the trunkLinda McKenzie ChairpersonRepublican Party of Walker County

As you can tell from this newsletter, Republicans are involved in many activities to promote Republican ideals and candidates. There are many opportunities for individuals to assist the county party in these activities. We will need volunteers to help staff the headquarters and planning events

like the Reagan Dinner. If you haven’t visited the headquarters, please stop in and visit with us at 1201 University Avenue. We try to be open Tuesday thru Thursday from 10:00 - 2:00 on a regular basis and at other times as needed. We hope to have enoughvolunteers to be open additional hours during primary season. Of course, we need members to join the county party with contributions starting as low as $30. Grassroots volunteers and donors are the lifeblood of the Republican Party of Walker County and the Walker County Republican women; membership forms for both organizations can be picked up at the headquarters.

Also, we will have expanded hours during the filing period for candidates in November and December and look forward to assisting candidates with that process. Filing forms can be picked up at the Headquarters. If we wish to continue to elect Republicans at the local level, we must continue to work very hard and not take anything for granted. We want to take every local office in 2016.

I hope you enjoy this newsletter. It is our hope to do another one in the spring and one in the summer.

Madilene LoosierPresidentWalker County Republican Women

Serving as President of such a great organization the last 2 ½ years has been both an honor and a privilege. Together we have had countless activities and events. The highlights of my term were two incredible speakers at our fundraising events

Last year we hosted the Republican Roundup and brought in Steve Munisteri- Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas at that time, and just last month Benghazi survivor Kris “Tanto” Paronto traveled to Huntsville to share his moving story of heroism. The support and participation of all involved makes such events a success. We had a great turnout for Tanto and people are still talking about it! I personally would like to say thank you to all of you. We use the funds from these events to support the club and our local Republican candidates in the general election.

As we enter the Republican Primary season, it is very exciting to see how many local candidates are running for various offices in Walker County, as well as those running for larger statewide races. We are fortunate to have a great group of ladies and gentlemen in our club actively participating as candidates, and also many members who support those who are running. I would like to just add as a reminder, as stated in our bylaws,”Individual members of this organization, with the exception of the President and Campaign Activities Chairman, may work for any candidate of their choice in contested Republican primaries but not in the name of the organization”. “If the President or Campaign Activities Chairman is a candidate, or whose husband, or another family member, she shall be exempt from this rule, but may not endorse in the name of the organization.” So I hope to see you out there in the next few months before the March 1, 2016 prima-ry supporting your favorite candidates, because after all, that is what we do as Republican women! It starts local to keep Republicans in office and we want the momentum to continue all the way to the White House with a Republican President taking office in 2017!

Fall 2015 Newsletter

Linda McKenzieCounty ChairRepublican Party of Walker CountyPO Box 7394Huntsville, Texas 77342936-661-5754

Executive CommitteeThe Executive Committee of the Republican Party of Walker County is comprised of the County Chair and the Precinct Chairs of each precinct. The Executive Committee is the governing body of the Republican Party in Walker County and must meet at least once each quarter. Special meetings may be called by the County Chair. Individual members serving on the Executive Committee are:

Linda McKenzie, ChairPrecinct 101 Chair Cindy Gutierrez Precinct 102 Chair Judy EmmettPrecinct 103 Chair Donna PinonPrecinct 104 Chair Tom OleinikPrecinct 201 Chair Terry StiversPrecinct 203 Chair Lucille BenthallPrecinct 204 Chair Eric FugatePrecinct 205 Chair Gerald SkidmorePrecinct 206 Chair - VacantPrecinct 301 Chair Ila MartinezPrecinct 302 Chair Marla SlaughterPrecinct 303 Chair Rebecca AkinPrecinct 304 Chair Paula WhitePrecinct 401 Chair Pat GrahamPrecinct 403 Chair David StandleePrecinct 404 Chair Jimmy Hardy

Reminder: Filing for Precinct and County Chair OfficesDeadline for filing for Precinct Chair or County Chair is

December 14, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Forms can be picked up at the Headquarters at 1201 University Ave.

Election Dates to Remember:Filing for State and County offices beginsNov. 14, 2015Filing deadline for County Chair, Precinct Chair, State and County officesDec. 14, 2015 @ 6:00 p.m.Early Voting for Primary Feb. 16-26, 2016Primary Election Mar. 1, 2016Precinct Convention Mar. 10, 2016County Convention Mar. 19, 2016

The Walker County Republican Women elected new officers at their October 19th meeting. The following members were elected to serve 2 year terms for 2016-2017.

President: Terry StiversVice President: Sally KellySecretary: Carol HayesTreasurer: Mert Gribble

New officers for Walker County Republican Women

Charlotte OleinikBen Bius

Congratulations to these two winners who received 2 VIP tickets to hear Kris “Tanto” Paronto on October 17th.

WCRW VIP Tickets Drawing Winners

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

Women:President - Madilene LoosierVice-President - Terry StiversSecretary - Carol HayesTreasurer - Pamela Turner

The Huntsville Walker County Chamber of Commerce helped area Republicans celebrate the opening of the Republican Party of Walker County Headquarters, Thursday night, September 17, 2015 with a ribbon cutting. Presiding over the ribbon cutting was Chamber Membership Coordinator Lydia Montgomery and chamber Ambassadors. Over 100 people attended the event and enjoyed sandwiches and cookies. Chairperson Linda McKenzie said “she was thrilled with the turnout” and “looking forward to a very exciting election year.” A special thanks to “The Gallery of Huntsville for assisting with the event and helping manage the overflow crowd. Lucky winners of the Patriotic Pillow door prizes were Nita Davidson and Melanie Schoettle. McKenzie presented framed certificates recognizing Chairperson Circle members. Those honored with certificates were:

Lucille Benthall James and Phyllis MorrisonEric Fugate Reed Prehoda Marie Hayden Gerald SkidmoreClyde and Stacy Loll Richard and Dorothy Yawn Jim and Linda McKenzie

A Grand Evening: Headquarters Grand Opening

The Headquarters of the Republican Party of Walker County was open Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 9am-2pm to receive applications from precinct and County Republican Candidates filing for office. That was the first day for applicants to file for a place on the March 1st primary election ballot.

The Headquarters, located at 1201 University Avenue in Huntsville, is open Tuesday-Thursday from 10am-2pm, but opened that first day of filing. The filing period ends Monday, December 14, 2015 at 6:00 pm, and the headquarters will be open that day from 10:00 am-6:00 pm. For more information, call the headquarters at 936-755-8084 or 936-661-5754.

Republican Party Headquarters was Open Saturday, November 14

The Republican Party of Walker County and the

Walker County Republican Women sponsored booths at the Fair on the Square on Oct.

3, 2015. The booths were located in front of the

Republican Party of Walker County Headquarters. Workers at the booths

greeted fair attendees, passed out literature, and were avail-able to sign up new members and register people to vote. As a fundraiser, patriotic pil-

lows, aprons and scarves were sold by the Republican Party of Walker County. Republican Women also sold Republican-themed

jewelry.

Fair on the Square

Kris “Tanto” Paronto, former Army Ranger, revealed the truth on Benghazi in a talk at Alpha Omega Academy on October 17, 2015. Mr. Paronto was part of the CIA security team that responded to the terrorist at-tack on the U.S. Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya on Septem-

ber 11, 2012, helping to save over 20 lives while fighting off terrorists for over 13 hours. His story is told in the book “13 Hours” written by Mitchell Zuckoff and five surviving annex security team members.

WCRW Hosts Benghazi Survivor

The WCRW presented AOA Headmaster Paul Davidhizar with a check for $200 and a copy of the book “13 Hours...” Signed by Kris “Tanto” Paronto as a thank you for the use of the facility for our event.

The WCRW Officers presented Linda Dodson of the Huntsville Public Library, a signed copy of the book “13 Hours...” To be placed in the library.

The Walker County Republican Women had their luncheon meeting Sept. 21, 2015 in the W.S. Gibbs Hall and hosted the candidates for mayor and city council. Attendees had an opportunity to socialize from 11:00 to 11:30 followed by a brief business meeting. Following the meeting, the candidates had an opportunity for some introductory remarks concerning each of their races, their qualifications and what they would do if elected. Regular monthly meetings are open to all.

WCRW Hosts “Meet 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.

Reminder: Vote in Huntsville Mayor Runoff Election on Dec. 12, 2015.

The Republican Party of Walker County will be hosting a Candidate Forum for all local and District 18 candidates on Feb. 4, 2016 at the Katy and E. Don Walker auditorium. Save that date so you

can come hear candidates tell their stories and respond to questions by the Party.

Candidate Forum

Save The DateReagan Dinner

1/28/16

Special thanks to Laura Olsen, Designer

Pictures from our Open House!

Richard Yawn and Linda McKenzie withGerald Skidmore

Justices of the Peace, Stephen Cole and Mike Countz Lydia Montgomery and Clyde Loll

Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting

Items Available at Headquarters for Donations to Support the Party

Pillows, Scarves, Full and

Half Aprons!

Thomas Leeper, Judge Hal Ridley, Judge Don Kraemer

Photos courtesy of Paul Olle and Melanie Schoettle

Join the Action!Join the Republican Party of Walker County today! Your generous contribution helps promote and defend the conservative Republican philosophy and principles, supports local party activities and promotes efforts to elect

Republican candidates in Walker County.

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Membership contribution will be paid through Dec. 31, 2016. No further contribution for life members. Elected officials are urged to consider the Circle Membership. No Corporate checks will be accepted.

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