Central Committee Meeting, October 21, 2013

On Monday, October 21st, the Benton County Republican Central Committee met in the La Raza Room #208 in the Memorial Union on the Oregon State University campus. Chair, Jerry Jackson, made announcements about the upcoming Albany Veterans Day Parade (Nov. 11), the ongoing gun raffle ticket sales and the "We the People" Appreciation Dinner with raffle drawing (Nov. 21). Guest speakers Mark Callahan and Jo Rae Perkins, candidates for the U.S. Senate, introduced themselves and explained why they chose to run for this seat.  They then took questions from the audience and gave their concluding remarks. So far, four Republicans have filed to run in the Primary for senator. Following the candidates, Kim Rowe conducted valuable Merlin training.

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2012 Republican Barbecue

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The Benton County Republicans held their annual Republican Barbecue on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Les Wheeler's beautiful farm on Kiger Island in Corvallis, Oregon. Sandy McHenry and volunteers spent the day grilling Tri-tip beef and chicken for a wonderful dinner entrée. Republican candidates for the 2012 General Election took the opportunity to talk with attendees in a casual setting and later spoke as the sun began drop in the western sky (apologies for the horrible photos). The singing group Silver Bells entertained and Chairman, John Bell, served as Master of Ceremonies. Our speakers were Betsy Close, candidate for Benton County Commissioner (Position 3), Jerry J. Jackson, Sr., running for Benton County Commissioner (Position 1), Andy Olson, for reelection as State Representative (District 15), Andrew Decker for State Representative (District 16), Jim Thompson for reelection as State Representative (District 23), Dr. Knute Buehler for Secretary of State, the fiery James Buchal for Oregon's Attorney General, and Art Robinson for U.S. Congressional District Four. We thank our speakers and all who attended this event and offer a special thank you to Les Wheeler for his hospitality and to the Benton County Republican Women for their assistance.

Addendum: In September, Republican Central Committee members in Senate District 8 voted to recommend Betsy Close and two others to serve the remainder of retiring State Senator Frank Morse's term of office. In October, the Linn and Benton County Commissioners voted to appoint Close to the seat. We welcome Sen. Betsy Close as our new state senator. 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......

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......