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PETTIS
COUNTY REPUBLICAN
VOLUME XXV, No. 1 ,
visit our website at www.pettisgop.org, FEBRUARY 12, 2007
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UPCOMING EVENTS
State Treasurer
Sarah Steelman
to address
ANNUAL
McKINLEY DAY
CELEBRATION
The Pettis County Republican Committee announces the
Annual Pettis County McKinley Day Celebration scheduled for Thursday, March 1,
2007, at 6:30 p.m. at the State Fair Motor Inn-Best Western, 3120 South Limit
Avenue, Sedalia,
Missouri. A cash bar reception will begin at 6:00 p.m. The
keynote Speaker will be Missouri State Treasurer Sarah Steelman. In addition, a
live and silent auction will be held in connection with this event. An
additional highlight will be the recognition of the officers of the Pettis County
auxiliary organizations, including the Pachyderm Club, Pettis County Republican
Women and T.A.R.G.E.T. (The Association of Republicans Getting Everyone
Together). Tickets to this event are $25.00 per person, or $40.00 per couple,
if purchased in advance. Tickets purchased at the door will be $30.00 per
person, or $50.00 for two. Tickets may be purchased from any member of the
Pettis County Central Committee, or by telephoning Chairman Carla Young. The public
is invited to this county-wide event.
Donations
Invited
for
McKINLEY DAY
AUCTION
Auction items are
needed for the live and silent auction which will be held in conjunction with
the Annual McKinley Day Celebration. New items, as well as collectibles, are needed for donation.
If you have items which you would like to donate, we would ask that you deliver
your auction items to the home of Carla Young, Chairman, at 809 West Broadway,
Sedalia, Missouri, or to the office of State Representative Stanley Cox, at 202
West Fourth Street, Sedalia, Missouri. These items should be delivered no later
that 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 2006, in order that they may be prepared
for the auction scheduled for the following Thursday. Your contributions will
be greatly appreciated.
Planning Meeting
of the
Pettis County REPUBLICAN PARTY
The Pettis County Republican Committee, with
other interested individuals, will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2007,
in the first floor Courtroom of the Pettis County Courthouse, for the purpose
of adopting a 2008 Pettis County Republican Plan. Much of the success of
the Pettis County Republican Party is derived from careful planning and
effective execution of a political plan every two years. A copy of the draft
plan will be sent to members of the County
Committee prior to this
meeting and will available to other interested individuals by contacting Stanley Cox. If you have any
questions about this important meeting, contact Carla Young.
PETTIS COUNTY
REPUBLICAN
ORGANIZATIONS
One
of the best way to get involved in Republican politics is by affiliating with
the fine Republican auxiliary organizations which exist in Pettis County.
The current officers of these organizations are provided for your information.
Pettis County
TARGET - The
Association of Republicans Getting Everyone Together. Officers: President Max
Coble; Vice-President Stanley Cox;
Secretary Meg Liston; Treasurer David Dick. For more information, contact Max
Coble.
Pettis County REPUBLICAN WOMENS CLUB: Officers:
President Teresa Kelley; First Vice-President Sherri Bond; Second
Vice-President Cheryl Brown; Secretary Kristeen Cox; Treasurer Cathy
Chancellor. Meetings are held in the evenings on the second Thursday of each
month in members homes. Guests and new members are always welcome. Dues are
$15.00 per year. For more information, contact Teresa Kelley or Kris Cox.
Pettis County PACHYDERM CLUB: Officers: President William
Hering; Secretary Rozanne Coble; Treasurer Max Coble. This club meets every
Friday at 12:00 noon at the State Fair Motor Inn, Best Western, Sedalia, Missouri.
Guests are welcome. For more information, contact William Hering at our website
at www.pettisgop.org/pachyderm.html
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Commentary - Challenges Ahead
In the last newsletter prior to
the November 7, 2006, election, County Chairman Carla Young encouraged
Republicans throughout the County to participate in the 72-hour Task Force. In
the days prior to the general election, everyone realized that the state-wide
race between Senator James Talent and his Democratic opponent would be very
close. More than 70 volunteers worked over 500 hours in the last five days of
the campaign in connection with the 72-hour Task Force. Everyones hard work
paid off with great dividends locally, even in a time when the national results
were seriously disappointing. Although Senator Talent lost state-wide, he
garnered approximately 55% of the Pettis
County vote when compared
to his Democratic opponent only. Through the efforts of the candidates and
other volunteers, Pettis County was able to win four out of six of the hard
fought Pettis County races, and were able to retain the 118th
District State Representative District in the Republican column. Although
somewhat diminished in each house of the general assembly, the Republicans
continue to control the Missouri House of Representatives and the Missouri
Senate. The challenges for 2008 are apparent. Undoubtedly, state-wide the
Democrats will run aggressively against Governor Matt Blunt and the other
state-wide Republican officials. It will be a serious challenge to hold on to
both the Missouri House of Representatives and the Missouri Senate in 2008. We
should all be proud of how we did here locally, but we cannot rest on our
laurels. We need to organize and work hard if we are to be successful next
year.
In addition to the McKinley Day Celebration to be held
March 1, 2007, another important activity that needs your participation is the
planning meeting scheduled for April 26, 2007. Please see the information about
these events on the preceding page.
Locally, Susan Sadler led the Republican ticket with
over 65% against her Democratic opponent, to be elected as Pettis County
Circuit Clerk. Pettis Presiding Commissioner Rusty Kahrs and Associate Circuit
Judge R. Paul Beard both polled over 56% against their Democratic opponents in
hard fought campaigns. Dean Dohrman won by over 100 votes against a very strong
Democratic opponent to be elected as Pettis County Assessor. In Pettis County,
both Senator Delbert Scott (60.37%) and Stanley Cox (61.39%) won substantially.
Although the County
Clerk candidate Vincent
Phang and Collector candidate Ron Yates were unsuccessful, they both
demonstrated their character and their willingness to go against long odds in
connection with these two campaigns. The hundreds of local volunteers made a
real difference. We have much to celebrate and are proud to be represented by
such fine individuals at our local and state level. We must keep our eye on the
challenges ahead and must continue to work for good government here at the
local and state level.
Stanley Cox
