This year’s live and silent auctions will offer something for everyone – historical pieces, great artwork, ornaments, sports memorabilia, and other items for every budget.  Click here for a comprehensive listing of items.

The silent auction will begin on Monday, February 6, at 5:30pm, and conclude during the banquet.  The live auction, conducted by auctioneer (and county commissioner) Ron Morrison will be during the banquet.  Final placement of items (live or silent) will be decided on closer to the dinner.

Some highlighted items include:

Private tour for 4 people of the Reagan Ranch (Rancho del Cielo) in Santa Barbara.  Closed to the public, this is a rare chance to tour a piece of history and literally walk in the footsteps of The Gipper – donated by Tom Maynard and Jay Hoffman.

Republic of Texas $50 bill and map – donated by Jon Jewett

Hobby Horse made of cedar elm (Handcrafted by Marvin Mueller)  donated by Marvin Mueller

Fredericksburg Weekend Getaway - You choose the weekend –you choose the lodging, donated by Commissioner Valerie Covey

• Dinner for Two at Rathskeller Basement Restaurant
• 2 nights at your choice of accommodations provided by Gausthaus Schmidt
• Dinner for Two at Fredericksburg Herb Farm
• Two tickets to The National Museum of the Pacific War
• Pie and Drink of your choice at Fredericksburg Pie Company

Quarterhorse breeding donated by Barbara Allen

Texas Capitol Print autographed by all members of the Texas House, Governor Perry, and Lt Governor Dewhurst, donated by Representative Larry Gonzales

Texas Capitol Chair donated by Representative Charles Schwertner

The Forgotten Man print by McNaughton, donated by Marjorie Mueller

Elephant Backpack donated by Commissioner Lisa Birkman

Framed Political Buttons donated by Tony Dale and Audrey McDonald

Framed Texas State Seal

Texas Flag flown over State Capitol on President Reagan’s 100th Birthday donated by Lt Governor David Dewhurst

Longhorn Platter donated by the Georgetown Area Republican Women

Click here for more pictures and descriptions of items.

For the silent auction, there may be a minimum bid and/or a required bid increment.   Winning bidders who do not comply with these rules, may be disqualified.

The silent auction will end sometime during the banquet (5 minute notice will be given).  Checkout and payment will begin immediately upon adjournment of the Reagan Dinner.  You are expected to pay for and pick up your items that evening if at all possible.   We can accept cash, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, and Discover), or checks.  Checks should be payable to WCRP.

For more information on the auction, please contact reagandinner@williamsoncountygop.org.

** All lists are partial at time of printing.  Check back often as we are constantly adding items to the auction.

Monday, February 6, 2012, 7pm

Marriott Austin North in Round Rock

On Monday, February 6, the Williamson County Republican Party will be holding its annual Reagan Dinner in the ballroom of the Marriott Austin North in Round Rock’s La Frontera development.  The Reagan Dinner is the Williamson County Republican Party’s major annual fundraiser, and includes both a live and silent auction.  Proceeds are used to fund voter education, voter registration, headquarters operations, and other projects of the local party.

We are pleased to announce that Governor Rick Perry will be our keynote speaker, and First Lady Anita Perry will also be in attendance.

President George Washington (well known impersonator Mark Collins), and First Lady Martha, will emcee the evening’s banquet, and offer inspirational messages throughout the evening.

Table Sponsorship opportunities are available at the $10,000. $5,000, $2,500, and $1,250 levels.  Recognition includes a special host reception with dignitaries & other elected officials (number of attendees based on sponsorship level), premium seating for 10, as well as recognition at the event, in the party newsletter, in the dinner program, and elsewhere.  A limited number of individual tickets are available for $75 per person.  Contact Dinner Chairman Nita Davidson at davidsondr@ecpi.com or 512-635-6482  for more information or to reserve your table today!  A sponsorship form can be downloaded by clicking here.

If you would prefer to not sponsor a table, we have opportunities to sponsor various components of the dinner (head table, live auction, silent auction, program, decorations, etc) ranging from $500 to $5,000.  Depending on the level of sponsorship, tickets and/or admission to the host reception may be included.  For more information on additional sponsorship opportunities, please contact Chairman Bill Fairbrother today.

The 2012 Texas primary season has begun. The mission for Williamson County Republicans is simple: maintain all local elective offices, gain an additional seat on the 3rd Court of Appeals, generate a huge margin of victory to help our regional and statewide candidates, and help ensure President Obama serves only one term. Once again, Republicans will be offering the Citizens of Williamson County common sense conservatives with the skill, intellect, and experience to represent the citizens of our great county. Please take a few moments to visit the webpages of our candidates and get to know them better.  If you have further questions, please contact Williamson County Republican Party Chairman Bill Fairbrother.

2012 Filed Republican Candidates

(Last Updated: 1/6/12)

U.S. President

• Michele Bachmann
• Newt Gingrich
• Jon Huntsman, Jr.
• Ron Paul
• Rick Perry
• Charles “Buddy” Roemer
• Mitt Romney
• Rick Santorum

U.S. Senate

• Glenn Addison
• “Doc Joe” Adris
• Curt Cleaver
• Ted Cruz
• David Dewhurst
• Ben Gambini
• Charles Holcomb
• Craig James
• Tom Leppert
• Lela Pittenger

U.S. House, District 31 – John Carter (i)

Railroad Commissioner

• Greg Parker
• Barry Smitherman – (i)

Railroad Commissioner

• Becky Berger
• Beryl Bergess
• Warren Chisum
• Christi Craddick
• Roland Sledge

Supreme Court, Place 2

• Steve Smith
• Don Willett (i)

Supreme Court Place 4

• John Devine
• David Medina (i)
• Joe Pool, Jr.

Supreme Court Place 6 – Nathan Hecht (i)

Court of Criminal Appeals, Presiding Judge

• Sharon Keller (i)
• Larry Meyers

Court of Criminal Appeals Place 7 - Barbara Hervey (i)

Court of Criminal Appeals Place 8

• Elsa Elcala (i)
• Ken Law

3rd Court of Appeals, Place 2 – Jeff Rose (i)

3rd Court of Appeals, Place 3

• Madeleine Connor
• Scott Field

3rd Court of Appeals, Place 5 – David Puryear (i)

3rd Court of Appeals, Place 6 – Bob Pemberton (i)

State Board of Education, District 10

• Jeff Fleece
• Tom Maynard
• Rebecca Osborne
  

State Senator, District 5

• Ben Bius
• Charles Schwertner

State Representative District 20 - Marsha Farney

State Representative District 52 – Larry Gonzales (i)

State Representative District 149 – Tony Dale

26th District Judge – Billy Ray Stubblefield (i)

395th District Judge – Mike Jergins (i)

425th District Judge

• Betsy Lambeth
• Mark Silverstone (i)

District Attorney

• John Bradley (i)
• Jana Duty

Tax Assessor-Collector

• Deborah Hunt (i)
• Ralph Pruyn

Sheriff – James R. Wilson (i)

County Attorney

• Dee Hobbs
• Rick Kennon
• Jeff Maurice

Pct. 1 Commissioner

• Lisa Birkman (i)
• Lee Ann Seitsinger

Pct. 3 Commissioner

• Valerie Covey (i)
• Greg Windham

Pct. 1 Constable – Robert Chody (i)

Pct. 2 Constable – Rick Coffman (i)

Pct. 3 Constable

• Bobby Gutierrez (i)
• Barry Simmons

Pct. 4 Constable – Marty Ruble (i)

Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy and completeness, some errors may be present.  Please contact Williamson County Republican Party Chairman Bill Fairbrother to add/remove/change a name, link, or entry, or for additional information.  The filing period for elective office is often altered by federal judges.  All candidates listed are tentative until they have officially filed with the appropriate authority.  Conditions for listing include (but are not necessarily limited to)  filing a treasurer designation form, and actively engaging in campaign activity for the listed office.  The content of individual candidates’ web sites are not controlled by the WCRP, and we are not responsible for their content.