{"id":18607,"date":"2025-06-07T20:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-08T02:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/?p=18607"},"modified":"2025-06-07T22:43:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T04:43:40","slug":"op-ed-youre-invited-to-pocatello","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/op-ed-youre-invited-to-pocatello\/","title":{"rendered":"Op-Ed: You\u2019re Invited to Pocatello"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This month, Republicans from throughout the Gem State will come together in beautiful Pocatello, Idaho, to enjoy fellowship and take care of important party business. The Idaho GOP State Central Committee is made up of delegates from every legislative district and county in the state. We gather every six months to hear reports from across Idaho and vote on proposed rules and resolutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re welcome to join us in Pocatello and see how the sausage is made. Admission is free\u2014we only ask that you register on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/idgop.org\/2025-summer-meeting\/\">Idaho GOP website<\/a>&nbsp;so we can plan accordingly. You\u2019re also invited to purchase a ticket for the Chairwoman\u2019s Luncheon on Saturday afternoon for just $25. There are only a handful of seats left, so don\u2019t wait!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from experts in open seminars on Saturday morning. Representative Cornel Rasor will give an in-depth presentation on parliamentary procedure. Custer County Chairman Darr Moon will share his expertise on Idaho\u2019s strategic mineral resources. GOP Treasurer Steve Bender will provide essential training for county officers on proper financial reporting. And State Controller Brandon Woolf will walk attendees through the Transparent Idaho website, a fantastic tool for tracking government spending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Members of the State Central Committee will meet in committees on Friday evening to review dozens of proposed rules and resolutions before presenting their recommendations to the full committee on Saturday. Some of the resolutions under consideration include calls to restore the March presidential primary, reform judicial elections, enforce immigration laws, and eliminate the sales tax on groceries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the laws our Legislature passes each year begin as resolutions discussed and adopted at these party meetings. This is where the Republican grassroots can unite behind a shared vision and send a clear message to elected officials about the direction we want to go. When we speak with one voice, it makes a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s Summer Meeting carries added importance as we prepare for next year\u2019s statewide elections. The momentum we build now\u2014through clear articulation of our principles, building strong networks, and bold leadership\u2014will shape Idaho\u2019s future. This meeting is a key moment for Idaho Republicans to engage and lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it\u2019s not just business. Party meetings and conventions are a wonderful time to reconnect with friends and fellow patriots from Bonners Ferry to Bear Lake. Pocatello is a great place to visit, with shops, museums, and outdoor activities. Many attendees turn the Summer Meeting into a full vacation\u2014you\u2019re just a short drive to Lava Hot Springs, American Falls, Craters of the Moon, or even Yellowstone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Summer Meeting will take place Friday, June 20, through Saturday, June 21, at Calvary Chapel in Pocatello. 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