Anderson County Republican Party

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2006

October 2, Just More Barbecue, Pendleton
Featuring:
Governor Mark Sanford
Congressman Gresham Barrett
Karen Floyd, Candidate for SC Superintendent of Education
Thomas Ravenel, Candidate for SC Treasurer
SC Senator Kevin Bryant presented the Ronald Reagan Faith in Freedom Award to Bennie Sue West
Special Recognition for outgoing Reps Becky Martin and Ronnie Townsend
Music Provided by
Cane Creek

Congressman Gresham Barrett and Rep. Michael Thompson County Councilman Bill McAbee
ACRP Chairman Rick Adkins Congressman Barrett
Governor Sanford Marshall Mitchell, Candidate for Council #2
Karen Floyd Bob Waldrep, Candidate for Council #1
Thomas Ravenel Rep. Thompson and Sen. Bryant
Bennie Sue West escorted by Rep. Thompson Bennie Sue receiving the Ronald Reagan Faith in Freedom Award
Rep. Becky Martin with Senator and Mrs. Bryant Matthew Hilley and House #8 candidate Don Bowen

 

2005

September 12, Just More Barbecue, Pendleton
Keynote Speaker: Governor Mark Sanford
Also Featured: SCGOP Chair Katon Dawson;
Dixie Storm provided the music;
Charles Crowe became first recipient of the Ronald Reagan Faith in Freedom Award.


College Republicans from Anderson College showed up to help

Bluegrass band Dixie Storm provided entertainment

Dan T. Hallman gives his endorsement to Karen Floyd for SC Superintendent of Education

Rick Adkins and Karen Floyd look on as Dan Hallman speaks

Rep. Brian White presents Charles Crowe with the Ronald Reagan Faith in Freedom Award

Charles Crowe receives some well-deserved recognition

Former ACRP Chairman and Just More Barbecue owner Don Quattlebaum

Gov. Sanford poses for a picture with a future Republican voter

Gov. Sanford poses with our own Susan Aiken
 

Rick Adkins and family posing with the Governor

Gov. Sanford poses with the band Dixie Storm

2004

April 26, Anderson Civic Center
Featuring a Debate between GOP Candidates for Anderson County Sheriff
Moderator: Lee Rogers; Timekeeper: Tara Craft Brown


US Soldier Matthew Hilley shared his feelings about being newly returned from the war in Iraq and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Congressman Gresham Barrett reminded us of the importance of supporting our troops and our President and led the invocation.

The debate begins between Sheriff candidates Greg Williamson, John Skipper and David Crenshaw (l-r).

The debate continues.

A full house watches the debate.

 

2003
April 28, Anderson Civic Center
Keynote Speaker: Congressman J.D. Hayworth (AZ)


Mother Libby Black (l) sang the National Anthem  and daughter Marissa Black gave a wonderful presentation on the First Amendment.


(l-r) ACRP Exec. Comm. Susan Aiken, Congressman JD Hayworth, Janice McCord (3rd Congressional District Chairman), Congressman Gresham Barrett and Congressman Jim DeMint.

Congressman Hayworth with Will & Mary McAbee.

Congressman Hayworth with Kevin & Ann Bryant.

Thelma & Bill Trammell with Angela Lowe (center)

Smith Wham & Rosemary Lindley

 

2001
April 30, Merritt Hall, Anderson College
Keynote Speakers: Charlie Condon, Bob Peeler and Mark Sanford,
Candidates for Governor of South Carolina

The Republican Candidates for Governor :

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Fmr. Congressman Mark Sanford

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Lt. Governor Bob Peeler
(with Jane Jones)

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Atty. General Charlie Condon

Republican Unity:

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Republican congressional candidates George Ducwoth and Gresham Barrett

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Republican congressional candidates Jim Klauber and George Ducworth

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(l-r) SC Rep. Michael Thompson, congressional candidate Gresham Barrett, and SC Rep. Brian White

The Gala Event:

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Merritt Hall at Anderson College, where our Bronze Elephant Banquets have been held for the past several years.

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Lt. Gov. Bob Peeler speaking at the podium.

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Former US Rep. Mark Sanford addressing the crowd.

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Atty. General Charlie Condon talks with banquet attendees.


WYFF (NBC - Greenville, SC) reporter Kisha Foster and her photojournalist,   who provided excellent coverage of the event.

 

2000
February 11, Merritt Hall, Anderson College
Keynote Speaker: Ambassador Alan Keyes,
Candidate for President of the United States

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ACRP Chairman Kevin Bryant shares a meal and conversation with Ambassador Keyes.

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Ambassador Keyes addresses the Bronze Elephant attendees.