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
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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
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CONVENTION INFORMATION
Convention Rules
Friday General Session
Saturday General Session
Official Convention Committees
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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
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www.alaskarepublicans.com
Cover Credits: Beverly Ward’s Campaign Button Collection photographed by Kurt Smith. Cover design by
Sheefish Graphics.
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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
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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
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Centennial Hall Convention Center
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Senator Lesil McGuire – www.lesilmcguire.com
Mayor Dan Sullivan – www.dansullivanforalaska.com
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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3
4
5
6
7
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10
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12
13
14
15
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24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
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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
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CONNIE
KAROLINE
PATRICIA
RICHARD
CHRISTOPHER
DONALD
Vacant
MCKENZIE
BEKERIS
MACKEY
SHERMAN
BYRNES
HANDELAND
Bonus
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5
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
18
21
22
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
34
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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
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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]
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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
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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
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Cheri Jacobus
Connie Zawacki
Pauline Martens
Lane Rees
Pete Hallgren
Tom McKay
Tuckerman Babcock
Randy Ruedrich
Peter Goldberg
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Nome
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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
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Ralph Seekins
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Harriet Hunt
Pauline Reed
Margaret White
Tilly Reeve
Margee Fitzpatrick
Edith Holm
Ketchikan
Anchorage
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Anchorage
Anchorage
Fairbanks
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Marilyn Paine
Edna DeVries
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June Burkhart
Debbie Joslin
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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
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Pamela Raygor, Anchorage
Stephanie Madsen, Juneau
Convention Timekeepers
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Rebecca Slane, Fairbanks
Peter Forsling, Juneau
Convention Sergeants-at-Arms
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Ken Kreitzer, Juneau
Garrett Strutz, Anchorage
Steve Strait, Anchorage
Community Volunteers
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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.
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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