The Georgia Teen Republicans 10th Annual State Convention

Important Information

2012 Georgia Teen Republicans State Convention

Date:      Saturday, June 2, 2012
Time:     2:00pm to 4:00pm
Place:    Senate Chamber
               Georgia State Capitol Building
               (See the announcement to the left for parking and entry details).

Delegates will be given priority seating on the floor, as well individuals granted VIP passes by the Executive Board (a limited number will be distributed at registration). Guests will be permitted to sit and watch the proceedings from the gallery, though that is subject to change.
Here's the announcement everyone has been waiting for!

The 2012 State Convention, which is our 10th since our founding in 2003, will be held in the Georgia State Capitol's Senate Chamber.

As usual, we will be holding elections for our Executive Board offices. It is expected that the offices of Chairman, 1st Vice Chairman, 2nd Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer will be available, along with the possibility of the return of the North and South Vice Chairman positions. Candidates can declare for office at any time, though all nominations will officially be made on the convention floor. If you would like to know the election procedures and traditions, please email Kyle (kyleconstable@gatrs.org).

Registration will begin at 1:30pm on Saturday and the convention will start promptly at 2pm. There are no fees for delegates or guests at this year's convention. Please be sure to enter the Capitol through the basement door on Mitchell St. Parking is located in the parking deck across from the Captiol at the corner of Mitchell St. and Capitol Ave.

Our primary sponsor and keynote speaker is State Senator David Shafer. Brian Donegan, the founder and Chairman of the Can-Do Conservatives of America, will also speak. Additional speakers will be announced as the convention draws closer. Chapter Chairs will be contacted about delegates to the convention sometime within the next two weeks. If you haven't already submitted your membership form, please do so quickly so that you will be eligible for delegates to the convention.

I look forward to seeing everyone in Atlanta in June!

Sincerely,
Chairman Kyle Constable 

Candidates for GATRS Offices

While candidates cannot officially enter a race for an office until they are nominated and seconded on the convention floor, they are encouraged to try to garner support from their fellow teens before the convention. Below is a list of candidates that have announced their intentions to seek an office. If you wish to have your name added to the lists below, please contact Chairman Kyle Constable (kyleconstable@gatrs.org).

Chairman
Brennan Mancil (Carroll County): http://www.facebook.com/BrennanMancilForGatrsChairman 

1st Vice Chairman
Jake Lott (Columbia County):  http://www.facebook.com/JakeLottForNorthViceChairmanOfTheGeorgiaTars 
Brandon Roberts (Cherokee County): http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brandon-Roberts-for-Georgia-TRs-1st-Vice-Chairman/149782715152353 

2nd Vice Chairman
Sousaan Guyton (Henry County):  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sousaan-For-GA-Teen-Republican-Chair/219912231362002 
Michael-Chase Strollo (Fulton County):  http://www.facebook.com/groups/434962983197711/ 
Lans Swafford (Douglas County):  http://www.facebook.com/Elect.Lans.Swofford 

North Vice Chairman
No candidates have announced at this time.

South Vice Chairman
Austen Trowell (Columbia County): https://www.facebook.com/pages/Austen-Trowell-for-Georgia-Trs-South-Vice-Chairman/303147056440442  

Secretary
Whitney Van Gundy (Gwinnett County)

Treasurer
No candidates have announced at this time.