Bay Area GOP
December Newsletter


Republican Opportunities Bloom in Santa Cruz  

 

 



Republican opportunities are rising dramatically in Santa Cruz County with two prominent Republicans running for open supervisorial seats.

County Board of Education President Vic Marani is running in the 2nd District, while former state Senator and California Secretary of State Bruce McPherson is running in the 5th District.

Chairman Gene Scothorn says that the Santa Cruz County Republican Party "has new life, and there's a lot of energy moving ahead into the 2012 election cycle."

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Vic Marani was elected to the county Board of Education in 2008, after serving earlier on the Pajaro Valley School Board.  He has been working as an aide to state Sen. Sam Blakeslee until leaving to run for supervisor.

The 2nd District includes the beach communities south from Capitola plus Corralitos and the mountain areas north of it.  Incumbent Supervisor Ellen Pirie is retiring.

Vic Marani served in the past as an educator and a coach, as well as chair of the county Republican Party.  He and his wife have twin daughters and live in Rio del Mar.  You can reach his campaign at (831)684-6167.

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Bruce McPherson jumped into politics in 1993, pulling off what seemed like a miracle win for a Republican in a heavily Democratic Santa Cruz state Assembly district.  He was well known as the editor of the local newspaper, the Santa Cruz Sentinel.  

McPherson was elected to the state Senate in 1996 and served two terms.  In 2005 he was nominated by Governor Schwarzenegger to become California Secretary of State.

The 5th Supervisorial District includes part of Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Felton, various mountain communities, and a little of the city of Santa Cruz.  Incumbent Mark Stone is running for state Assembly.

Bruce McPherson says he is interested in running for local government because it is the "best, most responsive form of government."

 

December, 2011Luis Buhler, Publisher

 

Celebrate the Holidays with your Fellow Republicans 

 

Many of you have been working hard this year to lay the groundwork for a successful 2012 Election.  This is evident in the recent achievements for the November 2011 local elections where dozens of Republicans were elected to local offices throughout the Bay Area.  The holiday season is a good time to celebrate our victories and enjoy friends and family before the new election year is upon us.  We have included all the Christmas and Holiday parties we know of in the listings below, and encourage you to attend one near you. 

 

Improvements to BayAreaGOP.com

We have been working in recent months to improve our website at www.bayareagop.com .  We now continuously update Bay Area Republican event listings on our website. In addition, we list and welcome submissions for GOP events in Santa Cruz, Sonoma, Solano and Napa counties as well as our core Bay Area counties. For your convenience, we show event information in several formats:    

  • The Upcoming Events Page includes upcoming meetings and event details in a list format.    
  • The Monthly Calendar includes all past and upcoming events in a grid format.
  • The County News & Events pages are listed under the Calendar of Events tab and include a list of upcoming fundraisers and club events taking place in each county. When timely, news items such as election results are also included.
  • This month we have made our event listing in this newsletter more concise, with a link to the appropriate county page for complete information.    

It is my goal to give our readers access to all Bay Area GOP event details in one location.  I hope this will help you avoid conflicts when scheduling your fundraiser or club meeting, while bringing events to your attention that inspire you to support GOP efforts.

I wish you a most joyful Christmas and holiday season and look forward to an exciting Election cycle in 2012.     

 

Best regards,

Luis

Events 
 
David NeighborsThursday, December 1, 2011 - 11:30 am
Blue Pheasant Restaurant, 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino

Details: The Silicon Valley Republican Women Federated present Peter Friedman.   Find out more ...



David NeighborsSFRA Dinner with Chief Greg Suhr
Thursday, December 1, 2011 - 6:00 pm
San Francisco Italian Athletic Club, 1630 Stockton Street, San Francisco

San Francisco Republican Assembly hosts a special holiday event featuring San Francisco Chief of Police Greg Suhr.    Find out more ...



 David NeighborsSVGOP Holiday Reception with Michael Genest
Thursday, December 1, 2011 - 6:30 pm
The Cagan Residence, 200 Alamos Road, Portola Valley

The Santa Clara County Republican Party hosts its Winter Holiday Reception, an evening event to celebrate the upcoming holidays!    Find out more ...



David NeighborsSan Mateo GOP Presents the Film "Atlas Shrugged"
Friday, December 2, 2011 - 6:30 pm
San Mateo American Legion Hall, 130 South Blvd., San Mateo, CA

Details: The San Mateo Republican Party invites you to come and watch a showing of Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged, Part 1. For more information, visit their Events page.



David NeighborsReception in support of Ohio State Treasurer Josh Mandel
Monday, December 5, 2011 - 6:30 pm
Parking at the Exploratorium Next Door, 2140 Jefferson Street, San Francisco

This Bay Area reception is in support of U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel.  Find out more ...




David NeighborsSonoma GOP Dinner with Jim Nielsen
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 - 6:00 pm
Cattlemens, 2400 Midway Drive, Santa Rosa, California

 

The Republican Party of Sonoma County invites you to a dinner  honoring Assemblyman Jim Nielsen.  Find out more ...  

 


 

 Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley Annual Christmas Party
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 - 6:15 pm
IFES Portuguese Hall, 432 Stierlin Road, Mountain View, CA

Celebrate the season with good company, good cheer and holiday delectables. Light-hearted entertainment   Find out more ...  

 



David NeighborsDinner with Mitt Romney
Wednesday Evening, December 7, 2011
The Marriott, 1800 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame

Dinner to benefit Romney for President. Individuals $1,000 per person and up.   Find out more ...



Marin RWF Holiday Party
Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 6:00 pm
Jason's Restaurant, Community Room, 300 Drakes Landing Road, Greenbrae

Marin Republican Women, Federated is hosting a Holiday Party/ Membership Drive.  Find out more ...



David NeighborsNob Hill Republican Women Christmas Gala with Diane Harkey
Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 6:00 pm
The St. Francis Yacht Club, On the Marina, San Francisco

The Nob Hill Republican Women's Club, Federated cordially invites you to the Sixteenth Annual Holiday Celebration on behalf of Paralyzed Veterans, Bay Area Chapter and  Find out more ...



Blackhawk RWF Social Luncheon with Shari Fitzpatrick
Friday, December 9, 2011 - 11:15 am
Blackhawk Country Club, 599 Blackhawk Club Dr, Danville

Details: Join the Blackhawk Republican Women Federated for a lunch with featured speaker Shari Fitzpatrick, founder of a multimillion-dollar company and the owner of the Berry Factory.  Find out more ...



David NeighborsMeet & Greet with Assembly Candidate Mike Hudson
Friday, December 9, 2011 - 5:30 pm
Eco-Delight Coffee, 700 Main Street, Suite 110, Suisun City

Eco-Delight Coffee is hosting a reception on the Suisun City Waterfront for Assembly Candidate Mike Hudson.  Find out more ...



Republican Presidential Primary Debate on ABC
Saturday, December 10, 2011 - 6:00 pm
Drake University,  Des Moines, Iowa

Sponsors: ABC News, The Des Moines Register and Republican Party of Iowa




Log Cabin Bay Area Holiday Party
Sunday, December 11, 2011 - 3:00 pm
Home of Ron Smith, 2777 Pine Street, San Francisco

The SF Log Cabin Republicans holiday party this year will be hosted by Ron Smith at his lovely home. Hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine will be served. See you there! Contact: Daniel Brown at daniel.brown@alumni.usc.edu or 415-763-5513.



Novato Republican Women Holiday Luncheon and Boutique
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 11:00 am
Marin Country Club, 500 Country Club Drive, Novato

The Novato Republican Women invite you to join them at their Holiday Luncheon and White Elephant Boutique. You can dine, socialize and shop for treasures and special treats.  Find out more ...



SPARC Christmas Party
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 6:00 pm
Fremont Hills Country Club, 12889 Viscaino Place, Los Altos Hills

The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition hosts its Christmas Party.  Kick-off the holidays with your SPARC friends!  Dinner dancing with Linda Mankin and the "Sophisti-Cats!".  Time: 6:00 pm Social; 7:00 pm Dinner.   Find out more ...



SMGOP Christmas Party
Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 6:00 pm
325 Moseley, Hillsborough

You are cordially invited to the San Mateo County Republican Party Christmas Party. Tickets: $35 per person or $20 for Young Republicans.  Online registration



San Francisco Young Republicans Annual Christmas Party
Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 6:00 pm
East Side West (in the Marina District), 3154 Fillmore Street (at Greenwich), San Francisco

Tickets: $40 (includes next year's SFYR dues). More info: info@sfyr.org



David NeighborsMarin GOP Christmas Gala with Dr. Tyrus Cobb
Friday, December 16, 2011 - 6:00 pm
Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley

The Marin Republican Party will host their annual Christmas Gala and Fundraiser with speaker Dr. Tyrus "Ty" W. Cobb, former Special Assistant to President Reagan.   Find out more ...



 CCRP Holiday Party "A Christmas to Remember"
Sunday, December 18, 2011 - 4:00 pm
The home of Steve and Linda Sanchez, 3177 Blackhawk Meadow Drive, Danville

Contra Costa Republican Party Chairman Becky Kolberg and the Contra Costa Republican Party cordially invite you to join them for a time like no other. A Foretaste of Republican Victory with delicious catered hors d'oeuvres.   Find out more ...



Ygnacio Valley Republican Women Meeting and Christmas Luncheon
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - 10:00 am
Oakhurst Country Club, 1001 Peacock Creek Drive, Clayton

Join the Ygnacio Valley Republican Women for their Big Christmas Luncheon and Meeting. Bring a Toy for their Toy for Tots Drive. Cost is $25.   Find out more ...


Calendar
 

Most County Committees will not be meeting in December.

 

Save the Date!
 
Lincoln Club Annual Dinner with Governor Jeb Bush
Monday, January 9, 2012 - 6:30 pm
Carolands Chateau, Hillsborough 

  

Lincoln Club Annual Dinner for Members and their Guests with Governor Jeb Bush.   Find out more ... 

  


  

Friday-Sunday, February 24-26, 2012  
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, 1333 Bayshore Highway, Burlingame 

  

The California Republican Party's state convention. For more information please contact Jasmine Megrabyan at jmegrabyan@cagop.org

  


  

Republican National Convention
Monday-Thursday, August 27-30, 2012
St. Pete Times Center, Tampa, Florida 

  

The Republican National Convention meets to select the candidate for president.  

  

  

 

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