First Congressional District Committee Meeting
Republican Party Of Arkansas
The event took place on Saturday, October 24, 2009. We captured most of the event in photos.
Chairman Benny Speaks opened the meeting.
(C) photo by Dixie Knight Photography Used by permission
State Senator Johnny Keys offered the invocation.
Leon Alexander lead the pledge of Alligence. (photo unavailable)
State Senator Johnny Keys offered the invocation.
Leon Alexander lead the pledge of Alligence. (photo unavailable)
Patti Emmons receives a Certificate of Appreciation for her years of
service as District Secretary from Chairman Benny Speaks
Our own Jonathan (Chad) Moseley - Chairman of our Lawrence County
Republican Committee speaks. He reminded everyone that Lawrence
County is known as the "Mother of Counties."
Chairman Speaks opened the floor for announcements:
A Constitutional Forum featuring Sheriff Richard Mack on November 10, 2009
at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View, AR was announced by Jacque Martin.
(photo not available).
State of Arkansas Republican Party Chairman Doyle Webb spoke, announcing the
election of Chase Dugger (former Political Director) to the position of Executive Director.
He also recognized Staci Cates (photo not available), congratulating her receipt of a college
degree, and indicating she would continue to work for the Republican Party of Arkansas
part time. Chairman Webb expressed his excitement with the field of US Senator Candidates,
US Congressman Candidate (Rick Crawford) and LT. Gov. Candidate, (Mark Darr). The State
has over 50 candidates in the upcoming election. He expects at least 12 - 15 to be elected.
A rapt audience as Chairman Speaks conducts business.
Chairman Speaks recognized North East Regional Chairman Andrew Strickland who gave
a report on activities of the Region. He brought brochures of the Southern Republican
Leadership Conference which will be held in New Orleans, LA April 7, through April 11, 2010.
a report on activities of the Region. He brought brochures of the Southern Republican
Leadership Conference which will be held in New Orleans, LA April 7, through April 11, 2010.
White River Region Chairman Joe LaBlanc, gave a Regional report.
Jackson County Chairman John Casteel offered a Regional report from his county. Several
other reports were called for from Chairman Speaks from County spokesmen (photos not available).
The US Senate Candidates, the US House of Representative Candidate, and the Arkansas
Lt. Governor Candidate,next to take the podium, were welcome by Chairman Speaks.
Mark Darr, an Arkansas businessman, Candidate for Lt.Governor spoke.
Seeking the Senate Seat that Blanch Lincoln now holds, there are a number of Candidates.
Ret. Col. Conrad Reynolds speaks to the crowd as the first contender for Ms. Lincoln's Seat.
US Senate Candidate Curtis Coleman spoke next.
Rick Crawford received a standing ovation when introduced by Chairman Speaks.
Rick, hoping to defeat House Representative Congressman Marion Berry, spoke towards that end.
Gina Ramey represents her husband Fred Ramey this evening. Fred is
also a Candidate for Blanch Lincoln's seat in the Senate.
also a Candidate for Blanch Lincoln's seat in the Senate.
State Senator Gilbert Baker also seeks Senate Seat now occupied by Blanch
Lincoln. Here, Sen. Baker speaks to the attending crowd.
Lincoln. Here, Sen. Baker speaks to the attending crowd.
State Senator Kim Hendren also seeks US Senate Seat takes to the stump!
US. Senate Seat is also sought by Dr. James McNair.
Each candidate offered a brief bio and their reasons for casting their lot
for the US Senate Seat, the House Seat, or the Lt. Gov. Seat.
for the US Senate Seat, the House Seat, or the Lt. Gov. Seat.
Gina Ramey, filling in for her husband Fred Ramey, smoozing with potential voters.
Candidate Coleman speaks with potential voter.
Dorothy Crockett, Secretary, and Mark Darr. (provided by a 3rd party, used by permission).
As I was unable to attend the event, I would not have been able to get
these photos all together and correct names attached to the correct faces without
the assistance of Dorothy Crockett! Thank you Dorothy!
As I was unable to attend the event, I would not have been able to get
these photos all together and correct names attached to the correct faces without
the assistance of Dorothy Crockett! Thank you Dorothy!
Candidates Reynolds, Coleman and Ramey's wife Gina.
Lt. Gov. Candidate Mark Darr and Jonathan Moseley, Lawrence County
Republican Committee Chair at the Iron Mountain Festival which followed
the 1st District Committee Meeting at Walnut Ridge.
Republican Committee Chair at the Iron Mountain Festival which followed
the 1st District Committee Meeting at Walnut Ridge.
We of the Republican Party urge all of you to become acquainted with each of
the candidates then support the candidate of your choice either by
money donations or with your personal labors to get them elected.
the candidates then support the candidate of your choice either by
money donations or with your personal labors to get them elected.
[Except where mentioned otherwise, all the photos on this particular post were
taken by James H. Cline and are copywritten. They may be used only with
permission of Mr. Cline.]