Contact: Evan Nehring, Republican Party of Marathon County PR Chair, rpmc.wi.pr@gmail.com
Monday, February 20, 2012
Saturday night, February 18, the Stoney Creek Inn in Mosinee, WI was the site of a great gathering of Republican supporters. The sold out house of about 450 people listened to a keynote address by U.S. Senator Ron Johnson and enjoyed a festive prime rib meal together. Governor Scott Walker also addressed the gathering by video from Madison.
Counties represented included Lincoln, Langlade, Shawano, Waupaca, Portage, Wood, Clark, Taylor and Marathon. Other elected officials who spoke included:
U.S. Congressman Sean Duffy - WI 7th Congressional District
WI Representative Jeff Fitzgerald - Speaker of the Assembly
WI Representative Scott Suder - WI 60th Assembly District
WI Representative Jerry Petrowski - WI 86th Assembly District
WI Representative Mary Williams - WI 87th Assembly District
The tone of the evening was very focused and energized. We were reminded over and over of the seriousness of our country’s economic situation, national debt, and unsure trajectory. We were also reminded of the tremendous opportunity for Americans to stand up to the bloated government bureaucracy and champion constitutionally limited government, fiscal conservatism, pro-growth policies, and reforms that have worked. Senator Johnson encouraged volunteers who have given sacrificially to press on and continue to stand with the cause of American freedom.
The significant funds raised through the event will be used by local county parties to support Republican candidates at the federal, state and local levels in this hyper-intense election year. The lengthy evening was also filled with networking and relationship building before and after the program. Pictures may be viewed at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Republican-Party-of-Marathon-County/128726130531896. Please note that campaign literature, signs, buttons, bumper stickers and more are available at the Republican Victory Center at 540 S. 3rd Avenue in Wausau, 715-203-1176. There is also a list of ways to get involved at all levels and in all races this election season at http://marathon.wisgop.info/walker-support-central/recall-defense/.
As the host county of this event, the RPMC would like to thank all of those involved in the program, all of those involved in putting on such a successful event, and all of the county parties and individuals who attended and made the event what it was.
