Who we are
We're Local
We Pachyderms are active at the local level. People throughout our communities know us. They know Pachyderms have something to say about who and what they are asked to vote for, and we make clear to those in our communities that they can become part of our movement. We can be dynamic, open, vigorous, determined and a force for good in American politics, all the while maintaining our civility and respect for each other.
If we only do what we know how to do best and do more of it, if we dedicate ourselves to extending our influence to every state in America, if we remain steadfastly true to our principles and do not compromise them for anyone. Our value to the Republican Party and this nation will be recognized as a movement that helped make the American Dream a reality.
Education Focused
Political education Pachyderm Clubs provide a place where people can learn about and keep abreast of politics and government. All citizens are equally responsible for our free government. Participating in a Pachyderm Club is one way of carrying out this belief. A Pachyderm is a citizen who is interested in better government and has demonstrated this concern by paying due to the political Club of his choice.
Theodore Roosevelt made the point, “The first requisite of a good citizen in this Republic of ours is that he shall be able and willing to pull his weight.”
Our Covenant
Whereas: Free Government Requires Active Citizens Therefore: Pachyderm Clubs Covenant to Our Communities That:
➢ We will strive to inform and involve all citizens in political participation.
➢ We will endeavor to present, in a civil and respectful environment, opposing viewpoints on political issues.
➢ We will focus on the development of political leaders.
➢ We will orient our members in the ideals of the Pachyderm Club movement.
➢ We will assist in training candidates and volunteers in campaign techniques.
➢ We will seek to diminish the myths and falsehoods about politics and political leaders.
➢ We will support the purposes of the Republican Party and its ideals of liberty and justice for all
501(c)(4)
As a 501(c)(4) educational organization, Pachyderm Clubs should never make contributions to a political candidate from Club funds. The Club may make contributions to other not-for-profit or community organizations; for example, FFA scholarships, sponsoring students to attend Model UN programs, etc.
Individual members may, of course, make contributions on their own behalf to anyone. Individual members may also make personal contributions to political organizations and list their Pachyderm Club as the named sponsor; for example, buying a table for the county Lincoln Day Dinner.