Newaygo County Republican News

"I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth,
they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts."
-- Abraham Lincoln

Senate panel considers Bumstead’s historic water infrastructure bill

A budget supplemental bill that would invest over $2.5 billion to preserve and protect Michigan’s water quality, infrastructure and the environment received testimony during a recent hearing of the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Ensuring Michiganders have access to clean water and protecting our environment — especially our Great Lakes — have always been top priorities of mine. This is an unprecedented opportunity to invest federal funding in our state’s water infrastructure to make transformational improvements that will last generations.

Senate Bill 565 would provide funding for the replacement of lead pipes across the state, $700 million to upgrade local drinking water and wastewater facilities and $85 million to ensure students have access to safe water by installing filtered water stations inside schools. The plan also addresses the harmful impacts of PFAS chemicals and would dedicate $100 million in grants to remove the chemicals from “orphaned sites.”

Bumstead’s water plan would also make hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding available to:

Repair, rehabilitate or remove dams in critical condition to mitigate and avoid costly catastrophes like what happened in Midland last year;
Assist communities with upgrading and replacing water treatment infrastructure.
Conduct surface water monitoring, including for wetland mitigation, and
To implement recommendations included in the Groundwater Use Advisory Council Report.

This is an opportunity to come together as Michiganders to take care of our clean drinking water, dams in critical condition, and to protect the environment. Now is the time to take advantage of this one-time federal funding to build a cleaner, safer Michigan.

The bill remains before the committee for further consideration

National Popular Vote Interstate Compact Resolution!

National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

The Electoral College was established by the framers of the U.S. Constitution as a mechanism for the selection of the head of our Executive Branch of government. This system attempted to ease the control of the “hinterland” by the heavier populated urban areas of the nation. In many ways it has demonstrated success. However, critics have long complained that this system is unfair, insisting that the “popular vote” should determine the election winner.

Attempts to change the Electoral College have been pursued: substituting a split of the votes per state as opposed to “winner take all” or attempting to eliminate the Electoral College via constitutional amendment.

The latest attempt now being offered up is the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NVIC). This is an Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote. Currently 15 States and the District of Columbia have adopted this agreement. This represents 72.6% of the needed 270 votes to select the President.

Newaygo County Republicans firmly reject the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact and urge our State governmental leaders to do the same!

Resolution Adopted on August 1st, 2019- Internet-Public Commons or Private Company?

Google, which controls 92% of the internet search market, has U.S. authorities looking at them as a monopoly, needing antitrust intervention. Other major tech platforms, including Facebook and Twitter, have been openly criticized for employing monopolistic control over their content.
Project Veritas’ undercover sting revealed Google actively blocking political viewpoints, restricting access and prioritizing items presented in search requests. Much of this action is overt and many times subliminal. Regardless of the method, the purpose is to control opinion and direct political power. This display of information funneling is extremely troubling and is toxic to our 1st Amendment freedoms.

At issue is whether these Tech Companies are private and operate as “publishers” of content and opinion, the same as a newspaper?

OR

Are these Tech Companies public commons that operate as “utilities”, presenting all information regardless of its content and recipients, the same as an electric utility?
Rep. John Reilly, Oakland Township, has introduced HB 4801. This bill would make it illegal to “censor, ban or shadow-ban”, or use other means to exercise viewpoint discrimination against users on the basis of the person’s political opinions.
Newaygo County Republicans support this measure and strongly confirm that full information must be provided to the public-absent editing and/or opinion of the internet provider.

Resolution adopted by the Newaygo County Republican Party on June 6, 2019

Mexico Tariff
The Trump Administration has implemented a new set of Tariffs which will be levied upon all products and services entering the USA from Mexico. This program will be implemented in a series of step percentages starting at 5% and increasing in 5% increments to 25%. Cash money transfers (remittances) leaving the USA to Mexico may also be addressed.
This action is being initiated by President Trump in response to the organized and well funded caravans of immigrants leaving Central America then crossing Mexican territory to seek "asylum" here in the United States. Hopefully, the Mexican Government will aggressively intervene and curtail this assault on our sovereignty.
It is unfortunate that the Washington swamp dwellers, deep state and the never Trumpers have employed every tool at their disposal to block or delay any attempt to secure our southern border. Court filings and lawsuits, funding blockages with congressional involvement and legislative inaction have forced this tariff dilemma.
Donald Trump took an oath to "protect and defend the United States from all enemies foreign and domestic". Donald Trump, as our president is pursuing this oath of office with total commitment. Any individual swearing this oath must join the fight or be electorally defeated, impeached from the court or jailed if convicted of this treasonous crime. The rest of us, including Newaygo County Republicans, must rise up and get behind President Trump.

Disaster Request Denied

Newaygo County experienced an extremely abnormal and devastating weather event on March 14th, 2019. Heavy rain on snow covered frozen ground resulted in extreme flooding throughout our county.
This immediately caused impassible roadways, damaged parks and wastewater facilities along with flooded homes. Governor Whitmer’s Administration immediately declared our county an emergency disaster.
Newaygo County lost 11 culverts and endured severe damage to 33 roads with a cost of upwards of $300,000!! The Newaygo County Road Commission spent 30% of its non-dedicated budget trying to cope with this weather impact.
With the Disaster Declaration in place our Road Commission turned to the state for help, requesting funds from the Disaster and Emergency fund. That request was DENIED!
After running with an explicit theme- “Fix the Damn Roads”, Governor Whitmer is demonstrating whose and what roads are important to her. Is our rural community insignificant to her political fortunes?
Newaygo County Republicans respectfully urge the Governor to reconsider our Road Commission’s request for emergency dollars to repair our roads.
Disasters are non-partisan as to who suffers and should be non-partisan as to who is helped.

Infanticide Resolution Passed by Newaygo County

Unanimous Support to Reject U.S. Senator’s Votes

Fremont, MI: (Immediate Release) The Newaygo County Republican Executive Committee unanimously rejected the infanticide vote taken in U.S. Senate regarding a bill (S 311) called the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act”.
“Our Michigan Senators Peters and Stabenow each voted for infanticide” said, Diane Schindlbeck, Newaygo County Chair. “The ‘Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act’, voted against by each of Michigan’s two Democrat Senators, merely requires that a baby born alive after a failed abortion be afforded health care similar to any other child born alive at the same gestation age. Democrats who want ‘free health care for all’ somehow cannot provide any health care to an innocent survivor baby."
The Resolution (attached with this release) unanimously approved by the Committee states in part: “Newaygo County Republicans believe that the unborn deserve the protection of law and that killing via abortion is inhumane. But this vote is not about a woman's choice- it affirms infanticide.”
Schindlbeck (White Cloud) was recently elected to a two year term as Chair. She follows Michigan Senator Jon Bumstead (R - District 34). Schindlbeck is also founder of the West Michigan Republicans. Learn more about West Michigan Republicans here http://www.leadersforthepeople.com/. She is also co-founder of the Michigan Trump Republicans (https://m.facebook.com/MichiganTrumpRepublicans/).

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Newaygo County Republicans invite you to learn more about us and our involvement at the local, county and state levels. We like balanced budgets, smaller government, local control, opportunity for all, defending the Constitution, freedom, and our republic form of government. As it was once said, "all politics are local". We believe that. Grassroots! That IS us.

Over many decades, the Newaygo County Republicans has distinguished itself statewide, as a premier Michigan grassroots political organization…...representative government at its best. We are the ultimate growth and opportunity political party. To have the enjoyable experience of a lifetime, including by making a difference in the elections, get involved with us. We look forward to seeing you. For information email newaygocountyrepublicanparty@gmail.com or call 616-502-6192. Learn more here http://www.newaygorepublicans.org/

President Trump - Hold Fast and Build the Wall

Of our American government: to establish justice; to ensure domestic tranquility; to provide for the common defense.

All of these directives require a secure border.

Everyday illegal immigrants are crossing our borders. This is a blatant defiance of justice,when one enters our country illegally.

Tranquility is threatened when people enter without having been vetted for disease, criminal history, drug and or weapon possession.

Common defense is totally ineffective when our borders are ignored.

The President of the United States takes an oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. President Donald J. Trump has correctly identified these illegal crossing as an imminent threat; securing our borders is a requirement, not an option.

The Newaygo County Republicans urge the President to hold fast, ignore the shutdown, and BUILD THE WALL.

Diane J. Schindlbeck, Past Chairman
Glen H. Sparks, Past Vice-Chairman
Newaygo County Republican Party

Now is the Time
For All Good People

Welcome to the Newaygo County Republican Committee in the Great State of Michigan.

We spell Voter with a capital "V". We are a Party of all people: First time Voters, 18-30 year old Voters including Millennial Voters, middle aged Voters, senior citizen Voters, and very senior citizen Voters.

We invite you to learn more about us and our involvement at local, county and state levels. We like balanced budgets, smaller government, local control, opportunity for all, defending the Constitution, freedom, elephants, red white & blue, apple pie and a republic form of government. As it was once said, "all politics are local". We believe that. Grassroots! That IS us.

Over many decades, the Newaygo County Republican Committee has distinguished itself statewide, as a premier grassroots political organization...representative government at its best. We are the ultimate Growth and Opportunity Party. If you like what we like and want the enjoyable experience of a lifetime, including making a difference in the 2014 Mid-Term Elections, the 2016 National Elections, and local elections, get involved with us. We look forward to seeing you.

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Trump Boat Parade on Hardy Dam
2020 LDD
2020 Lincoln Day Dinner under the Tent!
Senator Jon Bumstead at our LDD explaining how Chuck helped him campaign and win his seat.
Thank You Karla and Jerry for you performance !
Representative Scott VanSingel at our LDD talking about bills being passed for Right to Life issues.
Lt Gov Brian Calley remembers how Chuck helped him begin his political career.
Guest of Honor Table!
Campaign Cohorts!
A G Bill Schuette on Duty!
Right to Life March in Fremont,MI on January 27th was well attended with about 50 participants two or which were our MI. State Rep Scott VanSingel and our former Rep Jon Bumstead
Trump Gals
Fremont Trump Flashmob
The Boss Checking on the Store
State Convention
August 26-27th, 2016 State Convention
Delegates and Alternates at the August 26-27, 2016 State Convention
Hart Parade
Sam leading our current MI REP Jon Bumstead and Scott VanSingel who is running to be our next MI Rep.
The Line up!
The Hart Parade
attentive listeners
Representative Huizenga visits with volunteers at Headquarters
Supporting our Candidates
Get involved. Join us in our efforts.

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"Follow truth as the only safe guide, and... eschew error, which bewilders us in one false consequence after another."
-- Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, 1819

Executive Committee Meeting Info

The Newaygo County Republican Executive Committee meets the first Thursday of each month. The meeting is at 6:00pm. Our meetings are open to the public and we would love to have you join us.

Executive Committee Meeting Dates

Next meeting: March 3^rd, 2022 Executive Committee meeting: Doors open at 6:00p.m. Located at the Newaygo County Offices Building in the Commissioners' Meeting Room (The County building with the red roof). Address: 1087 Newell St. White Cloud, MI 49349.

January 6^th, 2022: 6pm at the Commissioners' Meeting Room in Newaygo County Offices Building
February 3^rd, 2022: 6pm at the Commissioners' Meeting Room in Newaygo County Offices Building
March 3^rd, 2022: 6pm at the Commissioners' Meeting Room in Newaygo County Offices Building

Important Dates for 2021 , Precinct Delegates and Voters

Electoral College Vote Cast
January 6th, 2021

County Conventions:
Thursday, January 21st, 2021 7:00pm

State Conventions:
Saturday February 6th, 2021

National Convention:

NEWAYGO COUNTY LINCOLN DAY DINNER

We had a Great Lincoln Day Dinner on
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2020 AT 6:00 PM

We had dinner under the tent and everyone was pleased with the dinner as well as our guest speaker John Tillman WITH HIS SPEECH...
THE POLITICAL VISE: HOW AMERICA'S POLITICS IS CRUSHING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

There were flags and signs available for our Candidates running for office and bumper stickers and other campaign material.

Scholarship Award

Outstanding Opportunities

The Newaygo County Republican Committee is offering scholarships for Newaygo County high school seniors (traditional high school or home-schooled), any county resident who is currently enrolled in college or a technical school, or a 2020 graduate who is looking to start their own business.

Applicants must be a resident of Newaygo County and no political affiliation is required.

Student grades, a short essay and references will be part of the application process.

Deadline for applications: Received, or postmarked, not later than April 1, 2020.

The 2020 scholarship winners are
Conner La Clair from White Cloud and
Sophia Frisbee from Newaygo. Congratulations to both of these outstanding students.

How to Apply

Applications have been sent to all area high schools. If you would like a copy mailed to you, use our website contact form and make a request, or mail your request to:

NCRC SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
P.O. Box 143
Fremont, MI 49412

Download PDF File:
Scholarship Application

NEWAYGO COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
SCHOLARSHIP
Supporting Education, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

ELIGIBILITY

1. Applicants must be a resident of Newaygo County and no political affiliation is required.
2. Applicant must be a high school senior or graduate planning to further his or her education with a post secondary program of study.
3. Applicant must be preparing to go to a technical school and/or be in the process of developing and starting a business upon graduation.
4. Students' grades and references will be taken into consideration.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Applicant must complete all sections of the application (please see below).
2. A complete transcript of the applicants? high school or college must accompany application.
3. A letter of recommendation must accompany the application from a principal, teacher or employer.
4. Application and photo must be received by March 1, 2021.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENT

Answer questions 1 - 4 below AND write a 500 word essay. Your answers and essay should be typewritten on standard 8.'x11" white printing paper; handwritten copy will not be accepted.

1. What are your long term education and career goals?
2. Why do you think the scholarship committee should select you for this scholarship?
3. What projects, committees or community activities have you been involved in and what did your participation consist of?
4. What awards, honors, special recognition, etc. have you received?

Essay: 500 words
Is the electoral college a vital part of our election process that gives a voice to the states with smaller populations, or is it an obsolete system that does not allow the popular vote to determine an election?
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Please include your name, address and contact phone number on your application and mail to:
Newaygo County Republicans Scholarship
4751 South Baldwin Ave.
Fremont, Michigan 49412

Deadline for application: April 1st, 2021
Contact scholarship committee with any questions at (231)928-0131.

Executive Committee

Hard Working Members

Executive Committee Purpose

The purpose of the Executive Committee of the Newaygo County Republican Committee is to establish general policy for and conduct the affairs and business of the Newaygo County Republican Party and to perform such additional duties as may be required by law.

This is what we do...
The Executive committee assists in the election of Republicans to elective office; publishes Republican issues; elicits "grass roots" issues from the Republicans who reside in Newaygo County; approves the establishment of all those Republican organizations within Newaygo County that will enhance the activities of the Republican Party; and broadens membership in the Republican Party among the citizens of Newaygo County.

This is who we are...
The Executive Committee is made up of elected members and at-large members. The elected members consist of a number of persons equal to the number of county offices and state legislative offices for which Republican candidates were nominated in the two last prior primary elections. The at-large members are those persons nominated by the Republican Party for county offices and state legislative offices residing in Newaygo County in the last prior primary election. The elected members represent as fair and equal representation of all Newaygo County precincts as possible. The elected members are voted in at a county convention comprised of precinct delegates and Republican elected officials. The term is for two years.

The Executive Board performs the duties of the Executive Committee in the event that the Executive Committee is unable to perform such duties, whether due to lack of a Quorum or otherwise.

Committee Members

Stewart Sanders, Chairman

Amber Muma, Vice Chair

Jason Fulton, 2nd Vice Chair

Robert Hayes, Treasurer

Natacha Valmont, Secretary

Executive Committee Members:

Ben Landheer

Brian Frens

Carol Frens

Charlene Chansler

Chuck Yob

Eric Schindlbeck

Fred Patin

Glen Sparks

Joan Hayes

Karla Johnson

Linda Landheer

Norm Knorr

Pauline Ferris

Steve Johnson

Tim Powell

Newaygo County Republican ByLaws

BYLAWS
NEWAYGO COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY

ARTICLE I NAME AND PURPOSE

SECTION 1 - NAME:
This organization shall be known as the Newaygo County Republican Party.
SECTION 2- PURPOSE:
The purpose and object of the organization shall be to perform all duties provided by law as will benefit the general welfare of Republicans in Newaygo County and to conduct the political affairs of the Newaygo County Republican Party.
ARTICLE II THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

SECTION 1 - ESTABLISHMENT:

There shall be an Executive Committee of the Newaygo County Republican Party which shall be established as provided by law. The Executive Committee shall elect the members of the Executive Board, who will serve as officers of the Executive Committee and the Newaygo County Republican Party. The offices of Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer are authorized. The Executive Committee shall fill any vacancies occurring in these offices.

SECTION 2 - PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Executive Committee shall be to establish general policy for and conduct the affairs and business of the Newaygo County Republican Party and to perform such additional duties as may be required by law.

A. To implement all duties imposed by law on the Executive Committee and the Newaygo County Republican Party as provided by Michigan Law.
B. To assist in the election of Republicans to elective office.

C. To publicize Republican issues as adopted by the National and State Republican Party.
D. To elicit grass roots issues from the Republicans who reside in Newaygo County.
E. To broaden membership in the Republican Party among the citizens of Newaygo County.
F. To approve the establishment of all those Republican organizations within Newaygo County that will enhance the activities of the Republican Party. Minutes of all Republican organizations will be presented to the Executive Committee at the regular monthly meetings.

SECTION 3- MEMBERSHIP:

The membership of the Executive Committee shall consist of Elected Members and At-Large Members. The Elected Members shall consist of a number of persons equal to the number of County Offices and the State Legislative Offices for which Republican candidates were nominated in the two last prior primary elections. The At-Large Members shall be equal in number to the Elected Members. The Elected Members shall be those persons nominated by the Republican Party for County Offices and State Legislative Offices representing Newaygo County in the last prior primary election.

The Chair, with the approval of the Executive Board, shall select a slate of candidates to serve as At-Large Members from Republican registered voters. The selection of the slate shall represent as fair and equal representation of Newaygo County Precincts as possible. The slate will be presented at the County Fall Convention on even numbered years. Additional nominations can be made from the floor at the Convention. All nominees must be registered voters in Newaygo County and be elected by a majority vote of the Executive Committee and Precinct Delegates.

ARTICLE III - THE EXECUTIVE BOARD

SECTION 1 - PURPOSES AND DUTIES:

A. To perform all duties delegated to the Newaygo County Republican Executive Board by legislative enactment, and such other duties provided by law. To perform the duties of the Executive Committee in the event that the executive Committee is unable to perform such duties, whether due to lack of Quorum or otherwise.
B. To direct, manage and supervise the affairs and business the Republican Party and the Committee of Newaygo County, Michigan.

SECTION 2 - OFFICERS

A. The officers of the Executive Board shall be a Chair, a Vice-Chair of the opposite sex from the Chair, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and such other officers as may be appointed by the Chair with the approval of the Executive Committee.
B. The Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer shall be elected by the Executive Committee within 30 days following the Fall Convention held in even numbered years. The term of office shall be for two years commencing Jan 1 of the odd numbered year.
C. Vacancies. If an officer shall resign or become ineligible to hold office, there shall be a vacancy in that office. If a vacancy occurs in the office of Chair, the powers of the Chair shall be assumed immediately and automatically by the Vice-Chair until a new Chair is elected. All vacancies in offices shall be filled by election by the Executive Committee for the remainder of the term.

SECTION 3 - DUTIES OF OFFICERS

A. COUNTY CHAIR - The duties of the Chair shall be those provided in the By -laws, and also such other duties provided by law as may be required by action of the Executive Board, Executive Committee, and the Newaygo County Republican Party including but not limited to the following.
1. The Chair shall be the chief spokesman of the Newaygo County Republican Party, no other person shall speak for or in the name of the Executive Committee of the Newaygo County Republican Party without the express authorization of the Executive Committee.
2. The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Executive Committee, Executive Board and Newaygo County Republican Party and shall be a voting member of all other standing and special committees.
3. The chair shall serve as the Temporary Convention Chair at all County Conventions.
4. With the exception of the Finance Committee, the Chair shall appoint the chair and members of all committees with the advice and consent of the Executive Board and Committee and may remove committee chair and members at the Chairs discretion.
5. The Chair shall be responsible for directing the administration of the headquarters and staff, if any.
6. The Chair shall be responsible for managing the day to day affairs of the Executive Board and Newaygo County Republican Party.
7. The Chair shall coordinate the activities of the Republican Party organization within the county.
8. The Chair shall be a member of the Finance Committee and shall submit a proposed two (2) year budget for review and approval or modifications by the Finance Committee.
9. The Chair may hire or fire full or part time personnel for positions approved by the Executive Committee.
10. The Chair shall submit reports to the Executive Committee and Board as may be required by action of the Executive Committee and/or Board.
11. The Chair shall keep the Executive and Newaygo County Republican Party Committees and Board informed of programs and activities.
12. The Chair may assign to other officers and committees such duties as may be necessary.
13. The Chair shall insure that all resolutions approved by the Executive Committee are carried out as prescribed in the resolutions.
14. The Chair shall perform other duties as prescribed by these Bylaws.

B. VICE CHAIR: The Vice Chair shall preside at meetings of the Executive Committee in the absence of or at the request of the Chair and shall perform such other duties as directed by the Chair and/or the Executive Committee. In the event the Chair is unable to act, the powers and duties of the Chair shall be assumed by the Vice Chair until inability is removed or until the Chair shall again take up the duties of the office.
C. 2ND VICE CHAIR: The 2nd Vice Chair shall be responsible for organizing and carrying out such other duties as shall be assigned by the Chair or the Executive Committee when possible. The position is to be determined by the Chair, with the advice and consent of the Executive Committee
D. RECORDING SECRETARY: The Secretary shall perform all the duties normally incident to the office of Secretary and in particular shall keep a permanent record of the minutes and attendance at all meetings of the Newaygo County Republican Executive/ County Republican Committees and Board ; shall furnish a copy of the minutes of the most recent Newaygo County Republican Executive/ County Republican Committees and Board meetings to each member of the Newaygo County Republican Executive/ County Republican Committees and Board, who requests the same. Shall provide a copy of minutes to Correspondence Secretary every month.
E. CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY: The Correspondence Secretary will handle all correspondence of the Newaygo County Republican Executive/County Committees and Board and keep a mailing list and telephone numbers of all members. This position is to be determined by the Chairman, with the advice and consent of the Executive Committee.
F. TREASURER: The duties of the Treasurer shall be those provided by law, and also such other duties provided by law as may be required by the Chair or by action of the Newaygo County Republican Party Executive/County Committees and Board, including but not limited to the following.
1. The Treasurer shall have the care and custody of all moneys paid to the Newaygo County Republican Party.
2. The Treasurer shall deposit, within thirty business days, all funds received by the Newaygo County Republican Party in the name of The Newaygo County Republican Party in a Financial Institution designated by the Executive Committee.
3. The Treasurer shall disburse funds in a timely manner for expenditures, debts and obligations of the Newaygo County Republican Party. All expenditures shall be authorized in advance by the Chairman. Checks written for all budget expenditures shall require the signature of the Treasurer.
4. The Treasurer shall serve as Chairman of the Finance Committee.
5. The Treasurer shall oversee, an accurate account, in permanent records, of all receipts and disbursements of funds of the Newaygo County Republican Party , using proper and orderly methods of keeping records showing the payee, amount and purpose of each check; and said records upon reasonable request, shall be open to inspection by any member of the Newaygo County Republican Party and shall render statements of the revenues, expenditures, outstanding obligations and cash balance at each regular meeting of the Newaygo County Republican Party.
6. The Treasurer shall prepare and file all legally required campaign finance reports, maintaining copies of such reports as required by state law.
7. At the close of each calendar year, the Treasurer shall submit an annual statement and report as of December 31 of each year setting forth the financial condition of the Newaygo County Republican Party and summarizing its income and expenditures. The Treasurer shall forward the reports to the officers by the first day of March of the year following and shall present a copy to the Newaygo County Executive Committee and to the party at the next regular meeting.
8. The Treasurer with the Chair shall maintain a current roster of the membership of the Newaygo County Republican Executive Committee and Party officers, and elected Republican County officials, Precinct Delegates and a listing of the dues paying membership of the Newaygo County Republican Party, including their correct mailing address and telephone numbers and preferred email address..
9. The Treasurer shall furnish to his/her successor all funds, accounts, and all other property pertaining to the affairs of the Treasurer upon leaving office.
10. DEPUTY TREASURER: The Deputy Treasurer position if filled shall assume the powers and duties of the Treasurer, as defined in Article III, Sec. 3, F. during the absence or inability of the Treasurer. This position is to be determined by the Chair, with the advice and consent of the Executive Committee.

SECTION 4-ELIGIBILITY :
Being a Precinct Delegate is not a prerequisite to being nominated or elected an At-Large Member of the Executive Committee and shall not preclude them from being an officer of the Executive Board; however, all officers must be registered voters of and reside in, Newaygo County.

SECTION 5-RECORDS
All records and materials received or prepared by the officers or employees of the Newaygo County Republican Party Executive Board in discharge of their duties shall be the property of the Executive Committee and each officer or employee at the conclusion of his or her term of service shall deliver all such records and materials to his or her successor or to the Chair.
ARTICLE IV COMMITTEES

SECTION 1 - STANDING COMMITTEES :

The following committees shall be the standing committees of the Newaygo County Republican Party Executive Committees.

A. FINANCE COMMITTEE There shall be a Finance Committee, which shall consist of the Treasurer who shall serve as the chair, the Deputy Treasurer, the County Chair and no more than four (4) persons to be appointed by the County Chair with the approval of the Executive Committee. The Finance Committee shall be responsible for developing and implementing the fundraising plan of the Executive Committee.

The Finance Committee shall review the proposed two year budget which shall be submitted to it by the County Chair and may approve or modify the budget by majority vote. The Finance Committee shall submit the proposed budget as approved or modified by its action by to Executive Committee for review and approval or modification by the Executive Committee.

It is recommended that the Finance Committee meet at least quarterly and regularly report to the Executive Committee the current status of the financial policies and programs of the Executive Committee and may recommend such changes and alterations in the budget as are necessary when actual revenues and revised revenue projections are not adequate to support budget expenditures. Recommendations of the Finance Committee with reference to the budget shall be presented to the Executive Committee for acceptance or modification at the next Executive Committee meeting.

B. YOUNG REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE: The Young Republican Committee if any shall educate the younger citizens in Newaygo County of the Republican Partys purpose. They shall work on developing an interest in local politics to young people ages 13-22.
C. LINCOLN DAY DINNER COMMITTEE The Lincoln Day Dinner Committee shall set the date for the dinner, make catering arrangements, set ticket prices, arrange for speakers, arrange for advertisement and invitations for the dinner, and make all arrangements for the fundraiser held in the spring of each year. The committee shall advise the Chair and the Newaygo County Republican Party Executive Committee with respect to all of their responsibilities and shall perform other responsibilities as directed by the Chair or the Executive Committee.

SECTION 2 - COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

It is recommended that Standing Committees meet on a regular basis and shall then advise the Chair and the Newaygo County Republican Party Executive Committee with respect to all matters of their responsibilities and shall perform other responsibilities as directed by the Chair or Executive Committee.

A.REMOVAL FROM STANDING COMMITTEES: A member of a Standing Committee of the Executive Committee may be removed by the Executive Committee or Chairman.

SECTION 3 - OTHER COMMITTEES:

A. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: The Membership Committee shall develop and implement a membership program to maintain and increase the dues paying members of the Newaygo County Republican Party. The membership and officers of the Membership Committee shall be determined by the Chair, with the advice and consent of the Executive Committee.
B. COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: The Communications Committee shall develop and add a variety of action plans for the Newaygo County Republican Party, including but not limited to, letter to editor programs, volunteer recruitment, political and issues forums, political interest mailings, and preparation of a newsletter. The membership and officers of the Communications Committee shall be determined by the Chair with the advice and consent of the Executive Committee.
C. EVENTS, HOSPITALITY, AND RECOGNITION COMMITTEE: This committee shall develop and implement a variety of events and programs, including but not limited to, all non-fundraising events and County Conventions, a visitor/guest welcoming program, volunteer programs, a recognition letter program and a Newaygo County Republican Party recognition program. The membership to this committee shall be determined by the Chair, with the advice and consent of the Executive Committee.
D. CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE: The Campaign Committee shall develop and implement programs to recruit and train reliable party workers, precinct delegates and qualified Republican candidates. The membership and officers of the Campaign Committee shall be determined by the Chair, with the advice and consent of the Executive Committee.

The Chair may appoint such other committees as deemed necessary.

ARTICLE V - MEETINGS
A. Meetings shall be held by the Newaygo County Republican Party Executive Committee and/or Executive Board meetings at the discretion of the County Chair
B. Special meetings may be called by the County Chair, when the business of the respective Committee requires and the Chair shall call a special meeting of the Executive Committee upon request, of a majority of the Executive Committee.
C. After three consecutive unexcused absences by At-Large members from the regular Newaygo County Republican Executive Committee meetings the Chair may dismiss and replace unexcused At-Large members without prior notice.

ARTICLE VI - QUORUM
A. Quorum to do business for any meeting of the Newaygo County Republican Party Executive Committee shall consist of six members of the Executive Committee
B. A Quorum of the any other Committee or Subcommittee of the Newaygo County Republican Party shall consist of a majority of its members present.

ARTICLE VII - ENDORSEMENTS

A. Endorsements, financial or otherwise, shall not be given to candidates prior to a Primary Election unless there is only one candidate for the office, or unless a2/3 majority of the entire Executive Committee votes to endorse a candidate.
B. Endorsements, financial or otherwise, may be given in a General Election candidates for city, township, village, County Board of Commissioners, County Elected Officials or candidates for the state House of Representatives or State Senate who have been dues-paying members in good standing of the Newaygo County Republican Party since the first day of July preceding the General Election. A ?member in good standing? does support activities and other Party sponsored events as stated in Article IX.(D) in these bylaws. Endorsements, financial and otherwise, may be given to state wide or national candidates in the General Election if recommended by the Finance Committee and approved by the Executive Committee.
C. The Executive Committee can consider public endorsement of propositions and proposals from any local committee or statewide ballot at any regularly scheduled meeting with a quorum present, as long as notice of such consideration is provided to Executive Committee members one week prior to the meeting.
D. The Executive Committee has the ability to :
A. Table the proposal for a definite indefinite period of time.
B. Disapprove the proposal.
C. Take such action as it may deem appropriate.

CONDUCT OF OFFICERS It is the policy of the Executive Committee that the officers of the Newaygo County Republican Party Executive Board in their official capacity not endorse partisan or non-partisan candidates in a contested primary election, unless approved by a 2/3 majority of the Executive Committee.

ARTICLE VIII - PROCEDURE

Robert?s Rule of Order, Newly Revised shall govern the Executive Committee and its standing or special committees in all cases where said rules are not in conflict with these Bylaws.

ARTICLE IX.- MEMBERSHIP TO NEWAYGO COUNTYREPUBLICAN PARTY
A. Annual minimum payment of dues is as follows:
1. $30.00 for a regular membership (minimum) Annual payment of dues over and above regular membership (minimum) will designate contributing member status.
2. Membership for Young Republicans, aged 13-22, is granted after the requirement of attendance to three (3) meetings, functions, campaign activities or other party sponsored events is fulfilled within a 12 month period.
B. The Executive Committee may alter the amount for dues, create additional types, or qualifications for membership as they may deem necessary or useful from time to time.
C. By becoming a member of the Newaygo County Republican Party, each member consents to submission of his or her name and address to the National and State Republican Party.
D. It is expected, but not required, that Republican Nominees and County Elected Officials become dues-paying members because a member in good standing does support the Newaygo County Republican Party by attending meetings, functions, campaign activities and other Party-sponsored events.

ARTICLE X - AMENDMENT OF THE BYLAWS
A. All proposed amendments to these Bylaws shall be first submitted in writing to the Newaygo County Republican Party Executive Committee at least thirty days before the date on which such proposed amendments are to be voted.
B. No amendment shall be adopted until it has received a favorable simple majority vote of the Newaygo County Republican Party Executive Committee, members present and voting, such favorable vote must be made in person by members of the Newaygo County Republican Party Executive Committee and not by proxy.

ARTICLE XI.- ADOPTION

These Bylaws shall be adopted when approved by a majority of the total membership of the Newaygo County Republican Party Executive Committee present and voting at the meeting where they are presented. These Bylaws shall govern the conduct of the Newaygo County Republican Party Executive Committee and its officers and committees upon adoption by the Newaygo County Republican Party Executive Committee. When adopted, these Bylaws shall remain in force and effective for the Newaygo County Republican Party Executive Committee, until they are brought up for revision. The Secretary shall deliver to each member of the Newaygo County Republican Party Executive Committee a copy of these Bylaws following the adoption of these Bylaws.
These bylaws of The Newaygo County Republican Party have been revised and approved by the Newaygo County Republican Party Committee and Board on
Date 8-14-14

The Republican Platform

We The People: A Restoration of Constitutional Government
*A Restoration of Constitutional Order:Congress and the Executive
*Defending Marriage Against An Activist Judiciary
*A Sacred Contract: Defense of Marriage
*Living Within Our Means: A Constitutional Budget
*Federalism and The Tenth Amendment
*The Continuing Importance of Protecting the Electoral College
*Voter Integrity to Ensure Honest Elections
*The First Amendment:
The Foresight of Our Founders to Protect Religious Freedom
*The First Amendment: Speech that is Protected
*The Second Amendment: Our Right to Keep and Bear Arms
*The Fourth Amendment: Liberty and Privacy
*The Fifth Amendment: Protecting Private Property
*The Ninth Amendment: Affirming the People?s Rights
*The Sanctity and Dignity of Human Life
*Respect for Our Flag: Symbol of the Constitution
*American Sovereignty in U.S. Courts

We are the party of the Constitution, the solemn compact which confirms our God-given individual rights and assures that all Americans stand equal before the law. Perhaps the greatest political document ever written, it defines the purposes and limits of government and is the blueprint for ordered liberty that makes the U.S. the world?s freest, most stable, and most prosperous nation. Its Constitutional ideals have been emulated around the world, and with them has come unprecedented prosperity for billions of people.

In the spirit of the Constitution, we consider discrimination based on sex, race, age, religion, creed, disability, or national origin unacceptable and immoral. We will strongly enforce anti-discrimination statutes and ask all to join us in rejecting the forces of hatred and bigotry and in denouncing all who practice or promote racism, anti-Semitism, ethnic prejudice, or religious intolerance. We support efforts to help low-income individuals get a fair chance based on their potential and individual merit; but we reject preferences, quotas, and set-asides as the best or sole methods through which fairness can be achieved, whether in government, education, or corporate boardrooms. In a free society, the primary role of government is to protect the God-given, inalienable, inherent rights of its citizens, including the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Merit, ability, aptitude, and results should be the factors that determine advancement in our society.

The Republican Party includes Americans from every faith and tradition, and our policies and positions respect the right of every American to follow his or her beliefs and underscore our reverence for the religious freedom envisioned by the Founding Fathers of our nation and of our party. As a matter of principle, we oppose the creation of any new race-based governments within the United States.

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