Sunflower Republican Club President, Doris Riley, welcomed elected officials, honored guests, candidates and guests to the event. The purpose of the Sunflower Club is to inform and educate on current issues of concern. We have learned that elections do matter. We believe in the basic principles of smaller government, lower taxes and personal responsibility. We do not endorse any candidate.

The Sunflower Republican Club was honored to have so many in attendance so everyone could see them and hear them unfiltered by the media. Candidates for statewide offices were presented first, then 3^rd District candidates, Johnson County candidates and last, but not least, elected officials. Due to time constraints question and answers were not entertained. Candidates were available to meet and greet before and after the program.

OPENING REMARKS:  Darla Jaye 980 Live! With Darla Jaye

NATIONAL COMMITTEEWOMAN: Helen VanEtten

SENATE CANDIDATES:         Todd Tiahrt, 4^th Congressional District

                                                Jerry Moran, 1^st Congressional District

CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR:  Kansas State Senator from the 37^th District, Dr. Jeff Colyer spoke on behalf of Senator Sam Brownback.

CANDIDATES FOR SECRETARY OF STATE:    

Kris Kobach

J.R. Claeys

CANDIDATE FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL:            Kansas State Senator from the 15^th District and President of the Kansas Senate, Derek Schmidt

CANDIDATE FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER:            David Powell

OFFICERS OF THE 3^rd CONGRESSINAL DISTRICT:

            Keith Esau, Chairman

            Joy Bourdess, Vice Chair

            Chiquita Boggs, Secretary 

CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESS, 3^rd CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT:

            Patricia Lightner

            John Rysavy

            Speaking on behalf of Dan Gilyeat, Gayle Brown

OFFICERS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY:

            Marearl Denning, Treasurer

            Mike Kuckleman, Treasurer

CANDIDATE FOR CHAIR OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:

            Ed Eilert, District 4

ELECTED OFFICIALS:

            District Attorney, Steve Howe

            Sheryl Spalding, Kansas Representative, 29^th District

            Owen Donohoe, Kansas Representative, 39^th District

            Mike Kiegerl, Kansas Representative, 43^rd District

            Lance Kinzer, Kansas Representative, 14^th District

            Board of County Commissioners:

                        Dave Lindstrom, 3^rd District

                        Calvin Hayden, 6^th District

                        Doug Wood, 5^th District

Next Meeting: October 8, 2009

            Performance Review of Johnson County Government conducted by Steve Anderson, CPA, MBA. Jim Mullins, Eastern Kansas Field Director for AFP announced that Steve Anderson will be giving the presentation.

CLOSING:

            The evening represents only a beginning. It is up to each and every one of us to stay informed by attending events and getting involved at different levels. The best way to stay informed is to be involved. There are many Republican organizations and other organizations that have meetings and events. We are connected: Sign up at KSGOP for daily news. Sign up for alerts from the Johnson County Republican Party. Join an organization. Sign up with a campaign. Register to vote! Be sure your friends and neighbors are registered to vote. It is your responsibility to stay informed and involved.