Jamie Leigh Lenny, Atlanta
October 17, 2011 Zero comments Member SpotlightChances are you’ve had a chance to visit the Atlanta Young Republicans at one of their monthly meetings or social events. If you have, make sure you take a moment to say “Hi!” to Jamie Leigh Lenny (because chances are she’s said “Hi!” to you already), the social director for AYR and this month’s GYR Female Member Spotlight. Most importantly, take the time to enjoy the amazing gatherings that she puts the effort into organizing.
Read MoreChris Sanders, Atlanta
Zero comments Member SpotlightLadies men know no bounds, and AYR’s Chris Sanders is no exception. When on a trip to Moscow in 2003, Chris was in Red Square taking photos when a group of older Russian women came up to him. Even though language proved to be a problem, Chris quickly realized what they wanted – a picture with a future political leader from Georgia. He quickly obliged, and soon he left 9 older Russian women with a memento for life.
Read MoreSteven Ellis, Cobb County
September 12, 2011 Zero comments Member SpotlightSports and politics take a special breed of person. Dedication, passion – those are two of the most important qualities that have taken Cobb YRs Steven Ellis far. In high school, he won pizza for his friends and himself by being the most ardent Georgia Tech fan at a college baseball game (even though he wasn’t a fan), and it taught him two important lessons. First, he could advocate for a cause he believed in – pizza or politics. Second, he had a talent for making a scene in public when he really needed to.
Read MoreMelissa Blazer, Buckhead
Zero comments Member SpotlightTry imagining getting around Atlanta without a car, or any city for that matter. If you’re like most Georgians, you probably can’t. It’s part and parcel that in Georgia, you are driving if you need to get somewhere. To get a little backstory on how that works, though, talk to Buckhead’s Melissa Blazer. The Chicago-native didn’t get a license to drive until she was 28!!! Who needs it when the snow falls endlessly and there is nowhere to park?
Read MoreKatherine Croft, Augusta
August 9, 2011 Zero comments Member SpotlightR. Katherine Croft is one of the more creative members of the Young Republicans of Augusta. Just to show you how great her creativity can be, she used her avid gaming expertise to the max when she was employed as a Lara Croft promo girl when the movies were released! As a woman who shares Lara Croft name, and a love of the games that she played, Katherine was thrilled to have the opportunity.
Read MoreElliot Echols, Rome
Zero comments Member SpotlightElliott Echols is a 21-year old superstar athlete at Berry College in Rome, playing on the men’s tennis team in intercollegiate competition. Going into his senior season, he’s looking to make a huge impact. It doesn’t end there, though, as Echols also is credited with reviving the Berry College Republicans chapter before taking the reins as the State Chairman of the Georgia Association of College Republicans. He also re-chartered six CR chapters in a mere two months, and raised $1,200 for the President’s Day fundraiser.
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