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The Stafford-Morris Dinner

A Successful 10th Year with Gov. Glenn Youngkin

The Giles County Republican Committee was honored to welcome the Honorable Glenn Youngkin to Pearisburg on Friday, April 8, 2022.

Scroll the Photos from the 10th Anniversary

Read the Highlights from Year Ten

SM22 Highlights (pdf)Download

A Message from Our Past Keynote Speakers

About the Stafford-Morris Dinner

The Biggest Night in SWVA Politics

Since its inception in 2013, the Giles County Republican Committee's Stafford-Morris Dinner has gone from fundraising experiment to a staple event for Republicans in Southwest Virginia and all across the Commonwealth. The Dinner brings together approximately 100-200 GOP activists and leaders from around Virginia and serves as the Committee's chief fundraiser for the year. In past years, dozens of statewide candidates have visited the Dinner to get out their message. Zack Thompson and Aidan Williams serve as co-chairs of the Dinner. 

The Keynote Speaker

The Giles GOP has been honored to welcome a number of high-profile keynote speakers each year, including former U.S. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, former Virginia Governors George Allen and Bob McDonnell, former RNC Chairman Ed Gillespie, former Attorney General Jerry Kilgore, Congressman Morgan Griffith, Senator Mark Obenshain, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia, and most recently, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin. Keynote speakers touch on topics of their choosing through either a keynote address or a "fireside chat."

The Venue, Caterer, and Program

The Stafford-Morris Dinner is most often held at the Briarwood Estate, a private residence in Pearisburg, Virginia. However, in 2021, the Dinner was held at Buckeye Farm in Newport, Virginia, and in 2022, it was held at Walker Creek Retreat in Pearisburg, Virginia. The meal is catered by the award-winning Palisades Restaurant of Eggleston. As the buffet line moves along, guests usually hear an update from Rep. Morgan Griffith and take time to enjoy the printed Dinner program. After attendees receive their meal, our sponsors deliver remarks, followed by a speech or discussion with our Keynote Speaker. The Committee also conducts a straw poll of any statewide candidates. 

Honoring Delegate Stafford & Chairman Morris

Delegate Jeff Stafford

Delegate Stafford was a longtime member of the Virginia House of Delegates and local attorney in Giles County. 

Chairman Howard Morris

Chairman Howard Morris served the Giles GOP for decades, laying the foundation for today's modern Committee structure. 

The Giles GOP Lifetime Achievement Award

Danny Johnson

Barbara Morris Stafford

Barbara Morris Stafford

2020

Barbara Morris Stafford

Barbara Morris Stafford

Barbara Morris Stafford

2021

Phillip Steele

Barbara Morris Stafford

Phillip Steele

2022

In Memoriam of Barbara Morris Stafford

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Years Past

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