Ballot Amendments to be Explained at October Meeting
Please Join us on Wednesday, October 24, for a discussion of the 13 ballot amendments to appear on the November Ballot. The large number of complex ballot questions to appear in November require research to really understand the consequences of their passage. Let us help you through it with a distillation of the important issues and some recommendations on how to approach them. See who put the questions on the ballot, who supports them and who... [Read More...]
The Ethical Lapses of Andrew Gillum
The following is excerpted from the Sunshine State News: Now that Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum is the Democratic Party nominee for governor, the press and voters need to take a much closer look into his service as our ceremonial mayor. Gillum has been consistently involved in issues that the FBI is investigating as part of their work into corruption at City Hall and the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). While Gillum alleges he was... [Read More...]
Scott Maxwell Featured at September Lunch
Please Join us on Wednesday, September 26, for a discussion of the state of the PBC GOP, and activities leading up to the November Election, with Scott Maxwell, the county GOP Executive and Political Director. The job of Political Director involves finding Republican candidates for local elections and helping them succeed. As a current Lake Worth Commissioner serving his sixth term, Scott knows how it's done. Join us in September to hear... [Read More...]
August Lunch Features Array of Primary Candidates
Six days before the election, our candidate roundup had a pretty good lineup, including 4 who are running in state-wide races. Matt Caldwell For the position of Agriculture Commissioner, Fort Myers resident Matt Caldwell made his pitch. Currently the State Representative for district 79 (Lee County), Matt spoke of his priorities of "Jobs, water and the second amendment", and his NRA endorsement. The club has hosted competing candidates Denise... [Read More...]
Primary Candidate Round-up August 22
Please Join us on Wednesday, August 22, for a round-up of the Republican primary candidates for the August 28th election. More are signing up every day, but so far we have: Dave CummingsCD18 Javier ManjarresCD22 Belinda KeiserSenate 25 Rick RothHouse 85 (November) Michael CarusoHouse 89 Matt SpritzHouse 89 John MercadanteGovernor Bob WhiteGovernor Matt CaldwellAgriculture Commissioner Wednesday, August 22, 2018 Program... [Read More...]
2018 Political Jamboree
Every two years, during the summer of an election year, the county GOP hosts a “Jamboree” – an old fashioned political picnic for candidates on the upcoming ballot to introduce themselves to the party activists. With a barbecue lunch under the pavilion roof, surrounded by covered booths hosted by candidates and political clubs, it is gathering place for the GOP faithful and those who seek to represent them at all levels of government. Upper... [Read More...]
DeSantis Rocks Trump National
On Saturday, Republican candidate for Governor Ron DeSantis appeared at Trump National in Jupiter with "The Great One" Mark Levin, Fox pundit Dan Bongino, and CD1 Congressman Matt Gaetz. The large crowd was welcoming and enthusiastic, and possibly indicative of a surge in popularity for his candidacy. With some polls showing that the double digit lead held by Adam Putnam has waned, Ron appears to be making the most of his endorsement by President... [Read More...]
Anne Roberts Scholarships Awarded
Dr. Emma Banks At our lunch meeting on June 27, the annual Anne Roberts scholarship awards were presented to three previous winners who have demonstrated academic excellence in the continuing pursuit of their studies. Presenting the awards was Dr. Emma Banks, CEO of Inlet Grove High School in Palm Beach County. Dr. Banks provided an insight as to how she encourages her students with the importance of getting an education. It could be the difference... [Read More...]
No July Meeting in Support of the Jamboree
Help our Club continue as one of the most staunch supporters of the Bi-annual Old Fashioned Political Jamboree held every other summer in an election year. We are a co-sponsor with a special tent to sell a little jewelry and some cute desk elephants to raise money for our scholarship fund. Look for our tent at the park. Bring your reservation check (to Rep Party of PB County) or $30 cash to our scholarship lunch on June 27. We will provide... [Read More...]
Dr. Emma Banks to present the 2018 Ann Roberts Scholarships
Please Join us on Wednesday, June 27, for the awarding of the 2018 Annual Anne Roberts Scholarships and celebrate the day with our young scholars. Presenting the awards for the club will be our featured speaker, Inlet Grove Community High School CEO Dr. Emma Banks. Dr. Emma Banks President and CEO Inlet Grove Community High School Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Program Noon - 1PM, Buffet starts at 11:30AM Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference... [Read More...]