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...]
CIA Stories
Our May lunch featured former CIA agent Michelle Rigby Assad, author of "Breaking Cover, My Secret Life in the CIA and What It Taught Me about What's Worth Fighting For." Telling several stories from her book, Michelle related the management of an Iraqi insurgent source during the "surge" (2006) when "nobody wanted to be in Iraq". She and her husband, also a clandestine agent, were sent there "against their will". The intelligence she gathered... [Read More...]
Rick Roth Updates on Recent Legislative Session
House District 85 Representative Rick Roth, featured at the April lunch, gave us his overview of the recent session in Tallahassee. Agriculture in the state is declining, he said, with subsidized farms in Mexico taking their toll. The big priority to come will be water - having enough clean and available as the population grows from 20 to 30 million. The session was dominate by the impact of Hurricane Irma and the Parkland shootings. The... [Read More...]
Authors of “Breaking Cover” at May Lunch
ARE YOU CAPTIVATED by ESPIONAGE? Do you read Spy Novels? Real Life INTRIGUE ? (Ted Bell, Daniel Silva, Nelson DeMille, Ken Follett, John le Carre’) Bring your Friends May 23 to hear from TWO former CIA secret agents who have walked the walk and lived the life for 10 years---- Joseph and Michele Rigby Assad---who met in school in central Florida, graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic College, finished graduate studies... [Read More...]
Tallahassee Update with Rick Roth
Please Join us on Wednesday, April 25th, for Rick Roth District 85 Representative Rick will give us an update on the accomplishments of the 2018 Legislative Session. We will also hear from Baxter Troutman, candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture. Baxter is a 4th generation Florida farmer with a lifetime of experience working in citrus and cattle. For two decades Troutman has been chief executive officer of Labor Solutions, a personnel... [Read More...]
Peter Feaman on the Congressional Elections
"Work like it’s up to us; Pray like it’s up to God!" With this exhortation, Peter Feaman gave us his views of the upcoming midterm elections. Peter is the Florida Committeeman on the Republican National Committee and a member of the Rules Committee that presides over the conduct of the national convention and primaries. The RNC is in great fundraising shape this year compared to the Democrats he reports, and is 100% in lockstep with... [Read More...]