Washington County Republican Party

If you’re looking for fun and interesting activities to help celebrate Independence Day weekend, please check out all the interesting events listed on the WCRP calendar!

On Saturday July 2nd, the Lancaster County Republican Party is hosting a pancake feed from 7:00 am to 11:00 am at Antelope Park shelter, 2740 “A” Street in Lincoln.

On Sunday July 3nd, Americans For Prosperity and Nebraska Taxpayers for Freedom are co-sponsoring a Tea Party rally from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Walnut Grove Park, 152nd & Q in Omaha.

On Sunday July 3rd, WCRP Chairman John Orr & his wife are serving free hot dogs and refreshments anytime after 5:00 pm and sponsoring a professional fireworks show to music after dark at their home at 5139 County Road P37, about 6 miles south of Blair.

On Monday July 4th, the Douglas County Republican Party is hosting a pancake feed from 8:00 am to noon at the Elmwood Park pavilion, 802 South 60th Street in Omaha.

The 2011 Gateway parade and BBQ was a huge success. The weather was perfect. The Washington County Republican Party sponsored and hosted a free BBQ following the parade and served over 600 people.
Below are some of the parade walkers and the WCRP float.
2011 Gateway parade photos***2011 BBQ in the park photos***2011 BBQ videos

The Jon Bruning for U.S. Senate campaign is holding a fundraiser at Fernando’s Restaurant in Blair in Monday, June 13, 2011. If anyone is interested in attending, please contact Jenna Carson at 402-960-4880 or jenna@jonbruning.com. Please find this event on the WCRP calendar.

Please plan to attend the Gateway to the West parade on Saturday, June 11, 2011 and even be a parade walker with the Washington County Republican Party float! (Parade line-up begins at 11:30 am) Also come enjoy the WCRP-sponsored free BBQ at the Steyer Park Pavilion (1710 Layfayette St.) immediately after the parade. Look for our advertisement in the Pilot Tribune & Enterprise Gateway to the West insert.

The Washington County Republican Party Lincoln-Reagan Day Celebration held Monday, April 11, 2011 at the Blair Marina was a huge success! Over 75 devoted Republicans of all ages enjoyed a wonderful evening celebrating our dedicated volunteers and looking forward to building momentum and continued success into the 2012 elections. An inspiring keynote speech was given by former US Congressman and Omaha Mayor Hal Daub. A very informative legislative update was given by Nebraska Speaker Mike Flood. Outstanding volunteer Award was given to John Orr. Lifetime of Service Award recipients were Bob and Nadeen Boettger. State Party Wall of Fame: Ray and Marion Wilson. Lincoln-Reagan Day event photo album

Current office holders attending the event included Senator Scott Lautenbaugh, Senator Lydia Brasch, Nebraska State Treasurer Don Stenberg, Mayor Jim Realph, County Attorney Shurie Graeve, Sheriff Mike Robinson, State Board of Education and 2nd GOP District Chairman John Sieler, Papio-Missouri NRD Board member Scott Japp, Washington County Board of Supervisors Jeff Quist and Kent Claussen. Also in attendance were former Nebraska Governor Kay Orr, former Omaha City Councilman & GOP chairman Chuck Sigerson, Nebraska State GOP Chairman Mark Fahleson, Douglas County Chairman Scott Petersen, Cass County Chairman Dean Helmick, 1st District GOP Chairman Tim O’Dell, 2nd District Vice-Chairman Pat McPherson.

Please mark your calendar and plan to attend the 2011 Washington County Republican Party’s Lincoln-Reagan Day celebration on Monday, April 11, 2011 from 6pm – 8pm at the Blair Marina. (click on link for directions).

Please R.S.V.P to Kim at 402-533-2882 by April 8th or email John Orr.