2011 "We the People" Appreciation Dinner

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The Benton County Republican Party held its popular "We the People" Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, November 17th at The Clubhouse in Adair Village. Guests enjoyed a wonderful buffet dinner prepared by Valley Catering. Benton County Chair, John Bell, extended appreciation to Precinct Committeepersons, volunteers and donors for their support throughout the year. PJ Hunter was awarded a beautiful plaque for her volunteer efforts. The main speaker, Allen Alley, Chairman of the Oregon Republican Party, talked about the Republican Presidential Candidates that he had met personally, and shared some humorous experiences and first-hand impressions. He then talked strategy for success in 2012. Maureen Russian chaired the event and, with her helpers, put together a very lovely evening.

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2011 GOP Float for Albany's Veterans Day Parade

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The Linn and Benton County Republicans came together again this year to honor our Veterans in Albany's Veterans Day Parade on Friday, November 11th. Walking with the float and passing out military tribute buttons made by the Benton County Republican Women were Stella Guenther (Benton County), State Representative Andy Olson and Christine Ruck, 2012 candidate for Linn County Commissioner, Deborah Barrett, Jim Vause, and Linn County Republican Chair, Jo Rae Perkins' granddaughters. Riding the float were John and Myrna Bell, John Detweiler, Rex Watkins, Charles & Jean Nelson and PJ Hunter of Benton County and Mary Grimes of Linn County. Kayla Roush, Miss Oregon TEEN USA, was also aboard to pay tribute to the Veterans. Bob Bartcher pulled the float with Garland Hunter riding along. Veteran, Dr. Jared Nelson (Flight Surgeon - Lt. Col. USAF (Retired)) and his son, Michael, followed this Republican entry. Everybody, listed above plus Sue Duncan, helped ready the float on parade day. Many thanks to all. The effort was a pleasure for the opportunity to show our respect and appreciation to our wonderful Veterans, who have served and sacrificed for us all and our great country.

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2011 Benton GOP Booth at Fall Festival

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The Benton County Republicans are back at Fall Festival! Linda Bartcher, chaired the event and she did a fantastic job! We'd like to thank Linda's husband, Bob, for all his help as well. The 2011 menu included Spaghetti with or without meatballs, Meatball Subs, Meatballs-on-a-Stick, Chocolate and Strawberry Sundaes and assorted beverages. The Corvallis Fall Festival ran September 24th and 25th in Central Park. Again, many thanks Linda and Bob and a hearty thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who helped make this a very successful event. Read More......

2011 Constitution Display, Corvallis-Benton County Library

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September 2011

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U.S. Constitution Library Display, September 2011
Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Corvallis, Oregon
Presented by the Benton County Republican Women of Oregon

Text Accompanying Graphics & Photos:

Charters of Freedom
These Founding documents stand together. What is not mentioned in one is defined in the others.

Declaration of Independence
United States Constitution
Bill of Rights
Amendments 1-10 and Amendments 11-27

The Preamble to the United States Constitution is a brief introductory statement of the Constitution's fundamental purposes and guiding principles. It states in general terms, and courts have referred to it as reliable evidence of, the Founding Fathers' intentions regarding the Constitution's meaning and what they hoped the Constitution would achieve.
Source: Wikipedia

Preamble
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

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The Constitution was “penned” by Jacob Shallus, A Pennsylvania General Assembly clerk, for $30 ($726 today).

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The U.S. Constitution has 4,543 words. It is the oldest and shortest written Constitution of any major government in the world."

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The United States of America is a REPUBLIC!
In our 2010 display, there was some controversy over the answer to the question:
“Did the Constitution establish a democracy in America?”

The answer is “No.” The Founders’ reasoning was that a democracy leads to ‘mob rule’ and disregards the rights of the individual (minority).

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When it came time for the states to ratify the Constitution, the lack of any bill of rights was the primary sticking point.

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When the Constitution was signed, the United States’ population was 4 million. It is now more than 309 million. Philadelphia was the nation’s largest city, with 40,000 inhabitants.

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The U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1789 with 9 of the 13 states voting for ratification.
Eventually all 13 states would ratify the U.S. Constitution.

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Who was Publius?
What are the Federalist Papers and why are they important?

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Of what class of society were the members of the Constitutional Convention?
All classes. They were lawyers, soldiers, planters, educators, ministers, physicians, financiers, and merchants.

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"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms. The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government."
-- Thomas Jefferson
Vol. 1 Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

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A Bill of Rights exists in the U.S. Constitution in order to protect certain individual rights: the freedoms of speech and religion, the right to bear arms, etc.

The individual rights enumerated in the Bill of Rights cannot be voted away by the majority of citizens if they wished to oppress a minority who does not agree with the restrictions on liberty that they wish to impose. To eliminate these rights would require government officials overcoming constitutional checks as well as a two-thirds majority vote of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the States in order to amend the Constitution.

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Items in lower portion of 2011 display
Framed:
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on the 3d day of November, A. D. 1827, the fifty-second year of the Independence of the United States of America [this book was submitted] in conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, “An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charters and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the time therein mentioned.” --Clerk of the District of Massachusetts
“Early Americans knew they were in possession of a unique and valuable invention of political science, and they were determined to promote it on all levels of education.” --W. Cleone Skousen, 5000 Year Leap

BCRW Buttons relating to the U.S. Constitution
Pocket Declaration of Independence & U.S. Constitution

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Contributors:
PJ Hunter
Stella Guenther
Lyn Riverstone (2009 parts)
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2011 Oregon Republican Party's Fair Booth at the State Fair

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Be sure to drop by the Oregon Republican Party's booth when you visit the Oregon State Fair between August 26th and September 5th (Labor Day). The booth was decorated by Stella Guenther with assistance from Kim Rowe, Bob and Linda Bartcher, some of PJ's handiwork, Janice Williamson of Salem, Chris Rusk and Ray Jones of Albany and volunteers from the Oregon Republican Party. The emphasis in the booth is Republican voter registration via "The Power of 1 Pledge." Judging from the pictures that Kevin Hoar, ORP Field Director, so graciously sent us, there appears to be a secondary focus on FUTURE Republican voters. We wish the Oregon Republican Party volunteers much success with their registration efforts. Read More......

2011 Benton County Republican Barbecue

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The Benton County Republican Barbecue was held on Saturday, August 20th at Wheeler Farm on Kiger Island in Corvallis, Oregon. Details coming... Read More......

2011 GOP Float & Booth, Philomath Frolic

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July 7-10: The Philomath Frolic & Parade is always such a fun and friendly event! The Benton County Republicans participated with a voter registration booth from which they sold Root Beer floats and soda pop. They also participated in the Saturday, July 9th parade in which their "Liberty" float was awarded the Grand Parade first place ribbon. Read More......

2011 Benton GOP's 4th of July Breakfast Buffet

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The Benton County Republicans held their 7th Annual 4th of July Breakfast Buffet in the parking lot at Republican Headquarters, 1760 SW 3rd Street in Corvallis. It was a wonderful way to start Independence Day! We offer a great big "thank you" to Jerry Jackson for chairing this event and a special thanks to all our guests for attending. Read More......

2011 Adair Village 4th of July Celebration & Parade

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The Benton County Republicans participated in the Saturday, July 2nd Adair Village 4th of July Celebration and Parade with their "Liberty" float and a booth selling Root Beer floats and conducting voter registration. It was a beautiful day and lots of fun! Read More......

2011 Armed Forces Day, Corvallis, OR

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On Saturday, May 21st, patriotic citizens gathered on the National Guard Armory grounds in Corvallis, Oregon for a flag rally to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. This was a non-partisan event. The Benton County Republican Women provided refreshments.

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2011 Lincoln Day Dinner, Auction & Press Conference

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The Linn and Benton County Republicans and the Benton County Republican Women held their annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Saturday, February 12th at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center in Corvallis, Oregon. In conjunction with the dinner and auction, President Abraham Lincoln (Steve Holgate) held a press conference and spoke to the gathered press (our guests). Once the president started speaking, one could have heard a pin drop in the room. Read More......

2010 Veterans Day Parade, Albany, OR

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On Thursday, November 11th, the Linn and Benton County Republicans gave tribute to U.S. Veterans in Albany's Veterans Day Parade, which is annually sponsored by the Veteran's Commemoration Association. The Benton County Republican Women made buttons honoring veterans and our troops for those walking with the float to pass out along the parade route.

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2010 Constitution Day Tea Party

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On Friday, September 17th, patriots gathered at 4th St. and Harrison Blvd. in Corvallis to celebrate the U.S. Constitution and protest the governments' failure to honor the principles of the Constitution. Participants took turns at the microphone reading through the constitution as part of "We Read the Constitution," a growing national event. The group handed out The Constitution of the United States booklets to those who wanted a copy of this incredible blueprint for the freest most prosperous nation on earth. The event was sponsored by the Benton County Chapter of Americans for Prosperity (AFP), Linda Weimer, Chair. Non-partisan event. Read More......

Art Robinson's American Exceptionalism Tour with Scott Carpenter

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Art Robinson, Republican candidate for U.S. Congress, and CDR Scott Carpenter (U.S. Navy Ret.), Mercury 7 Astronaut and Sealab II Aquanaut, appeared at the LaSells Stewart Center in Corvallis on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 for the American Exceptionalism Tour, one of three stops for the tour in Oregon. Read More......

9/11 Candlelight Remembrance, 2010

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The Benton County Veterans Memorial Committee and the community of Benton County sponsored a candlelight remembrance and memorial program honoring the fallen and the families of those who lost their lives in the 9-11 tragedy. The September 11, 2010 program started at 7:00 PM with Les Whittle as Emcee. Candle GLOW STICKS were furnished for a lovely candlelight effect. Local police and fire fighters remembered their fellow first responders, many of whom sacrificed their lives or health to save others on September 11, 2001 and beyond during the long recovery process at ground zero. The program was held in front of the Benton County Veterans Memorial at 1100 NW Kings Blvd. in Corvallis, Oregon. Read More......

2010 Benton County Republican Picnic

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On Thursday, August 19th, the Benton County Republicans held their annual Republican Barbecue at Les Wheeler's beautiful farm on Kiger Island in Corvallis, Oregon. With a talented crew of volunteers, Sandy McHenry barbecued his fabulous Tri-tip beef and chicken dinner with Cowboy beans and the meal was rounded out with green salad, warm garlic bread and cake or watermelon for dessert. Approximately 250 guests attended the event. In this extremely important election year we were thrilled that nearly all of our Republican candidates were able to attend and speak briefly. They were, Chris Dudley for Governor, Jim Huffman for U.S. Senate, Art Robinson for the Fourth Congressional District, Scott Bruun for the Fifth Congressional District, Chris Telfer for State Treasurer, Sen. Frank Morse for State Senate, Rep. Andy Olson for State Representative of District 15, Rose Cook for State Representative of District 16, Rep. Jim Thompson for State Representative of District 23, Jerry Jackson for Benton County Commissioner, Mark O'Brien for Corvallis City Council Ward 1 and John Detweiler for Corvallis City Council Ward 6. Rick Schroff for Corvallis City Council Ward 7 was unable to attend. Our appreciation to our host, our guests, candidates and volunteers who made this event a great success. Read More......

2010 GOP Booths at the Benton County Fair

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The Benton County Fair was held August 4-7. The Benton GOP had a booth for local party information and a candidates' booth, in which our Republican candidates were able to visit with fair goers, pass out literature, lawn signs and sign up volunteers. Once again, the Worlds Smallest Political Quiz was a hit. On Thursday, August 5th, the Benton County Republican Women manned the booth. Read More......

2010 GOP Booth & Float at the Philomath Frolic

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From July 8th through 11th, the Benton County Republicans and Republican Candidates passed out campaign literature, met as many people as possible from their very red, white & blue booth, sold Root Beer Floats and collected ballot initiative signatures during the 2010 Philomath Frolic. And on Saturday our great & hearty candidates participated in the Frolic Parade. More details coming... Read More......

4th of July Parade 2010, Corvallis

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The Benton County Republican's participated in the Red White & Blue Riverfront Festival's All American Everyone-Can-Join Fabulous Fantastic 4th of July Parade in Corvallis. Participants gathered at 11:30 am on 8th St. between Monroe and Jefferson and the parade started around 12 noon with walkers 1st, animals 2nd and vehicles last. The float was decorated with campaign signs of our "All American, Fabulous Fantastic Republican Candidates for 2010." Aboard the Republican float was Rose Cook, candidate for State Representative, District 16; Jerry Jackson, candidate for County Commissioner; Alma and PJ with visiting family, Ty, Karen and Ethan. Tom Cook pulled the float and it was a wonderful ride as parade goers greeted us most kindly with waves and some very enthusiastic thumbs up! The parade ended around 12:30 p.m. Read More......

Benton GOP Independence Day Breakfast Buffet

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On Saturday, July 3rd, the Benton County Republicans held their annual Independence Day Breakfast. The menu included pancakes and French toast with a choice of Marion berry, blueberry and strawberry compotes or butter and syrup, eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browned potatoes, coffee, tea, fresh spring water and chilled orange juice. Wayne Goehring, singer/guitarist, added ambiance as his patriotic music wafted through the warming morning air. Door prize numbers were called throughout the event. Republican candidates, Art Robinson for U.S. Congress, Frank Morse for State Senate, Andy Olson and Rose Cook for State Representative and Jerry Jackson for County Commissioner, donned aprons, took a turn in the serving line, gave brief speeches and chatted easily with guests. It was a beautiful morning to celebrate our independence and recognize those who pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to achieve it. May we make the right choices to preserve it. God bless America! Read More......

Celebrate North Albany 2010

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The Benton County Republicans honored North Albany at a gathering on Thursday, June 3rd in the gymnasium of the North Albany Community Church. The public was invited to hear Carolyn Oakley, former State Representative and 43-year resident of North Albany recall fond memories of the growth of one of Oregon's most livable communities. As a former law enforcement officer, State Representative Andy Olson, incumbent/candidate, spoke on the excellent public safety record this close-knit community enjoys. Former State Representative, Betsy Close, graciously served as emcee. This meeting did not focus on politics but rather just getting to know the great people of all political persuasions in North Albany. Jean Nelson prepared the interesting graphic tribute to North Albany with assistance from Stella Guenther and PJ Hunter. Republican candidates, Rose Cook (for State Representative) and Jerry Jackson (for Benton County Commissioner) were present and learned much about the residents of North Albany. --Apologies for the blurred photos. Read More......

2010 Oregon Primary Election Night Party

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On Tuesday, May 18th, friends gathered to watch the Primary Election results on the big screen at Ruby Tuesday's on 9th Street in Corvallis, Oregon. Candidates Jerry Jackson, running for Benton County Commissioner, and Rose Cook, running for State Representative in District 16, attended the celebration. The party was organized by the Benton County AFP. Read More......

2010 Armed Forces Day Flag Rally (Non-partisan)

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On Saturday, May 15th, patriotic citizens gathered on the National Guard Armory grounds in Corvallis, Oregon for a flag rally to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. This non-partisan event is sponsored annually by the Oregon Chapter of Operation Homefront. Operation Homefront and the Benton County Republican Women provided refreshments. Read More......

2010 Tax Day Tea Party, Corvallis

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On Thursday, April 15th, Benton County taxpayers showed their disapproval of the government’s unsustainable spending policies and the passage of Obamacare with its massive new entitlements and taxes that the majority of Americans vehemently opposed. President Obama, Speaker Pelosi, Senate Leader Reid and the progressive Congressional Democrats are hell-bent on redistributing the nation's wealth and transforming America into a European-style Social Democracy. Tea partiers are demanding a return to fiscal responsibility and the conservative principles the Founders established in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. The Tea Party was organized by Linda Weimer, Chairman of the Benton County Chapter of Americans for Prosperity.

See the KPTV News video of Lori Rentz as the Statue of Liberty at the Tea Party on steps of the Oregon Capitol.

Also, Bob and Linda Bartcher sent photos from the 2010 Honolulu Tax Day Tea Party that they participated in. View album from Honolulu (30 images). Read More......

2010 Lincoln Day Celebration

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The Linn and Benton County Republicans hosted a joint Lincoln Day Celebration and Benefit Auction on Friday, February 12th with Hugh Hewitt, nationally syndicated radio hosts as the special guest speaker. Thank you to Carolyn Webb for these photos. More photos and details coming shortly... Read More......

BCRW Hosts 5th District GOP Primary Candidates for Congress

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On Monday, January 25, 2010, the Benton County Republican Women hosted the two 5th District Republican candidates seeking the nomination for U.S. Congress in Oregon's May Primary. Fred Thompson and Scott Bruun shared their views on issues and took questions from the audience of about 50 attendees. (Photo: Collage from photos by Gazette-Times photographer Scobel Wiggins | GT article by Rachel Beck.) Read More......

"NO on 66 & 67" Street Rallies, Corvallis, OR

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2009 Veterans Day Parade, Albany, Oregon

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The Benton and Linn County Republicans participated jointly in the November 11th “Generations of Valor” Veterans Day Parade in Albany, Oregon. The Benton County Republican Women made thousands of patriotic buttons for parade goers with new designs from April Aguirre of Warrior’s Refuge Military Card Company. Rep. Andy Olson, Christy Sullivan, Linda Bartcher and Stella Guenther passed the buttons out along the parade route. Sen. Frank Morse and John Bussell, race car driver representing Operation Homefront, walked with the float and Sid Leiken and his campaign group followed while Bob Bartcher expertly pulled the float. Riding the float were Linn County Republican Chair, Jo Rae Perkins with her son and beautiful granddaughter, Mary Grimes of the Linn County Republican Women and John Bussell’s lovely wife and family, (unidentified) with her darling infant daughter (our youngest rider yet), Ed Cohn, John Detweiler and PJ Hunter of Benton County. We wish to thank the Veterans Commemorative Association for putting on a fantastic parade and offer our gratitude to the City of Albany for hosting it. And finally, with our deepest appreciation, we thank our veterans who have served our country and protected our freedoms so well. God bless you all. Read More......

2009 Annual Republican Barbecue

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The 2009 Benton County Republican Barbecue was held on August 20th in the Beer Gardens at the Philomath Frolic Rodeo Grounds in Philomath, Oregon. Linn County Republicans joined us for the evening. A social gathering began at 5 p.m. with dinner starting at 6 p.m. Sandy McHenry and his volunteer crew fired up the barbecue and bean pot early in the day for a fabulous Tri-tip beef and chicken dinner. Lynda McHenry filled out the menu with her crew of Republican volunteers. Bob Tiernan, Chairman of the Oregon Republican Party was the main speaker. More details coming... Read More......

Republican Booths at the 2009 Benton County Fair

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The Benton County Republicans and Benton County Republican Women participated in the Benton County Fair, which ran from July 29th through August 1st. We offer our appreciation to our Republican volunteers for manning the booths and to our Republican legislators and candidates for their appearances in the booths. This year we conducted the World's Smallest Political Quiz which drew interest and some surprises.
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GOP Represented in 2009 Philomath Frolic Parade

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The Benton County Republicans participated in the Philomath Frolic Parade on Saturday, July 11, 2009. Sid Leiken, Mayor of Springfield and 2010 candidate for U.S. Congress for Oregon District 4 and Andy Olson, Incumbent Oregon State Representative for District 15 and 2010 candidate, walked the parade route passing out candy and balloons with the help of Mayor Leiken's campaign assistant, Jenn Thompson and Linda Bartcher. Bob Bartcher expertly pulled the float again this year. We were pleased that John Bussell, race car driver representing Operation Homefront, and his son Gary joined us for the parade as well as Laurie Rentz as the Statue of Liberty. Others riding the float were Lee McLaughlin and his daughter Hailee, John Detweiler, Stella Guenther, Sandra Hickey and PJ Hunter. Philomath parade goers are so enthusiastic and always make this event such a pleasure. Our thanks to all! Read More......

2009 Independence Day Tea Party (non-partisan event)

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This second AFP Tea Party held in Corvallis, Oregon in front of the Benton County Courthouse was one of thousands of Tea Parties held across the USA to let our elected leaders know that "We the People" are fed up with government spending and our eroding freedoms.

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2009 4th of July Pancake Breakfast

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The 2009 Benton County Republicans' annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast was held in the parking lot at the NEW Republican Headquarters, 1760 SW 3rd St., in Corvallis, Oregon. It was a great way to start this Independence Day's celebrations. Wishing you all a wonderful 4th and thank you for having breakfast with us! Our thanks to all who helped prepare breakfast, including Jerry J. Jackson, Sr., candidate for Benton County Commissioner and to Sid Leiken, candidate for U.S. Congress in Oregon's 4th District, who attended with his lovely wife. We hope you all got to meet these fine candidates. Read More......

OFRW Day at the Legislature, May 16, 2009

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Like a 'sea of red,' 107 Republican Women moved through Oregon's Capitol, filling the galleries of the House and Senate in a crimson blaze giving the outnumbered GOP legislators the happy sense that 'they were not alone.' Read More......

Armed Forces Day & Flag Rally, May 16, 2009

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The Oregon Chapter of Operation Homefront sponsored the 2009 Armed Forces Day Tribute and Flag Rally at 11:00 a.m. in front of the National Guard Armory, 1100 NW Kings Blvd. in Corvallis, Oregon. The Benton County Republican Women provided finger food and beverages. The rally was non-partisan and open to all who wished to participate in honoring the wonderful men and women of the United States Armed Forces. Read More......

OFCR's State Convention Dinner, April 25, 2009

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The Oregon Federation of College Republicans State Convention kick-off dinner was held Saturday, April 25th in the McKenzie Conference Center at Salbasgeon Suites in Corvallis. Read More......

Corvallis TEA Party I, April 15, 2009 (non-partisan event)

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On Tax Day, citizens gathered to make their concerns know and voices heard concerning government over-spending, corporate bailouts and mounting debt which is being placed on the shoulders of younger and future generations. Tea Parties were held across the nation as a grassroots movement of solidarity which easily crossed party lines. Read More......

Lincoln & Oregon Birthday Celebration Dinner, March 14, 2009

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This year the Benton County Republican Women helped with the 2009 celebration of President Abraham Lincoln's 200th Birthday and Oregon's 150th Anniversary of Statehood. A dinner and benefit auction was held on March 14th by the Linn and Benton County Republicans at Teen Challenge in Shedd, Oregon. U.S. Representative Greg Walden was the main speaker, State Representative Andy Olson served as Master of Ceremonies and Reece Hrizuk was the auctioneer. We thank our guests for joining us for this very special evening. Also, our thanks to all at Teen Challenge for their part in making this event a joy. Read More......

Benton County Republican Picnic, August 13, 2008

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The Benton County Republican Central Committee's annual Republican Picnic was held on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at the beautiful farm of Les and Margaret Wheeler on Kiger Island in Corvallis, Oregon. What a wonderful evening! Our gratitude to the Wheeler's. Linn County Republicans joined us for the start of some future joint events.

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Sadly, we report, that Margaret Wheeler passed away on May 7, 2009. Margaret and Les had been married since 1949 and celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on August 14, 2008, the day after this picnic. We offer our heartfelt condolences to Les Wheeler and the Wheeler family. Read More......

Benton GOP float in the Philomath Frolic Parade, July 12, 2008

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The Benton County Republicans cheered on Republican candidates and encouraged voters to vote "Republican" from their float entry in the Philomath Frolic Parade on July 12, 2008 in Philomath, Oregon. The Benton GOP played a supporting role for Representative Andy Olson, who walked the parade route passing out candy. Bob and Linda Bartcher were so kind to pull the float. Reece Hrizuk and Graham Hay walked with Rep. Olson. Riders were Birdie Reetz, John Detweiler, Shirley Douglas, Sandra Hickey, Dale Clark (President of Operation Homefront Oregon), PJ Hunter, Stella Guenther and her grandsons, Jace, Derrick and Ryan. Decorators were Stella Guenther, Sandra Hickey, Linda Bartcher and PJ Hunter.

Move your cursor over the picture and then off again to see our active sign display in the float. Watch carefully! We got cheers and applause with this 'moving' message and it was lots of fun.

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