candidates forum

We are having a candiates forum thursday night, October 2nd in Walnut Cove. Richard Newsome, Ed Gambill and myself. Taking Questions from the audience. 7pm at the Senior Center.

absentee voting

I have a number of people ask me about absentee voting. Please go to

http://www.co.stokes.nc.us/vote/

this should answer any questions. Time is gowing short. If you have any questions please let me know

Democratic headquarters is open in walnut Cove now. Grand opening at the King office is tonight. Lowes food shopping center next door to Dominoes Pizza. Come join us.

campaign

I have spent the summer learning as much as possible about county government and how we can improve on our current situation. I have met as many people as I can and really feel like I am ready to mount a campaign that will raise new ideas and bring new energy to our county government. from here on out look for regular posts. I also will be trying to keep everyone updated about the campaign events and where I will b e and whats going on. There are exciting things going on in Stokes county and I am proud to be a part of it.

cookout

ZOLLIE SMITH FOR STOKES COUNTY COMMISSIONER
RALLY/FUNDRAISER/HOT DOG COOKOUT

SEPT 6TH From 5-7PM

At the

THE DAN RIVER COMPANY
1110 Flinchum Road
Danbury, NC. 27016
http://WWW.DANRIVERCOMPANY.COM

Come early and Canoe down the Dan River with us!
If you want to rent a canoe call 336-593-BOAT (2628) for reservations.
The Last trip leaves at 1 PM in order to finish by 5 for the start of the cookout.

FROM THE SOUTH
Take Hwy. 52 North to Rt. 8 North (Germanton exit) thru Danbury and past the hospital. Continue in and at the second big curve turn Left onto Flinchum Road. Go 1/2 mile and turn Right into the parking lot at the DRC sign.

FROM THE NORTH
Take Rt. 8 South towards Danbury. At the stop sign turn Left go over the bridge. You are still on Rt. 8. Turn Right at Flinchum Rd. (the next road to your right), continue 1/2 miles and turn Right into the parking lot at the DRC sign.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE
ZOLLIE.ORG

Public Speaking

I am getting ready to have some opportunities to speak in front of crowds. After a lifetime of listening to sermons, speeches, lectures etc and doing some public speaking myself I have come up with a few rules for my public speaking adventures.

Zollie's 4 rules for Zollie's public speaking adventures.
1.Keep it Short
2.Keep it Simple
3.Keep it Positive
4.Keep it Short

I believe this blog along with my web site allows voters to read in detail what my views are, even to ask questions and offer suggestions. In talking to people in small groups and individually more details and specifics can be communicated. I have found that when speaking before a large crowd less is more.

Presidential Race

Seems like the race for the Democratic Nominee got a lot closer yesterday. I think that means they will still be campaigning in North Carolina before our May 6th primary. I am glad that we will get to be involved in the presidential primary race. I believe both candidates will be in our state and area much more than if the race was already decided.