Caucus

I'll admit, I've never been to a caucus meeting.  I've heard about them, but really wasn't sure what happened there and if I really needed to attend.
This year there has been a huge push to get more people to attend their caucuses.  I thought about it.  Then, Gavin informed me that he had volunteered to help at the Republican caucus and I was going with him.  Isn't it great when your kids are better than you?
We arrived 30 minutes early and the parking lot at the Junior High was already full.  I did manage to get a seat in our precinct's room (the band room).  They filled the room with chairs and by 7:30 all the seat were full and about 30 people were standing.  I was very lucky and sat next to Kristie Hampton, who probably felt like she was sitting next to a squirmy toddler.  My back was really hurting and I just couldn't get comfortable.  About half way through she was so kind and rubbed my back.  What a great person!
Gavin spent his time showing people to their precinct's rooms and answering questions.  After the meetings started, Gavin and a few other Scouts came back to our room and distributed and collected ballots.  He also helped tally votes.  He did a great job and was very responsible.
I'm glad I attended.  I now understand better how the caucus system works and I feel good about contributing by casting my vote for delegates.  I was only able to vote for the Precinct Chair and Vice Chair (by then it was 9:30 pm and I was in charge of getting four Scouts home on a school night).  I'm happy with who we voted in and I'm confident they will pick the best person to represent us.