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Chairman's Report September 2025

Dear Newberry County Republicans,

As we head into the heart of fall, our local GOP continues to build strong momentum with high-energy meetings, dedicated volunteers, and a focus on advancing conservative values like faith, family, and freedom. We've seen impressive turnout and engagement in recent gatherings, and we're gearing up for an exciting lineup of events that will strengthen our community ties and support Republican causes. Below is a recap of our latest activities, a financial snapshot, and details on upcoming opportunities to join the action.

Recent Highlights

· August 3rd Thursday Meeting (August 21, 2025): We had a fantastic turnout of 78 attendees at the Prosperity Civic Center, including our full executive board. Chairman Alan Jenkins called the meeting to order, with prayer by Kelley Marsh, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Republican Creed. Elected officials like Congressman Ralph Norman (our guest speaker and 2026 gubernatorial candidate), State Rep. Joe White, Senator Ronnie Cromer, City Council Woman Dr Maria Dickerson and others joined us. Norman shared his bold agenda: fixing roads, improving schools, enforcing common-sense bathroom policies, term limits, judicial accountability, creating an SC DOGE to eliminate waste, 100% pro-life and pro-gun stances, and challenging RINOs. Special guests included Moms for Liberty's Caitlin Boyle and past Chairman Alan Gardner. Minutes were approved, and we launched our 2A fundraiser—more on that below!

· Officers Meeting (September 2, 2025): Our core team met to strategize, with Chairman Jenkins opening in prayer. We reviewed speakers, and plans for fundraisers like the 2A and golf tournament fundraisers. We're posting more frequently on Facebook—please repost to amplify our reach! We also detailed Oktoberfest setup, inviting veterans to join our "Honor Our Veterans" theme, and outlined Christmas parades and party preparations.

· Saturday Morning Round Table (September 6, 2025): 16 members gathered at Mid Carolina Country Club, with officers Alan Jenkins, Susan Buck, and Debby Greenlaw present. Sheriff Lee Foster, serving since 1989, spoke on his department's vital roles in law enforcement, court protection, school resource officers, detention, and dispatch. We promoted our fundraisers and encouraged attendance at local meetings like county council (September 17 at 6:00 PM, work session at 5:00 PM) and school board (September 22 at 7:00 PM). Chairman Jenkins shared Romans 13:4, emphasizing the sheriff's role as God's servant for justice. Gary Crain closed in prayer.

· Ladies Lunch Success: Our inaugural event on August 28 at the Antique Mall in Little Mountain drew 8 ladies, including guests from Pomaria interested in joining the GOP. It's a great fellowship opportunity—join us monthly on the 4th Thursday at 11:00 AM. RSVP to Susan Buck at 803-920-5429 so she can confirm seating. Gentlemen, are you interested in a Men's Lunch? Let us know!

Financial Update

Treasurer Debby Greenlaw reports a balance of $6,075.34 as of September 2. This reflects careful stewardship, with funds supporting our events, communications, and outreach. Membership dues are $35 for individuals and $50 for couples—renew or join via our website or see Debby at one of our meetings to help us grow. Proceeds from our fundraisers will bolster these efforts.

Upcoming Events and Initiatives

Mark your calendars for a powerhouse schedule designed to rally conservatives and drive wins in 2026:

· September 18 3rd Thursday GOP Meeting (Thursday, 7:00 PM, Prosperity Civic Center): This is the must-attend event of the month! Join us for an inspiring evening with guest speaker Eighth Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo, who's running for South Carolina Attorney General. With over a decade as solicitor since his 2012 election, Stumbo has a proven track record of tough-on-crime leadership, raising more than $67,000 in a 24-hour period after releasing his nomination papers in July. As a former assistant attorney general under current AG Alan Wilson, he's committed to fighting crime daily, advocating for victims, law enforcement, and principled leadership. Don't miss this chance to hear directly from a dedicated conservative fighter!

· Ladies Lunch (September 25, 11:00 AM, Little Mountain Café): Continue the conversation and build connections—bring a friend!

· 2A Fundraiser – Support Your Rights! We're raffling a SAR9 SOCOM full-size, threaded-barrel pistol to champion Second Amendment freedoms. Tickets are just $20, with only 125 available—selling fast through October 16! Buy online at www.newberrygop.com/tickets or at Wilson Tractor (See Steve), or upcoming events like Oktoberfest. If you know a business to display a poster, contact Chairman Jenkins. All proceeds fuel our mission—get yours today and stand with us for gun rights!

· Newberry Oktoberfest (October 4, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Downtown Newberry): Our tent (in front of Pour Richards Tavern) will be a hub of patriotism with the theme "Honor Our Veterans." We'll have giveaways like pocket constitutions, pens, newsletters, etc. We will also have our  Trump cutout for photos, and patriotic music. Veterans, wear your gear and join us! Sell 2A raffle tickets, promote the golf tournament, and sign up new members. We need 4-6 volunteers per 2-3 hour shift—text Susan Buck at 803-920-5429 to help. Wear Newberry GOP t-shirts or red, white, and blue! Setup at 8:30 AM; meet at Steve's at 7:30 for gear. Note: No morning meeting in October.

· Golf Tournament (November 17, Mid Carolina Country Club): Our flagship fundraiser needs you! We're seeking more teams, sponsors, and volunteers—letters are going out to local businesses, and political candidates are invited. Sign up at meetings or contact Chad Connelly, Alan Jenkins, Marlene, or Tammy. Help make this a hole-in-one for conservative causes!

· Future Speakers: October 16 - Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette; November 20 - SC250's Molly Fortune & SCDOGE’s Wesley Donahue.

· Christmas Parades (December 6, 7, 13) and Party (December 18): Susan Buck and Travis Grimsley are leading—volunteers needed for floats, outreach, dinner, patriotic photos, and silent auction. Start collecting donations from businesses now!

On the local front, many property owners have received reassessment notices mailed August 21—not tax bills, but part of the state's required five-year process (extended one year in 2023). Increases are capped at 15% in most cases, with exceptions for improvements, and a "rollback" millage rate aims to avoid overall tax hikes. If you plan on appealing you must do so within 90 days, contact the Assessor's Office at 1512 Martin Street, Newberry, or 803-321-2125/email AssessorsOffice@newberrycounty.gov  by November 22. We're monitoring this to ensure fair treatment for taxpayers.

Calls to Action

· Attend local meetings—school board, county council, city councils—to advocate for conservative priorities.

· Share this newsletter, our website (www.newberrygop.com) (www.newberrygop.com), and Facebook posts to grow our reach.

· Volunteer for Oktoberfest, the golf tournament, or parades—email me or any officer.

· Buy 2A raffle tickets and recruit sponsors/teams for golf—let's fund our fight for freedom!

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to Republican principles in Newberry County. Together, we're poised for big victories ahead.

 

Respectfully,

Alan Jenkins

Chairman, Newberry County GOP

 

Our team

1st Vice Chair Susan Buck                 sbuck4420@gmail.com 

2nd Vice Chair Travis Grimsley         travis@grimsleyironworks.com 

County EC Chad Connelly                 chad@chadconnelly.com 

Treasurer Debby Greenlaw                 debbygreenlaw@gmail.com 

Media Specialist Tammy Johns          tjdancestation@aol.com 

Lead Advisor Steve Wilson                 wswilson4008@gmail.com 

Lead Advisor James Wimmer             jew308@yahoo.com 

 
 
 

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