2026
Lincoln · Reagan · Douglass Dinner hosted by Senator Brad Overcash
February 28, 2026 | 6:00 PM
The Gaston County Republican Party's 2026 LRD Dinner, hosted by Senator Brad Overcash, will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Gaston County Club.
3700 Country Club Dr, Gastonia, NC, 28056
Purchase your LRDD Tickets HERE
VIP Ticket holders: Doors open at 5:30pm.
General Admission: Doors open at 6:00pm with dinner beginning at 6:30pm.
NEW for 2026: The VIP Reception will include complimentary hors d'oeuvres, beer, and wine.
Individual VIP tickets are sold out as of February 11, 2026. VIP access is still available with the purchase of a sponsorship or through the Century Club + VIP + Single Ticket package.
Century Club Tickets are available now for $300 and include a ticket to the event, entry to the VIP reception, and Century Club inclusion for 2026. VIP Tickets are still available with this purchase.
Please note: General Admission tickets will open on January 31st at an early bird price of $125 each through February 9th.
Regular General Admission tickets will open on February 10th at a price of $135.
This will be a CASHLESS event! QR codes will be provided at the event for silent auction, wine pull, and raffle ticket purchases.
Ticket sales cut off: 11:59 pm | February 20, 2026
We are pleased to announce that our featured speaker for the evening will be North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek.
About State Auditor Dave Boliek
Dave Boliek was born in Lincolnton, North Carolina, and brings a diverse background of public service and private sector experience. He is a former prosecutor, small business owner, and most recently worked as an attorney. Dave also served as Chairman of the UNC–Chapel Hill Board of Trustees, helping guide one of North Carolina’s premier institutions.
Dave earned his undergraduate degree from UNC–Chapel Hill and later earned a law degree and a master’s degree from Campbell University. He is a Christian and serves as an elder at his church. Dave and his wife, Haden, currently live in the Chapel Hill area and are the proud parents of four children.
Why This Conversation Matters
With fraud, waste, and abuse dominating national headlines in recent months, this year’s dinner offers a timely and important discussion. As North Carolina’s State Auditor, Dave Boliek is responsible for holding state government and entities that receive public funds accountable by identifying and eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse.
Attendees will hear direct insights on the current state of North Carolina, viewed through the unique perspective of the State Auditor’s office.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
We are grateful for the generous support of the following sponsors:
HOST SPONSOR
Senator Brad Overcash
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Re Elect Cathy Cloninger for County Commissioner
Tim Moore for Congress
John Torbett NC House
GOLD SPONSORS
Mr. Fred Caldwell
Sheriff Chad Hawkins
Mr. Jim Stewart
SILVER SPONSORS
Hon. Justin Davis
Hon. Tom Keigher
Hon. Travis Page
BRONZE SPONSORS
Mr. Barry Faile
Hon. Jonathan L. Fletcher
Mr. Alan Hyman
Rep. Donnie Loftis
Mr. Neil Moore
Hon. Scott Shehan
Mr. Dennis Stines
Mr. John Tria
Sponsorships are still available for purchase until February 20.
The Senator James Forrester Lifetime Achievement Award
&
The Rep. Dana B. Bumgardner Republican of the Year Award
With our annual Lincoln Reagan Douglass Dinner just around the corner, it is also time to begin collecting nominations for our annual awards that will be presented at the dinner. Our Awards Committee Chair this year is Erika Dills. We have prepared the nominations in digital form for your convenience. Paper forms can be requested by emailing Erika Dills, Awards Committee Chair at [email protected]. If you have any questions or need help sending in your nominations, please email the Awards Committee Chair at the email address above.
Please read the nomination instructions entirely and complete each section before submitting a nomination. Remember that any volunteer, party officer, candidate, or elected official is eligible to receive an award, but no one should be nominated simply for doing their job. Nominations should only be made for those who have gone above and beyond for the party's efforts. Click the links below to access the digital version of each form:
The Senator James Forrester Lifetime Achievement Award https://forms.gle/aTRKhEyBVti11w3r9
The Rep. Dana B. Bumgardner Republican of the Year Award https://forms.gle/UBjtLdokqhp1iTXx5
The deadline for submitting nominations is Saturday, February 9th, 2026, at midnight.
To view a list of past award winners click here.
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
We are now collecting SILENT AUCTION ITEMS and wine bottles for the Wine Pull. Please bring your donations to our January or February GOP meetings. If you are unable to bring items in person, don't hesitate to get in touch with Lauren Current or Madeline Keeter to arrange a drop-off or pick-up. They are also available to answer any questions. We appreciate Lauren and Madeline for coordinating this important part of our dinner each year.
Lauren Current:[email protected]
Madeline Keeter:[email protected]
LRDD QR CODE
Please use your phone and scan the QR code for the link to the LRD Dinner. Thank you.
