2015 BCRW Christmas Party

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On Monday, December 14th, Benton County Republican Women met at the Adair Clubhouse for their annual Christmas Party, which included installation of officers for the 2016-2017 biennium and a lovely luncheon buffet by Valley Catering. The featured speaker was Jeremy Woodall, Program Director at the beautiful new Allworth Veteran's Home in Lebanon, Oregon. In the spirit of Christmas, guests brought a generous array of gifts for the veterans from a list of needed items. Read More......

2015 Veterans Day Parade, Albany, Oregon

Caption: Marine Jim Vause salutes the viewing stand while riding on the Linn-Benton Republican float.

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On Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11, 2015, Benton County Republicans and Linn County Republicans paid tribute to all U.S. Veterans with their joint float entry in the 64th Annual Veterans Day Parade in Albany, Oregon. The parade was organized by the Veterans Commemoration Association and they did a spectacular job again this year! The parade theme was Veterans: "STARS Unlimited - STRIPES United." Benton County Republican Women made 1400 Veterans Day parade theme buttons to pass out to Veterans and children. Parade watchers turned out in huge numbers to show their respect for America's veterans. Early morning decorators from both Linn and Benton Republicans did a fantastic job readying the float for the parade start at 11:00 a.m.. Pulling the float was Louanna Oliver. Riding the float and waving U.S. Flags (veterans shown with branch in which they served) were John Detweiler (U.S. Navy), Charles Nelson (U.S. Air Force), Jean Nelson, Kim Rowe, PJ Hunter, Garland Hunter (U.S. Marine Corps), Mary Grimes and Jim Vause, Sr. (U.S. Marine Corps). Walking with the float and passing out buttons were Michael Wynhausen (Chair, Linn County Republicans) and Stella Guenther. See large collection of 2015 parade photos at the Democrat-Herald. S. Thomas Lewis posted videos of the parade on YouTube: 1 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 (Republican float first 16 seconds) | 4 of 4. Read More......

BCRW Oct. 2015 - Pat Dysart's Walk Across Australia

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On Monday, October 26, 2015, Benton County Republican Women met at King Tin Restaurant in Corvallis for a no-host luncheon and general meeting. With a stunning slideshow, retired OSU researcher and BCRW member, Dr. Pat Dysart, detailed her 1988, six-month, science based walk across the Australian continent that landed her in the Guinness Book of World Records. Pat field-tested 40 consumer products and planted two million coolabah trees on the trek. Out of the camel train of 15, Sam and Chuluk were featured in Pat's presentation for their distinctly different personalities. The same is true for human personalities, as we learned. Some participants made the trek, or partial legs thereof, for different reasons, which led to some (humorous to us) conflicts. BCRW members and guests enjoyed this record-making travelogue tremendously. On Nov. 3, 2015, the Corvallis Gazette-Times featured Dr. Dysart's trip on the front-page as one of the paper's The Story Next Door series under the title The Long Walk. Read More......

2015 Constitution Day Flag Rally, Corvallis, OR

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On Thursday, September 17th, Benton County Republican Women hosted a non-partisan flag rally in celebration of Constitution Day. The event was held in front of the beautiful Benton County Courthouse on the 228th anniversary of the signing of The U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, in Philadelphia, PA. The sign-holding, flag waving participants were BCRW President Carolyn Webb, Bob Webb, Stella Guenther, Kim Rowe, Arden Ray, Birdie Reetz, Jeri Schmidt, Jane Buck, Charles Nelson, Andrew Decker, Doug and Louise Salmons, PJ Hunter and Cathy Connor. Read More......

Benton GOP Float in 2015 Philomath Frolic Grand Parade

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LIBERTY rides again! On Saturday, July 11, 2015, the Benton County Republican Women participated with the Benton County Republicans in the Grand Parade in Philomath, Oregon during the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo. Sorry to say we didn't get photos of everyone but we had a wonderful time happily stressing "Liberty" throughout the parade and getting lots of thumbs up all along the route. Nic and Louanna Oliver pulled the float and Chairman Jerry Jackson and his grandson Stephen walked and passed out candy. Riding the float were Jean & Charles Nelson, Stella Guenther, John Detweiler, Garland & PJ Hunter with Zumi (the dog). Read More......

4th of July Parade, Corvallis, Oregon

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The Benton County Republican Women helped decorate the Benton County Republican's "Liberty' float in the Corvallis All-American Anyone-Can-Join, Fabulous, Fantastic 4th of July Parade. Pulling the float were Nic and Louanna Oliver in their handsome truck decorated with USA flags. Kim Rowe came early to help decorate but couldn't stay to ride the float. Showing enthusiasm for this special American holiday were Jean & Charles Nelson, Stella Guenther, John Detweiler, Garland & PJ Hunter with grandson Ty Sisson and Zumi the Republican Labrador. Benton GOP Chair, Jerry Jackson, walked with the float and passed out candy to children. Riders wished all a "Happy 4th of July" and called out "Happy Birthday, America!" Read More......

2015 Flag Day Rally

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On Saturday, June 13, 2015, Benton County Republican Women sponsored a flag rally to celebrate Flag Day, as recognized each June 14th in the United States. This event was held from 12 Noon to 1:00 p.m. at the intersection of 9th Street and Circle Boulevard in Corvallis, Oregon, and was open to the public. Flag wavers were met with honks and cheers as cars passed by. BCRW President Carolyn Webb provided a candy dish and wonderful chocolate-chip cookies. It was a gorgeous sunny day with a light wind that kept the flags flying beautifully. Thank you to all who participated. Patriotism is alive and well. Read More......