POLITICO's James Hohmann reports:

On two private conference calls scheduled for next week, Ron Paul will stress to supporters that he wants them to respect decorum and act with civility during the Republican National Convention in Tampa.

The Texas congressman’s campaign says it has identified 373 delegates and alternates who support Paul, even if some are legally required to vote for another candidate on the first ballot.

Paul doesn’t want anyone acting like a jerk in his name, but he also wants the libertarian wing of the party to endure as a force in the GOP and fears that inappropriate demonstrations could rub potential converts the wrong way.

“Ron will express his wishes that we’re respectful,” Jesse Benton, Paul’s campaign chairman, told POLITICO.

Romney has enough committed delegates to secure the nomination, but Paul is technically still a candidate and his supporters who are able plan to vote for him.

Paul’s son, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, has a speaking slot at the convention. Paul himself will hold an event outside the convention the Sunday before festivities begin. His political team will also work to shape the party platform as the RNC platform committee convenes this coming Monday.