Memorial Day ~ 2011 - REMEMBER!

State GOP Convention Re-Cap!

The 2011 State Republican Party Convention was held May 6-7 in OK City.

PRESS RELEASE- For Immediate Release
Oklahoma Republican Party: 5-9-11

(Oklahoma City) Before a record crowd last Friday evening, Bill and Georgia Williams of Lawton received the Skip Healey "Party Builder" Award from the Oklahoma Republican Party.

The "Party Builder Award" is an award given annually to an individual or couple with a long proven track record of building the Republican Party in Oklahoma.

"Bill and Georgia epitomize our Party Builder Award," said OKGOP Chairman Matt Pinnell. "They have helped turnaround Southwest Oklahoma, and we can't begin to thank them enough for their years of service to our Party and its causes."

The Williams have been involved with GOP efforts in Southwest Oklahoma for decades. They started the "Comanche County BBQ" event over 17 years ago, and today, it's grown into one of the largest and most successful annual conservative events of the year.
Former State Party Chairman and newly elected State Auditor Gary Jones of Cache was on hand to present the Williams with the award. Chairman Matt Pinnell. (END)
Photo above.

Long time GOP activist and worker, Mary Rumph of Enid, won the Ronald Reagan Award. Holly Gerard - from Bryan County (Durant) - won the first annual "Rising Star" Award. She was Josh Brechen's campaign manager, and she is the current 2nd District Vice Chair. Josh won his race & now represents District 6 in the OK Senate.

The Friday night gala dinner was a packed house and keynote speaker Frank Luntz - FOX News contributor, pollster, and author - gave a great presentation although his 'style' of delivery was somewhat different. Mr. Luntz had copies of his latest book - 'WIN' - and he happily autographed copies for many!

Most of Oklahomas Congressional delegation were in attendance along with Governor Mary Fallin; Lt. Governor Todd Lamb; most other State office holders, Legislators, and some County officers.

On Saturday, Mitt Pinnell was re-elected State Party Chairman with no opposition; long time Republican activist Pam Pollard was handily elected new State Vice-Chairman. Delegates soundly defeated a move (2nd time in two years) to change to a caucus system.

Great attendance, well organized, party business well executed.

US Sen. TOM COBURN ~ May 21 ~ Duncan!

SATURDAY ~ APRIL 2

The wonderful aroma of fresh Hickory is in the air.....

THIS SATURDAY! Appreciate those who have already sent reservations in. Still time to do so! Get your friends, family, co-workers, the more the merrier! The CCRP appreciates your support of our annual event and look forward to seeing you Saturday April 2. We want a BIG crowd to welcome our Special Guest Speaker - Lt. Governor Todd Lamb! The fabulous barbershop quartet, 'Chairman of the Chord', will also be performing select musical numbers. Real hickory smoked ribs with all the trimmins! Live and silent auction; drawing for door prize (must be present to win). Evening of great food and fun! Casual dress! Don't miss it! Tickets are only $20. per person; or, can HOST (helps underwrite cost of BBQ) for $100. includes 2 tickets! Your support and participation is needed to make this another successful event! Tickets will be available at the door, but reservations are suggested and appreciated. All tickets/reservations are held at the door. For additional information call: (580) 357-1116. Saturday April 2, Worley Center (bldg 300), 6:00pm, Great Plains Tech School, Lawton. Mail reservations to: CCRP, PO Box 705, Lawton, OK 73502. If you will be a HOST (name listed) and have not as yet responded, do so immediately as we will go to print on Wednesday (30th) of next week. PLEASE NOTE: We appreciate several who have generously provided tickets for Young Republicans. If you know a high school or college age Republican who would like to attend the BBQ but has monetary problems, contact Georgia Williams right away and arrangements can be made for that YR to attend. We have several tickets, first come basis, and we do need names to put them on the list of reservations, so let her know. Need YOUR help! ASAP! Need good auction items - call Chuck & Dottie Mason or Mary Edmonson; to help with decorating on Friday evening (April 1) call Polly Michener or Debbie Gleaves; to help with kitchen set-up/clean-up Friday evening/Saturday morn contact Bill Williams; we need desserts - easy to serve: cookies, cakes, brownies, etc., contact Georgia Williams. For questions or additional info on the CCRP - contact Chairman Ed Petersen (580) 355-7100.

Look forward to seeing YOU on April 2!

The GOP 'glue-crew' in Action!

Much thanks and appreciation to all the 'hands' that came out to help paper the boards! It's a great team action! Look for them soon on location to advertise our event!

GOP hosted BBQ ~ just around the corner!

The aroma of hickory smoked BBQ is in the air. Make plans NOW to attend the CCRP 17th Annual BBQ. Set for Saturday April 2, 6:00pm, the Worley Center (bldg 300) at the Great Plains Tech School, 4500 W. Lee in Lawton.

Lt. Governor Todd Lamb will be the special guest speaker for the evening.
The well attended BBQ will feature real hickory smoked ribs w/trimmins; entertainment; live and silent auctions; door prize(s) - must be present to win!

Sponsorship/host is only $100. includes two tickets and name listed in program (unless otherwise requested).
These generous sponsors help underwrite the cost of the BBQ; individuals tickets are only $20. per person or you may sponsor a Young Republican for $20. per student.

The event is open to the public, dress is casual, and the CCRP hopes you will make plans now to attend. Help us spread the word and be sure to encourage your friends, neighbors, co-workers, to come for an evening of great eats and fun!

For information call: (580) 357-1116 or email: jorjaw@sbcglobal.net
Tickets will be available at the door, but paid reservations are suggested and encouraged. All tickets are held at the door.

Comanche County GOP Elects New Officers

Comanche County Republicans met recently for their precinct meetings and County convention. Main order of Convention business was to elect new officers for the county party who will serve the 2011-2013 cycle.

Front row l-r: Mary Edmonson, State Committeewoman; Polly Michener, Vice-Chairman; Debbie Gleaves, District Committeewoman; Joy Hawes [retained as Secretary].
Back row l-r: Craig Hammond, [retained as Treasurer]; Bill Edmonson, State Committeeman; Ed Petersen, Chairman; Mike McNeil, District Committeeman.