Union County Republican Party Annual Mass Meeting and County Convention

Politics March 20, 2017 , by Content Admin

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Deb S. Curlette, Ph.D. Reporter, Union County GOP 404-664-1328 [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE =======================================================================Union County Republican Party Annual Mass Meeting and County Convention On Saturday, March 18, the Union County Republican Party (UCGOP) convened its County Convention to elect delegates to the 9th District and Georgia State Republican Conventions.

Addressing a packed room at the Pat Haralson Memorial Civic Center, UCGOP Chairman Dale Allison said, “We’re all here for three important reasons – to identify/develop resolutions which reflect key concerns of Union County residents, to determine who will attend and represent us at the 9th District and Georgia State Republican Conventions, and to elect local officers for the next two years.”

Members met by precincts and Precinct Chairmen and Secretaries were elected. Chairman Allison continued, “A straw vote ballot is being distributed to all delegates. Please vote for the person you would like to see elected as GOP State Chairman and as our next Governor. Who would you vote for? The winners will be announced at the conclusion of our County Convention.”

Next, the Union County Convention was convened. Andrew Turnage, immediate past Chairman of the 9th Congressional District and also a member of the State Committee presided over the County Convention. more Union County Republican Party Annual Mass Meeting and County Convention County Convention delegates voted unanimously in favor of three resolutions to present to Governor Deal and the Georgia State Legislature.

These resolutions included: (1) Opposing The Expansion of Non-Partisan Elections by Republican Members of the Georgia General Assembly (2) Resolution Supporting the Repeal of the $5 Hotel/Motel Tax (3) A Resolution for “Constitutional Carry” A fourth resolution also passed but not by a unanimous vote: Resolution Opposing Casino Gambling.

The next important agenda item was the election of delegates to attend the District and State Republication Conventions as representatives of the citizens/voters of Union County. The floor was then opened to nominations for delegates to the 9th District and Georgia State Republican Conventions. Union County has a voting strength of 14 delegates to the District Convention and 11 delegates to the State Convention. Delegates are required to pay their own way and be present when the Convention is in session. As a result of the UCGOP County Convention, all available delegate positions were filled. Further, an alternate was elected in the event a delegate is unable to attend.

The District and State Republican Conventions are open for anyone to attend as a guest if not selected as a delegate. Check the 9th District website (http://www.gagop9.org/) and the State Republican Party website (http://gagop.org/.org/) for on-line guest registration. Everyone’s welcome!

The election of 2017-2019 Union County GOP Officers was held. The following members were elected: Chairman, Dale Allison; 1st VP, Deena Gooch; 2nd VP, J. George Birch; Secretary, Linda Hill; Treasurer, Jack McKechnie; Parliamentarian, Bill Mcquilan; Sergeant at Arms, S.L. (Woody) Woodall.

Following the election, Mr. Turnage installed the newly-elected officers and precinct chairmen. The results of the straw poll were announced. Undecided received the most votes for Chairman of the Georgia GOP. However candidate Alex Johnson received the most votes. Undecided won the election of Governor. more Union County Republican Party Annual Mass Meeting and County Convention

In conclusion, Allison reminded attendees of upcoming events scheduled for Union County: April 15, the next regular meeting of the UCGOP at Pat Haralson Memorial Civic Center at 10 am; April 22, 9th Congressional District Convention at Dillard Convention Center at 10 am and April 28,

State Representative Matt Gurtler Town Hall Meeting at Union County Community Center sponsored by UCGOP and Towns-Union Counties Tea Party.

Cutline: Andrew Turnage Presided over the Union County GOP Covention.

Cutline: 2017-1019 Union County GOP Officers – L to R: Treasurer, Jack McKechnie; Parliamentarian, Bill McQuilan; 1st VP, Deena Gooch; Chairman, Dale Allison; 2nd VP, George Birch; Sergeant at Arms, S.L. (Woody) Woodall; not pictured Secretary, Linda Hill.

Cutline: 2017-2019 Precinct Chairmen – L to R: Mel Prime, 1st; Doug Sheetz, 2nd; Jim Glanton, 3rd; Rob Thibodeaux, 4th, not pictured-Bernie Fontaine, 5th.

Submitted by Deb S, Curlette, Ph.D., UCGOP Reporter ###