OUR COMMITTEES

Steering Committee Meetings: Every 1st Monday of each month

Committees: OPERATIONS

CHAIR: Larry Trammell

Annually document and propose a strategic plan to the full membership that includes at minimum 1 year and 3-year goals. The Steering Committee shall provide oversight guidance and support to other committees. If a standing committee is not functioning, the Steering Committee may assume its' duties and responsibilities.

CHAIR: Don Wilson

Proposed changes to these Bylaws will be presented to the Rules committee for input, review, and recommendation before being presented for an up or down vote to the JCRV membership. Motions and resolutions are reviewed and edited as appropriate by the Rules Committee before consideration by the membership.

CHAIR: Vacant (Interim Leadship: Larry Trammell and Brian Parker)

The Budget and Audit Committee shall assist the JCRV Treasurer and Steering Committee in the development of financial plans, chart of accounts, procedures, and budgets for the JCRV. Budget preparation begins 3 months ahead of the start of the JCRV’s fiscal year. This committee annually audits organizational financials. Financial plans, budgets, and audit reports shall be submitted for approval by the JCRV membership. Annual audit reports shall be made to the JCRV membership.

CHAIR: Cornelia Wood

The Fundraising Committee is responsible for developing plans and programs designed to provide adequate funding to meet the needs of the organization. Fundraising plans and budgets proposed by this committee will be included in the budgets plans of the Budget Committee. This role also oversees a "temporary" event planning committee as events are approved and manages the execution of such fundraising events.

CHAIR: Russell Rogers

The Facilities Committee supports JCRV activities through management of facilities and equipment. Plans and budgets proposed by the Facilities Committee will be included in the budgets and plans of the Budget Committee.

CHAIR: Michele Webb

The Volunteer Committee is a critical component of the organization. The committee organizes the volunteers of our organization, provides onboarding materials and instructions for their volunteer role(s).  

Committees: CONTENT

CHAIR: Don Wilson

The data committee shall manage and process JCRV data related to voter information. The committee is responsible for gathering election results and providing high-level overview of data in chart, graph, or list format.

CHAIR: Tina White

The research committee is responsible for maintaining a list of upcoming elections and doing research on what, when, who, why about those elections, including research on or interviews of candidates and issue/bond information. The committee may compile impact studies as appropriate. This committee is also responsible for packaging such information and submitting to webmaster in timely manner before an election.

CHAIR: Vacant

The Candidate and Nominating Committee shall recruit candidates for precinct, county, local, and state elected offices. Duties include certifying the qualifications and information on candidates running for any office of the JCRV. The committee is responsible for recruiting new JCRV members and for recruiting members for JCRV elected office, appointments, and committee participation.

CHAIR: Vacant (Interim Leadership: Don Wilson, Larry Trammell, Debbie Kilen)

The Training Committee develops materials and presents training consistent with the goals of the JCRV. Training areas may include, but are not limited to:
• New Member Orientation and On-boarding
• Block-walking orientation with data and map training
• Precinct Chair classes with training on toolkits
• Poll Worker training for election judges, clerks, and poll watchers
• Training on how to conduct precinct and county conventions
• Assist candidates how to organize their campaigns, and market themselves
• Presentations that challenge and encourage interns and young professionals to serve or get involved in local politics

CHAIR: Debbie Kilen

This committee develops a communications plan for the organization and submits budget requests to the Budget and Steering Committees. Responsibilities include: managing JCRV communications, tools, websites, and social media; developing educational marketing and communications materials, including push cards, advertising, and press releases; and assists Training Committee with volunteer toolkits. This committee also gathers information on community events that the JCRV can participate in.

Volunteering to save our electoral vote
Ensuring election integrity
Doing research on your behalf
Sharing best practices to get the vote out
JCRV elephant

Services We Provide

We are your one-stop shop for truthful, unbiased information about elections and candidates.

We host and participate in community events to register Johnson County residents. Many of our volunteers are Deputy Registrars.

We offer classes and assistance to poll workers, Precinct Chairs, Block Captains, candidates running for office, and more.

We support students and young professionals in gaining leadership skills and academia experience.