The Haywood County Republicans will hold the annual precinct meetings and county convention Saturday, March 23, at the  Canton Armory, 71 Penland St., in Canton. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., precinct meetings at 9:30 a.m., and the convention begins at 10:30 a.m.

Elections for 2013-15 officers and executive committee are part of this year’s convention. Delegates to district and state conventions will also be elected. For those who want to be a 2013 delegate and cannot attend the precinct meetings, a Letter of Intent is available at www.haywoodncgop.org.

U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows, State Sen. Jim Davis, and State Rep. Michele Presnell will be among the speakers.

Refreshments will be served. Visit www.haywoodncgop.org or call 506-0939.