Last week, Chairman Jonathan Neerman officially began his two-year term as the new leader of the Dallas County Republican Party (DCRP). Neerman, a successful attorney and former officer with the Central Intelligence Agency, said he hopes to restore the strong grassroots network that once made the Republican Party a driving force in Dallas County politics.
"If we want to remain competitive in Dallas County, and win back the important offices and judicial benches we lost to the Democrats, we need to regenerate our Party from the grassroots up," said Neerman. "2008 is a pivotal election year for Republicans. There is much work to be done, and we must get started now to be ready for November."
Neerman, who ran unopposed in the 2008 Primary, also thanked his predecessor for his years of service. "Kenn George answered the call at a time when the Republican Party desperately needed his steadfast leadership," Neerman stated. "We are very thankful for his unyielding support and ongoing commitment to the DCRP."
Former Secretary of State and Victory 2008 Chairman Roger Williams will be the guest of honor at the
Dallas Republican Eagles Reception on May 15, from 5:30-7:00 pm, at the Doubletree Hotel Dallas-Campbell Centre.
The Dallas County Republican Party will host the first
County Organizational Meeting for newly-elected Precinct Chairs on Thursday, May 15. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm in the Main Ballroom at the Doubletree Hotel Dallas-Campbell Centre. All Republican candidates, elected officials and supporters are encouraged to attend.
Dallas County Commissioner Maurine Dickey will host her annual Appreciation Barbecue for all Republican Precinct Chairs from 5:30-7:30 pm on Thursday, May 22, at Churchill Park, located just east of Hillcrest Road, at 7100 Churchill Way.
For more information, or to RSVP, please call DCRP Headquarters at 214-369-9555.
Kim Garza joins the DCRP headquarters staff this month and will gradually take over day-to-day operations for outgoing Executive Director Mike Walz. For the last few years, Kim worked as the Campaign Manager for Congressman Michael Burgess. Kim Locus, who did an outstanding job as the DCRP's Primary Election Coordinator, will take on finance duties at headquarters and oversee election administration this fall.
The DCRP is pleased to announce that Marty Forte was appointed Vice-Chair for the 2008-2010 term along with Chris Davis, who will serve as Vice-Chair for Grassroots. Bonnie Wells was appointed DCRP Secretary. Ray Washburne and Frank White have generously agreed to lead the DCRP's fundraising efforts as Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Finance Committee. Attorney Joe Meister will act as General Counsel. Joe replaces Charlie Sartain who faithfully served the DCRP for more than a decade.
Longtime Dallas County Republican supporter Mary Ann Collins was on-hand to greet Pope Benedict XVI on his recent visit to America. The Dallas Morning News recently featured an article on the Collins' family contest to see which one of her eight children would accompany her on the once-in-a-lifetime trip to welcome the Pope at the White House. Click here to read more.
Congratulations to the Dallas Log Cabin Republicans and Club President Rob Schlein who were recently honored with the Outstanding Chapter Award at the Log Cabin Republicans National Conference in San Diego.
In April, former Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas, Tom Pauken, was appointed by Governor Rick Perry to serve as Chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission. James Ho of Dallas was also recently appointed as Solicitor General of Texas by Attorney General Greg Abbott. Ho clerked for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and worked as Chief Counsel to Senator John Cornyn.
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