First In Freedom
250th Anniversary Celebration Dinner

Macon County, North Carolina






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First in Freedom 250th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
Fundraiser

May 22, 2025
 
28 East Main Street
Franklin, NC 

Festivities start at 5:30
First speakers 6:00
Dinner 6:30


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10 AM to 2 PM
867 Highlands Road
Franklin, NC 28734

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P.O. Box 595
Franklin, NC 28744






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Keynote Speaker

Jason Simmons, NCGOP Chairperson

Jason is an experienced campaign operative, having worked on multiple presidential campaigns – to include as the North Carolina state director for the Donald J. Trump for Presidential Campaign in 2016, and in 2020 as Regional Political Director for Trump Victory, overseeing campaign operations across several states. Most recently he served as the Executive Director of the NCGOP. Additionally, Jason has worked for government administrations at both the state and federal level where he served as a senior executive. He was formerly enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves as a Combat Medic and Mental Health Specialist.  Jason received a Master of Arts in International Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in
Political Science from the University of South Carolina. He is married and has two
daughters.

Nathan Baer

Nathan Baer has made Franklin his home for the past three years. He came to this area following work for his business, Baer Earthworks, which does land clearing, ditching, crushed stone road creation and maintenance. He came to accidental prominence through love of country - supporting Trump's anti-boondoggle, anti-war-racket, pro nations' independence worldwide policies - which landed him at each rally leading up to and including January 6th. 

Unfair, unjust, un-American persecution followed. Yet, God is always and the only good. And so, all is always for a greater purpose. 

As he learned more, so did America and the world. We prayed and we worked and we have been given a chance to do better! 

Nathan comes from a family of nine. His father and mother live in Aiken, SC.

 Notable Attendees and Speakers

Sen. Kevin Corbin
NC STATE SENATOR
Senator Kevin Corbin has devoted his life to serving the people of Western North Carolina. Born and raised in the scenic mountains of Macon County, his journey in public service began early. Elected to the Macon County School Board at just 22, Kevin spent 20 influential years there, 16 of them as chairman. His commitment to improving local education set a foundation for his enduring dedication to public service.

After stepping away briefly, Kevin returned to politics with renewed vigor, winning a seat on the Macon County Commission, where he also served as chairman. His political career further escalated when he was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2017. Representing the 120th District, he quickly distinguished himself, being appointed to several key committees including Appropriations on Education/Higher Education and Commerce and Insurance.

In 2020, Kevin was elected to the North Carolina Senate, representing Senate District 50. His tenure in the Senate has been marked by significant legislative achievements, particularly in the realms of broadband expansion, education, and school safety. His efforts were instrumental in the expansion of Medicaid in North Carolina, extending coverage to 600,000 residents for the first time—an accomplishment that highlights his ability to effect substantial change across party lines.
Rep. Karl Gillespie
NC STATE REPRESENTATIVE
Representative Karl Gillespie is a fifth-generation Maconian. In 1999, I started National Communications, Inc. (NCI) with one technician. Since then NCI has grown to become a regional company providing the installation and maintenance of all types of low voltage communications systems. Karl has served as a member of the Macon County Board of Commissioners, A member of the Southwestern Community College Board of Trustees, Vice President of the North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association, and Macon County Farm Bureau Board of Directors. 


Karl is a member of First United Methodist Church. He was elected by his colleagues to a leadership position as House Majority Whip, I am Chair of the Appropriations-Agriculture, Natural and Economic Resources Committee, Chair of the Environment Committee, Vice-Chair of Agriculture, Vice-Chair of Appropriations, Vice-Chair of Federal Relations and American-Indian Affairs, Vice-Chair of Wildlife Resources, Vice-Chair of the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources, and Member of Disaster Recovery and Homeland Security.
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