A mother recently shared a story with me. Fifteen years ago her son was taught that if a bully picked on a classmate and you stepped in to help defend the student, then you were both at fault and could be kicked out of school. In other words, at this school, kids were discouraged from standing up to wrong behavior and told not to help.

Our country was founded on Judeo-Christian values: Moses stood up to the mighty and enslaving Egyptian empire; David stood up to Goliath; Gideon, Esther, Paul…the list goes on. To speak out is our strength. To be silent is not an option. Our community and the defense of family, free enterprise, and law and order depend on our courageous voices speaking up.  

Let's hold the standard to stand up to bullies and bullying ideologies no matter what the cultural trends may be.

The BCGOP recently held a Red, White, and Back the Blue fundraiser.

In recognition of the bravery and service of our local police officers, the BCGOP awarded three Asheville Police Officers for saving the life of a man that was shot in Asheville. Senior Officers, J. Kelson, L. Hawes, and T. Pisani exhibited valor as they rendered aid for five minutes in the middle of a crowd that was becoming increasingly agitated. They rendered life-saving aid to the victim, while not knowing the identity or location of the shooters. That's the epitome of community service and BRAVERY!

“Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.” 

Ronald Reagan

If you feel called to serve:

Consider Becoming a Candidate

Please contact our office (828-253-5800) and explore the possibility of running for office. There are many positions available in 2024:

• School Board (3 Positions)

• City Council (3 Positions)

• County Commissioner (3 Commissioners and 1 Chair)

• Register of Deeds (1 Position)

You will not run alone. We can provide you with coaching, training, and election support.

Become a Poll Observer or Poll Greeter

Fill out the volunteer form and you will be contacted. We need you! VOLUNTEER

Looking for other ways to share your talents? VOLUNTEER

Support our work in Buncombe county. Click here: DONATION

Hear directly from our Chairman about how important it is to our community to have good people step up to be candidates for these key roles. Now's the time. You wont run alone. We will help you. We need you!

Just a few of the many interesting events in October:

Oct 8th

Meet two Unaffiliated candidates for Woodfin and Weaverville Town Council.

Freedom Group will host these candidates on Sunday, October 8th from 2:30 to 5:00 pm at Ferguson Auditorium located on the AB Tech campus at 19 Tech Drive in Asheville. Please consider a small donation ($5 - $10) to help cover space rental.   
 

Oct 21st

Braver Angels (a nonprofit dedicated to political depolarization), and their Red/Blue partners (those who can engage across parties) are creating a movement for civic renewal. The WNC Alliance is hosting a free workshop on “Depolarizing Within - Learn to disagree without contempt and ridicule." Held at 10 am in the North Asheville Library on Merrimon Ave. To learn more about Braver Angels click here: BRAVER ANGELS

Oct 28th
Come to an important Voting Machine Workshop. BCGOP HQ 1:00 - 3:00 pm. This presentation will answer many of your questions and may also dispel a few often told myths.  

1. Learn about the voting process.
2. What voting machines are used and what is the cost?
3. The experience of a Poll Observer in Fletcher, NC.
4. Can a computerized voting machine be hacked?
5. If votes can be manipulated, where is the proof?
6. What can you do to help save our country?

Find additional events on the BCGOP website. Our site is updated daily: EVENTS

Looking for top news articles of interest? Check out the Newsfeed on our site. Articles are updated daily. NEWSFEED
 

Talk to people! For every effective 5 minute interaction that you have, you are able to move a voter to your position by 6%.

Now is not the time to stand quietly on the sidelines. Stand up for what you believe and talk to people. We all need to engage in conversations with concerned citizens and undecided voters, before it is too late.

Living in the United States has a lot of benefits, giving everyone the chance for increasing prosperity and success if they are willing to work towards that goal. 

What is your responsibility as an individual when it comes to ensuring those opportunities survive for the next generation of Americans? Or, do you not have a responsibility? 

Join Rick Green on why the Founding Fathers urged us to accept the responsibility of protecting freedom or risk losing it.

September 25, 2023

Sen. Daniel Statement on Veto of Bipartisan Elections Boards Bill

Raleigh, N.C. – Sen. Warren Daniel (R-Burke) released the following statement in response to Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of Senate Bill 749, "No Partisan Advantage in Elections":

"North Carolinians deserve to have the knowledge and confidence that their state and local boards of elections are operating in the best interest of the voters, not a particular political party. Single-party control has led to distrust and skepticism among voters. Voters should be asking themselves why Gov. Cooper is so desperate to maintain his partisan grip on the State Board of Elections. I look forward to once again overriding Gov. Cooper's veto and establishing truly bipartisan boards of elections in North Carolina."