The Carter Political Items Collectors Chapter
The focus of this chapter is collecting memorabilia relating to political career of President Jimmy Carter. Of special note is the annual convention that includes a banquet where both Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter attend. This chapter is the only chapter that has a former president and first lady that attends their events.
Annual Convention: Each year on the fourth Saturday in September, this chapter has an annual convention in Plains, Georgia. Events at the convention include:
- business meeting
- auction
- guest speakers (previous speakers: Bob Lipshutz, treasurer of 1976 Carter campaign, Bert Lance, Jody Powell, Gerald Rafshoon, Rosalyn Carter, Chip Carter)
Chapter Officers:
President: Roger Van Sickle, Delaware OH - rmv610@aol.com
Vice President: Randy Hainlen, Kokomo IN - rhainlen@sbcglobal.net
Treasurer: Shirley Van Sickle, Delaware OH - shirleyavan@aol.com
Secretary: Michael Motes, Marietta Georgia - m-motes@comcast.net
Newsletter Editor: Michael Brooks - mbrooks@judson.edu
Michael J. Brooks
Professor of Communications
Assistant to the President for Public Relations
Judson College
302 Bibb Street
Marion, AL 36756-2504
334.683.5160
www.judson.edu
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