If you are interested in helping out at the SD 39 Republican booth at the Washington County Fair, please do so. There are still some slots available to volunteer.
Sign up at this link:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C054AAFAF22A7FE3-2014/4119089
It is held at Lake Elmo and it runs from 7/30 to 8/3.
We would like to wish the readers of the WCR blog a Happy 4th of July! Most will be celebrating this day by attending parades, watching fireworks, and gathering with friends and family. But please remember, too, that it is a day to reflect on the blessings of liberty.
Brian Marum
Final meeting of 2013-2014 season (June 14th)
Today was the final meeting for the 2013 – 2014 season for WCR. The meeting schedule will resume in September.
The meeting today featured CD4 candidate Sharna Walhgren and RNC Committeewoman Janet Beihoffer. Sharna spoke about her campaign and what she thinks it will take to win the seat. She expressed great enthusiasm and confidence that this election cycle is a year in which Republicans can make great inroads in CD4. She feels her hometown roots and background are well suited to represent the people of CD4 in Washington. Sharna illustrated the detachment of the current CD4 representative from serious issues by sharing with the group her support for changing the name of the football team in Washington DC, all the while the country is in an economic situation that is not creating jobs.
Job growth and an expanding economy were key points of Sharna’s message today. She emphasized the need to reduce the regulatory and tax burden on businesses to get the economy moving again.
Janet Beihoffer presented to the group the history of her involvement into politics and how she became a key person in election integrity such as being instrumental in getting pol watchers assigned to poling stations in past elections. She said her sales and marketing background has been helpful in viewing the election process differently, seeing it as more of a sales process than as an election cycle . She gave us a recap on the state party which is better off financially and it has done a better job with data collection and the use of modern technology. Nationally, the party has opened 137 offices in various parts of the country for the up-coming election cycle.
Representative Kathy Lohmer gave a legislative re-cap on the recently ended session. Despite being in the minority, the Republicans were able to have some success this session particularly in the area of gun rights. The Republicans were able to thwart nearly all attempts by Democrats to push more gun control legislation.
The next WRC meeting will be 9/13/14. It has been a fun and enjoyable first year for the leadership team. We look forward to resuming our schedule in the fall with more great speakers.
Have a great summer!
Brian Marum