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Georgia Delegates/Alternates
National Convention 2008
www.gopconvention2008.com
Sunday, August 31 Pre-convention Activities
4Sunday Morning Event 4 Sunday Evening ReceptionSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
John McCain 2008 and 2008 Republican National Convention Announce Changes to Convention Program and Hurricane Response Efforts
Monday's Convention Program Will Only Include Required Proceedings, McCain Campaign Takes Steps to Aid Affected Delegations. Read more. . .
Important information for delegates - click hereFirst convention session Monday at 2:30 p.m.
Photos from Sunday Events
Sunday Morning GA Delegates/Alternates Registration and Breakfast Meeting
Park Place Ballroom
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1 - 2. Delegates and Alternates enter the Park Place Ballroom of the Doubletree Hotel to pick up registration materials before special meeting and breakfast. 3. Rick Richardson, Ben Fry and GA GOP staff register delegates, alternates and guests. 4. Enjoying the occasion are Ruby Robinson of Brunswick and her guest Sue McFarlane.
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5. Sue Everhart, GA GOP Chairman welcomes the delegation, introduces Executive Committee and elected officials. John White, GA GOP Parliamentarian, in front. 6. Dr. Deborah Honeycutt, candidate for Congressman from the 13th District with two loyal supporters. 7. Josh Turner (right), Chairman of the White County GOP with Brince Manning of DeKalb who is currently interning with Sen. Johnny Isakson in DC
8. Gen. Rick Goddard and wife Judy. Rick is running for Congress from the 8th district of Georgia and is scheduled to speak to the GOP convention on Monday evening. Read more. . .
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9. Amy Borden (left) of the 7th district and Loretta Lepore of Atlanta. 10. Delegation members pick up badges. Kevin Harris (center) 9th District Chairman 11, Lori Pesta of Cherokee County with husband Chuck.. 12. Alec Poitevint, Georgia McCain Chairman (and National Committeeman) gives an update from the McCain campaign.
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15,13. B.J. Van Gundy, 7th district Chairman and Liz Houseman, Fulton County Commissioner
14. Rufus Montgomery is interviewed by the press. 15. A room full of eager delegates and alternates applaud Alec Poitevint's news from the McCain camp.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul Host Committee's 2008 Delegate Welcome Party Sunday Evening - August 31 - Minneapolis Convention Center
Delegates and Alternates to the GOP National convention were treated to a trip to the awesome Civic Fest in the Minneapolis Convention Center. This included admission to many historical displays, entertainment, and bountiful food buffets. Click here to learn more about the Civic Fest. . .
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1. Sunday evening the Georgia delegation boards busses for the 2008 Welcome Party. Lauren "Bubba" McDonald and wife Sunny. 2. Musicians greet our delegation at the entrance to the reception. Harvey
and Bettye Chambers of Hall County (right) join in the festivities. 3, Elegant entrance admired by delegates. 4. Rob Doll of Columbus (third from left), 1st Vice chairman of GA GOP, enjoys the party with Georgia friends.
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5.Unnamed delegate and guest from New Mexico. Guest in black is actually a DEMOCRAT who voiced her extreme concerns about illegal aliens who are flooding her state. When asked why she was attending the Republican Convention as a guest, she responded that she loved John McCain. Go figure ?? 6, Even Abe Lincoln made an unexpected appearance to register his support for McCain ;- ) 7. The most popular display appeared to be the model of Air Force One which was constantly filled with Republicans. 8. Elegant display of First Ladies inaugural gowns. This looks just like the real one in the Smithsonian.
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9 - 10. Delicious and unlimited food buffets were the order of the evening! 11 -12. 1984 Presidential Cadillac Limousine Prototype
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13. Oval Office simulation 14. White House model 15. Harvey Chambers chats with two Minnesota delegates who strongly voice support for McCain and Palin. 16. (Left) Jeannine Long of Oklahoma and Secretary of NFRW chats with Georgia delegates/alternates.
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18.Left: Outside Code Pink protestors were
barricaded behind a fence across
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Minneapolis police on bicycles
insured that they stayed behind the fence.
In case you missed this in 2004. . .
2004 GOP National Convention in New York City
Photo daily diary pages from the convention
• Pre-convention • Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday
• Thursday • Thursday Night Finale
Alternate Delegate Bettye Chambers of Buford was elected at the District 10 Convention in April and was appointed by the GA GOP to serve as the GA Delegation Daily Diary Keeper.
Read article in the Gwinnett Daily Post by Camie Young August 29, 2004
Visit the national convention website: www.GOPConvention2008.com
Paid for by the Georgia Republican Party
P.O. Box 550008 · Atlanta, GA 30355 · 404.257.5559(P) · 404.257.0779(F)
Not Authorized by any candidate or candidate committee
Sue Everhart, Chairman · Bob Mayzes, Treasurer · Rob Doll, First Vice-Chair