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Time to
Reorganize!
IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT
REORGANIZING THE PARTY!​
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Every two years all county parties must "reorganize" for the following two year term. Reorganization basically means electing a new Chairperson and four other new officers. At the January meeting the executive committee voted to hold our reorganization to elect new officers on Thursday March 27th at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at our regular meeting location, 635 Hillcrest Street in Clinton (Clinton Church of God fellowship hall). As required by the State GOP a Contest and Credentials Committee has been appointed which will handle registration and other details of the meeting. Please attend. It would be great to have a BIG turnout!
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Qualifications to participate:
Any Republican wishing to participate must meet these qualifications:
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Must be properly registered to vote in Anderson County Tennessee
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Must have voted as a Republican three out of the last four Republican primary elections. Those dates are August 2020, August 2022, March 2024, and August 2024
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Only those who qualify to participate will be allowed to be present on the floor during the Reorganization meeting.
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Any Republican who is too young to have voted in three of those last four elections must have approval of the State Republican party. The Contest and Credentials Committee will assist in acquiring that approval.
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If a person's qualifications are determined to be insufficient then the Contest and Credentials Committee should have your pre-registration no later than March 20 so there is time to meet additional requirements on the committee and pre-registrant. Please register early.
To register you may use any of these methods:
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email the Contest and Credentials Committee at acgopcc@proton.me, or
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reply to this email with your name. address, phone number, and email address, or
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text or call Myra, the county chairman at 865-712-8027
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use this QR code to register online
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NEW OFFICER ELECTIONS
Anyone who would like to run for the position of Chairman must submit your name, address, phone number, and email address with a statement notifying the Contest and Credentials Committee of their desire to be placed on the list of chairman candidates. This MUST BE DONE no later than March 20th, seven days prior to the reorganization. Other officers may be nominated from the floor at the reorganization. Those other officer positions are Vice Chair (must be opposite sex from chair), Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice Treasurer. The county executive committee consists of five other positions which are not elected at this meeting.
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CONTEST AND CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE
This committee will be responsible for registering Republicans who wish to participate in the Reorganization meeting. The committee's meetings will be open to the public as they fulfill the duties of the committee leading up to the Reorganization. Committee members are Anthony Allen, Richard Burroughs, Dale Crank, Matthew Pazdorko, and Steve Poppick. Their first meeting will be held this Thursday, February 6th at 7:00 pm in the back meeting room at Shoney's in Oak Ridge, 204 S. Illinois Avenue. At this meeting the committee will choose a chairman and will set a meeting schedule for the next six weeks.
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If you have any questions not answered here feel free to reach out. We are here to serve the great Republicans of Anderson County, Tennessee!
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Respectfully,
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Anderson County Republican Party Executive Committee
Myra Mansfield, chair
Tim Isbel, vice chair
Debbie Heaton, secretary
Rickey Rose, treasurer
Keith Copeland, vice treasurer
Anthony Allen, chair emeritus
Terry Frank, state executive committeewoman
Tim Hutchison, state executive committeeman
Lucas Heaton, county Young Republicans chair
Amy Poteet, county FRW
TN State Republican Executive Committee
(Vote for One of Each)
State Executive Committeewoman
Mayor Terry Frank
County Mayor
Theresa "Terry" Frank has been involved in the Republican party since she attended high school as part of the Young Republicans following generations of family tradition in public service. Most recently she served as vice chair of the county executive committee before being elected secretary in 2021. She has served as Anderson County Mayor since 2012 after running a family business for many years. She and her husband Lee have three adult sons and two young grandchildren.
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Amy Jones
State Executive Committeewoman
865-659-5004
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Amy Jones, Republican State Executive Committeewoman 5th District (Anderson County, Loudon County and part of Knox Co)
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Amy’s parents were Republican, she was raised with Republican values, she had continued to use these conservative values throughout her life. She have worked on several Republican campaigns, helped with party events even when she was just a member and didn’t hold a leadership position in the party. Being a Republican isn’t just a letter behind her name, it is a way of life. She loves the Republican party and will always work hard to make sure it is the “Good Old Party”.
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She stated, “It was truly an honor to be elected as State Executive Committeewoman for the Republican Party in August 2018, this position is an elected however is a volunteer position with no pay or reimbursement, it actually cost money to serve.” She is the past Vice Chair of the Anderson County Republican party, current Treasurer of the Anderson County Federated Republican Women and have helped numerous Republicans in their campaigns.
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She is a lifelong Republican and currently resides in Briceville with my husband William Jones, a Past Chairman Anderson Co Republican Party. Together they hosted the largest Reagan day dinner in Anderson Co history in 2016. They have one daughter Sammantha, Grandson Wyatt and Granddaughter Paisleigh. They are members of Main Street Baptist Church. Amy is a licensed Insurance and Real Estate Agent.
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Amy is very active in her community, sitting on several boards and organizations she is a member of the Rocky Top Chamber of Commerce, Anderson County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, Chair of the Women’s Ministry Dinner at church, Member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Order of the Amaranth, Diabetes Fundraiser Coordinator, ORSSAB Board Member, past Vice Chair of the Policy Council, 2-Year Chair of a 501c3 Diabetes Board, past and current leader and member of several community boards (too many to list here!) as well as volunteer, supporter and leader for numerous charitable organizations.
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As the State Executive Committeewoman, she voted to close primaries, which is needed to stop democrat crossover. She has serve on the communication and Political State Committees. She was appointed by Trump’s Campaign to run on the ballot as a Delegate for Trump, which she was elected to and served in that position during the 2020 election.
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Amy stated, “This election year has been the worst for contestants and removing individuals from the ballot across the state. We have seen more election contestant than in previous election years, and I would like to serve another 4 years to find a solution to these challenges and more. I will continue to vote for closed primaries and ask our State legislators to make it state law.”
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If she is re-elected her goal will be to find a better way to contest an election, the party must find a better way to vet our candidates, and stop wasting money defending frivolous lawsuits over removing candidates from the ballot and overturning elections.
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When asked why she would do this with no compensation, she said “I LOVE MY COUNTRY, MY STATE, MY COMMUNITY AND THE REPUBILCAN PARTY!”
State Executive Committeeman
Tim Hutchison
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Scott Smith
State Executive Committeeman
Scott Smith has been involved in local politics for a number of years. Currently he serves as the State Executive Committeeman for this district which includes Anderson County, Loudon County, and parts of Knox County. He is very much appreciated for his guidance with political strategy and for staying actively involved in monthly party meetings. He is a realtor and brings business opportunities to the local area.
