Thursday, August 05, 2010
Sunday, August 01, 2010
Expanded Hours
The new hours are from 10 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday 10 am till 5pm Saturday and closed Sunday, for now.
Plenty of opportunities to help your favorite Republican candidates
Plenty of opportunities to help your favorite Republican candidates
Friday, July 30, 2010
West Virginia Republican Regional Victory Headquarters
Directly in front of Grand Central Mall (46,000 cars a day go by)
Plenty of thing to do for those who have time.
Come on down and support your favorite REPUBLICAN candidates.
Plenty of free parking all around.
Plenty of thing to do for those who have time.
Come on down and support your favorite REPUBLICAN candidates.
Plenty of free parking all around.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Get Your Head in the Game
Scenes from the West Virginia Interstate Fair & Exposition
Our table
Dedicated supporter!
Friday, July 16, 2010
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Walt Auvil seeks head Democrat job
http://www.wvmetronews.com/index.cfm?func=displayfullstory&storyid=37734
The Race for Dem Chairman
Staff
Parkersburg
A Parkersburg lawyer says he's interested in heading up the state's Democratic Party.
Walt Auvil has served as the chairman of the Wood County Democratic Executive Committee for the past eight years and was elected to the state Democratic Executive Committee in 2006.But he says his political career began a long time before that.
"I've been involved in Democratic politics since I got the bug in Jay's (Rockefeller) campaign in 1972,” Auvil told MetroNews Wednesday. “So that gives you a clue I'm no spring chicken."
Auvil says he wasn't even considering a run for the job until several members of the state Executive Committee approached him after current Chair Nick Casey announced he wouldn't be seeking another term. Auvil says he would never have put his name out there had Casey still wanted the job.
"I don't do it out of any desire to cause a disruption or cause inner party strife,” he said.
But at this weekend's state Executive Party meeting, Auvil will have a high-profile challenger. Larry Puccio, Gov. Joe Manchin's former chief of staff and now a lobbyist for several different groups, will vie for votes.
Auvil says he won't make this an adversarial campaign.
"I don't view it as facing off against Larry,” he said. “I don't want to run him down or say anything negative about him."
But Auvil believes he has a lot of experience with the party that could be put to good use as chairman and he adds he has lots of experience helping out campaigns in his home county where Republicans and Democrats are on equal footing.
"I think I can be someone who can be helpful to folks who are running in tough districts and tough areas and hopefully expand the party,” Auvil.
The Democratic Executive Committee holds its annual meeting Saturday at the Charleston Civic Center to elect a chairman, swear in new members and take care of regular business.
The Race for Dem Chairman
Staff
Parkersburg
A Parkersburg lawyer says he's interested in heading up the state's Democratic Party.
Walt Auvil has served as the chairman of the Wood County Democratic Executive Committee for the past eight years and was elected to the state Democratic Executive Committee in 2006.But he says his political career began a long time before that.
"I've been involved in Democratic politics since I got the bug in Jay's (Rockefeller) campaign in 1972,” Auvil told MetroNews Wednesday. “So that gives you a clue I'm no spring chicken."
Auvil says he wasn't even considering a run for the job until several members of the state Executive Committee approached him after current Chair Nick Casey announced he wouldn't be seeking another term. Auvil says he would never have put his name out there had Casey still wanted the job.
"I don't do it out of any desire to cause a disruption or cause inner party strife,” he said.
But at this weekend's state Executive Party meeting, Auvil will have a high-profile challenger. Larry Puccio, Gov. Joe Manchin's former chief of staff and now a lobbyist for several different groups, will vie for votes.
Auvil says he won't make this an adversarial campaign.
"I don't view it as facing off against Larry,” he said. “I don't want to run him down or say anything negative about him."
But Auvil believes he has a lot of experience with the party that could be put to good use as chairman and he adds he has lots of experience helping out campaigns in his home county where Republicans and Democrats are on equal footing.
"I think I can be someone who can be helpful to folks who are running in tough districts and tough areas and hopefully expand the party,” Auvil.
The Democratic Executive Committee holds its annual meeting Saturday at the Charleston Civic Center to elect a chairman, swear in new members and take care of regular business.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Wood County GOP Activities
Here is a list of upcoming events. I will add to this as needed. Also, I will be contacting many of you for help with the items below.
10 July: Grand Opening West Vrginia Republican Regional Victory Headquarters
13-17 July: West Virginia Interstate Fair & Exposition
17 August: Wood County Republican Executive Committee Monthly meeting
20-22 August: Parkersburg Homecoming
21 August: 3rd Senatorial District Picnic, hosted by Senator Boley
1 September: WCREC Website online
10 September: Poll Workers Due (Approx)
21 September: WCREC Monthly Meeting
17-19 September: Harvest Moon Festival
10 July: Grand Opening West Vrginia Republican Regional Victory Headquarters
13-17 July: West Virginia Interstate Fair & Exposition
17 August: Wood County Republican Executive Committee Monthly meeting
20-22 August: Parkersburg Homecoming
21 August: 3rd Senatorial District Picnic, hosted by Senator Boley
1 September: WCREC Website online
10 September: Poll Workers Due (Approx)
21 September: WCREC Monthly Meeting
17-19 September: Harvest Moon Festival
Monday, May 17, 2010
May 11th Republican Primary Precinct Breakdown
County Commissioner
3rd Senatorial Race
10th Delegate District
Circuit Clerk
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Let the Attacks Begin
Great material for the Democrats in November
Wonder who John is trying to have arrested over this one? Not me this time!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Saturday, April 03, 2010
Friday, April 02, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Monday, August 24, 2009
Party Work
photo courtesy of Allen Ross
The Wood County Republican Executive Committee was on hand to take care of the folks who wanted to register or change their voter registration. Several candidates for local office stopped by to "work" the crowd. I would encourage all the "keyboard heroes" to get out and do the same sometime this year with their local folks, you know who you are. Thanks to all those who helped make our Parkersburg Homecoming a success.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Young Republicans in Parkersburg News
Howertown gets Young Republican post
PARKERSBURG - A Wood County man has been named chairman of the West Virginia Federation of Young Republicans.
Mike Howerton's goal in the next two years of his term is to expand the GOP organization in West Virginia, starting with the most-populated regions of the Mountain State.
"I won't stop working until we hit it," he said.
Howerton's selection was made on Saturday during the federation's summer executive committee meeting and 2009 convention in Parkersburg. The federation represents clubs around the state and has about 200 members.
Jennifer Maghan, the county clerk from Jefferson County, was elected vice chairman.
Kevin Noe of Cabel County was re-elected a national committeemen while Lisa Peana of Wayne County was elected as a national committeeman.
April Black of Cabell County was elected treasurer and Michelle Drain of Wood County was elected Mid-Ohio Valley regional representative for the organization.
Expanding young Republican clubs into every county will be difficult, he said. Some counties only have a hand full of members on their Republican executive committees, Howerton said.
However, expansion into populated areas is achievable, he said.
"I can do that," Howerton said.
Clubs have been established in seven counties, Wood, Cabell, Kanawha, Jefferson, Wayne, Putnam and Jackson counties, he said. At least three more counties will be added by the next meeting of the statewide group, Monongalia, Mercer and Logan counties, Howerton said.
"I'm glad to see new groups coming on board," said Howerton, who has served as vice chairman of the federation. "The main goal during my term of office will be to charter as many local county groups as possible."
The organization was reconstituted in Wood County in the summer of 2006.
Also attending Saturday's meeting was Doug McKinney, chairman of the West Virginia Republican Party; former Wood County GOP Chairman Rocky Peck; and Greg Smith, who will run for GOP chairman in Wood County next year.
"The youth represent the future and it is good to see that with their involvement the future will be in good hands," McKinney said.
link to story at www.newsandsentinel.com
http://newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/520287.html?nav=5061
PARKERSBURG - A Wood County man has been named chairman of the West Virginia Federation of Young Republicans.
Mike Howerton's goal in the next two years of his term is to expand the GOP organization in West Virginia, starting with the most-populated regions of the Mountain State.
"I won't stop working until we hit it," he said.
Howerton's selection was made on Saturday during the federation's summer executive committee meeting and 2009 convention in Parkersburg. The federation represents clubs around the state and has about 200 members.
Jennifer Maghan, the county clerk from Jefferson County, was elected vice chairman.
Kevin Noe of Cabel County was re-elected a national committeemen while Lisa Peana of Wayne County was elected as a national committeeman.
April Black of Cabell County was elected treasurer and Michelle Drain of Wood County was elected Mid-Ohio Valley regional representative for the organization.
Expanding young Republican clubs into every county will be difficult, he said. Some counties only have a hand full of members on their Republican executive committees, Howerton said.
However, expansion into populated areas is achievable, he said.
"I can do that," Howerton said.
Clubs have been established in seven counties, Wood, Cabell, Kanawha, Jefferson, Wayne, Putnam and Jackson counties, he said. At least three more counties will be added by the next meeting of the statewide group, Monongalia, Mercer and Logan counties, Howerton said.
"I'm glad to see new groups coming on board," said Howerton, who has served as vice chairman of the federation. "The main goal during my term of office will be to charter as many local county groups as possible."
The organization was reconstituted in Wood County in the summer of 2006.
Also attending Saturday's meeting was Doug McKinney, chairman of the West Virginia Republican Party; former Wood County GOP Chairman Rocky Peck; and Greg Smith, who will run for GOP chairman in Wood County next year.
"The youth represent the future and it is good to see that with their involvement the future will be in good hands," McKinney said.
link to story at www.newsandsentinel.com
http://newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/520287.html?nav=5061
Saturday, August 08, 2009
Howerton Re-Elected State YR Chair
West Virginia Republican Party Press Announcement
Howerton Re-Elected YR Chair
Charleston, WV - August 8, 2009 - The West Virginia Federation of Young Republicans held its Summer Executive Committee Meeting and 2009 Convention in Parkersburg, WV today. Mike Howerton of Wood County was re-elected to a 2-year term as Chairman of the West Virginia Young Republicans. Jennifer Magham was elected Vice Chairman. Jennifer also serves as the Jefferson County Clerk.
The YR National Committeeman and committeewoman were also elected. Kevin Noe returns to his position, while Lisa Peana is newly elected. They will both represent West Virginia at the 2010 National Convention. The state YR's also Chartered a new club in Jackson County.
West Virginia State Party Chairman Doung McKinney said, "I congratulate not only the winners, but all that participated. The youth represent the future and it is good to see that with their involvement the future will be in good hands."
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
State Fundraising Efforts Compaired
A lot has been made about the West Virginia Republican Party's fundraising as of late. Here is a press release from our State Chairman showing how we stack up with surrounding GOP fundraising.
PRESS RELEASE
August 3rd, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Marti Riggall
West Virginia Republican Party
WV GOP Near Top In Fund Raising
most neighboring states lag behind
Charleston, WV - August 3, 2009 - Despite erroneous reports in the media that the West Virginia Republican Party is having trouble raising money the facts are quite different. Currently the WV GOP ranks second among our neighbors in fund raising efforts per individual. "People sometimes forget we are a small state when looking at the fund raising numbers. You must compare apples to apples," said State Party Chairman Doug McKinney, "West Virginia Republicans are stepping up with contributions at a higher rate than our neighboring states."
Fund raising efforts are on going and with new programs in the works. The state party is looking forward to taking the lead in individual contributions away from Kentucky in the near future.
PRESS RELEASE
August 3rd, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Marti Riggall
West Virginia Republican Party
WV GOP Near Top In Fund Raising
most neighboring states lag behind
Charleston, WV - August 3, 2009 - Despite erroneous reports in the media that the West Virginia Republican Party is having trouble raising money the facts are quite different. Currently the WV GOP ranks second among our neighbors in fund raising efforts per individual. "People sometimes forget we are a small state when looking at the fund raising numbers. You must compare apples to apples," said State Party Chairman Doug McKinney, "West Virginia Republicans are stepping up with contributions at a higher rate than our neighboring states."
According to Federal Election Commission filings the West Virginia Democratic Party has only raised $56,820 as compared to the West Virginia GOP's $90,062 in the same time frame, Democrats out number Republicans in the state nearly 2 to1. Chairman McKinney remarked, "We are out fund raising the Democrats in West Virginia by 3 to 1 on an individual basis. The people know which party can turn the economy around and they are sending their money our way."
Fund raising efforts are on going and with new programs in the works. The state party is looking forward to taking the lead in individual contributions away from Kentucky in the near future.
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