RPOF Chairman Dave Bitner Highlights March Meeting
CHAIRMAN BITNER IS A HIT TO FULL HOUSE Dave Bitner, the newly elected chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, gave a filled room of Republicans a lot to be happy about as he shared his philosophy on the state party’s future to an enthusiastic audience. “Grassroots” is at the top of his priorities. “When I am asked, ‘ Where is the State Party Headquarters?” I tell them ‘Our building is in Tallahassee but our party... [Read More...]
2011 Anne Roberts Memorial Scholarship Now Accepting Applications
The Republican Club of the Palm Beaches' Scholarship was named after a long-standing and active member of our Club, Anne Roberts. The 2009 recipient, Nicole Vega, from Berean Christian High School, aspired to be a civil engineer. After much mentoring by several Club members, Nicole has changed her studies to major in Communications with a minor in Political Science at Palm Beach State College. In 2010, one scholarship was awarded to Cindy... [Read More...]
Adam Hasner Highlights February Meeting
Former Florida House Majority Leader Adam Hasner joined us for the February meeting at Bear Lakes. Mentioned in some circles as a possible Senate candidate, he showed us his keen grasp of national and state issues as he gave us an update of current events. Some pictures courtesy of Delia: Go to article→
Collective Bargaining 101
Video courtesy of the Heritage Foundation. Go to article→
2011 Lincoln Day Dinner
RCPB Proudly Supports Palm Beach County Republican Party at the 2011 Lincoln Day Dinner featuring Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, Congressman Allen West and Congressman Tom Rooney. RCPB Members were scattered throughout the room for a wonderful evening. Go to article→
RPOF Chairman Dave Bitner – Join Us
Republican Party of Florida Chairman Dave Bitner is a longtime Floridian, a lifelong Republican, a small business owner and a former member of the Florida Legislature. In 1992, Dave was elected by the people of District 71 to serve in the Florida House of Representatives. Dave served eight years in the Florida Legislature and never asked for one earmark, returning taxpayer dollars to the state from his office every quarter. Dave earned a reputation... [Read More...]
A Legislator's Perspective on Rail, the Constitution, and Other Matters
By Fred and Iris Scheibl As anyone following the process has discovered, there is friction among the branches of government in Tallahassee. When Governor Scott decided to reject the federal grant for building a high speed rail line between Tampa and Orlando, a “gang of 25” Senators were not pleased. So displeased that they wrote a letter to Obama Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, asking for more time to circumvent the Governor's decision... [Read More...]
Allen West Wraps up CPAC
Thanks to those who wrote or spoke up about the IG Ordinance
The following is copied from the Yes on Ethics website post entitled "Grassroots react negatively to Drafting Committee's attempt to rewrite the Inspector General Ordinance" Thanks so much to all who took the time to turn out Wednesday afternoon, February 9th, at the Vista Center. About 20 people from South Florida 912 and South Florida Tea Party attended the meeting with a sizeable group of other members of the public. There were also a few representatives... [Read More...]
All Things Hasner
Please join us on Wednesday, February 23rd as we hear from former Majority Leader Adam Hasner. He'll share his insight on local, state and national happenings... with time for Question & Answer. Go to article→