Crystal Coast Republican Women
P.O. Box 871
Morehead City, NC 28557-0871
May 2016
Rachel Mercer, Editor
[email protected]
Crystal Coast Republican Women Officers ~ 2016
INSPIRE, IMPACT, EMPOWER
President ………………………… Ida Gaskill
First Vice President……………... Karen Hardesty
Second Vice President…………. Juli Cosgrove
Treasurer…………………………. Mary Boughton
Assistant Treasurer…………………Linda Holden
Secretary…………………………. Mary Marks
Assistant Secretary……………… Ann Martin
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IDA GASKILL AND ANN MARTIN WITH LT GOV DAN FOREST AT THE NCGOP 2016 STATE CONVENTION
In Case You Missed It
NCGOP 2016 State Convention Recap
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) held its annual state convention in
Greensboro, North Carolina over the weekend of May 6-8, 2016. Delegates to the state convention
conducted important business affecting this year’s election cycle and our Party going forward.
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With more than 1,000 delegates in
attendance, the Party saw Senator Richard
Burr and Governor Pat McCrory officially
accept their nominations for re-election.
NCGOP also welcomed Senator Jeff Sessions
who spoke on behalf of our presumptive
nominee, Donald Trump.
Other special guests included Representative
Marsha Blackburn, Pete Hegseth, NC Spin,
Steve Moore, Ralph Reid and the Benham
Brothers.
RNC National Committeeman and
Committeewoman Election
North Carolina State House Representative
Mark Brody was elected National
Committeeman and Dr. Ada Fisher was reelected as National Committeewoman to the
Republican National Committee. Brody and
Fisher will begin service of their four year
terms following the Republican National
Convention in July. The RNC National
Committeeman and Committeewoman are
members of the RNC, serving in a body that
aids the general management of the Party and
acting as a liaison between the RNC and
state.
NCGOP STATE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION HALL
MAY 6, 2016
National Delegate Selection
The full slate of at-large delegates and
alternate delegates to the Republican National
Convention passed on Saturday. These
delegates and alternates, with those selected
at congressional district conventions, will
make up the sixth largest delegation in the
country. North Carolina will be well
represented in Cleveland with a strong group
of delegates that are passionate about the
Republican Party.
Below is North Carolina's delegate
allocation based on primary results. This is
how delegates will vote based on North
Carolina law and RNC rules:
Donald Trump – 29
Ted Cruz – 27
John Kasich – 9
Marco Rubio – 4
Ben Carson – 1
Click here for the full list of at-large
delegates and alternate delegates.
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At-Large Delegate Preference
Breakdown:
BELOW: ZAN BURR, PRESIDENT OF THE NC REPUBLICAN WOMEN, WITH ANN
MARTIN AND IDA GASKILL
Donald Trump – 21
Ted Cruz – 5
John Kasich – 2
Rubio – 1
Carson – 1
Click here for the full list of
congressional district delegates and
alternate delegates.
Congressional District Delegate
Preference Breakdown:
Cruz – 33
Rubio – 3
Trump – 3
2016 Elector Selection
The NCGOP is responsible for electing 15
electors during Presidential election years to
serve as part of the Electoral College. Two of
those electors were chosen at state
convention, while the remaining 13 electors
are selected by congressional districts. Lee
Greene and David Smudski were elected by
the body to serve as electors.
ANN MARTIN WITH ROBIN HAYES, THE RECENTLY
INSTALLED CHAIRMAN OF THE NORTH CAROLINA GOP
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(LEFT: MARY BOUGHTON AND IDA GASKILL RIGHT: JUDY WILGUS AND IDA GASKILL AT THE NCGOP CONVENTION
As you all know National Police Week was May 15th -21st and CCRW members were encouraged
to take goodies to the police in the area in which they lived. The following members of the
CCRW who live at Emerald Isle and one who lives in Bogue decided to take treats to the EI
Police Department every day during the week. I would like to thank the following members for
their contributions of very tasty treats: Cindy Crabb, Patty Morey, Linda Hughs, Juli Cosgrove ,
Valerie Lieske and Deidre Heverly. The Police department was very appreciative of everything.
Thank you all!!!
Judy Wilgus
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Jean Preston Memorial Park Dedication
(CENTER) JUDY WILGUS HELPS TO CUT THE RIBBON OPENING THE PARK ON MAY 25, 2016
As reported in the Carteret County News Times (Friday May 27, 2016 edition):
“EMERALD ISLE — Dozens of children frolicked on new, all-inclusive playground equipment on a
picture-perfect, sun-dappled Wednesday morning as this Bogue Banks town dedicated a new
park in honor of the late resident and state legislator Jean Preston. The Senator Jean Preston
Memorial Park was completed earlier this month, at a cost of $275,000 – not including
thousands of dollars worth of donated work and materials – off Highway 58, adjacent to Bogue
Sound, beside the town’s boating access facility, a mile or so east of the town hall. The
dedication was delayed until Wednesday, which would have been Sen. Preston’s 81 st birthday.
State Rep. Pat McElraft, who was one of Sen. Preston’s closest friends, referenced that in her
remarks during the ceremony: “Why do we have such a beautiful day?” she said, before leading
the crowd in a rousing rendition of ‘Happy Birthday.’ Because it’s Jean Preston’s birthday.”
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE PAT MCELRAFT AND JUDY WILGUS (CENTER) WITH OTHER ATTENDEES AT THE DEDICATION
CEREMONY
SCHOLARSHIP: The deadline for accepting scholarships was April 30th. There are 5 applicants:
Jacqualine Morey, daughter of Patty Morey, Sarah Renfrow, granddaughter of Phyllis Renfrow, Matthew
Nestasia, grandson of Linda Schriever, Sigrid Ehlers and Elsa Ehlers, daughters of Melissa Ehlers. The
scholarship checks will be presented at the June 17th Membership Luncheon. Thanks to Scholarship
Committee Members; Judy Wilgus, Jan Grube and Sarah Fulcher.
Mary Marks, Chairman, Scholarship Committee
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE: We now are showing a profit of
$924.00 and are ahead of last year. Please buy/sell your
tickets.
Mary Marks, Chairman
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Senator Norm Sanderson taught Carteret Count Homeschoolers
valuable lessons about the U.S. Constitution.
Presentation by Attorney Deborah Dewart
The Guest Speaker for the May 20, 2016 General Meeting was Club member and Attorney,
Deborah Dewart. Debbie has a solo law practice and practices in NC, California, the U.S.
Supreme Court and in all federal courts. She has an abundance of talent including being an
author; Death of a Christian Nation, a ventriloquist and songwriter with a ministry to young
children (Resurrection Rabbit) and has produced a musical, “Let Freedom Ring” to introduce
children to their free exercise rights under the First Amendment.
Deborah spoke about the Charlotte Bathroom Ordinance, enacted February 22, 2016, and the
actions taken after HB2 was enacted on March 23, 2016 (The Public Facilities and Privacy
Security Act). Since HB2 was enacted, 5 lawsuits have been filed.
In her presentation, Debbie made the following KEY POINTS:
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The DOJ's action against the State of North Carolina violates the separation of powers.
As an executive agency, the DOJ lacks authority to make law.
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The DOJ's action also violates federalism. The states have a right to set policies and
protect the privacy rights of their citizens.
The DOJ improperly threatens to withhold funds in order to coerce NC and other states
into adopting laws and policies the DOJ favors.
The DOJ and other opponents of HB2 attempt to redefine reality, i.e., the biological and
anatomical difference between men and women. Recognizing those differences, in
order to protect privacy, is not “discrimination”.
The problem with an “open bathroom” policy is not so much those few individuals who are confused
about their sexuality, but the vast potential for abuse by predators and lack of objective criteria for
businesses, schools, etc. to make the distinction before someone is harmed. Any male could “identify”
as a female and claim the legal right to be in a woman's bathroom or other private facility. Deborah
ended the meeting by demonstrating her ventriloquist skills with Sherry the Rabbit.
Submitted by: Mary Marks
ONE STOP ABSENTEE VOTING 2016 PRIMARY ELECTION
June 1-3, 2016 – Wednesday-Friday - 8:00 am/5:00 pm
June 4 - Saturday - 8:00 am/1:00 pm
One Stop Voting ONLY at the Board of Elections Office
1702 Live Oak Street Beaufort NC
2016 Republican Candidate for Statewide Judicial Race
Supreme Court
Justice Bob Edmunds www.reelectjusticeedmunds.com
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
 When: Friday, June 17th, 11:00a.m.
 Where: Country Club of the Crystal Coast
 Guest Speaker: Ms. Kathy Lawler, North Carolina
Federation of Republican Women Coastal Region Vice
President.
 Cost: $25 by June 10 $35 at door
 Scholarship Presentation!
 Door Prizes! 50-50 drawing!
---Please bring door prize ($10 or more)---Invite your friends
to join the Club! Juli Cosgrove [email protected]
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JUNE 2016
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
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Thursday
210:15 a.m.
Republican
Discussion
Group
CCGOP HQ
Friday
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1808
Birthday of
Confederate
Pres. Jefferson
Davis
Saturday
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Absentee Voting Primary Election Board of Elections
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1968
Robert Kennedy
assassinated
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1924
Birthday of
George H.W.
Bush (R) 41st
President
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10:00 a.m.
CCRW
Executive
Committee
Meeting
[GOP HQ]
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This is the
CCRW’s week
to staff the GOP
Headquarters.
Please
Volunteer!!
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1919
Birthday of
Baseball Great
Lou Gehrig
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1945
United Nations
Charter signed
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15
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PRIMARY
ELECTION !!
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10:15 a.m.
Republican
Discussion
Group
CCGOP HQ
7 p.m.
Carteret County
GOP Executive
Committee
Meeting
[GOP HQ]
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10:15 a.m.
Republican
Discussion
Group
CCGOP HQ
1982
Birthday of
Britain’s Prince
William
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8:00 am-5:00pm
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1922
10:15 a.m. 8:00 Birthday of
Republican
Judy Garland
Discussion
Died 1969 of
Group
overdose of
CCGOP HQ
sleeping pills
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6:00 pm
Carteret County
GOP Executive
Board Meeting
[GOP HQ]
Carteret County
GOP June
Calendar
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11
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11:00 am
Membership
Luncheon
Country Club of
the Crystal
Coast
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CCRW
newsletter
deadline
1876
Custer’s Last
Stand at Little
Bighorn
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10:15 a.m.
Republican
Discussion
Group
CCGOP HQ
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