WCR March Meeting 3/10: Update from Our Senators
Please join us on Saturday, March 10th for a delicious breakfast, great conversation, and two fantastic guest speakers.
Our guest speakers will be Senator Ted Lillie and Senator Ray Vandeveer. These two great Senators who represent so many people in Washington County will update us on the current session. Come learn about the work being accomplished at the Capitol.
Due to the recent redistricting released last week, Senators Lillie and Vandeveer will be seeking the endorsement for the newly formed Senate District 39. The last 30 minutes will be reserved for an informal meet-and-greet with the Senators.
Cost:
$20 for non-members, $15 for members (includes breakfast)
** Everyone in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a fabulous prize! **
To ensure we have an accurate breakfast count for the Inn, please RSVP by Thursday, March 8th. If you plans change, please let us know by Friday the 9th to avoid a charge for the breakfast prepared for your reservation. You can RSVP by Evite, or to Karen Markowitz: 651-275-0543.
Hope to see all of you there!!
WCR November Meeting 11/12: Supporting Our Troops
November is the month that Washington County Republicans has traditionally devoted to helping our men & women in military service. Join us on Saturday, November 12th at 9:00am at the Lake Elmo Inn for “Supporting Our Troops”. We will be welcoming Denise Jorgensen, President and Founder of Operation Minnesota Nice.
In the early part of 2004, founder Denise Jorgensen had a friend whose son was deployed to Baghdad, Iraq. During his tour, many of their family & friends took turns sending packages of small reminders of home, and simple necessities that he might need. During a conversation with his parents, this young man mentioned that there were some soldiers who received little or no mail at all from home. They were feeling forgotten.
As a result of those words, Denise “adopted” several soldiers, and promised to send each a package every 3-4 weeks. Soon word spread about the soldiers, and the simple items that were sent. Everyone wanted to contribute, or adopt their own soldier. Within 2 months they were up to 17 soldiers stationed in both Iraq and Afghanistan, and 10 volunteers. Three years later OMN has adopted over 6,307 soldiers at 62 different packing locations – shipping out 314,379 pounds.
As long as there are brave souls serving our country in foreign lands in a time of conflict this group has committed to remain active!
We are asking our members to please check the packing list on the Operation Minnesota Nice website and bring a donation or item that can be packed. For each item that people bring, their name will be entered in a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to Domacin Wine Bar in Stillwater
$15 for members, $20 non-members. Price includes full breakfast provided by Lake Elmo Inn. YOU MUST RSVP by Thursday, November 10th to attend. You can do so by Evite – please sign up for our e-mail list in order to receive the evite by sending a request to [email protected]. You can also RSVP to the meeting by e-mailing Secretary Karen Markowitz at [email protected].
Membership dues and breakfast fees can be paid at the door. Member Dues are $25 per person. Associate Membership is also offered at $15 per person for those living outside of Washington County, MN.
***Be sure to join us on Thursday, November 3rd at the Lake Elmo Inn for our educational forum on the National Popular Vote! For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit http://voteforum.eventbrite.com/
Washington County Republicans & Voices of Conservative Women cordially invite you to an Educational Forum on the
National Popular Vote !
To purchase tickets: http://voteforum.eventbrite.com/
Thursday, November 3rd
Lake Elmo Inn Event Center
Social Hour: 6:30pm – 7:30pm. (cash bar, coffee, water, and famous Lake Elmo Inn deserts will be provided.)
Forum begins promptly at 7:30pm. (Speakers from 7:30 – 8:30 with Q and A until 9:00pm)
There is a sweeping movement underway with the aim to CHANGE THE WAY WE ELECT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. The goal is to replace our current electoral college with a National Popular Vote. Under the National Popular Vote bill, all of the state’s electoral votes would be awarded to the presidential candidate who receives the most popular votes in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
The bill has been enacted by 9 jurisdictions possessing 132 electoral votes — 49% of the 270 necessary to activate it (VT, MD, WA, IL, NJ, DC, MA, CA, HI). Bills have been introduced in both legislative bodies in St. Paul this last session.
Come hear both sides of the argument and become well informed on this important subject !
CONFIRMED GUEST SPEAKERS:
In Favor of the National Popular Vote: Pat Rosenstiel
Opposed to the National Popular Vote: Pat Anderson
Advanced Tickets are $12.00 and can be purchased on-line (http://voteforum.eventbrite.com/) or reserved by RSVP to Karen Markowitz: 651-245-3488 / [email protected]
Tickets will also be available at the door for $15.00
Lake Elmo Inn Event Center
3712 Layton Ave N, Lake Elmo MN
(4 miles east of 694 on Hwy 5)
This event is co-sponsored by Washington County Republicans and VOICES of Conservative Women non-profit. Proceeds from this event will go to future public education programs put on by these organizations.