Recent Activities


Dick DeVos at GVSU!
President Amanda Zaluckyj and Dick DeVos
Senior Ben Hayden and Dick DeVos
Member Todd Jennings with Dick DeVos
Secretary Lindsay Schachtner
  with Dick DeVos

Members of the GVSU College Republicans pose with Dick DeVos. DeVos visited the College Republicans on April 1, 2006. Following an informal discussion with him, the College Republicans made phone calls identifying potential voters.

Kent County Lincoln Day Dinner


(Members pictured: Suzy Hall, Ben Mason, Adam Bradley, Amanda Zaluckyj, Adam Smith, Ben Hayden, Lindsay Schachtner, Craig Wagner, Marlene Olson, Aaron Rider)


Members of the GVSU College Republicans volunteered with the DeVos for governor, Tim Doyle for State Representative, and Bouchard for US Senate campaigns and gained entrance to the 2006 Kent County Lincoln Day dinner.  Ben Stein was the guest speaker.


Saul Anuzis visits on his College Tour


The GVSU College Republicans hosted Saul Anuzis, chairman of the Michigan GOP, on his College Tour. Saul made a visit to the Grand Valley Allendale campus on February 22, 2006.  He talked about the loss of jobs in Michigan and governor's poor handling of the economy.


Volunteers at the Dick DeVos for Governor Headquarters

(Members pictured: Ben Hayden, Amanda Zaluckyj, Marlene Olson, Lindsay Schachtner, Allison Riggs, Adam Bradley)

Members of the GVSU College Republicans travelled to Lansing to stuff envelopes, make phone calls, eat pizza, and watch the Olympics at the DeVos campaign. Braving the weather, the group helped for a few hours.


Ann Coulter at Western Michigan University

(Members pictured: Lindsay Schachtner, Suzy Hall, Marlene Olson, Ben Hayden, Amanda Zaluckyj, Adam Bradley, Allison Riggs, Ben Mason)

The GVSU College Republicans gladly accepted an invitation from the Western Michigan University College Republicans to attend a speech by Ann Coulter. Sitting third row for the event, the College Republicans were able to hear Ann's take on the current political situation in the United States. Thanks you to the Western Michigan University College Republicans!!!

US Senate Republican Primary Debate

(Members pictured: Ashley Sharp, Marlene Olson, Allison Riggs, Adam Smith, Amanda Zaluckyj, Ben Hayden, Lindsay Schachtner, Kristen Boswell, Patience DeRoo, Adam Bradley)

The GVSU College Republicans  were proud to host one of the first debates between the Republican primary candidates for the US Senate race on Februrary 7, 2006. Michael Bouchard, Jerry Zandstra, and Keith Butler teed off during the debate.

Tom Tancredo at Western Michigan University

(Members pictured: Mark Hoppe, Amanda Zaluckyj, Karen Hall)
The GVSU College Republicans attended a speech by Representative Tom Tancredo at Western Michigan University. Tancredo is a US Representative from Colorado. He passionately cares about illegal immigration and the negative effects it has on the United States.

Terri Lynn Land's Gala


(Members pictured: Todd Jennings, Amanda Zaluckyj, Mark Hoppe, Karen Hall, Josh Barnosky, Ashley Sharp, Bill Kerr, Kristen Donaldson)

Members of the GVSU College Republicans were invited to a gala hosted by Terri Lynn Land. The group enjoyed participating at the event with the secretary of state and other Republicans from the area.

Volunteering on Mackinac Island for the Grassroots Fund at Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference 2005



Members of the GVSU College Republicans attened the 2005 Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference. The conference, held on Mackinac Island, was a weekend of meetings for key members of the Republican Party. Various candidates hosted students for the event. The Grassroots Fund was working for Terri Lynn Land.

Other events not pictured:
Michigan Federation of College Republicans convention
Michigan Civil Rights debate
Volunteered for Tim Doyle by doing data entry

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