February 4th Milam County Reagan Day/Texas Independence Day Dinner

Good Morning to All,

I hope everyone is having a great start to their 2016.

We are closing in on the Reagan Day/Texas Independence Day Dinner to be held on February 4^th, which is next Thursday. Currently ticket sales are going well, but we want to pack the house.

This year’s event will feature the five contested races we have locally in Milam County, and the two major state and national campaigns for the State District 20 House seat and the U.S. House seat representing Congressional District 17.

All of the Congressional candidates will be represented next Thursday as well as many other statewide candidates for offices like the Railroad Commission, State Courts, and the Texas Board of Education; SO we need to pack the house to show that Milam County cannot be taken lightly when making decisions in state and federal government.

I know the lion’s share of the attention is focused on the Presidential Race; however, regardless of the policies and views of the Presidential candidates, actual policy and law is formulated and created by those we send to Congress, not the White House. This is your chance to meet those candidates, question those candidates, and formulate your own decisions on who you will vote for.

AND, the local candidates need your support at this event as well. This year the Sheriff and Tax Assessor-Collector’s offices are contested races along with the County Commissioner, Precinct 3 and Constables in Precinct 1 and Precinct 2.

I can’t stress how difficult it can be to get good quality folks to run for office. Many people don’t want to run for office because they feel being in publicly elected office is a difficult and thankless job that no one cares about. The best way to inspire those thinking of a run for office and show them you do care is to get out and show your support at events like the Reagan Day/Texas Independence Day Dinner.

Like I said, we need great attendance for this event so let’s make sure you are one of those who attend. There will also be a live and silent auction. AND THE FOOD!! Remember, the food will be outstanding with the Kostroun’s catering their fantastic Prime Rib Dinner and Bob Terry’s Shrimp appetizers. I’ve had many a state and national candidate tell me the meal alone is worth the trip!!

Tickets are $50 and are available from any member of the Republican Women of Milam County. The women will be available tomorrow night, January 28^th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Budget Host Inn & Suites in Cameron; OR get in touch with me and I will be happy to get you set up.

These are indeed important times for the country and we need all the help we can get, so come out next Thursday and support the candidates, the GOP, and most importantly the Republican Women of Milam County with their only fundraiser of the year.

I’ll See Ya There!!

Bill

milamgop.com

254-482-0354

2016 Reagan Day Dinner - GET YOUR TICKETS BEFORE THEY'RE GONE!!

Hello Everyone,

We are really getting excited about this year’s Reagan Day Dinner to be held February 4^th at the Cameron VFW.  Tickets are going fast so get yours today!!

With this being an Election Year we are looking forward to our local Candidates being the main focus of our Dinner this year and letting them speak to us about their outlook on holding elected office here in Milam County.

State and Federal Candidates will also be in attendance and we look forward to hearing them speak with us; however, our local candidates are brushing up their stump speeches and readying themselves to share with us their positions and future plans once elected to office.

Plan on being there early for the Meet and Greet portion of the evening where you can best get to know the candidates and ask them the questions you want to know on a one-to-one basis. There will be a live and silent auction, AND the wonderful meal prepared by Jerry & Agnes Kostroun – The Best Part of the Evening!!

Tickets can be purchased by contacting me, or any of the Republican Women of Milam County. There will only be a limited number of tickets available at the door so get them early. The women will be selling tickets this Tuesday and Thursday at the Budget Host Inn & Suites in Cameron from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm those nights.

The Women are also asking anyone with sold tickets or ticket money to please turn those in on one of these two nights as well. Please let me know if you can’t make it those nights so we can make other arrangements.

And for our candidates and supporters, Auction Items are still being accepted….Hint, Hint, Hint!!

As Always, I appreciate all the support and look forward to seeing everyone soon.

Thanks,

Bill

Bill Whitmire

Chairman,

Republican Party of Milam County

254-482-0354

Ballot Drawing and other Upcoming Events in Milam County

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to take a little bit of time this morning and let everyone know what is going on here in Milam County in the next week and near future.

Wednesday, December 23, 2015, we will be having our drawing for a place on the ballot. We will kick it off at 6:30 at my family’s office at 411 East First Street in Cameron. That’s that small white building across the railroad tracks from the Crime Stoppers’ House of Horrors.

If you come in a car I would recommend turning on the street just past the office and entering the parking area around the back of the building as the drop directly from First Street to the parking area can be a little treacherous in a non-truck!!

January 19^th, 2016, the Republican Women of Milam County will be having their monthly meeting. Please feel free to come by and enjoy a couple of hours with one of the Texas’ most successful Women’s group. Meeting will begin at 6:30 pm at the Budget Host Inn & Suites in Cameron.

February 4^th, 2016 is the big event of the year for us here in Milam County; the annual Reagan Day and Texas Independence Day Dinner here in Milam County. As with election years in the past, this year there will be no featured speaker; instead each local candidate and contested state/federal candidate will be given some time to speak with the crowd. Lots of time to meet and greet, plus what has only been described as the best meal on the campaign trail….or any other trail for this matter.

The Crowd from Lat Years Reagan Day & Texas Independence Day Dinner!

Tickets are $50 a piece and tables can be bought as well. Email me for specifics on this.

That’s about it for today. I hope all is well with each of you. I look forward to seeing those who can make it Wednesday.

Merry Christmas,

Bill

Bill Whitmire

Chairman,

Republican Party of Milam County

williamwhitmire@yahoo.com

Final Filing Day Candidate Listing

Hello Everyone,

Well the final day of filing has come and as of 6:00 pm this evening, the final field for the 2016 Primary Election is set. I want to thank all the candidates who filed and wish good luck to those in contested races. I will list the final list of GOP candidates and then address a few other issue following the list.

The final list of those who filed for office on the GOP Ballot is as follows (listed alphabetically where there is not incumbent):

District Judge

John W. Youngblood (Incumbent)

District Attorney

Bill Torrey (Incumbent)

Sheriff

David E. Greene (Incumbent)

Herbie Vaughan

County Tax Assessor

Melanie Crook

Sherry Mueck

County Commissioner, Precinct 1

Richard "Opey" Watkins (Incumbent)

County Commissioner, Precinct 3

John L. Fisher (Incumbent)

Odes Foster

Constable, Precinct 1

John Anderle (Incumbent)

Steve English 

Constable, Precinct 2

Charles L. “Charlie” West (Incumbent)

Kenny Schneebeli 

Constable, Precinct 3

Jay Beathard (Incumbent)

I would also like to let you know about the 6^th Annual Reagan Day/Texas Independence Day Dinner set for February 4^th, to be held at the Cameron VFW post. Times to be announced in the coming week. All of the local GOP candidates will be there, as well as many of the state GOP candidates as well. The Republican Women of Milam County will be hosting this event and put on the finest dinner and fund raiser of the year. More information to follow on this. There will be a ticket for each of our Milam County Press outlets.

That’s about it for today. Thank you so much for your help and patience.

Thanks,

Bill

February 5th Milam County Republican Women's Dinner

Hello Everyone,

First I hope everyone had an enjoyable time the last few weeks. I know our house was full of children for the first time in forever and while it was a bit crowded it was pretty awesome to have everyone around. Now it’s a new year and it’s time to prepare for the coming year….only 10 months till filing time for the 2016 election!!

The first step in the process is the upcoming Texas Independence Day and Reagan Day Dinner hosted by the Republican Women of Milam County. The Dinner will be held on February 5^th beginning at 6:00 pm at the Cameron VFW hall. This year, the Republican Women are very excited to host a very special guest speaker, the Rev. Rafael Cruz, father of U.S. Senator Ted Cruz.

The Rev. Cruz has a tremendous life story and an even more special message about American Exceptionalism that is both inspiring and motivational. To understand all that he has been through and to know that only in America could someone come from nothing to a successful businessman who raised a future U. S. Senator (and possibly……).

Tickets are on sale now for $50 each and can be purchased from any member of the Republican Women of Milam County (email me and I can get you set up as well).

If you would like to donate an item for the silent auction please let me know and I will get that set up as well. Items can be brought to the event or mailed to the address below.

So mark your calendar for February 5^th and come on out and enjoy the evening. This is an opportune time to meet and talk to your elected officials at the local, state, and national level. There will also be a silent auction as well as our now-famous Prime Rib dinner. The Republican Women of Milam County put on what is generally regarded as one of the best events in Senate District 5 if not the whole state.

I look forward to seeing you all there.

Thanks,

Bill

Bill Whitmire

Chairman,

Republican Party of Milam County

P. O. 12

Milano, Texas 76556

254-482-0354

2013 Reagan Day and Texas Independence Day Dinner

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to send out a little notice for you all to place on your events calendars.

The Republican Women of Milam County (RWMC) will be hosting their annual Reagan Day and Texas Independence Day Celebration on February 7^th, 2013. The evening will kick off at 5:00 pm with a mixer featuring our local elected officials in addition to State and federal representatives of Milam County.  Supper will be served at 6:00 pm and you definitely do not want to miss this as the meal will be served once again by the Kostrums. Speakers will begin around 6:30 capped off with our special guest Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott.

There will be a silent auction filled with donated items from various elected officials and community members. This is the only fundraiser the Republican Women will have this year and we need everyone’s support to make it a success; Money raised from this event will go to help candidates in future elections and towards community events such as the “Old-Fashioned Rally in the Park” and to support local schools with unfunded projects.

Get your tickets early as they are going fast.  For tickets contact any of the Officers of the Republican Women or Bill Whitmire at 254-482-0354.

Thank You,

Bill

Activity Reminders!!

Hello Everyone,

Not too much going on right now in the local realm of politics but I thought I would update everyone on the events we do have coming up in the near future.

PRIMARY RUNOFF

First off there is the upcoming Primary Runoff so come out and vote. On the local ballot we have the Sheriff's race that will be decided and there are five state races to determine the candidates for the November race. Remember, the Sheriff's race will be determined by the winner of the runoff. It is important to vote if you want a say in who will be the Sheriff. So if you voted in the Republican Primary in May or did not vote at all in May then you are eligible to vote in the Runoff election.

July 23-27 - Early Voting for the Primary Runoff!!
July 31 - Primary Runoff Election Day!!


THE OLD-FASHIONED RALLY IN THE PARK
Mark your calendars on August 13th as the Republican Women of Milam County will be hosting their annual Old-Fashioned Rally in the Park. Come on out to Cameron City Park and enjoy the music, free food and the conversation with you local, state and federal government representatives. Hot dogs, Lemonade and Blue Bell Ice Cream will be one the menu with the Cameron Yoe High Band playing music. This is a wonderful event and always draws a big crowd so bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the evening.

TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY and REAGAN BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Tentatively scheduled for February 7, 2013, this will be an excellent night of fine dining and fellowship as we celebrate the fight for Texas independence and the birthday of a great American with our annual dinner. Plan on being there at what has become and great night to celebrate the growth of the conservative movement here in Milam County. We are working on having a very special speaker for this event so stay tuned for further announcements.

Well that gets us up to speed on the events we are looking forward to. I will work to keep everyone up to speed on future developments so check back often to see what's going on with the Republicans in Milam County!!

See Ya Soon,
Bill