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Welcome
 
Having been involved in many civic organizations since I arrived in Hickory in 2001, I have long worked for positive change in Catawba County. As a member of the U.S. Navy Memorial Association, U.S. Congressional 10th District Military Advisory Committee,  Boy Scouts of America Venture Crew, Repbublican Men's Forum, Hickory Choral Society, American Legion Post 48, Veteran's of Foreign Wars Post 4553, Greater Hickory Metro Area Unaffiliated Chair, and tenure as an NJROTC High school teacher, my continued and committed public service has rewarded me with many friendships and the opportunity to meet a cross section of section of Catawba County residents.
 
In all these endeavors, the relationships I forged has brought me inspiration, personal satisfaction and a sincere desire to offer my experience, leadership qualities and concern for others in a new capacity for this county.
 

My family and I now feel that the time has come for me to seek elected office. I wish to run for the office of Clerk of Superior Court.  

I want to bring my administrative and technological skills, new innovative ideas, an energized work ethic, and a fresh perspective to foster positive interpersonal relationships, partnerships and pragmatic solutions to the Catawba County judicial courtroom workgroup and city management team.

 
 
 
 
Volunteer
 

This campaign will require a strong grassroots organization and coordinated voting precinct effort. Our goal is to have a precinct canvass & poll worker for each of the county’s 40 voter precincts to speak to voters and hand them campaign material prior to and on Election Day, Tuesday, May 4, 2010. 
 
Registering "new" voters will be very important to our strategic campaign plan.  The deadline to register new voters is Friday, 9 April (25 days prior to election day)!
 

We will accomplish our goal with campaign yard signs, direct mail pieces, GOTV (get out the vote) automated voice message broadcasting (robo) calls and 30 second tv ad time to get my message out. I cannot do this alone. That’s why I’m inviting the people that know me best to join my campaign and help make a real difference in this race.

Click on the the volunteer button to select a precinct.
 
Click here to locate your precinct: 
http://www.gis.catawba.nc.us/misc/precinct_maps.asp
        

 

Reception & Fundraiser

       

I will be hosting a reception for my family, friends and supporters on Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 4pm to 7pm at Mosteller Mansion clubhouse to personally thank you. 
 
An invitation flyer announcing the reception is attached.  Please feel free to make a copy to give out to family and friends. Bring a family member or friend along.  The county is cordially invited! 
                     
Thanks in advance for your support and contribution.  I look forward to hearing from you.
 

     

 

An early contribution will be much appreciated. This will help raise the initial funds needed to launch the campaign. I ask for your support in meeting this goal. 
 
Please mail your personal check to:
Ray Cerda For Clerk  P.O. Box 9493, Hickory, NC. 28603  Or, you can make an online contribution.