Dunn County GOP News

Call to Caucus 2012

2012-01-25T10:46:00.002-06:00

You are invited and encouraged to attend the 2012 Republican Party of Dunn County annual caucus on Saturday morning, January 28th at the Stout Ale House 1501 N Broadway (South end of the old Thunderbird Mall). The meeting is from 10 AM to 12 noon.

This is an opportunity to be involved at the grass roots level by helping form the platform of the Republican Party of Wisconsin as we develop and vote on party resolutions. Delegates to the District caucus and State convention will also be appointed.

State Senators Sheila Harsdorf & Terry Moulton and Representatives Tom Larson & Warren Petryk are attending and will share a few words of wisdom with us.

Watch Here for Lincoln Day News

2012-01-25T10:45:00.000-06:00

Watch for news regarding the 2012 Lincoln Day Dinner in the spring where attendees can meet their 2012 Legislative candidates, including US Senate candidates, and socialize with their conservative friends and neighbors. Time and place yet to be determined.

HQ May Be Open Soon

2012-01-25T10:43:00.002-06:00

In the event of recalls, Dunn County Republicans will open a Headquarters to assist Governor Walker and Senator Moulton in their campaigns to keep their elected seats. People will be able to pick up campaign signs and literature. Keep watching for updates.

Moore in potential scandal

2011-07-05T14:19:00.002-05:00

For those of you following Sheila Harsdorf's recall opponent, you might want to read this story: "Shelly Moore Caught Campaigning on Taxpayer Dime, RPW Requests Investigation"

Don't forget to Stand With Sheila and vote on July 12 & Aug 9.

Barb Black's Convention Report

2011-06-18T20:31:00.000-05:00

I was privileged again this year to be a delegate to this years Republican Party of Wisconsin State Convention 2011 held at Wilderness Lodge in Wisc. Dells May 20-22. As usual it included Seminars, receptions with various legislators and ended with the Prayer Breakfast Sun. AM, my favorite part. It was a record breaking crowd of over one thousand in attendance, esp. for an off election year.

Speakers/guests included the new Rep.National Chairman from Wis. Reince Priebus; our new State Chairman, Brad Courtney; Gov. Scott Walker, Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, Sen. Ron Johnson, the following Congressmen Jim Sensenbrenner, Paul Ryan, Tom Petri, and Sean Duffy; State Treas. Kurt Schuller, Sen Maj. Leader Scott Fitzgerald, assembly speaker Jeff Fitzgerald, Wisc. Dells Mayor Brian Landers, and Wisc College Rep. Chair Matt Rossetto. Radio talk show host, Brian Schimming, emceed most of the event.

There were many more too numerous to mention and of course our district senators and assemblymen including Dan Kapanke, Warren Petryk and Tom Larson. Our own third district chairman, Maripat Krueger from Menomonie, received the 2010 Bovey Award, a very high award given to few people that are outstanding in dedication and sacrifice over the years to the party. My picture with Gov. Walker was taken Sunday after the breakfast.

New Officers

2011-04-22T07:18:00.000-05:00

The Dunn County Republican Party is pleased to announce our new officers elected for the 2011-2013 term. They are:

Chairman: Marv Prestrud
Vice Chairman: Susan Norman
Secretary: Patty Brown
Treasurer: Arden Alexander
Past Chairman: Richard Rust

Call to Caucus 2010

2010-02-04T10:45:00.001-06:00

Click here to view the Official 2010 Call to Caucus.

2010 Dunn County GOP Caucus

2010-01-30T14:57:00.003-06:00

The Republican Party of Dunn County will hold its annual caucus on Saturday, February 13, from 10 am to noon at the Stout Ale House in Menomonie.

This is your grassroots opportunity to develop resolutions on issues important to you which help form the foundations of the National Republican Party platform. At the caucus, as a member of the Republican Party of Dunn County, you also elect delegates to the 3rd District Caucus and State Republican Party Convention. This year’s 3rd District Caucus is in Eau Claire on March 27 with the State Convention being held in Milwaukee from May 21-23.

At the Dunn County Caucus you can meet some of your Republican Legislators and local candidates.

For more information contact Richard Rust.

Lincoln Day is the Saturday

2010-01-22T09:20:00.001-06:00

The Republican Party of Dunn County will host its Lincoln Day Dinner Jan 23 at 11 AM at the Knapp House in Knapp Wisconsin.

We have a list of 15 legislators including:

Atty Gen. JB Van Hollen, the Attorney General for Wi.
Scott Walker, CEO of Milwaukee County running for Gov.
Sen. Dan Kapanke running for Rep. Ron Kind's seat
Terrance Wahl running for Sen. Feingold's seat
David Roth, mayor of Superior running for Lt. Gov.
Tom Larson of Colfax and Don Moga of Chippewa Falls running for our 67th assembly seat to replace Jeff Wood
Mike Conlin of Eau Claire and Issac Weix of Elmwood running for the 93rd Assembly district against Jeff Smith
Terry Moulton of the 68th assembly district running for US Sen.Pat Kritlow's seat for the 23rd district
Ed Thompson running for 3st senate district;
John Murtha of the 29th assembly district
Sen. Sheila Harsdorf of the 10th Senate district
39th district assembly rep.Kitty Rhoades

Social hour is 11-12 with dinner following, games, prizes and speakers.

This is a perfect time to meet these people and talk with them and get the information you desire. Tickets are $25 in advance by calling Doris Kelly, Treas 235-3347 or mailing the checks to The Republican Party of Dunn Co. PO Box 311 Menomonie, WI 54751.

Advance checks must be received by this Friday. $35 at the door.

Dunn Co GOP Participates in Colfax Parade

2009-09-20T09:50:00.004-05:00

And the last parade we participated in this season was in Colfax. It was again a beautiful day and we discovered many supporters in the crowd.

(Pictured left to right: Lisa Shaw (driving car), Barbara Black, and Dennis Shaw)

Republicans March in Colfax Parade

2009-09-11T12:57:00.007-05:00

The Dunn County Republicans participated in the 2009 Colfax Labor Day Parade. It was a beautiful day and our members were warmly received.

(pictured left to right: Lisa Shaw (in convertable), Breanna Taylor, Carol Redmann, and Dennis Shaw)

Local Republicans in Boyceville Parade

2009-09-04T13:38:00.002-05:00

Members of the Republican Party of Dunn County participted in the 2009 Boyceville Pickle Fest parade. The parade entry was to demonstarte to the county that we have a strong Republican Party organization in the county.

The Dunn County GOP members will also be marching in parades in Ridgeland and Colfax later this month.

(Pictured left to right are: Maripat Krueger, Third District GOP Chairman; Richard Rust, Dunn Co. GOP Chairman; Dennis Shaw; Lisa Shaw (driving car); and Doris Kelley)

Local GOP Receives Award at the State Convention

2009-06-05T11:16:00.003-05:00

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.

Debut of Home Town Documentary

2009-05-20T16:06:00.002-05:00

The Republican Party of Dunn County is hosting the debut of the documentary, "Home Town", filmed by local Colfax resident Susan Norman, Vice Chairman of the Republican Party of Dunn County. Susan was founder of Operation Yellow Ribbon and has been honored by President Bush and many military personnel for her support of our troops. For additional information on Susan visit www.operationyellowribbon.net .

"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.

Annual Lincoln Day Dinner 2/21/09 at Knapp House

2009-01-27T13:50:00.001-06:00

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!

Call to Caucus 1/31/09

2009-01-27T13:45:00.004-06:00

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.

CNN Hero to Keynote Lincoln Day

2008-04-10T09:55:00.001-05:00

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.

Welcome!

2008-04-09T16:31:00.001-05:00

Welcome to the Dunn County Republican Party news blog. We hope you find it useful and that you will join us at our exciting events this year!