The Washington County Republican Party held its annual Reagan Day Dinner on Thursday, October 20 at the Washington County Ag Center and a large crowd of attendees enjoyed dinner and entertainment, highlighted by an address by Steve Southerland, US Representative for District 2 in Florida.

Washington County Republican Party members decided that this year’s annual fundraiser (originally titled ‘Lincoln Day’ and changed over time to ‘Reagan Day’) would get a new theme and a new purpose.  In an effort to enfranchise voters, especially those with a conservative mindset, this event celebrates the United States Constitution and encourages people to get involved in the political process.

This year’s theme was ‘Red, White & Blue’, with a slogan for the event ‘One voice, One vote- Make a difference!’ and the Republican party invited all conservative-minded persons to join the event, which included entertainment with local vocalists Amy Allen and James Vickery.

Copies of the US Constitution were distributed free of charge and US Representative Steve Southerland engaged the crowd with a passionate profession of faith, family values, personal responsibility and optimism for the future. 

Southerland, who recently visited Chipley and enjoyed a home-cooked luncheon while engaging in conversation with several local residents and business owners, took the time prior to the Reagan Day dinner to appear on local TV show ‘Real Florida TV’ where he expounded on his views on family, politics, business and the future of Northwest Florida.  This show may be viewed in its entirety at www.RealFloridaTV.com.