Place of Hope CEO Highlights our December Lunch
Befitting the time of year when people think about those less fortunate, our December guest represented the needs of those children in the foster care system in Palm Beach County, and an example of meeting a need that government has not managed well. Place of Hope CEO Charles Bender talked about breaking the cycle of dependency among neglected or abused children by providing a nurturing, family-based environment. While the government has the... [Read More...]
Place of Hope Executive Director Charles Bender at December Meeting
Please join us for a presentation by Chares Bender, CEO of Palm Beach County’s own Place of Hope, a community-based child-care agency for abused and neglected children. With his extensive background in government and private initiatives, he will share insights with us about how the private sector can work effectively in dealing with social issues, and partner with government programs where appropriate to address the needs of low-income individuals... [Read More...]
Ted Cruz Featured at Lincoln Day Dinner
We are quickly approaching this year's Lincoln Day Dinner, which will take place on February 21 at Mar-a-Lago. We will be treated to a special appearance by United States Senator Ted Cruz, and will also be joined by many other Republican elected officials. This is the Palm Beach County GOP's largest fundraiser of the year and it is sure to be a great event! There are some very important races this upcoming election season and we need your help... [Read More...]
Meg’s Take on Will Weatherford
The guest speaker at the October 30, 2013 meeting of the Republican Club of the Pam Beaches was the Hon. Will Weatherford, Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. Speaker Weatherford started his remarks by noting that we are all less free today as individuals than we were four years ago, and in four years from now we will be even less free than we are today. He saw Florida as a pocket of economic freedom and prosperity that will draw... [Read More...]
House Speaker Will Weatherford at October Lunch
The October lunch featured Florida House Speaker Will Weatherford. A Wesley Chapel resident, representing District 61 in Pasco County since 2006, Will is currently the youngest Speaker in America at 33. Speaker Will Weatherford Warmly introduced by District 85 Representative Pat Rooney who said he ran again last year "to serve under Will Weatherford as Speaker", Speaker Weatherford returned the compliment, describing Rooney as "soft spoken, but... [Read More...]
Colonel Arthur DeRuve on November 6
The Republican Club of the Palm Beaches is honored to be joined on November 6 by Colonel Arthur DeRuve for a Veterans' Day Tribute to our troops. Colonel DeRuve was commissioned as a second lieutenant and served for two years with the 2nd Armored Division as a Cold War soldier in Germany. He continued to serve in the Army's active reserve for an additional 28 years, including 11 years as a military liaison officer for West Point. He is a graduate... [Read More...]
October Lunch Features House Speaker Will Weatherford
REPUBLICAN CLUB OF THE PALM BEACHES / BEAR LAKES/ WED OCT 30 / LUNCH Hear Ye…Hear Ye…… “The Speaker Is Coming…..The Speaker Is Coming!!” Speaker of The Florida House of Representatives, Will Weatherford, will be the star luncheon speaker at The Republican Club of the Palm Beaches. WHERE:Bear Lakes Country Club1901 Village BoulevardWPB 33409 TIME:11:30 Doors Open noon program begins DETAILS:Buffet Lunch / cell phones... [Read More...]
Governor Rick Scott Reception
Join us at Bear Lakes Country Club for a reception with Governor Rick Scott. Go to article→
Reasons for Optimism – The “Defending the American Dream” Summit
This past weekend in Orlando, Americans for Prosperity Foundation hosted a conference for grassroots activists from around the nation. With informative breakout sessions in the mornings to highlight successes on the state and local levels, and "big tent" events in the afternoon with national conservative leaders, there was something for everyone, including ample free time to "network". The "malaise" that affected many of us locally after the... [Read More...]
Defending the American Dream Summit
Americans for Prosperity is hosting this meeting in Orlando next month, featuring Senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio. Many local activists are attending. Go to article→