The Civitas Institutes Chris Hayes To Speak At The Union County Republican Forum, December 17th

December 3, 2008

December 17, 2008
11:30 amto1:00 pm

The Republican Forum’s Annual Christmas and Silent Auction luncheon meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 17th at the Rolling Hills Country Club. The meeting begins with registration starting at 11:30 AM and includes lunch followed by a meeting which concludes by 1:00 PM.   

The month’s speaker will be Senior Legislative Analyst and Pollster for The Civitas Institute, Chris Hayes. Mr. Hayes is well known for his work on campaigns, elections laws, labor unions and his writings on legislative issues. His comments and insights should be very interesting following the recent election.  

In addition the Forum will hold its annual “Silent Christmas Auction” so be sure to join us for this exciting event. If you would like to donate an item for the auction contact Diane Pomykacz at 704-843-7224.  

The cost is $15 per person and $25 for couples and can be paid at the door. Reservations are requested by contacting Diane Pomykacz at 704-843-7224 by Monday, December 15th. Membership is not required to attend.

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Union County Republican Men’s Club Awards the 1st Annual Dennis McCollum Memorial Scholarship

December 1, 2008

The 1st Annual Dennis McCollum Memorial Scholarship was awarded to John “Jake” Stewart a 2008 graduate of Weddington High School.  Several Republican seniors from across Union County applied for the scholarship.  They were required to write an essay, register 10 new people to vote and be accepted in a post high school education program.  The scholarship was in the amount of $1000.  Applications for the 2009 scholarship will be available in will be available in January.  The applications and requirements are available from the UCRMC and local school guidance counselors.  Eligible students include public, private and home schooled Union County Republican Seniors.  For more information or to make a donation to the scholarship fund contact the UCRMC at ucrmc@earthlink.net

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Joe and Diane Pomykacz named 2008 Man and Woman of the Year

December 1, 2008

The Union County Republican Men’s Club held their 4th Annual Union County Republican Man and Woman of the the Year Banquet on Friday, October 24, 2008 at South Peidmont Community College. The evening began with a social hour and the National Anthem sung by Andrea Norberg.  Approximately 100 people attended, by several elected official and candidates. A great time was had by all.  After a wonderful dinner our program began with a keynote address by Dr. Greg Firn, Anson County Supereintendent of Schools.

After the keynote address, the Nominees were introduced.  This years nominees were Jeff Gerber, Jack Oldham and Joe Pomykacz for Man of the Year and Elizabeth Cooke, Liza Kravis, Diane Pomykacz and Donna Shaver for Woman of the Year.  The club president, Rick Alexander, praised them for their accomplishments and dedication to the Republican Party in Union County and announced the 2008 Union County Republican Man and Woman of the Year, Joe Pomykacz and Diane Pomykacz. Joe and Diane have been involved in all aspects of the Republican Party activities in Union County and have also been very involved within the community.  Their hard work and dedication makes them a great asset to Union County and the Republican Party.

The Man and Woman of the Year Banquet is a fundraiser for the Dennis McCollum Memorial Scholarship Fund.  The fund was started in 2007 and our first $1000 scholarship was award at the banquet this year.  The winner of the 2007 Dennis McCollum Memorial Scholarship is John “Jake” Steward a 2007 graduate of Weddington High School.  The award was accepted by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Steward due to Jake’s current internship at the White House.

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