Showing posts with label Oregon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Oregon. Show all posts

2017 BCRW Constitution Day Library Display


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As a "Caring for America" project, Benton County Republican Women present a Constitution Day poster in honor of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. The poster will be on display from September 11-29 at the Philomath Community Library. See the text included in the display HERE. Read More......

2017 - BCRW helps with Benton GOP Float in July 8th Philomath Main Street Parade


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Benton County Republican Women participated in the Philomath parade with Benton County Republicans on July 8th, 2017. There was excitement in the air as everyone pitched in to help decorate the float. The turnout was terrific and the weather was absolutely perfect for a parade. Enthusiastic flag wavers and sign holders called out, "We love America," chanted "USA, USA, USA," and left the words "Liberty" and "Freedom" wafting in the wind. With places like North Korea and Venezuela in the news lately as reminders that freedoms of the people can be lost to dictatorial power, the float was decorated with some of America's first principles, which must always be protected.

We offer a huge thank you to these fantastic Republicans for their participation: Nic & Louanna Oliver (drivers), Jessica Paulsen, Trinity Paulsen (age 4) and JR, Jeff Limón, John Detweiler, Stella Guenther, Jean & Charles Nelson, Kristie Hernandez, Izzy Hernandez and friend Layell (great helpers/passed out candy), Jerry & Arden Ray, and Garland & PJ Hunter. Doggies Sassy and Zumi were also aboard the float. Read More......

2017 - BCRW celebrates 4th of July with Benton GOP


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Benton County Republican Women celebrated Independence Day with Benton County Republicans by participating in the Corvallis All-American Anyone Can Join, Fabulous, Fantastic Fourth of July Parade followed by a fun BBQ & Potluck at the Troop 3 Scout Cabin. Kristie Hernandez organized the BBQ. Due to camera failure, there is little coverage of these events, for which PJ apologizes. If anyone has pictures, please let me know. Thank you.

Corvallis Gazette-Times Article: Corvalliis celebrates Independence Day
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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......

Susan Newby wins gun raffle!

Susan Newby of Corvallis wins Benton COP Gun Raffle!

BCRW member, Susan Newby, wins the The Benton County Republicans AR-15 Raffle.  The raffle ran from July 31, 2013 through November 21, 2013 and the drawing was held at the Benton County Republican "We the People" Appreciation Dinner.  Shown with husband Rex Newby at Philomath Gun Shop, Susan shows off her new Stag Arms AR-15 firearm. Congratulations Susan! Read More......

2013 Veterans Day Parade, Linn & Benton GOP Float


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The Linn and Benton County Republicans participated in the Albany Veterans Day Parade on Monday, November 11th to show their appreciation and respect for the Veterans who have served our country so honorably. Republican Primary candidates joining us in this tribute were Rep. Andy Olson for reelection to Oregon House District 15, Mark Callahan for U.S. Senate, State Representative Jason Conger for U.S. Senate and Dr. Monica Wehby for U.S. Senate. Rep. Olson graciously volunteered his beautiful red truck and a driver to pull the Republican float. Those walking the parade route passed out candy to children and patriotic buttons to veterans. 1,850 buttons were made and contributed by the Benton County Republican Women. Float riders displayed alternating messages, "We love you Vets" and "Thank You" to the veterans with flip cards. We offer our gratitude to the Veterans Commemoration Association for this wonderful event and, most importantly, we offer our thanks to the Veterans.

Participating Republicans from Benton County were Chair Jerry Jackson, John Detweiler, Charles and Jean Nelson, Ken McCracken and Kim Rowe, Stella Guenther, Kristie Hernandez with daughter Alexia, and Garland and PJ Hunter. Participating Republicans from Linn County were Chair Michael Wyhausen, Julie Hetterle with sister Mindi and Mary Grimes. Thank you all! Read More......

New Oregon Republican Party Officials for 2013-2015


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Left to Right: Solomon Yue, Jr., National Committeeman; Chris Barreto, Secretary; Suzanne Gallagher, Chair; Bill Currier, Vice Chair; Ken Taylor, Treasurer; Donna D. Cain, National Committeewoman.

Salem, OR (Feb. 4) – At the 2013 Biennial Organization Meeting on Saturday, members of the Oregon Republican State Central Committee elected Suzanne Gallagher of Tigard, Oregon as the new Chair of the ORP. Gallagher’s slate swept the other three officer positions as well. “Our slate of officers won these contested elections because the Central Committee wanted a team of officers which shared the same Constitutional values, worked together effectively and would turn our Party’s focus to attracting voters to the Party’s candidates,” Chair Gallagher said. Bill Currier, the new ORP Vice Chair and Chris Barreto, the new ORP Secretary, both won contested races for their offices. Ken Taylor, the new ORP Treasurer won by acclamation. See article at www.OregonRepublicanParty.org. Read More......

Feb. 2012: BCRW members attend Tea Party Rally

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On Thursday, Feb. 23rd, eight BCRW members and an associate member turned out for a Tea Party sponsored by Benton AFP in front of the courthouse. They rallied in support of churches facing negative building code changes and landowners facing the addition of unneeded rules and regulations that nearly amount to 'takings' on riparian and wetland areas that the Benton County Board of Commissioners will be considering. In addition, the tea partiers protested wasteful use of funds regarding the purchase and remodeling of county owned properties and a recent 'heartless' ruling by Commissioners Linda Modrell and Annabelle Jaramillo, denying Charles Fischer his 5-year appeal to build six homes on his 30-acre property on which he can no longer farm due to complaints by neighbors, whose properties have already been divided. Republicans Betsy Close and Jerry Jackson, primary candidates for two commission seats, attended the rally.

Gazette-Times, 2/24/2012: Tea Party rallies at courthouse Read More......

9/11 Candlelight Remembrance, 2010

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REACTIVATED

The Benton County Veterans Memorial Committee and the community of Benton County sponsored a candlelight remembrance and memorial program honoring the fallen and the families of those who lost their lives in the 9-11 tragedy. The September 11, 2010 program started at 7:00 PM with Les Whittle as Emcee. Candle GLOW STICKS were furnished for a lovely candlelight effect. Local police and fire fighters remembered their fellow first responders, many of whom sacrificed their lives or health to save others on September 11, 2001 and beyond during the long recovery process at ground zero. The program was held in front of the Benton County Veterans Memorial at 1100 NW Kings Blvd. in Corvallis, Oregon. Read More......

Republican Booths at the 2009 Benton County Fair

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The Benton County Republicans and Benton County Republican Women participated in the Benton County Fair, which ran from July 29th through August 1st. We offer our appreciation to our Republican volunteers for manning the booths and to our Republican legislators and candidates for their appearances in the booths. This year we conducted the World's Smallest Political Quiz which drew interest and some surprises.
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BCRW Summer Picnic and Membership Drive, July 27, 2009

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The annual Summer Potluck Picnic and Membership Drive of the Benton County Republican Women was held at Janet Paine's beautiful home on Monday, July 27, 2009. Janet is such a fine hostess and makes everyone feel welcome and comfortable. The view is an incredible series of Christmas Trees of various growth stages spilling over rolling hills. First Vice President, Hawthorne O'Rourke stood in for President Lou Copes who was out of state. Christine Strawn, Vice President of the Oregon Chapter of Operation Homefront, was the guest speaker. Christine explained that the recent deployment of National Guard Troops to Iraq was the largest deployment in Oregon's history and so Operation Homefront is committed to assisting a huge number of families of the deployed and she explained the many ways in which BCRW members can help.
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2009 Independence Day Tea Party (non-partisan event)

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This second AFP Tea Party held in Corvallis, Oregon in front of the Benton County Courthouse was one of thousands of Tea Parties held across the USA to let our elected leaders know that "We the People" are fed up with government spending and our eroding freedoms.

More photos at Flickr by Paul Rentz
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OFRW Day at the Legislature, May 21, 2009

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Like a 'sea of red,' 107 Republican Women moved through Oregon's Capitol, filling the galleries of the House and Senate in a crimson blaze giving the outnumbered GOP legislators the happy sense that 'they were not alone.' Read More......

Armed Forces Day & Flag Rally & Refreshments, May 16, 2009

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The Oregon Chapter of Operation Homefront sponsored the 2009 Armed Forces Day Tribute and Flag Rally at 11:00 a.m. in front of the National Guard Armory, 1100 NW Kings Blvd. in Corvallis, Oregon. The Benton County Republican Women provided finger food and beverages. The rally was non-partisan and open to all who wished to participate in honoring the wonderful men and women of the United States Armed Forces. Read More......

OFCR's State Convention Dinner, April 25, 2009

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The Oregon Federation of College Republicans State Convention kick-off dinner was held Saturday, April 25th in the McKenzie Conference Center at Salbasgeon Suites in Corvallis. Read More......

Corvallis TEA Party I, April 15, 2009 (non-partisan event)

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On Tax Day, citizens gathered to make their concerns know and voices heard concerning government over-spending, corporate bailouts and mounting debt which is being placed on the shoulders of younger and future generations. Tea Parties were held across the nation as a grassroots movement of solidarity which easily crossed party lines. Read More......

Lincoln & Oregon Birthday Celebration Dinner, March 14, 2009

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This year the Benton County Republican Women helped with the 2009 celebration of President Abraham Lincoln's 200th Birthday and Oregon's 150th Anniversary of Statehood. A dinner and benefit auction was held on March 14th by the Linn and Benton County Republicans at Teen Challenge in Shedd, Oregon. U.S. Representative Greg Walden was the main speaker, State Representative Andy Olson served as Master of Ceremonies and Reece Hrizuk was the auctioneer. We thank our guests for joining us for this very special evening. Also, our thanks to all at Teen Challenge for their part in making this event a joy. Read More......

OFRW District IV Meeting, June 21, 2008

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On Saturday, June 21, 2008 the Oregon Federation of Republican Women held their District IV Director's Meeting at the Eola Inn Restaurant which is nestled on the bank of the Willamette River at what is known as Eola Bend. Vi MacDonald, District IV Director, conducted the meeting with OFRW President, Joyce Waggoner present. Andrew Over, Executive Director of the Oregon Republican Party was the main speaker. Mason Harrison, Oregon Campaign Chair for Sen. John McCain, also spoke briefly saying that Oregon is "in play," and we will see a very active and committed McCain campaign. The Clubs of District IV are: Benton County Republican Women, Capitol City Republican Women, Linn County Republican Women and Polk County Republican Women Read More......

Armed Forces Day Rally & Refreshments, May 17, 2008

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On Saturday, May 17, 2008, The Oregon Chapter of Operation Homefront sponsored a "Support the Troops" Flag Rally in front of the Oregon National Guard Armory on Kings Blvd., in Corvallis. The Benton County Republican Women provided cookies, brownies and snacks which we were thrilled to share with our wonderful National Guard Troops. Read More......

2007 Operation Christmas Hope

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TriWest Healthcare Alliance presented "Operation Christmas Hope", a benefit dinner & concert for the Oregon Chapter of Operation Homefront as they prepare to serve local families of deployed soldiers during the holiday season. The benefit was held on Friday, Nov. 30, 2007 at the historic Venetian Theater, in downtown Albany. A fabulous dinner was catered by Novak's Hungarian Paprikas, and The Lost Dogs, an Alt Americana band based out of Southern California and Nashville, provided the evening's entertainment, which included original hits, Christmas songs, sing-a-longs and a comical radio show complete with 'really bad' English accents (according to the Lost Dogs)! If you missed this event... don't be too hard on yourself... we suspect you'll get another chance next year. We base our suspicion on the success of this event and the terrific time that was had by all. It was an evening to remember! The Benton County Republican women have supported Operation Homefront/Oregon since its establishment earlier this year. Read More......