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UCRP
News
February
UCRP
Meeting
 Over
fifty people attended the February meeting. Speaking at the event
was State School Superintendent Kathy Cox who discussed
what she has done for Georgia’s education system and what she
would like to do if re-elected. Tift County educator Richard
Woods who is challenging Cox in the Republican primary in
July discussed his vision for Georgia’s education system. State
Representative Tom Knox, a candidate for State Insurance
and Fire Safety Commissioner spoke on what he would do to reform
insurance rates in Georgia. Linda Herren, the Republican
National Committeewoman from Georgia spoke about the upcoming
census and the recent Republican National Committee meeting in
Hawaii. Also attending were Jeff Langley and Raymond
George, candidates for District Attorney; representatives
for the Nathan Deal and John Oxendine for Governor Campaigns;
the Gerry Purcell for State Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner
Campaign; the Roger Hines for State School Superintendent; Chris
Cates for Congress; and Doug MacGinnitie for Secretary of State.
January
UCRP
Meeting
 Our
January meeting drew over 50 people listening to speakers for
statewide office. Maria Sheffield, a candidate for State
Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner spoke about her candidacy
and stressed her business background that she would bring to office
if elected. Doug MacGinnitie who is seeking the post of
Secretary of State discussed his background and qualifications
for the office. Melvin Everson running for State Labor
Commissioner discussed the need to improve Georgia’s employment
rate and other changes he would bring to office. In addition to
the featured speakers, Bill Stephens, a candidate for Congress,
Jeff Langley and Raymond George, candidates for
District Attorney, representatives for Nathan Deal for Congress,
Chris Cates for Congress, Sam Olens for Attorney General, Gerry
Purcell for State Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner, Tom
Graves for Congress, and Brian Kemp for Secretary of State were
in attendance.
December
Christmas Party
 The
Union County Republican Party held its annual Christmas Party
on December 17, 2009 at Victoria’s Sweet Shop in Blairsville.
The party put everyone into the spirit of the Christmas season.
Entertainment was provided the Christmas Chorale by students of
Young Harris College. Attendee were asked to sign holiday greeting
cards for our men and women from Union County serving in the armed
forces. The Party is sending pre-paid phone cards to members of
the armed forces serving in defense of our country. Candidates
and representatives of federal and state campaigns also were on
hand to enjoy the festive holiday spirit.
November
UCRP
Meeting
 Our
November speakers were Jeremy Jones who is running for
United States Congress; Stephen Northington, a candidate
for State Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner; and District
Attorney Stan Gunter who is running for the State Court
of Appeals. Jones
in his speech outlined the conservative principles that had led
him to make this race and pledged if elected he would take no
earmarks for the district or contributions from special interests.
Northington spoke of his plan to bring down insurance rates in
Georgia if elected and how he wanted to make the state insurance
friendly so businesses would want to do business in Georgia. Gunter
discussed his race for the Court of Appeals and how he would apply
his experience from having served as District Attorney to the
courts.
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Next
Meeting: Our monthly meeting
will be on April 17th! There will be no March
Meeting because of the Reagan Day Dinner.
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OUR
LOCATION HAS CHANGED TO
JB ROOSTERS (Next to Save-A-Lot)
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Speakers at
the April meeting will be Eric Johnson, candidate for Governor,
Lee Hawkins candidate for 9th District Congress, Brian
Kemp, Incumbent for Secretary of State, and Steve Tarvin,
candidate for 9th District Congress. This is an excellent opportunity
to interact with various candidates for statewide and federal
offices. Each candidate in addition to speaking on their reasons
for running office and their vision if elected will respond to
any questions that attendees may have on federal and state issues.
(more
inofrmation on our meeting)
Notations:
Reagan
Day Dinner
Everyone
is welcome to the first Annual Reagan Day Dinner on March 13,
2010 in Union County, GA. Radio host and television commentator
Martha Zoller will be the featured speaker at the event that will
celebrate the life and achievements of our fortieth President.
Candidates for local, federal, and state offices will be attending.
There will be a silent auction, straw poll and photos to be taken
with President Reagan. For more information click
here.
9th
& 11th District Picnic
Gordon County
Republican Party presents 9th & 11th District Picnic, hosted by
the Gordon County GOP -- Saturday, April 17, 2010 -- Calhoun,
GA. Tickets
are $12 in advance (or $20 for a couple) and $15 at the door.
A
True Republican Patriot Passes
 Mr.
Basil Gordon Ford
68, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday evening, February
17, 2010 in Union General Hospital in Blairsville. Basil was born
on February 13, 1942, in Jenessee, Michigan, a son of the late
Basil Gordon Ford, Sr., and Mary Elizabeth Lee Ford. He had been
living in Blairsville since 2002, moving here from Flint, Michigan.
Basil attended The House of Prayer Interdenominational Church
in Blairsville. Surviving Basil are his church family at The House
of Prayer.
Congratulations
to Representative Stephen Allison!
Our
own Representative Stephen Allison became the Deputy Whip of the
State House.
REMINDER
on Candidate Qualifying
Last
Day to qualify is April 30th at noon for the July General Primary
Ballot. Stay tuned for more local information.
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