E-Elephant Ear 10th District Republican Party of Georgia   www.gagop10.org  -  September 9,  2004       10th District well represented at the GOP National Convention in New York City - August 30 - September 2 - FOUR MORE YEARS!!              September 9, 2004 National Convention Edition      September 2, 2004  President Bush Gives Acceptance Speech at the GOP Convention Read Speech                 Content: click on topic to advance   1. Report from the National Convention by Judy Grammer, District Chairman   2. Delegates, Alternates and Guests from the 10th District   3. Georgia Daily Diary Pages from the GOP Convention   4. District 10 Annual Picnic and District Committee Meeting   5. Georgia Victory Summit   6. Gainesville National Convention Watch Party for the President -        September 2 at Locos   7. Favorite Cartoons of the Day   1. REPORT ON NEW YORK CONVENTION   It was an honor and privilege to represent the Tenth District at the National Convention in New York City as an alternate delegate.  There's really only one word to describe the experience - WOW!   The energy and enthusiasm of the convention body was a living, moving entity.  One could feel the electricity in the air.  The speakers all stayed on message - FOUR MORE YEARS.  While that may not have been the topic of their speech, that was the message that came across.   Despite my having a few qualms about the predicted actions of protesters, I want to assure you the NYPD was totally awesome.  I have nothing but good words to say about them, they were there in abundance and I even felt safe riding the subway, which I did several times.  And every person I met from New York was very cordial.  One lady came up to me in a deli and said that while she disagreed with my choice of candidate, she wanted me to know that we were welcome in HER city and wished all those out of town protesters would go home.   And of course, no trip to New York would be complete without seeing plays and sight seeing.  I attended another convention from Tuesday to Friday before our convention and went to see The Phantom of the Opera.  Some friends and I had dinner one night at the Tavern on the Green and walked over to the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.  As a former contractor, I was enthralled with the details on the older buildings.  It's a shame that the buildings of today are so stark and sterile.   On Tuesday,  members from the Georgia delegation were joined by members from the Nevada and Texas delegations at a park in New Jersey where we walked the grounds picking up paper, plastic and other man-made materials.  A water heater and tire were two of the most unusual items picked up off the river bank. Outside the normal convention activities on which Bettye reported so magnificently, Doug and I attended the taping of the David Letterman Show the night John McCain was the guest.  We also went to Liberty Island, Ellis Island and the Empire State Building.   Again, thank you for allowing me to attend.  I will cherish the memories forever.   Judy Grammer, Chairman Tenth District GOP _____________________________________________________________ 2. Delegates, Alternates and Guests from the 10th District           The 10th District had eight delegates and alternates attending the recent convention. Denise Clopton was unable to attend. We also had one page attending - Brad Scott. There were  several guests from the 10th. The ones that we are aware of are: Jill Pearson, Sharon Shamp, Marty Clark, and Angie Payne. Many thanks to all of these who made the trip and represented the 10th District. Pictured above: (L - R) Delegate Chuck Payne (Whitfield) Alternate Judy Grammer (Walker) Alternate Ben Satterfield (Gwinnett) Alternate Denise Clopton (Walker) Delegate Wesley Clark (Hall) Alternate Doug Grammer (Walker) Alternate Bettye Chambers (Hall) Delegate Chip Pearson (Dawson) Delegate Reva Jennings (Forsyth) Brad Scott of Catoosa County was a page. _____________________________________________________________   3. Georgia Daily Diary Pages from the GOP Convention Bettye Chambers of Hall County was appointed the Georgia Daily Diary Keeper for the convention. Click here to read these daily pages and to view many digital photos made during the four days of the convention. _____________________________________________________________ 4.  District 10 Annual Picnic and District Committee Meeting. On August 21 the 2004 District 10 Summer Picnic once again lived up to its 12-year reputation of being the great summer event. Here everyone basked in the glow of the many huge Republican successes in the recent primaries. In addition everyone enjoyed Republican fellowship with friends, great music and great speeches. For a great review of the event, click on the following to read the press release by Gus Pries, Pickens GOP Vice Chairman:         ▪ 130 GATHER FOR 10TH DISTRICT GOP PICNIC         ▪ View photos made at the picnic. _____________________________________________________________ 5. Georgia Victory Summit You are invited to the Georgia Victory Summit on September 18th, 2004, 1:00-3:30 pm at the Marriott Marquis. Featuring Special Guest United States Senate Candidate Johnny Isakson. Marriott Marquis 265 Peachtree Center Avenue Atlanta, GA 30303 The summit will begin at the Marriott Marquis where we will review our final phase heading to victory November 2nd. Then we will move to the GOP Victory Center across from the Georgia Republican Party Headquarters. We will have: Yard Signs, Bumper Stickers, Pushcards, Postcards, Walking Lists, Phone Lists Each person or county who attends will get a package of materials. This is the only day for material distribution. Please RSVP at victory@gagop.org or 404-260-5938 with your name, the county you will be representing, and the number of people attending. Alec Poiteviant Chairman Georgia Republican Party Note: The State Committee meeting starts at 12:30 PM, also at the Marriott Marquis.  So we will be going straight from one meeting to another. _______________________________________________________________________         6.  National Convention Watch Party for the     President - September 2, 2004 - Locos in Gainesville   The only report which we have received as of today is the one from Wesley Clark and Bettye Chambers, Co-Chairmen for the Hall for Bush/Cheney Campaign. This one was held at Locos Deli and Pub in Gainesville. J.D. Mealor and John Prien did a great job of handling this one since Wesley and Bettye were in New York at the Convention on that night. Click here to view web page with photos on this gala event. . . Please send us a report on your Parties for the President on September 2. _______________________________________________________________________ 7. Favorite Cartoons of the Day Click to enlarge View the latest cartoons about Clinton's operation.       Click on Zell to view many cartoons -- pro and con.    I'm Mad as Zell! Educational Border War     44Visit our web site for the latest updates which are posted frequently. Please Pray for our Troops              and our Commander-in-Chief Attention County Chairmen Please send us news from your county for the next edition of the E-Elephant Ear and for the 10th web site. A couple of you have not yet sent us your e-mail lists for distributing the E-Elephant Ear directly to district members. Thanks for your contributions which greatly add to this e-publication Bettye Chambers Communications Director/Webmaster 5904 Fox Tail Cove Buford, GA 30518 770/271-2595 The End   www.gagop10.org   District 10 Officers Judy Grammer Chairman Bill Adams First Vice Chair Joe Cwik Second Vice Chair Denise Clopton Treasurer Mary Jones Asst. Treasurer Nancy Burton Secretary Larry Cavender Asst. Secretary Nathan Deal Congressman - Web Site Regional Directors: Doug Grammer Reva Jennings 770-887-7581 Daman Walker To be removed from this list, click here to send e-mail to the editor. Type PLEASE REMOVE in subject line. To subscribe click here and type PLEASE ADD in the subject line.   The E-Elephant Ear is the official Publication of the 10th District Republican Party of Georgia   Paid for by the 10th District  Republican Party, not authorized by any candidate or any candidate committee. ©2003 The 10th District Republican Party of Georgia. All rights reserved