The Dennis McCollum  Memorial Scholarship will be open for application from March 1 through April 30.  If you know of Union County Republican Seniors in High School, please encourage them to apply.  Information and applications will be available at the Union County Republican Mens Club page on Facebook.

Union County Republican Men's Club votes to Support Candidates for Upcoming November Election.

The membership of the Union County Republican Men's Club voted on Sept. 11 to donate $1000  to the Campaign to elect Harold Johnson to the US House Dist. 8.  We also donated $1000 to NC State House seats,to be determined, tohelp campaigns ensure victory and gain control of the NC House. 


Union County Republican Men's Club Awards the 3rd Annual Dennis McCollum Memorial Scholarship

During our August meeting we awarded our $1000 scholarship for 2009-2010.  This years winner was Allie Miles.  Allie graduated from Union Academy.  She is attending Millsaps College.  Allie has been very active in the activities of the Republican Party of Union County and the Union County Republican Men's Club for several years.  In fact she has worked at our last two fundraisers for the scholarship during the Air Show, working 11+hours per day.  We thank  Allie for all her hard work and dedication to the Party in Union County.   Congratulations to Allie and we wish her great success in her future endeavors. 

Frank Akimus appointed as Treasurer

After almost two years of Louis Philippi's quest for a Treasurer, he finally is able to relinquish his second duty as UCRMC Acting Treasurer.  Frank is in the financial industry and has gracefully voluteered to fill the role.  He has an extensive background in finance and will be a definite asset to the Union County Republican Men's Club.  The club membership is very appreciative of Louis' sevrice during the interm and know he is free to expand his duties as Vice President. 

UCRMC holds State Senate and Representative Forum

On March meeting featured a candidates forum for the candidates running for the Republican nomination for the North Carolina House and Senate races.  The primary will be held on May 4th which will determine the winner of the North Carolina House Seat currently held by Rep. Curtis Blackwood who is retiring and the General election Candidate for the North Carolina Senate seat currently held by Sen. Eddie Goodall.  We had a great turnout and the candidates answered several questions pertaining to the position they are seeking and the needs of Union County.  The candidates for NC House are Jeff Gerber and Craig Horn.  The Candidates for NC Senate are Fern Shubert and Tommy Tucker.  Tommy Tucker did not attend due to a miscommunication, however he will be given time at our April meeting to answer questions and present his platform.   We also heard from Hal Jordon, Candidate for the US House of Representatives Dist. 8.  Also in attendance was John Barker, candidate for NC House.  He is unopposed in the primary, however will be running against Prior Gibson in November.

In other business, the membership voted to dissolve our relationship with NC Federation of Republican Men.  This issue had been in debate over the past several months and due to general disatifaction with the operation of Federated and their failure to provide information that had been requested, our membership felt that the relationship served no purpose and voted to end our Federated status.

Kaye Feldmann and Jack Oldham named 2009 Man and Woman of the Year.

The Union County Republican Men's Club held their 5th Annual Union County Republican
Man and Woman of the the Year Banquet in January at South Piedmont Community College. 
Approximately 100 people attended, by several elected official and candidates.  The Dennis McCollum Memorial Scholarship was also formally awarded to Grant Weiner, son of Richard and Karen Weiner.  He received $1000 and is attending the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. 
(More information to be posted soon)

Joe and Diane Pomykacz named 2008 Man and Woman of the Year

The Union County Republican Men's Club held their 4th Annual Union County Republican
Man and Woman of the the Year Banquet on Friday, October 24, 2008 at South Piedmont
Community College. The evening began with a social hour and the National Anthem
sung by Andrea Norberg.  Approximately 100 people attended, by several elected official
and candidates. A great time was had by all.  After a wonderful dinner our program
began with a keynote address by Dr. Greg Firn, Anson County Superintendent of Schools.
After the keynote address, the Nominees were introduced.  This years nominees were
Jeff Gerber, Jack Oldham and Joe Pomykacz for Man of the Year and Elizabeth Cooke,
Liza Kravis, Diane Pomykacz and Donna Shaver for Woman of the Year.  The club president,
Rick Alexander, praised them for their accomplishments and dedication to the Republican
Party in Union County and announced the 2008 Union County Republican Man and Woman
of the Year, Joe Pomykacz and Diane Pomykacz. Joe and Diane have been involved in
all aspects of the Republican Party activities in Union County and have also been
very involved within the community.  Their hard work and dedication makes them a
great asset to Union County and the Republican Party.

The Man and Woman of the Year Banquet is a fundraiser for the Dennis McCollum Memorial
Scholarship Fund.  The fund was started in 2007 and our first $1000 scholarship
was award at the banquet this year.  The winner of the 2007 Dennis McCollum Memorial
Scholarship is John "Jake" Stewart a 2007 graduate of Weddington High
School.  The award was accepted by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart due to
Jake's current internship at the White House.

Union County Republican Men's Club Awards the 1st Annual Dennis McCollum Memorial Scholarship 

The 1st Annual Dennis McCollum Memorial Scholarship was awarded to John "Jake" Stewart a 2008 graduate of Weddington High School.  Several Republican seniors from across Union County applied for the scholarship.  They were required to write an essay, register 10 new people to vote and be accepted in a post high school education program.  The scholarship was in the amount of $1000.  Applications for the 2009 scholarship will be available in will be available in January.  The applications and requirements are available from the UCRMC and local school guidance counselors.  Eligible students include public, private and home schooled Union County Republican Seniors.  For more information or to make a donation to the scholarship fund contact the UCRMC at ucrmc@earthlink.net