The Kanawha County Republican Executive Committee (KCREC) is without a doubt one of the best Republican county executive committees in the state and it shows. In fact, the KCREC is probably more active and more effective than the West Virginia Republican State Executive Committee.
The KCREC is active and as a result people want to be involved. They have open and honest discussions about what the committee should or should not be doing. They raise money and spend it on advocating for Republican candidates and causes.
The people on the committee do it for free because they believe in the Republican Party. The people on the KCREC are doing this for the right reason. They want to win and they mean it.
On Tuesday evening the Kanawha County Republican Executive Committee hosted a county-wide picnic for Republicans and conservatives in the Kanawha Valley. The guest speaker was Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito. The picnic crowd, estimated to be around 250 was incredible. It was a huge event. The picnic energized people.
Under the leadership of Melody Potter the Kanawha County Republican Executive Committee has taken a lead in opposing the Democrats and their radical agenda.
Melody Potter would attribute the success of her committee to its members, which is probably true, but people need leadership. Potter provides a model for leadership and should be applauded for what she has done in Kanawha County.
Kudos to the hard work of Melody Potter, the Kanawha County Republican Executive Committee, and the Republican activists in Kanawha County. Your hard work is noticeably and it will pay off.
Melody Potter genuinely cares about the people of West Virginia. The passion in her voice is only matched by the compassion in her eyes. No one knows how much the arrows from the status quo stings more than Melody, yet she continues to lead. Hers is a leadership based on principles and the KCREC, through it commitment reflects that.
Kudos!! And job well done!!
Thanks, Roman, for this post. The KCREC picnic was a great event. Our committee is composed of full voting members and associate members and we worked hard and are proud of the results.
But, it is the leadership of the KCREC that makes our Committee successful. Melody Potter is a great Chairwoman. She is a woman with vision and she has done an outstanding job leading our Committee. Thank you, Melody!
Thank you also to all those who attended the picnic. Hope we will see you at future Republican activities!
I am PROUD to call Melody Potter my friend! She is one Republican that is truly making a difference!
I honestly do not know how to accept all of these kind comments, except to say thank you and I feel undeserving of such nice comments. We are all a team and can do wonders by working together. There are so many of you good good people who I count as friends and am thankful that our paths have crossed.
I may get some criticism for this, but I have to be up front as to why I feel so driven to stand up for what is right… some of you know that I have an inoperable brain tumor. I almost died in 1984 from it at 29 years of age. I had surgery and 75%-85% of the tumor was removed. The remaining part cannot be removed due to its location and being part of the brain substance. I’ve had no treatment except for the surgery. The part of the tumor that is left has not grown in all of these years. God has His hand on my life. I was not a very committed Christian at that time and I told God that if he let me live long enough to raise my son (he was 8 at the time), that I would never turn my back on Him (GOD) again. I truly hope this might encourage someone, but I have to give the Lord the credit. HE is my inspiration.
Thank you to everyone.
Melody is an example to the rest of us. I hope I can do as well in Harrison County. Russ Snyder, President HC Republican Club
Melody is my hero.
Aaron- As young people, we’re fortunate to know real leaders like Melody Potter. Instead of accepting failure, she stands up and speaks out when others remain silent and complacent… That makes her a leader in my book!
Then again, what would Melody Potter know about failure?
I want to add my voice to the chorus. I have been so impressed with the Kanawha County Executive Committee for a very long time; they run a very tight ship down there–I only wish I didn’t live so far away from Charleston so I could participate in their activities!
And while she is too modest to admit it, a large portion of their success can be attributed to their leadership.
Melody, you are in my prayers as you maintain this battle against cancer; it is clear to me that your strength comes from a very deep well within you.
Success?
What success might that be?
Mike, you either do not recognize success or will not credit success.
The KCREC has grown from 19 members to a current 55 + members plus many associate members, all in the past two years.
The KCREC has hosted two very successful Lincoln day dinners, over 250 guests at each. The KCREC has brought in nationally recognized speakers, grown their treasury to over $6,000.00. Contributed several thousands of dollars to candidates and supported several issues in our county and state.
They have become a force that is recognized as active in the local government.
Plans for the future will make sure we have viable and worthy candidates that will win and make a difference for Kanawha County and West Virginia.
All accomplished without the help of the OLD guard such as yourself. Come join and contribute your valuable experience and assets, everyone is welcome.
Come on, Fred — I’m not that old.
The success of which I speak involves winning elections. In Kanawha County, the record is dismal. Therefore, I submit that something is not working. If you can accept that analysis, then we can move forward to find out what will work. After the debacle of George W and his erosion of the limited government branding of the Republican party, that is going to be very difficult.
I realize that in order to rebuild a devastated party the Lincoln Day dinners and all the other fun stuff must be done. As an ‘old’ precinct level politician, I recognize the importance of that stuff. But, at the end of the day there must be some substance — and the substance must stand in stark contrast to the democrats – otherwise there is no difference between the parties. And frankly that is what I currently see.
I would love to join in the revitalization of the Republican party in Kanawha County and elsewhere. Thank you for your invitation. I will wait and watch – and when I see that there is some substance, I will be there.
Best regards,
Mike Greenleaf
Mike, with referencee to your last paragraph: which is it; will you join in the revitalization or just sit and wait until someone else has done the work, then join in? I’m sure Kanawha County could find a way for you to help and just not have to wait and watch the revitalization.
Oh yes, define what you mean by substance.
Mike- In Kanawha County we measure success by the number of people involved in our effort. Believe me, more people are involved in the Kanawha GOP than ever before… and I submit that more people are involved here than are associated with the WVGOP.
Also, it should be noted that we just elected a new Republican to the Prosecutor’s Office, we have three members of the House, a Republican Clerk, Mayors and city council people, a Republican Commissioner. Not to mention, we have THE ONLY Republican elected to Federal office, Shelley Moore Capito.
All this for a county more than 2 to 1 Democrat.
Arch/Charlie
I’m willing to work to create a viable alternative to the democrats to whom we can direct our thanks for 80 years of mismanagement.
Substance for me is very simple – the republican party should go back to the Reaganesque notion of limited government. Sadly, George W did not do that. I would feel better if I heard the R party denouncing the policies of W – I certainly have denounced them. And I think he has set the party back 50 years or so. I think that answers your questions, Arch.
Charlie, it is true that you have made remarkable progress in Kanawha County, and I won’t try to take that away from you. But, I still don’t hear a differentiation from the republicans. Please tell me how you are different from the democrats. Please tell me that you believe that government is inherently bad and that limited government is the best government. When I hear that, I am on the team for the big win!
Mike
Mike Greenleaf,
We believe:
In personal responsibility, that limited government is the best government (No Metro Goverernment), lower taxes, pro life, marriage between one man and one woman, second amendment rights, the US Constitution, freezing the expansion of gambling, a strong national defense, pro tort reform (which will help the business climate), US Sovereignty, etc.,
I know that I have listed some of these and not all, but believe me, we are conservative and we want you on our team to help us win elections. We ask that you all to help us. It takes time to unravel more than 70 years of a one party system and we are committed to accomplishing that. Won’t you help us? Thank you, Melody Potter