Speaker 1 opened the meeting by framing the caucus as a grassroots method of selecting party nominees and explained how the current 'dual track' system works: candidates may win the ballot through the caucus/convention process or by gathering signatures. "One of the reasons that we like the caucus system ... is that it's a grassroots system," the presenter said.

Organizers urged attendees to pre-register online to shorten lines and simplify check-in. Materials and a preregistration link will be posted on party websites (state and county). Volunteers will staff a help desk for people who cannot preregister; organizers said they will post QR codes and position volunteers at building entrances so people can register outside where mobile service may be available.

The meeting explained the order of in-person voting: precinct chair, precinct vice chair, secretary/treasurer (sometimes combined), state delegates, then county delegates. The presidential preference poll — the party's primary ballot — is cast at caucus but counted after precinct-level elections are completed. To avoid double voting, organizers suggested wristbands or different-colored ballots. "If your only interest is in casting that ballot, then do it," the presenter said, adding that the presidential count is submitted later to district leadership and the state party.

Attendees were shown two methods for electing winners when multiple candidates run: multiple-round elimination (drop the two lowest vote-getters and revote until someone reaches 50%+) and preferential (ranked) balloting. Because many volunteers lack training in preferential counting this year, organizers recommended multiple-round balloting as the practical option.

The meeting also covered absentee ballots. Voters who cannot attend must preregister and submit a copy of their photo ID when returning an absentee ballot; ballots should be sealed in the required envelope with the signature across the flap. Households may have a family member deliver multiple household absentee ballots; precinct chairs may collect absentee ballots in their precinct (a policy attendees noted was vulnerable to gaming but remains in place by precinct vote).

On logistics, the county party said it will run trainings for precinct chairs (one scheduled in Alpine City Council Chambers at 11:00), distribute flyers, and hold meet-and-greets and debates in the six weeks between caucus night and the county convention. The presenters emphasized delegates' duties beyond simply voting at convention — delegates should vet candidates, ask consistent questions and consult the party platform and constitution before casting votes.

The session closed with reminders about resources on ucrp.org and the state party site and practical tips for running precinct meetings, staffing counting tables, and preparing volunteers for help desks and ballots.