Introduction
The Reform Party is rebuilding. After years of limited activity, eighty percent of the Reform Party’s Executive Committee turned over through the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020. The new Executive Committee’s first goal was to staff all of the work committees for the first time since 2000. This made the national Reform Party fully operational for the first time in over twenty years.
The Reform Party has been able to reorganize and get these committees functional, however the committees are not fully staffed. Many of the committee members also agreed to take on more than one role temporarily in order to get the party functioning, but have primary positions elsewhere.
In order to gain full capabilities, each committee should have 7 to 9 voting members. If there are enough available volunteers, then each committee can also have 2 alternative members for quorum. Each committee has a chairman that keeps the committee organized and an executive committee member that serves as the committee’s vice chair. The committee’s vice-chair acts as a go-between with the National Executive Committee and the Standing Committee.
The Reform Party of the United States is an all-volunteer organization, and no member draws a wage or salary. For some Committee Positions, volunteers will need to sign Nondisclosure Agreements, especially on the Finance and Records committees.
The following shows a list of our standing committees, the leaders of each committee, and a few examples of roles we need filled.
If you would like to help the Reform Party, and have a skill that is not listed as needed for one of these committees we’d still like to hear from you. The following list is only a general idea of necessities.
If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact us at info@reformparty.org
Records and Credentials Committee
Current Executive Committee Member Serving as Vice Chair: Secretary Shawn Storm
Shawn Storm was elected Secretary to fill the term originally started by Nicholas Hensley before he was elected Chairman. Mr. Storm holds a position on the Richland County, Montana planning board and professionally works as a medical administrator.
Current Committee Chairman: Emily Price
Emily Price has a history of working as an administrator for small businesses.
The Records and Credentials Committee is made up of 7 members, one member from each region. Before every convention and national committee meeting, the Records and Credentials Committee makes sure that all the state delegates are legally allowed to vote and call roll. They also take possession of the records before the meeting and give the records to successor officers after officer elections.
The Records and Credentials Committee helps the Secretary put together documents, lists and organize the records. They also help on the administrative side of the organization, as well as handle information requests from state organizations.
The Reform Party’s archive is disorganized and many of our various lists need to be modernized. We will need assistance with the following:
- Team of people to modernize all our records, membership lists and processes.
- Assistant Secretary
This is a good job for anyone with experience as a secretary, working with archives or as a business administrator
Communications Committee
Current Executive Member Serving as Vice Chair: Chairman Nicholas Hensley
Nicholas Hensley works professionally for Lason Media LLC, a marketing and advertising firm where he is a partner in the business. Prior to being elected Chairman of the Reform Party, he served as the Secretary of the Reform Party National Committee and as the Chairman of the Communications Committee.
Current Communications Committee Chairman: Dale Lehner
Prior to serving as the Reform Party’s Communications Committee, Chair Dale Lehner served for 7 years as the Chairman of Prairie Creek Wisconsin and on several other local boards.
The Communications Committee handles all marketing, branding, internal communications, public relations, and advertising for the Reform Party. It also handles the Reform Party’s website. Currently the Reform Party is rebuilding all its communications infrastructure including its website and adding a podcast..
Among the needs of the party right now include, but are not limited to:
- Website Designer
- Graphic Designer and/or Photographer
- Customer Relationship Management Tool Manager
- Search Engine Optimization Specialist
- Content Manager
- Brand Manager
- Audio Editor
- Video Editor
- Content Writer
Membership Committee
Current Executive Member Serving as Vice Chair: Vice Chair of Operations Leigh Pollet
Arguably the most experienced member of the Reform Party leadership, Leigh Pollet started in politics over forty years ago when he was the youngest person elected to the Democratic Party of New York State’s Executive Committee. He has worked across the spectrum with Democrats, Republicans and independents on countless projects and campaigns.
Current Membership Committee Chairman: Open
The Membership Committee has a broad spectrum of responsibilities. It helps build state organizations by recruiting/vetting new organizers and candidates, produces educational content about political operations, and helps in researching, recruiting, and vetting presidential candidates. This committee runs point on recruiting a presidential candidate.
Among the needs of the party right now include, but are not limited to:
- Technical Writer
- Experienced Political Person that can teach
- One on one conversationalist
- Background/Opposition Researcher
Finance Committee
Current Executive Committee Member Serving as Vice Chair: Treasurer David Collison
David Collison has a long history with the Reform Party. He served as Secretary of the Reform Party for about six years and is the only person to serve two full terms as Chairman of the Reform Party National Committee.
Current Finance Committee Chairman: Daniel Dubrule
Daniel Dubrue is a small business owner that was a staffer for the Buddy Roemer Campaign in 2012.
The Finance Committee is responsible for helping the communications committee raise money through proper messaging and content, one on one fundraising through various means, creating financial analytic data, and helping the Treasurer with reports.
We are completely rebuilding this committee to do all forms of fundraising and manage an online store.
Among the needs of the party right now include, but are not limited to:
- Financial Analytics Expert
- Fundraising Specialist in Any Form
- Proficient Assistant Treasurer and/or Bookkeeper for FEC filings
- Auditor (Preferably CPA Certified)
- Online sales specialist
Conclusion
In addition to this list of national needs, there are needs in every state, county and local party that need attention. Even if these positions are filled nationally, there are many positions elsewhere one can fill. If you’d like to get involved in the Reform Party in any way – even if it isn’t listed, please contact us at info@reformparty.org. If you would like to donate to the party, it is possible to do so at www.reformparty.org/contribute.
