Myrtle Beach – The Grand Strand Young Republicans elected their 2011 Executive Board officers at their January meeting.

Robin Quinn, the first vice chairman for 2010, will replace Heather Ammons as chairman of the organization.  Local GOP activist Brad Daniels has been elected to serve as first vice-chairman while Julia Billington and David Cole were elected to secretary and teasurer, respectively.

“2012 will be a very important year, and I look forward to working with the Young Republicans and the Horry County GOP leadership to assure our county’s status as a solid Republican county,” said Robin Quinn.

-Adam Cates, Grand Strand Young Republicans

The South Carolina Federation of Young Republicans was well represented at the Young Republicans National Federation Leadership Conference July 17th in DC. Our Upstate Chairman, James Gibney, was appointed Chairman of the YRNF Membership Committee. YRNF Chairman, Lisa Stickan, welcomed Katie Welborn as our new SCFYR Chairman. Katie Welborn, HeatherAmmons and Liana Orr served as the delegates from South Carolina. Young Republicans from all over the nation were excited about Nikki Haley being our gubernatorial candidate.

–Heather Ammons

The Anderson County Young Republicans was founded in 2009, and chartered with the South Carolina Federation of Young Republicans in August 2010, to represent college students and young professionals in Anderson County. Our meetings offer young republicans the opportunity to interact with other like minded people, engage in the political process and meet with our elected officials.

Our philosophy is simple; we stand for limited government, returning our Republic to its Constitutional founding, and working hard to ensure that we build a strong base for the next generation of Republicans. Our meetings are held in a relaxed atmosphere and provide our members an opportunity to meet and interact with our elected officials.

The Anderson County Young Republicans also plays a vital role in supporting our party’s candidates during campaign seasons. Volunteering for campaigns is an important way for our members to actively participate in the political process and have an active voice in our own governance.

We are excited about the upcoming elections and are ready to work hard to play a vital role in the future of our State and our Country.

-Drew Gilmer, Anderson County Young Republicans Chairman

The Grand Strand Young Republicans are pleased to announce the first ever winner of the GSYR Scholarship, Karen Jennings. Karen is a graduate of North Myrtle Beach High School and a freshman at Coastal Carolina University this fall. As a winner of the scholarship Karen received $500.00 towards her college expenses.

The Grand Strand Young Republican Executive Committee would like to thank all who applied. We look forward to offering this scholarship for many years to come.

Congratulations to Karen and good luck at CCU!!

*The GSYR Scholarship is awarded to an Horry County high school senior who plans to pursue a degree from Coastal Carolina University – other requirements apply. If you are interested in our scholarship program, please check out our website at www.GrandStrandYoungRepublicans.comor contact Heather Ammons (843.457.4852).