Congressman Brian Mast at Veterans Lunch
Fran Hancock, President of the Republican Club of the Palm Beaches, on November 6th honored the Veterans in attendance and celebrated them by providing a free luncheon. Keynote speaker was Congressman Brian Mast, who is currently serving in his second term for District 18. Brian is currently a member of two committees: - The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and - United States Foreign Affairs Committee. He lives in Palm City,... [Read More...]
Armand Grossman on Being Successful
The featured speaker at our September lunch was Armand Grossman, former Vice Mayor of Miami Springs, FAU Trustee, PBCGOP board member, and current President of the Boca Raton Regional Republican Club. Sharing with us anecdotes on a wide variety of subjects, including 'rule of law', the experience of driving in the Presidential motorcades, and 'male/white privilege', Armand opined that the real privilege is having been born in America. Speaking... [Read More...]
Joe Budd on the 2020 Outlook
Joe Budd, State Committeeman and Trump Club 45 President, gave us a positive rendition of our chances for 2020. An early Trump supporter, Joe was on board within a couple of weeks of the escalator ride. He noticed that it was the outsider candidates (including Fiorina, Cruz) that were getting most of the attention, and Trump was the best of these. Working as volunteer co-chairman of the campaign in the county, Joe helped his candidate achieve... [Read More...]
Scholarships Awarded at June Meeting
At our lunch meeting on June 26, we announced the Anne Roberts scholarship awards to five students who have demonstrated academic excellence in the continuing pursuit of their studies. Education is the KEY to making a difference in the world and supporting their future in preparation for what life brings. Winners Rileigh and Keelie Hanley with Congressman Tom Rooney In addition to our featured speaker, Former Congressman Tom Rooney, a fellow... [Read More...]
2019 Session Accomplishments with Representative Rick Roth
Our May meeting featured HD85 Representative Rick Roth, who described some of the significant actions taken by the Florida Legislature in the just completed session. The House passed a parental notification act for abortions by minors, but it was not passed by the Senate. Felon voting rights re-instatement (from 2018 amendment 4) was clarified to state that all aspects of a sentence must be concluded (including restitution if applicable) Smokeable... [Read More...]
NCNC – Imparting Local Knowledge for 10 years
Our April meeting featured Sal Faso, President of the North County Neighborhood Coalition. Started by a small group of concerned residents 10 years ago, NCNC has grown to encompass 23 Communities and Condo/Homeowners Associations in the North County, with 45,000 residents and 30.000 voters. With a mission to "improve the quality of life for residents in North Palm Beach County", NCNC operates by educating its members on the local issues that... [Read More...]
Everglade’s Foundation’s Erik Eikenberg Discusses Water Projects
A design element of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), authorized by Congress in 2000, is a reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee referred to as the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) reservoir. Currently a key feature of proposed solutions to the toxic algae problems plaguing the estuaries on both coasts, it would allow the diversion of Lake outflows away from the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie rivers, and help restore the flow of... [Read More...]
Representative Mike Caruso Describes the Recount Circus
Our February lunch featured FH89 Representative Mike Caruso. With the nickname "landslide" in Tallahasee, given his 37 vote winning margin, Mike relayed some of the arduous steps involved in moving through the circus that was Susan Bucher's election operation. Although he admits he very much enjoys the work of the capital, he may have thought twice about running if he knew what was in store for him. The coastal district, held for the last... [Read More...]