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WV YRs Elect New State Officers at Summer Meeting
Wednesday,
August 13, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Mike Howerton - WVFYR, Chairman
(304)
300-1153 (H)
(304) 482-2005 (C)
email: mike.howerton@wvyr.org
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Matt McClay, (Vice Chair) Jennifer Maghan,
(Chairman) Mike Howerton, (National
Committeeman) Kevin Noe, (Treasurer) April
Black, (National Committeewoman) Lisa Peana |
The West Virginia Federation of Young Republicans held
its Summer Executive Committee Meeting and 2009
Convention in Parkersburg, WV on August 8th.
Mike Howerton of Wood County was elected to a 2-year
term as Chairman of the West Virginia Young Republicans.
Jennifer Maghan was elected Vice Chairman. Maghan
currently 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 along with
chairman Howerton during board meetings of the Young
Republican National Federation and at the 2011 YR
National Convention in Puerto Rico. The state YR's
also chartered new county organizations in Jackson and
Putnam Counties.
“I am glad to see new
groups coming onboard.
The main goal during my term of office will be to
charter as main local county groups as possible and I
will not stop until all 55 counties in West Virginia are
chartered,” stated Howerton
Maghan said, “I is excited to be a
part of the growing movement towards conservatism in
West Virginia.”
She also stated the Young Republicans need to get
the message out that “It’s not about politics, it’s
about people.”
Special guests at the convention included West Virginia
GOP Chairman, Doug McKinney, former Wood County GOP
Chairman Rocky Peck and Candidate for Wood County GOP
chairman in the upcoming election next summer, Greg
Smith. 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."
WVFYR Summer Executive Committee Meeting and 2009 Convention
will be held Aug. 8th in Parkersburg
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For more Information
Contact:
Mike Howerton,
WVFYR Chairman
Home: 304-300-1153
Cell: 304-482-2005
Email: mike.howerton@wvyr.org |
The West
Virginia Federation of Young Republicans Summer
Quarterly Executive Committee Meeting and 2009 Convention will be held on Saturday August 8th 2009
at 11:00am in Parkersburg, WV at the Judge Black
Annex Building. The Building is located in
downtown Parkersburg straight across from the Blennerhassett
Hotel. The WVFYR State Executive
Committee will elect new
officers and The WVFYR Convention will be holding
regional caucuses to elect new regional
representatives and adopt the WVFYR Platform.
In order for a person to be
eligible to vote in the caucuses they must be either
an active (dues paid) member of a County
Organization or an active (dues paid) at-large
member of the WVFYR.
All County Chairman must submit
their current active member list to WVFYR Chairman,
Mike Howerton, and WVFYR Secretary, Matt McClay, by
no later than August 1st 2009 for vetting purposes.
Anyone wanting to become an
active at-large member of the WVFYR and vote in the
regional caucuses you must 1) have your $20.00
annual membership dues paid and received by either
WVFYR Chairman, Mike Howerton, or WVFYR Treasurer,
April Black, by no later than August 1st 2009
2) have your personal information submitted and
received by WVFYR Chairman, Mike Howerton, and WVFYR
Secretary, Matt McClay, no later than August 1st
2009. Personal Information required is 1) Full
Name as it appears on your voter registration card
2) address where you are registered to vote (include
county) 3)mailing address if different
4) email address 5)phone number 6) date
of birth. This information is needed by August
1st for vetting purposes.
I would also like to remind everyone that is
currently an at-large member of the WVFYR that all
membership dues are up for renewal and must be paid
before 11:00am on August 8th to either
WVFYR Chairman, Mike Howerton, or WVFYR Treasurer,
April Black.
*** Requested information can be submitted via email
*** Membership dues should be paid via check or
money order and sent via USPS
*** Membership dues must be received by the above
dates (NOT post marked by!)
Mailing Addresses:
Mike Howerton
WVFYR, Chairman
512 Kanawha St.
Parkersburg, WV 26101
email: mike.howerton@wvyr.org
Matt McClay
WVFYR, Secretary
email:
oohhuni@aol.com
April Black
WVFYR, Treasurer
1500 Cedar Crest Drive
Huntington, WV 25705
email:
aeblack23@yahoo.com
WV YRs Attend YR National Convention
Monday, July 13, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact: Lisa Peana,
WVFYR Executive Director
(304) 730-4599 |
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WV Delegation Returns from Young Republicans
National Federation Convention
National Committeeman Elected to Regional Position
The West Virginia Young Republicans Delegation
returned from the Young Republican National
Federation Convention that was held in Indianapolis,
Indiana.
Kevin Noe, WVYR National Committeeman was elected
Sunday as Secretary for the Southern Region
Association.
“I’m honored to serve, and I am determined to work
to build a better network of Young Republicans that
will continue to work to strengthen our core
values,” said Noe.
The YRNF Convention activities included board
meetings, the election of officers, establishing
dates for future national meetings, appointment of
positions, and establishing a statement for the
YRNF.
“It was a privilege to be part of WV’s full
delegation to be seated at the convention which is
the first time in recent history that WV carried
full voting power.” added Mike Howerton, WV YR
chairman.
The convention began Wednesday, July 8th and
concluded Sunday, July 12th. The WVYR Delegation
consisted of 5 YR’s allowing WV to have full
representation. The Delegation include Mike
Howerton, Chairman; Kevin Noe, National
Committeeman; Lisa Peana, Executive Director; Matt
Clay, Secretary; Jamison Jeffrey, delegate.
For more information about the WVYR visit
http://www.wvyr.org/
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Wood Co. YRs Raise Funds for Underwood Internship
Posted on Monday May 26 2009
by WV YR Chairman Mike Howerton
Young Republicans
come Together in Logan Co.
Posted on Wednesday June
17th, 2009
by WV YR Chairman, Mike Howerton
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Young Republicans
in Logan County are gathering at Shoney's
in Logan on Friday, June 19 at 6:00pm to
charter a county chapter in Logan.
With the mission to organize a vibrant and
effective group that can bring the message of
the Republican Party to southern West Virginia,
these young people will make history as they
begin to challenge the cronyism and corruption
of the Democratic establishment that has
controlled the coal fields for seventy plus
years. The West Virginia
Federation of Young Republicans is an
organization open to all Republicans from ages
18 – 40. The group welcomes
all Republicans and interested parties in Logan
County and the region to rally with them to
improve the government and economy.
For more information, contact Christ
Trent at 828-404-5284 or Scotty Robertson at
304-687-8579. |
Chairman Steele Challenges WV YRs
and YRs Accept
Posted on Monday May 26 2009
by WV YR Executive Director Lisa Peanna
Left - RNC Chairman Michael Steele
Right - WV YR Chairman Mike Howerton
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Charleston, WV – RNC Chairman Friday night spoke
to nearly 250 Republicans and in his remarks he
addressed the WV Young Republicans and challenge
us to step up and not just be thought of as the
future of the party, but instead strive to work
hard and make a difference now.
“We are determined not to live in the past, but
to look forward to a prosperous future,” said
Kevin Noe, National Committeeman for the WV YR.
Mike Howerton, WV YR Chairman stated, |
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“The YRs need to help the Republican Party stand
against the destructive policies that come out
of your Democrat controlled legislature in
Charleston and that it’s the youth of West
Virginia that will suffer for years to come from
the bad choices made by our great state’s
government that has been in Democrat control for
over 80 years.”
The Young Republicans are determined to assist
the party in next year’s election to let the
voters of WV know where their representatives
stand on key issues.
“We have representatives in Charleston and
Washington that are not working for the people
of West Virginia, and it’s time we let them know
we are not happy with them. It's time to tell
them that the radical Cap and Trade laws will
kill West Virginia's coal industry. It’s time we
stand up and let them know that we support the
sanctity of life and traditional marriage.
“It’s time that we start making our voice
heard. This is our state and our nation, we need
to except the responsibility and stay involved,”
added Noe.
For more information about the WV Young
Republicans, please visit
www.wvyr.org
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