A view from the hill

by Mondee Tilley

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This past weekend, I got the rare opportunity to see the Washington, D.C., in a rare way that few people get to experience. I got to see the inner workings of our government up close and personal.

This weekend was an especially good time to visit because Congress was in session debating what is one of the most hotly debated issues of our time, the health care reform bill.

Now before I go any deeper, please understand that as a reporter for a small-town newspaper my political views are neutral. I went to Washington with an open heart and mind.

Sen. George Allen to appear.

George Allen event to be held in Caldwell County The Honorable George Allen (R-VA) who served as Congressman from 1991-1993, Governor (1994-1998) and US Senator (2001-2007) will be the guest at a fundraiser dinner for the NC 10th Congressional District Republican Party. This fundraiser will take place on Friday, January 22, 2010 at 6:30pm at the American Legion Post 29 401 Main Street NW Lenoir, NC 28645. Tickets will be $25.00 per person, which will include a catered meal. Tickets will go on sale on Friday morning, November 13, 2009 at www.ncgopdistrict10.com

March on Raleigh/Tea Party/Protest

Please forward to your email list, notify county chairmen, post on your websites and social media networks…Help us spread the word and have a great turn out for a rally this Saturday 11/14/09.

www.marchonraleigh.org

Thanks for all you do.

Joyce Krawiec

Wilkes GOP Fall Fun Extravaganza!!!!

When; Saturday November 14th @ 6:00 pm

Where; East Wilkes Middle School

Dinner; Hot Dogs and Hamburger Dinner will be served @ 6:00

Talent Show will begin @ 7:30 pm

Carolyn has requested that everyone bring their favorite dessert to share in the festivities!!!

Come and enjoy a fun filled evening – Bring friends and family!!! Hope to see you there!

Shatley Springs Saturday

The fifth district meeting will be held this Saturday at Shatley Springs Resturant at 10am in Crumpler, NC. Please join us.

Foxx Fundraiser

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx will host a fundraiser on

Friday, September 25, 2009
6:00p.m.-7:30p.m.
At the Home of
Stuart & Nancy Epperson
3780 Will Scarlet Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
$1000 Host
$500 Sponsor
$250 Co-Sponsor
$100 Attendee
Please RSVP to Jim Skotthy at
336-499-1947 or jim@virginiafoxx.com

9/12 March on Washington DC

The Watauga County Republicans are helping to organize a bus trip for the 9/12 March on Washington, DC. The bus will leave at noon Friday and will be back to Boone Saturday night. If anyone is interested contact Pam Blume at 828.266.1924. There are only 40 spots, and they will fill fast.

ALLEGHANY COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY FUND RAISING RAFFLE

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2009
6:00pm

SPARTA HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA

TICKETS: $25.00 (INCLUDES FOOD FOR 2 PEOPLE)
Dogs, Beans, Slaw, chips, desserts, and drinks
SEVEN (7) WINNERS !

7th ticket drawn = $1,000.00
6th ticket drawn = $200.00
5th ticket drawn = $100.00
1, 2, 3, and 4th tickets drawn = $50.00

Music By:
Nave Blevins & the Cranberry Creek Boys
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN

This is a non-deductible contribution
Paid for by the Alleghany County Republican Party, Rudy Lehle, Treasurer

Wilkes GOP BBQ

Wilkes County will have a Barbeque Dinner Sat Sept 12,2009 at Smoot Park in North Wilkesboro 4:00 -8:00pm. Pool will be open. Come join the end of summer fun. $10.00 per person & children under 12 free.”

A message from our leader

Greetings -

At the 5th District meeting in Shatley Springs (September 19 at 10:00 a.m.), we will be entertaining nominations for the NCGOP Hall of Fame Banquet. Information about these nominations is attached.

For those counties wishing to participate, please be prepared to submit nominations at the 5th District meeting in Shatley Springs.

Aaron Whitener, our Watauga County Chair who heads up our website effort, has asked me to pass on a message regarding the website. Aaron says “Just a reminder, if anyone has pictures from district or county events, dates, articles they want posted. Just let me know. I’ll be glad to do that. The website should be up to date. Thanks for everyone’s help.” The website address is www.nc05.com.

Also, we will conduct a discussion at Shatley Springs about efforts towards taking the NC Legislature in 2010. I look forward to your thoughts on how we can help our GOP candidates in this watershed election.

I will also be asking for volunteers to serve on certain sub-groups, including “Technology”, “Fundraising”, “District Plan of Organization”, and “Grass-roots Outreach.” If you have an interest in any of these, or have
ideas for other subgroups, please let me know. Thank you to those who have already volunteered!

Our thanks goes out to Lee McMillan for hosting this meeting. You might want to come early; we usually have a big turn-out at Shatley Springs!

(P.S. – Please share this information with those in GOP leadership positions in your county who do not have email addresses, or with anyone who wishes to become active in the 5th.)

Best regards,

Dan Barrett
Chair, 5th District