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<p>Uh, this would be the best way to make sure you DON’T get a nomination. </p>
<p>For the umpteenth time, you do NOT need to know your MOC, or be of the same political party, or make a political contribution. The main reason that MOCs use citizen committees is to get away from charges of favoritism and nepotism. I’m not naive enough to believe there aren’t any exceptions, but I’ve yet to hear of one.</p>
<p>When I was applying, my parents were actively working to unseat the MOC who gave me the nom. So, it really doesn’t matter. </p>
<p>As for writing thank-you notes, I’m not sure I have a strong feeling either way. If you do write one, make it VERY short & sweet. That said, it’s not necessary and there is a risk that, depending on the recipient, it may be viewed as sucking up. </p>
<p>In the job context, I’ve never made a hiring decision based on whether someone did or did not send me a thank-you note after an interview. Unless the thank-you note had grammatical errors or typos! :)</p>