Young Republicans are between the ages of 18 and 40 who are interested in taking an active role in Republican party politics. They are organized as a special group because as young people they have different opportunities and situations to incorporate into their political activity.
Young Republicans take part in GOP activities in their communities, doing everything from voter registration drives, to phone bank operations, to being campaign managers and running for public office themselves. They provide crucial support to the Republican party, and work to ensure the future of the party in their communities and state.
Anyone between the ages of 18 and 40 and a registered voter is eligible to be a Young Republican. The best way to organize is on the local level, because the foundation of the Young Republican organization is built from the grassroots level on up.
A Young Republican ("YR") club provides the opportunity for young people who are interested in good government to:
Through the YRs, persons can develop their political knowledge and understanding of the issues of the day, and as citizens become more effective voters and campaign workers. By participating in the local club, they may assist in selecting candidates for public office and then may elect those candidates by actively helping them in their campaigns.
YRs provides a unique opportunity for young people to meet government office holders, key decision makers in society, and like-minded individuals in their own community, state, and across the nation.
The YRNF is a pyramidal organization, built from the ground up. As the name implies, it is a federation of local clubs, which make up the state organization and ultimately, the national organization. It is important to remember that the local club is the building block of the entire organization.
Every two years each state YR organization elects delegates to attend the YRNF convention. At the convention the national officers are elected. The National Committee is the decision-making body of the YRNF. It is comprised of the elected officers, appointed officers, regional directors, and the chairman, national committeeman, and national committeewoman from each state. The National Committee meets three times each year. While only members of the National Committee can vote at meetings, all YRs are welcomed and encouraged to attend national meetings. In addition to the business meeting, YRNF meetings generally include training/educational programs, social events which highlight the various host cities, nationally prominent Republican speakers, and, importantly, the opportunity to meet YRs from across the country.
