I would like to offer my sincere thanks to everyone who helped me in this election. I will forever be grateful for your friendship and all your hard work. I wish Mrs. Lillie Mae Joe nothing but the very best as she begins her new position on the Florence District 4 School Board. Once again, my sincere thanks for your support, friendship and votes.
Thanks,
Betty Dowling
Friday, November 6, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Meet Betty Dowling
Betty Dowling is a life long resident of Florence County, born daughter of Orville F. and Ruby Bell Banning. Betty has been married over 41 years to Thomas Allen Dowling Sr. of the Philadelphia community in Darlington County. The Dowling's have made their home in Timmonsville for 40 years.
Betty and Thomas have four children: Tammie Moore, Natalie Epting, Tad Dowling and Adam Dowling. They are proud grandparents of seven: Crystal, Nathan, Allen, Benjamin, Madison, Hanna and Drew.
The Dowling's have been members of Florence Baptist Temple for 36 years, where Betty is active in the Adult Ladies Sunday school ministry.
Betty is a businesswoman who worked professionally in the insurance industry for 9 years as a financial consultant and as an income tax consultant in the '70's. Thomas opened his own auto electric (generator, alternator & starter) rebuilding business in 1973 called Timmonsville Alternator Service which was located on Smith St. in Timmonsville for many years. In the early '80's Thomas added brake and clutch rebuilding to the business. In 1989, the business was moved to its current location at 4302 Alligator Road, Timmonsville and renamed TADCO Rebuilders. Betty has worked side by side with her husband as the office manager and book keeper for the business for 36 years.
Betty answered the call of her friends and neighbors in 2005 and ran for Florence Four school board. She was elected. Her Board members also elected her Board secretary in 2005 and Vice-Chair in 2006 and 2007. She served her school district faithfully never missing a meeting or a vote. Her hard work paid off. The students in all three of the schools in the district are now wearing uniforms and test results are rising. She would invite you to visit the schools and see for yourself.
Believing she could better serve her community, Betty decided not to run for re-election to her seat on the school board and ran for Florence County Council in 2008. She was unsuccessful in that race, but remained active in the public school arena, continuing to serve on the School District Health Committee and attending board meetings. She actively advocates for our community and schools. With public school finances in decline and many hard decisions to be made, once again the community asked Betty to run for school board.
Serious times require a serious candidate with experience who will be ready to serve day one. Betty has answered that call and is once again running for school board. She needs YOUR vote on November 3rd!
Betty Dowling
for
Florence County School Board Trustee
- District #4
VOTE Betty Dowling on November 3rd!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Betty Dowling's School Board Platform
Children are gifts from God to their parents. Education is a parental, state and local responsibility and it is in the best interest of the Timmonsville community for every child in District 4 to earn a high quality education in a safe environment. The education they earn should empower them to secure their own freedom and contribute to the betterment of our community.
It is through education that the people of Timmonsville ensure the transmission of the American culture, and values we hold in common. Education is essential to competitiveness in the world today. Timmonsville should emphasize and focus our efforts on more vocational training. Civic education should be a cornerstone of all American public education. In District 4, this training should take place in both the classroom and through service learning. As a trustee, I am committed to restoring the civic mission of our schools in Timmonsville.
While serving as a school board member from 2005 to 2008, I supported the implementation of uniforms for all of our students. I believe the uniform dress code puts all students on an equal social standing. With the implementation of uniforms, social status and competition in our schools is removed and students are given the opportunity to experience true competition in striving to learn and achieve.
Accountability for student academic achievement is essential. Students should be tested periodically on the fundamentals of learning which include: math, science and reading. I believe the people of Timmonsville deserve accountability and transparency and that includes our school board. I believe parents and the general public deserve to know exactly how our board, the teachers, the administrative staff and the schools are serving the students. As your trustee, I will be an advocate for both accountability and complete transparency.
Innovation is the key to the future. District 4 teachers, staff and administration deserve the flexibility and freedom to innovate in our school system. The development of consistent discipline concepts in conjunction with improvement to alternative school is essential to our growth and progress. Innovative educational environments and after school programs, which stimulate academic achievement, are all areas where we can improve in Timmonsville.
It is my belief that all American students must be literate in English, our common language, to participate in the promise of America. Our schools and district must think outside of the box so that we can best meet the needs of our students and I am a trustee who is willing to do that for our future and the future of our children.
A one-size-fits-all approach to education is not the answer to our problems in District 4. Believing the responsibility of a child's education lies first with the parents, I support parental choice in educational options including home schooling and transferring out-of-district.
I believe we must build on the basics, including phonics and reading. We must end social promotion and we must require classroom discipline. Parental involvement and strong leadership by school principals is key to the success of District 4. As a school board member, I will advocate for policies and methods that have been both proven and effective. Our community deserves nothing less.
Sincerely,
Betty Dowling
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Vote November 3rd!
Betty Dowling
for
Florence County School Board
District 4
It is through education that the people of Timmonsville ensure the transmission of the American culture, and values we hold in common. Education is essential to competitiveness in the world today. Timmonsville should emphasize and focus our efforts on more vocational training. Civic education should be a cornerstone of all American public education. In District 4, this training should take place in both the classroom and through service learning. As a trustee, I am committed to restoring the civic mission of our schools in Timmonsville.
While serving as a school board member from 2005 to 2008, I supported the implementation of uniforms for all of our students. I believe the uniform dress code puts all students on an equal social standing. With the implementation of uniforms, social status and competition in our schools is removed and students are given the opportunity to experience true competition in striving to learn and achieve.
Accountability for student academic achievement is essential. Students should be tested periodically on the fundamentals of learning which include: math, science and reading. I believe the people of Timmonsville deserve accountability and transparency and that includes our school board. I believe parents and the general public deserve to know exactly how our board, the teachers, the administrative staff and the schools are serving the students. As your trustee, I will be an advocate for both accountability and complete transparency.
Innovation is the key to the future. District 4 teachers, staff and administration deserve the flexibility and freedom to innovate in our school system. The development of consistent discipline concepts in conjunction with improvement to alternative school is essential to our growth and progress. Innovative educational environments and after school programs, which stimulate academic achievement, are all areas where we can improve in Timmonsville.
It is my belief that all American students must be literate in English, our common language, to participate in the promise of America. Our schools and district must think outside of the box so that we can best meet the needs of our students and I am a trustee who is willing to do that for our future and the future of our children.
A one-size-fits-all approach to education is not the answer to our problems in District 4. Believing the responsibility of a child's education lies first with the parents, I support parental choice in educational options including home schooling and transferring out-of-district.
I believe we must build on the basics, including phonics and reading. We must end social promotion and we must require classroom discipline. Parental involvement and strong leadership by school principals is key to the success of District 4. As a school board member, I will advocate for policies and methods that have been both proven and effective. Our community deserves nothing less.
Sincerely,
Betty Dowling
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Vote November 3rd!
Betty Dowling
for
Florence County School Board
District 4
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Florence County (GOP) September 2009 Meeting
Dr. Joe Griffin
Florence County Republican Party, Chairman
Florence County Republican Party, Chairman
Dear Florence County Friend,
The Florence County Republican Party will be meeting Monday 9/21 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting day was changed to Monday this month so as not to interfere with Florence School District One Foundation Gala. You should mark your calendar for Thursday October 22 for the next GOP monthly meeting.
Both of these meetings will be Hosted by Ramada Inn at Young's Plantation, located on the corner of Meadors Rd and US Hwy. 76, West at I-95 exit #157 in Florence. For those interested in eating, the restaurant is offering a wonderful country buffet dinner that is available to our group at a charge of $9.50 each which includes your drink, tax and gratuity. Please bring a friend and arrive early to truly enjoy your country dinner buffet.
You should expect the GOP meeting will begin promptly at 6pm.
If you have any questions about directions to Ramada Inn or the buffet you may call:
Ramada Inn at Young's Plantation @ 843-669-4171.
I am so pleased that we are having South Carolina's Republican National Committeeman, Glenn McCall as our speaker. Mr. McCall is also the York County Republican Party Chairman. He earned his MBA in 1986 from Amber University School of Business and his B.S. in 1982 from the University of Maryland. He proudly served our country in the United States Air Force and is currently a Senior Vice-President for a Major Financial Services Corporation. Glenn is a wonderful well informed speaker. You will be glad you came. For more information follow the link below:
Mrs. JoAnna Odom, daughter of the late David Lesesne will perform in song. The Lesesne family so generously donated over $300,000 to build the much needed Florence County Sheriff's department a training center, the beautiful "Lesesne Training Facility". I am looking forward to hearing her sing.
The Florence County Republican Party will also be presenting a Chairman's award for outstanding public service!
The Florence County Republican Party will also be presenting a Chairman's award for outstanding public service!
Please come and join us as we work together to make a difference in our community, our county, our state, our country and the free world......because all politics are local and together we can.
Hope to see you there, Betty
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