Frank Williams inducted into NCGOP Hall of Fame; Helms, Sandifer honored.

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November 29, 2011

Dear Friends:

On November 19, 2011 I had the honor of being inducted into the NCGOP Hall of Fame.  Below are a press release that was sent out about the induction and a photo from the event.

Sincerely,

Frank Williams

TEXT OF PRESS RELEASE: 
 

LELAND, N.C. – Brunswick County resident Frank Williams, who has served as Chairman of the N.C. 7th Congressional District Republican Party since 2009, was inducted into the N.C. Republican Party Hall of Fame at a dinner in Cary on November 19, 2011.

The award was presented by State Representative Frank Iler, who was honored with the award in 2009.  

One person from each Congressional district was inducted.  Williams was one of five nominees from the 7^th District, and the winner  was selected by a committee appointed by the NCGOP State Chairman. 

In addition, the late David Sandifer, who served as Chairman of the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners until his passing in 2008, was among the nominees for the John P. East Memorial Award, which recognizes a deceased individual who otherwise meets the requirements for the Hall of Fame.  The late Senator Jesse Helms was honored with the East award at this year’s ceremony. 

In addition to his service as 7^th District Chairman, Williams has served as a precinct chair, Young Republican club chairman, Young Republican state chairman and has volunteered or worked on numerous campaigns. 

“I had the opportunity to get to know Frank Williams through his work managing my campaigns for State Auditor in 2004 and 2008,” said former N.C. State Auditor Les Merritt, whose fiscal conservatism earned him the nickname ‘The Taxpayers’ Watchdog.’  

“Frank is committed to our party's conservative principles, and he is willing to stand up for what he believes in.  The fact that he has been inducted into the Hall of Fame shows that true conservatives have real influence in our party.  I am pleased to see his years of hard work recognized in this way," Merritt commented.

““Frank Williams volunteered on his first campaign in 1992, and he has consistently worked in the trenches supporting conservative candidates for nearly two decades,” added NCGOP Vice Chairman Wayne King. 

“Frank has been a tireless worker for conservative principles and common-sense government, and I am pleased that his commitment and dedication have earned him recognition in the N.C. Republican Party Hall of Fame,” King said.

“The 7^th District had four other nominees who were more than deserving of this award, and I am humbled that selection committee saw fit to choose me,” said Williams.  “There are countless people who contribute to the conservative movement in a variety of ways, and everything we accomplish is truly a grassroots team effort.”

The N.C. Republican Party Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have been actively involved in the Republican Party for at least ten years.

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Pantano gets a 2-to-1 win over Rouzer in NCGOP Hall of Fame Straw Poll

                                       
By Wes King / Port City Conservatives /  November 20, 2011



The North Carolina Republican Party Saturday night, November 19, held the NCGOP Hall of Fame event. In addition to Hall of Fame inductions, the event also included a straw poll for primary candidates for the 2012 elections.
                                                                         
 Ilario Pantano, candidate for the 7th district Republican nod for the congressional primary, won the straw poll by a margin of nearly 2-to-1 over David Rouzer.


The North Carolina Hall of Fame dinner is one of the primary fundraisers for the party during the year, giving a boost in preparation for the upcoming elections.  The cost of the event was $125.

The event was held at the Embassy Suites in Cary, NC and hosted events throughout the day including Central Committee and Executive Committee meetings as well as seminars.  A dinner was held during the induction with a speech being given by Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli of Virginia who is leading the charge against Obamacare.

The ballot for the event held the primaries for all of the contested congressional districts as well other notable offices, including Lt. Governor and United States President.  Other notable winners of the night include Dan Forest for Lt. Governor and Newt Gingrich for President. 

Pantano was celebrating the 236th birthday of the United States Marine Corps at the Marine Corps Ball in SouthEastern NC at the University of North Carolina Wilmington Warwick Center, an event hosted by the Marine Corps League Detachment 1070 and was unable to attend the Hall of Fame event.

This victory is being considered a significant victory for the Pantano campaign, especially given the location and attendees of the event.  Notable lobbyists, party insiders, and Raleigh powerbrokers were present at the event and were expected to sway the vote.

Voters in the event knew both candidates well, given the relationships championed by Rouzer and the prominence that Pantano has developed after the previous run against incumbent Congressman Mike McIntyre.

As the primary campaigns begin to enter the holiday season, the importance of this segment of the campaign is obvious.  Maintaining and developing momentum for the campaign is going to be important as the campaign continues to push in fundraising efforts and to continue to motivate the grassroots efforts.

Pantano has scheduled a book signing for the re-release of his book Warlord: Broken by War, Saved by Grace at Barnes and Noble in the Mayfair Town Center in Wilmington NC on Thursday December 8th at 6:30 PM.

He is doing a second signing at the Fayetteville NC Barnes and Noble at the Glensford Commons on Saturday December 17th at 4:00 PM.

http://www.portcityconservatives.com/2011/11/20/pantano-rouzer-ncgop-hall-of-fame-straw-poll-wilmington-new-hanover-county-nc-north-carolina-7th-district/