NOTICE: Don’t forget the Republican luncheon at Enzo’s in the Broadview Shopping Center (map) on Tuesday, July 27th, at 12:30 p.m. Former Senator and Governor George Allen will be our speaker. I hope to see you all there.
On July 23, 2010, In Monthly luncheon, By admin
On April 22, 2010, In Goochland Republican Women, By admin
The annual Goochland Republican Women’s fundraiser is schedule for May 11, 2010, with special guest Congressman Eric Cantor. Please see the flyer for complete details.
On April 22, 2010, In Monthly luncheon, By admin
NOTICE: Don’t forget the Republican luncheon at Enzo’s in the Broadview Shopping Center (map) on Tuesday, April 24th, at 12:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Delegate Bill Janis. Delegate Janis will give us a recap of the most recent General Assembly session.
On April 14, 2010, In Meeting Call, By admin
Call for a Republican Party Canvass to Elect Officers and Members of the Goochland County Republican Committee
I, Benjamin J. Slone III, Chairman of the Goochland County Republican Committee, pursuant to the Republican State Party Plan and as directed by the Goochland County Republican Committee do hereby issue this call for a Party Canvass to be held at Goochland Branch Library, 3075 River Road West, Goochland, Virginia 23063, on Saturday, April 24, 2010, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM to elect members and the following officers of the Goochland County Republican Committee: Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer, and Secretary, each to two-year terms.
Qualifications for Participation: All legal and qualified voters of Goochland County under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, regardless of race, religion, national origin or sex, who are in accord with the principles of the Republican Party, and who, if requested, express in public meeting either orally or in writing as may be required, their intent to support all of its nominees for public office in the ensuing election, may participate as members of the Republican Party of Virginia in its mass meetings, party canvasses, conventions or primaries encompassing their respective election districts.
Officer Candidate Filing Requirements: Any person wishing to file as a candidate for any of the offices of the Goochland County Republican Committee offices listed above must be a legal and qualified voter under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia residing in the Goochland County. In addition, he or she must file as a candidate for any of the offices of the Goochland County Republican Committee offices listed above using a Declaration of Candidacy with Ben Slone, 2052 Maidens Road, Maidens, VA 23102, which must be received on or before 6:00 PM, Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Postmarks will not be considered. The Declaration of Candidacy must be made on a form prescribed by the Goochland County Committee and available from Chairman Slone and other members of the Goochland County Republican Committee. A check covering any voluntary fees and for dues to the Goochland County Republican Committee must accompany this form.
The Declaration of Candidacy includes (1) a statement that the candidate is in accord with the principles of the Republican Party (2) a pledge to support all of the Republican Party’s nominees for office in the ensuing General Election.
Member Candidate Filing Requirements: Any person wishing to file as a member of the Goochland County Republican Committee must be a legal and qualified voter under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia residing in the Goochland County. In addition, he or she must file as a member of the Goochland County Republican Committee using a 2010 Goochland County Republican Committee Membership Application form with Ben Slone, 2052 Maidens Road, Maidens, VA 23102, which must be received on or before 6:00 PM, Friday, April 23, 2010. Postmarks will not be considered. The 2010 Goochland County Republican Committee Membership Application form must be made on the form prescribed by the Goochland County Committee and available from Chairman Slone, other members of the Goochland County Republican Committee, and the Goochland County Republican Committee web site. A check covering any voluntary fees and for membership dues to the Goochland County Republican Committee must accompany this form.
Fees for Participation by Candidates: The Goochland County Republican Committee Officer filing fee is $30.00 and shall be paid at the time of filing for the Goochland County Republican Committee office. Checks should be made out to the Goochland County Republican Committee or “Goochland GOP.”
The Goochland County Republican Committee membership fee is $25.00 and shall be paid at the time of filing for the Goochland County Republican Committee. Checks should be made out to the Goochland County Republican Committee or “Goochland GOP.”
Conduct of the Canvass: The Canvass will be conducted at the Goochland Branch Library, 3075 River Road West, Goochland, Virginia 23063, on Saturday, April 24, 2010, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Voters offering to vote must be properly registered in Goochland County, must present a government issued photographic identification document such as a driver’s license, passport, or military ID.
Voters may vote only for candidates whose names appear on the ballot. Write-in votes will invalidate that ballot and will not be considered.
At least one, but not more than three, representatives of each candidate on the ballot of the canvass must be present at all times during the voting and while counting the ballots. No electioneering will be allowed inside the polling place or within 50 feet of the entrance to the polling place.
Provisions for the Filing of a Single Candidate: If only one person files as a candidate for each office by the filing deadline, the Canvass will not be held and those people submitting the Declaration of Candidacy for each office will be declared the officer for those Goochland County Republican Committee positions. If one or more offices are contested by one or more candidates, the Canvass will be held in accordance with the rules and this call.
Provisions for Membership Filing: If fewer membership applications are received than the maximum allowed under the State Party Plan, the Canvass for membership will not be held and those people submitting the Membership Application and dues will be declared members.
Fees for Participation by Voters: No fee will be required of any voter in order to participate in this canvass.
Ballot Security: Procedures for the handling and counting of ballots during the canvass are described in a separate Protocol on Ballot Security. This protocol is available on request from Mr. Slone. This protocol is by reference incorporated into this call.
2010 Membership Form
2010 Goochland County Call
2010 Canvass Rules
On April 5, 2010, In Goochland Republican Women, By admin
Please join the Goochland Republican Women (GRW) on Friday, April 9th for its monthly business meeting and guest speaker program. You won’t want to miss this one!
Location is Manakin Firehouse (Rt. #6).
10:00 — 10:45 AM: GRW Business Meeting
Including important and exciting news about GRW’s May Fundraiser event; discussions on GRW’s new website and 2011 Nominating Committee; also GCRC update by Ben Slone, GCRC Chairman
11:00 — Noon: Ms. Kate Obenshain talks about ‘The Importance of Leading Women in the Conservative Movement’
Conservative Commentator (Fox News and others), Vice President of the Young America’s Foundation and former Chairwoman, Republican Party of Virginia
(See link for more information on Ms. Obenshain: http://www.cblpi.org/programs/bio.cfm?ID=40&Type=Speaker)
Also, please join GRW for a social networking lunch at Hermitage Country Club (HCC) immediately following the meeting; RSVP required for lunch only by Thursday, April 8 to Liz Culley at elizabethaculley@aol.com, or 804-784-2927. Selective menu, no fixed cost; payment at end of lunch to ‘host’ HCC member.
Hope to see you on the 9th!
On March 25, 2010, In Business meeting, By admin
NOTICE: The first quarter business meeting of the Goochland County Republican Committee will be held on Wednesday, March 31st, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Goochland Branch Library, 3075 River Road West, Goochland, Virginia 23063.
Agenda to be posted soon.
On March 24, 2010, In Monthly luncheon, By admin
NOTICE: Don’t forget the Republican luncheon at Enzo’s in the Broadview Shopping Center (map) on Tuesday, March 30th, at 12:30 p.m. The guest speakers will be Susan Lascolette and Jamie Radtke of the Richmond Tea Party. They will be speaking about the Tea Party movement and the rally in Richmond on April 15th.
On March 1, 2010, In Goochland Republican Women, By admin
The Goochland Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting this Thursday, March 4th at 7:00 PM at the Manakin Firehouse (Rt. #6). The featured guest speaker is Mr. Jay Ipson, Executive Director and Founder of the Virginia Holocaust Museum. The agenda includes:
7:00 PM – Special Guest Speaker, Mr. Jay Ipson:
7:45 PM – Break
8:00 PM – GRW Business Meeting:
Roundtable Conversations/Socializing to follow business meeting.Dessert and other refreshments will be served. Please join in!
Also, GRW is kicking-off its Community Service programs at this meeting and will be collecting items. So if you are able to contribute, please bring along any one or some of each of the following items to the March 4th meeting to drop-off at the ‘GRW Community Service’ collection bins:
Support Our Troops: Used cell phones (with chargers)
Goochland Women’s Correctional Center and Goochland Free Clinic & Family Services: Women’s personal care products
Mamie Eisenhower/Barbara Bush Literacy: Gently used fiction and non-fiction books for The Academy in Goochland (elementary to young adult) and Women’s Correctional Center (adult and young children)
Thanks and hope to see you on Thursday, March 4th at 7 PM!
On February 17, 2010, In Monthly luncheon, By admin
NOTICE: Don’t forget the Republican luncheon at Enzo’s in the Broadview Shopping Center (map) on Tuesday, February 23rd, at 12:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Norm Leahy. Mr. Leahy is the vice president for public affairs, and primary blogger, at Tertium Quids. He will speak about blogging and offer us his unique perspective on the current General Assembly session.
On February 8, 2010, In Uncategorized, By admin
Goochland Republicans,
Please let me know if you are interested in acquiring one or more Goochland County Republican Committee tables at Congressman Eric Cantor’s Annual Campaign Breakfast. I plan on attending and would like learn if we have enough people to sponsor a table of ten.
Send an email to goochlandgop@gmail.com if you are interested.
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