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| Newsletter – May 2008 Our next meeting will be May 22, at Vetoni’s Restaurant in Gun Barrel City , 6:00pm to eat, 7:00pm for meeting. We will not have a guest speaker, instead we are asking members who have an email that they would like to share or a story, to please share them with the club. We will also be discussing our next fundraiser which will take place after the summer break. Please feel free to bring a guest or a potential member. Minutes, April 24, 2008: President Mark Hall called the meeting to order at 7:10pm. He gave a short welcome to members and guest. Mark led a pray and Connie Blaylock led the pledges. Mark introduced our guest speaker, Henderson County Republican Chair, Don Geddie. Mr. Geddie discussed the county conventions and the resolutions that where presented during the conventions. He also spoke about Victory 08 and his trip to Lubbock . State Convention is scheduled for June 16-18. We have 26 delegates and 24 alternates. Henderson County has a new election coordinator, Denise Hernandez; Mr. Geddie said she is working well. Mr. Geddie introduced the Henderson Co. Republican website coordinator, David Hill. David gave web address as www.hendersoncogop.com. Sara Taylor made announcement, Lone Star Rep. Women is have Borah Van Dormolen as guest speaker. Ms. Van Dormolen is running for Republican National Committeewomen. All are welcome to come here her Thursday, May 8 at Republican Headquarters. Discussion on fundraiser, Carol Yarboro suggested a Chili Supper in Sept. or Oct. David Hill talked about an East Texas Republican Rally possible in July; they will need help to organize it. It will let people know what life will be like under Obama or Clinton. John McCain has been invited to speak, are waiting on word from him and are looking at the Athens area for the event. More info as it gets closer on the website. May will be our last meeting before summer break, we will reconvene in August. Roger Yardley suggested putting a sign outside by door of restaurant to let people know we are having a meeting. Carol Yarboro made motion that Scott McKee get a sign, James Owen made second motion. Passed. Roger Yardley made motion to adjourn, Dan Gipe made second motion. Passed. Submitted by Connie Blaylock, Recording Secretary For Your Information I hope to see each and every one of you at this meeting as it will be two months before the next. Please remember to bring a story, poem, statement, or political email you may have received that you would like to share with the club. I hope everyone has a fun and safe summer, and that you are able to do everything you plan. Quote of the Month: As you slide down the banisters of life may the splinters never point the wrong way… Irish Saying |
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| Cedar Creek Republican Club Newsletter – August 2008 It is time to come together again for meetings. Our next meeting is August 28th; dinner at 6pm, meeting at 7pm. Our guest speakers will be members that attended the Conventions. I hope each and everyone will com and bring a guest to hear our members tell their fun and fulfilling tales. Minutes for May 22, 2008: Meeting was called to order by Pres. Mark Hall at 7:10pm. Prayer was given by Steve Reagan. Pledges were led by Joseph Blaylock. Devotional given by Connie Blaylock. Mark introduced Joan King with Lone Star Republican Women, David Hill, and Amiee Freeman. They all discussed the July 12, Rally, which brought 3 – 6 counties together to help educate people about the importance of voting. Rally to be held at the Cain Center with free admission 11am to 3 pm or later. CCRC was asked to handle the food sales and vendors. Joan asked if each club could donate $100.00 to 200.00 for decorations. She also said she was going to ask Henderson County Rep. Women to run the registration table and be greeters. David Hill talked about the possible speakers that would be there, some names mentioned where McCain, Dewhurst, Cornyn and others. Amiee Freeman with Young Rep. Club said their group would be there to help young voters and get them involved. Ashley McKee brought us up to date on the fundraiser Scheduled for Sept 27th. It will be a Chili Supper with all the fixings. Members are asked to sign up for chili, fixings or desserts; you can contact Ashley or Connie Blaylock. More information at the August meeting. It is time for summer break, the club does not meeting in June or July, next meeting will be in August. Connie Blaylock made motion to adjourn; Carla Everett made second motion, adjourned. Submitted by Connie Blaylock, Recording Secretary For Your Information Summer is over school is about to start, I hope everyone was able to do the things they wanted to do. Now, it is time to get busy and prepare for the November General Elections. So, let’s hunker down and get busy! Quote of the Month: Elections belong to the people. It is their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters. - Abraham Lincoln By Connie Blaylock, Editor |