Macon GOP Upcoming Events

UPDATED! 2-20-10 Lincoln Day Luncheon
with guest speaker, First Republican, "Abraham Lincoln" (aka Chet Damron). Cody's Restaurant on Saturday, February 20th 1:30 to 3:30 - Open for event ONLY. Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast, Soup, Beverage, and Dessert Door Prizes & Great Fellowship $12.00 per person. Tickets Now Available.

3-20-10 Macon County GOP Convention - Macon County community building, registration begins at 9:00 a.m. with the convention from 10:15 - 12 noon. Refreshments will be available. The convention is open to all registered republicans of Macon County, and there is no charge to attend. Several of the republican candidates for US CONGRESS are expected to attend and speak.

Gem Country Republican Women's Club - “Faithfully Serving Macon County” - Monthly meetings are on the third Tuesday at The Boiler Room. Order lunch at 11:30 am with start of meeting at 12:00pm. Remember to bring magazines for the VA.

Macon County Student Essay Contest
Sponsored by The Republican Party of
Macon County

The Republican Party of Macon County is sponsoring an essay contest for Macon County students in grades 9-12. The subject of the essay is as follows: given the current state of international affairs, the current long-term financial challenges our country faces and the political divide in the United States, what are your concerns about your future and how do you think they could be addressed?

The entries need to be typed and must have a cover page. The cover page should include the student’s name, grade and phone number. The student’s name should appear only on the cover page. The winners of this competition will be awarded cash prizes: First place--$200, Second place--$100, Third place--$75.

The essays are to be mailed to: Macon County GOP, c/o Gail Chapman, PO Box 595, Franklin, N C 28744 and must be received by Wednesday, February 24th. Late entries will not be accepted. The winners will be notified by March 17th and the prizes will be awarded at the March Republican Party Convention at the community building on March 20th.

Contact Gail Chapman at if you have any questions

MACON COUNTY GOP OFFICERS

Chairman – Gary D. Dills
Vice Chairman – Vince West
Treasurer – Joyce Roberts
Secretary – Debb Robb
Public Affairs – Chris Murray