WV Delegation Returns from Young Republicans National Federation Convention

Press Release

Monday, July 13, 2009 Contact: Lisa Peana

For Immediate Release (304) 730-4599

　WV Delegation Returns from Young Republicans National Federation Convention

National Committeeman Elected to Regional Position

Kenova, WV - The West Virginia Young Republicans Delegation returned from the Young Republican National Federation Convention that was held in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Kevin Noe, WVYR National Committeeman was elected Sunday as Secretary for the Southern Region.

“I’m honored to serve, and I am determined to work to build a better network of Young Republicans that will continue to work to strengthen our core values,” said Noe.

The YRNF Convention activities included board meetings, the election of officers, establishing dates for future national meetings, appointment of positions, and establishing a statement for the YRNF.

“It was a privilege to be part of WV’s full delegation to be seated at the convention which is the first time in recent history that WV carried full voting power.” added Mike Howerton, WV YR chairman.

The convention began Wednesday, July 8^th and concluded Sunday, July 12^th. The WVYR Delegation consisted of 5 YR’s allowing WV to cast the state’s full voting power. The Delegation include Mike Howerton, Chairman; Kevin Noe, National Committeeman; Lisa Peana, Executive Director; Matt Clay, Secretary; Jamison Jeffrey, delegate.

For more information about the WVYR visit

www.wvyr.org

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Young Republicans come Together in Logan

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Shane Wilson

Monday, June 08, 2009 Director, Underwood Institute

304-768-0493

Young Republicans come Together in Logan

CHARLESTON, W. Va. – Young Republicans are gathering to charter a club at Shoney's in Logan on Friday, June 19 at 6:00P.M. With the mission to organize a vibrant and effective group that can bring the message of the Republican Party to southern West Virginia, these young people will make history as they begin to challenge the cronyism and corruption of the Democratic establishment that has controlled the coal fields for seventy plus years. The West Virginia Federation of Young Republicans is an organization open to all Republicans from ages 18 – 40. The group welcomes all Republicans and interested parties in Logan County and the region to rally with them to improve the government and economy. For more information, contact Christ Trent at 828-404-5284 or Scotty Robertson at 304-687-8579.

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Paid for by the West Virginia Republican Party

Chairman Steele Addresses WV YR’s

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Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Contact: Lisa Peana

For Immediate Release (304) 730-4599

Chairman Steele Addresses WV YR’s

YR’s Accept Challange

Charleston, WV – RNC Chairman Friday night spoke to nearly 250 Republicans and in his remarks he addressed the WV Young Republicans to take action.

“We are determined not to live in the past, but to look forward to a prosperous future,” said Kevin Noe, National Committeeman for the WV YR, “It’s time we stand up, with a clear voice and let our state leaders know that we are going to take charge of our state's future. Realizing that the status quo is no longer acceptable in West Virginia, the Young Republicans are prepared to bring much needed change to Mountain State government.”

The Young Republicans are prepared to lead the way into next year’s election to let the voters of WV know where their representatives stand on key issues.

“We have representatives in Charleston and Washington that are not working for the people of West Virginia, and it’s time we let them know we are not happy with them. It's time to tell them that the radical Cap and Trade laws will kill West Virginia's coal industry. It’s time we stand up and let them know that we support the sanctity of life and traditional marriage.

“It’s time that we start making our voice heard. This is our state and our nation, we need to start acting like it and get involved,” added Noe.

For more information about the WV Young Republicans, please visit www.wvyr.org

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West Virginia YR Chair says “Stimulus Bill Bad for Nation”

Kenova, WV - Wednesday evening, the US House of Representatives passed an appropriations bill termed as a Stimulus Package to the tune of $819 Billion dollars.

"The Democrats on Capitol Hill who voted for this bill should explain to the American people how spending money on things like STD prevention, computers, upgrades to offices, etc will help the American people get jobs,” said Ashley Stinnett, Chairman of the West Virginia Young Republicans. “The overwhelming majority of Americans do not realize what all was in this bill that will be so bad for this nation.”

Even if the debt created will be paid on time, the additional interest alone will surpass $300 billion dollars - twice the amount spent on the war on Iraq .

“This is not a stimulus package, it’s a pork laden bill that amounts to nothing but a huge government expansion at the cost of taxpayers across America ,” said Gary Abernathy, Executive Director of the West Virginia Republican Party.

“It should be noted that not one Republican in the US House voted for this bill, and its negative effects on the US economy are placed squarely on the Democrats’ shoulders,” said Stinnett. “How can future generations be expected to succeed if they are being burdened by irresponsible government spending today?”

Republicans have been calling for tax cuts for employers and citizens in order to help businesses keep jobs and individuals return money back into the economy to turn our economy around rather than more government spending, which is being advocated by the Democrats in Congress.
“All this bill does is create an even bigger government bureaucracy,” added Stinnett.

The Young Republicans is the oldest youth political organization in the nation. Members include volunteers and political activists under the age of 40.

Those interested in joining can email: acscj1980@aol.com.

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