United States National Anthem The Star Spangled Banner The lyrics of the song come from the "Defense of Fort M'Henry", a poem written in 1814 by the 35-‐year-‐old lawyer and amateur poet, Francis Scott Key, after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry by British ships of the Royal Navy in Chesapeake Bay during the Battle of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812. O say can you see by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there; O say does that star-‐spangled banner yet wave, O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? On the shore dimly seen through the mists of the deep, Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes, What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep, As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses? Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam, In full glory reflected now shines in the stream: 'Tis the star-‐spangled banner, O! long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. And where is that band who so vauntingly swore That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion, A home and a country, should leave us no more? Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution. No refuge could save the hireling and slave From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave: And the star-‐spangled banner in triumph doth wave, O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. O thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand Between their loved home and the war's desolation. Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the Heav'n rescued land Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation! Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto: "In God is our trust." And the star-‐spangled banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave Table of Contents WELCOME ARP Welcome – Peter Goldberg Welcome from Rep. Cathy Muñoz Map of Centennial Hall Convention Center 2 3 4 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Convention Schedule of Events Thursday Afternoon Tea – Governor’s House Friday Morning Breakfast Forum – U.S. Senate Friday Night Convention Banquet Saturday Morning Breakfast Forum – Lt. Governor Saturday “Forever Young” Luncheon Distinguished Convention Speakers AFRW – All States Auction 5 6 7 7 7 8 9 10 CONVENTION INFORMATION Convention Rules Friday General Session Saturday General Session Official Convention Committees 11 12 13 14 ARP INFORMATION 2014 Republican State Senators and State House Representatives Alaska College Republicans and Alaska Young Republicans ARP State Central Committee Alaska Federation of Republican Women’s Clubs ARP Party Leadership and Convention History ARP National Committeemen and Committeewomen Thanks and Recognition 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 www.alaskarepublicans.com Cover Credits: Beverly Ward’s Campaign Button Collection photographed by Kurt Smith. Cover design by Sheefish Graphics. 1 Dear Alaska Republican Party Leaders, Welcome to Juneau for the Alaska Republican Party's Biennial Convention! I hope you are inspired and informed during your time here, and that you return home ready to work for and claim victory in the November 2014 elections. Republicans are looking forward in 2014 with confidence, energy and a clear sense of mission and message. We are proud of our committed, well-qualified candidates whose positive message for Alaska's future will ensure Republican victories. Their election will carry our conservative values to Juneau and Washington, DC. Our convention program is tailored to help us prepare for victory. We will renew friendships with old friends and welcome new Republicans to our ranks to share ideas, strategies and a vision for Alaska’s future. The highlights of our convention include hearing from our Republican statewide candidates and Sharon Day, Cochair of the Republican National Committee. At our convention, we have four tasks to accomplish: Meet our Republican US Senate, US House, Governor & Lieutenant Governor Candidates; Revise and adopt our Party Statement of Principles, Platform and Rules; Elect ARP state officers: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Assistant Secretary; Adopt our 2014 resolutions. Many thanks to Juneau's 33rd and 34th District Capital City Republicans, including co-chairs Kathy Hosford and Connie McKenzie along with convention co-chairs Paulette Simpson and Lorene Palmer. Thanks also to Capital City Republican Women and the dozens of committee members and volunteers who have worked diligently to organize this event for our Party. All of you deserve blue ribbons! It has been a humbling and challenging experience to serve as your Chairman. Working with Alaska Republicans who willingly sacrifice their time, energy and fortune in the struggle to preserve life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness makes every day rewarding. Each and every one of you is important to the Republican effort. You are the liaison and voice from the Party to the grassroots: your friends, neighbors, and co-workers. It is through you that the conservative messages of freedom, hard work, self-reliance, fiscal responsibility, wise use of our natural resources, justice, inclusion and compassion can be shared. Sincerely, Peter S. Goldberg, Chairman 2 Welcome to Juneau It is my pleasure to welcome you to Juneau for the 2014 convention of the Alaska Republican Party. We are drawn together at convention time to join with other Republicans from around the state to network, share ideas and prepare for the 2014 election season. Thank you for the unwavering support that you have shown to so many Republican candidates throughout the years. Your Republican elected officials depend on the hard work and tireless efforts of grassroots leaders like you. When my grandmother, Thelma Engstrom, was elected to the Eighteenth Territorial Legislature, it was the first year that a Republican woman won election in Alaska. The year was 1945, and in those days there were not as many Republicans as there are today. Three generations later, I am proud of the accomplishments of our Party and the dedication to common sense solutions and a strong and free market system. Our core values are shared by the great majority of Alaskans, contributing to our growth and strength today. Thank you again for choosing Juneau as the host city for the convention. I wish you all great success. Sincerely, Representative Cathy Muñoz 3 Centennial Hall Convention Center 4 Schedule of Events Thursday, May 1, 2014 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Registration, Credential Verification Baranof Hotel Lobby 1:30 pm Shuttle pick-up for AK Air #64 to Downtown Juneau International Airport 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Yellow Bands – *Afternoon Tea Governor’s House 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm Blue Bands – *Afternoon Tea Governor’s House 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm State Central Committee Meeting Baranof Hotel Treadwell Room 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm** Dinner: Speaker/Sharon Day, Vice Chair RNC Baranof Hotel Treadwell Room *Afternoon Tea: Wristbands provided for all paid delegates and alternates. Guest wristbands available for $10 at Baranof registration desk. **Dinner is open to all convention attendees for $25 per person. (SCC meeting only $10). Self-guided tours of the Capitol are available 9:00am – 4:00pm daily. Friday, May 2, 2014 7:00 am – 11:00 am Registration and Credential Verification Hammond Room, Centennial Hall 7:00 am – 8:00 am Continental Breakfast Ballrooms 1 & 2 7:45 am – 8:45 am Sen. Stevens Tribute/U.S. Senate Candidate Forum Ballrooms 1 & 2 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Candidate/Exhibit Booths Open Centennial Hall Lobby 9:00 am – 11:00 am General Session Ballroom 3 11:30 am Box Lunch Pick-up Ballrooms 1 & 2 11:45 – 5:00 pm Committee Meetings Committee rooms 5:00 pm Hosted Reception - Congressman Young Davis Room 6:30 pm Convention Banquet Ballrooms 1 & 2 9:30 pm Committees reconvene, if necessary Saturday, May 3, 2014 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Secure Luggage Storage Hammond Room – Centennial Hall 7:00 am – 8:00 am Hot Buffet Breakfast Ballrooms 1 & 2 7:30 am – 8:15 am Lt. Gov. Forum Ballrooms 1 & 2 8:30 am – Noon General Session Ballroom 3 Noon – 1:15 pm Lunch – Congressman Don Young Ballrooms 1 & 2 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm General Session Ballroom 3 4:05 pm Post Convention State Central Committee Meeting Ballroom 3 6:15 pm Shuttle pick up for Flight #67 to Anchorage Centennial Hall 5 Afternoon Tea – Governor’s House THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2014 Alaska Governor’s House Hosted by Capital City Republican Women and Governor Sean and Sandy Parnell Two designated tea schedules at 3:30 – 4:15 pm and 4:30 – 5:15 pm. Admittance limited to delegates, alternates and paid guests; wristbands required.* *Guest admittance is $10.00. Wristbands for participants may be obtained at the registration desk at the Baranof Hotel. Capital City Republican Women are delighted to welcome Alaskans from around the state for our Party’s biennial convention. We are especially pleased to co-host the convention’s opening event at the Alaska Governor’s House. While you enjoy beverages and a sweet treat in this beautiful home, we hope you will renew old friendships, make new friends and simply relax in this historic Juneau landmark. —Joyce Vick, President, Capital City Republican Women 6 Friday Morning Breakfast U.S. Senate Candidate Forum FRIDAY, May 2, 2014 Ballrooms 1 & 2 Centennial Hall Convention Center Doors open for breakfast at 7:00 am 7:45 am – Tribute to Sen. Ted Stevens Invocation – Rev. Glenn Clary Pledge of Allegiance – Kathy Hosford, Skagway Remembrance – Connie McKenzie 7:50 am – U.S. Senate Candidate Forum, moderated by Ben Brown Joe Miller – www.joeforliberty.com Dan Sullivan – www.sullivan2014.com Lt. Governor Mead Treadwell – www.treadwellalaska.com Friday Convention Banquet FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2014 Ballrooms 1 & 2 Centennial Hall Convention Center Dinner: 6:30 pm Toastmaster Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance Alaska’s Flag Song Dessert Auction Introduction of Speaker Address Ralph Seekins, National Committeeman for Alaska Rev. Gordon Blue, Rector, Church of the Holy Trinity Cynthia Erickson Angelina Estrada-Burney Capital City Republican Women Peter Goldberg David Schiappa Saturday Morning Breakfast Lt. Governor Candidate Forum FRIDAY, May 3, 2014 Ballrooms 1 & 2 Centennial Hall Convention Center Doors open for breakfast at 7:00 am Pledge of Allegiance – Mike Tauriainen 7:30 am – Lt. Gov. Candidate Forum, moderated by Ben Brown Senator Lesil McGuire – www.lesilmcguire.com Mayor Dan Sullivan – www.dansullivanforalaska.com 7 Saturday – “Forever Young” Luncheon SATURDAY, May 3, 2010 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Ballrooms 1 & 2 Centennial Hall Convention Center Toastmistress Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance Introduction of Speaker Address “God Bless America” Rhonda Boyles, AFRW President TBA William Gamble Peter Goldberg Congressman Don Young Led by Rep. Dan Saddler Alaskan Congressman Don Young issued the following statement immediately after President Obama’s State of the Union address to the nation in January 28, 2014: “Tonight, the President had the opportunity to clearly outline his legislative priorities and vision for America in the State of the Union address. What I hoped for, following another year of rhetoric and broken promises, was a vision for bipartisan action to kick-start this economy and improve some of the many hardships facing the American people. While the President made his best attempt to outline ‘new’ policies and ideas, I was not convinced. Plain and simple, President Obama believes he knows best for the American people but it’s clear that he does not have the right plan for our country. America needs a plan that focuses on private industry, entrepreneurship, and individual freedoms. That plan must focus on creating jobs and growing our economy, not growing our government.” 8 Distinguished Convention Speakers Thursday Dinner – May 1 Sharon Day, Co-chairman Republican National Committee - Sharon Day was elected Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee on January 14, 2011. From 2009-2011, she served as RNC Secretary. She has served the Republican Party at the local, state and national level for more than 20 years. Ms. Day has built several businesses in the insurance and marketing industry, creating jobs for hundreds of individuals and families. She has used that private sector success in the political arena working for candidates, committees and groups that believe in the power of small businesses and the free market system. During her service to the Republican Party, Day has recruited numerous successful candidates and worked closely with party activists and supporters to spread the Republican message of less taxes, less spending and more freedom. In addition she looks to continuing GOP success in the future through the use of the latest technology. Friday Banquet – May 2 David Schiappa, former Secretary for the Minority, United States Senate - David Schiappa is a Vice President at The Duberstein Group after retiring from the United States Senate in August of 2013. He served in the United States Senate for nearly 29 years, most recently as Secretary for the Minority. Schiappa has also served in the Senate as Secretary for the Majority, Assistant Secretary for the Majority, and Republican Floor Assistant. As part of his responsibilities on the Senate floor, Mr. Schiappa served as a liaison between the Republican Leader and the Democrat leadership in negotiating agreements on legislative and executive matters and provided parliamentary advice and counsel to all Republican Senators regarding floor strategy during consideration of all pending matters on the Senate floor. Schiappa’s Senate career began during Senator Bob Dole’s service as the Republican Leader and extended through the leadership terms of Senator Trent Lott, Senator Bill Frist, and most recently, Senator Mitch McConnell. Schiappa and his wife, Cheryl, live with their two children in Davidsonville, Maryland. Saturday Luncheon – May 3 Congressman Don Young - Congressman Don Young was re-elected to the 113th Congress in 2012 to serve his 21st term as Alaska’s only Representative to the United States House of Representatives. First sworn in as a freshman to the 93rd Congress after winning a special election on March 6, 1973, Congressman Young is today the 1st ranking Republican member and the 4th ranking overall member of the House of Representatives. This will be Congressman Young's 50th anniversary of his first Alaska Republican convention held in Juneau in 1964 at the Juneau Elks Club. Congressman Young proudly serves as the “Congressman for All Alaska” and loves his role as the only Alaskan Representative in Congress. Renewed by the challenges and goals of the 113th Congress and his committee positions, Congressman Young will continue to champion legislation and funding for programs benefiting Alaska and the nation. His vision remains the same – to provide citizens with the opportunity for a better life not just for today, but also for tomorrow and the future. 9 Alaska Federation of Republican Women All States Auction AFRW is sponsoring the Convention weekend’s premier silent auction fundraiser at the Alaska Republican Party’s state convention in Juneau May 1, 2 & 3. Fruits and nuts from California, corn from Iowa, Goo-Goo Clusters and Jack Daniels Barbecue sauce from Tennessee are just a few of the items from all 50 states donated by women from our ten AFRW clubs around the state. Americans spending American dollars on American products equals American jobs. These jobs are the foundation of a thriving economy. If every American spent an extra $3.33 on U.S.-made products, it would create almost 10,000 new jobs. And, if every builder used just 5 percent more U.S.-made products, it would create 220,000 jobs. Proceeds provide direct support to Republican candidates. Please visit us in the DAVIS ROOM to see all the great products made in the U.S.A. Auction ends Saturday, May 3, at 12:00 p.m. 10 Rules of the State Convention Article I Section 6: Rules of the State Convention Rule # 1: Only certified delegates, Republican Party officials, and legislators shall be recognized by the chairman, except by consent of 2/3 of the delegates. The convention chairman may grant special privileges of the floor. Rule # 2: Any person must first give his name and district number after being recognized by the chairman. Rule # 3: Convention participants may not use abusive language or make personal attacks. Rule # 4: ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER shall govern any question not covered by these convention rules or the ARP rules. Rule # 5: Debate shall be limited to two (2) minutes per person, and no person may speak on the same subject more than once until all others desiring the floor have spoken. The maximum debate on any subject shall be limited to twenty (20) minutes unless a majority of delegates assembled consent to an extension. Rule # 6: The delegation chairman shall poll his delegates for a division of the house. Rule # 7: On a call for division of the house, the secretary shall call the roll by district, announce district’s registered delegate count, and record the vote reported by the delegation chairmen. However, upon approval of 2/3 vote, the division may be taken by a standing vote. Rule # 8: Election of Republican Party officers and convention delegates shall be by paper ballot except by consent of 2/3 of the delegates. The canvass committee shall tally and verify the vote. The Convention Secretary shall call the roll of the delegates by district, at which time the delegate shall present his ballot to the canvass committee. The convention may conduct other business while the votes are tallied. Rule # 9: Challenges to district votes must be made at the time the district vote is announced. However, the chairman shall defer polling the challenged delegation until the roll call of other districts is completed; at which time the challenges shall be taken up in the order they were made. Rule #10: The delegation chairman shall be responsible for maintaining his current district delegate count and certifying same with the Credentials Committee. However, a convention delegate shall notify both his delegation chairman and the Credentials Committee of his anticipated temporary absence. Rule #11: Each convention delegate shall be entitled to one vote on any issue that comes before the convention. Note: The SCC has authorized individual electronic voting for the 2014 convention. Name badges must be worn at all times in the convention hall and dining areas. As a courtesy to others, please turn all cell phones OFF during convention proceedings and meals. 11 Friday General Session FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2014 The Convention General Session will be held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in Ballroom 3 of Centennial Hall. Doors open at 8:45 am. 9:00 am - Call to Order Invocation Presentation of Colors The National Anthem The Pledge of Allegiance Peter Goldberg, ARP Chair Reuben Willis, Bishop, Mt. Juneau Ward, LDS Juneau Boy Scout Troop #5 Megan Wright Jason Rampton Preliminary Report of Credentials Committee Committee Co-chair Adoption of Convention Rules City & Borough of Juneau Welcome Juneau Chamber of Commerce Welcome Governor’s Greeting National Committee Report Alaska Federation of Republican Women Report Peter Goldberg, ARP Chair Randy Wanamaker, Juneau Assembly Max Mertz, President Gov. Sean Parnell Debbie Joslin Ralph Seekins Rhonda Boyles Review ARP Convention Process and Committee Roles Platforms / Resolutions Committee Chairs 11:30 am Pick Up Box Lunch/Ballrooms 1 & 2 11:45 - 5:00 pm Commence Committee meetings Committee Rooms 5:00 pm Reception hosted by Congressman Don Young – Davis Room 6:30 pm Banquet/Ballrooms 1 & 2 Peter Goldberg, ARP Chair 9:30 pm – Committees Reconvene (if necessary) 12 Saturday General Session SATURDAY, May 3, 2010 The Convention General Session will be held from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm to 4 pm in Ballroom 3 of Centennial Hall. Doors open at 8:15 am. 8:30 Call to Order Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance Peter Goldberg, ARP Chair Pastor Mike Rose, Juneau Christian Center Catkin Burton Final Report of Credentials Committee Reports of Campaigns & Finance Committees Report of Communications Committee Report of Rules Committee Report of Nomination Committee Candidate Remarks Elections 10:30 am - Break 10:45 am - Report of Platform Committees Constitutional Rights National Defense Jobs & the Economy 12:00 - Lunch 1:30 pm - Report of Platform Committees Natural Resources Judiciary & Crime Education Family/Health Consider Resolutions from Platform Committees Announcements 4:00 pm - Adjournment Sine Die 4:05 pm - Post Convention State Central Committee Meeting (SCC Members Only) 13 Official Convention Committees CREDENTIALS & CANVASSING COMMITTEE Hammond Room, CH PLATFORM COMMITTEE JOBS AND THE ECONOMY Ballroom 2, CH RULES COMMITTEE Egan Room, CH RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Ballroom 2, CH NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE Hickel Room, CH PLATFORM COMMITTEE NATURAL RESOURCES Ballroom 2, CH CAMPAIGNS & FINANCE Miller Room, CH COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Ballroom 1, CH PLATFORM COMMITTEE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS Ballroom 3, CH PLATFORM COMMITTEE EDUCATION Ballroom 1, CH PLATFORM COMMITTEE JUDICIARY & CRIME Ballroom 3, CH PLATFORM COMMITTEE NATIONAL DEFENSE Ballroom 1, CH PLATFORM COMMITTEE HEALTH/FAMILY Ballroom 3, CH 14 2014 Alaska State Senate Republicans Senator Pete Kelly, District A – Fairbanks Senator Lesil McGuire, District L – Anchorage Senator John Coghill, District B – Fairbanks Senator Kevin Meyer, District M – Anchorage Senator Click Bishop, District C – Fairbanks Senator Cathy Giessel, District N – Anchorage Senator Charlie Huggins, District D – Wasilla Senator Peter Micciche, District O – Soldotna Senator Mike Dunleavy, District E – Mat-Su Senator Gary Stevens, District P – Kodiak Senator Fred Dyson, District G – Eagle River Senator Bert Stedman, District R – Sitka Senator Anna Fairclough, District G – Eagle River 2014 Alaska State House Republicans Representative Mia Costello, Anchorage Representative Doug Isaacson, North Pole Representative Craig Johnson, Anchorage Representative Tammie Wilson, North Pole Representative Bob Lynn, Anchorage Representative Steve Thompson, Fairbanks Representative Charisse Millett, Anchorage Representative Pete Higgins, Fairbanks Representative Lance Pruitt, Anchorage Representative Eric Feige, Chickaloon Representative Lora Reinbold, Eagle River Representative Wes Keller, Wasilla Representative Mike Hawker, Anchorage Representative Shelley Hughes, Palmer Representative Mike Chenault, Nikiski Representative Lynn Gattis, Wasilla Representative Kurt Olson, Soldotna Representative Mark Neuman, Big Lake Representative Paul Seaton, Homer Representative Bill Stoltze, Chugiak Representative Cathy Munoz, Juneau Representative Dan Saddler, Eagle River Representative Peggy Wilson, Wrangell Representative Gabrielle Le Doux, Anchorage Representative Alan Austerman, Kodiak Representative Lindsay Holmes, Anchorage Alaska Federation of College Republicans Chair, Jonathan Taylor – [email protected] – Phone: 907-350-0168 (UAA Club Council) Vice-Chair, Hans Rodvik – [email protected] (UAA Club Council) Alaska Young Republicans President, Ryan McKee – [email protected] Vice-President, Harmony Shields 15 2014 ARP State Central Committee OFFICERS - DISTRICT CHAIRS - BONUS VOTES Chairman – Peter Goldberg Vice Chairman – David Eichler Nat’l Committee Man – Ralph Seekins Nat’l Committee Woman – Debbie Joslin Past Chairman – Randy Ruedrich District 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 CHRISTOPHER RYAN Vacant ANN CHERYL PAUL ROBERT WILLIAM RICHARD DOYLE MARVIN ELYCE K PETER ROBERT WESLEY RICHARD DAVID JAMES Vacant RIC STEVEN PAULA ROBERT B BRUCE BETHANY CAMERON LORNE JUDY MICHAEL NEAL RICHARD DUNCAN KATHLEEN STEPOVICH TIPTON BROWN MARKWOOD VERHAGEN DOYLE GAMBLE STILLIE HOLMES YODER SANTERRE GIESSEL TURNER SOPER KOLLER MORGAN CRAWFORD DAVIDGE STRAIT HUBER FOOTE-JONES SCHULTE MARCUM BARROWS BRETZ ELEDGE TAURIAINEN DUPERRON HAWKINS FIELDS HOSFORD AFRW – Rhonda Boyles Young Republicans – Ryan McKee Seven Regional Finance Chairs (see ARP website) Secretary – Christine Hill Asst. Secretary – Pamela Raygor Treasurer – Glenn Clary Asst. Treasurer – Frank McQueary 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 CONNIE KAROLINE PATRICIA RICHARD CHRISTOPHER DONALD Vacant MCKENZIE BEKERIS MACKEY SHERMAN BYRNES HANDELAND Bonus 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 18 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 36 ROBERT GREGG CURTIS STEPHEN DONALD ROBERT DIRK BARBARA DANIEL JASON MYRNA BRIAN JULIE DANIEL DAVID JOSEPH MARY ANN PAMELA JASON TUCKERMAN JONATHAN WILLIAM STEPHANIE LYNDA TSIGONIS MACDONALD GREEN JACOBSON HAASE HALL CRAFT MILLER KENDALL RAMPTON MAYNARD HOVE PAPASAVAS BRUZAS DONLEY RIGGS PRUITT MASSEY TAURIAINEN BABCOCK FAULKNER DEAL MADSEN ADAMS Governor – Sean Parnell Lt. Governor – Mead Treadwell Congressman – Don Young U.S. Senator – Lisa Murkowski ARP Staff Office Manager, Christy Strutz – www.alaskarepublicans.com 16 Alaska Federation of Republican Women’s Clubs The Alaska Federation of Republican Women has a long history of electing and supporting Republicans. During Territorial days (before the Alaska Federation was established in 1962), Juneau, Ketchikan and MatSu had active Republican women’s clubs. Today, the AFRW has nine clubs and 700 members. Clubs organize fundraising and campaign activities to inform people about our candidates, issues and Republican values. The AFRW is committed to strengthening our Republican Party, empowering Republican women and creating a better future for our children and grandchildren. We proudly embrace our Party's heritage and values and always welcome new members to join us for a meeting or a special event. To learn more, visit our website at http://www.akfrw.org or contact a club president in your area. Alaska Federation of Republican Women Rhonda Boyles, President Email: [email protected] MatSu Republican Women Anchorage Republican Women Tamie Miller, President Email: [email protected] Judy Eledge, President Email: [email protected] Midnight Sun Republican Women (Anchorage) Capital City Republican Women (Juneau) Angelina Estada-Burney, President Email: [email protected] Joyce Vick, President Email: [email protected] North Pole Republican Women Beka Zerbst, President Email: [email protected] Fairbanks Republican Women Eileen VanWyhe, President Email: [email protected] Sitka Republican Women First City Republican Women (Ketchikan) Mindy Lowrance, President Email: [email protected] Lynda Adams, President Email: [email protected] Valley Republican Women (Mat-Su) Kenai Peninsula Republican Women Tracey Porreca, President Email: [email protected] Regina Daniels, President Email: [email protected] 17 Alaska Republican Party Leadership and Convention History Alaska’s Republican Governors – Elected Alaska’s Republican Governors - Appointed John H. Kinkead (Chester A. Arthur) Lyman Knapp (Benjamin Harrison) Wilford B. Hoggatt (Theodore Roosevelt) Walter E. Clark (William Howard Taft) Scott C. Bone (Warren G. Harding) George A. Parks (Calvin Coolidge) Frank Heintzleman (D.W. Eisenhower) Mike Stepovich (Dwight D. Eisenhower) 1884-85 1889-93 1906-09 1909-13 1921-25 1925-33 1953-57 1957-58 Walter J. Hickel Keith Miller Jay Hammond Frank Murkowski Sarah Palin Sean Parnell Anchorage Anchorage Naknek Fairbanks Wasilla Anchorage 1966-68 1968-70 1974-82 2002-06 2006-09 2009-Present State Party Conventions 1900 1912 1936 1948 1948 1950 1952 1954 1956 1958 1960 1962 1964 1966 1968 1970 1972 1974 1976 1978 1980 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990 Juneau Cordova Douglas Sitka McKinley Park Cordova McKinley Park Anchorage Fairbanks Ketchikan Sitka Anchorage Juneau Fairbanks Ketchikan Anchorage McKinley Park Sitka Anchorage Fairbanks Anchorage Sitka Fairbanks McKinley Park Anchorage Juneau 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 Anchorage Soldotna Anchorage Fairbanks Palmer Ketchikan Soldotna Fairbanks Anchorage Juneau Anchorage Juneau Alaska Republican Party Chairpersons Albert White Elton Engstrom, Sr. Bob Grossclose Alden Wilbur George Cooper Frank Harris Robert A. Davenny George Walton Al Bramstedt Jack Coghill Jim Crawford Yvonne Alford Leo Rasmussen Ken Stout Juneau Juneau Fairbanks Fairbanks Fairbanks Anchorage Anchorage Fairbanks Anchorage Nenana Anchorage Anchorage Nome Anchorage 1932-36 1936-56 1956-62 1962 1963 1964-68 1968-70 1970 1971-72 1972-78 1978 1978-82 1982 1982-85 Leo Rasmussen Jim Crawford Grant Doyle Cheri Jacobus Connie Zawacki Pauline Martens Lane Rees Pete Hallgren Tom McKay Tuckerman Babcock Randy Ruedrich Peter Goldberg 18 Nome Anchorage Fairbanks Anchorage Girdwood Anchorage Anchorage Sitka Anchorage Palmer Anchorage Anchorage 1985-86 1986-90 1990 1990-91 1991-92 1993-94 1994 1994-98 1998-00 2000 2000-13 2013 - Alaska’s Republican National Committeemen John Heid Louis Shackleford William S. Bayliss Cornelius Murane John McBride George Sexton Austin Lathrop Edward A. Rasmuson Austin Lathrop Robert McKenna Walter Hickel Juneau Juneau Juneau Juneau Juneau Seward Fairbanks Anchorage Fairbanks Fairbanks Anchorage 1900-1908 1908-1912 1912-1916 1916-1920 1920-1924 1924-1928 1928-1932 1932-1948 1948-1951 1951-1954 1954-1964 Lloyd Burgess Robert A. Davenny Eldon Ulmer Clifford Groh Eldon Ulmer Wayne Ross Chip Wagoner Rick Halford Ben Stevens Ralph Seekins Fairbanks Anchorage Anchorage Anchorage Anchorage Anchorage Juneau Chugiak Anchorage Fairbanks 1964-1970 1970-1972 1972-1976 1976-1978 1978-1992 1992-1998 1998-2000 2000-2004 2004-2008 2008- Alaska’s Republican National Committeewomen Harriet Hunt Pauline Reed Margaret White Tilly Reeve Margee Fitzpatrick Edith Holm Ketchikan Anchorage Juneau Anchorage Anchorage Fairbanks 1928-1932 1932-1935 1935-1954 1954-1964 1964 1964-1984 Marilyn Paine Edna DeVries Debbie Joslin June Burkhart Debbie Joslin 19 Anchorage Palmer Delta Junction Willow Delta Junction 1984-1992 1992-2000 2000-2004 2004-2008 2008- Thanks and Recognition The Alaska Republican Party extends its appreciation to the following, whose contributions of time, talent and resources helped make this convention possible. Convention Parliamentarians Pamela Raygor, Anchorage Stephanie Madsen, Juneau Convention Timekeepers Rebecca Slane, Fairbanks Peter Forsling, Juneau Convention Sergeants-at-Arms Ken Kreitzer, Juneau Garrett Strutz, Anchorage Steve Strait, Anchorage Community Volunteers Juneau Boy Scout Troop #5 Megan Wright Pastor Mike Rose, Juneau Christian Center Rev. Gordon Blue, Rector, Church of the Holy Trinity Mr. Reuben Willis, Bishop, Mt. Juneau Ward, LDS Juneau Host Committee Kathy Hosford and Connie McKenzie, Co-chairs Capital City Republicans Paulette Simpson and Lorene Palmer, Convention Co-chairs Sincere thanks to Ben Brown (Communications Coordinator), Ginger Johnson (Decorating Coordinator) and a host of volunteers and who dedicated their personal time and energy to making this a successful convention experience. Capital City Republican Women A special thank you to the Capital City Republican Women for co-hosting the Afternoon Tea at the Governor’s House, managing registration desks, providing desserts for the auction, and decorations for all convention events. 20 Alaska’s Flag Song Alaska's official flag is based on a design by thirteen-‐year-‐old seventh-‐grader of Russian-‐ Aleut and Swedish descent, Benny Benson. Benny submitted it to a Territory-‐wide contest for schoolchildren sponsored by the American Legion in 1926. The Alaska Territorial Legislature officially adopted his design on May 2, 1927. The proclamation praised his winning entry for, "its simplicity, its originality and its symbolism." On the design submission, Benny had written the following words of explanation: “The blue field is for the Alaska sky and the forget-‐me-‐not, an Alaska flower. The North Star is for the future of the state of Alaska, the most northerly in the Union. The dipper is for the Great Bear — symbolizing strength.” Marie Drake wrote the lyrics and Elinor Dusenbury composed the song. Eight stars of gold on a field of blue, Alaska's flag, may it mean to you, The blue of the sea, the evening sky, The mountain lakes and the flowers nearby, The gold of the early sourdough's dreams, The precious gold of the hills and streams, The brilliant stars in the northern sky, The "Bear," the "Dipper," and shining high, The great North Star with its steady light, O'er land and sea a beacon bright, Alaska's flag to Alaskans dear, The simple flag of a last frontier. Paid for by Capital City Republicans P.O. Box 22195 Juneau, Alaska 99802
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