Many thanks to Phil Chamberland, our secretary Chrisann Steurer, and all of you who supported the Gunnison County Republicans in the Crested Butte July 4th parade! People knew we were there! Please join us on Saturday, July 17th for the Cattlemen’s Days Parade in Gunnison! It starts at 10 a.m. Look for us along Virginia Avenue on the north side of Legion Park and get in the spirit with us!
OxBow Tour Informative Experience
Six Gunnison locals took a tour of the Elk Creek Mine owned by Oxbow Mining, LLC, located in Somerset, CO and came away with a new respect and understanding of mining. Rob Thurman with Oxbow Mining, LLC and Rebecca Rose coordinated the event for Gunnison County Republicans. The first two hours consisted of a “classroom” presentation. During that time, tour participants learned about the process of removing coal, safety, energy production, methane gas, statistics and efficiency of coal energy. Many of the engineers, human resource coordinator, and others joined the group over lunch. Open discussion consisted of employee benefits, longevity and safety. Four locals went with Doug Smith, Chief Mining Engineer, three three miles into the mine. “We saw first-hand how the Continuous Miner chewed up a wall of coal, shuttled it and placed the coal on the conveyor belt. We were able to visualize the “Pillars” and Longwall. The experience was highly educational,” stated Rebecca about her underground experience. Carolyn said, “I felt the people at the mine were so gracious and open to us coming and learning about the business and that they want Gunnison area people to be more aware of them and their business benefit to our area. “ We wish to thank the many folks at OxBow for their hospitality. To learn more about the Gunnison County Mine, visit www.oxbowmine.com. Kindly submitted, Rebecca Rose, GCRCC Chair
PRECINCT LEADERS…connect with Precinct Co-Chairs, Mindy Costanzo and Drew Nelson
It’s time to start organizing meet-n-greet gatherings for our candidates! Precinct Leaders, please contact Mindy or Drew. You can easily reach them through the phone book. We didn’t want to publish their numbers or email addresses here! Thanks and let’s make sure our voices are heard on Tuesday, November 2nd!
JUNE 5th and 19th U.S. CONSTITUTION STUDY GROUP. Join Us!
All right people, it’s time to step up. Take the initiative to learn more about your freedoms and join the Constitution Study Group. Next two meetings are June 5 and June 19 (7:45 – 8:45am at Almont Resort). Luke Korkowski is the leader and organizer but in his absence on the 5th, Rebecca Rose will be stepping up to lead the discussion! We’ve made it through Art. I, Sec. 6, and we’re headed right into the meat of Art. I with Section 7 and (especially) with Section 8. All you need to do is read these Articles and Section and come with questions like…”Why did they do it that way?” It’s our responsibility as US Citizens to know, understand and support the world’s greatest Constitution! See you there! (if you would like to order breakfast, get there a few minutes early and be sure to pay Harold before you leave).
GET ON FACEBOOK! GET WIRED and SUPPORT THE GUNNISON COUNTY GOP!
Help the Gunnison County Republican Central Committee get “wired” together! If you have a Facebook account, “friend us!” Make a post on our Facebook page! Share your thoughts, spread the word…if you are for smaller government spending, reasonable taxes, fiscal responsibility and accountability with our TAX DOLLARS, support the United States Constitution and believe in liberty and personal responsibility then, get “wired” with the GCRCC! Here’s the link to our Facebook page. If you’re not a Facebook user, it’s EASY! Go to http://www.Facebook.com and get signed up! Visit the GCRCC Facebook page now! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gunnison-County-GOP
Bob Rankin Wins Senate District 5 Nomination
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Rankin Wins Senate District 5 Nomination
Avoids Primary
CONTACT: ROB FILLION
May 24, 2010
785.531.2479
At this weekend’s Republican State Assembly, delegates to the State Senate District 5 Assembly sent a clear message that they have a consensus candidate and are ready to move forward full force into the general election process. Republican Senate Candidate Bob Rankin, a political neophyte, took the party’s nomination with over 72 percent of the vote.
“This shows our message of building a stronger economy through less regulation, creating real energy jobs while developing reliable and affordable energy resources is resonating with the voters throughout this eleven county district,” said Rankin. Rankin and his wife Joyce have been traveling the entire district over the last 8 months and have had the opportunity to visit the many industries represented in the area.
Rankin went on to say, “Our coal miners shouldn’t go to bed every night worried about their job stability, and we shouldn’t be pitting our energy resources against each other. All this does is create higher energy prices that hurt our residents and businesses whether they are small business owners in Salida, or potato farmers in the San Luis Valley.”
Delegates to the Republican Assembly are proportioned by each county and selected through the caucus process that began back in March and culminated with their voting at the State Assemblies this past weekend.
“I’m very happy with the support we have received to date in the political process, however the battle has just begun. We will work tirelessly through November exposing the out-of-touch, liberal voting record of my Democrat opponent and this administration. Four years ago voters bought a bill of goods that has only stifled their ability to prosper,” said Rankin.
State Senate District 5 includes Alamosa, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla, Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mineral, Pitkin, Rio Grande, and Saguache counties.
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State Assembly~May 21-22, 2010
Fourteen Gunnison County delegates and many alternates and guests are gearing up to head to Loveland, CO on Friday, May 21st to attend our State Assembly. It should prove to be a fascinating time with all the Republicans from the state. There will be meetings, speeches, voting, dancing, and lots of campaigning.
Rebecca Rose back as Chair for GCRCC
Rebecca Rose was voted in as our Chairman again (she’s already done her time a couple of years ago) but our other Chairman had to step down and Rebecca was voted in at our Monthly meeting on May 8, 2010. Thank you Rebecca!!
Constitution Meeting for April
Remember to mark you calendars for April 21, 2010 at 7:oo AM at the Almont Resort for our next meeting of the Constitution group. Luke Korkowski offers an inspiring lesson and all are encouraged to join us for the lesson, coffee and wisdom.
Delegates chosen to go to State Assembly
After a successful County Assembly, Gunnison Republicans have elected 14 Delegates to represent us at the State Assembly May 22, 2010 in Loveland,CO. There are also 12 Alternates in the wings waiting for any who can’t make the trip to the Front Range. We also heard from many candidates who made the trip to Gunnison to give us their five minute speeches to educate us on the issues going on in Washington, DC and Colorado. After a straw poll, Phil Chamberland has emerged as our candidate for County Commissioner to run against Jim Starr. Gunnison Republicans are thankful to Mark Ewing for his willingness to commit to the race and are hoping he’ll use his skills somewhere else in the County.
