Speaker: Dr. Mark Byrnes, Provost at MTSU
Come join us for a delicious dinner September 16th and Constitution Trivia Night with Dr. Mark Byrnes, Provost at MTSU. The Dems are always thumping their chests about our democracy (we are a republic) – let’s make sure we all know something about our governing document, the Constitution.
More than 30 years ago, Mark Byrnes joined the faculty at MTSU as an assistant professor of political science. He would eventually serve as interim department chair, associate dean, and dean. In 2016, Byrnes was asked to be interim provost and earned the full-time role a year later. Today, he is the longest tenured chief academic officer in any Tennessee public university. An author of dozens of articles and book chapters, Byrnes is probably best known for his book about U.S. President James K. Polk, who like Byrnes, has boyhood ties to Murfreesboro.
Reservations and meal payments are due by September 10 at 5 pm. You can sign up and prepay by clicking this link:
Meal prices at Carriage Lane Inn are $25.00. Your pre-payment below will be your RSVP for the meetings. You can sign up and prepay by clicking this link: CLICK HERE to RSVP and purchase dinner – $25 per person
Contact us at contactrwrc@yahoo.com if this payment option doesn’t work for you.
RESERVATIONS DUE BY September 10, by 5 pm – Guests and spouses are welcome!
MEMBERSHIP – The membership year starts January 1, of each year. Dues for 2025 are due for $35 – Let’s get the majority of renewals soon! And let’s recruit new members throughout the year! Membership is not required to attend meetings, but membership is required for any voting at meetings.
RWRC met its 70k (TNFRW) goal for 2025. Way to go RWRC!
We can boast we now have 141 members! Big welcome to our newest members: Suzanne Harris, Lorie Roffelsen, Linda Wheeler. Special welcome to our new Associate Member: Ross Bradley
CLICK HERE for more details on Membership.
NAME TAGS $12 – If you would like a RWRC name tag, CLICK HERE to order RWRC Name Tags
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 25-27 – NFRW Convention
October 17-18 – TFRW state convention – Welcome to the Golden Age Celebration Convention in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as we together, celebrate President Trump’s Golden Age of Prosperity! The creative ladies of Chattanooga have been planning for your arrival on October 17th – 19th, 2025. Choo Choo over the Hills and Through the Woods, as we celebrate 70 years of TNFRW at the Marriott Downtown, 2 Carter Plaza, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402. Hotel reservations can be made by using the link: TNFRW BIENNIAL CONVENTION OCTOBER 2025. Also, Mae Gregory is able to book your reservation. Her direct line is: (423)719-8978 or mae.gregory@marriottchattanooga.com. Your double or king room is $249.00 per night, plus tax.
VOLUNTEER
Our terrific volunteers and supporters are what keeps Rutherford Red! Victory in 2026 starts today. Please consider volunteering to help staff the Rutherford County GOP Headquarters
(Rutherford County GOP 111 E Main St. Murfreesboro, TN 37130-3726) on the following dates:
- Friday Night Live – Dates: 6/13, 7/11, 8/8, 9/19, Time: 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Need volunteers to open and manage the https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FA9AC2CA1FCCF8-56532294-friday
- Downtown After 5 – Dates: 6/6, 9/12, 11/7, Time: After 5pm
Need volunteers to open and manage the https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FA9AC2CA1FCCF8-56532371-downtown
We Need Precinct Captains!
You can use the form below to apply for different volunteer positions, however are in great need of Precinct Captains. CLICK HERE to SIGN UP: https://rutherfordgop.org/volunteer/
