Sunday, October 12, 2025

Upcoming Events for Lafayette County Republicans

SAVE THE DATE 

2025 Fall Carry-in Dinner

Federated Republican Women's Club of Lafayette County 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16th

6 PM

Mayview Community Building

104 N. Benning Avenue

Mayview, MO 64071




Monday, August 18, 2025



It's not too early to SAVE THE DATE


for Lafayette County Republicans Annual Christmas Dinner/Party 

(thanking our volunteers and donors)


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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19th

Location: Berry Acres, Odessa

Time: 6 PM

Speakers Confirmed to Date):

U.S. Congressman Mark Alford

State Senator Kurtis Gregory

(More TBA)

Friday, June 20, 2025

Missouri State Senator Kurtis Gregory to discuss Regular and Special #MOLEG Sessions on July 9th at Bates City BBQ, Bates City, MO


State Senator Kurtis Gregory (SD 21)



SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday, July 9th


WHAT: Lafayette County Republican Central Committee & Friends dinner meeting

Featuring: Missouri State Senator Kurtis Gregory (SD 21)

Discussing all things Regular Session and Special Session

and more!


WHEN: Wednesday, July 9th. TIME: 6 PM.

WHERE: Bates City BBQ in back meeting room. 

Order from the counter.




 

Friday, March 21, 2025

Make your reservations by April 1st for Lafayette County Republicans Annual Lincoln Dinner! Event slated for Saturday, April 5th in Wellington, MO. DETAILS BELOW.

 


LAFAYETTE COUNTY REPUBLICANS

LINCOLN DINNER


SATURDAY, APRIL 5th

Reception at 5 PM

Dinner at 6 PM


Location: Community Christian Center,

710 W. Hwy 224, Wellington, MO 

(Just west of Hwy 224 & 131)


TICKETS: $40 PER PERSON





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TO MAKE RESERVATIONS: Email kayhoflander@yahoo.com


Saturday, January 18, 2025



 

2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 

LAFAYETTE COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE

 

 

Saturday, February 8 – Biannual Business Meeting of Elected Township Members of Central Committee. Time: Breakfast at 9 AM with meeting to follow. Location: Topsy’s CafĂ©, 715 Main Street, Concordia, MO. Order off menu. Open to public. Any elected officials welcome to speak.

 

March 7 to 9 – Missouri Republican Party Annual State Lincoln Days at the Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel, St. Louis, MO. More details to be announced.

 

Saturday, April 5 – SAVE THE DATE! Lafayette County Republicans Annual Lincoln Dinner at the Community Christian Center, 710 W. 225 Highway, Wellington, MO. Details to be announced.

 

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Wednesday, July 9th -- Lafayette County Republican Committee and Friends dinner meeting.


Featuring: Missouri State Senator Kurtis Gregory (SD 21)

Discussing all things Regular Session and Special Session

and more!


WHEN: Wednesday, July 9th. TIME: 6 PM.

WHERE: Bates City BBQ in back meeting room. 

Order from the counter.



More calendar items TBA as available.

MEETING NOTICE: Central Committee Business Meeting set for Saturday, February 8th in Concordia, MO.



 LAFAYETTE COUNTY REPUBLICAN 

CENTRAL COMMITTEE 

ELECTED TOWNSHIP MEMBERS 


Biannual Business Meeting Notice


SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8th


BUSINESS MEETING TIME: 9 AM

LOCATION: Topsy's Cafe, 715 S. Main, Concordia, MO

• Order breakfast from menu.

• Open to public.

• Any elected office holders present will be invited to speak.













Sunday, January 5, 2025

ANNOUNCING: Lafayette County Republican Central Committee's Annual Lincoln Dinner!

 

SAVE THE DATE


OUR ANNUAL LINCOLN DINNER


SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 5th




LOCATION: Community Christian Center


710 W. 225 Highway, Wellington MO


Dinner catered by nadlers 


of wellington


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FEATURING As Master of ceremonieS & SPEAKER:


U.S. Congressman Mark Alford, 4th cd


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KeyNote and other speakers 


to be announced


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MAP: http://cccforyou.org/contact


WATCH OUR SOCIAL MEDIA FOR MORE INFORMATION:


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lafayettecountyrepublicans


X: @Lafcopolitics


Tuesday, October 1, 2024

SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 24TH -- Annual Fall Carry-In Dinner, sponsored by FRW Club of Lafayette County, Missouri



You're Invited!


2024


FALL CARRY-IN DINNER


Sponsored by Lafayette County


Federated Republican Women's Club


THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24th at 6 PM


Location:

MAYVIEW COMUNITY BUULDING

104 N. Benning Avenue

Mayview, MO 64071






 

Thursday, July 4, 2024

Saturday, June 29, 2024

Lafayette County Republicans July 2024 Events

JULY EVENTS

SEE PHOTOS OF THE 'ALL FOR ALFORD'
CAMPAIGN STOPS IN LAFAYETTE COUNTY 
ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
(Find us on Facebook -- Lafayette County Republicans)


Lafayette County Republican Central Committee & Friends

and

Federated Republican Women's Club of Lafayette County


July 2nd – U.S. Congressman Mark Alford serving Missouri's 
4th Congressional District will be in Lafayette County. He is running
for re-election and is unopposed in the primary.

 

All for Alford Rally Stops in Lafayette County




 




July 17th – State Treasurer Vivek Malek meet and greet. He is running for election this cycle in the Republican Primary.











July 18th – Federated Republican Women's Club of Lafayette County

 Regular monthly meeting. 

Time: 6:30 PM 

Location: TBD






Tuesday, May 14, 2024

2024 CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR LAFAYETTE COUNTY REPUBLICANS

 




2024 CALENDAR OF EVENTS


LAFAYETTE COUNTY REPUBLICAN 


CENTRAL COMMITTEE AND FRIENDS

 

 

January 13 – Soup and Sandwich Supper and CAUCUS TRAINING FOR LAFAYETTE COUNTY REPUBLICANS, 5:30 PM at The Hilltop meeting space located at 6824 MO-131 Highway, Odessa, MO.  Program: Training by Heidi Kolkmeyer. Caucus is open to all true and loyal Republicans. It is schedule for March 2 at the Community Christian Center in Wellington.

 

January Budget and Business Meeting of elected township members.

 

February – MOGOP State Lincoln Days, February 16 to 18th at KCI Hilton Hotel by KCI Airport, Kansas City. Details here: https://missouri.gop

 

March 2 – Missouri Republican Party/Lafayette County Caucus. Must be in line by 10 AM to be admitted. Location: CCC building, 710 W. 224 Highway, Wellington.

Details here: https://missouri.gop/missouri-gop-2024-caucus/

 

April 6 – Congressional District #4 Convention, Sedalia, MO. Details: TBA. Delegates to this are selected at County Caucuses.

 

April 25—Lafayette County Lincoln Dinner featuring Governor Mike Parson. Details: TBA

 

May 4 –Missouri Republican Party State Convention in Springfield. Details: TBA. Delegates to this are selected at County Caucuses.

 


Three Wednesdays in June Events

 

June 5 – Lafayette County Republican Central Committee Business Meeting only. No program. 

WHEN: Wednesday, June 5th

TIME:  6 PM

LOCATION: Dempsey's BBQ, Concordia

ORDER OFF THE MENU

NOTE: This is an open, public meeting, but only elected members of the committee may vote and discuss business of the committee. We are not sending out a blanket invitation, but we will not turn anyone away. They may attend but not participate.

 

June 12 --  Republican Primary Candidate Forum—Wednesday, June 12th, at 6:30 PM. Location: Higginsville American Legion Hall, 1001 W. 22nd Street. Forum details: TBA. Featuring: County, and State Representative, State Senate races that have primaries.

SPONSORED BY CENTRAL COMMITTEE AND FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF LAFAYETTE COUNTY

 

June 19 –  WOMEN FOR KEHOE: Pie Social and Meet-and-Greet with Mike Kehoe for Governor. Time: 3:30 to 4:30 PM, Wednesday, June 19th at Vetters Place Event Space, 2017 N. Main Street, Higginsville, MO 64037. 


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July 17th – State Treasurer Vivek Malek campaign Meet and Greet. 3 PM at Higginsville Coffee and Bakery, 1817 N. Main, Higginsville.

 

July 18th – Federated Republican Women's Club of Lafayette

County regular monthly meeting. Time: 6:30 PM Location: TBD

 

 

August 6 – Primary Election. Details available from County Clerk’s office or here: https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/candidates

 

First week after Primary, County Committees Reorganize. Details: TBD

 

August 8-18 Missouri State Fair has numerous political events TBD:https://www.mostatefair.com

 

September – TBD

 

October – Federated Republican Women of Lafayette County annual carry-in dinner with candidate stump speeches. Central Committee helps sponsor event. Details: TBD

 

November 5th – Election Day

 

December – Annual Christmas Dinner and Party. Details: TBD

 

 

 

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Lafayette County Republican Lincoln Dinner draws sold-out crowd despite heavy storms in the area.


LAFAYETTE COUNTY REPUBLICAN LINCOLN DINNER

APRIL 25, 2024

WELLINGTON, MISSOURI



Heavy winds knocked out the power, but Lafayette County Republican Lincoln Dinner went on with sold-out crowd enjoying Gov. Mike Parson's address as keynote. It turned out to be an impressive event with hundreds of people fed, with generators and make-shift lights. Nadler's Catering provided their usual delicious fare, and we also had a dessert bar of pies and cupcakes. After the Governor's keynote address, candidates running for statewide offices and for state senate and house seats each addressed the crowd. Thanks also to the Concordia Veterans Honor Guard who posted the colors. 


And most importantly, thank you to all who braved the storm to be with us!



 





Governor Mike Parson, Keynote Speaker
(The 57th Governor of the State of Missouri)





Governor Mike Parson and 1st Lady Teresa Parson


(We would like to especially thank our 1st Lady Teresa Parson 

for her fun and delightful introduction of the Governor. )





Brian Klippenstein, Master of Ceremonies




Lafayette County Republican office holders gathered for a rare photo together at the April 25th Lincoln Dinner, held at the CCC Event Center in Wellington, Missouri

 


LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSOURI, COUNTY OFFICE HOLDERS

April 25, 2024


Several Republican county office holders were in attendance at our Lafayette County Republicans annual Lincoln Dinner held on Thursday, April 25th, at the Wellington-Napoleon Community Christian Center in Wellington.  

The event featured Governor Mike Parson as keynote speaker, and we also heard from statewide, local senate district candidates and local house district candidates. Thanks to all who helped with the event or attended.

Lafayette County Office holders, pictured from left, are:

Josh Taylor, Circuit Judge-elect; Dane Plymell, Northern District Commissioner; Jessica White, Interim County Clerk; Dr. David Pulliam, Coroner; JoAnn Swartz, Recorder; Harold Hoflander, Presiding Commissioner; Brad MacLaughlin, Southern District Commissioner; Jennifer Jellum, Treasurer; Kim Mason, Circuit Clerk; Kristen Hilbrenner, Prosecutor; Kerrick Alumbaugh, Sheriff; Linda Niendick, Public Administrator; and Aaron Dye, Sheriff-elect. (The title "elect" is used when a candidate has no primary or general election opponent.)
Not pictured: Russell Kruse, Associate Circuit Judge; Kelly Rose, Associate Circuit Judge; Kali Rechterman, Auditor; and Craig Williams, Assessor.

Thursday, February 22, 2024

What's a Caucus? In Missouri, it happens on Saturday, March 2nd.


 

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — "For decades, Missouri voters have gone to the polls to privately vote in a presidential preference primary, but not anymore.

If you were a Missouri voter in early 2020, right before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, you might remember heading to the polls to vote for your favorite candidate in the presidential primary.

But back in 2022, Missouri lawmakers voted to do away with that process. Now, voters of each party have to participate in a caucus to choose how delegates are awarded to presidential candidates...." 

In Lafayette County, Caucus will begin at 10 AM on Saturday, March 2nd, at the Community Christian Center, Wellington, MO.710 W. 224 Highway. YOU MUST BE IN LINE BY 10 AM!

(Please drive around to back side entrance for admission to the auditorium.)

FULL STORY BELOW:

https://fox4kc.com/politics/your-local-election-headquarters/missouri-presidential-caucus-2024-what-to-know-to-cast-your-vote/

Saturday, January 20, 2024

HOW TO PRE-REGISTER ONLINE FOR MISSOURI'S MARCH 2 REPUBLICAN COUNTY CAUCUS TO SPEED UP REGISTRATION AND ENTRY TO CAUCUS

 





Subject: HOW TO PRE-REGISTER ONLINE FOR MARCH 2 COUNTY CAUCUS TO SPEED UP REGISTRATION AND ENTRY TO CAUCUS


First, go to MOGOP.org and find 2024 Caucus; follow link.


Second, you much be registered to vote in your county to participate, per state statute.


Third, you must be in line to register by 10 AM or you will not be admitted, per MOGOP State Committee Rules passed unanimously in September of 2023.


Fourth, you may, for the first time in Missouri, affiliate by party with the Secretary of State's office. It is not required for Caucus. Contact your county clerk or MO Secretary of State office.


MORE INFORMATION...

The Missouri Republican Party Presidential Caucus will be held in every county in Missouri March 2, 2024, at 10:00 A.M.


The caucus will be the only way Republicans can vote in the presidential primary. The Presidential Preference Primary that most voters are used to did not pass out of the Missouri Senate last session, so we have been working hard to roll out tools to make it easier for people to participate.

The first tool is the pre-registration link where caucus attendees can register early to make the check-in process on the day of the caucus quicker. 

NOTE: IT IS VERY CRITICAL TO ENTER ALL INFORMATION EXACTLY AS IT IS LISTED ON YOUR VOTER ID CARD IN ALL CAPS!!

THIS INFORMATION IS BEING PULLED FROM THE MISSOURI SECRETARY OF STATE'S WEBSITE AND MUST MATCH EXACTLY (LEGAL NAME, ADDRESS, ETC). IF IT IS NOT CORRECT, YOU WILL GET AN ERROR MESSAGE AND YOU WILL HAVE TO RunanimouslyTHE FORM CORRECTLY.

The second tool will help you affiliate by party with the state of Missouri.

Please go or direct people to the MOGOP.org website to utilize these tools, and to find more resources about the caucus process. At the top of the MOGOP.org main page there is a page titled "2024 Caucus". Please go to that page to find the links and resources for your successful caucus experience.

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Join us for our Lafayette County Republicans and Friends 1st meeting of 2024! It's at The Hilltop meeting room, just off I-70 at Odessa on Highway 131. Hope to see you there for a Soup and Sandwich Supper and great Election Year 2024 information and conversation.


 SAVE THE DATE and join us for our first meeting of the New Year set for Saturday, January 13th, at The Hilltop, 6824 Highway 131, Odessa, MO, United States, 64076.

TIME: 5:30 PM

EVENT DETAILS: Soup and Sandwich Supper and Dessert, catered by Beth Kruse. No charge for event but free-will donations always appreciated.

PROGRAM: Heidi Kolkmeyer to discuss MOGOP Caucus Rules, which is set for Saturday, March 2nd. Details TBA.

ALSO, all candidates running or planning to file for office in 2024 welcome to make short remarks.

Looking forward to seeing you there as we embark on what could be an epic Presidential Election Year 2024!