Official BEXAR GOP Publication January 14, 2022January 14, 2022January 14, 2022January 14, 2022January 14, 2022January 14, 20 2 Issue 2 My fellow Republicans, The Primary is upon us and there is a lot of activity going on. Early voting starts February 14th, and Election Day is March 1st. Anyone interested in being a Precinct Chair for the 2022-2024 term who did not already file last fall can file beginning tomorrow at 1 p.m. at our office, and ending Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Monday and I encourage you to join me in the MLK Freedom Walk at 10 a.m. See the information below. This is not the canceled march; this is going on as planned. Procedures for requesting an Absentee (Vote by Mail) ballot have been tightened to include a requirement to supply personal identification. See the County website below for details. We will send you more information next week. As you know, the county party has the responsibility to conduct a fair primary election. I, as Chairman, and the Executive Director, Gary Teal, do not endorse or support any opposed candidate in this primary. All candidates are welcome to use the resources of our office.  Thank you, John Austin Chairman Republican Party of Bexar County Filing Opens Tomorrow; We Are Open 1-5 File for Precinct Chair, 2022-2024 Term of Office Saturday, Jan. 15 1:00 – 5:00pm 10300 Heritage Blvd, Ste. 240, San Antonio TX 78216. Also Available Mon.-Thurs. 1-5 Last day to file is February 12 OPEN TO ALL PRECINCTS (IF YOU FILED SEPT. TO DEC. 1 YOU ARE DULY FILED) Must be registered to vote in Bexar County. Must reside in your election Precinct. Must not be a candidate for Public Office. More info is at [link removed]. MLK Freedom Walk Taking Back The Dream Presented by Precinct Chair Otis Thompson Monday, Jan. 17 Ceremonies start at 10 a.m. at Lincoln Park 2915 E. Commerce & end at the 400 block of Noblewood, MLK Park Stadium. Shuttles will transport you back. Bring water! Dress comfortably Precinct Chair Training New and experienced Precinct Chairs can sign up for training at Party Headquarters The next available date is Wednesday, Jan. 19. Email Gary Teal at [email protected] Ballot By Mail Application If you are 65 or older on Election Day or you are disabled, you may submit an ANNUAL Ballot By Mail application Request a ballot to be mailed to you HERE The fillable form is also at Bexar County Elections HERE Upon completing and signing the form, return it to 1103 S Frio, Suite 100, San Antonio TX 78207. You can also call 210-335-VOTE (8683) to have a copy of the ballot sent to you. DEADLINE: All Applications for Ballot By Mail must be received by the Bexar County Elections Department by 5 PM on February 18th. Events Link to BexarGOP.org Calendar THIS WEEK Weekly Prayer Meeting Monday, January 17 10am – 11am at Republican Party of Bexar County Headquarters Organizer: Anita Kegley and Adam Salyer (No RSVP required) Alamo City Republican Women Tuesday, Jan. 18 11am – 1pm at La Quinta Inn & Suites San Antonio Medical Center NW 4431 Horizon Hill Blvd. 78229 Guest Speaker: The Hon. Roy Barrera Cost: $30 with a reservation made by sending check or credit online at [link removed] no walk-ins Reservations: 210-496-5857 [email protected] HCR Republican Club Meeting Tuesday, Jan. 18 6:30-7:30 pm 4550 Del Webb Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78253, USA Speaker: DaWayne Tipton, andidate for Railroad Commissioner For information contact Mike Mouser [email protected] 210-788-1039 Camino Real Club Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 19 6 pm-8 pm at Blanco BBQ 13259 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216, USA UPCOMING EVENTS: Champions Coalition Round Table Monday, January 24 at 7 PM at a church building at 1620 Pinn Road, 78227 Issue-based discussion on Local and County and State level issues. SAVE THE DATE: Paid Election Workers Opportunities Bexar County Elections Department Election Judge Training Persons interested in becoming an Election Judge for Bexar County will engage in group discussion and hands-on activities to learn and apply their understanding of the Texas Election Code. Participants will be informed on topics such as tasks to complete before Election Day, opening & closing the polls, qualifying the voter using the Handbook for Election Judges and Clerks and VoteSafe, and how to resolve certain scenarios inside of the polling place. Available dates to become certified: Jan. 20, 22, 25, 27, 29, Feb. 1, 3, 9 Click here to register Bexar County Elections Department Clerk Training Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 9:00 AM 1103 South Frio Street - San Antonio, TX 78207 Click here to register Free Election Law Training Election Law Training by RNC Texas Election Integrity Team, RNC National Committeewoman Toni Anne Dashiell, Texas Victory and Republican Party of Texas. They are offering future opportunities for virtual training: Jan. 25-Election Law Training 6:30pm -8:30pm Jan. 26- Election Worker Training 6:30pm -8:30pm Jan. 27- Poll Watcher Training 6:30pm -8:30pm Feb. 1 Early Voting Ballot Boards/Signature Verification 6:30pm -8:30pm Feb. 3 Central Count 6:30pm-8:30pm Go to www.gopvictory.com for more information on election integrity. Gov. Abbott's Celebration of Texas Tour Saturday, January 22nd at 4 PM at Smoke BBQ and SkyBar 501 East Crockett Street FREE food and refreshments REGISTER HERE Volunteers Needed at Headquarters Want to help the Republican Party more? BEXAR GOP needs your help getting Republicans elected. We need volunteers to answer the phones and be at headquarters to help candidates. Email [email protected] For updates on any of the above events, please see our Events calendar at bexargop.org/event-calendar/ Never miss an event: Sync the BEXAR GOP Events calendar with your mobile phone or tablet. iPhone instructions. 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