November 6, 2012- SWAC Election Night Party

       

Tuesday    November 6, 2012   7:00 p.m.

at the

Clock Tower Restaurant

27 W. Beverley Street

Staunton, VA 24401

RSVP (optional) to Lynn Mitchell (SWAC.girl@gmail.com)

or just come on by and join us

www.clocktowerhistoricstaunton.com

Dutch-treat

Cash Bar ~ Menu available for appetizers/dinner

Big-screen TV and Projector

After numerous requests about getting together on Election Night, we’re trying something new. We have teamed up with the owners of the Clock Tower to provide a place for everyone to gather for fun and to watch election returns. Hope to see you there!

Free parking available on the street or in the Johnson Street Parking Garage (one-half block away). Clock Tower Restaurant is located on the corner of W. Beverley and Lewis Streets in historic Downtown Staunton.

Post Election Night Party Update

Update: Photos of SWAC Election Night Party in downtown Staunton

Senator Emmett Hanger and Kurt Michael talked with people at the SWAC Election Night party held at the Clocktower Restaurant in downtown Staunton as election returns came in on the big screen TVs. Our thanks to Clocktower owners John and Kim for their hospitality in providing the back room and much of their technical equipment for our use. Thanks also to Kurt Michael and Jason Bibeau for their help in setting up the equipment, and to Jason for acting as DJ.

Senator Hanger and Augusta County Supervisor David Karaffa

Kurt Michael and Delegate Dickie Bell

The campaign master himself ... Karl Rove.

The live-blogging area -- thanks, Guys!

Anne and Dickie Bell

Senator Hanger prepares to address the crowd. Kurt Michael (center) helped facilitate the event and Jason Bibeau (right) was DJ and operated the overhead electoral map, filling in the states as they were announced for Mitt Romney and Barack Obama.

Fox News reported about long lines at polls in Virginia.

David Karaffa on stage addressing the crowd in between return announcements. Jason was manning the laptops following Real Clear Politics, CNN, and Fox News online to see what states were being called.

Congressman Bob Goodlatte Skyped into the party around 8:30 p.m. and was projected on the big screen for all to see. By that time, CNN has announced that he had easily won re-election in the 6th District. The Congressman thanked everyone for their support and work.

Neighbors, book club friends, homeschoolers, church friends, long-time GOP volunteers, community leaders, business owners, active military, military veterans, law enforcement veterans, twenty-somethings, thirty-somethings, forty-somethings, and others enjoyed being together. All watched what was hoped to be a celebration event but eventually turned into a disappointing evening when Governor Mitt Romney narrowly lost to the incumbent president.

Dickie Bell, Jason Bibeau, Kurt Michael

Pam Michael and Jason Bibeau studying the returns on multiple computer screens while I live-blogged the event. Bearing Drift colleagues in Richmond kept us up-to-date on what was going on at the Omni where Republicans were gathered hoping to have a victory to celebrate. The huge disappointments of the evening were the losses by Mitt Romney and George Allen, two class acts who poured their hearts and souls into getting their messages to the people.

My thanks to George and Susan Allen for everything they have done for Virginians over the years. Susan is a tireless worker who is a positive, uplifting representative for her husband. Her friendly smile and vibrant personality have always made her a popular guest at events around the state. George -- the Governor -- is a hard-working, principled, dedicated man who truly wanted to once again represent the citizens of our great Commonwealth.

Thank you to all the volunteers who unselfishly gave their time and energy to help our candidates. Thanks to all who came out to party together on such an important night for our country.

Meanwhile, SWAC Political Breakfast will continue to bring in speakers who have timely topics, candidates for public office, and elected officials. We're taking time off to enjoy the holidays so watch for details about January's SWAC Political Breakfast at our website or email SWAC.girl@gmail.com to be added to the SWAC email distribution list.

George Allen:  "Keep the faith, keep working, and always stay strong for Freedom!"
Mitt Romney: Concession speech


Election results for SWAC (Staunton-Waynesboro-Augusta County):

Staunton:
President: Mitt Romney 47%  /  Barack Obama 51%
U.S. Senate: George Allen 48% / Tim Kaine 52%
U.S. Congress: Bob Goodlatte 53% / Andy Schmookler 47%

Waynesboro:
President: Mitt Romney 55% / Barack Obama 44%
U.S. Senate: George Allen 55% / Tim Kaine 45%
U.S. Congress: Bob Goodlatte 60% / Andy Schmookler 40%

Augusta County:
President: Mitt Romney 70% / Barack Obama 28%
U.S. Senate: George Allen 71% / Tim Kaine 29%
U.S. Congress: Bob Goodlatte 75% / Andy Schmookler 25%

Oct 13, 2012 - Lt. Governor Bill Bolling

Speakers: Lt. Governor Bill Bolling

Date:  October 13, 2012

Time:  8:30 a.m.
Place:  Golden Corral
Location: 51 Apple Tree Lane, Waynesboro, VA 22980 
Dutch-treat: Buffet breakfast $10.25 includes coffee & juice

About Our Guest Speaker

Bill Bolling was born and raised in the coalfields of blue collar parents who worked hard and saw him become the first member of the Bolling family to graduate from college.

While in college, he met and married his wife, Jean Anne. In 1981 they moved to the Richmond suburb of Mechanicsville in Hanover County where they put down roots and raised two sons, Matt and Kevin. Bill and Jean Ann have been married 32 years.

Professionally, Lieutenant Governor Bolling is employed as a Vice President with Riggs, Counselman, Michaels and Downes, one of the nation’s largest independent insurance agencies.

In 1991 Bill Bolling sought his first elected office. He was elected to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors and served as a member and Chairman of the Board until 1995.  While serving in local government, he also served as Chairman of the Greater Richmond Economic Development Partnership. 

In 1995 Bill was elected to the Senate of Virginia. In one of Virginia's most hotly contested political campaigns, Bolling defeated a twenty-year incumbent and helped the Republican Party obtain parity in the Senate for the first time.

On November 8, 2005, Bill Bolling was elected to serve as the 40th Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. In an election year that favored Democrats, Bolling received more votes than any other statewide Republican candidate, a testimony to the strength of the campaign he ran and the effectiveness of the message he delivered to the people of Virginia. 

On November 3, 2009, Bill Bolling was re-elected to a second four-year term as Lieutenant Governor with an impressive victory that claimed 57% of the popular vote.

During his second term as Lieutenant Governor, Bolling has focused his attention on getting Virginia’s economy moving again and creating jobs, serving as Chief Jobs Creation Officer in Gov. McDonnell's Cabinet. 

Bill is heading up Virginia's 2012 Mitt Romney for U.S. President campaign, working to return Republicans to the White House. He is running for the 2013 gubernatorial campaign.

Post Breakfast Update

Lt. Governor Bill Bolling and SWAC Political Breakfast moderator Dr. Kurt Michael.
Saturday, October 13, 2012, in Waynesboro.

The crowd of 65+ overflowed to tables outside the private dining room.

Waynesboro City Councilman Mike Harris gave the invocation.

Augusta County Supervisor Jeff Moore led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Introduction of SWAC area elected officials (Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta County) included
Delegate Ben Cline and Delegate Dickie Bell ...

... Councilwoman from Staunton Andrea Oakes ...

... as well as councilmen from Waynesboro Frank Lucente (above) and Mike Harris ...

... Augusta County Supervisor David Karaffa ... 

... Augusta County Supervisor Marshall Pattie (with his son) and Supervisor Jeff Moore.

Bill Bolling was first elected to serve as the 40th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia in 2005 after campaigning throughout the state and in Augusta County. Re-elected in 2009, he was appointed as Virginia's Chief Jobs Creation Officer to serve in Governor Bob McDonnell's cabinet where he has worked with the Governor on getting the Commonwealth's economy going again and creating jobs.

The Lieutenant Governor is heading up Virginia's 2012 Mitt Romney for President campaign, and he is running for Governor of Virginia in 2013.

Frederick County GOP chairman Mike Lindsay.

Supervisor Karaffa with constituent Tom Kelley.

Barb Tillett, long-time Bolling supporter and Republican volunteer.

SWAC blogger Bob Kirchman (center right in green shirt) asked a question of the Lt. Governor.

Bruce and Pam Richmond with the Shenandoah Valley Tea Party Patriots.

 Donna Moser with the Harrisonburg tea party.

Reporter Bob Stuart with the Waynesboro News-Virginian was busy at his keyboard as Del. Cline listened to the Lieutenant Governor.

Jean Ann Bolling

Questions from the crowd.

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Bolling Valley staffers Ashley Myers and Trixie Averill

It was standing room only as the crowd overflowed out the doors.

Marshall Pattie and Bill Bolling

SWAC Husband and SWAC Breakfast moderator goofing around after the event.
Breakfast provided a good opportunity for Valley Republicans as the Lt. Governor fired up the troops for the GOP ticket in these crucial weeks leading to Election Day. Thanks to reporter Bob Stuart for covering the event (see front page article in News-Virginian, Sunday, October 14, 2012), and to everyone for coming out to show support for the GOP and welcome Bill and Jean Ann Bolling to the Valley.

Photos by Lynn R. Mitchell

http://swacgirl.blogspot.com/2012/10/photos-bill-bolling-headlined-swac.html

Cross-posted at Bearing Drift