The meeting was called to order by Secretary Greg Mullinax at 6:33 PM. Guests were welcomed and all were led in prayer by Mullinax. An absolute record attendance was recorded at Bates County Republicans and the room was full. The Pledge was recited.
A treasurer’s report was given by Treasurer Gayle Alexander and the minutes from the previous meeting were read by Mullinax and approved. A taco bar was enjoyed before the evening’s speakers. Mullinax spoke on volunteers for election day. Rep. Patricia Pike was then introduced and spoke on the great momentum of the Republican Party in our state and in her District. She spoke on Diabetic Awareness as a Health Initiative of Gov. Parsons as November is Diabetic Awareness Month. Diabetic Awareness programs are available for group gatherings to make a difference for Missourians.
The Silver Haired Legislature met this week at the Capital and Patricia spoke on their gathering. She enjoys working on our behalf and her passion is evident! Rep. Pike then gave an introduction for and welcomed U.S. Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler to address the group. She remarked on the growth of Bates County Republicans and wished each candidate luck. Rep. Hartzler is one of the few active farmers who serve in the U.S. Congress and brings her insight to initiatives such as the Farm Bill.
One of her main focuses has been that many in her rural district have no access to high-speed internet. Rep. Hartzler remains concerned with rural students and making sure they have access to educational opportunities that require high speed internet, and has included provisions for this through amendment to the Farm Bill. Rep. Hartzler recognized Veterans in attendance and thanked them for their service.
Rep. Hartzler remains concerned with rebuilding the military and increasing military spending, reporting that 80 service members alone were lost last year in training Thursday, October 18, 2018 6:30pm Community First Bank Butler, Missouri Bates County Republicans exercises. Rep. Hartzler has also sponsored an initiative to make sure families of soldiers killed in combat receive streamlined payment without loopholes which might cause them not to receive certain benefit payments. Rep. Hartzler recently visited the U.S. Border and provided much information about the need to secure the country’s border. She spoke about how nice it is to see “Help Wanted” signs again throughout her district with the economy on the rise and new jobs being added.
Patricia Pike for District Representative, Shelli Diehl White for Circuit Clerk, Danyelle Wheatley Baker for Recorder of Deeds, Jim Wheatley for Presiding Commissioner and Julie Highley for Associate Circuit Judge is our slate of local candidates. Each spoke on upcoming activities and appreciates our support.
Drawings were held for door prizes provided by the Central Committee and donated by Rep. Pike. Plans were discussed for upcoming festivals and events and our volunteers have been great. Announcements were made about future meetings and publicity.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM and guests continued to enjoy the Taco Bar. All interested Republicans in Bates County are welcome at Bates County Republican events.
The meeting was called to order by Secretary Greg Mullinax at 6:33 PM. Guests were welcomed and all were led in prayer by Mullinax. An absolute record attendance was recorded at Bates County Republicans and the room was full. The Pledge was recited.
A treasurer’s report was given by Treasurer Gayle Alexander and the minutes from the previous meeting were read by Mullinax and approved. A taco bar was enjoyed before the evening’s speakers. Mullinax spoke on volunteers for election day. Rep. Patricia Pike was then introduced and spoke on the great momentum of the Republican Party in our state and in her District. She spoke on Diabetic Awareness as a Health Initiative of Gov. Parsons as November is Diabetic Awareness Month. Diabetic Awareness programs are available for group gatherings to make a difference for Missourians.
The Silver Haired Legislature met this week at the Capital and Patricia spoke on their gathering. She enjoys working on our behalf and her passion is evident! Rep. Pike then gave an introduction for and welcomed U.S. Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler to address the group. She remarked on the growth of Bates County Republicans and wished each candidate luck. Rep. Hartzler is one of the few active farmers who serve in the U.S. Congress and brings her insight to initiatives such as the Farm Bill.
One of her main focuses has been that many in her rural district have no access to high-speed internet. Rep. Hartzler remains concerned with rural students and making sure they have access to educational opportunities that require high speed internet, and has included provisions for this through amendment to the Farm Bill. Rep. Hartzler recognized Veterans in attendance and thanked them for their service.
Rep. Hartzler remains concerned with rebuilding the military and increasing military spending, reporting that 80 service members alone were lost last year in training Thursday, October 18, 2018 6:30pm Community First Bank Butler, Missouri Bates County Republicans exercises. Rep. Hartzler has also sponsored an initiative to make sure families of soldiers killed in combat receive streamlined payment without loopholes which might cause them not to receive certain benefit payments. Rep. Hartzler recently visited the U.S. Border and provided much information about the need to secure the country’s border. She spoke about how nice it is to see “Help Wanted” signs again throughout her district with the economy on the rise and new jobs being added.
Patricia Pike for District Representative, Shelli Diehl White for Circuit Clerk, Danyelle Wheatley Baker for Recorder of Deeds, Jim Wheatley for Presiding Commissioner and Julie Highley for Associate Circuit Judge is our slate of local candidates. Each spoke on upcoming activities and appreciates our support.
Drawings were held for door prizes provided by the Central Committee and donated by Rep. Pike. Plans were discussed for upcoming festivals and events and our volunteers have been great. Announcements were made about future meetings and publicity.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM and guests continued to enjoy the Taco Bar. All interested Republicans in Bates County are welcome at Bates County Republican events.
