Guide to Attending Conventions

Tuesday January 17^th – 7PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85634383250

This training will be provided by the MN GOP. 

If you are brand new and want to learn more on attending your first convention, this training can help you learn what will happen at the convention. 

With the turning of the calendar to 2023, comes the ability to once again donate to the Houston County Republican Party and get your donation refunded by the State of Minnesota.

With this program, individuals and couples can donate AND GET YOUR DONATION REFUNDED by the Minnesota Department of Revenue. 

As this is an off-year for elections, donating to your local Houston County Republican Party is a great option. 

How does this work?

Simple. If you are an individual, donate up to $50. If you are a couple, donate up to $100. After donating, you will get a PCR receipt from us. Complete the form from the MN Department of Revenue, attach the PCR receipt we gave you and mail it in. In 7-10 days, you will have up to $50 or $100 returned back into your checking account.

How can I donate? 

Mail, in-person or online. 

• Mail: Send your check to Houston County Republican Party; 137 Main Street, Caledonia, MN 55921. Attention: David Pieper. 
• In-person: Simply stop by 137 Main Street during normal business hours or attend a BPOU meeting. If you are attending the February 18th Convention Call, this is a great time to donate and get your receipt immediately.
• On-line: We now offer online donations directly from our website. Simply click the DONATE NOW button. 

How do I get the refund?

1. Donate
   
2. Obtain the PCR receipt from us
3. Complete the MN Dept of Revenue form
4. Mail the form and receipt into the MN Depart of Revenue
5. Wait 7-10 and check your bank account for the refund