The Republican Party of Wisconsin State Convention was held in La Crosse on May 1-3. Attending from Dunn County were Delegates Barbara Black, Charles and Maripat Krueger, Helen Larrabee, Susan Norman, Richard and Diane Rust and Jerry Schutts.
According to Republican Party of Dunn County Chairman, Richard Rust, the weekend activities began with a Friday night reception in the Radisson Ballroom, hosted by Wisconsin Republican Party Chairman, Reince Priebus. The highlight of the evening was a speech by Republican National Committee Chairman, Michael Steele, who welcomed over 800 enthusiastic delegates to the convention. Steele energized the crowd with his message that the Republican Party will once again become the party of the people if we remain true to our conservative principals of smaller government, lower taxes, family values, personal responsibility, and treasuring the value of all human life.
The convention was officially opened Saturday morning by Convention Chairman, State Senator Dan Kapanke, of La Crosse. As Chairman of the Credentials Committee 3rd District Chairman, Maripat Krueger of Menomonie presented Delegate credentials to the convention floor. She was also elected Chairman of the State District Committee which serves the eight Congressional Districts of Wisconsin. A number of State Republican leaders addressed the assembly, such as current Attorney General J.B, Van Hollen, Senate Minority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, US Congressmen James Sensenbrenner, Tom Petri, and Paul Ryan, Chairman of the Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans Lora Rae Anderson, and Republican candidate for Governor Scott Walker, who currently serves as Milwaukee County Executive. Following passage of party resolutions the business meeting was adjourned.
Conservative syndicated talk show host Jason Lewis, self-described as "America's Mr. Right", served as guest speaker at the County Chairman's banquet on Saturday evening. Susan Norman, Dunn County Vice chairman agreed with Lewis' position that, uncontrolled government spending will not bring our nation out of this economic recession. Only by allowing the free market to work will we see true recovery without government control of the nation's industries and financial institutions.
The Republican Party of Dunn County was a recipient of the Wisconsin Award, given to counties that demonstrated outstanding achievement in areas of membership and activities during 2008. Accepting the award from RPW Chairman, Reince Priebus, was Richard Rust.
Convention activities concluded with a prayer breakfast held at the Radisson Hotel on Sunday morning.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Debut of Home Town Documentary
"Home Town" was produced for our brave soldiers fighting for democracy in Iraq and Afghanistan. Be prepared to enjoy this humorous patriotic film as it will certainly lift your spirits and touch your hearts. Join us for a 45-minute trip through the Heartland of the real America, Thursday night, June 11, at 7 PM in the community room at Keyes Chevrolet in North Menomonie.
You will also have the opportunity to hear from and speak with a number of area legislators, as well as some future candidates.
There may even be some refreshments available. Admission is free.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Annual Lincoln Day Dinner 2/21/09 at Knapp House
The Annual Lincoln Day Dinner is scheduled for February 21, 2009 11 AM, at the Knapp House, 307 US Hwy 12, Knapp, WI 54749.
Event speakers include State Representative John Murtha, State Senator Sheila Harsdorf and Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker. It should be a wonderful event to attend. Please contact Co-Chair Barbara Black for reservations.
You'’ll have the opportunity to thank the legislators who represent Dunn County down in Madison as well as hear from the possible next Wisconsin Governor.
Plan to attend!
Event speakers include State Representative John Murtha, State Senator Sheila Harsdorf and Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker. It should be a wonderful event to attend. Please contact Co-Chair Barbara Black for reservations.
You'’ll have the opportunity to thank the legislators who represent Dunn County down in Madison as well as hear from the possible next Wisconsin Governor.
Plan to attend!
Call to Caucus 1/31/09
Co-Chairs Richard Rust and Barbara Black are leading the way for the Dunn County GOP Call to Caucus.
January 31, 2009
Stout Ale House
Menomonie, WI
Time: 10 AM
If you want to make a difference and have your voice heard, you must plan to attend the Caucus. This important part of our election process is the starting point from the grass roots level to help shape the message of our conservative views most important to you.
Local voices are needed to help define our goals and to speak up for Dunn County! As the message carries to the 3rd District Caucus and finally the State Convention. To vote in the caucus, you must be a member of the Dunn County Republican Party. Membership application is located on the back page of the newsletter.
Business to be conducted will include the election of 2009-2011 officers, approval of delegates to the Third District GOP Caucus and state Republican Convention, adoption of resolutions, and other business as may be appropriate.
January 31, 2009
Stout Ale House
Menomonie, WI
Time: 10 AM
If you want to make a difference and have your voice heard, you must plan to attend the Caucus. This important part of our election process is the starting point from the grass roots level to help shape the message of our conservative views most important to you.
Local voices are needed to help define our goals and to speak up for Dunn County! As the message carries to the 3rd District Caucus and finally the State Convention. To vote in the caucus, you must be a member of the Dunn County Republican Party. Membership application is located on the back page of the newsletter.
Business to be conducted will include the election of 2009-2011 officers, approval of delegates to the Third District GOP Caucus and state Republican Convention, adoption of resolutions, and other business as may be appropriate.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
CNN Hero to Keynote Lincoln Day
The Dunn County Republican Party today announced that the annual Dunn County Lincoln Day Dinner keynote speaker will by Scott Harold Southworth who was recently honored as a "CNN Hero." Major Southworth, who currently serves as Juneau County District Attorney is also a member of the Wisconsin Army National Guard.
After two commands in the Ordnance field, Southworth accepted his third command in September of 2002 with the 32nd Military Police Company. There, he led preparation for, and deployment to, the Middle East in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He maintained responsibility for the rebuilding and supervision of the Iraqi Police Service (IPS) in northeast Baghdad and central Iraq from June 2003-July 2004. Unit members received 21 Bronze Stars, 3 Army Commendation Medals with Valor, and 23 Purple Hearts. The 32nd received the Valorous Unit Award for its service, which included supervision of IPS stations and the training of about 1,000 IPS members. For exceptional wartime service, Southworth received the Bronze Star Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
In May of 2006, General Peter Schoomaker, Army Chief of Staff, presented Southworth with the General MacArthur Leadership Award at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. The award recognized Southworth as one of the top junior officers in the United States Army. Southworth returned to Iraq to bring a disabled Iraqi orphan named Ala'a Eddeen to the United States for medical care and education. In June 2007, he legally adopted Ala'a, who will soon become a U.S. citizen.
"We are thrilled that Scott Southworth has accepted our invitation to speak at our Lincoln Day event," said Barbara Black, of Colfax, Co-chair of the Dunn County Republican Party. "Most people know the name because of the 'Southworth Decision' where Scott as a law student won a landmark First Amendment case before the U. S. Supreme Court opposing the UW's policy of forcing students to fund private student organizations with anti-Christian and anti-American views. But there is more to him than that one law case."
"Major Southworth is a true American hero and it honors us to have him join us locally," stated Richard Rust, Dunn GOP Co-chair of Menomonie. "We've heard his story on national media such as Montel Williams Show, MSNBC's Equal Time with Oliver North, Fox News, and of course the CNN Hero program and it will be wonderful to talk to him in person."
The 2008 Dunn County GOP Lincoln Day will be held on Saturday, April 26 at the Whitetail Golf Course near Colfax. Social hour will start at 11am with the meal and program to start at noon. To be assured available seating, persons are asked to pre-register by Friday April 18. Other invited speakers include Congressional candidate Paul Stark, Senator Sheila Harsdorf, and Representatives Jeff Wood, John Murtha, and Kitty Rhoades. For questions or directions contact the Dunn County Republican Party at 235-1485.
After two commands in the Ordnance field, Southworth accepted his third command in September of 2002 with the 32nd Military Police Company. There, he led preparation for, and deployment to, the Middle East in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He maintained responsibility for the rebuilding and supervision of the Iraqi Police Service (IPS) in northeast Baghdad and central Iraq from June 2003-July 2004. Unit members received 21 Bronze Stars, 3 Army Commendation Medals with Valor, and 23 Purple Hearts. The 32nd received the Valorous Unit Award for its service, which included supervision of IPS stations and the training of about 1,000 IPS members. For exceptional wartime service, Southworth received the Bronze Star Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
In May of 2006, General Peter Schoomaker, Army Chief of Staff, presented Southworth with the General MacArthur Leadership Award at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. The award recognized Southworth as one of the top junior officers in the United States Army. Southworth returned to Iraq to bring a disabled Iraqi orphan named Ala'a Eddeen to the United States for medical care and education. In June 2007, he legally adopted Ala'a, who will soon become a U.S. citizen.
"We are thrilled that Scott Southworth has accepted our invitation to speak at our Lincoln Day event," said Barbara Black, of Colfax, Co-chair of the Dunn County Republican Party. "Most people know the name because of the 'Southworth Decision' where Scott as a law student won a landmark First Amendment case before the U. S. Supreme Court opposing the UW's policy of forcing students to fund private student organizations with anti-Christian and anti-American views. But there is more to him than that one law case."
"Major Southworth is a true American hero and it honors us to have him join us locally," stated Richard Rust, Dunn GOP Co-chair of Menomonie. "We've heard his story on national media such as Montel Williams Show, MSNBC's Equal Time with Oliver North, Fox News, and of course the CNN Hero program and it will be wonderful to talk to him in person."
The 2008 Dunn County GOP Lincoln Day will be held on Saturday, April 26 at the Whitetail Golf Course near Colfax. Social hour will start at 11am with the meal and program to start at noon. To be assured available seating, persons are asked to pre-register by Friday April 18. Other invited speakers include Congressional candidate Paul Stark, Senator Sheila Harsdorf, and Representatives Jeff Wood, John Murtha, and Kitty Rhoades. For questions or directions contact the Dunn County Republican Party at 235-1485.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
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