6th Annual B&BBQ Huge Success !!!
Bastrop County Republicans and Supporters from across Central Texas gathered together this past Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 at the Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center for an evening of camaraderie. Beginning with a VIP Reception and photo opportunity with our Keynote Speaker Lindsey Graham. Guests enjoyed a Cocktail Hour and viewed silent and live auction items before placing their bids. Bastrop County Chair Curtis Courtney welcomed everyone with a warm greeting and paid well deserved recognition to all the Boots & Barbecue Committee members and countless volunteers responsible for planning and conducting this very popular and successful fundraiser event.
Following these opening remarks, Mrs. Terry Moore led the audience in singing the National Anthem, Ms. Kylie Cunningham led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and State of Texas Flag. The County Chair introduced all the Federal, State, County and Precinct elected officials present. Master of Ceremonies Lela Derr dismissed guests for the much anticipated buffet style BBQ dinner. Following the meal, guests listened to video presentations from State Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz. Texas District 17 Representative Stan Gerdes introduction of Keynote Speaker Lindsey Graham brought the crowd to their feet in rousing applause. Lindsey Graham, aka The Patriot Barbie, presented her story of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” of a strong woman, salon business owner, who defied the State of Oregons lockdown mandates and won! Her efforts continue to empower women, champion men, embrace family values and has solidified her place at the front of the battle for women’s rights, unborn babies, and moms.
The Bastrop County Republican Party sincerely thanks all attending, the Speaker Table Co-Sponsors, Table Sponsors and ticket buyers, silent and live auction item donors and buyers, and the many local businesses for your continued and generous support. Proceeds from these events support local party activities, Republican candidates, and party administrative needs. For more information on other party activities, meetings and events please visit our website at www.bastropctygop.com. Our office is located at: 443 Highway 71 West, in Bastrop Texas. Phone: (512) 409-1415, email: . Office hours, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat, and 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Thurs.
The fourth annual Bastrop County GOP Boots & Barbecue Fundraiser featured TX Congressman Michael Cloud, CD-27, who introduced keynote speaker Congressman Dan Crenshaw, TX CD-2. TX Representative John Cyrier was back for his annual appearance as Master of Ceremonies. Texas Senator Dawn Buckingham, SD-24, engaged the audience with stories from the TX legislature.
Mark Torrey, Precinct Chair 3012 and Event Committee chairman, said “Every year this great event brings amazing political speakers to Bastrop County. The combination of a rousing live auction, a variety of silent auction items, and of course great barbecue, make this a ‘not to be missed’ fundraiser”. He added, “This wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of the committee members and I extend my deepest thanks to them.”
“The Bastrop County GOP is honored to have the support of so many current and former elected officials”, said GOP Chair Mike Gepner. Attending officials included former Speaker of the Texas House Gib Lewis, Sheriff Maurice Cook, District Clerk Sarah Loucks, County Clerk Rose Pietsch, County Commissioners Mark Meuth, Clara Beckett and former County Commissioner Don Loucks. The Republican Party was well represented by Bastrop County GOP Chair Mike Gepner, State Republican Executive Committee (SREC) members representing Bastrop County Olga Lasher and Fernando Treviño, former SREC member Jan Duncan, along with many other party officials from Bastrop and surrounding counties.