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The American Legion
Department of Arkansas
presents the
80th annual Session
of
Democracy Depends on Me
Virtual Session
May 30 – June 4, 2021
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CONNECT WITH
ARKANSAS BOYS STATE
Section I: History
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Section II: Staff
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Section III: Class of 2022 Schedule
Page 29
Section IV: Class of 2021 Schedule
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#ARBS2021
Section V: Leadership discussions #WEAREBOYSSTATE
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Section VI: Election Resources
Page 49
Section ViI: Notes
Page 63
Online Event Arkansas Boys State
Platform Website
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History
Learn more about
The American
Legion and
Arkansas Boys
State’s rich history.
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Page 6 Page 7The Arkansas Boys State Commission
welcomes you to the 80th annual session of
ABOUT THE AMERICAN LEGION
American Legion Arkansas Boys State!
The American Legion is a patriotic organization dedicated to
Doyle Batey Ralph Sims Bob Renner advancing the ideals of America: justice, freedom, democracy,
Commander Americanism Ex-Officio Member and loyalty. Exalting under the motto, “For God and Country,” the
Chairman American Legion defends the sacredness of human personality
& Commissioner and the inestimable gift of American citizenship.
The Legion was born at a caucus of the American Expeditionary
Force on March 15-17, 1919, in Paris, France. It is a cross section
of the nation since its members come from all walks of life. A
number of presidents were Legionnaires, including presidents
Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Reagan, and Bush.
Legionnaires are to be found serving in the President’s Cabinet,
on the Supreme Court, and in the United States Congress. Also,
governors of many states have been Legionnaires.
The backbone of the Legion, however, will always be the
average citizen if there is such a person. Citizens who served their
Dr. Lloyd Jackson Len Cotton Richard Carvell country honorably in wartime and desire to serve the nation in
Executive Director Chairman Commissioner peacetime do so through the Legion. They are the ones who carry
out those seemingly small but nevertheless important chores that
keep American Legion Baseball, Scouting, Boys State, and other
youth programs moving forward. The American Legion, nearly 3
million strong, is largest veterans organization and it continually
serves America.
Arkansas Boys State is a part of the Legion’s Americanism
Program. For more than 80 years The American Legion of
Arkansas has given residents of the Natural State an inside look
at the demands for good citizenship and civic responsibilities.
Over 50,000 of tomorrow’s citizens have thus far attended these
annual sessions, which can be described as practical, hands-on
Harlie Treat Bill Eaton experience in the democratic process.
Commissioner Commissioner
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Page 8 Page 9Greetings from Think American | Act American | Live American
THE AMERICAN LEGION It’s up to you of the next generation to keep this country on a firm
footing. Are you willing to accept this responsibility?
DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS
NATIONAL BOYS STATE CREED
COMMANDER American citizenship is my most priceless possession. I believe
in the constitutional form of government of the United States of
America which guarantees me as a citizen equal opportunity, equal
On behalf of the thousands of legionnaires currently serving in educational rights, and the right to worship God as I choose. It is my
hundreds of American Legion Posts all around the state of Arkansas, obligation to participate in and contribute my effort to the civic and
I welcome you to the 80th annual session of The American Legion political welfare of my community, state, and nation.
Department of Arkansas Boys State Program. I congratulate you I resolve to learn and understand government and the civic needs
for having been selected to take part in this nationally recognized of my community and I hereby dedicate myself to the task of arousing
program. Many American Legion Boys State participants have gone and maintaining a like interest in my fellow citizens.
on to serve our nation as Governors, Senators, Congressmen, doctors, Therefore, may the experience of Boys State be ever with me as a
and lawyers, as well as soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines. You reminder of my obligation to God and country.
have already proven your resolve to be successful by virtue of having
earned a place in our program.
THE AMERICAN’S CREED
You will meet many other young men throughout this week and I believe in the United States of America as a government of the
develop lifelong friendships. I encourage you to mingle, share and people, by the people, and for the people, whose just powers are
participate. You will have an opportunity to run for various offices; derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic;
don’t be shy. Put yourself out there, expand your horizons, and step a sovereign nation of many sovereign states; a perfect union, one and
out of your comfort zone. If you choose to not run for office, please inseparable, established upon those principles of freedom, equality,
get involved in the campaigns of others. Learn all that you can about justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their
the process. loves and fortunes. I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to
love it; to support its constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its flag;
Your week will last you a lifetime. Learn all that you can, share and to defend it against all enemies.
all that you learn, and have fun doing it. You are the future leaders
of our great nation. I look forward to hearing great things about you
in the years to come. Your future is what you choose it to be. Choose PREFACE
wisely. Thank you for attending, and I look forward to seeing you all
The American Legion Boys State, Incorporated, was organized in
on Memorial Day during the American Legion Ceremony event. May
1940 as a non-profit corporation under the law of the State of Arkansas.
God bless you and keep you.
Boys State has been held annually, except in 1945 during World
War II. In 1935, a few prominent Illinois Legionnaires met to discuss a
Sincerely,
new youth program which would teach the lessons of good citizenship.
The result was the first Boys State, held at the Illinois Fairgrounds
in June 1935.
The 17th National American Legion Convention held in September
Doyle W. Batey
1935 endorsed the program and made it an “essential part of the
Commander
National Americanism Program.” Boys State spread rapidly throughout
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Page 10 Page 11the states and, by 1949, all 48 states of the Union held Boys State. RULES OF CONDUCT
Boys State is not meant to take the place of a course in civics or
government, as taught in the classroom. It is planned so that boys may While the government of Boys State is in the hands of the citizens
put into practice the theories of American government as taught in themselves, the Boys State Commission has the responsibility to establish
the classroom, through operation of the city, county, and state offices “Rules of Conduct” for the program. Citizens who violate the letter or
as organized under the plans of Boys State. spirit of these Rules are subject to immediate dismissal from Boys State
American citizenship is a priceless possession. America’s belief in without a refund. Sponsors of the dismissed will be appraised of the
the principles of democracy, as guaranteed by our constitution, has circumstances for dismissal.
made us a great and powerful nation. The American Legion wants to
assure this freedom to our future citizens of generations to come. In Citizens shall observe the rules of common courtesy and decency in
order to accomplish this, youth must learn the theory of government their relations with each other. They shall be amenable to the rules and
statutes of Boys State and shall cooperate with all duly elected or appointed
as well as its practice and operation. We believe a well-prepared youth
citizen officers. They shall respect the authority of counselors and shall
will more effectively preserve and perpetuate our precious heritage conform to all reasonable requests made by them. Specifically:
and be ready to assume the responsibilities that go with being an
American citizen. As long as a majority of citizens exercise their right • No citizen shall be offensive or disruptive in his personal conduct,
to vote, government will remain a servant of the people. during meetings, or while communicating with fellow citizens
and staff; nor shall he use lewd, profane, or obscene language
or display obscene pictures or printed material.
• No citizen shall withdraw from the program without permission
of the Arkansas Boys State Executive Director. Citizens are
Did You Know? expected to complete the full week of the program, without late
arrival or early departure.
• All citizens shall engage actively and intentionally with the
entirety of the program. This includes arriving for sessions on
time, turning on both video and audio for all virtual meetings,
giving the program full attention, wearing the program uniform,
and actively participating in activities and discussions.
• While engaged in the program, no citizen shall participate in
any form of gambling.
• While engaged in the program, all tobacco or nicotine, alcohol,
and drugs of any form are strictly prohibited.
• Citizens shall not display firearms or explosives during the program.
• Citizens shall fully comply with all federal, state, and local laws
and ordinances.
DISCLAIMER: The views of the speakers are their own and are not
representative of The American Legion or the Boys State staff.
In 1963, when Arkansas Boys State was held at Camp Robinson,
then-delegate William Jefferson Clinton attended the program and
was nominated to represent the program at Boys Nation that summer,
where he had the chance to meet President John F. Kennedy — an
iconic moment captured for the history books.
The ARBS governor that year, Mack McLarty, ended up serving
as President Clinton’s chief of staff from 1993-1994 and then as
Counselor to the President and Special Envoy for the Americas.
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Page 12 Page 13THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER AMERICAN Legion
American LEGION ARKANSAS
Arkansas BOYS STATE
Boys State
O, say can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we DIRECTOR
D i rHISTORY
e c t o r History
hail\d at the twilight’s last gleaming,
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, Through the perilous flight,
O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming? Year Location Director
And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof 1940 Arkansas School for the Deaf Raymond L. Gordon
through the night that our flag was still there.
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave, O’er the land of 1941 Arkansas School for the Deaf Marion Wright
the free and the home of the brave?
1942 Arkansas School for the Deaf N.B. Weese
On the shore dimly seen through the mists of the deep, Where 1943 Arkansas School for the Deaf Arthur Frankel
the foe’s haughty host in dread silence reposes, What is that which
the breeze, o”er the towering steep, As it fitfully blows, half conceals, 1944 Arkansas School for the Deaf Charles B. Partee
half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the mornings first beam, In full glory 1945 Did Not Meet N/A
reflected now shines on the stream; 1946-1947 Arkansas School for the Deaf Charles B. Partee
“Tis the star-spangled banner - O long may it wave, O’er the land
of the free and the home of the brave. 1948-1949 Camp Robinson Charles B. Partee
And where is that band who so vauntingly swore, that the havoc 1950 Camp Robinson Marvin Bankston
of war and the battle’s confusion, A home and a country should leave 1951-1973 Camp Robinson Ned W. Mosley
us no more?
Their blood has washed out their foul footstep’s pollution; No 1974 Camp Robinson A.F. Thomas
refuge could save the hireling or slave,
From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave, And the star- 1975-1977 Univ. of Central Arkansas (UCA) Paul Riviere
spangled banner in triumph doth wave, O’er the land of the free and 1978-1980 UCA Dalda Womack
the home of the brave.
1981-1982 Henderson State University Dalda Womack
O, thus be it ever when free men shall stand, Between their lov’d
homes and the war’s desolation! 1983-1986 UCA Dalda Womack
Blest with vic’try and peace, may the heav’n rescued land, Praise 1987-1988 UCA Dewey Spencer
the power that hath made and preserved us a nation!
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just. And this be our 1989-1994 UCA Wesley Rooks
motto: “In God is our trust.”
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave, O’er the land 1995-2004 UCA Danny Slay
of the free and the home of the brave. 2005-2015 UCA Rusty Bush
2016-2018 UCA Thomas Fowler
2019-Present UCA Dr. Lloyd Jackson
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Page 14 Page 15FORMER GOVERNORS & LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS FORMER GOVERNORS & LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS
YEAR GOVERNOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR YEAR GOVERNOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
1940 Tom A. Redden, Pine Bluff James F. Dryer, Jr., Fort Smith 1984 Elgin Clemons, Little Rock Kevin Bruce, Pine Bluff
1941 Roy E. Knight, NLR Bill Fleming, Fort Smith 1985 Robert Rudolph, Malvern Anthony Williams, Magnolia
1942 Thomas Daniel, Fort Smith John Holland, Fort Smith 1986 Eric Smith, Little Rock Rob Ruble, Pine Bluff
1987 Derrick Noble, Little Rock Sterling Freeman, Little Rock
1943 James Matheny, El Dorado James McCauley, Jonesboro
1988 Paul Suskie, Little Rock Lorne Moore, Little Rock
1944 John Little, Paragould Joseph Meadows, Jonesboro 1989 Manuel Twillie, Jr., Little Rock Alan Johnson, Heber Springs
1945 Arkansas Boys State canceled due to World War II. 1990 John Huckeby, Van Buren Thurlo Cobb, Little Rock
1946 Charles Rhyne, Fort Smith Donald Smith, Fort Smith 1991 Quincy Miller, Newport Michael Merriett, Monticello
1947 William Matheny, El Dorado Don Henderson, Wilmot 1992 LeAndrew Cranford, NLR Michael Hailey, Monticello
1948 Billy Clark, Jonesboro William Neeley, Siloam Springs 1993 Corrie Alexander, NLR J. T. Zakrewski, NLR
1949 William Ramseur, Hot Springs Dugan Abernathy, Jonesboro 1994 Franqua Bedell, Fort Smith Hungly Xuan Luu, Mena
1950 Jimmie Wise, Highes James Morgan, Searcy 1995 Jerome Strickland Jr., L. Rock Jeremy McNabb, Pocahontas
1996 Eddie Armstrong, NLR Robert Tellez, Jacksonville
1951 Jim Arnold, Magnolia Ben Hale, Altheimer
1997 Heath S. Hanson, Cabot David Yerby, Camden
1952 David Riley, Fort Smith Richard Crawford, Jonesboro 1998 Jonathan Chism, Pine Bluff David Bramlett, Hope
1953 Richard Pools, El Dorado Dick Parks, Jonesboro 1999 Hank Wilkins, Pine Bluff Dandre’ Richardson, McGhee
1954 Jimmie Candover, NLR Charles Wright 2000 Will Tommey, Van Buren Shelby Bennett, Hot Springs
1955 Jack Watson, Pine Bluff F.H. Tawell, Smackover 2001 Byron Thomas, Van Buren Christopher Lane, Little Rock
1956 Jack Thompson, Blytheville Earl Abbott, Monticello 2002 Baxter Drennon, West Helena Ernest Sweat, Little Rock
1957 Ralph Brodie, Little Rock Bill Hicks, Little Rock 2003 Lee Miller, Little Rock Dustin Butler, Siloam Springs
1958 Wendall Ross, Little Rock John Raines, North Little Rock 2004 Brian Dailey, Little Rock Danner Rogers, Jacksonville
1959 Donnie Kissinger, Forrest City Jeff Kelley, McGehee 2005 Mike Anorue, Sherwood Joshua Smith, Wynne
2006 John McCall, Hope Derick Dailey, NLR
1960 William Echols, Arkadelphia Dickie Maxwell, Turrell 2007 Paul St. Clair, Fayetteville Telvin Griffin, Texarkana
1961 Bill Allen, Brinkley Larry Elkelberry, Dardanelle 2008 John Thompson, Cave Springs Darrion Coleman, Little Rock
1962 David Zorub, Hot Springs Hartsell Wingfield, Little Rock 2009 Roosevelt Harris, Little Rock Joseph Holloway, NLR
1963 Mack McLarty, Hope Newton Kershaw, Little Rock 2010 Daniel Andrews, Wynne Alex Geiger, NLR
1964 Paul Riviere, Monticello Otis Mills, Clarendon 2011 Chad Battles, Farmington Weston White, Blytheville
1965 Don Bona, Little Rock Exchange Student, Italy 2012 Xavior Strawder, NLR Dylan Sizemore, Wesley
1966 Floyd Thomas, El Dorado Johnny York, Little Rock 2013 Scott Sims, McGhee Gerran Lyons, Warren
1967 Jack Butt, Fayetteville Robert Young, Little Rock 2014 Dean Patterson, Little Rock Warrington Sebree, Maumelle
2015 Garry Liu, Little Rock Seth Wagoner, Walnut Ridge
1968 Bill McGraw, Fort Smith Phil Herndon, Little Rock
2016 Myles Fells, Bigelow Seth Martin, Bryant
1969 Phil Rowe, Hot Springs Robert Hasley, Magnolia 2017 Christian Walls, Little Rock Will Robinson, Fort Smith
1970 Ed Reed, Springdale Jackie Yeager, Arkadelphia 2018 Isaiah Belue, Greenwod Ross Elliott, Little Rock
1971 Rush Harding, Clarendon Ben Shipley, Fort Smith 2019 Jeromy Hunt Jr., Eudora Keeling Baker, Little Rock
1972 Mike Huckabee, Hope Antti Ohbert, Little Rock 2020 Arkansas Boys State canceled due to COVID-19.
1973 Ben Osler, Little Rock Lee Yarberry, Benton
1974 Marc Allen, Fort Smith Rodney White, Little Rock
1975 Mike Fortsen, Jacksonville Keith Griffin, Star City
1976 Bennie Eagles, Little Rock Richard Farr, Little Rock
1977 Dryden Pence, Fort Smith Tim Best, Little Rock
1978 George Loss Jr., Little Rock Taylor King, Little Rock
1979 Mike Simpfenderfer, Searcy John Neumier, Russellville
1980 David Twillie, Little Rock Tommy Colvin, Warren
1981 Anthony Withers, Woodson Kendall Hewitt, Mabelvale
1982 Darin Gray, Bryant Walter Pryor, Pine Bluff
1983 Edward Bryant, Pine Bluff Steve Wallace, Jacksonville
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1946 Charles Rhyne, Fort Smith Charles Perry, Helena 1984 John Deuschle III, Little Rock Richard Pauk, Pine Bluff
1947 Dan Mathes, Jr., Helena 1985 Ben Porter, Cabot Rod Bennett, Camden
1948 Billy Ray Clark, Jonesboro Pat Neeley, Siloam Springs 1986 Shannon Beebe, Searcy Ramon Escobar, Little Rock
1949 William Ramseur, Hot Springs Billie Wayne Ballard, El Dorado 1987 Rod Martin, Arkadelphia Derrick Page, Arkadelphia
1950 Jimmie Wise Jr., Hughes James Morgan, Searcy 1988 Javier Ospina, Fayetteville Cornelius Abert, Camden
1951 Joseph Lynch, Fort Smith Jim Arnold, Magnolia 1989 Harold W. Moses, Little Rock Joseph L. Brown, Little Rock
1952 David Riley, Fort Smith Eugene Henderson, Fayetteville 1990 Oscar Sparks, Marianna Shaun Molden, Little Rock
1953 Richard Pooles, Little Rock Gordon Vineyard, Little Rock 1991 Scott McLaughlin, White Hall David Dawson, Rogers
1954 Ralph Goldman, Little Rock Lloyd Woodman, Newport 1992 Steven Tiner, Dumas Kevin Braswell, Jonesboro
1955 Freddy Akers, Blytheville Pete Smith, Hot Springs 1993 James Welch, White Hall Traftin Thompson, Van Buren
1956 Butch Drummond, Clarksville Charles Matthews, N. Little Rock 1994 Tom Cotton, Dardanelle Scott Alan Attebery, Conway
1957 Bruce Fullerton, Little Rock Jerry Moore, Harrison 1995 Khalid Jones, Little Rock Rashad Howard, Ft. Smith
1958 Taylor Eubanks, Pine Bluff Johnny Bowen, Forrest City 1996 Jeremy Hampton, Gassville Ryan Davis, Little Rock
1959 Roy Coulter, Hot Springs Bill Stroud, McGehee 1997 Eugene Krupitsky, Little Rock Lloyd Jackson, Texarkana
1960 Ed Coulter, Hot Springs Ping Fong, Hughes 1998 Jimmie Douglas, Searcy David Haller, Jasper
1961 Chester Johnson, Monticello John Estes, Arkadelphia 1999 Marvin Roberts, Holly Grove Kenneth Golatt, Little Rock
1962 Kenneth Pickle, Siloam Springs Cliff Clifton, Holly Grove 2000 Marlon Henderson, Jr., Nettleton Kit Brown, Russellville
1963 William Clinton, Hot Springs Larry Taunton, El Dorado 2001 Adam Ward, Cabot Gabe Wilcox, Vilonia
1964 Bill Bushm, Lincoln George Newton, Fayetteville 2002 Stephen Carter, Conway Gregory McCarroll, Cabot
1965 John Tucker, N. Little Rock Leslie McAlister, Jonesboro 2003 Grant Ballard, Little Rock Justin Sparks, Beebe
1966 James Malcolm, Hot Springs Robert Henry, Little Rock 2004 Kameron Mohammed, Hot Sprgs.Gregor Nazarian, Little Rock
1967 William Berry, Dardanelle Ted Mettetal, Monticello 2005 Aaron Chellian, Fayetteville Pierce Hunter, Little Rock
1968 Larry Eoos, Searcy Gaston Fernandez, Fayetteville 2006 Derick Dailey, NLR Eric Dailey, NLR
1969 Mike Senke, Stuttgart Mark Russell, Pine Bluff 2007 Justin Buck, Hot Springs Steve Sichterman, Bryant
1970 Ricky Cogburn, Fort Smith Jon Blackwood, North Little Rock 2008 Hayden Balgavy, Cabot Tabor Hunt, Fort Smith
1971 Michael Reedy, El Dorado Billy Simmons, Dermott 2009 Stephen Green, Little Rock Jacob Kremin, Bentonville
1972 Michael Elliot, Camden Jonathan Barnett, Siloam Springs 2010 Alex Geiger, Little Rock Joseph Kieklak, Fayetteville
1973 Dale Sanders, Marked Tree Anthony Hilliard, Cabot 2011 Sean Alexander, Little Rock Kyle Witzigman, Springdale
1974 Chris Bennett, Little Rock David Garrison, Camden 2012 Ian Goza, Little Rock Paul Loftness, Conway
1975 Neil Decker, Little Rock John Clifton, Sherwood 2013 Elijah Ash, Little Rock Evan Yi, Little Rock
1976 John Smith, Ft. Smith Carl Johnson, Marked Tree 2014 John Gairhan, Cabot Marco Gargano, Hot Springs
Mark Miller, Melbourne 2015 Nick VanSlooten, Bentonville Steven Lowry, Hot Springs
1977 Sam Pittman, Benton David Hood, Lonoke 2016 C.J. Fowler, Little Rock Jesus Perera, Sherwood
1978 Roy Rainey, Little Rock 2017 Leon Jones, Fayetteville Andrew Wiederkehr, Springdale
1979 Scott Tucker, Benton Mike Merritt, Dardanelle 2018 Alex Hopper, Cabot Sam Cobbs, Rogers
1980 Stan Dietreich, Little Rock Clifton Culpepper, Ft. Smith 2019 Jeromy Hunt Jr., Eudora Gavin Michau, Mabelvale
1981 Chris Leland, Springdale Chris Joshua, Jacksonville 2020 Arkansas Boys State canceled due to COVID-19.
1982 David Johnson, Marked Tree Tom Kieklak, NLR
1983 Rickey Williams, Little Rock David Taylor, Jacksonville
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Page 18 Page 19AMERICAN LEGION ARKANSAS BOYS STATE AMERICAN LEGION ARKANSAS BOYS STATE
HALL OF FAME MEMBERS HALL OF FAME MEMBERS
Individuals who have contributed greatly to Arkansas Boys State and Former Arkansas Boys State delegates who have achieved excellence
the youth of Arkansas. in their profession.
Loyd McDermott, McGehee — 2000 Gov. Mike Huckabee, Little Rock — 2001
Ned Mosely, Stuttgart — 2000 Ronald T. LeMaw, Kansas City, MO — 2001
Sam. A Sloan, Van Buren — 2000 Hershel W. Gober, Washington, DC — 2001
Dalda F. Womack, Gillett — 2000 Joe T. Ford, Little Rock — 2002
Austin Z. Hanner, N. Little Rock — 2000 Dr. Calvin C. Turpin, Hollister, CA — 2002
Hurshell D. Qualls, Rison — 2001 Dr. Cecil W. McDermott, Conway — 2003
Greg Bland, Lake Village — 2001 Don Lum, M.D., Pine Bluff — 2004
Wesley Rooks, Gillett — 2001 Steve Schexnayder, M.D., Dumas — 2004
Raymond L. Gordon, California — 2002 Jonathan Barnett, Siloam Springs — 2005
Danny Slay, Hot Springs — 2002 Keith D. Griffin, Star City — 2006
Roger D. Swain, Paragould — 2002 Col. Benjamin Osler, Colorado — 2007
Hal Qualls, Rogers — 2002 William McGraw, Cincinnati, OH — 2008
Ralph “Sporty” Carpenter, Arkadelphia — 2003 Dr. David Twillie, Kentucky — 2008
Billy N. Hulse, Praire Grove — 2003 Fred Akers, Horshoe Bay, TX — 2009
Dr. John W. Smith, Conway — 2003 Mark Pounds, Ashdown — 2009
Ken Treat, Little Rock — 2003 Eddie Armstrong, N. Little Rock — 2009
Howard J. Pierson, Novato, CA — 2004 Steve Zega, Fayetteville — 2009
Arthur Cross Jr., Little Rock — 2004 Don Kessinger, Oxford, MS — 2010
Jerry Bush, Hot Springs — 2005 Robert Kloap, El Dorado — 2010
Robert Bryant, Lonoke — 2006 Mack McLarty, Hope — 2010
Kent Broughton, Pine Bluff — 2006 Doss Walker, Murfreesboro — 2010
Ronnie Kerr, Benton — 2006 Dr. Charles Welch, Arkadelphia — 2010
Thomas Fowler, Jonesboro — 2007 Paul Rivere, Franklin, TN — 2011
Steve Nawojczyk, N. Little Rock — 2008 Ken Hatfield, Springdale — 2011
Len Cotton, Dardanelle — 2009 Shane Broadway, Bryant — 2012
Dr. Grover Evans — 2013 James Lindsey, Fayetteville — 2012
Raymond Bright — 2013 Tab Townsel, Conway — 2012
Rusty Bush — 2013 Tom Cotton, Dardanelle — 2014
Prestard Jordan — 2013 Cliff Garrison, Forrest City — 2014
Charles B. Partee Sr., Brinkley — 2015 Dale Marlow, Rogers — 2014
Will Bond, Little Rock — 2016 Tom Courtway, Conway — 2015
Craig DePew, Russellville — 2017 Pres. William Jefferson Clinton, Washington, D.C. — 2015
Kevin Dunn, Monticello — 2018 Charles Banks, Little Rock — 2016
Richard Carvell, Jonesboro — 2019 Hon. Dan Ritchey, Blytheville — 2016
Rush Harding III, Little Rock — 2016
Hon. John Boozman, Rogers — 2017
Former Arkansas Boys State delegates who gave their lives in service Hon. John Dan Kemp, Little Rock — 2017
to our country. Gen. Wesley K. Clark Sr., Little Rock — 2018
Foster C. “Jock” Davis, Russellville — 2018
Fred C. Hardke, Carlisle — 1999 James Luin “Skip” Rutherford III, Little Rock — 2019
Mike Thomas, Hot Springs — 1999 Robert James McGough, Prescott —2019
John H. Carter, El Dorado — 1999
Steve Lynch, Newark — 2000
Norman W. Teeter, Russellville — 2001
Danny R. Metz, London — 2001
Lynn M. Travis, Newport — 2004
Donald W. Dietz, Little Rock — 2005
Tyler Seidman, Lincoln — 2012
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Page 20 Page 21COUNTY AND CITY HISTORIES COUNTY AND CITY HISTORIES
BATEY COUNTY HUTCHINSON COUNTY
Named for Doyle Batey of Beebe, current Department Commander of the Named for the present Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson. Hutchinson
Arkansas American Legion Department. is a former U.S. Attorney, U.S. Congressman, Administrator of the DEA,
> Blytheville City and Undersecretary for Border and Transportation Security.
Named for hometown of the present Department Commander. > Diamond City
> Conway City Named for the diamond mines of Arkansas.
Named for the site of Arkansas Boys State for more than 43 years. > Rorex City
Named for the late Sam Rorex of Little Rock, former Department
CARVELL COUNTY Commander.
Named for current ARBS Commissioner Richard Carvell of Jonesboro.
Carvell was an ARBS delegate in 1963. He enjoyed a long career in QUALLS COUNTY
broadcasting and higher education before retiring after 37 years on staff at Named for the late Hurshell Qualls of Woodlawn. Hurshell was a member
Arkansas State University. Carvell is part of ASU’s Distinguished Alumni of the Boys State Commission and devoted 31 years of service to the
recognized in 2018. program. He is also a member of the ARBS Hall of Fame.
> Gordon City > Bland City
Named for the late R. L. Gordon of Dermott, the first Arkansas Boys Named for the late Greg Bland of Lake Village. Greg served on the
Director in 1940 and a state legislator. He is a member of the ARBS Boys State Commission. Greg devoted 45 years of service to the
Hall of Fame. program and is a member of the ARBS Hall of Fame.
> Murphy City > Swain City
Named for Dr. G. D. Murphy of El Dorado, former National Named for the late Roger Swain of Mt. Home. Roger devoted more
Vice Commander; and John W. Murphy of Fayetteville, former than 30 years of service and is a member of the ARBS Hall of Fame.
Department Commander and former National Vice Commander.
COTTON COUNTY ROOKS COUNTY
Named for the late Wesley Rooks of Gillette. Wesley served on the Boys
Named for the current Chairman of the ARBS Commission, Len Cotton.
State Commission for 20 years. He devoted more than 46 years to the
Cotton was an ARBS delegate in 1962. He has devoted more than 25 years
program and is a member of the ARBS Hall of Fame.
of service to Boys State. Cotton was named to the 2009 Hall of Fame.
> Fisher City > Lovell City
Named for Lawrence E. Fisher of Little Rock, former Department Named for the late Ulys Lovell, a former Department Commander, of
Commander and National Executive Committeeman. Springdale.
> Schrader City
> Kelley City Named for the late Walter Schrader, a former Department
Named for the late Charles Q. Kelley of Little Rock, former Commander, of Hot Springs.
Department Commander.
HANNER COUNTY WOMACK COUNTY
Named for the late Austin Z. Hanner of Hot Springs. Austin served the Named for the late Dalda F. Womack of Star City. Dalda served as the
Boys State program for 53 years. He was on the Boys State Commission Chairman of the Boys State Commission for 12 years and gave more than
for 40 years, 24 of those as Chairman. He is also a member of the ARBS 50 years of service to Boys State. He is a member of the ARBS Hall of Fame.
Hall of Fame. > Partee City
> Kerr City Named for the late Charles B. Partee of Brinkley, former Boys State
Named for the late Ronnie Kerr of Hot Springs, former Cafeteria Director from 1944 to 1949.
manager and long-time coach. > Cantrell City
Named for the late John Cantrell of Little Rock, alumnus of ARBS.
> Bush City
Named for Jerry Bush of Hot Springs, former Boys State delegate, PX
manager, and long-time senior counselor for 38 years.
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Page 22 Page 23Section II:
staff
Meet the Arkansas
Boys State
leadership, staff,
and counselors —
those who will be
guiding you through
your experience.
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Page 24 Page 25ARKANSAS BOYS STATE OFFICERS AND STAFF ARKANSAS BOYS STATE COUNSELORS
County & Senior State Junior
Shirt Color Counselors Counselors Counselors
Batey
(Class of 2021) Kameron Lunon Kyle Crutcher Joshua Pointer
Green Shirts
Dr. Lloyd Jackson Robert Bryant Craig DePew Carvell Ja’von Long
Executive Director Assistant Director Director of Operations Coleman Warren Reese Brown
Maroon Shirts Keenan Robinson
Cotton Sean Alexander
Ray Jackson Tyler Freeman
Red Shirts Devante Johnson
Hanner Warrington Jeromy Hunt Jr.
Malik Marshall
Royal Blue Shirts Sebree CJ Fowler
David Saterfield Andrew Van Der Laan Hutchinson
Director of Instruction Director of Staffing Cameron Woods JJ Thompson De’Cortez Dobbs
Orange Shirts
Qualls Derrick Barnhart
Jesus Perera Jalen Manley
Gold Shirts Xavier Broughton
Rooks Chase Sproles
DK Wilson Joseph Davault
Tan Shirts Gavin Michau
Sean Alexander Andrew Brodsky Joseph Kieklak Womack Ramone Penister
Asst. Dir. of Instruction Asst. Dir. of Operations Asst. Dir. of Staffing Leon Jones Sam Kieklak
Purple Shirts JP Gairhan
Department Commander Doyle Batey County staff assignments are subject to change, and delegates should
Department Adjutant Bob Renner
Office Manager Thomas Hamaker reference county staff assignments in the online event platform for the
Office Analyst Zachary Gwinn most up-to-date information.
Media Relations Coordinator Kaleb Turner
Media Relations Asst. Jackson Conner
Media Relations Asst. Walli Zaman
Stage & AV Manager Xavier Broughton
Commissioner/Photographer Richard Carvell
Athletic Coordinator/PX Ernie Higgs
Choir/Band Director Kevin Dunn
PX Manager Jerry Bush
Chaplain Kent Broughton
2019 Governor Jeromy Hunt Jr.
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class of 2022
Schedule
Check out the week’s
activities, events,
and speakers. The
schedule is subject
to change.
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SUNDAY, MAY 30, 2021 TUESDAY, June 1, 2021
12 – 1:15 P.M. Check In & County Gathering 9 – 9:15 A.M. Flag Raising
1:30 – 2:30 P.M. Opening Session 9:15 – 10 A.M. School of Instruction Session #3
– Len Cotton, Chairman of Boys State 10:15 – 11 A.M. City Election (p. 51)
Commission
11 A.M. – 1:45 P.M. Polls open for City Elections
– Dr. Lloyd Jackson, Executive Director
– Robert Bryant, Assistant Director 11 – 11:30 A.M. Lunch
– Andrew Van Der Laan, Director of 11:30 A.M. – 12 P.M. County Elections (Pg. 53)
Staffing 12 – 12:30 P.M. District Elections (Pg. 55)
– Craig DePew, Director of Operations 12:30 – 1:45 P.M. Polls open for County &
– David Saterfield, Director of Instruction District Elections
12:30 – 1:30 P.M. Keynote: The State of Politics and Civic
Keynote Address Engagement
2:30 – 3:15 P.M. – Lt. General Martin Steele, United States – Dr. Janine Parry, professor of political
Marine Corps Lieutenant General and science at the University of Arkansas
President/CEO of the Intrepid Sea, Air & – Dr. Jay Barth, professor of politics at
Space Museum Hendrix College
3:15 – 3:30 P.M. 1:30 – 1:45 P.M. Flag Retreat
Flag Retreat
1:45 – 2:30 P.M. Leadership Discussion (p. 44)
3:45 – 4:45 P.M. School of Instruction Session #1
4:45 – 6 P.M. Leadership Discussion (p. 42)
WEDNESDAY, june 2, 2o21
9 – 9:15 A.M. Flag Raising
MONDAY, MAY 31, 2021 9:15 – 10:45 A.M. State Office Party Primaries (p. 56)
9 – 9:15 A.M. Flag Raising 10:45 – 11:15 A.M. Polls open for State Office Party
Primaries
9:15 – 10 A.M. School of Instruction Session #2
11 – 11:30 A.M. Lunch
10:15 – 11 A.M. City Caucus (p. 50)
11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. Keynote
11 – 11:30 A.M. Lunch – VP Parker, motivational speaker and
Arkansas Boys State alumnus
11:30 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. County Convention (p. 52)
12:30 – 1 P.M. State Office Party Run-Offs (p. 56)
12:15 – 12:45 P.M. District Convention (p. 54)
1 – 1:30 P.M. Polls open for State Office Party
12:45 – 1:45 P.M. American Legion Ceremony & Keynote Run-Offs
– Doyle Batey, Department Commander
– Will Bond, attorney and former state 1 – 1:15 P.M. Flag Retreat
representative and senator
1:30 – 2:30 P.M. Leadership Discussion (p. 45)
1:45 – 1:55 P.M. Flag Retreat
1:55 – 2:30 P.M. Leadership Discussion (p. 43)
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THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021
9 – 9:15 A.M. Flag Raising
9:15 – 10:15 A.M. State Office General Elections (p. 57)
10:15 – 10:45 A.M. Gubernatorial Debate
10:45 – 11:15 A.M. Polls open for State Office
General Election
11 – 11:30 A.M. Lunch
11:30 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. Boys Nation General Election (p. 58)
12:15 – 1:15 P.M. Polls open for Boys Nation
General Election
12:15 – 12:30 P.M. State Officers Sworn In (p. 59)
– Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice
Jon Dan Kemp
12:30 – 1 P.M. Keynote
– Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson
1 – 1:15 P.M. Flag Retreat
1:15 – 2:30 P.M. Leadership Discussion (p. 46)
FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021
9 – 9:15 A.M. Flag Raising
9:30 – 11:35 A.M. Legislative Session &
Virtual College Fair
11:30 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. Lunch
12:15 – 1:30 P.M. Closing Session
Service Awards (presented by):
– Staff Years of Service: Robert Bryant,
Assistant Director
– Loyd McDermott Award: Andrew Van Der
Laan, Director of Staffing
– Boys Nation Senators: Len Cotton, Chairman
of the Arkansas Boys State Commission
– Samsung Scholarship: Dr. Lloyd Jackson,
Executive Director
– Greg Bland Model County Award: Craig
DePew, Director of Operations
1:30 – 1:45 P.M. Flag Retreat
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class of 2021
schedule
Check out the week’s
activities, events,
and speakers. The
schedule is subject
to change.
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SUNDAY, MAY 30, 2021 TUESDAY, June 1, 2021
12 – 1:15 P.M. Check In & County Gathering 9 – 9:15 A.M. Flag Raising
1:30 – 2:30 P.M. Opening Session 9:15 – 10 A.M. School of Instruction Session #3
– Len Cotton, Chairman of Boys State 10:15 – 11 A.M. City Election (p. 51)
Commission
11 A.M. – 1:45 P.M. Polls open for City Elections
– Dr. Lloyd Jackson, Executive Director
– Robert Bryant, Assistant Director 11 – 11:30 A.M. Lunch
– Andrew Van Der Laan, Director of 11:30 A.M. – 12 P.M. District Elections (p. 55)
Staffing 12 – 12:30 P.M. County Gathering
– Craig DePew, Director of Operations 12:30 – 1:45 P.M. Polls open for District Elections
– David Saterfield, Director of Instruction
12:30 – 1:30 P.M. Keynote: The State of Politics and Civic
Engagement
Keynote Address – Dr. Janine Parry, professor of political
2:30 – 3:15 P.M. – Lt. General Martin Steele, United States science at the University of Arkansas
Marine Corps Lieutenant General and – Dr. Jay Barth, professor of politics at
President/CEO of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Hendrix College
Space Museum
1:30 – 1:45 P.M. Flag Retreat
3:15 – 3:30 P.M. Flag Retreat 1:45 – 2:30 P.M. Leadership Discussion (p. 44)
3:45 – 4:45 P.M. School of Instruction Session #1
4:45 – 6 P.M. Leadership Discussion (p. 42)
WEDNESDAY, june 2, 2o21
9 – 9:15 A.M. Flag Raising
9:15 – 10:15 A.M. State Office Party Primaries (p. 56)
MONDAY, MAY 31, 2021
10:15 – 11 A.M. County Gathering
9 – 9:15 A.M. Flag Raising
10:15 – 11:15 A.M. Polls open for State Office Party
9:15 – 10 A.M. School of Instruction Session #2 Primaries
10:15 – 11 A.M. City Caucus (p. 50) 11 – 11:30 A.M. Lunch
11 – 11:30 A.M. Lunch 11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. Keynote
– VP Parker, motivational speaker and
11:30 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. County Convention (p. 52) Arkansas Boys State alumnus
12:15 – 12:45 P.M. District Convention (p. 54) 12:30 – 1 P.M. State Office Party Run-Offs (p. 56)
12:45 – 1:45 P.M. American Legion Ceremony & Keynote 1 – 1:30 P.M. Polls open for State Office Party
– Doyle Batey, Department Commander Run-Offs
– Will Bond, attorney and former state
representative and senator 1 – 1:15 P.M. Flag Retreat
1:45 – 1:55 P.M. Flag Retreat 1:30 – 2:30 P.M. Leadership Discussion (p. 45)
1:55 – 2:30 P.M. Leadership Discussion (p. 43)
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THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021
9 – 9:15 A.M. Flag Raising
9:15 – 9:45 A.M. State Office General Elections (p. 57)
9:45 – 10:15 A.M. Gubernatorial Debate
10:15 – 10:45 A.M. County Gathering
10:45 – 11:15 A.M. Polls open for State Office
General Election
11 – 11:30 A.M. Lunch
11:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Boys Nation General Election (p. 58)
12:15 – 1:15 P.M. Polls open for Boys Nation
General Election
12:15 – 12:30 P.M. State Officers Sworn In (p. 59)
– Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Jon
Dan Kemp
12:30 – 1 P.M. Keynote
– Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson
1 – 1:15 P.M. Flag Retreat
1:15 – 2:30 P.M. Leadership Discussion (p. 46)
FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021
9 – 9:15 A.M. Flag Raising
9:30 – 11:35 A.M. Legislative Session &
Virtual College Fair
11:30 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. Lunch
12:15 – 1:30 P.M. Closing Session
Service Awards (presented by):
– Staff Years of Service: Robert Bryant,
Assistant Director
– Loyd McDermott Award: Andrew Van Der
Laan, Director of Staffing
– Boys Nation Senators: Len Cotton, Chairman
of the Arkansas Boys State Commission
– Samsung Scholarship: Dr. Lloyd Jackson,
Executive Director
– Greg Bland Model County Award: Craig
DePew, Director of Operations
1:30 – 1:45 P.M. Flag Retreat
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leadership
discussions
End each day
engaging with your
peers and hear their
perspectives on the
world.
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Page 40 Page 41LEADERSHIP DISCUSSION #1: LEADERSHIP & Normality LEADERSHIP DISCUSSION #2: Civic engagement defined
Norms are the subtle rules that dictate the way we live. When The American structure of government requires us to engage
we play basketball, we do not trip our opponent because it is with our communities with enthusiasm. It is not merely that the
considered foul play. When we wake up in the morning, we brush act of voting is important, but that the act is something which
our teeth because society has deemed cleanliness important. you should look forward to with excitement. But voting is not the
Norms exist because we all agree that the way we interact is as only way to be civically engaged. As citizens, we should actively
important as the fact that we interact at all. give back to our cities and state in various forms like volunteer
Norms also apply to our political process. Elected officials work (like Arkansas Boys State), military and political service,
are expected to treat each other with respect and deliver on or political activism. Public and civil service can also occur in
promises to their constituents. They are also expected to put various forms: at your school, religious community, town, state,
their communities before themselves and to act with integrity. or country.
But sometimes, they fail or do not live up to expectations. Reflect However, your responsibility to serve society through civic
on your own life: engagement is also built upon a set of obligations: kindness,
empathy, and respect. American society only works when we all
• What are some norms that guide your daily experience? pitch in and look after each other. That is how we, as a nation,
• Who creates norms? Where do they come from? have best worked toward realizing the ideas expressed in the
Parents? Society? Social media? Declaration of Independence. Reflect on your own life:
• Do you have personal norms or expectations that you
live by? Can you think of a person or a specific experience • What are some ways you currently serve your community?
that challenged your personal norms? How did you • Do you think it’s important to be active in your community?
react and what was the resolution? How can you apply your leadership skills in your
• What steps can we take as leaders in our communities community? Does your community actively invest in you?
to preserve our norms? Or should we? Should norms be How?
consistently evaluated? • Is serving in elected office a form of civic engagement? If
• Consider the last 12 months, what norms have changed, not, what is it?
and what norms have remained? • How can you use your influence and leadership to get others
civically engaged?
• Do you plan to vote? Why do you think most Americans do
not vote?
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Page 42 Page 43LEADERSHIP DISCUSSION #3: What is patriotism? LEADERSHIP DISCUSSION #4: who are you?
Being an American is an immense privilege: we enjoy America is a big country with citizens from diverse economic,
extraordinary civil and political freedoms, opportunities racial, geographical, and religious backgrounds. Arkansas is also
and liberties every moment of every day. Nevertheless, our diverse, and so are its communities. Because we are diverse,
patriotism is sometimes challenged, and not just by threats we won’t always agree on every issue, but as Americans, it is
abroad. Sometimes America makes mistakes. Consider, for essential that we nevertheless learn to empathize with--as well
example, that between 1942 and 1944 over 8,000 American as respect and treat decently--our fellow citizens.
citizens of Japanese descent were imprisoned without cause at
the Jerome Relocation Camp in Southeastern Arkansas. In these • How would you describe yourself and your values?
moments, feeling patriotic isn't easy for some; it can be really • What are some of the traits that make us different as
complicated. humans? How are we the same? How do leaders lead
diverse groups of people?
• What does it mean to be patriotic? • What experiences have shaped who you are as a person?
• Can someone disagree with the government and still be How did these experiences influence your political views?
considered patriotic? How and why? • How would you describe masculinity today? What does it
• Define what is unpatriotic? mean to be a man in your life? Who are the men that have
• How should leaders address unpatriotic sentiments in impacted your life positively? Negatively?
America? • How has your race affected your life today?
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The National Boys State Creed begins with a simple
affirmation: “American citizenship is my most priceless
possession.” For many of us, experiencing that truth is the
purpose of Boys State. You ran for office; you paid taxes; you
voted in free and fair elections.
Yet it is the first sentence in the second section of the National
Boys State Creed that perhaps resonates more with you now;
“I resolve to learn and understand government and the civic
needs of my community.” Though done through your Boys State
County, these leadership discussions have been an exercise in
exploring the nature of your government, your community, and
yourself; it has also been an opportunity to think about how
these three areas of life interact.
We began the week by asking you to reflect on the importance
of social norms and the ways in which your life experiences
have influenced your political views, leadership, and values.
Has the Boys State Program made an impact on you? Has your
leadership ability been challenged this week? So, on this final
night of Leadership Discussion, consider your perspective at
Arkansas Boys State, and how the experiences you and your
County discovered through conversation have changed your
perspective.
• In what ways have your political views developed over the
course of Boys State?
• Which experiences at Boys State affected you the most
personally?
• How do you plan to apply the lessons of Boys State forward
in your life?
• What does leadership mean to you now that it didn't mean
before?
• What do you want to see from America that it currently
lacks? How can you as a leader help effectuate change in
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Election
resources
Participate
first-hand in
representative
democracy.
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Page 48 Page 49SECTION A: CITY SECTION a: CITY
City Caucus Meeting City Elections
The City Caucus is composed of every member of each party in their The City Election Commission, consisting of each party’s Chairman
particular city. The City Caucus Meeting shall begin with the election of and Secretary, shall conduct the election for the following offices: Mayor
a Party Chairman and Party Secretary for the city, who will go on to and City Councilman Positions 1 through 5. The Commission shall
serve on the City Election Commission. The Chairman shall conduct the accept each party’s nominations for the above positions and allow for
meeting. Party candidates shall be nominated for the following offices: each nominee to give a short candidate speech. Voting shall be conducted
Mayor and City Councilman Positions 1 through 7. The Secretary digitally. After the voting deadline has passed, results shall be certified
shall certify that each nominee is elected by a plurality vote and record and delivered to the City Election Commission who in turn shall announce
results appropriately. the results.
Procedure: Procedure:
1. Delegates assemble as a City Caucus, including all members of their 1. Delegates assemble, including all citizens of the particular city.
party in their particular city. 2. Nominees for each City Council position give speeches.
2. Elect ONE (1) Party Chairman. 3. Nominees for Mayor give speeches.
3. Elect ONE (1) Party Secretary. The Party Secretary will record 4. City citizens complete their ballots for city elections.
results for each election. 5. Election results are certified and delivered to the City Election
4. Elect SEVEN (7) nominees for City Council. Commission, who announce results.
Party Secretary records results.
5. Elect ONE (1) nominee for City Mayor. – Counselor conducts steps 1. The City Election Commission, which
Party Secretary records results. consists of both Federalist and Nationalist Party Chairmen and Party
Secretaries, conduct steps 2-5.
– Counselor conducts steps 1-2. Party Chairman conducts steps 3-5.
Each City Caucus completes steps 2-7 separately. – These elections DO NOT impact county, district, state, or Boys
Nation Elections.
– All delegates are eligible to run for any office they wish at the city
level, and this will not disqualify them from running for county office, – All city citizens should refrain from voting until they have had the
state office, or Boys Nation. opportunity to hear all candidates for a given office speak.
– Delegates MAY NOT be elected both as a nominee for City Mayor
AND as a nominee for City Council.
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County Conventions County Elections
The Federalist and Nationalist Parties in each county shall hold a County The County Election Commission, consisting of the County Chairman,
Convention to determine the parties’ nominees for county elections. The County Vice Chairman, and Secretary from each party, shall conduct the election
Convention shall begin with the election of a Party Chairman, Party Vice of the following offices: County Judge, County Sheriff, and Justice
Chairman, and Party Secretary for the county, who will go on to serve on of the Peace Positions 1 through 7. The Commission shall accept each
the County Election Commission. The Chairman shall conduct the meeting. party’s nominations for the above positions and allow for each nominee
Party candidates shall be nominated for the following offices: County Judge, to give a short candidate speech. Voting shall be conducted digitally. After
County Sheriff, and Justice of the Peace Positions 1 through 7. In the voting deadline has passed, results shall be certified and delivered to
addition, a Delegate to the State Party Platform Convention and two the County Election Commission who in turn shall announce the results.
nominees for Boys Nation shall also be elected. The Secretary shall certify
that each nominee is elected by a plurality vote and record results appropriately. Procedure:
1. Delegates assemble, including all citizens of the particular county.
*Class of 2021: Delegates from the Class of 2021 shall NOT elect nominees 2. Nominees for each Justice of the Peace position give speeches.
for the offices of Sheriff or Justice of the Peace. However, delegates from the
Class of 2021 shall still elect a Delegate to the State Party Platform Convention
3. Nominees for County Sheriff give speeches.
and two nominees for Boys Nation. 4. Nominees for County Judge give speeches.
5. County citizens complete their ballots for county elections.
Procedure: 6. Election results are certified and delivered to the County Election
1. Delegates assemble, including all members of their party in their Commission, who announce results.
particular county.
2. Elect county’s ONE (1) Party Chairman. – Counselors conduct step 1. The County Election Commission, which
3. Elect county’s ONE (1) Party Secretary. The Party Secretary will record consists of both Federalist and Nationalist Party Chairmen and Party
results for each election. Secretaries, conduct steps 2-6.
4. Elect SEVEN (7) nominees for Justice of the Peace.
Party Secretary records results.
5. Elect ONE (1) nominee for County Sheriff. – These elections DO NOT impact city, district, state, or Boys Nation
Party Secretary records results. Elections.
6. Elect ONE (1) nominee for Party Platform Delegate.
Party secretary records results. – All county citizens should refrain from voting until they have had the
7. Elect ONE (1) nominee for County Judge. opportunity to hear all candidates for a given office speak.
Party Secretary records results.
8. Elect TWO (2) nominees for Boys Nation.
Party Secretary records results.
– Counselor conducts steps 1-2. Party Chairman conducts steps 3-7.
Counselor conducts step 8.
– All delegates are eligible to run for any office they wish at the county level,
and this will not disqualify them from running for city-level office or state
level office.
– ALL DELEGATES ARE ELIGIBLE TO RUN FOR BOYS NATION.
Running for or holding ANY other office DOES NOT disqualify a delegate
from running for Boys Nation.
– Delegates MAY NOT be elected to more than one of the following offices:
Justice of the Peace, County Sheriff, and County Judge. Serving as a
nominee for one of these offices disqualifies you from being a nominee to
either of the other two offices.
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District Conventions District Elections
Each county of Boys State shall be a Senatorial District and a House The County Election Commission, consisting of the County Chairman,
of Representatives District. The Arkansas Boys State Senate and House Vice Chairman, and Secretary from each party, shall conduct the election
of Representatives form the legislative branch of the Arkansas Boys of the following offices: State Senator Positions 1 through 3 and
State Government. Elected Senators and Representatives shall actively State Representative Positions 1 through 8. The Commission shall
participate in the drafting and passage of legislative bills during the accept each party’s nominations for the above positions and allow for
Legislative Session on Friday. each nominee to give a short candidate speech. Voting shall be conducted
digitally. After the voting deadline has passed, results shall be certified and
The Federalist and Nationalist Parties of each district shall hold a delivered to the County Election Commission who in turn shall announce
District Convention to determine the parties’ nominees for State Senate the results. Candidates elected as State Senator or State Representative
and House of Representatives. The County Party Chairman shall conduct shall actively participate in the drafting and passage of legislative bills
the meeting. Party candidates shall be nominated for the following offices: during the Legislative Session.
State Senator Positions 1 through 3 and State Representative Positions 1
through 8. The Secretary shall certify that each nominee is elected by a Procedure:
plurality vote and record results appropriately. 1. Delegates assemble, including all citizens of the particular District
(County).
*Class of 2021: Delegates from the Class of 2021 shall begin the 3. Nominees for each State Representative position give speeches.
District Convention by electing a County Party Chairman and Party 4. Nominees for each State Senate position give speeches.
Secretary. Delegates from the Class of 2021 shall also elect two Boys 5. District citizens complete their ballots for district elections.
Nation Senators, but need not elect a Delegate to the Party Platform 6. Election results are certified and delivered to the County Election
Convention. See Section E: Boys Nation for greater detail regarding Boys Commission, who announce results.
Nation elections.
– Counselors conduct step 1. The County Election Commission, which
Procedure: consists of both Federalist and Nationalist Party Chairmen and Party
1. Delegates assemble, including all members of their party in their Secretaries conduct steps 2-6.
particular District.
2. Elect EIGHT (8) nominees for House of Representatives. – These elections DO NOT impact city, county, or Boys Nation
County Party Secretary records results. Elections.
3. Elect THREE (3) nominees for Senate.
County Party Secretary records results. – Delegates who appear on the ballot for State Senate and State
Representative MAY NOT run for state office, as delegates may not
– Counselors conduct step 1. The County Party Chairman, Vice serve simultaneously in two branches of statewide government.
Chairman, and Secretary conduct steps 2-3.
– All district citizens should refrain from voting until they have had the
– Delegates MAY NOT be elected as a nominee for House of opportunity to hear all candidates for a given office speak.
Representation and as a nominee for Senate.
– Delegates elected as nominees for either House of Representatives
or Senate MAY NOT run for state office, as delegates may not serve
simultaneously in two branches of statewide government.
– These elections DO NOT impact city, county, or Boys Nation
Elections.
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