College Right-to-Life Handbook
Andrew A. Siicree
Note: This handbook was originally published in 1985. Much of the general advice is still valid; however, be aware that the specific names, contact information, etc. in this handbook may be out of date.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Section One: The Workings of a College Right-to-Life Group
Chapter One: Why have a College Right-to-Life Group?
The Reasons Why
Chapter Two: How Do you Get Started?
Step One: Preparing Yourself
Step Two: Creating Awareness
Step Three: Involving Others
Step Four: The Interest Session
Step Five: The Group Core
Step Six: Gaining Recognition
Chapter Three: Organizational Structures and Goals
Organizational Structures
Group Continuity
The Group Constitution
Group Elections and Choosing a Name
Areas of Activities
The Scope of Pro-Life Issues
Chapter Four: Building Up the Group
Operational Strategies: General Group Meetings
Operational Strategies: Officers' and Committee Meetings
Operational Strategies: Group Projects and Activities
Setting Short-Range Goals
Social Activities
What Records Should Your Group Keep?
Your Group's Relationship to Other Pro-Life Organizations
How To Handle Opposition
Who Can Help Your Group?
Chapter Five: Leading a Small Campus Organization
Why Do You Need Leadership?
What is Leadership?
The Tasks of Leadership
How Does a Leader Work?
Skills of Leadership: Communication
Skills of Leadership: Sharing Authority
Skills of Leadership: Utilizing Group Resources
Skills of Leadership: Setting an Example
Skills of Leadership: Representing the Group
Skills of Leadership: Planning and Control
Skills of Leadership: Evaluation
Section Two: Ideas for the College Right-to-Life Group
Chapter Six: Membership
Who Is Responsible for Membership?
Contacting New Students
Keeping Members Active
Chapter Seven: Publicity
Who Should Be In Charge?
On-Campus Publicity
Off-Campus Publicity
Chapter Eight: Education
Speakers
Presentations
Other Educational Activities
Chapter Nine: Social Action
Direct Involvement
Indirect Help
Chapter Ten: Political Education and Political Action
Political Involvement
Protests
Chapter Eleven: Resources
Group Resources
Campus Resources
Off-Campus Resources
Chapter Twelve: Fund Raising
How Should Your Group Handle Its Funds?
Earning Money
Donations
Funds From Student Government
APPENDICES © Copyright Andrew A. Siicree, 1985, 1997.
Permission is granted to any pro-life group or pro-life individual
to copy this handbook provided that proper attribution is given.
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