Over the past couple of years College Republicans has been increasingly active in the politics of both the city of Kirksville and the state of Missouri as a whole. In addition to this, the chapter enjoys serving the the local community through various means, as well as sometime simply having fun.
(Top – Claire, Jack, Kevin, Sam;
Bottom – Collection of College Republicans in the Missouri Federation of College Republicans)
(Top – Jack, Daniel, Braeden; Bottom – Adam, Braden, Shane, Braeden)
(Top – Braeden, Kevin; Bottom – Annorah, Rachael)
(College Republicans Lincoln Days Group 2018; [from left to right]
Shane, Isaac, Adam, Korbin, Alex, Emily, Jared , Rachael, Mark,
Annorah, Jack, Chandler, Braden, Braeden, Jesse, Daniel, Sam, Kevin, Andrew)
Lincoln Days 2018 in Kansas City, MO
First Meeting of 2018
2017 YAF Fall Retreat at the Reagan Ranch in Santa Barbara, CA
(From left) Daniel, Alex, Isaac, and speaker Ben Shapiro
100th Anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution
College Republicans tabled an event that recognized the anniversary by showing the downfalls of communism
Lifeline Pregnancy Center Fundraiser Banquet
Fall 2017
College Republicans first event of the 2017-2018 Academic Year
CR Shoot Summer 2017
Robert Spencer 2017
Lincoln Days 2017
Primary Season 2016
Campaign for Mike Brum
College Republicans posing for a picture before marching in the Kirksville Homecoming Parade in support of Adair Country Collector candidate Mike Brummit.
College Republicans march in the parade in support of Brummit.
Kirksville Kiwanis Christmas Parade
Members of the College Republicans pose in front of their float for the Kirksville Kiwanis Christmas Parade, an event designed to help provide winter clothing for Kirksville Children in need.
Missouri Reagan-Lincoln Days 2015
At the Missouri Reagan-Lincoln Days 2015, these three members had the opportunity of meeting United States Senator Roy Blunt.
College Republicans at TSU Chairman Jake Buxton (pictured) and Executive Director Duane Price had the opportunity to meet with Sen. Rick Santorum at Reagan-Lincoln Days.
Our group got to see some KC sights as well!
The Big Event 2015
On March 28, 2015, College Republicans members participated in the 14th Annual Big Event, a day where Truman State students volunteer at local sites around the Kirksville community. The event is put on by the Truman State SERVE center.
College Republicans teamed up with the university’s chapter of College Democrats to help serve the local community. The volunteers raked leaves, trimmed foliage, and cleared brush.
Michael Reagan Speaking Event
On April 2, 2015, College Republicans at TSU had the opportunity to host a speaking event featuring Michael Reagan, son of former President Ronald Reagan, on campus. This event created a lot of excitement, not only on campus, but also in the community of Kirksville. Here is a news story distributed by the local ABC affiliate regarding the event:
Chairman Jake Buxton introduces Mr. Reagan.
Michael Reagan speaks to the assembled crowd. Approximately 200 TSU students and Kirksville community members attended the event. Mr. Reagan spoke on several topics, including his childhood interactions with his father, his family’s experiences during the Reagan presidency, as well as his own personal life journey.
A Truman student asks Mr. Reagan a question during the event’s live question and answer session.
Some of our CRs even got a selfie with Mr. Reagan!
The evening wrapped up with a private reception with Mr. Reagan and Representative Nate Walker!!
Here is a follow-up piece by KTVO:
National Conservative Student Conference 2015
In July of 2015, the chapter sent two officers, Vice-Chair Addie Schmitz and Executive Director Duane Price, to Washington, D.C. to attend the National Conservative Student Conference, an event hosted by Young American’s Foundation.
Iowa GOP Growth & Opportunity Party 2015
21 Members of the College Republicans traveled to Des Moines, IA to mix and mingle with the current GOP presidential candidates. This was a great time for the members of our organization to network and build their political skills. All of this while getting some great pictures!!!
Member Ezekiel Murphy with Senator Marco Rubio
Some of our CRs with Senator Ted Cruz
A group of our CRs with Carli Fiorina
The College Republicans at Truman State University took 21 CRs and had a great time!!!
2016 Missouri GOP State Convention
Several CR’s were elected as delegates or alternates to the Missouri GOP State Convention in Branson, MO. They participated first-hand in the party selection process and made good use of their time networking.
