36 were here. Thus, if 5% of the Republican Presidential vote on Election Day was cast in a Precinct, then that Precinct shall be apportioned 5% of the Republican Presidential votes during early voting. It seems the findings were finalized more than a month ago, March 29, and submitted to Speaker Cameron Sexton. A separate Convention Chairman may also be appointed with approval of the Officers present at this same meeting. 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. The conservative label has even been debated among the partys leadership. This year participants were required to register ahead of time so proof of party affiliation and voter registration could be verified. No fee collected from any candidate that is not currently held by a republican. In addition to the filing fee, the individual seeking elective office as a Republican candidate will be required to submit to the TRP a copy of his or her completed nominating petition that was filed with the appropriate county election commission office or the office of the state coordinator of elections, whichever is applicable to the office being sought. We communicate directly with subscribers to avoid social media censorship. 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. Officer vote proxies shall not be allowed. If there is no functioning County Chairman or Vice Chairman, the State Chairman may designate in writing a temporary Chairman. If he is unable to be present, the Precinct Vice-Chairman, if any, shall preside. "I would say to look at the turnout for this regorg(nization), Miller said. Alternate Delegates shall also be elected, in a number up to the number of Delegates elected. Name and Purpose. We seek to restore the practice of these bedrock principles. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Davis husband, Michael Davis, 58, worked many years for the Knox County sheriff and then moved to the Drug Enforcement Administration over a decade ago. There are really great people who have stepped forward, Miller said. On the other is well-connected, Tennessee Republican influencer Tracy Miller. If it rejects any certification, the Chairman of the Committee shall, within twenty-four (24) hours thereafter, notify in writing any Delegate whose credentials have been rejected, specifying the time and place at which any contest of such rejection shall be heard. The Williamson County Republican Party has three official auxiliary GOP groups in the county. A winning team doesnt switch out a coach when they are winning.. The eight positions on the County Executive Board (CEC) are elected by bonafide Republicans and members of the county or TN GOP 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. Davis was diligent in her 2022 campaign to hide the identity of her husband, even omitting his photo from campaign ads. Looking to connect with like minded young professionals? Section 8. Section 2. You don't shake your head at them because they don't have many people or because they're inexperienced in swamp-fighting tactics., Gary Humble, who ran unsuccessfully for the countys state Senate seat, is likely among those Miller hopes to invite in. Humble, who strongly supported Miller, has stated on his Tennessee Stands website that there are multiple grassroots conservative groups statewide seeking to win leadership positions at the county level. Within ten (l0) calendar days after the County Party reorganization, whether by Precinct Delegated Convention or Mass Convention, the newly elected County Chairman and Secretary shall certify in writing to the State Chairman the following: The names and addresses of all members of the newly elected CEC; The names and addresses of the newly elected Officers of the County Republican Party; The names and addresses of the newly-elected Precinct (or Council District) Chairman and Vice-Chairmen of the County Republican Party; and, The names and addresses of all Delegates participating in a Precinct Delegated Convention, or of all persons participating in a Mass Convention, whichever is applicable. Required details are the date, time, and location of the reorganization, as well as a contact phone number or email of the County Chairman and, if applicable, the Convention Chairman. When other Democrats discovered this, they let it be known they would introduce an expulsion resolution and force a vote. The Ad-Hoc Committees of the WCRP may include: A. Join The Williamson County Young Republicans For An Evening With Ian Prior, Executive Director Of Fight For Schools, Where Hell Share A Wealth Of Knowledge From His Blueprint In Defeating The Radical Lefts Agenda. Fri 8am-5pm 2023 Williamson County Republican Party. Williamson GOP showdown: 'Grassroots' Republicans question conservative The Chairman shall have the discretion to change the meeting schedule as he deems appropriate. The most recent edition of Roberts Rules of Order shall govern all proceedings on matters not specifically covered by these bylaws. The WCRP Policies & Procedures (Policies & Procedures) shall contain a listing of all Standing and Ad Hoc Committees (Committees), including a detailed description of their function. Take the minutes of each meeting and email them out to the CEC within five (5) days after the meeting. Texas Young Republicans 2021 State Convention Help elect conservative leadership up and down the ballot by making a financial contribution to the Williamson County Republican Party. Unbudgeted expenses exceeding $2,000.00 must be approved by a majority vote of the CEC; Serve as one (1) of three (3) signatories on the bank account and sign as primary signatory on all disbursements, unless otherwise prohibited; Have full access to all accounting and other systems used by the WCRP and CEC as necessary to complete financial duties; Provide financial review and reports at each regular CEC meeting including, but not limited to, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss and Month End Bank Reconciliation; and. 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. All financial records and system accesses shall be turned over to the new treasurer upon the end of his term and within the first fifteen (15) days of transition. The Chairman may create Standing and Ad Hoc Committees needed to carry out the purposes of the WCRP; and. 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.. 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. 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. Section 1. 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. If the Officer is removed, his removal shall take effect immediately upon the Chairmans announcement of the vote. In case of vacancy by the Chairman or Treasurer, the First Vice-Chairman or Assistant-Treasurer shall automatically assume the office of Chairman or Treasurer, respectively. Within three (3) business days after the Precinct Convention, the newly elected Precinct Chairman shall certify the results of the election of Precinct Delegates to the County Chairman or the Chairman of the Contest and Credentials Committee, on forms prescribed and furnished by the Contest and Credentials Committee. Any amendment is subject to majority approval by the Rules and Bylaws Subcommittee of the TRP and must be submitted between February 1st and July 31st of odd numbered years. 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. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Your precinct chair can get you pointed in the right direction. Brown, the first Black chair of the WCRP, stepped into the role in 2019, and despite her pitch to party members to allow me to continue this fight and mission together, party members declined to stand behind her. Williamson County Republican Party voters raise their hands at the WCRP 2023 Convention in Franklin on April 18, 2023, to signal that they have felt unheard. 2023 www.tennessean.com. 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. Kyle P. McDonald is 41. 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. Anabel Lino is 38. Such reorganizations shall be accomplished in the manner set forth in these Rules. At that event, which has been fraught with drama and intrigue, an entirely new slate of folks were elected to represent Williamson County Republicans. Provide common sense conservatives ideas and solutions as an alternative to failed liberal ideology and policy. Section 3. May 5: Ron Dearolf is 92. Younger Republicans who may not have been of legal age for three primary elections must obtain approval from the State Chairman. Low around 45F. He is a columnist forShopper News. 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. 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. The County Chairman shall not, however, appoint Delegates to the County Convention. The CEC shall consist of the following Voting Officers (Officers): Elected by the County Convention (Convention): the County Chairman (Chairman), First Vice-Chairman (opposite sex from Chairman), Second Vice-Chairman, Third Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, & Assistant Treasurer; The Immediate Past County Chairman (Past Chairman); Elected by the SEC District: the State Executive Committeeman and State Executive Committeewoman; Elected by the respective organizations memberships, the President of the Tennessee Federated Republican Womens Club in the County, and the Chairman of the Williamson County Young Republicans (YR).