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Mike Hudson for Assembly District 11
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| As he runs for the state assembly, Solano County's Mike Hudson brings with him his broad experience in business, in government, and in the military.
Mike Hudson currently serves as Vice Mayor of Suisun City, on the Delta beside Fairfield. He was elected to the Suisun City Council in 2006 with a campaign focused on fixing streets and balancing the budget.
He won reelection in November of 2010 and was elected by his peers to serve as Vice Mayor of Suisun City. His priorities are public safety and a balanced budget.
Hudson says that "California has lost its way. Our area and the (Sacramento River) delta have been particularly hard hit. We need to get California back on track. We need to promote job growth and not just government jobs. I know that if we work together we can find common sense solutions that will make us safer, stronger and more prosperous."
Earlier in life Hudson had served in the United States Naval Submarine Service for over ten years. He was responsible for the installation, maintenance, programming, and repair of all electronic equipment including computers and networks.
Mike was honorably discharged and is a decorated veteran of the first Gulf War. He subsequently worked providing network and computer security consulting services to a number of major U.S. companies.
Mike Hudson founded his business, Hudson Business Networks, over 10 years ago. They specialize in design and development of the best websites and provide contractual based computer maintenance for their clients.
Assembly District 11 is the heart of the Delta, including part of Solano County, northeastern Contra Costa County, and a little bit of Sacramento County. The largest cities are Fairfield, Vacaville, and Antioch. See the district map.
Mike will be having an event at the Jelly Belly factory with Assembly Republican Leader Connie Conway on March 7. (See the Event list.) More information about Mike's campaign is available on the campaign website at www.mikehudson2012.com .
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| March, 2012 | Luis Buhler, Publisher |
CRP Convention: Conway, Huff and McCarthy Lead the Way
California Republican Party delegates and leaders responded to requests from Republican Legislative Leaders Connie Conway and Bob Huff and GOP House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy to focus on winning elections.
Your Right to Vote
The most contentious issue of the convention was resolved when the CRP Rules Committee heeded requests from Republican elected officials, Republican County Chairs, College Republican chapter presidents, military voting rights advocates, Carly Fiorina, our CRP Chair and others to postpone consideration of changes to the proxy system until the next convention and take further input.
Furthermore, the CRP passed a resolution asking the CRP Chairman and our newly re-elected National Committeeman and Committeewoman to support the adoption of a Rule guaranteeing the right of military service men and women to vote in the selection of presidential delegates. Krick Elected Vice Chair of CCA
Congratulations to Marin GOP Chair Kevin Krick, who was elected Vice Chair of the Republican County Chairmen's Association. This election filled the vacancy created by the resignation of Santa Clara County GOP Chair Steve Mullen. We thank Steve for his longtime dedication and service to our party.
Expanding Our Party
In the general session on Sunday, the floor overturned a Volunteer Organization Committee action and voted to recognize a new volunteer group, Conservative Republicans of California. This followed calls from CRP delegates and elected officials to expand our party after reported purges by the California Republican Assembly.
With the convention behind us, it is the fervent hope of BayAreaGOP that we can now focus on electing Republicans in the many competitive districts up in 2012. We look forward to working with all of our Bay Area Republican volunteers in this effort.
Best regards, Luis
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| Leadership Update |
There have been several leadership changes in the Bay Area already this year.
The Alameda County Republican Party elected Sue Caro as its new chair. Sue has been president of the Piedmont Area Republican Women and is a real estate professional for Sotheby's in Oakland. Past chair Roseann Slonsky-Breault resigned after she was elected President of the Northern Division of the California Federation of Republican Women.
The new chair in Santa Clara County is Charles Munger, Jr. Charles, a physicist by training, has been the party's vice chair and led the passage of Proposition 20 in 2010, which required that California's congressional districts be drawn by the Citizens Redistricting Commission, independent of the legislature.
The Sonoma County Republican Party elected Elissa Wadleigh as its new chair. She had been serving as the first vice chairman and political director of the Party. Elissa is an insurance agent in Sonoma.
Congratulations to Sue, Charles, and Elissa. Many thanks to outgoing chairs Roseann Slonsky-Breault, Steve Mullen, and Matthew Heath.
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March Events
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 Silicon Valley RWF Luncheon with George Yang
Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 11:30 am
Blue Pheasant Restaurant, 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino
The Silicon Valley Republican Women Federated present George Yang, candidate for state assembly in district 25. George came to America from Guangzhan, China at age 15 and made his home in the Bay Area. Find out more ...
 The Federalist Society Presents U.S. Senator Mike Lee
Friday, March 2, 2012 - 11:30 am
The Rosewood Sand Hill Resort, 2825 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park
The Federalist Society Silicon Valley Chapter will host Utah's Republican U.S. Senator Mike Lee as a luncheon speaker. His topic is "Few and Defined: Saving the Republic Through Constitutionally Limited Government." Find out more ...
First Friday Forum to Host Discussion on the New Primary Election Law
Friday, March 2, 2012 - Noon
University Club of San Francisco, 800 Powell Street (at California Street), San Francisco
You are invited to a First Friday Forum at the University Club of San Francisco. Republican consultant James Fisfis, Democrat consultant Jim Ross, and SFSU Professor Robert W. Cherny will discuss the new Primary Election law that will have the top two vote-getters facing off in November-regardless of whether they are from the same party. Find out more ...
Washington State Republican Caucus
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Combined Delegate Selection: Winner Take All by CD; Proportional Statewide,
Polls close at 8:00 pm (PST).
Number of Delegates: 43
See the complete Presidential Primary/Caucus schedule.
 Lincoln Club of Northern California Campaign School
Saturday, March 3, 2012 - 8:30 am
Techmart - Santa Clara Network Meeting Center, 5201 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara
The Lincoln Club is partnering with the Santa Clara Republican Party and the San Mateo GOP to present a campaign school to help train aspiring elected officials how to be effective campaigners. Former Lt. Governor Abel Maldonado will be a featured speaker, as well as Assembly Member Bill Berryhill, and many others. The event will end with an evening reception in which you will have the chance to meet candidates from throughout the Bay Area.
Times: 8:30am - 5:00pm School; 5:30pm - 8:00pm Reception. Deadline for registration is Thursday, March 1. Find out more ...
Super Tuesday Republican Primaries and Caucuses
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Republican presidential primary elections take place in Georgia, Massachusetts, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia.
Republican caucuses take place in Alaska, Idaho, North Dakota, and Wyoming (WY through March 10)
See the full schedule of Primaries and Caucuses
San Francisco Young Republicans Super Tuesday Party
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 - 6:00 pm
4Corners (formerly Unwind), 1875 Union Street, San Francisco
Join the San Francisco Young Republicans and the San Francisco Republican Party as a they host a Super Tuesday party in the Marina District.
 Conservative Forum hosts Mark Meckler
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 - 7:00 pm
IFES Portuguese Hall, 432 Stierlin Road, Mountain View
The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley presents Mark Meckler. Mark is the Co-Founder and National Coordinator for the Tea Party Patriots, the largest grassroots tea party organization in the nation. Find out more ...
Event for Assembly Candidate Mike Hudson Hosted by Mark Williams
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 6:00 pm
Jelly Belly Factory, 1 Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield
Join author and radio personality Mark Williams as he hosts an event for Assembly Candidate Mike Hudson. The guest speaker will be the Hon. Connie Conway, Republican Leader of the State Assembly who will discuss "Winning Back California - the Reagan way". Find out more ...
 Reception for Mayor Candace Andersen, Candidate for the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors
Thursday, March 8, 2012 - 5:30 pm
W.E. Lyons Construction Co., 1301 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 100, Walnut Creek
W.E. Lyons Construction Company will host a reception for Danville Mayor Candace Andersen, candidate for an open seat on the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors, District 2. Find out more ...
 California TrailBlazers Candidate School
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Los Angeles, CA
The Assembly and Senate Republican Caucuses have a candidate school series with the next school taking place in Los Angeles. Rep. Kevin McCarthy will be the featured speaker. Find out more ...
Tri-Valley RWF Luncheon with Linda Paine
Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 11:30 am
Rock House Grill, 1840 Portola Avenue, Livermore
Join the Tri-Valley Republican Women Federated for their annual membership luncheon. Speaker Linda Paine is Co-founder of the Election Integrity Project. She will present facts about increasing voter fraud and how we as citizens can help stop this trend. Find out more ...
 SVARW Presents Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Washington)
Monday, March 12, 2012 - 6:30 pm
Home of Janet and Norm Nedde, 111 Worcester Lane, Los Gatos
The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women will hold a Patriot Party with special guest Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Eastern Washington's chief advocate in Congress and a rising star in American politics. Rep. McMorris Rodgers is serving her second term as Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference. She is the only woman and the youngest Member of the elected House Republican Leadership. Find out more ...
 Nob Hill Republican Women Dinner featuring Peter Friedman
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 6:30 pm
L'Olivier Restaurant, 465 Davis Court (at Jackson Street), San Francisco
The Nob Hill Republican Women's Club, Federated hosts Peter Friedman. Peter Friedman has studied and lectured on the threat of Islam to America for over 40 years. Find out more ...
 West Valley RWF Present Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith
Thursday, March 15, 2012 - 11:30 am
Holder's Country Inn, 998 South De Anza Blvd., San Jose
The West Valley Republican Women Federated invite you to a luncheon presentation by Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith. Find out more ...
 Blackhawk RWF present Mike Winther
Thursday, March 15, 2012 - 5:30 pm
Blackhawk Country Club, 599 Blackhawk Club Dr, Danville
The Blackhawk Republican Women Federated are pleased to present Mike Winther, President of the Institute for Principle Studies speaking on "The Constitution under Siege". He will explain the fundamental principles of constitutional government from a strict constructionist perspective. Find out more ...
 The Commonwealth Club Presents John Yoo
Thursday, March 15, 2012 - 5:30 pm
Commonwealth Club Office, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
The Commonwealth Club will host guest speaker John Yoo, speaking on the topic "Taming Globalization". Mr. Yoo is known for his position as an officer in the U.S. Dept. of Justice during the George W. Bush administration. In his forthcoming book, Taming Globalization, Yoo and co-author Julian Ku argue that the demands of globalization are placing a strain on the governmental structure of our country. Find out more ...
 Novato Republican Women Luncheon with Catharine Baker
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 11:00 am
Marin Country Club, 500 Country Club Drive, Novato
The Novato Republican Women Federated host Catharine Baker, who was Campaign Counsel for David Harmer for Congress in 2010. She will speak on the weaknesses in California's election system and restoring ballot integrity. Find out more ...
 SVARW Breakfast with Pete Constant
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 9:00 am
La Rinconada Country Club, 14595 Clearview Drive, Los Gatos
Join the Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women for their monthly meeting featuring San Jose Councilmember Pete Constant. Pete will provide an update on pension reform and then take questions from the audience. Find out more ...
 CCRP Presents Paul Beards and Regular Meeting
Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 6:00 pm
Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center at San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, San Ramon
The Contra Costa Republican Party will host an evening with Paul Beards, speaking on the topic "Property Rights and the Courts". Mr. Beards is a principal attorney in the Property Rights Section of the Pacific Legal Foundation.
The regular county committee meeting will follow. Find out more ...
SFRA Presents Dr. Kevin Starr
Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 6:00 pm
San Francisco Italian Athletic Club, 1630 Stockton Street, San Francisco
The San Francisco Republican Assembly will host a dinner featuring Dr. Kevin Starr, distinguished historian, author, California State Librarian and Dean at USC. His topic will be "The History of the Republican Party in California and San Francisco". Find out more ...
CCR Endorsing Convention in Simi Valley
Friday, March 23, 2012
Grand Vista Hotel, 999 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley, CA
The California Congress of Republicans hold their endorsing convention Friday to Sunday. CCR discounted hotel rate is $80 per night. Find out more ...
Solano Republicans Spaghetti Feed
Friday, March 23, 2012 - 6:30 pm
HQ, 625 Jackson St., Fairfield
The Solano County Republican Party hosts its first monthly 4th Friday spaghetti feed. All you can eat! Social hour 6:30-7:30pm; buffet starts 7:30. Find out more ...
 An Evening with Governor Mitt Romney
Monday, March 26, 2012
Hotel Sofitel San Francisco Bay, 223 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City
The host committee for Romney for President invites you to an evening reception with the candidate. Find out more ...
 Pacific Research Institute Book Launch with Author Dr. Art Laffer
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 5:30 pm
The City Club of San Francisco, 155 Sansome Street, San Francisco
The Pacific Research Institute and reception hosts Blumberg Capital, Lynn and Edward G. Poole, Sansoterra Group will host an author book launch reception featuring Dr. Art Laffer, the "Father of Supply-side Economics". Dr. Laffer's book "Eureka! How to Fix California" will be available for sale. Find out more ...
 Marin RWF Speaker Luncheon
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 11:30 am
The Club at McInnis Park, 350 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael
The Marin Republican Women Federated welcomes Cathie Bennett Warner, of the Marin General Hospital Foundation Board. She is a former Chair of the California Medical Assistance Commission and served in the administrations of President Reagan and Governor Wilson. She will give an update on the Spine & Brain Institute, Emergency Department Expansion and the Marin Cancer Institute. Social 11:30 AM, lunch 12:00 noon.
Cost: $22. For reservations, call 415-499-8279 by Friday prior to meeting.
 Piedmont Area Republican Women Present Charles Munger Jr.
Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 11:30 am
Claremont Country Club - Garden Room, 5295 Broadway Terrace, Oakland
The Piedmont Area Republican Women will host a luncheon featuring Santa Clara County GOP Chairman Charles Munger Jr. on the topic "Redistricting and the Open Primary". Charles Munger Jr. is a Stanford nuclear physicist who led the campaign to pass Proposition 20 and defeat Proposition 27, denying Democrats the power to draw new districts in California. Find out more ...
  San Mateo GOP Lincoln Day Dinner
Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 6:00 pm
Basque Cultural Center, 599 Railroad Avenue, South San Francisco
The San Mateo Republican Party will host their Lincoln Day Dinner featuring Assemblywoman and Republican Caucus Leader Connie Conway, San Jose City Councilman Pete Constant, and Emmy Award winning TV journalist and conservative talk show host Brian Sussman. Musical entertainment will be provided by Diana Nagy. Find out more ...
Ygnacio Valley Republican Women Annual Spring Fling
Saturday, March 31, 2012 - 11:00 am
Oakhurst Country Club, 1001 Peacock Creek Drive, Clayton
The Ygnacio Valley Republican Women Annual Spring Fling Tea Luncheon will feature a fashion show, raffle, John Muir Speaker/Women's Health; boutique and door prizes. Find out more ...
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Calendar
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This section contains information on county committee meetings, club meetings without a speaker, grassroots activities, etc.
Santa Cruz Republican Central Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 7:00 pm
Live Oak Senior Center, 1777 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz
Monthly meetings are usually held the first Thursday of each month. The meeting is open to the general public.
Solano County Republican Central Committee Meeting
Friday, March 2, 2012 - 7:00 pm
HQ, 625 Jackson Street, Fairfield
The Solano County Republican Party Central Committee meets.
Silicon Valley Tea Party Patriots Monthly Dinner MeetingWednesday, March 7, 2012 - 6:00 pmDenny's Restaurant at Hillsdale & Almaden Expressway, 1140 Hillsdale Avenue, San JoseThe Silicon Valley Tea Party Patriots will host their monthly dinner meeting (dinner at 6:00 pm / meeting 7:00-8:30 pm). No cost for the event.
SFGOP Central Committee General Meeting
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 6:30 pm
Hiram Johnson State Building (downstairs meeting rooms), 455 Golden Gate Avenue (between Polk and Larkin), San Francisco
Monthly meetings are usually held the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm. They frequently have a featured speaker.
San Mateo County GOP Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 8, 2012 - 7:00 pm
San Mateo American Legion Hall, 130 South Blvd., San Mateo, CA
Join the San Mateo County Republican Party for their monthly committee meeting. Normally the second Thursday of the month.
Santa Clara County Republican Party Committee Meeting
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 7:00 pm
Santa Clara County Administration Building, 70 W. Hedding Street (at First Street), San Jose
The monthly meeting of the Santa Clara County Republican Party. Normally the second Wednesday of the month. Questions? Contact HQ at director@svgop.com or 408-246-6600.
West Valley RWF "After Five" Meeting
Monday, March 19, 2012 - 5:30 pm
Sonoma Chicken Coop, 200 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell
The West Valley Republican Women Federated will host the After Five reception, providing an opportunity to network with Republican women. Stop by for a glass of wine, or stay for dinner. Bring a friend! For more information, contact After Five chair Kathy Kerber at (408) 858-2960 or email kerber@techstories.com.
Oregon Republican Presidential Primary Debate on PBS
Monday, March 19, 2012 - 6:00 pm
Oregon
The Oregon Republican Presidential Primary debate will be co-sponsored by Oregon Public Broadcasting, NPR, PBS, The Washington Times and the Oregon Republican Party. This will mark the first presidential primary debate exclusively available through the nation's public broadcasting stations. The debate will be aired live across the nation - 9:00pm (ET) - 6:00 (PST).
Alameda County Republican Central Committee Meeting
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 6:30 pm
Alameda County Republican Headquarters, 1039 MacArthur Blvd., San Leandro
Meetings occur every third Tuesday of the month. The meetings start at 6:30 PM, but there is time to socialize beforehand. They are currently open to all Republican voters in Alameda County, but only Members may vote. These meetings are a great opportunity to meet many of the involved volunteers.
Napa County Republican Central Committee Meeting
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 6:30 pm
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Office, 1775 Lincoln Avenue, Napa
The Napa County Republican Central Committee normally meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Social 6:30 PM; meeting 7:00 PM.
Sonoma County Republican Central Committee Meeting
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 7:00 pm
1421 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa
Attend the monthly Central Committee meeting of the Sonoma County Republican Party. Meetings are normally held on the third Wednesday.
Silicon Valley Log Cabin Social Meeting
Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 5:30 pm
Piatti's Restaurant, 3905 Rivermark Plaza, Santa Clara
Join the Silicon Valley Log Cabin Club for their March Social Meeting. RSVP to eshickok@yahoo.com or (408) 406-4917.
CCRP Voter Registration at the Danville Farmer's Market
Saturday, March 24, 2012 - 9:00 pm
Danville Farmer's Market, Railroad & Prospect Avenue, Danville
The Contra Costa Republican Party hosts a voter registration table. You can register to vote, sign a petition, chat with other Republicans, or just say hello. Info: 925-930-9551.
Marin RWF Speaker Luncheon
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 11:30 am
The Club at McInnis Park, 350 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael
The Marin Republican Women Federated host their monthly speaker luncheon. Social 11:30 AM, lunch 12:00 noon.
Cost: $22. For reservations, call 415-499-8279 by Friday prior to meeting.
Marin County Republican Central Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 7:00 pm
Jason's Restaurant, Community Room, 300 Drakes Landing Road, Greenbrae
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Save the Date!
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 Santa Clara County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner with Rep. Devin Nunes
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 6:00 pmClub Auto Sport, 521 Charcot Ave, San Jose The San Clara County Republican Party invites you to its annual Lincoln Day Dinner featuring Congressman Devin Nunes. He currently serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and Select Committee on Intelligence. He will be speaking on fixing California and the important role Santa Clara County plays in its progress. Find out more ...
Sunday, April 15, 2012 - 2:00 pm Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park, Market and Park St, San Jose Tea Party Patriots of Silicon Valley sponsor the Tax Day Tea Party rally. Find out more...
CFRW Advocacy Workshop - Sacramento Monday-Tuesday, April 16-17, 2012 Hyatt Regency Sacramento, 1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA The California Federation of Republican Women sponsors its 37th annual Advocacy Workshop. Several hundred women from throughout California converge on the state Capitol April 16-17 in Sacramento to lobby legislators on important bills, and hear from legislators. Men are also welcome. Contact: advocate@cfrw.org .
Monday-Tuesday, April 16-17, 2012 Sacramento, CA The California Federation of Republican Women sponsors the Youth Advocacy Program April 16-17 to educate high school students to be good citizens and future leaders. During the Sacramento Youth Advocacy trip high school students will have an opportunity to tour the Capitol in Sacramento, meet legislators, attend a legislative committee meeting, participate in a fun and interactive Monday night dinner (connecting with other like-minded youth), as well as attending an all day program on Tuesday with special speakers and events put on by the CFRW Advocacy Chair. Applications must be submitted by March 23. Find out more ...
Saturday-Sunday, August 11-12, 2012 Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport, 5200 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA The California Republican Party's state convention. For more information please contact Jasmine Megrabyan at jmegrabyan@cagop.org .
The Republican National Convention meets to select the candidate for president.
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