Republican Party Chairman Randy Brogdon reiterated today that he found the Party in debt when he became chairman following Saturday’s GOP State Convention.
That came just hours after previous Chairman Dave Weston told The McCarville Report that the Party did not have debt and had $33,000 in cash when he left office. But Brogdon said again today he’s had to do without paid staff as he struggles to fill the Party’s coffers.
In his first email to supporters, Brogdon wrote:
Fellow Republican,
I am excited to have the opportunity to serve you as the new State GOP Chairman. I am committed to grow the party, both in numbers and finances.
On my first day on the job I found we were upside down on the balance sheet. Simply stated we had more bills to pay than money in the bank.
I have made immediate changes that are rather drastic but necessary to help improve the cash flow. Unfortunately I have had to lay off the entire paid OKGOP staff. We are all volunteers at the GOP headquarters, including myself and will remain so until the finances are stable once again.
I am thankful for all of the volunteers who are helping us keep the office open during this time. But I still need your help to get us back in the black.
That’s why I am asking you today to partner with me today in supporting the OKGOP. I’m asking all delegates, elected officials, and party activists to immediately join the Minute Man Club. For a minimal investment of $8.25 per month you can become a Minute Man and help the OKGOP grow stronger than ever.
Please also consider joining the Elephant Club. Membership levels are Gold-$5,000, Silver-$2,500 and Bronze-$1,000. With your generous gift as an Elephant Club member and a Minute Man, you can be a partner to help us not only pay off our debt, but help us lay down the groundwork as we enter the 2016 election year.
Now is the time for all of us to join together as Republicans and bring our finances back in the black. Please click here to give today your monthly support of $8.25, $25, or more.
Below I have included an email I received from the Bryan County Republican Party. They are issuing a challenge for every county party to meet or exceed their donation ($1,000). I am excited to see Republicans already rallying to help each other! Thank you in advance for your support and your contribution.
Thank you and God Bless,
Randy Brodgon
Chairman, Oklahoma Republican Party
I’m sending my donation today. I want to urge everyone who believes in limited government, individual freedom, religious freedom, and economic freedom to donate as much as possible today. Even though I supported Pam Pollard for Chairman, Randy is a dear friend and will lead the Oklahoma Republicans with honesty and integrity. Let’s all make this a team effort and make Republicans the strongest party in Oklahoma! Bunny Chambers, National Committeewoman for Oklahoma (1996-2008)