Republicans of Missouri
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Events
Vernon County, Missouri Republicans
Next VCRC Meeting
Vernon County Republican Committee Monthly Meetings
We've outgrown our space!
- Please join us at our new meeting location -
Location: First Christian Church Fellowship Hall
204 South Washington, Nevada MO
(The fellowship hall is the free standing building just to the west of the church)
Date: First Monday of Each Month
Times: 5:00 - Doors Open & Buffet Line Starts
5:30 - Meeting Starts
Dinner or snacks served unless otherwise noted
Meetings are open to the public, but we do reserve the right to remove anyone with a disruptive agenda.
Vernon County Republican Committee Officers (2022 - 2024)
(Note: Contact information is provided as a service to residents and voters.
Any unauthorized use will be prosecuted to the fullest extent possible. Unauthorized use will also be reported to the FBI at this site)
VC Central Committee Officers
Chair: Cyndia Haggard
vcrcmo@gmail.com
Vice-Chair: Jerry Wadel
Secretary: Dennis Turner
Treasurer: April Mosher
125th Congressional Committee Officers
Chair: Frieda Hickman
Vice-Chair: Ted Koller
Secretary: Jerry Haggard
Treasurer: Marleah Trelease
Vernon County Central
Committee Men and Women by Ward or Township
(Committee people are also a part of the legislative committee.)
We have a number of vacant positions in various wards and townships.
If you are interested in serving as a committee person for your ward or township, please contact our Chair, listed above.
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These positions must be filed for every two years on even number years. Filing periods run from the first Tuesday in February to the last Tuesday in March. There is no fee to file for a committee person position, but the filing is done at the County Clerk's office. If there is no opposition, the person is deemed to be elected at the completion of primary voting. Interim vacant positions can be filled by a vote to appoint which is conducted by the existing Vernon County committee men and women.
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Center Township
Ward 1
David Peterson
Committee Woman - Vacant
Ward 2
Theodore Koller
tkm283@gmail.com
Committee Woman - Vacant
Ward 3
Vacant
Ward 4
Robert Jones
r.r.jones@sbcglobal.net
Valo Jones
r.r.jones@sbcglobal.net
Ward 5
Vacant
Ward 6
Greg Kepler
gakepler@hotmail.com
Melanie Lina
melanie.lina@gmail.com
Ward 7
Jerry Haggard
vcrcmo@gmail.com
Cyndia Haggard
vcrcmo@gmail.com
Ward 8
Vacant
Center Township Outside
Brett Dawn
bbmsa2003@yahoo.com
Crystal Bearce
gomichaelwaltrip@hotmail.com
Bacon Township
John Coleman
Robin Coleman
r_coleman0144@yahoo.com
Badger Township
Vacant
Blue Mound
Dan Gayman
office@churchofisrael.org
Committee Woman - Vacant
Clear Creek Township
Vacant
Coal Township
Vacant
Deerfield Township
Mike Kimmell
rkimmell1960@gmail.com
Pauline Quest
Dover Township
Darrell Hickman
f.dhickman@exede.net
Frieda Hickman
f.dhickman@exede.net
Drywood Township
Andy Brannan
Janie Claflin
claflin@wildblue.net
Harrison Township
Vacant
Henry Township
Vacant
Lake Township
Vacant
Metz Township
Gerald (Jerry) Wadel
jerry.wadel@gmail.com
Committee Woman - Vacant
Montevallo Township
Vacant
Moundville Township
Mike Morris
cemi.mike@gmail.com
Committee Woman - Vacant
Osage Township
Clay Lyons, Jr
col_1_16_@hotmail.com
Pricilla Lyons
col_1_16_@hotmail.com
Richland Township
Vacant
Virgil Township
Jay Bowmaster
jaykimbowmaster@gmail.com
Kim Bowmaster
jaykimbowmaster@gmail.com
Walker Township
Vacant
Washington Township
Scott Buerge
sbuerge@metzbank.com
Charlotte Buerge
Upcoming Events
Our primary focus in 2023 will be school legislation and Initiative Petition reform.
There is a great deal we need to fix, from how our state constitution is amended to our educational system, and a whole lot more. We will be working with our state legislators as well as other counties. Our goal is to return this state, and this country, to the values Americans hold dear. Socialism is not welcome here. Cheating is not welcome here.
We will also be working to put strong conservatives in all levels of government from local boards to state and federal positions. We need leaders who are unafraid of the Marxist Left, are willing to take a stand, and mean what they say.
Come join us. Our meetings are open to the public, and we welcome your ideas and input.
SOCIAL EVENTS
We will also be holding periodic social events. Check back here to find out more.
Please check back for upcoming events.
Past Events
We hope you were able to join us for one or more of these past events.
Be sure to check the Upcoming Events page for more opportunities to share in our family friendly gatherings.
Lincoln Days 2022
MARCH 19th, 5:30
Eagles Lodge - Banquet Room
Get your tickets for dinner, an evening with the candidates, and multiple auctions. Silent, Live, PIES!, and a Dutch Gun Auction (must be present to win).
$30 Single Ticket / $50 per couple
Includes a steak dinner, complimentary wine, beer, or soda
A raffle ticket for door prizes, and
An evening with federal, state & local candidates asking for your vote.
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Stay afterwards & participate in live auctions for great items.
(Electric scooter, air fryer, area business donations, & more)
The Evening's Program
5:30
Doors Open
6:00
Opening Ceremony
Steak & Pork Loin Dinner
Yummy Desserts
Complimentary Beer, Wine, or Soda
Coffee & Tea available
7:00
Speakers
See our speaker lineup below
Auctions Following Speakers
Silent & Live Auctions
Pie Auctions
Dutch Auction for a New Gun, signed by Mark & Patty McCloskey!
Good-bye Address
Representative Patricia Pike
CANDIDATES
- US Senate -
Mark McCloskey
- US House -
Taylor Burks
Bill Irwin
Sarah Walsh
- State Representative -
125th District (Bates, Cedar, Vernon)
Dane Diehl
Andrew Hurt
Dennis Turner
127th District (Barton, Cedar, Dade, Jasper)
Ann Kelley
- Local Candidates -
- Health Board -
Bethany Fast
Charolette Turner
- School Board -
Morgan Barker
Adam Dean
County Clerk
Sheree Gayman
Presiding Commissioner
Joe Hardin
Joe Wilson
- City Council -
Bill Miles (April 5th Election)
For more information on candidates go to
Auction Items Listed Below as We Update the Site
PIES - Delicious Homemade Pies
French Silk
Coconut Cream
Strawberry/Rhubarb
Pecan
Chocolate Cream
Peanut Butter
and more!
Dutch Gun Auction
1. Buy a raffle ticket ($10 each, 6 for $50, 20 for $100)
2. All matching stubs go in a bowl
3. Periodically, all but one ticket are drawn and discarded
4. When only one ticket is left, one additional ticket is auctioned off
5. Both tickets are put in a container, and one is drawn out.
Obviously, you must be present to win!
Live & Silent Auctions
Electric Scooter
Air Fryer
Old fashioned popcorn machines
Kitchen Essential Baskets full of goodies!
and more
Silent
AutoZone Socket Set Soleil Tan GCs
Pecan Basket T-Shirts Stuffed Collectible Bears
Connors Auto Oil Change Vivosun Grow Tent
White Grill Cup & GCs Trump Package
Kitchen Essentials Basket Stuffed Child’s Bunny
Buzz’s BBQ $75 GC Gerber Pocket Knife
Curling Iron & Hair Basket Portable PA System
O’Reilly Power Torque 22 piece Spline socket set
Martha Stewart King Comforter Set
Ammo—45, 44-40, 270, 308, 300
(Federal, Hornady, Remington, Winchester)
Wild Turkey Fed duck print, hat, knives, grill set, glasses
Uranium Glass Opalescent Hobnail Fan
Live
Metal USA Flag Handmade Flag Quilt
My Pillow King Sheets GE Microwave
Ninja Foodie Air Fryer Firework Assortment
Kitchen Essentials Baskets
Gerber Pocket Knife
Vintage Style Popcorn Cart (2)
Go Trax Electric Scooter
Milwaukee 12 Volt Drill/Drive Kit
Ammo—45, 30-30, 270, 300
(Federal, Hornady, Remington, Winchester)
Pies
Coconut Crème, French Silk, Strawberry/Rhubarb,
Pecan, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Crème, Peach, Cherry, and two surprises!
Dutch Raffle — 9mm Gun
Smith & Wesson M&P Shield EZ
Our New Legislative District - the 125th
Includes
South half of Bates
North half of Cedar
and all of Vernon
July 3rd, 2021 Fireworks Festival - In Conjunction with Dry Gulch Fireworks
Held at Emery's Truck Stop
Speaker Mark McCloskey
Candidate for US Senate
Other speakers included Ed Emery, Candidate for US House of Represenataives and Rick Brattin, our State Senator for the 31st District
The Evening's Program
5:30
Doors Open
6:00
Opening Ceremony
Nevada Home School Choir
Nevada High School Jr ROTC Flag Ceremony
Dinner Buffet ($10)
Chili Dinner
Baked Potato bar
Various Homemade Desserts
Iced Tea, Coffee, or Lemonade
7:00
Speakers
See our speaker lineup below
Raffle Following Speakers
(Raffle Tickets $5 each or $20 for 20
NRA - ILA
Kelvin Curtis
Grassroots Field Coordinator
https://libertyrepublic.net/nra-page.html
Danial Hartman, for
Josh Hawley, US Senator
Republican Primary Candidates
US House of Representatives
Tricia Swartz for Vicki Hartzler
Incumbent
Neil Gist
Primary Challenge
MO Lt Governor
Mike Kehoe
MO State Senate, District 31
Jack Bondon
Current State Rep for District 56
Rick Brattin
Current Auditor for Cass County
MO House Rep, 4th District
Patricia Pike
Vernon County Sheriff
David (Tiny) Johnson
Current Chief of Police, Rich Hill
Jason Mosher
Incumbent
Vernon County Assessor
Lena Kleeman
VC Northern Commissioner
Cindy Thompson
VC Treasurer/Collector
Brent Banes
Lincoln Days
February 28, 2020
Where: Home Economics Room at The Fair Grounds
1641-1679 E Ashland St, Nevada, MO 64772
(Take Ashland St all the way to the last building on the right.)
Pictures below are from our 2018 Lincoln Days event.
Click any picture to zoom in.
2020 Area Merchant Raffle Donations
Our thanks to the merchants listed below, who have generously donated to our raffle.
Gold Tier ($100+)
Drywood Marksmanship Academy
One hour precision pistol and riffle shooting course. Guns & ammo provided.
Silver Tier ($50 - $99.99)
Debbie's Herb Shop
90 Day Gift Certificate Whole Body Vibration
Heartland Tractor Company
Toy Tractor
Orscheln
Toolbox, Worklight, Flashlight
R&R Equipment
Toy Farm Vehicles
Bronze Tier ($25. - $49.99)
Chair Mart Showcase
Howard Miller Clock
Individual (Anonymous)
Silver Trump Coin
Two Humorous Books - Why Vote for Democrats
Nevada Coin
Silver One Ounce Trump Coin
Four Trump 2020 Bills
MO Northern Pecan Growers
Tin of Assorted Pecan Treats
Pat's Designs
Flag Tote & Lunch Bag, Embroidery to be added
Rinehart Jewelry
$25 Gift Certificate
Ring TV & Appliance
Weatherband Radio
Contributing
Kitchen Essentials
Kitchen Towel & Gift Certificate
May's Floral
Lotion Set
Rockpile
Gift Certificate
Additionally, we want to thank the following folks who donated money to help fund this event.
Hancock Automotive
Patricia Pike, MO Representative - 126th
Anonymous
2020 Lincoln Days Banquet
2019 & Older
Events
- 2018 -
A Busy Year
Coffee & Conversation
Our thanks to Traci and the crew at Kitchen Essentials for hosting this informative update from our State and Federal representatives. Visit their store at 131 E Walnut, Nevada or their website by clicking here.
2018 Ballot Issues Lunch & Learn
Our thanks to the Vernon County Commissioners, Representative Patricia Pike, and the City of Nevada for hosting a Lunch and Learn on October 3rd. The purpose was to learn more about the issues that will be on the ballot on November 6th.
President Trump 2018 Primary Rally In Springfield, MO
Joe & Ronette Wilson were fortunate enough to get tickets to President Trump's recent rally in Springfield. Below are a few pictures from the event. (Congrats, Joe & Ronette - the rest of us are jealous!)
Kansas City BBQ Society's Low & Slow BBQ Photos
Mike Buehler, County Clerk, and Joe Hardin, Vernon County Presiding Commissioner, spent a long Saturday on a hot pavement cooking up some incredible BBQ for the annual KCBS Low & Slow BBQ event.
Sheldon Picnic Photos
Mike Buehler, County Clerk, and Brandon Fisher, candidate for Assoc Circuit Judge,
participated in the Sheldon Picnic Sled Pull.
Coffee with Senator Blunt at Precision Coffee
Meet and Greet with Senator Roy Blunt on 7/21/18 at Precision Coffee, located at 127 E Cherry in Nevada.
Senator Blunt provided current information on a variety of issues and took a number of audience questions
Vernon County Youth Fair 2018
The Vernon County Republican Committee worked in the Diner & Pop Shack on July 10th, serving the crowd who turned out for events such as Super Teen. Below are pictures from the evening's festivities.
The VCRC purchased a small animal at the Youth Fair auction & is donating the meat to a local food bank.
Mariska Buehler, took second place in the Archery Shooting competition. It's not the first time this eleven year old has made the news. In 2017, she donated her hair to Wigs for Kids, and in 2015 she was featured in the news for her efforts to collect clothing for other children. Mariska is the daughter of our very own Mike Buehler, who is running for re-election as Vernon County's County Clerk. Congrats to Mike & Jeannie, and especially Mariska. You make us all proud.
Bushwhacker Days 2018
June 9th & 10, 2018
Booth #s: 6 & 7, East side of square
We hope you were there to celebrate Missouri's heritage
Make America Great Again!
Some of the sights of the day
The Evening's Program
5:30
Doors Open
6:00
Opening Ceremony
ROTC Flag Ceremony
ACPE Homeschool Choir
Dinner Buffet
Catered by Mike Beeman Catering
Turkey or Brisket
Cheesy Potatoes
Coleslaw
Green Beans
Hot Rolls
Carrot Cake
Iced Tea, Coffee, or Lemonade
7:00
Speakers
Keynote Address by
Mike Parson
Missouri Lt. Governor
https://ltgov.mo.gov/bio
Candidates & Elected Officials
Patricia Pike,
MO State Representative
Bill Yarberry,
Candidate for Mo State Representative
John Webb,
Candidate for US House of Representatives
4th Congressional District
Tricia Swartz, Political Director
for Vicky Hartzler,
Congresswoman, US House of Representatives
4th Congressional District
Judge David Munton,
Circuit Judge, 28th Circuit Court
Mike Buehler,
Vernon County Clerk
Brandon Fisher,
Vernon County Candidate for
Associate Circuit Judge
Primary Candidates for the
Senate seat currently held by McCaskill
Tony Monetti
Courtland Sykes
Lincoln Days
April 27, 2018
Where: Home Economics Room at The Fair Grounds
1641-1679 E Ashland St, Nevada, MO 64772
Lincoln Days 2018 is in the history books!
It was a great event, full of Republicans who are interested in a voice in the function and direction of our government.
The buffet dinner from Mike Beeman Catering was delicious as always, the weather was perfect, and the speakers had lots to say. Pictured below are a few of the candidates who were out to earn the votes of their constituents.
If you missed attending, watch this page for other events throughout the year. We need you, together we are a much louder voice, and together we will continue to correct the problems caused by eight failed years of progressive government.
A special thank you to the ROTC for their beautiful flag ceremony, and to the ACPE Homeschool Choir who did an outstanding job. We were fortunate to have such an incredible group of youngsters present to start the evening's events. These incredible members of Vernon County's youth represent the future of our country.
Click on any picture to zoom in.