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Welcome to the Aiken County Republican Party
The Aiken County Republican Party normally meets on the second Thursday of each month. To learn where we meet, please see our Meeting Location page.
Countdown to the 2008 Primary:
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It takes ALL of us... working together...
The work of the Aiken County Republican Party can only take place through the generous donation of time and money of our members. Your membership dues help the Aiken County Republican Party to:
- meet operating costs,
- produce newsletters,
- communicate with party leaders, and
- help Republican candidates win races.
Not only that, but contributing generously to the party provides you with feelings of satisfaction and belonging! If you haven't yet paid your 2008 dues, please take a moment and make your most generous check payable to the Aiken County Republican Party today.
Simply select your membership level
- Student: $15
- Bronze: $25
- Silver: $50
- Gold: $100
- Platinum: $200+
and mail it to
Aiken County Republican Party
P.O. Box 761
Aiken, SC 29802-0761
If you would prefer to use it, our 2008 Dues Form has been updated to include the new Platinum membership level.
More info on dues can be found on The Party page of our site.
Members, thank you for supporting the Aiken County Republican Party!
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From May 6, 2008
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Aiken County Republican Party eNews
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The Aiken County Republican Party will hold its
monthly meeting
* Date: Thursday, May 8, 2008
* Time: 7:00 p.m.
* Location: New Ellenton Civic Center
* Address: 201 Myrtle Street, New Ellenton, SC 29809
Directions: Take Whiskey Road/SC 19 south from Aiken
into New Ellenton, two blocks past the red light.
Turn left onto Oak Ridge Avenue. You'll be driving
between Goodman Chevrolet and his Coachman dealership.
The New Ellenton Civic Center is on the corner of
the first block down on the left.
** Please note the change in meeting location! **
Among our guest speakers are:
* Glen McCall and Drew McKissick, candidates for
Republican National Committeeman,
* Betty Ryberg speaking on behalf of Greg Ryberg,
candidate for S.C. Senate District 24,
* Jason Whinghter, candidate for S.C. Senate District 24,
* Brad Boni, candidate for S.C. House District 81,
* John Kelly, candidate for S.C. House District 81,
and
* John Hexamer, candidate for Aiken County Treasurer.
Please contact Chairman Dennis Saylor if you are a
Republican candidate running for public office serving
some portion of Aiken County and you would like to be
put on the agenda to speak at the May 8 meeting:
* phone: 803-642-6959 or 803-257-1709, or
* email: chairman.saylor@aikengop.com
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Any person wishing to vote in the Tuesday, June 10
primary election must register to vote by no later
than Saturday, May 10, 2008 (Sat. hours 9 a.m.- noon).
Aiken County residents may register to vote at:
Aiken County Board of Voter Registration
916 Vaucluse Road
Aiken SC 29801
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The Aiken County Republican Party is hosting an old
fashioned Republican Stump Rally:
* Date: Thursday, May 29, 2008
* Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
* Location: H. Odell Weeks Activities Center pavilion
* Address: 1700 Whiskey Road, Aiken, SC 29803
Hot dogs and fixings will be served for a donation.
You won't want to miss this opportunity to hear the
candidates speak in person, less than two weeks before
the primary.
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The list of dues-paying members of the Aiken County
Republican Party has now been updated! People have been
listed in categories (State-level candidates, County-
level candidates, Federal candidates, Party officers
and Members), then candidates by district, then
alphabetically by last name.
Are you listed as having paid your 2008 dues?
http://www.aikengop.com/theparty/members.shtml
The work of the Aiken County Republican Party can only
take place through the generous donation of time and
money of our members.
If you haven't yet paid your 2008 membership dues,
please take a moment right now and make your most
generous check payable to the Aiken County Republican
Party. For your convenience, you may print and mail
your completed Dues Form along with your check:
http://www.aikengop.com/theparty/ACRP_Dues_Form_2008.pdf
For more info on dues, please see:
http://www.aikengop.com/theparty/theparty.shtml
Thank you for supporting the
Aiken County Republican Party!
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From May 3, 2008
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Dear State Executive Committee:
Below is the resolution that was unanimously approved by the State Executive Committee today. A copy of the resolution will be delivered to Governor Mark Sanford and each member of the Legislature on Monday.
A RESOLUTION
State Executive Committee
South Carolina Republican Party
May 3, 2008
WHEREAS:
The South Carolina Republican Party is on record opposing illegal immigration; and
WHEREAS:
The South Carolina Legislature is currently debating immigration issues; and
WHEREAS:
The procedure for verifying the employment eligibility of newly hired employees is critical to the security of our State.
THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED:
The State Executive Committee of the South Carolina Republican Party calls for the South Carolina Legislature to utilize the E-Verify system within our proud State of South Carolina.
Unanimously approved by the State Executive Committee of the South Carolina Republican Party.
Jay W. Ragley
Executive Director
South Carolina Republican Party
Phone: 803.988.8440
Fax: 803.988.8444
Website: www.scgop.com
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From May 3, 2008
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Aiken County Republican Party eNews
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ATTENTION! Because the Aiken County Council Building
is no longer available to us as a meeting location,
we are in the process of finding a new permanent
meeting location. However, we were successful in
finding a place in which to have our May meeting.
Please join us to welcome and listen to various
speakers at the next meeting of the Aiken County
Republican Party meeting:
* Date: Thursday, May 8, 2008
* Time: 7:00 p.m.
* Location: New Ellenton Civic Center
* Address: 201 Myrtle St., New Ellenton, SC 29809
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PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN MEETING LOCATION!
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Among our guest speakers are:
* Glen McCall and Drew McKissick, candidates for
Republican National Committeemenm,
* Betty Ryberg speaking on behalf of Greg Ryberg,
candidate for S.C. Senate District 24,
* Jason Whinghter, candidate for S.C. Senate District 24,
and
* John Hexamer, candidate for Aiken County Treasurer.
Please contact Chairman Dennis Saylor if you are a
Republican candidate running for public office serving
some portion of Aiken County and you would like to be
put on the agenda to speak at the May 8 meeting:
* phone: 803-642-6959 or 803-257-1709, or
* email: chairman.saylor@aikengop.com
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The Aiken County Republican Party is hosting an old
fashioned Republican Stump Rally:
* Date: Thursday, May 29
* Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
* Location: H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
* Address: 1700 Whiskey Rd. Aiken, SC 29803
Hot dogs will be served for a donation. You won't want
to miss this opportunity to hear the candidates speak
in person, less than two weeks before the primary.
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The Republican Party will hold a primary election to
select nominees for Federal, State and County offices
on Tuesday, June 10, 2008. Any required run-off is
scheduled for June 24, 2008. Any person wishing to
register to vote in the primary election must do so
no later than Saturday, May 10, 2008.
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Don't be left off the 2008 list of dues-paying members
of the Aiken County Republican Party, which is being
updated now. Remember that the work of the Party can
only take place through the generous donation of time
and money of our members.
If you haven't yet paid your 2008 membership dues,
please take a moment right now and make your most
generous check payable to the Aiken County Republican
Party. For more info on dues, please see:
http://www.aikengop.com/theparty/theparty.shtml
We look forward to seeing you on May 8 in New Ellenton.
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From April 26, 2008
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Aiken County Republican Party eNews
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The following information has been adapted from the
Notice of Election published in the Aiken Standard on
Friday, April 25, 2008. If you enjoy receiving info
like this, please consider becoming a dues-paying
member of the Aiken County Republican Party:
http://www.aikengop.com/theparty/theparty.shtml
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NOTICE OF ELECTION
The Republican Party will hold a primary election to
select nominees for Federal, State and County offices
on Tuesday, June 10, 2008. Any required run-off is
scheduled for June 24, 2008. This primary will be
conducted in voting precincts fixed by law in this
county.
Any person wishing to register to vote in the primary
election must do so no later than Saturday, May 10,
2008.
The polls shall be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
at the polling places designated:
http://www.aikengop.com/voters/poll_locations.shtml
The Managers of Election shall see that each person
offering to vote takes the oath that he/she is
qualified to vote at this election according to the
Constitution of this State and that he/she has not
voted before in this primary election or at any other
party's primary election, and has not participated in
the nominating convention for any vacancy for which
this primary is being held.
Voters who are blind, physically handicapped, or unable
to read or write are entitled to assistance in casting
their ballot. This assistance may be given by anyone
the voter chooses except his employer, an agent of his
employer, or an officer or agent of his union. The
Managers must be notified if assistance is needed.
Voters who are unable to enter their polling place
due to physical handicap or age may vote in the vehicle
in which they drove, or were driven, to the polls.
When notified, the Managers will help these voters
using the curbside voting provision.
Registered electors who cannot vote in person may be
eligible to vote by absentee ballot. Persons wishing
more information concerning absentee voting should
contact the Registration and Elections Office at
642-2028. The S.C. State Electon Commission's website
also lists information regarding Absentee Voting:
http://www.scvotes.org/south_carolina_voting_information_page
At 9:00 a.m. on election day, the Registration and
Elections Commission will begin its examination of the
absentee ballot return envelopes. This examination
will be held at 916 Vaucluse Road, Aiken, SC.
On Thursday, June 12, 2008, at 8:30 a.m., the County
Board of Canvassers will hold a hearing to determine
the validity of all challenged ballots cast in this
election. The hearing will be at 736 Richland Avenue,
West, Aiken, SC.
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A list of the Republican candidates running for office
serving some part of Aiken County is available online:
http://www.aikengop.com/candidates/candidates.shtml
A Stump Rally and hot dog fundraiser is being planned
for Thursday, May 29. You won't want to miss this
opportunity to hear the candidates speak in person.
Thank you in advance for researching the candidates
and voting on June 10 for the person whom you think
will best serve your district.
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If you haven't yet paid your 2008 dues, please take a
moment and make your most generous check payable to the
Aiken County Republican Party today. Don't be left off
the list of dues-paying members on the Party's website.
For more info on dues, please see:
http://www.aikengop.com/theparty/theparty.shtml
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From April 20, 2008
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Aiken County Republican Party eNews
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There is much excitement and enthusiasm among the
new leadership of the Aiken County Republican Party,
including the officers and members of the
Finance Committee.
Besides our upcoming May 8 meeting, we're planning
an old-fashioned Stump Rally and hot dog fundraiser
on Thursday evening, May 29, which is less than two
weeks before the June 10 Primary Election. You won't
want to miss it! So, please plan to join us.
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Are you aware that your membership dues help the
Aiken County Republican Party to:
* meet operating costs,
* produce newsletters,
* communicate with party leaders, and
* help Republican candidates win races?
Not only that, but contributing generously to the
party provides you with feelings of satisfaction and
belonging! If you haven't yet paid your 2008 dues,
please take a moment and make your most generous
check payable to the Aiken County Republican Party
today.
Simply select your membership level
* Student: $15
* Bronze: $25
* Silver: $50
* Gold: $100
* Platinum: $200+
and mail it to
Aiken County Republican Party
P.O. Box 761
Aiken, SC 29802-0761
If you would prefer to use a Dues Form, it has been
updated to include the new Platinum membership level:
http://www.aikengop.com/theparty/ACRP_Dues_Form_2008.pdf
In the days to come, we'll be updating the list of
dues-paying members on the Party's website. You'll
want to make sure that your name is on the list.
We appreciate your generous contribution!
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You can also help us out by forwarding this email to
someone you think would be interested in joining the
Aiken County Republican Party and adding your own
personal note of recommendation at the top. Word-of-
mouth advertising works very well and we hope you'll
use it to help promote our Party.
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Finally, don't forget to contact Chairman Saylor if you
are a Republican candidate running for public office
serving some portion of Aiken County and you would like
to be put on the agenda to speak at the May 8 meeting.
Contact him by:
* phone: 803-642-6959 or 803-257-1709, or
* email: chairman.saylor@aikengop.com
Thanks for helping us to make the Aiken County
Republican Party as strong as it can possibly be!
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From April 16, 2008
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Aiken County Republican Party eNews
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Join us at the Aiken County Republican Party meeting
on Thursday, May 8. One guest speaker is Glen McCall,
a candidate for National Committeeman.
As the Aiken County Council Building will be undergoing
some renovations, the location of this meeting will be
determined at a later date. If you have a suggestion on
where to hold our meeting (preferably for free), please
contact our Chairman, Dennis Saylor, by no later than
noon on Wednesday, April 23, either by:
* phone: 803-642-6959 or 803-257-1709, or
* email: mailto:chairman.saylor@aikengop.com
Finally, if you are a Republican candidate running for
public office serving some portion of Aiken County and
you would like to speak at the May 8 meeting, please
contact Chairman Saylor so that he may put you on the
agenda.
We look forward to seeing you!
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Candidate Filing Info 2008
From March 26, 2008
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Aiken County Republican Party eNews
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The Aiken County Republican Party’s Executive Committee
voted Monday night, March 24, to fill vacancies among
its officers as follows:
* Chairman: Dennis Saylor,
* Vice Chairman: David Lobb,
* Treasurer: Ginny Allen and
* State Executive Committeeman: Diane Giddings.
Three of the new officers have previous experience in
serving as Party officers:
* Mr. Saylor had previously served as Secretary and
then State Executive Committeeman;
* Mrs. Allen had previously served as State Executive
Committeeman and then Chairman; and
* Mrs. Giddings had also previously served as Chairman.
“We are very pleased to have a team of leaders in place
to move our party forward,” said Chairman Dennis Saylor.
“I anticipate great things happening as filing closes
and we approach both the June primary and November
general election.” Mr. Saylor stressed the need for
members of the party, and especially Republicans
running for office in 2008, to pay their annual party
dues as a means of showing support for the party.
Candidate filing opened at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday,
March 16, 2008 and closes at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday,
March 30, 2008. Candidate filings will be accepted at
the Aiken County Republican Party’s Headquarters
(127 Greenville Street SW, Aiken) during the final
72 hours of the filing period:
* Friday, March 28, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
* Saturday, March 29, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
* Sunday, March 30, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
More information about the Aiken County Republican
Party -- and how to file to run for public office as a
Republican serving any part of Aiken County, SC -- may
be found online at the party’s website:
http://www.aikengop.com.
Aiken County Republican Party Headquarters
127 Greenville Street SW
Aiken, SC 29801
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 761
Aiken, SC, 29802
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From March 11, 2008
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Aiken County Republican Party eNews
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The following information was extracted from the
South Carolina Republican Party's Events Calendar:
http://www.scgop.com/Calendar/
Only those events that are of interest to people
living in Aiken County are listed below. If you are
interested in attending any of these events, please
make your plans accordingly.
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UPCOMING events
To submit an event for the SCGOP Calendar, please send
your event details to SCGOP Communications Director
Rob Godfrey or fax them to 803-988-8444.
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Event:
Candidate Filing Opens
Day:
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Time:
12:00 PM
http://www.scgop.com/Calendar/Detail.aspx?EventID=9168
[Note: Filing fees as well as dates and times when
filing will be accepted in Aiken County is listed
online at http://www.AikenGOP.com/.]
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Event:
Candidate Filing Closes
Day:
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Time:
12:00 PM
http://www.scgop.com/Calendar/Detail.aspx?EventID=9170
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Event:
3rd Congressional District GOP Convention
Day:
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Time:
10 AM - 12 PM
http://www.scgop.com/Calendar/Detail.aspx?EventID=9022
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Event:
2nd Congressional District GOP Convention
Date:
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Time:
10:00 AM
http://www.scgop.com/Calendar/Detail.aspx?EventID=9167
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Event:
2008 South Carolina Republican Party Silver Elephant Dinner
Day:
Friday, May 30, 2008
http://www.scgop.com/Calendar/Detail.aspx?EventID=9027
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Event:
2008 South Carolina Republican Party State Convention
Day:
Saturday, May 31, 2008
http://www.scgop.com/Calendar/Detail.aspx?EventID=9026
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