the trunk Linda McKenzie Chairperson Republican Party of Walker County What an exciting time to be a Republican in Walker County! The Republican Primary was held March 1, 2016 and it is still not complete as we have a run-off election May 24, 2016 for County Commissioners in Precincts 1 and 3 and a Constable run-off in Precinct 2. I feel very blessed to have won the race for County Chair and I will continue to work hard to represent

all Walker County Republicans in that office for the next two years and I am thankful for the vote of confidence you gave me. Thanks to all the candidates who ran for office as a Republican, whether or not you won, lost or have a run-off. It takes a great deal of effort to run for public office and each of you are to be commended for your political and civic engagement. The turnout was very good for the Republican Primary. Over 80% of the voters voted in the Republican Primary. Please remember to vote in the run-off election. We plan on winning every local race in November and we need everyone to support the Republican candidate for President in November and take back the White House. Justice Scalia’s untimely death speaks to the importance of winning the presidency. I want to thank all the delegates who attended the Precinct Conventions and the County Convention in March. If you missed the County Convention, then you missed some wonderful refreshments provided by the WCRW. Judge Sorensen did a fantastic job as County Convention Chairman and I thank her for agreeing to handle those duties. At the County Convention, 25 delegates and 2 alternates were elected to attend the State Convention in Dallas in May. Of particular interest is the fact that the great majority of those going to the State Convention will be going for the first time as a delegate or alternate. Finally, I want to thank all the Republicans who have supported the RPWC with membership contributions. We plan to honor those contributors with a social in the near future and will be providing more information later. If you haven’t completed your membership form and paid your contribution, you can still do so. Contact me or better yet come by the headquarters at 1201 University Ave. to join. This membership is good through December 31, 2016.

Terry Stivers President Walker County Republican Women

My message is one of thanks. 2016 began as a year with challenges, changes and excitement. Every new president is responsible for planning a year of events, an annual fundraiser, promoting

community involvement and club visibility, increasing club membership and a myriad of other duties. The president is guided by club by-laws, supported by district and state personnel, but there is no step-by-step manual to follow. So you surround yourself with wonderful people who share the same vision and principles of conservative Republican policies. I applaud the club’s executive board, our wonderful members and friends, who unselfishly volunteer their time and treasures, who attend and support us and our events! This year we’re also excited to have the support of our first intern, Alex Galvan, who works with the executive board and who is building our website. The website will help us reach out to the public using social media in a new way, to promote Republican candidates and to keep club members informed. In closing, I want to thank the Republican Party of Walker Party for inviting us to collaborate with them in putting out this newsletter. On to win in November!

Spring 2016 Newsletter

Republican Party of Walker CountyPO Box 7394Huntsville, Texas 77342936-661-5754

Walker County Republican WomenPO Box 7382Huntsville, Texas 77342936-661-0525

RPWC Officers:Chair - Linda McKenzieVice-Chair - Richard YawnSecretary - Terry StiversTreasurer - Eric JohnstonSgt. At Arms - Eric FugateParliamentarian - Earl Carter

WCRW Officers: President: Terry StiversVice President: Sally KellySecretary: Carol HayesTreasurer: Pamela Turner

The RPWC headquarters was the location for the drawing for ballot positions for the May 24th primary run-off.Results:

Railroad Commissioner – Gary Gates / Wayne ChristianJudge, Court of Appeals Place 2 – Mary Lou Keel / Ray WhelessJudge, Court of Appeals Place 5 – Scott Walker / Brent WebsterState Representative District 18 – Ernest Bailes / Keith StrahanPrecinct #1 Commissioner – Tom DeYoung / Danny KuykendallPrecinct 2 Constable – Shane Loosier/Reed PrehodaPrecinct 3 Commissioner – Glen Ray Reader / Bill Daugette

Drawing for Ballot PositionImportant Dates

May 7, 2016Huntsville City Council Election

Early Voting: April 25th – May 3rd, 8am – 5 pm

Exceptions:Tuesday, April 26th, 7am – 7pmTuesday, May 3rd, 7am – 7pm

May 12-14, 2016Republican State Convention in Dallas

May 24, 2016 Republican Party Run-off election

Early Voting: May 16th – May 20th, 8am – 5pm

WCRW Intern, Alex GalvanIt’s a “first” for our club! The Walker County Republican Women are pleased to have Alejandra “Alex” Galvan, a SHSU senior, as our intern. Alex at-tends our meetings, has laid the groundwork for building our website, works with members, promotes club events and collaborates with LEAP members on campus. We are so honored to be a part of her mentoring process!

A “standing room only” crowd came out to meet the City Council candidates running for the “At Large Position 1” and to hear from the runoff candidates who will face-off in the May 24th election. No one would have guessed having such a high turnout following early morning severe thunderstorms and rain totals of historical levels. We thank the community and the faithful Republican supporters who attended the April 18th meeting, sponsored by the Walker County Republican Women. The public heard from the following candidates, in their respective races.City Council At Large Position 1: John S. Little and Paul DavidhizarHouse of Representatives District 18: Ernest Bailes and Keith StrahanPrecinct 1 Commissioner: Tom DeYoung and Danny KuykendallPrecinct 2 Constable: Shane Loosier and Reed PrehodaPrecinct 3 Commissioner: Glen Ray Reader and Bill Daugette

Also attending were visitors from the Conroe and the Williamson County area.

WCRW sponsor Last Chance to Talk to Run-off Candidates and First Time to Meet City Council At-Large Candidates

The Walker County Republican Women will host their membership social on Monday, May 16, 2016 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Walker Education Building. Each member is asked to invite a guest to this social so they can learn more about our club, our purpose, upcoming programs, events and fundraisers.

Walker County Republican Women Membership Social!

Republicans from each precinct of Walker County gathered for their respective Precinct Conventions at the Walker County Storm Shelter Auditorium on March 10, 2016. Each of the precincts elected delegates to the County Convention, and a few precincts adopted resolutions for submission at the County Convention.

The Republican Party County Convention was held on March 19, 2016 at the Walker County Storm Shelter Auditorium. Linda McKenzie, chair of the party, served as temporary chair and Judge Tracy Sorensen was elected permanent chair of the convention. Other officers at the convention were Stephanie Fors-Secretary, Earl Carter-Parliamentarian, and Mike Countz-Sergeant-at-Arms. Kudos to the Walker County Republican Women who provided delicious refreshments to participants. Refreshments included fruit, cookies, donuts, kolaches, water, coffee, juices, and other items. Also, thanks to Brian Aldaco and Megan Chapa for welcoming and signing in the delegates to the convention.

The main order of business for the convention was the election of 25 delegates and 2 alternates to the State Convention. Also, participants considered 23 propositions of which 10 passed and will be sent for consideration to the state convention. Most of the propositions dealt with topics of protecting human life, limiting the power of the national government, decriminalization of marijuana and gambling in Texas.

List of Delegates and Alternates to State Convention

Linda McKenzie Eric Fugate Terry StiversJudy Emmett Gerald Skidmore Richard YawnDorothy Yawn Kara Veinotte Cynthia PrehodaStephanie Fors Kay Deahl Debra DaugetteThomas Leeper Mike Yawn Alex GalvanMegan Chapa Kaitlyn Tyra Karla RosalesChad Byrd Bobby Gardner Micah SlaughterBarbara Ann Sloan Debra Jean Hardy Mason MorrisonTore Fossum Larry Hughes Leah Boyd

Precinct and County Conventions

Walker County Republican Women Website!

Thanks go out to Alex Galvan, our WCRW intern and LEAP Ambassador and Debra Daugette for

their work in creating our website. Currently under construction, we will send out a notification when it

is ready to launch!

Candidate ForumThe Republican Party of Walker County hosted a Candidate Forum at the Katy and E. Don Walker Building on February 4, 2016. In attendance were 125 people to hear candidates and representatives from all local precinct races, the District 8 State Representative race and the Congressional District 18 race. Each of the candidates present were asked 2 questions each and then were given an opportunity for a closing statement. Richard Yawn, RPWC Vice-Chair, hosted the event as party chair Linda McKenzie was one of the candidates in the program. Austin Campbell, SHSU student and political science major, assisted by asking questions of the candidates.

“Join the WCRW and the RPWC”Walker County Republicans can join like-minded voters and help strengthen the GOP by joining the Republican Party of Walker County and the Walker County Republican Women if you are not already a member.

Membership dues are the most important source of income a local party has and you can assist by completing the attached membership forms for the Republican Party of Walker County and /or the Walker County Republican Women. Also, men can join the WCRW as associate members, so if you are not already a member you want to take advantage of that opportunity.

More members provide reliable funding to the local party and with steady and predictable income we can continue to promote Republican ideals and candidates. Of course, we will need volunteers to help staff the Headquarters and, as elections roll around, we will need members to assist with events and getting out the vote. If you are willing to assist, please let us know.

Grassroots volunteers and donors are the lifeblood of the Republican Party of Walker County and we need your support. Please donate today and sign up to volunteer. The Republican Party of Walker County and the Walker County Republican Women thank you for your support.

The 2016 Reagan Dinner was held January 28th at the Lowman Student Center Ballroom with over 200 attending the event sponsored by the Republican Party of Walker County. Prior to the dinner the Walker County Republican Women hosted a social hour and welcomed guests to the dinner. Party Chair Linda McKenzie welcomed the guests. Constable of Precinct #4 Gene Bartee gave the Invocation and County Tax Assessor Collector Diana McRae led the pledges. County Judge Danny Pierce introduced Representative Kevin Brady who talked about his role as Chairman of House Ways and Means Committee and his plans for reforms.

Mike Yawn introduced the keynote speaker, Chase Untermeyer, who served in the administration of three Republican Presidents: Reagan, Bush 41, and Bush 43. His duties included Ambassador to Qatar, Director of the Voice of America, Assistant to the President, and Assistant Secretary of the Navy and Executive Assistant to the Vice President. He shared with us his experiences while serving in the Reagan Administration. Of particular interest was the way he gave his speech a local flavor by talking about James Baker who served as President Reagan’s chief of Staff. Mr. Baker’s grandfather, Capt. James E. Baker, was born in Huntsville, TX and raised in Dodge.

Reagan Dinner a Huge Success!

Vice Chair Richard Yawn and wife, Dorothy joined in some holiday cheer at the Governor’s mansion in Austin on December 5, 2015 as they celebrated Christmas in true Texas style at the 1st Annual Grassroots Christmas Party!! The Abbott’s were eager to celebrate the season with all of their Republican friends from around Texas.

Events!

The weather cooperated, the donors were generous, and the teams were evenly matched. These ingredients made the LEAP Center’s 7thAnnual “Democrats and Republicans Charity Football Game” a recipe for fun, philanthropy, and fundraising.Although the game ended in a 77-77 draw, the real winners were the local YMCA and the John Holcombe Scholarship, two worthy causes that will split the $6,500 in funds raised by the event.The teams, clad in Bearkat orange and blue, consisted of both Democrats and Republicans, a mix of LEAP Ambassadors, community officials, and SHSU alumni. Several, incidentally, will be delegates to this year’s TX Republican Convention, including: Mike Yawn, Megan Chapa, Kaitlyn Tyra, and Alejandra Galvan.Paul Olle took some terrific photographs, including some exciting halftime action such as a sack race and a YMCA dance. And many donors were on hand, including representatives from Republican Party of Walker County, the Walker County Dem-ocratic Club, the Walker County Republican Women, Terry Stivers, Mac and Leanne Woodward, Dr. Thomas Haase, Ralph and Linda Pease, Sally Kelly, and Dr. Ashley Ross. Additional donors included Dr. Rhonda Callaway; the Political Science faculty; Student Legal & Mediation Services; Gay Nell Hall; Richard and Dorothy Yawn; Dean Abbey Zink; Justice Tom Gray; Bill and Carol Hyman; Stephanie Fors; the Audrey Biggar Law Firm; Smither, Martin, Henderson, & Blazek; Dr. Mitzi Mahoney, Heartfield Florist (Judge Danny Pierce and Cindy Pierce); Dr. John Domino; Gerald Skidmore; Dr. Heather Evans; and Judge Tracy Sorensen.

7th Annual Democrat vs Republican Charity Football Game

Events!January 9WCRW President, Terry Stivers and Committee Chairs Debra Daugette and Madilene Loosier, attended the Senatorial District 5 “Training for Convention” in Bryan Texas on Saturday January 9, 2016. The meeting was hosted by the Brazos County Republican Party and the Brazos County Republican Women.At this meeting, we learned about the Precinct and County Conventions, the selection of delegates and State convention process. Every county was represented.

February 4Walker County Republican Women participated in the Candidate Forum, sponsored by the Republican Party of Walker County, which was held on February 4, 2016 in the Walker Education Building Auditorium. The Women provided water and an information table in the lobby before the Forum. A table was also setup for candidate materials. Thanks also go out to the LEAP Ambassador for emceeing the program. Kudos to all for a highly successful night!

February 6thTFRW-2016 Boot Camp TrainingDebra Daugette, Sally Kelly and Terry Stivers attended the 2016 Boot Camp Training in Houston Texas on February 6, 2016, sponsored by the Texas Federation of Republican Women. Attendees could select from workshops and training on various topics and were treated to hear luncheon speaker, Republican Party of Texas Chairman Tom Mechler. It was a full day of training and information to carry forward to the State Convention.

February 15, 2016 Walker County Republican Women invited Program Coordinator for SHSU’s Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas, Rebecca Bowden, to speak about Immigration and Human Trafficking Monday Febru-ary 15 at the Walker Education Center’s Gibbs Hall. She teaches a human trafficking class for law enforcement officers for greater awareness and training. She commented that 50 percent of trafficking victims are children. Human trafficking is a multi billion dollar industry in the United States.

March 19th Walker County ConventionThe Walker County Republican Women hosted the breakfast and refreshments for the Walker County Convention on Saturday March 19, 2016. Members of the club donated coffee, orange juice, muffins, fruit, snacks and candy.

March 21st“Open Carry” was the topic for the Walker County Republican Women’s luncheon meeting on March 21, 2016. Members, elected officials, guests and the general public heard from speakers, Sheriff Clint McRae, Walker County District Attorney David Weeks and Asst District Attorney Stephanie Stroud on recent legislation. They explained Texas Law and what gun owners must know about buying, possessing, carrying and the use of firearms.

2015 Christmas Pictures!

Items Available at Headquarters for Donations to Support the PartyPillows, Scarves, Full and Half Aprons!

Special thanks go to Kay Deahl for opening up her beautiful home and hosting the annual Walker County Republican Women Christmas Party December 10th, 2015. The WCRW would also like to thank so manypeople who made this event a special night. Thanks go out to LEAP Ambassadors who helped with setup, greeting guests, serving refreshments and food. We also appreciate the SHSU Music Department, who provided music for the night. WCRW installs new officers in December and so we thank Judge Tracy Sorensen, for installing the WCRW 2016-2017 officers. And finally, we thank the Christmas Party Committee members, Kay Deahl, Dorothy Yawn, and Terry Stivers for their time and energy for a wonderful and successful night! Approximately 100 members and guests enjoyed great food, amazing desserts and drinks.

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