The Tennessee Stands' "guiding principles" include rights come from God, not from government and government exists to secure those rights and only draws its legitimacy from our consent., Miller summarized that the Republican Party at its core is common sense.. Contestants shall be entitled to appear on the floor and present their appeals. All records prepared by the Treasurer shall be and remain the property of the CEC. Disbursements to a single payee may not be split for the purpose of evading the second signature requirement when the total payment exceeds $2,000. If there is no functioning County Chairman or Vice Chairman, the State Chairman may designate in writing a temporary Chairman. The challenged citizen shall be entitled to vote and participate in the Convention upon his public and written affirmation of his allegiance to the Republican Party on the form duly furnished by the County Chairman or the Contest and Credentials Committee as set forth on Exhibit A attached to the TRP bylaws. Be responsible for coordinating all thank you notes on behalf of the WCRP including, but not limited to, guests of Reagan Day, speakers, volunteers, and all candidates whose names appear on a Primary ballot, and those who win the Primary and the General Elections; and. The Fundraising Committee, under the direction of the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer, shall create strategies to accomplish the fundraising goals as noted in the annual budget. Bill Weigel is 85. 107 talking about this. We can do better, Miller said about members feeling alienated, and he further asked why any excessive distance exists between the Williamson County Republican Party and so many of these new grassroots groups., More:Williamson GOP showdown: 'Grassroots' Republicans question conservative bona fides, Brown said the mission of the countys Republican Party has been to recruit new members, raise funds, support Republican candidates, uphold conservative values, and combat the liberal agenda., Under my leadership, we have excelled in our mission, Brown said. We love the Republican party, but we love the Republican party as much as it is an efficient and effective vehicle to promote conservative values -- Thats the purpose of the party.. The newly elected Precinct Chairman shall also furnish a list of the names and addresses of the citizens who voted and participated in the Precinct Convention. Serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the WCRP, be responsible for the management and administration of its affairs, preside at all meetings of the CEC, and coordinate WCRP political activities; Create a detailed annual budget, with the assistance of the Treasurer, for review and approval by the CEC no later than thirty (30) days after the Convention and no later than by June 1 of the subsequent calendar year; Work with the Treasurer to review income and expenses monthly. ", She also scoffed at the Tennessee Three, stating the radical liberals in Nashville are using the tragedy we saw happen in our backyard as an opportunity to push their woke agenda.. He has been able to extend his service by a year, as the normal retirement age for federal law enforcement is 57. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. Meanwhile, state Rep. Elaine Davis continued her campaign against Knoxville local government. Knox News and Shopper News promptly correct all errors. Such notice of contest shall be filed within five (5) business days after the Precinct Convention. The newly elected Chairman shall, upon election, assume the chair and preside over the remainder of the convention. Duties include Polls Watcher training, developing a volunteer base for the polls in each district and building relationships and performing community outreach in each district. Shall work closely with the membership chairman of the CEC. Actions that shall not be handled by electronic votes include: election of Officers, amendment of the Bylaws, or removal of an Officer. Brown, a Franklin resident for more than 20 years, has repeated that the numbers are up within the Williamson County GOP. But he believes some Republicans have felt unwelcome or kept at a distance.. At least two (2) Clerks appointed by the Chairman of the Contest and Credentials Committee shall tally the votes for all officer elections immediately following each ballot and perform such other functions as are assigned by the Chairman of the meeting. City Council should consider a charter amendment limiting city judges to three 4-year terms. Any bona fide Republican citizen whose loyalty to the Republican Party is questioned may be challenged by any other bona fide Republican citizen present and qualified to participate. In 2016, Tracy Miller and his brother, Andy Miller, agreed to pay $7.75 million in a settlement that alleged that the brothers defrauded a federal military health care program. The TRP and each CEC shall maintain a list of all recognized auxiliary organizations for the application of the forgoing standards. Victor Ashe can be reached at vhashe@aol.com. Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Sharon Lee, who is retiring the end of August, will be the speaker at the University of Tennessee College of Law hooding ceremony on May 18. If there is no functioning Precinct Chairman or Vice-Chairman, the County Chairman shall designate in writing a temporary Chairman who meets the qualifications prescribed for elected county party leadership. Join Now These goals shall be submitted to the CEC within ninety (90) days after the budget is approved. Under current leadership, conservative principles are stated, but not necessarily practiced. In case of party reorganization, if a potential delegate cannot be present, he or she may submit a written letter of intent to attend the delegated convention and accept a delegate nomination at that precinct convention. Nonvoting CEC Officers (Non-Voting Officers) shall include the WCRP legal counsel and any other Non-Voting Officer deemed necessary by the Chairman. Retired city police officer Randy Lockmiller is 75. I have worked hard for my Republican Party., Miller didnt criticize Browns past work. (L-R) Williamson County Republican Party leadership; Diane Chenard, Christine Deekens,Hannah Tiblier, Elliott Franklin,Tim Raynaud, Courtney Laginess,Brandon Bell and Tracy Miller. All rights reserved. The presence of Delegates representing one-third (1/3) of the Precincts in the County shall constitute a quorum. Our elected leaders should be those we trust to work with and represent the values of our entire community. Miller said the job is intriguing because of Williamson Countys prominent GOP position statewide and also because of passionate, very involved people." Section 8. The following procedures shall apply to Mass Conventions: The next order of business shall be the resolution of any challenge to a citizen's right to vote and participate in the Mass Convention. Mark Hill is 70. Store. The county party has raised about $500,000 for Republican candidates during her tenure, she said, and has produced the most revenue ever the most of any local party statewide. Got questions? The CEC shall meet at least quarterly, but shall meet monthly during Tennessee statewide election years. All contests shall be heard and decided at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Delegated County Convention. Any citizen participating in any Precinct Convention may contest the results by filing with the Chairman of the Contest and Credentials Committee at contact information provided in advertised details of Precinct Conventions, a written notice of contest stating the specific legal and factual grounds therefore. 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Section 8. Its the Williamson County tributary, to be sure, but the tendrils twist and turn and reach all the way back to good ole Washington, D.C., Miller said. The County Chairman may also appoint a Convention Chair to preside of the convention per the approval of the State Chairman. Section 3. All prospective delegate shall present a valid photo I.D., and the county Contest and Credentials committee shall verify the delegates registered voter status. The requesting Officers must send a copy to the Officer for whom removal is being proposed by certified mail, return receipt requested, at the Officers address last known to the WCRP. "They throw the Republican Party under the bus. . Photo Credits: Kelly M. Jackson. TN Gained 62,000 Taxpayers, $4.1B in Personal Income AGI In 2020, Major Mismanagement Found Within Coffee County Drug Court Foundation, Jefferson County GOP Town Hall Meeting Features Open Mic To Address Public Policy Issues, Moms For Liberty Williamson County To Host Pete Hegseth And Michael Knowles At CAPSTONE 101 May 8th. Join The TNYR's! Describe the error, where you saw it, the date, page number or the URL. ARTICLE I. Section 3. Endorsement of a Republican opponent of a Republican candidate who, as a member of the Tennessee General Assembly, voted for any redistricting plan opposed by the TRP either through the State Executive Committee (SEC), the State Chairman, or the TRPs legal counsel. Non-exclusive CEC meetings shall be open to Members whose dues payments are current. Delegates in the number allotted to such Precinct shall be elected in order of the highest total vote received. Williamson County's three Republican incumbents in the Tennessee House of Representatives Brandon Ogles, Glen Casada and Sam Whitson all went on to defeat their respective Democratic challengers; Sam Bledsoe, Elizabeth Madeira and Jenn Foley. Section 1. 2:48. Your generous donation will fund our mission to reach the women in Williamson County. Each qualified citizen present and participating in the Precinct Convention shall be entitled to vote for the number of Delegates to which such Precinct is entitled. May 9: Former County Commissioner Hugh Nystrom is 56. The following shall be requirements for Officers: Any individual who is actively involved in the Tennessee Republican Party, his County Republican Party, or any recognized auxiliary organization of either; and resides and is registered to vote in said county; and. Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama is 69. Strengthen the party through outreach, camaraderie, education, and respectful debate. The Conservative heart of Tennessee Home of the conservative and influential suburbs directly south of Nashville, Williamson County's leadership statewide is unrivaled. Section 5. 2023 Reagan Dinner with Kellyanne Conway. The newly elected chairman may allow the past chair or the appointed convention chair to preside over the remainder of the convention, if desired. The TennCon Big 7! Under the direction of the Chairman, prepare the agenda for each meeting, and email the agenda to the CEC within five (5) days of the meeting. The official Facebook page for the Williamson County Republican Party in the great state. All rights reserved. On the date and at the time and place(s) specified, a Precinct Convention shall be held for each Precinct within the County. 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The Ad-Hoc Committees of the WCRP may include: A. An Evening Summer Fiesta! More than 600 county Republican Party voters cast their ballots in The Factory at Franklin's Liberty Hall, and the now-former WCRP Chair Cheryl Brown conceded to Miller, congratulating him with a hug as the results were announced. Campbell resigned within the hour. After receiving the motion, the Chairman may appoint a committee to investigate the facts set forth in the motion. The motion must be presented in writing, seconded and approved by a majority of Officers. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the Officers as defined in Article II Section 2 above. Help elect conservative leadership up and down the ballot by making a financial contribution to the Williamson County Republican Party. Carry out any other duties as needed by the Chairman. Notice of the exact date, time and place of each regularly scheduled meeting, an agenda outlining principal items to be discussed, proxy forms, and any other materials required by these Bylaws shall be emailed to each Officer and Non-Voting Officer at least five (5) days prior to the date of said meeting. We seek to restore the practice of these bedrock principles. Timely file all reports as required by law. A winning team doesnt switch out a coach when they are winning.. Williamson County REPUBLICAN PARTY (WCRP) convention Rescheduled Date: Tuesday, April 18th, 6:00 pm ARRIVE EARLY - DOORS CLOSE PROMPTLY AT 5:45 PM! Hakeem Hensley is 31. Within ten (10) days following certification of the results of the County Reorganization, the County Chairman shall ensure the Officers are sworn to a commitment to perform the duties of their position to the best of their ability, as defined in the TPR Bylaws. Williamson County Republican Party voters sign in at the WCRP 2023 Convention in Franklin on April 18, 2023. Al Harb is 71. Section 3. 725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 600, Franklin, TN 37067 . Williamson County. Section 2. You can find a pretty solid explanation by Tennessee Stands here which includes the video below: Where ideas are shared, discussed, and deliberated openly in the area of public debate. At the CEC meeting at which the motion is considered, the Officer for whom removal is sought, and those Officers requesting removal, shall have the right to be heard, present evidence and call witnesses. The WCRP, CEC or any individual Officer or Non-Voting Officer, shall not endorse, or assist in any manner, a Democrat or other non-Republican in a general or primary election in which a Republican is a candidate or has filed as a candidate. Lee now lives in Knoxville and has served 15 years on the court, with two years as chief justice. Grant Rosenberg is 43. If you are unsure of your voting status, please email contact@williamsonconservatives.comto have it checked. The challenged citizen shall be entitled to vote and participate in the Convention upon his public and written affirmation of his allegiance to the Republican Party on the form duly furnished by the County Chairman or the Contest and Credentials Committee as set forth on Exhibit A attached to the TRP Bylaws. Among Latinos, only 27% want Biden to run again in 2024 and 43% said they would definitely or probably support him. Republican Rep. Scotty Campbell's seat is left empty after he abruptly resigned midday April 20 when an ethics committee finding that he violated workplace discrimination and harassment policy. Such a motion shall be filed and the copy sent at least thirty (30) days before the CEC meeting at which the motion to remove is being considered. Our WCRP leadership must hold elected officials accountable to uphold the integrity and constitutional beliefs of the party. The determination of the Contest and Credentials Committee may be appealed to the County Convention as a whole in the manner provided elsewhere herein. The election shall be determined by a majority of votes cast. Proxies must be submitted to both the Chairman and Secretary by email at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting. If the proposed rules are disapproved by the TRP Bylaws and Rules Subcommittee before the beginning of the County Party's reorganization process, the County must follow the procedures set forth herein, unless before the beginning of the reorganization process the SEC overrides the decision of the TRP Bylaws and Rules Subcommittee. Republican Women of Williamson County Keep Williamson County Red Join Us Show your support! Section 5. Section 1. The Third Vice-Chairman shall: Shall direct, under the direction of the Chairman, the Membership Committee and the District Captains/Precinct Ad Hoc Committee; and work collectively with the WCRP auxiliary groups; and. The roll call shall be called by Precinct in numerical order and, within Precincts, in alphabetical order. Thats disheartening to hear that when youre talking about bringing people together, you shouldnt demean the other percentage of people, when youre trying to bring unity, as you [Miller] say.. All Delegates must be bona fide Republicans duly registered to vote in, and residing in, the Precinct at the time of the Precinct Convention. Tennessee Young Republicans is the home for conservatives between the ages of 18 & 40 in Tennessee. The Secretary and or Assistant Secretary shall record and notify Officers of the vote. Younger Democrats also remain a reluctant part of Biden's coalition, the AP . Venue: Kalahari Convention Center 3001 Kalahari Blvd Round Rock, TX 78665 Section 9. This committee shall periodically, or by request of the CEC, review the current WCRP Bylaws in whole or in part to consider revisions which may be deemed necessary and prepare appropriate amendments for action by the CEC. FormerWilliamson County Republican Party Chair Cheryl Brown speaks at the WCRP 2023 Convention in Franklin where she lost her reelection to lead the county party on April 18, 2023. House Majority Leader William Lamberth serves on this committee. Were thrilled for a new chapter of the Williamson County Republican Party that actually wants to partner with Moms For Liberty because we think that working together we can go far in advocating for kids in Williamson County, Moms For Liberty Williamson County Chapter Chair Robin Steenman told The News. We have over one thousand members and 20 chapters across the state, and we are . The Standing Committees of the WCRP shall be: The Administrative Committee shall consist of the Chairman, Secretary, other Officers and WCRP members as deemed necessary by the Chairman, up to a total of 15. In my time as chairman, Tracy Miller is going to be my fifth [Williamson County] chairman, so change is constant, so thats part of it, Golden said. ", Brown specifically named conservative activist organization Tennessee Stands, which is led by former District 27 Senate candidate Gary Humble, as one of the groups who was challenging her leadership, calling the organization "the Gary Humble occult team. All Officers are elected for two-year terms or until their successor(s) is elected in accordance with Section 1 of this Article. About when one thought the House GOP could not handle any more scandals or politically dumb decisions, reporters revealed the House Ethics Committee had investigated state Rep. Scotty Campbell from Mountain City (the northeastern tip of Tennessee) for alleged sexual harassment of legislative employees. More than 400 members of the Williamson County Republican Party gathered on Thursday of last week at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs to elect board members who will guide the party for the next two years. A vote for chair of the Williamson GOP in past years, perhaps a simple, procedural decision is shaping up to be a large-scale gathering of local conservatives picking sides for control of arguably the states most powerful county Republican Party organizations. Special meetings may be called by the Chairman at his discretion, or at the written request of any two (2) Officers in the absence of the Chairman, with five (5) days email notice to the CEC. Section 9. Find out how to contact your chair. The total Republican vote in the last Presidential general election shall be the basis on which shall be determined the number of Delegates to be elected. The next order of business shall be the election of the Precinct's Delegates to the Delegated County Convention. The certification to the State Chairman by the County Chairman and Secretary shall state the date and manner of adopting said proposed County rules, and shall represent that, to the best of their knowledge, information and belief the Convention or CEC meeting at which such proposed County rules were adopted was held in the spirit of fairness, and that fair notice and the opportunity for full participation were given. More than 600 county Republican Party voters cast their ballots in The Factory at Franklin's Liberty Hall, and the now-former . Another grassroots group that was mentioned on stage during the convention was Moms for Liberty, which has grown in popularity in Williamson County and beyond for challenging school boards, along with the Williamson Families PAC, which endorsed several school board candidates in 2022. Despite the public dysfunction and division, Golden told The News that the overall health of the state and local Republican party is fantastic.. You must be a bonafide Republican. See below for more on this. The WCRP may reorganize through a delegated convention as outlined in Part II of these rules but must first receive approval to do so from the State Chairman. May 4, 2022 2022 elections, Baxter Lee, District 5, GOP, Julia Bruck, Lawsuit, Mark Goins, Morgan Ortagus, Robby Starbuck, Scott Golden, Tennessee, Tennessee Open Meetings Act, Tennessee Republican Party, Tre Hargett, Unconstitutional, Voters, Williamson County Young Republicans. The WCRW has launched with a mission "to openly invite, educate, and promote the Republican party platform and our founding fathers American Dream of freedom and prosperity for people of all races, creeds, and color; making our country a better place now and for future generations ," according to their mission statement. Younger Republicans who may not have been of legal age for three primary elections must obtain approval from the State Chairman; For any non-voting leadership positions, individuals must meet the bona fide Republican standards set in Article VI, Section 2 of these Bylaws. Looking to connect with like minded young professionals? Any individual who has voted in the last three Statewide Republican primaries in his county of residence during those primary elections. Frank Rothermel is 71. In case of a tie, the method described herein above shall be used for electing Alternates. Miller, who donated more than $1,300 to the county party last year, believes he can grow the already-high fundraising numbers for the party, and at a more sustained rate.. In case of a tie vote, all names involved in the tie shall be used in consecutive Delegate positions. If such citizen is determined not to be duly registered to vote in said Precinct, and not to be a resident thereof, his vote and participation shall be null and void. The Williamson County Young Republicans meet monthly to connect, train, and discuss how to get involved in advancing conservative values in our county, state, and nation. Click below for more information and join now! Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft is 81. If he is unable to be present, the Precinct Vice-Chairman, if any, shall preside.