Garrett County Republic Central Committee Events
Garrett County Fair
GC Republican Central Committee
Patty Hammond, Louise Friend and Lisa Herman
Front: Louise Friend, Janice Layton. Standing from left: Senator McKay
Karen Grater, Gerard Grater, Larry Tichnell, Lisa Baker, Patty Hammond and Lisa Herman, Chair.
STARS & STORIES
Harford County Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner
June 11, 2026
L-R, Patty Hammond, GCRCC Treasurer, Luanne Ruddell, MFRW President, Congresswoman Kat Cammack and Lisa Herman, GCRCC Chair
GCRCC ladies took a trip to Harford County to attend their Central Committee's LRDD. Congresswoman Kat Cammack was the guest speaker. Well worth the drive to hear her speak and meet in person!
MD GOP SPRING CONVENTION
May 9, 2026 ROCKY GAP RESORT
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From left: Justin Conner, member, Luanne Ruddell, Past Chair, Tom Sheahen, Member, Lisa Herman, Chair, Patty Hammond, Treasurer, Billy Bishoff, Vice-Chair
Allegany Republican Central
Committee Lincoln Day Dinner
April 24, 2026
GCRCC Treasurer, Patty Hammond , MD State Senator Mike McKay and GCRCC, Vice-Chair, Billy Bishoff
GCRCC Member Justin Conner, Treasurer, Patty Hammond and Vice-Chair, Billy Bishoff
Narrator, GCRCC Chair Lisa Herman
State Delegate Jim Hinebaugh
GCRCC Presents the 2026
Legislative Wrap-up
April 20, 2026
Senator McKay, Delegate Hinebaugh & Billy Bischoff
State Senator Mike McKay
Delegate Hinebaugh & Retired Delegate Wendall Beitzel
Senator McKay, Chair, Lisa Herman & Delegate Hinebaugh
Lincoln - Reagan Day Dinner
May 14, 2026 Wisp Resort, 290 Marsh Hill Road McHenry, MD
5:30 Cocktails & Social Hour. - 6:45 Dinner
Tickets $100 per person, $720 for a Table of 8
Stephen Moore is a prominent American conservative economist, author, and television commentator recognized for advocating supply-side economics, tax cuts, and free-market policies. He is the co-founder of the Club for Growth, a former Wall Street Journal editorial board member, and served as a senior economic advisor to Donald Trump's 2016 and 2024 campaigns.
Currently Mr. Moore is the Chairman of Unleash Prosperity, and senior economist at the Institute for Economic Freedom and Opportunity. He served as a senior economics writer for The Wall Street Journal (2005–2014) and was a fellow at The Heritage Foundation. He founded the Club for Growth (1999–2004) and served as a senior advisor for both of the Trump campaigns. Mr. Moore has authored several books on economic policy, including Trumponomics: Inside the America First Plan to Revive our Economy. He is a frequent contributor to outlets like Fox News, CNN, and CNBC.
For information and tickets contact: Patty Hammond, 301-852-1453
patty.hammond@scd-corp.com
Congratulations!
The Garrett County Republican Central Committee attended the Maryland GOP Fall Convention on December 5-6 in Towson, MD. The committee was awarded the Samuel Chase Award for the best Maryland County of the Year!
Members pictured left to right, Tom Sheahen, Billy Bishoff, Luanne Ruddell, Chair, Patty Hammond, Treasurer, Cross Ritchey, Lisa Herman Vice Chair and Becky Heath, Secretary. Not shown, Fred Fox and Justin Conner.
Preparing float for the Autumn Glory Parade
Lincoln Reagan Day Dinner
July 25, 2025
Guest Speaker Mr. Gordon Chang
Guests, Mr. and Mrs. Chang, Gary Ruddell, and Sharon Carrick
R to L Central Committee Members, Patty Hammond, Treasurer, Luanne Ruddell, Chair, Lisa Herman, Vice Chair
Florals by Laura Ivkovich
Memorial Day in Friendsville: A Tribute to Our Heroes
On a beautiful Memorial Day, the Town of Friendsville came together in a moving display of patriotism and gratitude to honor the brave six men who gave their lives in service to our country, Danny Nicklow, Ross Fike, Charles Hook, Roger Garlick, Norman Thomas & Thomas Fike.
Chair Luanne Ruddell, Vice Chair Lisa Herman, Treasurer Patty Hammond, and Committee member Fred Fox, on behalf of the Garrett County Republican Central Committee, presented a personal letter from President Donald J. Trump to a representative from each family.
Legislative Wrap Up
On April 26, 2025, Senator Mike McKay and Delegate Jim Hinebaugh provided an update to the GCRWC regarding the current and upcoming legislative initiatives in the State of Maryland. Pictured are Senator Mike McKay, presenter Lisa Herman and Delegate Jim Hinebaugh.
GOP Spring Convention Cambridge, MD, May 3, 2025
