Senator Slade Blackwell was born and raised in Montevallo, AL. His love of basketball enabled him to receive a full scholarship to play at the University of Montevallo where he graduated with a B.S. in Commercial Design and Business.
Slade is a freshman Senator, he was elected to serve District 15 (Jefferson and Shelby Counties) in 2010, but has navigated the legislature as a seasoned veteran. He has worked tirelessly to pass meaty and important bills to better the lives of Alabamians not only within his district but the entire state. Slade is committed to helping small business owners in Alabama, having opened his own real estate company, Inkana Development in 1996.
Slade also continues to work on the local level. He serves as Chairman of JeffCoCan which is a citizen's coalition dedicated to solving the Jefferson County sewer debt crisis (www.jeffcocan.com). The Senator is a volunteer basketball coach at Barry and Mountain Brook Middle Schools as well as an active member at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Homewood.
Senator Blackwell married his lovely highschool sweetheart Sally in 1994. They reside in Mountain Brook with their daughter and twin sons.
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Letter from GBRW President Mary Windsor Saggus |
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Dear :
Excitement is in the air. The intensity surrounding the presidential election is palpable. Coupled with football season this fall promises intensity, to say the least. In my house and I am sure for many of you football season is a blur. Home games with tailgating, away games if we are lucky, and gatherings when we stay home to watch on TV. I love football season. By November 6 we will be on the downhill side of the season. Hard to believe how quickly it is barreling toward us.
Auburn vs. Alabama, Mississippi State vs. Ole Miss, or Vestavia Hills vs. Mountain Brookwe love to hate each other rivalry weekend. But when our teams are not playing we are the best of friends fighting together for our Republic. Republicans are like families, fighting about issues but coming together in times of need. This, my dear friends, is a time of need. That is why GBRW is beginning the "United We Win!" campaign. We are united to elect Mitt Romney and DEFEAT Barack Obama. We will have buttons to pick up at the meeting on Monday. I hope you will take one to wear and several to give to friends. If an argument develops about an issue, take a step back, remember the goal, and ask your opponent to join our campaign.
Len Vaught, President of Huntsville Republican Women, came up with the slogan and had buttons made. "United We Win!" is her tag line. Len served in the military as did her husband. Two of her children carry on the family tradition and currently serve. She asks that every conservative put all issues aside until after the November 6 election. I am honored to support Len and her family and completely agree that all issues be put aside.
Let's support the Republican Party and all conservatives as passionately as we support our football teams. Yell like crazy on Saturdays. 'Dog cuss' your opponent if you like. Come Sunday morning we are a loving family again.
United We Win!
Sincerely,
Mary Windsor
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IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING GBRW MEETINGS!!
We need your help! Many of you are attending meetings without making reservations. We are thrilled to have each and every one of you at meetings but the number without reservations has become significant. As you can imagine the overage wreaks havoc on the B&A kitchen.
Rhonda Hethcox turns in numbers on Friday before the meeting and reconfirms the number first thing Monday morning. Please let Rhonda know as early as possible if you will attend a meeting.
We are offering the opportunity to make a standing reservation. You will not need to respond to the invitation unless you are NOT going to attend. Please email Rhonda at rhondahethcox@yahoo.com for a standing reservation.
Lunch cost will remain $18.00 payable at the door if you have a reservation. If you do not have a reservation lunch with be $25.00 payable at the door.
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Alabama Republicans rally around Chick-fil-A
"It's about more than chicken sandwiches."
So said Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard, during an appearance on CNN last week to discuss his support for Chick-fil-A.
The Atlanta-based restaurant chain has been in the spotlight because of recent statements by its top executive, Dan Cathy, opposing same-sex marriage.
Cathy's comments drew a backlash from left-leaning politicians and civil rights groups, who called for a boycott of the restaurant famed for its chicken. City officials in Boston and Chicago threatened to revoke the chain's business licenses.
Conservatives led by radio host and former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee rallied behind Chick-fil-A Wednesday with a show appreciation that drew droves of customers to area restaurants.
Hubbard, an Auburn Republican, said he shared Cathy's support for traditional marriage and said that his religious views shouldn't be grounds for discrimination.
"It's about religious freedom and freedom of speech," Hubbard told host Carol Costello on Wednesday during an interview on CNN Newsroom. "They can do whatever they want to do. If you don't agree with them, then don't eat at the restaurant."
Article written by George Talbot
http://blog.al.com/live/2012/08/alabama_republicans_rally_arou.html
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Caring for Alabama
GBRW to Assist Families of the 1-167
Susan Todt, GBRW Caring for Alabama Chair, orchestrated the Bravery in Bronze Memorial Day event to honor the 1-167th Infantry Battalion Alabama Army National Guard.
Those 700 soldiers are being deployed this week and will spend the next year in Afghanistan.
GRBW will offer support to the families left behind. At the August 13 meeting we will collect school supplies for the children. All grades are represented and need supplies. If you prefer not to shop we will gladly accept a donation for supplies. Make your check payable to "Caring for Alabama."
Supplies are available at Fancy Goods Variety on Rocky Ridge Road in Vestavia Hills. Owners Leslie Self and Diane Clower, GBRW members, have offered a 10% discount to anyone mentioning that the supplies are going to the 167. |
