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Our Central Committee

 Central Committee Officers

​Chair - Don Miller

Co-Chair - Marla Berg

Secretary - Jerri Soukup

Treasurer - Shelly DeFord​

Central Committee Officers 

The Palo Alto County Central Committee Officers are elected by the Palo Alto County Republican Party Central Committee.  Central Committee Officer elections are held in odd numbered years.

Central Committee

The Republican Party of Palo County is governed by Central Committee Members that have been elected at their precinct caucus or appointed to fill vacancies.  Palo Alto County has 8 precincts and 2 persons from each precinct are elected at precinct caucuses held in even numbered years.  The Central Committee conducts the ongoing business of the local party and works to elect local Republican candidates.

Central Committee Meetings

Our Central Committee meets quarterly at Grace Church in Emmetsburg.  All Palo Alto County Republicans are welcome to join us and attend our meetings.  Our Central Committee Meetings start promptly at 6:00 pm.   Our upcoming meeting times and dates can be viewed below. .

  • Central Committee Meeting
    Central Committee Meeting
    Oct 05, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Grace Church, 2801 17th St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, USA
    Oct 05, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Grace Church, 2801 17th St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, USA
    Come and collaborate with other Republicans from Palo Alto County for retaining our conservative values and to get Republicans elected to office.
The Role of Central Committee Officers

  • ​Chair: The Chair conducts Central Committee meetings, serves as its spokesman, and provides the general leadership and direction of the Central Committee.

 

  • Co-Chair: The Co-Chair assists the Chair and assumes the Chair's duties in the Chair’s absence.

 

  • Secretary: The Secretary records minutes of Officer and Central Committee meetings.

 

  • Treasurer: The Treasurer maintains financial records, prepares and files financial records as required by law on behalf of the Central Committee, and executes expenditures upon authorization from the Chair or Central Committee.​

The Role of a Central Committee Member

  •  Representation: Central Committee Members serve as elected representatives of the Republican Party within the county. They represent the interests and values of local Republicans and the work to elect Republican Officials and advance the party's overall goals.

  • Party Organization: Committee members play a key role in organizing and coordinating Republican activities within the county. This can include organizing events such as precinct caucuses, fundraisers, rallies, and candidate forums, as well as managing party resources and infrastructure.

  • Candidate Support: Members often provide support to Republicans running for elected offices.  This support may involve fundraising, volunteer recruitment, voter outreach efforts, and fostering community engagement. 

  • Election Activities: Committee members may become involved in overseeing aspects of the electoral process within the county, such as nominating Republican candidates for vacant positions, Get out the Vote (GOTV) efforts, advocating for election integrity, and serving as poll workers or poll watchers.   

  • Community Engagement: Central Committee Members engage with the local community to promote Republican values and initiatives, recruit new members to the party, and build productive relationships with other community organizations and leaders.​

Overall, being a member of a the Central Committee involves active involvement in Republican Party activities at the local level, with a focus on advancing Republican principles aligning with the party platform, supporting and electing Republican candidates, and engaging with the community to further the party's goals.

Palo Alto County Precinct Map
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