Georgia's National Committeewoman
 GA GOP Convention 2008

Delegates from across
the state come to 
Columbus
May 16 - 17, 2008


§ Resolutions Passed at GA GOP State Convention 
 §  Delegates/Alternates elected at State Convention - May 17, 2008
 § Delegates/Alternates elected at District Conventions - April 19, 2008

Friday Evening Victory Banquet
Columbus Historic Trade Center Ballroom on the Banks of the
Chattahoochee River
 



 

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Following Michael Steel's moving speech at the Friday night Victory Banquet, many highly impressed Republicans besieged him for autographs and photos. He graciously stayed for a LONG time to speak to everyone who stood in line. The consensus of everyone in line seemed to be "Steele for VP"!
1. Michael Steele autographs program for Bettye Chambers   2. Sue Everhart and GA Congressional Candidate for 13th District Deborah Honeycutt (Website) have photo made with Steele. 3. Wesley Clark is proud of his latest autograph from Steele.  4 Kimberly Silver and Bill Reynolds with Steele.


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6. Chairman Sue Everhart welcomes the delegates, alternates and guest to the Victory Banquet
7. Michael Steele, Chairman of GO PAC and former Lt. Governor of Maryland gives a stirring and memorable success story and challenged every Republican to work to help elect Sen. John McCain our next President. Click here to read his biography. 8. Congressman Nathan Deal delivered one of his blockbuster speeches. He filled in for Senator Isakson who was unable to attend  9. Women from Gwinnett enjoy the speeches and the festivities:  Amy Borden, Peg Murray, Joan Zellner and Sara Snyder.
 

Saturday State Convention at the Columbus Civic Center


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1. Chairman Sue Everhart opens the convention and announces the winner of the GA GOP A. A. Richrdson Volunteer of the Year Award is (2.) Bettye Chambers of Buford (Hall County). The A.A. Richardson Volunteer of the Year award is named for Rich Richardson (Rick's father-Willie's husband) who was a stalwart in the DeKalb party for many years.  He died several years ago in a tragic accident.  3. Photo of the A.A. Richardson Award which is the highest volunteer award given by the GA GOP  4. GA National Committeewoman Linda Herren accepts her Pioneer Award from Sue Everhart. She and NCM Alec Poitivent both received this coveted award this year. The Pioneer Award is given to those who have worked for many years in the GOP.  Normally only one per year is given. Linda has worked for over 30 years serving the Republican Party in many different jobs.
5. Linda and Bettye pose for photo after receiving their special awards.  Both were totally surprised!
 


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5. Governor Sonny Perdue delivers a powerful keynote address to the convention on Saturday.
6. Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine, and candidate for Governor in 2010, receives a standing ovation when he announces his endorsement of the Fair Tax to replace the IRS   7. Congressman Phil Gingrey reports from D.C. and emphasizes the urgency of electing more Republican to Congress. 8. Convention Chairman Randy Evans listens to opposing points of view from numerous Ron Paul enthusiasts and handles the parliamentary procedures masterfully. 9. Dissenters to some of the resolutions line up to speak on the floor microphones. In spite of some loud outbursts from these people, the convention business proceeded.  Six resolutions were passed and 30 delegates and 30 alternate delegates were elected to attend the GOP National Convention in Minneapolis on September 1 - 4.


This photo of Convention Chairman Randy Evans speaks volumes.  The person who took this photo called it "Praying for it to End."
 
 


       GEORGIA GOP - McCain gets slate as Paul's fans fume  
       Read Story in the AJC By AARON GOULD SHEININ
       The Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Published on: 05/18/08

        Read more in Access North Georgia.Com
 


 



Following the Convention, Delegates and Alternates to the National Convention Meet in the Oglethorpe Room where they received
instructions in preparation for their journey to Minneapolis
 Visit Convention website

§ Delegates/Alternates elected at State Convention - May 17, 2008
 § Delegates/Alternates elected at District Conventions - April 19, 2008
 § Information on the Electoral College
§ See List of GA Electors 2008

Linda Herren, GA NCW, will be a delegate to the convention.
 

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A room full of delegates and alternates from Georgia to the National GOP Convention received instructions from Chairman Sue Everhart and members of the staff.

On the Road to the GOP Convention in St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center
to nominate our next Republican President !!
Read official Call to the GOP National Convention 2008
 
 


 
 

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