Knox County Republican Party Begins a New Season

This morning the Knox County Republican Party met at Crown College in Powell and reorganized the party. The assembled representatives of the party elected Buddy Burkhardt as the Chairman.

Chairman Buddy Burkhardt

They elected longtime Republican Activist Suzanne Dewar as the First Vice Chair.

Chairman Buddy Burkhardt and First Vice Chair Suzanne Dewar

They elected Former County Commissioner Michele Carringer as Secretary, Suzanne Sanders as First Vice Secretary and Gary Loe as Second Vice Secretary.

They elected Nick McBride as Treasurer and Broadus Hubbs as Vice Chair.

The set up to greet attendees

Knox County Sheriff Jimmy J.J. Jones donated 500 Hardees Sausage Biscuits and Knox County Law Director Richard Bud Armstrong donated the Orange Juice, Water and Coffee.

An early attendee gets a cup of orange juice

This is what 500 Sausage Biscuits looks like from Hardees compliments of Sheriff Jones

Longtime Republican Activist Louise Zirkle was honored today at the beginning of the reorganization.

Mrs. Louise Zirkle being honored for her longtime involvement in the party and Knoxville/Knox County

Former Knox County Republican Chair Sue Methvin was memorialized today at the organization.

Dr. Galen Methvin speaking after his wife was memorialized at the Knox County Republican Reorganization

Before the reorganization was concluded, Former Republican Party Secretary Joy McCroskey was recognized and thanked for her many years of service.

Joy McCroskey speaking about her thank you from the party.

It was great seeing so many folks that I have known for over 32 years of active Knox County Republican Party involvement. In addition, I met several new folks, even a new person (Hannah Coleman Gard) came up and introduced herself to me. Overall, a great beginning to a new season for the Knox County Republican Party.