2013 Republican "We the People" Appreciation Dinner

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The Benton County Republican's held their annual "We the People" Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at the Clubhouse in Adair Village with a wonderful buffet dinner by Valley Catering. Joining the guest list were members of the Oregon State University College Republicans and special guest speakers, Bill Currier, Oregon Republican Party Vice-Chair; W. Scott Jorgensen, author of Reflection and Deputy Communications Director for the Oregon House Republican Office; and District 8 State Senator Betsy Close. Mark Callahan, Republican primary candidate for U.S. Senate also attended the dinner. Following a fun social hour, delicious dinner, and raffle drawing, Jerry Jackson, Chair of the Benton County Republicans, turned the evening program over to 1st Vice Chair Stan Baker, an inspiring speaker in his own right, to introduce the speakers. Read More......

2013 Republican Booths at the Benton County Fair

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We're having a blast at the Fair! The Benton County Republicans and Benton County Republican Women have side-by-side booths at the 2013 Benton County Fair, July 31st through Aug. 3rd! The Benton County Republicans are selling raffle tickets for an AR-15. Tickets are $5 each and the drawing will be held on Nov. 21, 2013 at the organization's "We the People" Appreciation Dinner (need not be present to win). Featured again this year in the booth is the "World's Smallest Political Quiz," a fun way to find out where you stand in the political spectrum. John Detweiler, who manages and analyzes the results claims that Benton County has a libertarian streak... will that be evident this year? The Benton County Republican Women are selling fun patriotic and political buttons and patriotic jewelry. Drop by the booths for ice-cold spring water and take part in the activity.

Thank you to all who volunteered to man the booths. Your participation is truly appreciated. Read More......

New Oregon Republican Party Officials for 2013-2015

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Left to Right: Solomon Yue, Jr., National Committeeman; Chris Barreto, Secretary; Suzanne Gallagher, Chair; Bill Currier, Vice Chair; Ken Taylor, Treasurer; Donna D. Cain, National Committeewoman.

Salem, OR (Feb. 4) – At the 2013 Biennial Organization Meeting on Saturday, members of the Oregon Republican State Central Committee elected Suzanne Gallagher of Tigard, Oregon as the new Chair of the ORP. Gallagher’s slate swept the other three officer positions as well. “Our slate of officers won these contested elections because the Central Committee wanted a team of officers which shared the same Constitutional values, worked together effectively and would turn our Party’s focus to attracting voters to the Party’s candidates,” Chair Gallagher said. Bill Currier, the new ORP Vice Chair and Chris Barreto, the new ORP Secretary, both won contested races for their offices. Ken Taylor, the new ORP Treasurer won by acclamation. See article at www.OregonRepublicanParty.org. Read More......