Drive the Vote Golf Tournament Raises Funds to Get Out the Vote
November 16, 2023 | Conroe, TX
by John Wertz, Tournament Chair & MCRP Assistant Treasurer
The Montgomery County Republican Party held its third fundraising event of the biennium on November 6 at the Panorama Golf Club in Conroe. It was another great success thanks in large part to over 60 golfing participants, 20 sponsors, and 20 volunteers!
Proceeds from the tournament will be used to print and mail voter guides reminding Republican voters to not only exercise their constitutional right to vote, but to inform them about those all-important, down-the-ballot races such as judges and other local elected representatives.
The beautiful weather and festive atmosphere made for a fun and memorable event. In addition to feeding everyone breakfast tacos, thanks to Dr. Shelly Sekula-Gibbs, and box lunches at the turn, there were trophies, restaurant certificates, and other prizes for this event.
Tournament Awards
Not only were awards given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place team finishes, but there were also awards for Longest Drive (Zach Wynn), Closest-to-the-Pin (Brandon Fleming), and a putting contest (Gabe Sanchez).
First Place - Team Ferrell
Alex Novosel
Jake Saladin
Ainsley Walker
Justin White
Second Place - Team Treadway
Tommy Gaskins
Alex Harrell
Bill Jackson
Cliff Williams
Third Place - Team Devine
Ken Crouch
Mike Devine
Don Nelson
Zachary Wynn
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for coming alongside us in the fight to elect strong Conservatives! Your sponsorship allows us to continue to safeguard Constitutional principles and values in Montgomery County.
Senator Brandon Creighton
Honorable Jay Wright
County Attorney B.D. Griffin
Commissioner Matt Gray
Judge Kristin Bays
Dr. Shelley Sekula-Gibbs, The Woodlands Township Director
Conroe City Councilman Harry Hardman
Conroe City Councilman Todd Yancey
Jim Spigener, President, Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District
Jon Bouché, Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District
Kenneth Earnest, Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District
Charles Shirley, Montgomery County Hospital District
Mike Sullivan, Lone Star College Board of Trustees Director
Kent Chambers
Ryan Ferrell
D.J. Fike
Ron Grundstein
George Hyde
Lindsey Kasprzak
Dan McIntyre
Greg Parker
Scott & Lisa Railey
Kenna & Mike Seiler
Simon Sequeira
Herschel Williams
Many Thanks to Our Volunteers
We could not have put on such a productive event without the many volunteers who gave so much of their time to help Get Out the Vote in Montgomery County.
Tournament Chair - John Wertz
Fundraising Committee Chair - Jackie Williams
MCRP Secretary and Steering Committee member - D.J. Fike
Marketing Chair - Kim Weber
Silent Auction Coordinator - Juanita Simmons
Other volunteers included: Emcee Jon Bouché, photographer extraordinaire Herschel Williams, Neda Henery, Stephanie Cox and Bob Bagley (Sales), Jennifer Eckhart, Stephanie Schwantes and Melinda Olinde (Check-in), Charles Shirley and Doug Taylor (Finance), Tammy Kelver (Food Coordinator), Karen White and Blake Hall (Utility), and Lisa Railey (Communication).
Congratulations to all of our winners and a big “Thank you” to all who sponsored, volunteered, and participated in making this such a fun and memorable event!
Get Involved!
The Montgomery County Republican Party needs your help as we prepare for the March Primary Election. It takes many volunteers to help with block walking, educating voters in parking lots, and getting out the vote for strong Conservatives. Please take a moment to learn how you can get involved!
