BLOCK-WALKING!!

Judge Barkemeyer Block-Walking
in 2012.

This Saturday, October 13th, we will again be out block-walking as a group to help promote the candidates. Please come out and help us canvass the Rockdale and Cameron streets with the Republican Message about our tremendous slate of candidates.


Mark your calendars and come out and join us. You can walk in Cameron or in Rockdale; we will be meeting in both towns at 9:00am. In Cameron we will meet at the Milam GOP Headquarters office at 106 N. Travis. In Rockdale we will meet at the old Wal-Mart Parking lot near Mr. Gatti’s Pizza. We'll meet up around 9:00, get our bearings and then set out to walk the streets with signs, pushcards, and enthusiasm!!

We’ll have donuts for a morning starter and after we’re done please join us for some pizza afterwards. This is a great time for you to get out, support your candidates, and show your determination to make things better. Oh....if you can't make it this time, we will also be having a last round of block-walking on October 27th!!

I look forward to seeing you all there!!
Bill

Up-coming Events

Hello Everyone,


Well we are now six weeks from Election Day and I hope everyone is ready to get busy and “Get Out The Vote” for our republican Candidates!!

I wanted to drop a line a let everyone know about the events coming up in the next few weeks. This is not all the events but those that are currently scheduled.

BLOCK-WALKING
September 29, October 13, and October 27 are the three Saturdays we have officially scheduled for block-walking this year. On these three days we will do some organized block-walks in Cameron and Rockdale. Everyone is welcome to attend and help out our slate of candidates. We will meet at 9:00 am at the Party Headquarters in Cameron and at the old Wal-Mart parking lot near Mr. Gatti’s in Rockdale.

REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S MEETING
Come out and join us October 16th at 6:30 at the Budget Host in Cameron for the Monthly meeting of the Republican Women of Milam County. The guest speakers will be Senate Candidate Dr. Charles Schwertner and Justice David Puryear of the Third Court of Appeals. Make sure to come out and hear from these two gentlemen as well as other candidates who all need our support.

We will also be sending out some mailers in the weeks to come and have our headquarters open Thursday and Friday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm so you can pick up signs for your yard and stickers for your vehicles. Members of the Republican Women will be manning the office at these times but as always you can call me or email and I will be happy to get you a sign and/or sticker. I still have some to deliver as we speak so if you haven’t gotten them yet don’t worry; I will get them to you in the next few days.

Well that is it for right now. I will send out some updates in the next few days. This is such an important election and we need everyone’s help to win a conservative victory to right the wrongs that have been committed by over-spending, over-taxing, and over-regulating Democrats.

See You Soon,
Bill

Quick Milam GOP Update!!

Hello Everyone,

Hope everyone is getting for a little national convention action. We’ll keep those in the path of Isaac in our prayers, but we have a convention to complete in Tampa that will select the next President of the United States.

First I wanted to thank all those who helped out Donna Orsag. With your help she was able to get lots of new signs. If you haven’t seen them or know somewhere to put one up let me know.

Remember, we have seven local candidates in contested races this November so we need help getting the word out and putting out signs so if you need one let me know. We have signs for the following.

Judge John Youngblood – District Court Judge

Bill Torrey – County/District Attorney
Donna Orsag – County Treasurer
Kolette Morgan – County Tax Assessor
George Tomek – County Commissioner, Precinct 1
John Fisher – County Commissioner, Precinct 3
Fred Keefer – Constable, Precinct 4

As the convention is becoming more and more prominent on the news I have been getting several phone calls about signs and hours of operation for the Party office. We are ordering signs this week and should be able to pick them up so we can start getting them out ASAP. We are also going to be buying some bumper stickers also. If you would like some let me know and we will make sure you get what you need to show your support.

The Milam GOP Executive Committee will be having a meeting next week to determine the hours of operation for the party headquarters and then I will put them out on Party website, via email, on Facebook and in the newspaper. Remember, if you haven’t checked out the Facebook site then please go to it and like it. We have lots of good info there also.

If you have any questions or concerns please give me a shout and I will be glad to help you out.

Thanks,

Bill

 

Bill Whitmire

Chairman,
Republican Party of Milam County
milamgop@yahoo.com

Tonight's Rally in the Park!!

Hello Everyone,


I just to reach out this morning and invite you all to this evening’s Milam County Republican Women’s annual “Old-Fashioned Rally in the Park!”

Come on out and join us for some free food, fellowship, and the opportunity to talk to and hear from your elected Federal, State, and Local officials as well as your Republican Candidates for office this fall. The festivities start at 5:00 pm at the Cameron City Park with free food and patriotic music performed by the Yoe High Band. The speaking will start between 5:45 and 6:00 so if you come a little late there will still be food and plenty going on.

Representative Bill Flores will be here to talk about what is going on in Washington so come by and talk to him. State House Candidate Dr. Marsha Farney, State Board of Education Candidates Tom Maynard and all the candidates for the 3rd State Court of Appeals will be on hand also to discuss what’s happening in Austin.

This is your best opportunity before the November 6th election to be a part of the process and to show Washington and Austin that Milam County is serious about what is going on with our country. The Republican Women of Milam County have worked hard to put this event on and to get these individuals to town to spend the evening with us; now it is our time to support them and our candidates by coming out in force!!

So get your lawn chairs and come to Cameron tonight and don’t forget to bring your family, friends and neighbors!!

We’ll have a grand old time – PLUS FREE FOOD!!

If you have any questions let me know,
Bill

Tomorrow's the Night!!

Hello Everyone,

Hope everyone had a great weekend. I just wanted to put out a short reminder that tomorrow evening (August 13^th) is the Milam County Republican Women’s annual “Old-Fashioned Rally in the Park!”

Come on out and join us for some free food, some fellowship, and the opportunity to talk to and hear from your elected Federal, State, and Local officials and your Republican Candidates for office this fall. The festivities start at 5:00 pm at the Cameron City Park with free food and patriotic music performed by the Yoe High Band.

So many times I am asked questions by Milam County residents about what it is that our elected officials are doing and or candidates will be doing in office; well now is your chance to interact with the very politicians you want to hear from.

Representative Bill Flores will be here to talk about what is going on in Washington so come by and talk to him. State House Candidate Dr. Marsha Farney, State Board of Education Candidates Tom Maynard and all the candidates for the 3^rd State Court of Appeals will be on hand also.

This is your best opportunity before the November 6^th election to be a part of the process and to show Washington and Austin that Milam County is serious about what is going on with our country. The Republican Women of Milam County have worked hard to put this event on and to get these individuals to town to spend the evening with us; now it is our time to support them and our candidates by coming out in force!!

So come to Cameron Monday night and we’ll have a grand old time – PLUS FREE FOOD!!

If you have any questions let me know,

Bill

Rally in the Park Update

Hello Everyone,


Hope everyone is ready for the weekend and getting their lawn chairs brushed off for Monday August 13th and the Republican Women of Milam County’s “Old-fashioned Rally in the Park.” We’ll kick things off at 5:00 at the Cameron City Park with free food and music performed by the Yoe High Band. These kids are awesome if you haven’t heard them and this is your opportunity for a little one-on-one with the folks who are already or will be your elected officials.

I am pretty excited for it and I hope you are too. Regardless of whether your there to see the band, meet the candidates, talk to your local, state or federal elected officials, or just to get a bite to eat; come on out and enjoy the evening.

State and federal elected officials and candidates joining us for the August 13th Rally in the Park will include:

United States House - CD-17
Rep. Bill Flores
State House District 20
Marsha Farney
State Board of Education – District 10
Tom Maynard
3rd Court of Appeals
Place 2 - Jeff Rose
Place 3 - Scott Field
Place 5 - David Puryear
Place 6 - Bob Pemberton

So let’s make everyone welcome and show these folks along with our local candidates how serious we are here in Milam County about advancing the conservative cause. I hope to see everyone out for a wonderful night in the park.

See You There!!
Bill

MILAM GOP 2012 RALLY IN THE PARK!!

Hello Everyone,

I hope everyone survived the Runoff. I am certainly thankful it’s over and am looking forward to expanding the Conservative Republican Movement here in Milam County in November. I want to thank everyone for all their help during the primary and I hope you will all take the time in the next few months to help our wonderful candidates.

We are currently 98 days from the November Election and the retirement from public office of one Barack Obama. Election Day will be here before we know it so I wanted to take this time to mention a few ways we can all help our Republicans on the ballot in November.

Of most importance is the first item; don’t forget to mark your calendars for Monday, August 13^th for our annual “Old-Fashioned Rally in the Park.” The Rally will be held at the Cameron City Park and will start at 5:00 in the afternoon with free hot dogs, lemonade, and ice cream. The Yoe High Band will play from 5:00 to 5:35 followed by the presentation of the candidates, elected officials and the speakers featuring our new Texas State Representative, Dr. Marsha Farney, and U.S. Rep Bill Flores who will be representing Milam County in Washington.

The Rally serves as a Town-Hall Meeting for Rep Flores here in Milam County and is the kickoff to the November 2012 Campaign. This will be Rep Flores first opportunity to really get a feel for the Conservative Grassroots Movement here in Milam County so please let’s fill the park. This is a special event where we all get the meet and speak with our elected officials and our Republican candidates for office – AND FREE FOOD!!

NOTE: Bring a lawn chair if you wish, seating is limited in the park!!

Two other items that need some quick addressing have to do with advertising.

First, your Republican Candidates need you support on the pocket book level. I know times are tough right now but it doesn’t take much. $5, $10, or $20 can go a long way. Currently, each of the seven candidates with an opponent in the fall will need your help to get the vote out and win. Too Many times candidates at the local level feel uncomfortable asking for monetary help so I ask each of you to contact these candidates and support them. If you don’t feel comfortable contacting them then contact me and I will be happy to help out however I can.

As an example of the help needed, Donna Orsag is purchasing more signs to help cover Milam County and that takes money. Let’s help Donna to reach her goal of $600.00 by Monday at the Rally. You can visit her website at http://donnaorsag.com ; or drop her an email at donnaorsag@hotmail.com – either way, I know she will appreciate is.  

Second, we are now within the 90 window from Election Day so we can put up campaign signs. I ask and challenge each of you to get with one of the candidates and get a sign up. I would love to see the county plastered with signs for our GOP candidates. Remember, not everyone can donate money, but everyone can donate a little time to help these candidates out. I’ll be out this weekend trying to flood the county with signs!!

Here is a list of Republicans who need help to defeat a Liberal opponent this November. If you would like to contact these folks them give me a call or shoot me an email and I will be glad to help.

John Youngblood – District Judge

Bill Torrey – County Attorney

Donna Orsag – County Treasurer

Kolette Morgan – County Tax-Assessor

George Tomek – County Commissioner, Precinct 1

John Fisher – County Commissioner, Precinct 3

Fred Keefer – Constable, Precinct 4

Once again, thanks for the help and support everyone has given in the past and I look forward to seeing you all Monday night at the “Rally in the Park”!!

Thanks,

Bill

Bill Whitmire

Chairman,

Republican Party of Milam County

254-482-0354