
Children are our heritage from God. Kathy will stand up and speak for those who are our future. Decisions Kathy makes and votes she casts will reflect her belief in families as foundational for strong government. 
The Center Baptist Church Softball Team played some great softball at their tournament and invited Kathy to throw out the first pitch. Thank you Center Baptist!

Kathy visits to the American Legion Post 144 in Belmont. L to R: Gary Queen, honored for donating pull tabs to Ronald McDonald House; Larry Norwood, Post 144 Commander; Kathy; Fred Dixon, 22nd
District Commander. Thank you for your service to our country.

Visiting Union Road Volunteer Fire Department. Thank you for all you do to keep our community safe. Captain Paul Brock, Chief Frankie Capps, Captain Harry Field, FF Steve Kasarda, FF James Rogers, FF Wes Clanton, Kathy, FF Josh Brown, FF Davin Price, FF Steve Brown, FF Mark Fagala (on truck), Probationary FF Josh Workman, applicant.

Kathy with her Toastmasters International Club: Arnold, Reine Smirz, Moses Neuman, Jesse Cole, Yvonne Bragg, Kathy, Gladys Cruz, Ben Beasley, Dan Stinson, Suzi Dickert, Susan Arrowood

Sons of Soldiers invited me to visit their meeting. They do a lot for veterans, those currently serving our country and their families. Thanks Sons of Soldiers for what you do. sonsofsoldiers.freewebspace.com/ |

We all came out to see Senator Elizabeth Dole! Representative Dr. Bill Current, Kathy, Senator Dole, Gaston County Register of Deeds Susan Lockridge and Duke Kimbrel all share a warm Gaston County welcome for Senator Dole. We all had a great time together!

Kathy with Dominique Isles (Dominique will run for office one day and she’ll get my vote!), Maya and India Sadler at the Belmont American Legion post 180. Thanks to the “Grill Sergeant” Charles Isles for the invite, super food and fun. Post 180 generously donated school supplies to students starting the 2008 school year. We appreciate your service to our country. Thank you.

Union Road Volunteer Firemen let Kathy try on their gear. Thank you for your dedication.

Kathy receives an interview from a young Republican, Victoria Becker at a political forum. 
Kathy shares her feeling about protecting children. 
Center Baptist invited Kathy to join them in a day of family, fun, food and softball. We had a great time. Thanks to Center Baptist for everything! |

Seaman Jacob B. Garmon with the US Coast Guard, Cutter Mohawk (WMEC-913), is currently stationed in Key West, FL. Thank you for working to help keep our country safe. Thanks to Jacob’s proud parents Cheryl and Mark Garmon of Gastonia, NC as well. Check on what they are doing at www. fredsplace.org or www.uscg.mil. You may email Jacob at jacob.b. garmon@uscg.mil and thank him yourself! 
Gastonia Grizzlies Mascot, Grizzle takes time out for a photo with Kathy. Wow the Grizzlies are great and so are the fans, I had a super time campaigning at the game. Thanks!
gastoniagrizzlies.com

Dakota, 5, and Addison, 1, take a moment for a photo with Kathy
while they enjoy popsicles and fun at the Generation Church fair. Everyone had a great time!

Meeting with a local resident in downtown Belmont 
Kathy participating in the GOP Shotgun Social, held at Kings Pinnacle.

Thanks to old friends, new friends,
and people I’ve met along the campaign trail, this is a wonderful experience! |