Opportunity to see Newt Gingrich – RSVP Required
South Florida 912 encourages all of its members to see the GOP Primary Candidates as they come to our area in the next two weeks. Here is an opportunity to hear Newt. Note that RSVP is Required.
RJC Florida Region presents
An Exclusive Event with
Speaker Newt Gingrich
Friday, January 27, 2012
The RJC Florida Region
is Proud to Present:
An exclusive opportunity to meet with
Presidential Candidate
Speaker
Newt Gingrich
Friday, January 27, 2012
Registration is at 2:30pm
Program is at 3:30pm
South County Civic Center
16700 Jog Road
Delray Beach, FL
Click here for map and directions.
RSVP Required / Seating is Limited
We are sorry, but we cannot accommodate those who do not RSVP in advance
RSVP to Leah Sabin at (561) 995-9445 or by
e-mail: florida@rjchq.org.
The Republican Jewish Coalition does not endorse any single candidate in the Republican Primary for President. We offer the opportunity for any major candidate or their designated surrogate to address our membership.
Wreaths Across America
Senator Nelson Calls for Investigation of Conservative Activists
Some of you may have received this letter from our Democrat Senator. He is claiming that
“..a handful of super-rich conservative activists are behind an orchestrated effort to keep millions of seniors, younger voters and minorities from casting ballots next year…”
and he is calling for a Senate investigation to
“..see if Florida’s law was part of a plan that led to similar voting law changes in more than a dozen other states this year.” and then “.. I have asked the Justice Department to look into who’s behind these changes. “
This is chilling. Where was Senator Nelson when Acorn was subverting the election process all across the country and Black Panthers were intimidating voters at the polls. This is a part of an organized effort to weaken our election laws and all the more reason why everyone who is able should volunteer as a poll worker or watcher to help keep elections fair.
Getting Mobilized for 2012 – SFL912 meeting for November
November 6, 2012 is just around the corner. Really – it will be here before we know it and there is a lot of hard work needed to get to the changes we want to see in that election.
Date/Place: Thursday, November 10th at the Lantana Rd Branch of the Palm Beach County Library **
Time: 6:15-6:30 – Meet & Greet; 6:30-8:30 meeting
The theme of our meeting will be the Election Cycle.
First, we will begin with a video about Truethevote.org (http://truethevote.org), a Texas-based grassroots group focused on rooting out and preventing election fraud. Citizen involvement at all stages of the election cycle is key to doing so.
Our keynote speaker will be the Supervisor of Elections, Susan Bucher. Ms. Bucher will give us an update on the upcoming election calendar, changes in voter registration rules, early voting and any other pertinent changes. We also would like her to describe the importance of being a poll-worker – since that is a key way to be part of the process and ensure the legitimacy of the voters and the vote.
Mark Hoch, Political Director of the Republican Party of Palm Beach County, will speak about another way one can validate the vote and that is by serving as a poll-watcher.
We will have our value of the month, and of course, announcements by any candidates/candidate reps who wish to speak briefly at the end of our meeting.
Bring your questions, think about what motivated and mobilized you over the last couple of years and why you got involved in the first place and then get ready. To quote our governor “Let’s Get to Work!”
** This program is not sponsored/endorsed by the Palm Beach County Library
Join the Cut Spending Now Rally on October 19th in West Palm Beach
Americans for Prosperity launched a National Cut Spending Now tour in Washington State. Since then, they have been mobilizing grass-roots activists in rallies across the country – culminating in their fifth annual Defending the Dream American Summit Washington DC on November 5th. In addition to having speakers and displays at each stop, activists will have the opportunity to sign the Cut Spending Now petition, to tell Washington to cut spending now and restore the basic principles of economic freedom that will revive American growth and create jobs
The West Palm Beach stop on the tour will be on Wednesday, October 19th at 5:30 pm in Centennial Park, 100 S. Clematis Street. Guest speakers will include AFP President Tim Phillips, Florida Director Slade O’Brien and local Patriot Leaders.
Wear your South Florida 912 shirts or patriotic shirts!
For more information contact Slade O’Brien at sobrien@afphq.org or at 561-441-5866. Click on Cut Spending Now for an event flyer.
Serve the community with Turkeys, your time and your talent.
Tables set up and people getting served by 912ers
Last year a number of 912ers gathered together with a group of churches and the city of Greenacres where we helped serve up some yummy food for those in need at Thanksgiving time. We had a terrific time and would love to get even more people involved this year.
Tami Donnally is our contact person and all the details are still being worked out as more info becomes available I will pass it on.
We will need people to help cook the turkeys and then bring them on Wed. night. Billy hasn’t met with the community people yet, so he’s not sure what they have set up so far…he will let us know if food/desserts/drinks are needed.
They do accept cash donations to help offset the cost of turkeys…
Wednesday night before Thanksgiving, about 5:30 -6pm
Last year my kids and I had a terrific time helping out and hope to see all of you there as well
Please RSVP so we know who to contact with the final details
and let me know if you can bring a cooked Turkey.
God Bless
Shannon
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Project Holiday Charity Collection for November
South Florida 912 Supports Project Holiday
In an effort to support deployed USA military members during the holiday season, the City of Delray Beach, “You Are Not Alone”, the Church of the Palms Congregational and “One Soldier at a Time” have come together to support the 6th Annual Project Holiday. This important Project collects and ships desperately needed items to our military who will not be able to come home for the holidays. The community is encouraged to experience the true spirit of the holiday by contributing to this worthy cause. Donated items will be accepted at various locations around the City and again at several locations in Boca Raton from October 19 – November 18, 2011.
Examples of needed items are: (travel size preferred): Thermoguard pads (heating pads), holiday decorations – All Faiths, bags of hard, individually wrapped candy (i.e., lifesavers, dollar store hard candy – please no chocolates except for tootsie rolls, tootsie roll pops, charm pops, etc), snacks that can easily be put in their pockets while on duty (i.e., fruit cups, peanut butter crackers, etc), gum, beef jerky, Slim Jim, pepperoni or similar dried meats, boxes of granola bars or similar, individual bags of nuts, dried fruit, trail mix or sunflower seeds, boxed and/or individual drink packets (i.e., Crystal Light, Wal-Mart or Target brand, Kool-Aid, hot chocolate, etc), non-perishable food items, foil packed tuna and chicken, crackers, sun block, lip balm, baby wipes (no bigger than 2½” wide packages), Purell hand sanitizer, hand lotion, batteries (AA or AAA), foot powder, deodorant, toothpaste, socks (white or black knee-hi), nationwide phone cards, disposable cameras, used CD’s, DVD’s (no VHS tapes or cassettes), letters, notes, holiday cards, encouragement cards.
Monetary donations to cover postage costs and to purchase calling cards are also appreciated. Send a check or money order made payable to Project Holiday and mail to: City of Delray Beach, c/o Delores Rangel, 100 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444.
If you are a City resident of Delray Beach or Boca Raton with a family member serving overseas and would like a package sent to them or wish to volunteer with packing items to be shipped, contact Delores Rangel at (561) 243-7010. Information on Project Holiday can also be found on the City’s website, www.mydelraybeach.com.
Please bring the items to our Nov 10th meeting.
Southflorida912 wants to support this effort like we did a similar effort last year please gather the supplies and bring them to our next meeting.
Thanks in advance for all you will do.
Candidate Training Classes
Are you thinking about being a candidate for public office? Not sure how to get started?
The BizPac Political Training Institute will be holding classes over the next four weeks that will answer all your questions.
For more information:
The BIZPAC Political Training Institute (PTI) is designed to give participants a firsthand look at the political process and the technical details of operating a political campaign. From demographic profiles to press relations and fund raising, PTI looks at every aspect and idiosyncrasy of the political campaign process and gives participants the knowledge and the resources they need to enter the political arena. Good for potential candidates, campaign workers or volunteers, PTI covers the do’s and don’ts of successful political campaigning.
PTI includes four Tuesday night sessions beginning October 11th. Each session is held from 6pm-9pm and includes dinner. The schedule is as follows:
Session 1 – Becoming a Candidate and Creating a Campaign, October 11
Session 2 – Funding Your Campaign (Smile & Dial), October 18
Session 3 – Candidate Presentation and Image, October 25
Session 4 – Communicating The Campaign Message to Win, November 1
Each night will feature a panel of instructors including political consultants, elected officials, former candidates, representatives from the media and other professionals who work with candidates.
The cost to attend all four session is $95.
County Tax Rate Comes Closer to TAB Target
Last evening at about 11:00pm, the County Commission voted to set the county-wide tax rate at $4.79 per $1K valuation, up 0.8% from last year. While still technically an increase, it is much better than the number set in the July meeting and an indication that all the work of the last few months has had an effect.
Thank you to those who attended or wrote letters and emails, but a very special thanks to those who stood up at the meeting and spoke their mind. Of the 80 people speaking at the meeting, 75% were there to protect “their” county funded programs, but 25% were on our side, a rising tide.
From South Florida 912, speakers included Marianne Polulack, Iris and Fred Scheibl, Rita and Jim Boger, Victoria Theil, Albert Key, Alison Rampersad, Nancy Hogan, Mike Lameyer, Shannon and Doug Armstrong, and Jason Shields.
Palm Beach County Tea Party was represented by Anita Carbone.
For a synopsis of the meeting and what the tax decision means, see: A Surrealistic Budget Hearing on the TAB website.
September 912 Meeting is the County Budget Meeting, 9/13/11
This is a call to action for next week’s county budget hearing, Tuesday evening, 9/13/11 at 6:00pm. The meeting is in the county government center, 301 North Olive in West Palm Beach. Come early as the meeting is expected to be crowded.
As you prepare for the meeting, here are some resources that may be useful:
- September Talking Points
- Sample email and 3 minute remarks
- The 2012 TAB Proposal – September Update
- September Budget Hearings – Some Background
Also check the “News Articles” tab on the TAB website for the latest budget stories from the Palm Beach Post, Sun Sentinel, and others.
Those on the “receiving” side of the budget will be out in force. Those of us on the “paying” side must also have their voices heard. If you can’t attend, send an email. Addresses for the commissioners and administrator can be found on right side of the TAB website, or you can email all at once at: BCC-AllCommissioners@pbcgov.org.
For some specific details about this meeting, see the 9/9 TAB email.