Rick Roth to Highlight 2022 Session on 3/22
Please join us on March 22for a Legislative Review with Representative Rick Roth. The 2022 Legislative Session which ends on March 11 has been both productive and controversial. From keeping sex and gender out of the curriculum in the early grades (Parental Rights in Education Bill, aka "Don't say Gay"), blocking CRT and any training that teaches a person’s race, sex or nationality are “morally superior (Individual Freedom Bill, aka "Stop... [Read More...]
Candidate Forum – The importance of Local Government Elections
Please Join us on Tuesday, February 22, for a MUNICIPAL CANDIDATE FORUM If you live in one of the 39 municipalities in Palm Beach County, about 25% of your county property taxes is levied by your city, town or village government. Your police and fire / rescue services may be provided by city employees, or by the county (PBSO and county fire/rescue) but you are paying for them through these taxes. Many municipalities have their own park systems,... [Read More...]
Optimism About the 2022 Elections
Our January meeting featured our county GOP Chairman Michael Barnett, with good news on our readiness for the 2022 elections. Referring to former Speaker Newt Gingrich's insight that having multiple candidates on the ballot helps to get out the vote, he pointed out that we have Congressional candidates running in all 4 of the county districts, and state-wide we may pick up a seat. Lots of candidates have come forward to run at the state and... [Read More...]
2022 Ann Roberts Scholarships
The Republican Club of the Palm Beaches’ Scholarship was named after a long-standing and active member of our Club, Anne Roberts. Anne Roberts Anne Roberts, a petite but strong and dedicated Republican, was born in Virginia in 1920. She lived and worked in Maryland until 1954, and then moved to Palm Beach County. Interestingly, this was the year after our Club was chartered. While working as an R.N. for 50 year, she and her husband served... [Read More...]
PBCGOP Chairman Michael Barnett at January Meeting
2022 will be an active political year, with the CD20 and HD88 Special elections in January, municipal elections in March, county-wide non-partisan and primary elections in August, and the general election in November. Besides the election of the statewide offices of Governor, cabinet, and Senator, with redistricting, everything is up for grabs. We will elect Congressmen, Florida House members and Senators as well as county commissioners and school... [Read More...]
Holiday Cheer and Place of Hope at December Lunch
On 12/14, we were joined by Jamie Bond, director of advancement and development for Place of Hope Treasure Coast, and vocalist Monique McCall. Monique performed some of her own songs, including "I feel like Florida today", and "I wanna live like everyday is Christmas" as well as a stirring rendition of "O Holy Night". Jamie gave us a snapshot of some of the programs at Place of Hope, including their safe houses for the victims of sex trafficking.... [Read More...]
Sid Dinerstein – Playing by the “Gretzky Rule”
"I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been." - Wayne Gretzky In politics as in hockey, leading the target is always a good idea. Applying this rule at our November lunch, pundit Sid Dinerstein gave his views of the puck's location in January of 2025. With the overwhelming disaster that is the Biden Administration continuing on its destructive path, Sid predicts that the next Presidential election will see the "end... [Read More...]
Charles Bender, Monique McCall on December 14
Please Join us on Tuesday, December 14, for Charles Bender CEO, Place of Hope Place of Hope is a private-sector community-based child-care agency for abused and neglected children. Charles will share his insights into how the private sector can effectively address social issues and work together with government agencies to help low-income individuals and families, the homeless and at-risk/dependent children and youth. We will also have... [Read More...]
Sid Dinerstein on the Implications of the Virginia Elections
Please Join us on Tuesday, November 16, for Sid Dinerstein Former Chairman, Republican Party of PBC Sid will analyze the implications of the Virginia Elections. Is a "red wave" about to crash over the Biden Administration and bring us back from the brink? Can we survive as a country until the 2022 elections? What are the issues that will resonate with the voters next year to take back the House and Senate? For these and other thoughts... [Read More...]
Club Hosts Panel Discussion on Cancel Culture and Intimidation is Schools and Business
How much does the "Cancel Culture" and "Wokeness" affect you? If you've ever had a social media post removed or restricted you have felt its effects. If you are a student or teacher in the woke education system, or a professional needing to maintain a certification you have likely experienced it also. In addition to Education, the Government, Media, Sports, Entertainment, Corporate America - even sometimes our neighbors are all engaged in the process... [Read More...]