Christmas Banquet Al-Pam Republican Club

The Al-Pam Republican Club's Annual Christmas Banquet was held on Thursday night at the Vernon James Center, in Plymouth, NC. For Eastern North Carolina it was a major milestone. The leaders who have organized this club are changing Eastern North Carolina politics. Who would have expected such a huge turnout of Republicans in this land of socialism and democrats.

The event was an evening full of fun, cheerfulness, and fellowship. As predicted it was a great opportunity to meet candidates from across the state.

Guests included: Bill Graham, candidate for Governor; Ginny Smith, wife of gubernatorial candidate Fred Smith; Greg Dority, candidate for Lieutenant Governor; Joe Johnson, candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction; Les Merritt, State Auditor; Bob Crumley, candidate for Attorney General; Bill Daughtridge, candidate for State Treasurer; Bob Edmonds, Supreme Court Justice; Dean Stephens, candidate for US Congress, District 1; and Joe McLaughlin, candidate for US Congress, District 3. Never in Eastern North Carolina has there been this great a turnout of Republican candidates.

The list of candidates was truly spectacular and their presentations to the attendees was extremely encourgaing. This is a group of people who represent the best of America and our state.

The featured keynote speaker for the evening was Mr. Paul Chesser. Mr. Chesser is the associate editor of the Carolina Journal. Mr. Chesser has written many articles that have appeared in the The Washington Times, The Washington Post, The Raleigh News and Observer, and The Charlotte Observer. He has been a guest on the Today Show, and many weekly radio shows.

His address entitled, "The Source of Peace in Our Time of Trouble" was inspirational and in keeping with the reality that things are looking up, for America and for the Republican Party with its themes of education, security and freedom.


For those interested in this great new organization, the Al-Pam Republican Club, or who wish to attend future events, please contact President Chris East at (252) 793-9547, (252) 793-2743, or (252) 714-6889. Mr. East can also be reached by email at al-pamrepublicanclub@hotmail.com