April 2026 Chairman’s Notes
Good evening Stafford Republicans!
This meeting has much to accomplish – election of officers, vacant Magisterial District Committee (MDC) Chairs, discussion of member participation, and opposition to the Gerrymandering Vote on April 21st. Please be prepared to vote and volunteer. The Democrats and their Dark Money supporters have poured more than $50 MILLION into this referendum. If it passes, the Commonwealth of Virginia will be subject to one-party rule for the foreseeable future. Unless you like extinction, you need to get involved!
If you are interested in running for First Vice Chair or an MDC Chair, please let me know, although nominations can still be made from the floor.
Henry “Hank” Scharpenberg
March 2026 Chairman’s Notes
Good evening Stafford Republicans!
This meeting has much to accomplish – election of officers, Magisterial District Committee (MDC) Chairs, approval of By-laws, and discussion of new committees and member participation, not to mention organizing opposition to the Gerrymandering Vote on April 21st. Expect it to go a bit longer than usual. Please read the emails sent and be prepared to vote and volunteer. If you are interested in running for First Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, or an MDC Chair, please let me know, although nominations can still be made from the floor.
Henry “Hank” Scharpenberg
January 2026 Chairman’s Notes
Good evening Stafford Republicans!
Next Monday, January 12th, 6pm social hour, meeting starts at 7pm.
November 2025 Chairman’s Notes
Good evening Stafford Republicans!
Next Monday, November 10, 6pm social hour, meeting starts at 7pm. We will have an “appetizer potluck.”
We will be discussing this election behind us and I will be offering a limited-to-members public comments, 2 min per person.
The social hour and first part of our meeting will be public, but we will then enter into an executive session and ask non-members to leave at that point.
October 15, 2025 Chairman’s Notes
This is a very interesting and informative article that hits home, detailing the “politics of personality” and the conflicting agendas of pragmatism vs. idealism within a local committee.
https://www.longleafpol.com/p/county-gop-drama
October 2025 Chairman’s Notes
Good evening Stafford Republicans!
Next Monday, October 13, 6pm social hour, meeting starts at 7pm. We will map out the last few weeks of this campaign season!
We are counting down the days and Winsome Sears and company are surging!
There is a general tone and positive outlook to this year’s statewide campaign and we hope to do our part to bring it to Victory and that victory trickles down into the local supervisor and school board. We are working hard at early voting and setting up for election day. Early voting is a logistical heavy lift early morning and evening and we can certainly use more help, especially if you have a large vehicle or truck.
Please come out and get involved!
July 2025 Chairman’s Notes
Good Evening, SCRC and friends of the committee!
We are going to try a twist to our 6-7 pm social hour this month!
Due to the hot weather, we are going to hold an Ice Cream/Banana Split Social next Monday night. Please RSVP with Michelle Gillespie at occasionsbymk@aol.com