​ Chair man David McLain will be discussing the state of the Tulsa GOP on April 18th, at the Tulsa Area Republican Assembly meeting. That event is held at 7pm, in the meeting hall of Golden Corral restaurant.
​  McLain and 3 other members of the new  central committee were a part of our March meeting.

  We will also ask our membership to take part in an endorsement vote, of the 4 Republicans competing in the May 9th special primary election for HD75.
​  Tulsa businessman, David McLain, was the overwhelming choice of the Tulsa Republican delegates, at the county convention, today, at Jenks High School.
  Retired I.T. specialist, Terry Flattem, defeated chairman Mike Ford, to secure the Vice Chair office. Ford did not seek a 2nd term at the top spot.
  Only one of the 6 incumbents in the Tulsa Republican party's central committee was elected to another term in office.
 Incumbent Donny Tiemann (your TARA Secretary) was overwhelmingly re-elected  to represent the county party at the 1st District committee.
  Amanda Teegarden returns to the committee, having served 4 years ago.
  Dr. Lydia D'Ross will serve on the State Republican Committee, along with Mike McCutchin, who previously served as county vice chair & chair, until 2 years ago.

​ Tonight, the Tulsa Area Republican Assemblies held a Convention Preview just days ahead of the Saturday County Convention. Every elective office in the party appears to be up for grabs. All the current office holders are so far indicating that they are not seeking to keep their office.
Allen Branch
  David McLain spoke to the crowded hall about why he is stepping up to run for County Chairman. McLain narrowly lost a special election for senator, last year.

​ Allen Branch also indicated his intention to run for County Chair, but said he would support McLain if he is unsuccessful. Both candidates specifically pledged to open the county resources for the sake of precinct development. It was one of the most controversial policies that retiring chairman Mike Ford has instituted.  It led to the lowest turnout of precinct meeting participants since before Dewey Bartlett Sr. was governor.

  Terry Flattem is the lone candidate for County Vice Chairman. Terry is a dedicated volunteer for the past several years. Recently, Terry says that chairman Ford kicked him out of the office and barred him from volunteering at the headquarters. Terry says that several precinct members needed to contact their local leaders and Flattem decided to accommodate the connection instead of waiting for chairman Ford to personally approve of the release of precinct information. This information has always been fully accessable to all party members and posted on the party website; until Mike Ford clamped down on the access.

​March Meeting:
Tulsa GOP Convention Preview. All candidates seeking party office are encouraged to attend and introduce yourselves to the voters.
  This Spring is going to be exciting and the GOP is in the midst of change. The possibilities are great!
Plus the HD75 Candidates for the May 9th special election will be making an extended introduction of their canddidacy. TARA will plan an endorsement vote of our membership, in this race, at the April meeting.
Dinner is served at 6pm (dutch treat) and the meeting starts at 7pm.