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Minutes June 2

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Prayer Susan Brown

pledge Bob Jones

Red Skelton’s Pledge monologue

Don Fletcher Read the minutes.

Bob Jones moves to accept the minutes

minutes accepted

Reports from State Convention

Marsha Bjorn – wasn’t present, but is informing on the discussion since the convention.

Presenting the view that the action at the end of the Convention left a vacancy in the state leadership.

Maria Nate

was at the convention. Was on the credentials committee. Ada County, substitude agenda and a slate of delegates. It was the Governors list. Ada County, Power County, and Bannock County were challenged.

Freedom of Opportunity. Genesis of the fight,

Article 7

Cornel Rasor – Was Parliamentarian

broker a deal

4th of July Parade

Float idea –

Kirstan Reabush’s volunteer the garage…

pyramid made from boxes, with a patriotic word on each one.

Tomorrow is the first work party to help.. City Council will walk the route

need candy distributers

Parade – float needs to be in place at 8am. Theme of the float is ‘We the People’

boxes to paint – friday night

platform to build – saturday at 2pm

please bring paint roller.

Budget is around $400.

BBQ –

Corperations – 10 tix/1000

Individuals – $25

August 28,

Freedom Works Matt Kibbe

Charles asked for a review of the bylaws. Marsha, Bob, Kelly McKamey

Will have a preliminary report next month.

July 31 instead

Possible auction

Jeff Carter nominates Elain king as alternate for precinct 6, second by Charles.

Unanimous.

Martel Grover moved to adjourn

Download the entire meeting here

Suit filed to Enjoin unauthorized call of Central Committee Meeting for August 2, 2014 in violation of State Party Rules

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Idaho Republican Party
PRESS RELEASE
July 17th, 2014
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Chairman Barry Peterson
208-343-6405
Idaho Republican Party
For Immediate Release:
Suit filed to Enjoin unauthorized call of Central Committee Meeting for August 2, 2014 in violation of State Party Rules
TWIN FALLS, ID — Today, State Chairman, Barry Peterson, and six members of the Idaho Republican Party Executive Committee, LeeAnn Callear, Vicky Purdy, Bryan Smith, Todd Hatfield, Marla Lawson and John Cross, filed a lawsuit in the District Court in Twin Falls against Mike Mathews and Cindy Siddoway, the two party members who illegally issued a call for a special meeting of the State Central Committee while unilaterally declaring that all state party offices were vacant.

 

“It is with great regret that we have had to take this legal action to enforce State Party Rules. Since June 12, 2014, much effort has been put forth to sit down with Governor Otter to resolve this issue. With no response from the Governor, this action is necessary to uphold the integrity of the Party and the Party Rules.”

 

“The power of the Governor’s office reaches every nook and cranny of the state’s political realm. Yet, the Republican Party is self-governing and has over the years established Rules to operate under. When some feel they are not bound by the Rules, does that mean that power makes right and we can set the Rules aside? For some it does. But I believe for the majority it is still important to operate within the Rules.”

 

“With communication and cooperation, a reasonable solution to this issue can be found. Contrary to some opinions, this dispute is not because I wish to remain Chairman. The objective is to work with and respect the Rules of the Party. With the support of the Governor, we can find an answer.”

 

For more information, contact the Idaho Republican Party Chairman, Barry Peterson, 208-343-6405.

 

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MCRCC Float received “Community First Place” award

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Rexburg Idaho

Thank you again to Bob for heading up the committee and a great big Thank You to the Shane and Kirsten Ruebush family!  All the planning, design and efforts were worth it.  Many people along the parade route cheered the float the symbolism of what are the foundational blocks to the personal freedom of “We The People”.  The award or recognition by the judges as “Community First Place” added satisfaction to the reaction of those on the parade route.  Indeed, the Madison County GOP is about community and the people!  Thank you all!


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Idaho GOP Party Status to be Resolved August 9, 2014

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PRESS RELEASE
June 23, 2014
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Barry Peterson
208-343-6405
Idaho Republican Party

For Immediate Release:

August 9, 2014 State Central Committee Meeting to Resolve

Status of Party Leadership

 

 

Boise, ID — 

 

Statement by the Chairman: “As I have reflected on recent events at the closure of the Convention to now, it seems to me that much can be drawn from the story of the two mothers who brought their claims before King Solomon. Each had a child; one was born alive and one dead. Both claimed the living child. When Solomon proposed to divide that child in two so each could have her half, only one showed a mother’s love by offering to give up her child to save his life. My decision to convene the Rules Committee was motivated solely by my desire to preserve the integrity and rules on which our party was established, and to safeguard the rights of all of our members who, as delegates, voted at the Convention, and reasonably expected that their votes would be honored.”

 

Consistent with the views expressed above, in response to a request by some members of the Republican State Central Committee, I have issued a Call for a Special Meeting of the Republican State Central Committee to be held on August 9, 2014, at an Idaho location to be designated by the Chairmen of the various counties.

 

The Central Committee will be provided the findings and resolutions passed by the Idaho Republican Party Standing Rules Committee, which met on June 19, 2014. All members of the Rules Committee from the seven regions of the state were in attendance at that meeting.

 

The Rules Committee determined that the Convention Delegates chose to retain the current party officers for an additional two year term until the next Convention.

“On Saturday, June 14th delegates of the convention voted that the party officers would remain in office until the next election. Chairman Barry Peterson, 1st Vice Chair Mike Matthews, 2nd Vice Chair Todd Hatfield, Secretary Marla Lawson, and Treasurer Chris Harriman, were all re-elected to those positions to serve until the next convention election regularly scheduled for June or July of 2016.”

“The election of these officers did comply with the Rules of the Idaho Republican Party.

 

The Rules Committee also determined the following with respect to a purported meeting of the Executive Committee to elect new officers:

 

“The meeting of a few State Executive Committee members held on June 18, 2014 was not a duly called and legitimate State Executive Committee meeting of the Idaho Republican Party. The State Chairman did not call the meeting and proper notice was not given. Thus, any actions or decisions from that meeting are null and void.”

 

The Central Committee will be asked to accept or reject the findings and resolutions of the Idaho Republican Party Standing Rules Committee as set out above.

Based upon the outcome of the Central Committee Meeting on August 9, 2014, the Idaho Republican Party will have resolved all pending issues as related to the status of party leadership.

 

For more information, contact the Idaho Republican Party Chairman, Barry Peterson, 208-343-6405.

 

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The Idaho GOP Convention Re-elected Barry Peterson as Chairman of the Idaho Republican Party

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PRESS RELEASE
June 20, 2014
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Barry Peterson
208-343-6405
Idaho Republican Party
For Immediate Release:
The Idaho GOP Convention Re-elected Barry Peterson as Chairman of the Idaho Republican Party

 

Boise, ID — 

In a meeting duly called and consisting of a full quorum in attendance at the State Capitol on June 19, 2014, the Idaho Republican Party Standing Rules Committee determined the following:

 

On Saturday, June 14th delegates of the convention voted that the party officers would remain in office until the next election. Chairman Barry Peterson, 1st Vice Chair Mike Matthews, 2nd Vice Chair Todd Hatfield, Secretary Marla Lawson, and Treasurer Chris Harriman, were all re-elected to those positions to serve until the next convention election regularly scheduled for June or July of 2016.

 

The election of these officers did comply with the Rules of the Idaho Republican Party.

 

The meeting of a few State Executive Committee members held on June 18, 2014 was not a duly called and legitimate State Executive Committee meeting of the Idaho Republican Party. The State Chairman did not call the meeting, nor was proper notice given. Thus, any actions or decisions from that meeting are null and void.

 

For more information, contact Idaho Republican Party Standing Rules Committee Chairman, Ronald M. Nate, 208-403-3609.

 

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PAID Idaho Republican Party Document