x-sender: governor.haley@sc.lmhostediq.com x-receiver: governor.haley@sc.lmhostediq.com Received: from mail pickup service by sc.lmhostediq.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Wed, 25 Nov 2015 13:39:12 -0500 thread-index: AdEnsJQgHqJSDRYhRASoHGfNEmryew== Thread-Topic: Unfortunate but costly mistake From: To: Subject: Unfortunate but costly mistake Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2015 13:39:12 -0500 Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Microsoft CDO for Windows 2000 Content-Class: urn:content-classes:message Importance: normal Priority: normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.1.7601.17609 X-OriginalArrivalTime: 25 Nov 2015 18:39:12.0535 (UTC) FILETIME=[943F2A70:01D127B0] CUSTOM Mrs. Chris Horne Deputy Director - Southeastern Region 2016 Committee 11206 Parkview Lane Summerville SC 29486 mschrishorne@gmail.com 8434714494 8434714494 SCHED Unfortunate but costly mistake 104.219.155.180 Nicole Priester, My name is Chris Horne and I am writing to inform you of a situation that may seem unimportant to Mr. Matt Moore, the Chairman of the South Carolina GOP, but is very important to me. Please take a moment to consider what has happened. The short version: I was invited to the Executive Committeeman Christmas Party at the Governors Mansion. I not only receive 2 verbal confirmations from Maxine, office staff, but 1 email confirmation from John Owens. The next day, over 24 hrs later, I received an email from Maxine saying there has been an error and that I was actually NOT invited. After another phone call, she changed her mind and said now that I WAS still invited and apologized. Next call I get is from Matt Moore, who was beyond rude and laughed at the situation saying it was ridiculous and I just couldn't come, end of subject. He wouldn't even listen to me and implied I had somehow TRICKED MY WAY INTO AN INVITATION. It was disgusting and very humiliating the way he spoke to me and his implications are inexcusable. Here is a copy of the email confirming my RSVP. This was after I had received 2 verbal confirmations. http://strategicisolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Screenshot-2015-11-25-12.35.51.png Additional Information: Even on the 2nd day, when Maxine called me back and I assured her I was indeed an executive committeeman, she told me again not to worry about it and that she would take care of it immediately. She mentioned Terry Hardesty and I told her I thought he had stepped down because he was not siting at the table Monday night at our Berkley County Meeting. I had asked her the day before if she was SURE I was going to get RSVP and she said "YES, YOU ARE ON THE LIST!" I was delighted and started making plans. I invited my friend and co-worker, Vernon Robinson, who immediately booked a flight especially for this event. I proceeded to buy a new, and very expensive dress, which you can see here http://strategicisolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Screenshot-2015-11-25-12.27.12.png By the time Matt Moore called to un-invite us, in his rude unprofessional and mean manner, I was out almost $1,000, and I have not yet told my friend of the situation in the hopes that you may be able to do something. I think I have figured out how things got miscommunicated now that I've had time to think and cool off. I originally called the GOP office and asked if the State Office was having a GOP Christmas Party. Maxine said yes, it's for executive committeeman. I told her I was an executive committeeman in Berkeley County, which I am, for the Stratford district, but I found out later the party was for STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEMAN, not precincts. I think this was an honest mistake on both parts and Maxine and I did not mean anything malicious AT ALL, nor do I place any blame on her AT ALL. Mr. Moore said it's not his fault, and he is correct. It is not my fault either. To be honest, I don't think FAULT should be the issue. I was invited. I was confirmed. I was verbally confirmed three times and email confirmed once. I spent the money and made the plans, period. In light of this situation, and the money we've spent, If there is anyway my friend and I could attend ANY OF THE GOVERNORS CHRISTMAS DINNER PARTIES, I am sure that would be very much appreciated. Vernon cannot receive a refund, but he can change the date(s). PLEASE try to see this from my perspective. I have nothing but great regard for Gov. Haley and helped stump for her many many many hours during her campaign, even as I worked for Speaker Gingrich's presidential run. I am positive if you tell her about this, she will find a way to make this situation better. I'm sorry I do not know you personally, but please call me with any questions. I would love to speak to you more about this and clarify anything you may not understand. God bless and thank you again for taking the time to read this. Sincerely, Chris Horne 843-471-4494 MsChrisHorne@gmail.com