John Stempfle with Jared Maynard, Michigan's new GOP third vice chairman

Eastsider's Join Other Michigan Republicans

In Grand Rapids for State Convention

District 13 delegates joined Republicans statewide on January 25 in Grand Rapids to elect Betsy DeVos as Michigan's GOP chairman.

Some of the 13th district delegates on the convention floor

DeVos, a local precinct delegate since 1982, has served as county and district GOP chairman, national committeewoman, and was state party chairman from 1996-2000. She lives with her husband and four children in Ada, Mich.

Curt Jacobson and Carol Hackleman with Erica and Regina Moore

In other State Convention business, delegates voted to fill state vice chairman positions and on issues dealing with charter schools, presidential primary voting, and federal tax relief. In a close race, Macomb County young Republican Jared Maynard was elected by delegates to work with and represent youth.

Miss Catherine Costantino with her mother, Cheryl, at 2003 Michigan GOP convention in Grand Rapids. For her devoted participation, Cheryl has earned the informal title, 'ERC's Most Dedicated' member.

In a Friday, January 24, caucus, delegates elected officers to serve for the convention, as well as district representatives to the Republican State Committee who will serve two-year terms. Previously, Tom McCleary was elected district 13 chairman, succeeding John Stempfle. >>More at 13th District Events.