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Party Leadership
The Floyd County Republican Party Executive Committee (From left to right. Seated: Secretary Cookie Wozniak, Chairman Martha Bryant. Standing: Treasurer Stuart Peebles, Recording Secretary Sallie Peebles, Third Vice Chair Sheila May, Second Vice Chair Steve Hulsey, Fourth Vice Chair Ansley Saville, and First Vice Chair Tom Saltino. Immediate-Past Chair Eddie Lumsden not pictured.) Executive Committee Member Profiles Chairman: Martha Bryant, Martha.Travel@comcast.net
Occupations: Former Teacher, YMCA Director, and Owner of a Travel Agency Hobbies: Traveling, reading, playing with my grandchildren and my three dachshunds Favorite Leader: President Ronald Reagan How long have you been a Republican? "Since I was 21. Up till then I had always thought I was a Democrat until I heard a Democratic leader talk and I thought 'that is not what I believe!' So, I became a Republican back when Republican wasn't cool." Favorite Quote: "We have no control over the events that happen to us. Our freedom lies in how we choose to respond to them." First involvement in a GOP campaign: "My husband ran for the school board as a Republican and won. I supported him from the sidelines. When he passed away, I ran for county commission [in 2002] and lost. But, I was bitten by the political bug. I have since had a lot of fun working for Republican candidates and the Republican Party."
First Vice Chairman: Tom Saltino, Saltino9529@comcast.net The FCRP First Vice Chairman serves as the Parliamentarian and Program Director for the FCRP. As such, the First shall see to it that all meetings are ran properly, and establish and implement programs for the monthly meetings of the FCRP.
Occupations: Sales and Marketing Hobbies: Tennis, bicycling, sailing Favorite Leader: President Ronald Reagan How long have you been a Republican? Forty-two years Favorite Quote: "Principles of government are founded in the rights of man." President Thomas Jefferson First involvement in a GOP campaign: President Richard Nixon's campaign
Second Vice Chairman: Steve Hulsey, SHulsey7@bellsouth.net The FCRP Second Vice Chairman serves as the Fundraising Coordinator for the FCRP. As such, the Second shall see to it that the FCRP obtains adequate funding. Occupations: Administrator for the Floyd County Water Department, law enforcement Hobbies: Martial arts, fishing, camping, anything outdoors Favorite Leader: Governor Sonny Perdue How long have you been a Republican? "Since 1977." First involvement in a GOP campaign: "My campaign for Sheriff in 2004."
Third Vice Chairman: Sheila T. May, stmay64@yahoo.com The FCRP Third Vice Chairman serves as Publicity Coordinator for the FCRP. As such, the Third shall oversee the communication to the media, candidates, and membership.
Occupations: Mental health liason Hobbies: Bridge and reading Favorite Leader: President Ronald Reagan How long have you been a Republican? "I have been Republican all my voting life." Favorite Quote: "I might have been born at night but it wasn't last night." Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour First involvement in a GOP campaign: President Ronald Reagan's campaign.
Fourth Vice Chairman: Ansley Briley Saville, AnSaville@aol.com The FCRP Fourth Vice Chairman serves as the Membership and Special Events Coordinator for the FCRP. As such, the Fourth shall oversee membership recruitment and any special events that will benefit the FCRP or the community.
Occupations: CSC Sales, Inc; Volunteer and Board member for the Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home and the Open Door Home Hobbies: Traveling, reading, gardening, bridge Favorite Leader: President Ronald Reagan How long have you been a Republican? "Probably most of my voting life." Favorite Quote: "Of whom much is given, much is expected." First involvement in a GOP campaign: Congressman Bob Barr's 2000 campaign
Secretary: Felicia "Cookie" Wozniak*, CookieRich4@cs.com The FCRP Secretary serves as the Property Custodian for the FCRP. As such, the Secretary shall oversee membership lists and all properties owned by the FCRP.
Occupations: Stay-at-Home mom/wife Hobbies: Volunteering for the Republican Party and American Legion Auxiliary, Post 5 Favorite Leader: President Theodore Roosevelt Favorite Quote: "Where is their dignity unless their is honesty?" Cicero First involvement in a GOP campaign: President George W. Bush's 2000 campaign * Cookie also serves as President of the Floyd County Republican Women
Recording Secretary (Ex-Officio Member Appointed by the Chair): Sallie Peebles, peebless@comcast.net The FCRP Recording Secretary, an ex-officio member that is appointed by the chair, serves as the Recording Secretary for the FCRP. As such, the Recording Secretary shall record all minutes of all meeting held by the FCRP. Treasurer: Stuart A. Peebles, peebless@comcast.net The FCRP Treasurer serves as the Financial Custodian for the FCRP. As such, the Treasurer shall oversee all financial decisions and actions made by the FCRP.
Occupations: Owned and operated Tidwell Office Supply, Financial Manager at Allied Chemical Corporation Hobbies: Bridge, Georgia Tech football Favorite Leader: President Ronald Reagan How long have you been a Republican? "All my life!" Favorite Quote: "Busy hands are happy hands." First involvement in a GOP campaign: President Dwight D. Eisenhower's campaign
Immediate-Past Chair (Ex-Officio Member): Commissioner Eddie Lumsden, eddielumsden@comcast.net The FCRP Immediate-Past Chair serves as a senior advisor to the FCRP in the capacity as an honorary ex-officio member for one year.
Occupations: Retired State Trooper, Co-Owner of insurance and financial services business, Floyd County Commissioner Hobbies: Motorcycling, woodworking, gardening Favorite Leader: President Ronald Reagan How long have you been a Republican? "I voted for Richard Nixon when he ran against JFK. I was in the 1st grade. It was a mock election." Favorite Quote: "We make a living by what we get. We make a life out of what we give." Prime Minister Winston Churchill First involvement in a GOP campaign: President Ronald Reagan's campaign
Governing Bodies
The FCRP has two standing permanent committees, the Floyd County Republican Party County Committee and the Floyd County Republican Party Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is comprised of all officials listed above. The County Committee is made up of the Executive Committee, any officer or committee member of the national, state or district committee, all Republican elected office holders, and the immediate past chair (for one year after the expiration of his term). The Executive Committee meets every third Wednesday of the month and the County Committee meets once a year, at the call of the Chairman.
Members of the FCRP County Committee include:
Chairman (and State Committeeman) Martha Bryant, First Vice Chairman (and District Committeman) Tom Saltino, Second Vice Chairman Steve Hulsey, Third Vice Chairman Sheila May, Fourth Vice Chairman Ansley Saville, Secretary (and FCR Women's Chairman) Cookie Wozniak, Treasurer Stuart Peebles, State Committeeman (and District Corresponding Secretary) Dr. Adam B. Clemons, District Vice Chairman of Technology & Communication Stephen Bradford, District Committeeman (and FCYR Chairman) Steven Turner, State Senator Preston W. Smith, State Representative Katie Dempsey, Tax Commissioner Kevin Payne, County Commissioner Garry Fricks, County Commissioner (and Immediate Past Chair) Eddie Lumsden, County Commissioner John Mayes, County Commissioner Chad Whitefield, School Board Member Mark Hufstetler, School Board Member David Johnson, and School Board Member Teresa Lumsden.
For more information, please see the FCRP Rules.
Past Chairmen of the FCRP
Commissioner Eddie Lumsden, 2005-2007 T. Keith Howell, 2001-2005 Dr. Grant Lewis, 1999-2001 Jim Arp, 1998-1999 David Guldenschuh, 1997-1998 Dr. Eddie Johnston, 1991-1997 Tony Turner, 1989-1991 Dale Smith, 1987-1989
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The FCRP Chairman is the Chief
Executive Officer of the FCRP. As such, the Chairman presides at all
FCRP meetings and events, and is responsible for the general direction
of the party.