KGOP Newsletter November 7, 2025
TODAY - Friday Coffee Analysis of Local Elections
Veterans Day Luncheon - RSVP
"Dignity Bag" Collection for Homeless Veterans
KGOP Christmas Party December 2 - Buy Tickets
Scott Jennings Coming to Kalamazoo Dec.11 |
Kathleen Olmsted
TODAY - The KGOP Friday Coffee will present an analysis of the local elections, and include KGOP Secretary Kathleen Olmsted, elected to the Portage City Council.
Join us Friday at 9 am for an informative meeting. Coffee and pastries provided.
Our office is in the Trestlebridge Office Center, 5250 Lovers Lane in Portage (across from Loy Norrix High School, south of Kilgore Road). |
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Veterans Day Luncheon - RSVP
Join us for a special Veterans Day luncheon on Tuesday, November 11. The noon luncheon features Waverly Bell, and will be held at the KGOP office.
Since January 2023, Bell has served as a Committee Member for the Kalamazoo County Veterans Affairs Committee, which administers benefits to county veterans.
In his role he works with veterans, coordinating with the VFW and American Legion, to assist veterans seeking resources and filing claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Bell is a technology professional with over 20 years of experience in infrastructure and unified communications engineering, complemented by a deep commitment to veterans.
He has served as an Election Inspector in Kalamazoo Township since August 2021, helping to maintain election integrity in local elections.
Luncheon cost is $15. Menu will be shared soon.
Location: 5250 Lovers Lane, Suite LL 110, Porage Michigan |
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"Dignity Bag" Collection for Homeless Veterans
Invisible Vets – Dignity Bag Items
Please help our homeless veterans with donations of Dignity Bag items. This effort is coordinated through Invisible Vets, a non-profit dedicated to helping vets in need.
PLEASE BRING DONATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO THE NOVEMBER 11 LUNCHEON:
Ponchos
Cold Weather Socks
Hats, Gloves & Scarves
Long Underwear (Male & Female)
Mylar Emergency Blankets
Toiletries
Feminine Hygiene Products
Single Serve Peanut Butter
Foil Tuna Packets
Single Trail Mix
Mints (altoids, ice or hard candy)
Cough drops
Travel Kleenex
Single Beef Jerky
Bottled Water
Single Applesauce
Vitamins
Hand/Toe Warmers
Travel sewing kits
Chap Stick
Sandwich, Quart & Gallon Zip Bags
$10 & $20 Fast Food Gift Cards
$25 Gas Cards
$25-$50 grocery store cards
Gift Cards and Monetary donations can be made out to & mailed to:
Invisible Vets
c/o Jim Garigen
9588 S Sprinkle #1
Portage, Michigan
49002
Electronic Donations:
CashApp-$invisiblevets
Venmo-@invisiblevetslimited
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Join us for our annual KGOP Christmas Party at the home of Ron and Ruth Wiser on Tuesday, December 2, from 6 to 8:30 pm.
Join fellow Republicans, local elected officials and candidates at the Wiser residence, 1532 Long Rd., Kalamazoo 49008. The Wisers go all out with holiday decorations, making for a memorable event.
This is a fundraiser to support the KGOP and local candidates. Cost is $100 / $150 Couple
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Scott Jennings with President Trump aboard Air Force One
Scott Jennings Coming to Kalamazoo December 11- Buy Tickets
Scott Jennings, a conservative political strategist, author and CNN contributor since 2017, is coming to Kalamazoo on Thursday, December 11 from 4-7 pm. Location: Four Points by Sheraton, 3600 East Cork Street Court, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001
Cost is $50; $100 Ticket includes photo with Jennings and signed copy of his book.
Jennings worked on both George W. Bush campaigns, and was special assistant to the president and deputy director of political affairs during the Bush administration.
In recent years he has been a strong conservative voice on many CNN shows, effectively pushing back against the network’s left-wing bias.
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KALAMAZOO GOP ANNOUNCEMENTS |
- The KGOP Office hours are 11 am to 2 pm Tuesday & Thursday; Friday 9 am - 1 pm. (Also by appointment). Our phone number is (269) 323-0067.
- You can join the KGOP or renew your membership by at our website: kgop.org/membership, or, sending a check made out to Kalamazoo GOP at the address below or bringing a check to the luncheon.
- The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners is seeking to fill vacancies on various boards.
- Applications and information regarding all the County’s Advisory Boards and Commissions can be found at Kalamazoo County’s Website Apply Here or you may Contact Dina Sutton at (269) 383-8650 for more information.
Kelly Sackett, Chairwoman
Charley Coss, Vice Chairman
Republican Party of Kalamazoo County
5250 Lovers Lane, Suite LL110, Portage, MI 49002
Office (269) 323-0067 | KGOP.org | Office@KGOP.us Paid for by Kalamazoo County Republican Committee |
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