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Calendar of Events

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2	3 Spirit of '76 Republican Club meeting	4 State Representative Kevin Ambler Kevin Ambler, Candidate for Florida State Senate, District 12 Meet and Greet	5	6	7 Republican Party of Pasco 2010 Annual Ronald Reagan Dinner with Keynote Speaker Former Governor Jeb Bush	8 Kathryn Starkey, Republican Candidate for State Representative, District 45 Walk Henry Wilson Jr, Republican Candidate for Pasco County Board of County Commissioners, District 4 Fundraiser
9	10 Republican Club of Trinity inaugural meeting	11 Club Politico meeting	12	13 Wesley Chapel Republican Club meeting	14	15 Henry Wilson, Jr., Republican Candidate for Pasco County Board of County Commissioners, District 4 Petition/Precinct Walk Pasco Republican Veterans Club Gathering
16 Henry Wilson, Jr., Republican Candidate for Pasco County Board of County Commissioners, District 4 Petition/Precinct	17	18 West Florida Women's Conservative Republican Network meeting	19 Republican Club of Central Pasco meeting	20 Republican Executive Committee Meeting	21	22 Richard Corcoran, Republican Candidate for Florida State House, District 45 Campaign Jobs Summit
23	24	25 Heritage Pines Republican Club Meeting	26	27 Reagan Republican Club meeting Faith and Family Values Republican Club meeting	28	29 Richard Corcoran, Republican Candidate For State Representative, District 45 Walk
30	31 Memorial Day - Flag Flying Day (half-staff until noon)

Event Details

5/3
Spirit of '76 Republican Club meeting
Monday, May 3. 6:00pm: Social. 7:00pm. Spirit of '76 Republican Club meeting @ Brew City 5711 US 19 (in front of K-Mart), New Port Richey, FL. Guest Speakers: School Board Candidates, District 3.

5/4
State Representative Kevin Ambler Kevin Ambler, Candidate for Florida State Senate, District 12 Meet and Greet
Tuesday, May 4. 6:00pm-8:00pm. State Representative Kevin Ambler Kevin Ambler, Candidate for Florida State Senate, District 12 Meet and Greet @ Lexington Oaks Golf Club, 26133 Lexington Oaks Blvd., Wesley Chapel, FL 33544. Candidate Kevin Ambler is eager to meet residents of Pasco and Hillsborough Counties who reside in State Senate District 12. To obtain additional information on Candidate Ambler or to RSVP to this event, please go to www.kevinambler.com and enter the event code KCA0504.

5/7
Republican Party of Pasco 2010 Annual Ronald Reagan Dinner with Keynote Speaker Former Governor Jeb Bush
Friday, May 7. 5:00pm: Private VIP Registration; 5:30pm-6:30pm: Private VIP Reception; 6:00pm - 6:45pm: General Registration; 6:00pm: Cash Bar & Hors d'Oeuvres; 7:00pm: Republican Party of Pasco 2010 Annual Ronald Reagan Dinner @ Saddlebrook Resort 5700 Saddlebrook Way Wesley Chapel, FL 33543. Keynote Speaker: Former Governor Jeb Bush. Semi-Formal Attire. Go to www.pascogop.org for all the details and ticket information. This will be an event that you do not want to miss!

5/8
Kathryn Starkey, Republican Candidate for State Representative, District 45 Walk
Saturday, May 8. 9:30am-12:30pm. Kathryn Starkey, Republican Candidate for State Representative, District 45 Walk meet @ Kelly's 319 Main Street Dunedin, FL to meet our local republicans and gather campaign petition signatures. Thanks for your support! See you there! Kathryn For more information: www.kathrynstarkey.com.

5/8
Henry Wilson Jr, Republican Candidate for Pasco County Board of County Commissioners, District 4 Fundraiser
Saturday, May 8. 3:00pm-5:00pm. Henry Wilson Jr, Republican Candidate for Pasco County Board of County Commissioners, District 4 Fundraiser @ the home of Tim and Sally Winship 8809 New Alexandria Loop (in Waters Edge), New Port Richey, FL. For directions contact Tim Winship at 727-858-5429 or Rita Wilson 727-207-5226. www.wilsonforoffice.com.

5/10
Republican Club of Trinity inaugural meeting
Monday, May 10. 7:00pm. Republican Club of Trinity inaugural meeting @ Performing Arts Center (PAC), at Heritage Springs Country Club, 11345 Robert Trent Jones Parkway, Trinity, FL 34655. Guest Speaker is Jack Mariano, County Commissioner. Jack is the one Commissioner who supported our opposition to the location of the Sports Complex, so come on out to meet Jack and say THANK YOU. The meeting is open to all residents and non-club members are welcome to attend. The objective is to attract new members and involve them in the Republican Party and subsequently provide them with a practical means of Republican Party participation, leadership training and political involvement at all levels of government. It aims to support conservative principles, objectives and platform of the Republican Party and to secure the election of all duly nominated Republican candidates in the general election. There will opportunity to join the club and voter registration forms will be available for sign up. Officers of the Republican Party will be on hand to answer questions and give out voter information on candidates. For those coming from outside of Heritage Springs be aware that the only entrance for the general public is through the Guard Gate on Robert Trent Jones Parkway. You can access the Parkway at the South end of Little Road or from the entrace to Fox Hollow County Club off Trinity Blvd. Officiers of the club are: Ron Griffith, President; John Schwartz, Vice President; Pete Cavanagh, Treasurer; George Patch, Secretary. Open to all residents of the county with special emphasis on those who reside and vote in Precinct 131. Contact Name: Joseph P Mooney. Telephone # 727-376-8262. E-mail: MooneyJosephP@aol.com.

5/11
Club Politico meeting
Tuesday, May 11. 6:00pm-7:00pm Dinner -- Order from menu. 7:00pm. Club Politico meeting @ Juan's Black Bean Cafe 5706 Main Street New Port Richey, FL. Guest Speaker: Hon. Jack Mariano, member, Pasco Board of County Commissioners. For more information: www.Club-Politico.Org.

5/13
Wesley Chapel Republican Club meeting
Thursday, May 13. 7:00pm. Wesley Chapel Republican Club meeting @ Wesley Chapel Hyundai Auto Dealership 2nd floor meeting room, 27000 Wesley Chapel Blvd., 1 mile west of I-75. Guest speaker will be State Representative Will Weatherford. Representative Weatherford will provide highlights of a just completed House of Representatives session. For additional information in becoming a member of the Wesley Chapel Republican Club, please contact Peter Hanzel 813-907-6614 or e-mail Wesleychapelrepc@aol.com.

5/15
Henry Wilson, Jr., Republican Candidate for Pasco County Board of County Commissioners, District 4 Petition/Precinct Walk
Saturday, May 15. 10:00am-1:00pm. Henry Wilson, Jr., Republican Candidate for Pasco County Board of County Commissioners, District 4 Petition/Precinct Walk @ Lexington Oaks Subdivision. We will be meeting at the 7-11 on the corner of SR 54 and Old Pasco Rd. Come join us for the last weekend to get petitions signed. Please note: Candidates petitions are due to the county on May 17th, 2010 by noon. Any help to get the signed petitions back to the candidate would be greatly appreciated. Any questions please call Rita Wilson 727-207-5226.

5/15
Pasco Republican Veterans Club Gathering
Saturday, May 15. 2:00pm. Pasco Republican Veterans Club Gathering @ the Pasco County Stakeholders Budget Meeting located at Wesley Chapel High School in the Auditorium, 30651 Wells Road, Wesley Chapel, FL.
The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners will be meeting to take public comment on the proposed 2010-2011 budget. They are proposing to CUT THE VETERANS SERVICES BUDGET HERE IN PASCO COUNTY. We really need you in attendance at this meeting to show the commissioners just how many veterans there are in Pasco County that are concerned about them cutting the Veterans Office Budget.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me at prvc1@yahoo.com.
Sincerely,
Burton F. Melaugh, PRVC President

Nita Beckwith, PRVC Secretary/Treasurer

ATTENTION ALL PASCO COUNTY VETERANS AND VETERAN SUPPORTERS:
WE NEED YOU AT THE PASCO COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2010 AT 2:00 P.M.
WESLEY CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
30651 Wells Road, Wesley Chapel

SUBJECT: INPUT FROM PASCO CITIZENS ON UPCOMING BUDGET PROPOSAL, AND COUNTY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

-The Pasco County veteran population, according to the county website, is 54,000+. Considering the total county population estimation provided by the U.S. Census Bureau website (high 400,000's), the veteran population is then well over 10% of the Pasco County total population. We may conservatively assume that each veteran averages at least 1.5 loved ones with whom they are at least inter-dependant with, therefore we can assert the proposed cuts in Veterans Services would potentially negatively affect well over 25% (135,000 people) of the Pasco County population.

-There is a 62% proposed funding cut in Veterans Services, while only a 14% cut in total Community Services and an 11.3% cut in total Public Services.

-The proposed funding cut in Veteran Services (to $100,362) leaves the department with a mere 5.4% of the Community Services proposed budget ($18,266,031) and 1.07% of the proposed Public Services Administration budget ($93,751,259). Despite the meager funding percentage, Veteran Services is still perpetually on the chopping block.

-The 62% proposed cut in Veterans Services funding is the greatest reduction in Community Services, with the next three being: Cooperative Extension (55.8% cut), Animal Services (31.5% cut), and Animal Services Education (19.7% cut).

-The proposed staff cuts in Veteran Services is also the largest cut at a 66% reduction (6 employeesà2 employees), with the next three being: Cooperative Extension at 63.6% (11à4), Animal Services at 60% (40à26), and Human Services at 40% (10à6). The proposed cut for Veteran Services staff would therefore leave two people to provide assistance for a Pasco County veteran population of 54,000+.

-The proposed budget leaves the total budget for Veterans Services at only $100,362. By comparison, the proposal provides $140,787 for Animal Services Education, $224,302 for Cooperative Extension, and $7,388,346 for Animal Services. Therefore, Animal Services has been allowed 73.6 times more funding than Veteran Services. Conversely, Veteran Services is allowed 1.4% of the total funding that Animal Services is allowed. I repeat, Animal Services.

The county administration's rebuke to the above reflections will be that veteran benefits come from federal funding, therefore the county should not be liable for helping fund efforts to achieve those benefits. Our reply to this rebuke is: 1) The Federal Government IS the problem for the backlog, and we need professional, local people outside of its bureaucracy to help. The proposed volunteer effort will not be adequate because volunteers do not know the complex federal system. 2) This rebuke simply defies logic. To assert that because the county does not hand out money, it should not be bothered at all with veteran concerns is outrageous. Perhaps we should demand county level benefits so that our Veteran Services staff will be justified?

5/16
Henry Wilson, Jr., Republican Candidate for Pasco County Board of County Commissioners, District 4 Petition/Precinct
Sunday, May 16. 3:00pm-5:00pm. Henry Wilson, Jr., Republican Candidate for Pasco County Board of County Commissioners, District 4 Petition/Precinct Walk @ Lexington Oaks Subdivision. We will be meeting at the 7-11 on the corner of SR 54 and Old Pasco Rd. Come join us for the last weekend to get petitions signed. Please note: Candidates petitions are due to the county on May 17th, 2010 by noon. Any help to get the signed petitions back to the candidate would be greatly appreciated. Any questions please call Rita Wilson 727-207-5226.

5/18
West Florida Women's Conservative Republican Network meeting
Tuesday, May 18. 7:00pm. West Florida Women's Conservative Republican Network meeting @ Sea Pines Civic Association Bldg., 7817 Gulf Way, Hudson, FL 34667. The guest speaker is Ken Littlefield, former State Representative, Candidate for Pasco County Commissioner, District 2 will be speaking about the Constitution and the intrusion of government in our lives. The purpose of this group is to provide a forum for Conservative Republican women to meet, share ideas, have their voice heard, learn, support, and expand their understanding of current legislative issues that affect all Americans. The WFWCRN will continue meeting each month throughout the summer season. The West Florida Women's Conservative Republican Network meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm and welcomes women who would like to become members or guests. For additional information on becoming a member of the WFWCRN, please contact Ellouise Emke 727-215-7496 or ellouise@tampabay.rr.com. Additional contact: Kathleen Lusk 727-457-5116.

5/19
Republican Club of Central Pasco meeting
Wednesday, May 19. 6:00pm. Supper and Soapbox; 7:00pm. Republican Club of Central Pasco meeting @ the "Meeting House" of Hungry Harry's Barbeque Restaurant, 3116 Land O' Lakes Blvd, Land O' Lakes, FL. We are proud to feature Dr. Susan MacManus as our keynote speaker. Dr. MacManus is a Distinguished Professor of Public Administration and Political Science in the Department of Government and International Affairs of the University of South Florida and received her Ph.D from Florida State University. For the last five election cycles, she has served as political analyst for WFLA-TV and is nationally renowned. MacManus is the co-author of "Politics in States and Communities". She is also the author of "Youn v. Old: Generational Combat in the 21st Century" and "Targeting Senior Voters". MacManus and her mother, Elizabeth, are the authors of two local books on Florida history: "Citrus, Sawmills, Critters & Crackers" (1998) and "Going, Going, Almost Gone: Lutz-Land O' Lakes Pioneers Share Their Precious Memories" (Forthcoming, 2008). MacManus is from a citrus-growing family in Pasco County. Dr. Paula O'Neil, County Clerk of Court, will also be in attendance to discuss budget cuts by the state on the court system. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, please call Steve Graves at 813-996-3011.

5/20
Republican Executive Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 20. 6:30pm- 7:00pm. Meet and Greet Time. 7:00pm. Republican Executive Committee Meeting @ Word of Life Fellowship - George Theis Assembly Building (1/4 mile past the main conference center on the left) 13247 Word of Life Drive Hudson, FL 34669-2467. (727)856-7575. Website: www.wol.org. Directions: from US 41...52W. Turn right onto Hays Rd. Turn left onto Hudson Ave. Turn left onto Word of Life Dr. From 19 or Little Road...52E. Turn left onto Hays Rd. Turn left onto Hudson Ave. Turn left onto Word of Life Dr. Two of the topics of discussion will be: the race for Congressional District Seat 5 due to Ginny Brown-Waite dropping out at the last minute and the implications of Charlie Crist moving to independent. Please plan on attending.

5/22
Richard Corcoran, Republican Candidate for Florida State House, District 45 Campaign Jobs Summit
Saturday, May 22. 10:00am-12:00pm. Richard Corcoran, Republican Candidate for Florida State House, District 45 Campaign Jobs Summit @ Pulaski Polish-American Club, 4616 Darlington Rd., Holiday, FL 34690. Visit www.richardcorcoran.com.

5/25
Heritage Pines Republican Club Meeting
Tuesday, May 25. 7:00pm. Heritage Pines Republican Club Meeting @ Heritage Pines PAC room, 11524 Scenic Hills Boulevard, Hudson, FL 34667. We are pleased to have newly elected Vice Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, Deborah Cox-Rousch, also Hillsborough County Chairman. President: Joanne Florin 727-863-5599. HPRepublicanclub.com. Vice President: Bob Housekeeper, Secretary: Carol (Dimse) Bamberg, Treasurer: Victor Mandia. Directors: Ellouise Emke, Bill Nicolow, Evelyn Vitale, Missy DiPeri.

5/27
Reagan Republican Club meeting
Thursday, May 27. 6:30pm. Reagan Republican Club meeting @ Sonny's Appliances 10651 US 301 Dade City, FL 33525. Call Steve VanGordan for information at 352-206-4196.

5/27
Faith and Family Values Republican Club meeting
Thursday, May 27. 6:00pm. Dinner; 7:00pm. Faith and Family Values Republican Club meeting @ Chili's, 9600 US Hwy 19, Port Richey, FL 34668. We hope to see each of you at the upcoming May 27 meeting to hear Senator Ronda Storms. Mark your calendars now, and bring a guest with you! For more information visit www.pascoffv.org.

5/29
Richard Corcoran, Republican Candidate For State Representative, District 45 Walk
Saturday, May 29. 9:30am-12:00pm. Richard Corcoran, Republican Candidate For State Representative, District 45 Walk meet @ Tiffany's Restaurant on US 19 just north of Curlew Rd in Palm Harbor. We'll give you a campaign t-shirt, a list of voters, and a walking partner. If you can join us, call Jennifer @ 727-808-4017 or e-mail us at richard@richardcorcoran.com

5/31
Memorial Day - Flag Flying Day (half-staff until noon)
Memorial Day - Flag Flying Day (half-staff until noon)

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