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REPUBLICAN RUNDOWN
March 25, 2022
Vol. 2, No. 42
CHAIRMAN'S CORNER
Ken Raymond, Chairman
In Memory of former FCGOP Chairman Bill Miller Sr.
As you all know, former FCGOP Chairman and state senator Bill Miller passed away last week after a long battle with illness. Bill was the longest serving chairman of FCGOP that I’ve known holding the position for eight years. He seceded John “Jack” Stewart in 2001.
I was in my final years as an official “Young Republican” when Bill became chairman. And like many of you, I have a lot of great stories that I can tell about him. But I want to share my favorite “Bill Miller” story with all of you.
It was the 2004 presidential election, and I was running back and forth to our headquarters, on Cloverdale Avenue, picking up candidate yard signs placing them at intersections and on highways throughout the county. During one trip back to headquarters I ran into Bill, and he was upset with me.
We were in the parking lot, and he caught me just as I was getting out of my car. He stopped me before I could get inside, leaned towards me, and said, “Ken, you’ve got to get a cell phone!”
It was during the mid-2000’s when almost everyone had a mobile phone. I, however, was among those that was content to hold onto a landline. But Bill was tired of waiting for me to get home to hear my messages.
Bill wasn’t the first person to tell me that I had to get onboard with the technology of the day. I heard it from co-workers, friends, and family. But when I heard it from Bill, that’s when it made a lasting impression. Because God forbid the loss of a presidential election because of lack of communication.
It was Bill Miller that prompted me to get my first cell phone. Shortly after our conversation, I purchased a cell phone and I’ve had one ever since. Thanks, Bill!
Former FCGOP Chairman Bill Miller Sr.
FCGOP CONVENTION CONVENES IN CLEMMONS
By: Ken Raymond
Excitement, enthusiasm, and hope for our country was on full display during the Forsyth County GOP Convention at the Village Inn Hotel and Events Center in Clemmons last weekend.
During the event, over 100 delegates not only mingled and express their support for candidates for county commissioner, school board, and the General Assembly, but the delegates also heard from republican U.S. Senate candidates Ted Budd and Mark Walker as well as speeches from their local candidates.
“We are facing troubling times as a nation, but you all give me faith that we can overcome anything. Time to put an America First candidate in the Senate and get our country back on track,” Congressman Budd said.
“If we don’t take the message of individualism, hope, opportunity, and prosperity to all of our communities, who’s going to take it to them?” Congressman Walker said.
Earlier that morning, Precinct Organization Chair Zack Watkins reviewed plans to build active, functioning precinct organizations, throughout the county, and Voter Integrity Chair Bob Dorsch led the discussion on how everyone can play a role to protect the ballot this election year.
The delegates also heard from Jonathan Uzategui vice chair of the North Carolina Hispanic Republican Coalition which is dedicated to the communication of conservative values and principles to North Carolina’s Hispanic population.
During the business session, the delegates approved the Plan of Organization, and nominated school board member Dana Caudill-Jones and Toyce Southern for two At-Large seats on the 6th district and state executive committees.
FORSYTH COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN
Monthly FCRW Meeting will be held April 5th at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3819 Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem, NC
SAVE THE DATE for the Republican Judges Forum presented by the Davie County Republican Women, the Davidson County Republican Women, the Forsyth County Republican Women, the Greater Greensboro Republican Women’s Club, and the Northwest Republican Women. This event will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at the Bermuda Run Country Club, 24 Bermuda Run Dr., Bermuda Run, NC 27006.
A social will begin at 6:00 pm, dinner will begin at 6:30 pm, and the program will begin at 7:00 pm.
Additional details will be provided at a later date. This will be a catered affair.
RSVPs will be required.
VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE
The Voter Registration Drive that was previously scheduled for this Sunday has been rescheduled for Friday March 25th from 3pm till 630pm at JoAnn Fabrics.
IMPORTANT CALL FOR JUDGES / CHIEF JUDGES
The Forsyth County Board of Elections still has vacancies for Tuesday, May 17th (Election Day) that need to be filled with Republicans. If you are interested, please sign up by visiting: https://forsyth.nc.gop/volunteer
You can also email: [email protected]
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ONE-STOP EARLY VOTING AND ELECTION DAY
Early Voting Workers and Poll Observers: April 28 - May 14
Election Day: May 17
Early Voting WORKERS work in shifts of no more than 7 hours each day of Early Voting and are paid.
Poll Observers are volunteers only and work in shifts of 4 hours.
Election Integrity is everyone's responsibility and should be non-partisan. The NCGOP, teaming up with grassroots organizations across NC, is committed to staffing as many Poll Observers as possible in EVERY precinct. Forsyth County has 108 Precincts. We NEED your help.
There are 800+ volunteer slots to fill.
You can respond to [email protected] or visit the link below and a volunteer will call you with more details.
Republicans can NOT sit on the sidelines.
MAT TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED
The Multi-Partisan Assistance Team is still looking for team members. This role pays $12 / hour plus mileage. The MAT team goes to assisted living and nursing homes to work with voters getting absentee ballots. We need Republican to sign up for this job! There are reports of some nursing homes voting 95% democrat!
For more information please visit: https://www.forsyth.cc/Elections/multipartisan_assistance.aspx
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
| March 25 |
VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE
3:00-6:30 at JoAnn Fabrics
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| April 5 |
FORSYTH COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN - MONTHLY MEETING
6 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 3819 Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem, NC
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| April 28 |
REPUBLICAN JUDGES FORUM
Bermuda Run Country Club, 24 Bermuda Run Dr., Bermuda Run, NC 27006.
A social will begin at 6:00 pm, dinner will begin at 6:30 pm, and the program will begin at 7:00 pm.
Additional details will be provided at a later date. This will be a catered affair.
RSVPs will be required.
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| April 28 - May 14 |
EARLY VOTING PERIOD |
| May 3 |
FORSYTH COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN - MONTHLY MEETING
6 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 3819 Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem, NC
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| May 17 |
ELECTION DAY |
| May 19 - May 22 |
NCGOP CONVENTION
For more information and tickets visit: https://convention.nc.gop/
Location: Greensboro, NC
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| June 7 |
FORSYTH COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN - MONTHLY MEETING
6 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 3819 Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem, NC
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| July 4 |
INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
9:30 a.m., sponsored by Kernersville Rotary Club. Participants arrive at 7:30 a.m., on School Street in Kernersville with to lineup no later than 8:15 a.m.
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| July 5 |
FORSYTH COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN - MONTHLY MEETING
6 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 3819 Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem, NC
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| August 2 |
FORSYTH COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN - MONTHLY MEETING
6 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 3819 Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem, NC
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| September 6 |
FORSYTH COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN - MONTHLY MEETING
6 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 3819 Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem, NC
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| October 4 |
FORSYTH COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN - MONTHLY MEETING
6 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 3819 Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem, NC
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| November 1 |
FORSYTH COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN - MONTHLY MEETING
6 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 3819 Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem, NC
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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 - MONTHLY MEETING
6 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 3819 Country Club Rd., 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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