Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Nothing says Christmas beauty in Missouri more than the spectacular decorations inside and out of the Missouri Governor's Mansion in Jefferson City.

 



 Missouri Governor's Mansion

 in Jefferson City


WREATHS across AMERICA at Higginsville, Missouri, event set for December 17th at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville.

    WREATHS across AMERICA - 

HIGGINSVILLE





Please help us Remember, Honor, and Teach on December 17, 2022, at 11:00 AM by sponsoring a wreath, volunteering, or inviting friends to help at link below.


WREATHS across AMERICA - HIGGINSVILLE  



Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Lafayette County Republican Central Committee and Friends Christmas Party and Dinner set for Thursday, December 8th at 6 PM In Dover, Missouri.

 



Please join us for our Lafayette

 County Republican Central 

Committee & Friends

Christmas Party and Dinner


RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!


Thursday

 December 8th


6 PM

LOCATION: Butler Acres


Link: 

22552 U.S. 24 Highway

Dover, Missouri 64022

Directions: Located just east of Dover city limits on U.S. 24



Butler Acres


•••••
 BYOB
Dinner catered by Chrisolyn Catering of Waverly
$20 per person suggested donation at the door

RSVP:
kayhoflander@yahoo.com




Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Mark Alford will be in Downtown Lexington Election Day morning at 8 AM. Stop by and say hello November 8th as he says "Thank You" to his supporters in the 4th Congressional District. Mark will be at the Wild West Ice Cream Parlor at straight up 8 AM. Don't miss it!


 Coffee and Donuts and Pastries 

with Mark Alford 

(Candidate for Missouri's 

4th Congressional District)

 on Election Day Morning!



Leslie and Mark Alford



Mark Alford for MO 4th CD


Date: Tuesday, November 8th

Time: 8 AM

Wild West Ice Cream Parlor

906 Main Street, Lexington, MO

(across from the Courthouse)

(He will only be there about 30 minutes before he starts to travel the 4th CD saying "Thank You" to supporters.)

Monday, October 3, 2022

Annual Fall Republican Carry-In Dinner set for October 27th in Mayview. Sponsored by: Federated Republican Women's Club of Lafayette County.





SAVE THE DATE!


OCTOBER 27, 2022


Federated Republican 


Women's Club


of Lafayette County 


Annual Fall Carry-In Dinner


Location: Mayview Community Building 
104 N Benning Ave, Mayiew MO 64071

Time: 6:30 PM

 Featuring county and district office holders. Open to public. 





 

Monday, August 22, 2022

Political Committee Reorganization Dates in Missouri. Contact MOGOP for more information @missouri.gop

 From MOGOP: Political Subdivision Reorganization Dates:

County reorg Aug 16-20
Leg Dist reorg Aug 23-27
Sen Dist reorg Aug 30-Sep 3
Cong Dist reorg Sept 6-10
Judicial Dist reorg Sept 13-17
(Notices must be received 5 days prior to each meeting.)





Monday, July 11, 2022

Missouri Voter Guide: What to Know About Missouri August 2nd Primary Election


Missouri Voter Guide: 

WHAT TO KNOW

 ABOUT MISSOURI AUGUST 2 

PRIMARY

 ELECTION 


From: St. Louis Public Radio

LINK: https://news.stlpublicradio.org/2022-07-05/missouri-election-2022-voting-guide




Friday, May 27, 2022

Lafayette County Republicans to meet June 29th at LaBella Winery, Wellington.

 Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe to speak

 at June 29th meeting

 of Lafayette County Republican

 Central Committee and Friends




Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe

DATE: Wednesday, June 29th 


TIME: 5:3O PM 


LOCATION: LaBella Winery

 11644 Flournoy School Road 

Wellington, MO 64097 






Serving: Brick Oven Pizza Buffet, Salad

Cash Bar 


•••


Donations Never Expected

 But Always Appreciated 




Friday, May 13, 2022

Lafayette County Republicans Calendar -- Watch for updates and additions to calendar!

 

LAFAYETTE COUNTY

REPUBLICAN

CENTRAL COMMITTEE

AND FRIENDS





2022 CALENDAR OF REPUBLICAN EVENTS

 IN LAFAYETTE COUNTY:

 

January 27thCentral Committee and Friends meeting. 

• Pizza and subs available starting at 6 PM, self-serve. Beverages provided.
Program (candidates speak; county candidates announce) begins at 6:30 PM

• No cost per person, but a donation jar will be available for those wanting to help out on cost.
• Location: CANNONBALL ROOM, 2019 Franklin Street, Lexington (located in the old license bureau and chamber office).

 

February –No Central Committee and Friends meeting scheduled to date.

February 11-13—MOGOP State Lincoln Days at St. Charles Convention Center and Embassy Suites. Find Missouri GOP for more info. Registration and event details here:  https://missouri.gop/2022-lincoln-days/

 

March 18Central Committee and Friends meeting at Bates City BBQ, 6 p.m.


 

April 22 (Friday) – Lafayette County Republicans Lincoln Dinner at CCC in Wellington.

Details: www.LafCoGOP.com


 

May – No Central Committee and Friends meeting.



June – Central Committee and Friends meeting, 5:30 PM, Wednesday, June 29th at La Bella Winery, 11644 Flournoy School Rd, Wellington, MO 64097 Guest Speaker; Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe.



July  -- No Central Committee and Friends meeting scheduled to date. TBD


August 2nd -- Primary Election 

August 13-23 –Missouri State Fair (We will work GOP booth.)

September – No Central Committee and Friends meeting scheduled TBD

October – FRW of Lafayette County and Central Committee Candidate Carry-In Dinner – TBA

November 8th – General Election


 

Festivals, Fairs and Parades

May 19-21 – Wellington Fair 

June, July and August events in Lexington: https://www.visitlexingtonmo.com/events

June 22 -26 – Corder Picnic - See their Facebook page for details.

June 25 - 4-H Horse Show LINK

July 4th  – Alma Fireworks Show and Higginsville Fireworks Extravaganza TBA

July 9 – 4-H Livestock/Ham Show Link LINK

July TBA – Mayview Picnic

August 4, 5, and 6 – Odessa Puddle Jumper Days. Find them on Facebook or at this LINK 

August TBD – Community Fair, Lexington

September 6-10 – Concordia Fall Festival

September 17  – Higginsville Country Fair

September TBD  – Waverly Apple Jubilee

October TBD – Lexington October Fest

 


Find us on Facebook @LafayetteCountyRepublicans
Follow us on Twitter @Lafcopolitics

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Snapshots of Lafayette County Republicans Lincoln Dinner 2022 now available for viewing and downloading on this site. "Celebrating Our Elected Statewide Officials" was the theme for this year's annual Lincoln Day banquet.



 Click on this link to access photos of Lafayette County Republicans 2022 Lincoln Dinner, held April 22nd at the CCC Event Center in Wellington.

photos.lafcogop.com


TO DOWNLOAD OR CREATE A SLIDESHOW OF THESE PHOTOS:

Click on three vertical dots in the upper right corner for options.



Friday, April 29, 2022

Photos: Lafayette County Lincoln Dinner draws huge crowd in its celebration of statewide elected officials on April 22nd in Wellington. Stay tuned for more photos in the coming days. Photographer: Heather Hoflander.

Elephant and flag decorations donated by Lana Crain, Clay Township Committeewoman and local FRW past president and immediate past Vice President of Missouri Federated Republican Women.


Patriotic centerpieces with hydrangeas and American flags.


Packed house for our LD at CCC Event Center in Wellington.








Big screen perfect for a slide show featuring our statewide elected officials, 
our two United States Senators, 
and our local county elected officials.


Lincoln Dinner program with insert featuring our event donors.


One of the many silent auction items donated for sale.
 

Cupcake tower: red, white and blue decorated cupcakes, 
baked by Beth Kruse.


Concordia Veterans Honor Guard 
getting ready to present The Colors.


Greeting and checking in guests at the main door were:
JoAnn Swartz, County Recorder of Deeds; Kali Rechtorman, Deputy County Auditor; 
and Kim Mason, County Circuit Clerk.


Linda Niendick, County Public Administrator, visits 
with former Missouri State Senator David Pearce, 
who served as emcee.


A very long table of apple, peach and cherry pies, 
baked by Beth Kruse.



One of live auction items.



The Mayor of Wellington, Randy Florence, presented Governor Mike Parson with a tee-shirt. It commemorated the Wellington-Napoleon High School Girls' Basketball Team's state championship 2022 win. Also on hand to present the tee-shirt was Allison Dean,
 a member of the Wellington-Napoleon Tigers team.
 #firstinstategirlshighschoolbasketball #Class1



A Trump wine basket was a big hit again this year on our live auction table. This wine is from the Trump Winery, made in 2016, his presidential inaugural year. Carla Young, chair of Pettis County, donated the special wine, a remembrance of President Trump's inauguration.

Saturday, April 9, 2022

"Celebrating Our Elected Officials". Make your reservations now for Lafayette County's annual Lincoln Dinner -- Friday, April 22nd! Visit web link below for details.

Visit www.LafCoGOP.com to make reservations and learn more about our annual Lincoln Dinner.
Hope to see you there!








 


















David Pearce 
Master of Ceremonies




Tim Garrison
Singing National Anthem and leading group sing of
 "God Bless America"

Friday, March 11, 2022

Lafayette County Republicans Central Committee and Friends March Meeting Rescheduled to Friday, March 18th at Bates City Barbecue!


LAFAYETTE COUNTY

REPUBLICAN 

Central Committee and Friends 

MARCH MEETING

RESCHEDULED TO

FRIDAY, MARCH 18th

•••••



What: Lafayette

 County Republican

 Central Committee

 and Friends


Dinner and Lincoln Dinner
 Planning Meeting


When: Friday, March 18th


Arrive early at 5:30
 and order at counter


(so that we don't have a bottleneck in food line).



Event begins at 6 PM.



Where: Bates City BBQ
(renowned taste of KC BBQ since 1976)

 https://www.batescitybarbq.com/contact-us/2047511



PROGRAM: Rep. Terry Thompson (53rd MO House District)


State Representative Terry Thompson
(Missouri Legislative District 53)

(After redistricting: Rep. Thompson will represent the western half of Lafayette County and part of Ray County. The eastern half of Lafayette County will move to the 51st Legislative District where Rep. Kurtis Gregory currently serves as State Representative.) 

Saturday, February 19, 2022

SAVE THE DATE: Meet the Candidates at Lafayette County Republicans Annual Lincoln Dinner Set for Friday, April 22 in Wellington, Missouri. Details TBA. Theme: "Fighting Inflation and Government Overreach and Championing Parental Rights." A great opportunity to meet local, state and national candidates.

SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 22


Lafayette County 

Republican Central Committee 

2022 Lincoln Dinner 

Time, reservation and sponsorship information and other event details: TBA

Theme:

"Fighting Inflation and 

Government Overreach 

and 

Championing Parental Rights"
 

 
Remembering and Honoring President Abraham Lincoln,
the 16th President of the United States of America


A great opportunity to meet and hear from county, state and national candidates.


LOCATION: COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CENTER
710 W. 224 Highway
Wellington, MO
www.cccforyou.org

4th Congressional District Candidates Gather in Lexington for Lafayette County Republican Central Committee and Friends Forum



4th CD candidates pictured, from left: Rep. Sara Walsh, Bill Irwin, Taylor Burks, Mark Alford, and Kalena Bruce. Also announced but unable to attend--State Senator Rick Brattin.










On January 27th in Lexington, these outstanding candidates attended our Lafayette County Republicans first Central Committee meeting of the year. All have announced that they will run for the 4th Congressional District to the U.S. House of Representatives. Thank you all for attending and sharing your vision for our state and country. 


The meeting with a light supper offered was held at a new event space, Cannonball Room, on Franklin Avenue in Lexington. Rep. Terry Thompson also addressed the group. Pastor Chris Middleton gave the invocation, and Judge Russell Kruse led us in the Pledge and also presented a short civics lesson on the meaning behind the Pledge of Allegiance. (4th CD candidates pictured, from left: Rep. Sara Walsh, Bill Irwin, Taylor Burks, Mark Alford, and Kalena Bruce. Also announced but unable to attend--State Senator Rick Brattin.)

Sunday, January 16, 2022

2022 CALENDAR OF REPUBLICAN EVENTS -- Lafayette County Republican Central Committee (and Friends)

 



2022 CALENDAR OF 

REPUBLICAN EVENTS 

IN LAFAYETTE COUNTY:


January 27th—Central Committee and Friends meeting. 
• Pizza and subs available starting at 6 PM, self-serve. Beverages provided.
• Program (TBA) begins at 6:30 PM.
• No cost per person, but a donation jar will be available for those wanting to help out on cost.
• Location: CANNONBALL ROOM, 2019 Franklin Street, Lexington (located in the old license bureau and chamber office).

Special guests to date: Taylor Burks for CD4; Bill Irwin for CD 4; Mark Alford for CD 4; Kalena Bruce for CD 4; and Mark McClousky for U.S. Senate and his wife Patricia.
 ###


February –No Central Committee and Friends meeting as of now. Check this calendar for updates.


February 11-13—MOGOP State Lincoln Days at St. Charles Convention Center and Embassy Suites. Find event details on this link MOGOP website.  

 
March 10—Central Committee and Friends meeting at 6 PM (come early and order from menu) at Bates City BBQ

 
April 22 date confirmed – Lafayette County Republicans Lincoln Dinner at Community Christian Center in Wellington. Details: Watch for details coming soon.

 
May – Central Committee and Friends meeting. Details: TBA.

 
June – Central Committee and Friends meeting. Details: TBA.


July 9th (Possible date)—Central Committee and Friends Summer Candidate Rally. Details: TBD

 
August 2nd -- Primary Election 

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Follow us on Twitter @Lafcopolitics

Saturday, January 15, 2022

POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER: Save the Date: Saturday, Jan. 15th Meet and Greet with U.S. Congressional candidate Sara Walsh (4th Congressional District).

POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER AND BAD ROAD CONDITIONS! Candidate Sara Walsh cannot safely make it to Higginsville today for her meet-and-greet coffee at Sunrise Coffee and Tea Lounge. Several planning on attending are also reporting unsafe travel conditions. Please watch here in the days ahead for a new date. Stay safe out there!

 

 

POSTPONED


Sara Walsh

SAVE THE DATE:

SATURDAY, JANUARY 15th, 2022

 State Representative Sara Walsh (HD 50)

sara@saraformissouri.com 

will be stopping through Lafayette County for a meet-and-greet and morning coffee


Saturday, January 15, 2022

10 AM

Sunrise Coffee and Tea Lounge

1817 Main Street

Higginsville, MO 64037


Bring your friends and family and stop by to meet Sara.