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REPUBLICAN RUNDOWN
August 19, 2022
Vol. 2, No. 63
CHAIRMAN'S CORNER
Ken Raymond, Chairman
Help Bring A Red Wave Of Votes!
Last month FCGOP and NCGOP joined forces at the 100-Days Day of Action door knocking on over 400 households bringing a Red Wave of Votes! The day was such a great success an additional walk has been planned.
WHEN: Saturday, August 20th from 10:00am to 2:00pm
WHERE: Meet at FCGOP Headquarters, 300 Jonestown Road Suite 10
DETAILS: Training will be provided on the use of the App and role-playing possible door-knocking interaction scenarios. Team members will be sent out in groups to neighborhoods of Forsyth County where we will campaign for our candidates and handout candidate fliers. Campaigners will be welcome to stay in the field as long as they like.
GOAL: A total of 600 doors knocked for the day!
CANDIDATES: If you are planning to attend the event, please reach out as soon as possible so we can plan a strategy for your district on the Day of Action. Also, if candidates have canvassing literature, please be sure to bring all materials for distribution to the FCGOP HQ by August 17th.
WE NEED YOU!
Sign-up link for the event at:
https://forms.gle/ZtZcgcvkW886buTi7
GET TO KNOW YOUR GOP CANDIDATES
Each week we will be featuring a couple of our 2022 GOP Candidates! To see a full printable list of our candidates please CLICK HERE.
This Week Is
Ted Kazakos
Running For
NC DISTRICT COURT JUDGE - DISTRICT 21 / SEAT 3
Ted Kazakos received a bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University and attended Wake Forest School of Law. He is is running for re-election for judge of the North Carolina 21st Judicial District.
Active in the community, Ted serves with the following organizations.
- Board member, Stop Child Abuse Now
- Representative, Elder Abuse Task Force
- National Vice President, Evrytanian Association of America
- Sunday school teacher
VOTE RED IN 2022! VOTE KAZAKOS!
Ted Kazakos
Also Being Featured This Week Is
Jim O'Neill
Running For
DISTRICT ATTORNEY - DISTRICT 31
Jim O’Neill was appointed by Governor Bev Perdue as Forsyth County District Attorney in November 2009, and is currently serving his third term as Forsyth County’s elected DA. Prior to his appointment, he served as an Assistant District Attorney under former District Attorney Tom Keith. Since taking over as the District Attorney of Forsyth County, Jim has instituted a prosecution program targeting sex offenders living within our community, as well as a new program designed to focus resources on prosecuting chronic criminal offenders. Jim is a veteran prosecutor who started serving in the Forsyth County DA’s office in 1997. A graduate of Duke University, Jim earned his law degree from New York Law School.
Over the past 20 years, Jim has prosecuted some of the most serious and violent offenders in our community. He has served in many leadership roles in the office, including chief motor vehicle prosecutor. He was also Forsyth County’s first dedicated Domestic Violence prosecutor. While his career consumes a significant portion of his time, Jim finds time to give back to the community in his role as head coach for the Men's Lacrosse team at RJR High School. He has served as a member of the board of Hospice and the Industries for the Blind, and currently serves on the board of SCAN and Senior Services. Jim and his wife, Dr. Oona O'Neill, are the parents of three beautiful children, including two daughters and one son; all three show significant potential as lacrosse players. Jim O’Neill is up for re-election in 2022.
VOTE RED IN 2022! VOTE O'NEILL!
Jim O'Neill
2022 CONSERVATIVE JUDICIAL CANDIDATES
Judge Richard Dietz, Trey Allen, Chief Judge Donna Stroud, Judge John Tyson, Judge Michael Stading, and Julee Flood are your six Constitutional Conservative Judicial Candidates, running statewide and not against one another. Spread the word and help elect our 2022 Judges.
FCGOP TRIVIA NIGHT & TROPHIES
By Ken Raymond
To all of you that believe you’d be a great contestant on TV game shows, like Jeopardy, now is your chance to prove it! Your invited to openly display your knowledge during Trivia Night on Friday, August 26th, at 6 pm at the Paul Ciener Botanical Garden Center at 215 S. Main Street in Kernersville.
The winning team will receive the Command Sargent Major Invitational Trophy, provided by retired U.S. Army veteran Command Sargent Major Alex Nelson, and bragging rights for one year. Individuals that answer the most questions will also receive a trophy.
It’s going to be a fun evening. So please sign up on our website today!
For more information visit: https://forsyth.nc.gop/trivia_night
To purchase a ticket visit: https://secure.winred.com/fcgop/trivia
9/11 OUTREACH - HONORING FIREFIGHTERS & POLICE
The Targeted Outreach Committee is planning to honor our firefighters and police in memory of 9/11. We will bring them goody bags with snacks and a thank you note in each bag, as we did last year. Our goal is to pack and deliver 500 goody bags and we can use your help in several ways:
- Donate items for the goody bags such as granola bars, small packages of chips, crackers or pretzels, candy, or small 10 oz bottled water (the large ones won't fit in the goody bags). Items or cash donations can be dropped off at FCGOP Headquarters, at the Forsyth County Republican Women's Meeting on August 25.
- Help stuff the goody bags on Wednesday, August 31, 10 am-12 pm at the FCGOP Headquarters Building, 300 Jonestown Road.
- Help deliver goody bags to a fire station or police station.
Please email Colleen Lopina at [email protected] if you can help in any of these ways.
PRECICNT SOCIAL & MEETING
Join us on Tuesday, August 23rd for a Precinct Meeting & Social. All are welcome! At this meeting, precincts will be discussing ways the precinct chairs and their volunteers can actively get involved with different campaigns happening here in Forsyth County. This will be 6:30-7:00. Then we will show another film titled “The Real Story of January 6th” by the Epoch Times so feel free to stick around and enjoy this! We look forward to seeing you there!
ERNIE LEYBA FOR SHERRIFF FUNDRAISER
Join Ernie Leyba on September 3rd for his Campaign Fundraiser!
FUNDRAISING & EVENTS COMMITTEE
Join School Board Member Dana Caudill-Jones, and our local candidates on Sunday, September 18 at Miller Park (Shelter #1) for Meet The Candidates BBQ! Event starts at 4:00 P.M. Paid registrations are required for dinners. Dinner tickets are available for purchase on the FCGOP website and are also available by clicking the link below. Catering limited to the first 150 registrations. Only exact cash and checks will be accepted the day of the event, pending dinners are still available. Proceeds will benefit our local candidates!
https://secure.winred.com/fcgop/candidatebbq
If you are interested in signing up to volunteer at "Meet The Candidates", please sign up using the link below!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094DA4AF2DA2F85-meet
PARTIDO REPUBLICANO LATINO OFFICIALLY FORMED IN FORSYTH COUNTY
A new Latino committee for the Forsyth County GOP was formed at a meeting on Tuesday, August 16. The group, Partido Republicano Latino del condado de Forsyth, will be led by Chair Rubi Colchao and Vice Chair Myrna Díaz. The group will have a booth at the FIESTA Festival in downtown Winston-Salem on Saturday, September 10. Their future plans include having a monthly committee meeting, doorknocking at the homes of Latinos, and coordinating a Community Day in October. Please contact Rubi at [email protected] for more information or to get involved.
 Chair of Partido Republicano Latino del condado de Forsyth
FORSYTH TEEN CIVICS BOOT CAMP
Unity Commons is proud to host this nonpartisan civics training and GOTV (Get Out the Vote) bootcamp on Saturday, August 27 . The event will focus on increasing voter turnout and educating voters. This introductory course will teach 13-18 year olds about important policies affecting America’s youth. They will also learn about the various GOTV strategies – phone banking, textbanking, postcard writing, lit dropping, and canvassing. We will prepare participants to participate in ongoing GOTV efforts or plan their own GOTV events.
NC FAITH & FREEDOM COALITION TO VISIT FCGOP
On Thursday, September 15 at 6:30 pm join us at the FCGOP headquarters were Dr. Paul Brintley, a NC Faith & Freedom Coalition Ambassador, will be speaking on the topic “What it means to be SALT & LIGHT in a liberal world”.
NC FAITH & FREEDOM CONFERENCE
On September 23-24 join the NC Faith & Freedom Conference in Charlotte.
The Salt & Light Conference empowers and equips faithful conservatives across North Carolina to stand for their values at the polls and in the public arena. NC Faith & Freedom’s 2022 Salt & Light Conference will be the largest faith-based policy conference in North Carolina. Attendees will be challenged and encouraged by the connections and speakers at this year’s conference.
The 5th Annual Salt & Light Conference will welcome leaders to the platform who are declaring the TRUTH of God’s Word to the cultural issues of the day at a brand new location. This year’s event brings those who are engaged on the front-lines of the cultural battle to educate, equip, and encourage attendees to stand up and become part of the cultural conversation, encouraging attendees to follow the biblical mandate of being Salt & Light. Be sure to register your seat for an incredible fall weekend in Charlotte, NC.
To register visit: https://ncfaithandfreedom.com/
HISPANIC OUTREACH - FIESTA FESTIVAL
The FCGOP will have a booth at the Hispanic League's FIESTA Festival on Spruce Street in downtown Winston-Salem on Saturday, September 10, 11 am - 6 pm. We need volunteers to help at the booth. Please sign up with this link for a two-hour shift. This will be a great chance to connect with Hispanic voters and provide information about the Republican Party.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E48AFAC2EA5FF2-fiesta
ELECTION COMMITTEE
Headquarters is open (check the schedule); we need your help to open it more often, answer the phone, greet visitors, work for our candidates, plan events, and secure the election and make sure every legal vote is counted.
Election Integrity is on everyone’s mind and we need an ARMY of volunteers!! WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!
We are looking for office volunteers, precinct workers, fair volunteers, phone callers, walkers for our candidates, judges, poll observers, greeters, etc. (Training provided). This year we can make a lot of changes…. With Your Help!
Please contact us ASAP, email or sign up on the link or call us if you have any questions. Everyone can do SOMETHING!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70A094DA4AF2DA2F85-forsyth
OVER 100 ATTENDED HEADQUARTERS OPEN HOUSE
WOW - thanks to all 100+ of you who attended the FCGOP OPEN HOUSE. What a thrill to hear from our candidates and recognize Ron Joyce and others who are financially supporting HQs.
We all had an adrenalin show in the arm (not to confused with the "JAB") by Senator Krawiec and Representative Zenger as they present what we all know ....we need a SUPER MAJORITY, take back the School Board, support our County Commissioner candidates and re-elect Jim O'Neill for District Attorney. We need to send our current 6th district representative HOME and send Christian Castelli in her place. With more hard work, phone calling, and walking, we can DO THIS.
A big shout out to all the volunteers who worked hard to make our OPEN HOUSE a success. You are so valuable! Thanks to Perry Hudspeth, Assistant Treasurer, for his donation of our raffle. (the winner remains a secret) lol AND it was NOT rigged! ha
Please contact us at [email protected] TODAY to see how YOU can help. There are many opportunities and you can work as much or as little as you want. We hope it is "as much".
FORSYTH COUNTY LATIN REPUBLICAN PLANNING MEETING A SUCCESS!
FORSYTH COUNTY REPUBLICAN MEN'S CLUB
On August 15th, the Forsyth County Republican Men's Club welcomes school board candidate, Sarah Absher, for a Q&A session. Please view Part One of the interview below. Part Two will be available on Sunday.
https://troythecentrist.substack.com/p/interview-with-sarah-absher-forsyth
FCGOP SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE A SUCCESS
Thank you to everyone who came out to support the FCGOP School Drive event. It was a great success with many school supplies collected for our local teachers!
VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVES
Need to Register? Visit this LINK! We'll have some more in person Voter Registration Drives coming up soon!
ONE-STOP EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE
FCGOP HEADQUARTERS
The 2022 election HQ is open for pop-in visits during the hours specified below. Additional hours will be added once the general election season gets underway. If you are interested in volunteering at headquarters, please email [email protected] - you can volunteer as little or as much that works for your schedule! We would love to have you involved!
| Monday |
10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
| Tuesday |
10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
| Wednesday |
10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
| Thursday |
Closed |
| Friday |
Closed |
| Saturday |
Closed |
| Sunday |
Closed |
The street address is:
300 Jonestown Rd. Suite 10
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
After parking in the lot, you can reach the 2nd floor office suite location by using the stairwell on the left side of the building (when facing the building).
THE FCGOP EXPANDS ITS SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE
By Ken Raymond
As you all know, the big names in social media such as Facebook and Twitter, have joined the effort to censor those of us that believe in the first amendment, and they’ve driven away many like-minded conservatives from their platform possibly never to return.
Well, hopefully we can find a few of them and get them to join us. The Forsyth County Republican Party has recently increased its presence on social media, this week, and launched a new official Facebook page.
The FCGOP can be found now on Gab.com and Truth Social. To join us on Gab.com click here. And to join us on Truth Social click here. Our current official Facebook page will shut down on October 9th. But for those of you the follow our current page, you can join our new official page by clicking here.
All of our pages will feature the latest local, state, and national news that you can trust. Additionally, we will post the FCGOP’s upcoming events and activities. Please join us on any of these platforms to connect with your fellow conservatives and feel free to engage in healthy and respectful debate.
  
FCGOP NEWS
Did you miss a Republican Rundown or want to get caught up on news through the week? Make sure to visit: https://forsyth.nc.gop/news
IMPORTANT DATES
| August 5 - August 30 |
FCGOP GUN RAFFLE
Still time to buy your gun raffle ticket!
For more information visit:
https://forsyth.nc.gop/gun_raffle
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| August 23 |
PRECINCT MEETING & SOCIAL
6:30 p.m.
FCGOP Headquarters - 300 Jonestown Road, Suite 10 Winston-Salem, NC
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| August 25 |
FORSYTH COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN - MEETING / DINNER
Program: 5:30 p.m. / Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
Little Richard's BBQ - 109 S Stratford Rd. Winston-Salem
RSVPs REQUIRED - email [email protected] for more information on attending.
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| August 26 |
TRIVIA NIGHT!
6:00 p.m.
Paul Ciener Botanical Gardens located at 215 S Main Street in Kernersville, NC
To Register Visit: https://secure.winred.com/fcgop/trivia
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| August 27 |
FORSYTH TEEN CIVICS BOOT CAMP
For More Information Visit: https://www.penandshieldproject.org/event-details/forsyth-teen-civics-boot-camp
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| August 31 |
9/11 OUTREACH - GOODIE BAG STUFFING
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
FCGOP Headquarters - 300 Jonestown Road, Winston-Salem, NC
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| September 3 |
ERNIE LEYBA FUNDRAISER EVENT
8:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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| September 6 |
FORSYTH COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN - BOARD MEETING
6:00 p.m.
FCGOP Headquarters - 300 Jonestown Road, Winston-Salem, NC
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| September 15 |
NC FAITH & FREEDOM COALITION
6:30 p.m.
Topic: What it means to be SALT & LIGHT in a liberal world
FCGOP Headquarters - 300 Jonestown Road, Winston-Salem, NC
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| September 18 |
FCGOP MEET THE CANDIDATES BBQ
4:00 p.m.
Miller Park Shelter #1
To Purchase Tickets: https://secure.winred.com/fcgop/candidatebbq
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| September 23 & 24 |
NC FAITH & FREEDOM'S 2022 SALT & LIGHT CONFERENCE
For More Information Visit: https://ncfaithandfreedom.com/
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| October 4 |
FORSYTH COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN - BOARD MEETING
6:00 p.m.
FCGOP Headquarters - 300 Jonestown Road, Winston-Salem, NC
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| October 9 |
30 DAY RESIDENCY DEADLINE FOR GENERAL ELECTION
For more information visit: https://www.forsyth.cc/Elections/
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| October 14 |
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR GENERAL ELECTION
Need to Register? Visit this LINK!
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| October 20 - November 5 |
ONE-STOP EARLY VOTING
For more information visit: https://www.forsyth.cc/Elections/assets/img/2022-ev-schedule.png
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| November 1 |
FORSYTH COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN - BOARD MEETING
6:00 p.m.
FCGOP Headquarters - 300 Jonestown Road, Winston-Salem, NC
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| November 8 |
GENERAL ELECTION
For more information visit: https://www.forsyth.cc/Elections/
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| December 4 |
CHRISTMAS PARADE
2:30 p.m., sponsored by Kernersville Chamber of Commerce. Participants must be in place no later than 12:30 p.m.
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| December 6 |
FORSYTH COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN - BOARD MEETING
6:00 p.m.
FCGOP Headquarters - 300 Jonestown Road, Winston-Salem, NC
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Chairman: Ken Raymond
Phone (336) 724-6000
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://forsyth.nc.gop
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