August 2008

I’m happy to report that the July 4th booth and parade were a great success!  We had plenty of coverage on the booth, thanks to Will Garrison’s rallying the troops (thanks again, Will!) at the pier, where we handed out little flags to passers-by. Randy Dutton and Terry Roth showed up with literature and worked the crowd for their campaigns. Special thanks to Dereck & Teri Schwiethale for the work they did in setting up & working the booth.

The parade was a lot of fun, as well, with young and old participating, some riding on the hay bale wagon waving flags and Rossi signs, others walking alongside passing out flags, a group with Support Our Troops signs and flags, Terry Roth and the veterans, and a Rossi contingency.  A great showing for our GOP!!  Thanks to Jim Patterson for coordinating the entry. Bill & Karen White led the Forks 4th of July GOP entry where a group of young folks with horses and costumes had a great time while showcasing our Republican Party in that parade.

Elections are getting into full gear, and soon candidates’ signs will be popping up across the county.  If you’d like to help by placing a sign in your yard and/or help with putting them up in various locations, contact headquarters or the candidate, and let them know!

The primary ballots will have dropped by the time you receive this newsletter, and I’d like to stress the importance of voting for the Republicans on the ballot, especially if there are more than two candidates running.  Remember, this is the first year we’ll be experiencing the “top two” primary, so every vote is needed to be sure Republicans get on the ballot for the general election!!

Here’s another way to support our candidates.  Check our website (www.clallamrepublicans.org) for upcoming events and see when the candidates are speaking – then show up to support them with your presence and/or ask good questions.  Believe me, it’s always good to see friendly faces in an audience during a forum or debate!!

Speaking of the primary election, this is where the PCOs (precinct committee officers) are elected.  If you live in a precinct where there isn’t a PCO on the ballot, please consider writing in yourself or someone who is willing to serve.  The PCOs are the closest representation to the people, and as members of the Central Committee, bring up issues that are important to the grassroots. (If you’d like to know what the duties for a PCO involve, check our website: www.clallamrepublicans.org.

Our next big event is the Clallam County Fair booth.  We need help manning the booth over the four days of the fair.  If you’d be willing to serve in this capacity, get hold of Will Garrison at headquarters and let him know your preference as to date and times.  You’ll get entry tickets to the fair, and can make a day of it once your four-hour shift is finished.

Dave Cummins will be on KONP representing our party on August 23rd at 8 a.m. on the Mark Harvey Radio Show. Be sure to listen in if you get a chance.

Until next time,

Sue Forde, Chair
Clallam County Republican Party

Sue can be reached at 360-681-3023 or 360-681-7111, or by email: sueforde@clallamrepublicans.org