Macon County Republicans elect 2011 officers

The Macon County Republican Party held its annual convention on Saturday, March 12, at the Macon County Community Building. About a hundred people attended.

At large officers continuing their positions were Joyce Handley, Larry Hollifield and Carla Miller.

Former Chair Gary Dills and Vice-chair Vince West were presented with plaques of appreciation for their work for the party.

Senator Bob Carpenter (Ret.) presented.

Peggy Patterson, former Republican official of the Macon County Board of Elections was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by Gary Dills.

The Honorable Judge Donna Forga was the guest speaker.

Greg Boyer offered the invocation and led the National Anthem.

Murray closed the convention by saying, “I humbly accept the chairmanship of the Macon County Republican Party and look forward to the next two years working with you, the team.”