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In this Issue
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Message from the Chairman
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Grassroots Volunteer Spotlight – Charles & Louise Strickland
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GAGOP “Vet to Vet” Program Clears Storm Damage for Veterans
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GAGOP Chairmen’s Dinner featuring Governor Haley Barbour
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Grilling with the Governor
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GAGOP Local Party & Precinct Training
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Congratulations to the Rockdale-Newton Young Republicans
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Bowling with Fulton GOP & the Buckhead Young Republicans
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9th District GOP Hosting 2011 Freedom Ride & Concert
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Gilmer County GOP Chairman Invites You to get Involved!
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Brooks County GOP Hosts Booth at the Skillet Festival
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Athens-Clarke County GOP Hosting 2011 Fall Fest
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Chattahoochee Republican Women’s Club Holding Monthly Meeting featuring Commissioner Gary Black
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Contribute
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Weekly Quote
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“Excessive taxation will carry reason & reflection to every man’s door, and particularly in the hour of election.”
–Thomas Jefferson
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GAGOP Public Opinion Survey
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Tell us your thoughts, Georgia! Take the GAGOP Pubic Opinion Survey today, and help us prepare for victory in 2012!
Click here to access the Survey!
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Voter Registration
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The privilege to vote freely in an open election is one of the most valuable and inalienable rights afforded to all lawful citizens in a democratic society. As a resident and a citizen of the great State of Georgia, you have the unparalleled opportunity to place your vote for all of your local, statewide and federal representation. At this vital time in our country, it is more important than ever for your voice to be heard. Would you like to register to vote, review your information or update your previous voter registration? Visit the Secretary of State’s ‘My Voter Page‘ for more information today.
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What’s Your View?
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Georgia Democratic Representative Hank Johnson has introduced legislation to abolish the federal debt ceiling. I believe…
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News from the RNC
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The $1.5 Trillion Tax Hike
The President’s Plan For A Massive Tax Hike Is A Blueprint For Pleasing His Base Filled With Previously Rejected Proposals
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Did you know?
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The first Republican Presidential Candidate was John C. Fremont, who ran in 1856 with the slogan “Free Soil, Free Men, and Frémont.”
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Statewide Events!
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Thursday, September 22nd
8:00 AM – Georgia Republican Foundation – Policy Panel Discussion on Economic Development
6:30 PM – Athens GOP Fall Fest
7:00 PM – Georgia Republican Party Grassroots Training – 13th District
7:00 PM – Jackson County GOP Meeting
7:00 PM – Bibb County Republican Party General Meeting
7:00 PM – DeKalb County Republican Party – Precinct Training at DeKalb GOP HQ
8:30 PM – Georgia Tech College Republicans – Debate Watching Party
8:30 PM – Fulton County Republican Party Debate Viewing Party
Saturday, September 24th
8:00 AM – Catoosa County GOP ”Mobilizing for Victory 2012- Taking Our Country Back”
8:00 AM – DeKalb County Republican Party – 4th Saturday GOP Breakfast
9:00 AM – Columbia County Republican Party September Breakfast
10:00 AM – Paulding County Republican Women’s Club September Meeting
12:00 PM – Douglas County GOP participates in September Saturdays
Monday, September 26th
7:00 PM – Jasper County Republican Meeting
Does your organization have an upcoming event? Click here to add your event to the GAGOP website and newsletter!
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Message from Chairman Sue P. Everhart - September 21, 2011
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Dear Friends,
It is an exciting time at the Georgia Republican Party! Though we are still nearly 14 months away from the pivotal elections taking place on November 6, 2012, we have already begun preparations to ensure Republican victories across the board. And though much has been accomplished, there is even more yet to be done.
In an effort to effectively and powerfully prepare our grassroots activists for the upcoming election cycles, we have begun hosting GAGOP Local Party & Precinct Training Sessions across every corner of Georgia. These sessions are designed to equip Georgia’s grassroots with all the tools needed to succeed locally, and will serve as an invaluable resource for Republicans on every level.
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Grassroots Volunteer Spotlight – Charles & Louise Strickland
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In September of 1963, fifty Newton County, Georgia citizens came together to form one of the first Republican organizations in the entire state. The Newton County Goldwater Club, as it was first known, brought Republican supporters together to aide Barry Goldwater in his bid for the Presidency opposite Democrat Lyndon B. Johnson. Though Goldwater would not win the election, he did manage to carry six states- and one of them was Georgia.
Two of the individuals behind the rise of the Republican movement in Georgia were Charles and Louise Strickland, a young married couple living in Covington. After the election, Mr. & Mrs. Strickland decided to move the organization forward and laid the groundwork for the Newton County Republican Party, an active group to this day.
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GAGOP “Vet to Vet” Program Clears Storm Damage for Veterans
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Led by Col. Larry Mrozinski, the Strategic Partner of the GAGOP Executive Committee for Veteran’s Outreach, the “Vet to Vet” Program came together this month to clear storm damage for Georgia’s veterans. Thanks to the hard work of many, the initiative was extremely successful!
To find out how you can get involved in the GAGOP “Vet to Vet” program, contact Col. Larry Mrozinski at mrozinski6@bellsouth.net.
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GAGOP Chairmen’s Dinner featuring Governor Haley Barbour
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Please join
Georgia Republican Party
Chairman Sue P. Everhart
for the
Chairmen’s Dinner 2011
Honoring Former GAGOP Chairmen
Featuring
The Honorable Haley Barbour
Governor of the State of Mississippi
Monday, November 14th
6:00 PM Reception/Registration
7:00 PM Dinner
Marriott Marquis
265 Peachtree Center Avenue
Downtown Atlanta
Business Attire
For more information, visit http://www.gagop.org/documents/ChairmensDinnerInvite.pdf
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Grilling with the Governor
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Please make plans to attend the 1st Annual “Grilling with the Governor” event on October 8, 2011, 11am – 2pm.
Live Entertainment Featuring: The Jesters
Join us for some great food and fellowship.
Everyone is invited.
Please forward to your fellow Republicans and friends!
Tickets are $15 each. Children 6 and under are free. T-shirts available to all registered participants. Event will be held Rain or Shine – No Refunds. To sign up, please click here and register online.
For more information, please call 770.297.0011 or email info@nathandeal.org
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GAGOP Local Party & Precinct Training
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This fall, the Georgia Republican Party will be traveling the state to host a series of GAGOP Local Party and Precinct Training Sessions. These sessions will equip Georgia’s grassroots with all the tools needed to succeed in next year’s elections, and will serve as an invaluable resource for Republicans on every level. The trainings are FREE and are the kickoff to the GAGOP “Remember Next November” Campaign.
The sessions will focus on three key areas:
G – Growing the Grassroots
O – Operating our Party
P – Procedures and Rules
For additional information, visit us at www.facebook.com/GAGOP
September 22- 13th District GOP, 7:00pm The Olive Tree Restaurant 849 Thorton Rd Lithia Springs, GA 30122
September 27 – 11th District GOP, 6:30pm Greenbrooke Senior Community 149 Greenfield Road Hiram, GA 30141
September 29- Fulton County GOP, 5th and 6th District GOP, 7:00pm Fulton County GOP Headquarters 5920 Roswell Road NE Sandy Springs, GA 30328
October 1- 3rd District GOP, 10:00am Roosevelt Conference Center 6391 Roosevelt Highway Warm Springs, GA 31830
October 8- 8th District GOP, 9:00am Alderman Hall at the Monroe County Welcome Center 68 North Lee Street Forsyth, Georgia 31029
October 15- 2nd District GOP, 10:00am Location TBD
October 18- Fayette GOP, 6:30pm Fayette County GOP Headquarters 111 South Glynn Street Fayetteville, GA
October 22- 10th District GOP, 10:00am Athens Technical College 1317 Athens Highway Elberton, GA 30635
October 22- 12th District GOP, Time & Location TBD
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Congratulations to the Rockdale-Newton Young Republicans
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The Georgia Republican Party would like to congratulate, recognize and welcome the recently reorganized Rockdale-Newton Young Republicans Club! Led by Chairman C.J. Lester, the club will hold their first meeting on October 20th at 7:00pm. This organization is open to all Republicans between the ages of 18-41, and is a great way to make your mark on the future of our Party!
For more information, or to find out how you can get involved today, visit them online at http://www.rockdaleyr.com/index/newyr.html or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=39651187578.
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Bowling with Fulton GOP & the Buckhead Young Republicans
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Join the Buckhead Young Republicans and the Fulton county Republican Party next Tuesday, September 27th, for a night of fun and friendship at GOP Bowling!
As part of the Fulton County GOP’s Outreach Program, they have partnered with the Buckhead YR’s for a night of fun and political and professional networking as we prepare to march ahead into 2012. Even if you don’t bowl, come on out, bring a friend, put on a name tag and meet fellow professionals, new and old, who think a lot like you!
Location:
Midtown Bowl
1936 Piedmont Circle NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
The cost is only $25 per lane (up to 6 people per lane to split the cost) & $4 for shoe rental.
To RSVP of for more information, visit them online: http://www.fultongop.org/view/buckhead-young-republicans_2.aspx
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9th District GOP Hosting 2011 Freedom Ride & Concert
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Join Congressman Tom Graves and the 9th District Republican Committee on Saturday, October 22nd for the 2011 9th District Freedom Ride & Concert!
The ride will begin at 10:00 AM with two separate wings: the West Wing, leaving from Calhoun, and the East Wing, leaving from Cumming.
The two wings will then meet at the Unity Stop in Ellijay at Noon.
At which point the Freedom Ride will officially come together as Congressman Graves will lead riders as they travel from Ellijay to Dahlonega.
Freedom Ride Route: GA-52 East from Ellijay to GA-515; GA-515 Blue Ridge to Blairsville Bypass; US-129 Blood Mountain to GA-9 Turner’s Corner in White County; GA-9 to Dahlonega
Following the ride, the 9th District GOP invites you to join them in Dahlonega for the 2011 Freedom Rally & Concert featuring the Buckner Brothers Band!
For more information or to register today, visit http://www.gagop9.com/Freedom-Ride-2011.html
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Gilmer County GOP Chairman Invites You to get Involved!
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Please review the following opportunities to get involved with the local party from Gilmer County GOP Chairman George McClellan:
The next meeting of the Gilmer County GOP will feature Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens as our guest. This area went for Sam in a big way last year because he said he would attack the unconstitutional policies of the Federal Government as they affected Georgia, especially the Obamacare nonsense that threatens to unleash its deadly poison after 2013. His efforts have resulted in the 11th US Circuit Court to declare Obama’s mandate unconstitutional. Since then he has been favorably involved in Georgia’s water problem and one or two other legal items he promised to attack.
Also, in support of the 9th District’s fund raiser, Gilmer County will host the meeting point of the two arms, East and West, of the 9th District GOP Freedom Ride on October 22nd. Refreshments will be available before both arms rally together to complete the ride to Dahlonega.
Gilmer County is located in north Georgia about 80 miles north of Atlanta. It is part of the 9th District of Georgia – third most conservative District in the country!
For more information, visit Gilmer GOP online at http://www.gilmergagop.org/.
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Brooks County GOP Hosts Booth at the Skillet Festival
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Last Saturday, the Brooks County Republican Party hosted a booth at the Brooks County Skillet Festival on the Courthouse Square in Quitman, Georgia. They had a great time meeting new supporters and discussing the issues with citizens of Brooks and surrounding counties, and shared a lot of great ideas as they prepare for 2012!
Keep up the great work, Brooks County GOP!
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Athens-Clarke County GOP Hosting 2011 Fall Fest
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On Thursday, September 22nd at 6:30 PM, the Athens-Clarke County Republican Party will be hosting the 2011 Fall Festival. Taking place at the famous “Moose Yard” at Locos Pub & Grill in Athens, the event will feature a great line-up of guest speakers from across the state along with the always-popular raffle!
BBQ Plates can be purchased for $7.00, and raffle tickets will be sold for $5.00 & $10.00.
HOW TO ORDER TICKETS
Email Athens GOP Officers
Chairman: Matt Brewster – chairman@athensgop.com
Vice Chair: Karen Schwind – kssch2@yahoo.com
2nd Vice Chair: Tim Wright – timwright33@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Michelle Burnum – mrbchim@aol.com
Secretary: Chelsea Magee – secretary@athensgop.com
Call to order (706) 546-4280 Leave a message letting us know how many tickets you want.
Message the Athens-Clarke County GOP on Facebook & Twitter
Tickets will be available at the Fall Fest, and the Raffle Drawing will take place at the end of the event. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Chattahoochee Republican Women’s Club Holding Monthly Meeting featuring Commissioner Gary Black
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The Chattahoochee Republican Women’s Club will host Georgia’s Commissioner of Agriculture, Gary Black, to discuss the role of the Department of Agriculture in Georgia, and to also entertain the crowd with his rendition of a medley of patriotic songs.
Candidates and Elected Officials are welcome to attend, and will be given time to speak to the audience. Members and guests are also welcome, and men may join as Associated Members.
Light refreshments will be served.
The meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 27th, at 7:30pm.
Location:
Merrill Gardens
655 Mansell Road
Roswell, GA 30076
For more information, please contact Marjean Birt at (770) 596-4773 or email Barbara Hartman at barbhartman@earthlink.net.
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GAGOP Events – Send us your Photos!
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Has your local, county or district GOP organization hosted or participated in any events recently? If so, we would love to hear about the details and share them with Republicans all across Georgia!
Send your events and photos to Chris Kelleher at Chris@gagop.org, and keep an eye out for your organization to be featured in a future GAGOP Newsletter!
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Help Lead the Charge Today!
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With just over a year until the most critical election in our lifetimes, we must all unite for the common cause of defeating Barack Obama. As the only entity in the state that is fully committed to electing a Republican President in 2012, please consider giving $25, $35, or any amount to support our important cause today! The stakes are too high to stand on the sidelines, we need every Republican in Georgia on our winning team!
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