Kevin Krick for Bay Area Regional Vice Chair
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As the organizational convention for the California Republican Party approaches, Marin's Kevin Krick is running to be the new Bay Area Regional Vice Chair for the CRP. The opening arises because incumbent Morgan Kelley has reached her term limit after serving for four years. The Regional Vice Chair represents six Bay Area counties (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara) on the CRP Board of Directors. Kevin Krick is the Chairman of the Marin Republican Party, as well as First Vice President for the Republican County Chairmen's Association. He says that, "the CRP needs a plan to increase Republican registration and as you're well aware, that need is very apparent in our area." Krick works for APL (formerly American President Lines), one of the world's largest container shipping companies. He serves as Senior Director - Security/Environment, managing a staff that deals with all security and environmental issues for a logistics company that operates 150 containerships and 7 container terminals located throughout the Pacific. Previously, he served as the Assistant Director, Security and Accident Prevention for the Pacific Maritime Association in San Francisco. He was part of the waterfront employers' 2008 negotiation team that successfully delivered a contract with the longshore union. Before that, President George W. Bush appointed Kevin Krick as the Special Assistant to the Administrator for the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) in the Department of Transportation. He was promoted to Senior Advisor for Maritime Policy, where he provided both policy guidance and leadership to MARAD. Kevin graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York and subsequently earned an M.S. degree from the College of Marine Studies at the University of Delaware. He received a commission in the United States Navy and currently holds the rank of Captain (select) in the Strategic Sealift Reserve Group. He drills out of the Naval Operations Support Center in Alameda. Kevin is very active with the local Boy Scouts of America, assisting in a leadership role alongside his wife in Pack 7 and concurrently serving as Scoutmaster for Troop 15. He and his wife Natasha live in Fairfax with their two sons. He believes that "we can begin a Republican resurgence in the Golden State." You can learn more about Kevin here. You can contact Kevin's campaign at KrickforCRPbayareavc@gmail.com. |
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January, 2013
| Luis Buhler, Publisher |
Welcome to 2013!
Happy New Year! Now is the time to begin the rebuilding process for the 2013-14 cycle. We have much work to do. In the Bay Area we have the opportunity to choose a new Regional Vice Chair to succeed Morgan Kelley, who will complete her two terms of service in March.
Bay Area GOP is proud to endorse Kevin Krick, the current Chair of the Marin County Republican Party, for Vice Chair, Bay Area Region. The Bay Area Regional Vice Chair serves on the Board of the California Republican Party and is an important voice for our region in state party affairs. The Bay Area region, for CRP purposes, includes Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Contra Costa and Alameda counties.
You can read about Kevin's impressive background in the accompanying article. But even more important, Kevin has the ability to unite volunteers, donors and GOP elected officials - something we need to do if we are to win elections the next cycle.
I hope you will take the time to get to know Kevin as he travels to Republican events in the Bay Area over the coming months. You can endorse Kevin by sending him an email at KrickforCRPbayareavc@gmail.com - and letting him know that you support his candidacy for Bay Area Vice Chair.
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Leadership Update
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Congratulations to Rob Bernosky, who was elected Chairman of the San Benito County Republican Party. Last year Bernosky was the Republican candidate in Assembly District 30. Also, thanks to retiring Chairman Marvin Jones for his many years of service.
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January Events
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 Swearing In Ceremony for San Jose Councilmember-Elect Johnny KhamisSunday, January 6, 2013 / 3:00 pmSan Jose City Hall Rotunda, 200 East Santa Clara Street, San JoseYou are invited to the swearing in ceremony and celebration for San Jose's newest Council Member, Johnny Khamis. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP to Rayshelle at rayshelle.brant@sanjoseca.gov or call (408) 839-2397.
 The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Dr. Yaron BrookTuesday, January 8, 2013 / 7:00 pmIFES Portuguese Hall, 432 Stierlin Road, Mountain ViewThe Conservative Forum invites you to hear their guest speaker Dr. Yaron Brook on the topic: "Saving America: The Free Market Revolution". Dr. Brook is the executive director of the Ayn Rand Institute and a leading advocate of Rand's ideas. RSVP: Sign up online. Doors open at 6:15pm; program begins at 7:00pm. Find out more ...
 Tri-Valley RWF Dinner with Judy LloydThursday, January 10, 2013 / 6:30 pmCattlemens Restaurant, 2882 Kitty Hawk Road, LivermoreThe Tri-Valley Republican Women Federated will host a dinner with featured speaker Judy Biviano Lloyd, from Altamont Strategies. The topic will be the "Role of American Women in Today's Political Climate". She has has an impressive record of service in the U.S. Departments of Labor and Agriculture. RSVP: Reserve by Monday, January 7 by calling Mandana Moshiri at (408) 605-1788 or email republicanwomen@virtuosa.net. Cost: $26 TVRWF Members / $30 Non-members. Find out more ...
The Federalist Society hosts "A Conversation on Freedoms"Friday, January 11, 2013 / 11:30 amMacArthur Park, 27 University Ave., Palo AltoThe Federalist Society's Silicon Valley Lawyers Chapter cordially invites you to a luncheon and panel discussion featuring: Vint Cerf, Google Internet Evangelist Richard A. Epstein, NYU Law Professor and Senior Fellow, The Hoover Institution Michael W. McConnell, Professor of Law and Director, Stanford Constitutional Law Center Three experts will examine the current state of affairs with respect to economic, religious, and information and technology liberties. Time: 11:30 a.m. - Registration; 12:00 p.m. - Lunch & Discussion Click here to register today! Find out more ...
 Novato RWF Luncheon with Carol HadleyTuesday, January 15, 2013 / 11:00 amMarin Country Club, 500 Country Club Drive, NovatoThe Novato Republican Women Federated will host a luncheon with guest speaker Carol Hadley, President of the California Federation of Republican Women. She will speak on "2013 - CFRW Year of the Women". RSVP: Please register online no later than 5pm Friday before the meeting. Cost: $31, includes lunch. Find out more ...
 SVARW Presents Dr. Padma ManianWednesday, January 16, 2013 / 9:00 amLa Rinconada Country Club, 14595 Clearview Drive, Los GatosDr. Padma Manian, History Professor at San Jose City College, will be the featured speaker at the Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women breakfast meeting. Dr. Manian will be discussing the "The Gender Gap: How It Came About". RSVP: Purchase tickets online. Cost: $15 includes continental breakfast. Find out more ...
 SPARC Annual Meeting with John ShovenWednesday, January 16, 2013 / 5:30 pmFremont Hills Country Club, 12889 Viscaino Place, Los Altos HillsThe South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition will kick off 2013 with an informative talk on taxation reform with featured speaker John Shoven, Ph.D. Dr. Shoven is a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, a member of the Department of Economics at Stanford University, and Director of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. RSVP: Register online or email reserve@sparcgop.org. Cost: 2013 Members - $35; Non-members - $45 (Reserve by January 14). Questions? Call (650) 917-9125. Find out more ...
Lamorinda RWF Luncheon Presents Richard FieldsThursday, January 17, 2013 / 11:15 amOrinda Country Club, 315 Camino Sobrante, OrindaThe Lamorinda Republican Women Federated will host a luncheon with featured speaker Richard Fields, Pacific Legal Foundation, on the topic of ObamaCare Lawsuits. RSVP: Register by Friday, January 11th. Call Elsie Euing at (925) 254-8617. Time: 11:15am Social; Noon Lunch. Cost: $25 per person with Lunch; $15 per person Speaker Only. Find out more ...
 West Valley RWF Luncheon with Supervisor Mike WassermanThursday, January 17, 2013 / 11:30 amHolder's Country Inn, 998 So. De Anza Blvd., San JoseThe West Valley Republican Women Federated will feature Santa Clara County Supervisor Mike Wasserman at their January luncheon. He will speak on the "State of the County". Cost: $18.50. Questions? Call Nina at (408) 247-0582. Find out more ...
CFRW Northern Division 2013 Leadership WorkshopSaturday, January 19, 2013 / 8:30 amSacramento Marriott/Rancho Cordova, 11211 Point East Drive (near Hwy 50 and Sunrise Blvd), Rancho CordovaThe California Federation of Republican Women Northern Division holds leadership training for club officers and members. Luncheon Speaker: former Assembly Member Lynne Leach. Look at the Tentative Agenda . Registration: $50 includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch. Deadline: Thursday, January 10, 2013. Contact: Laura Riffle at laura.riffle@comcast.com.
Marin RWF Lunch with Lew Uhler  Wednesday, January 23, 2013 / 11:30 amThe Club at McInnis, 350 Smith Ranch Road, San RafaelThe Marin Republican Women Federated will host a luncheon meeting with guest speaker Lew Uhler, Founder and President, National Tax Limitation Committee. Mr. Uhler's topic will be "Our Taxes - What The 'Blank' Is Happening To Our Money and How Much Will It Cost Us?" RSVP: For information and to register, click here, or email Events@mrwf.org. Reply by Friday, January 18th. Time: 11:30am Social Hour; 12:00 noon Luncheon. Price: $25.
SFRA Dinner with Melissa GriffenThursday, January 31, 2013 / 6:00 pmSan Francisco Italian Athletic Club, 1630 Stockton Street, San FranciscoThe San Francisco Republican Assembly hosts San Francisco Examiner columnist Melissa Griffen at their next dinner. Four Course Dinner including wine: $45 for members; $55 for non members. RSVP: Contact smithalan@prodigy.net |
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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.
California Liberty Committee MeetingMonday, January 7, 2013 / 7:00 pmDrew Spitzer Residence, 101 N. 6th Street, San JoseYou are invited to the monthly meeting of the California Liberty Committee. Future meetings will be held on the second Monday of each month.
Napa County Republican Central Committee Meeting
Tuesday, January 8, 2013 / 6:30 pm
Coldwell Banker Conference Room, 1775 Lincoln Ave, Napa
This is the Organizational Meeting for election of new officers. The Napa County Republican Central Committee meets monthly on the second Tuesday. The general membership meeting will start with a social period from 6:30 to 7pm. The business meeting will start at 7pm.
SFGOP Central Committee General Meeting
Wednesday, January 9, 2013 - 6:30 pm
Hiram Johnson State Building (downstairs meeting rooms), 455 Golden Gate Avenue (between Polk and Larkin), San Francisco This is the organizational meeting, during which officers will be elected. Monthly meetings are usually held the first Wednesday of each month, but this month the meeting is on the second Wednesday, due to the New Year schedule. They frequently have a featured speaker.
Santa Clara County Republican Party Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 9, 2013 - 7:00 pm
Santa Clara County Sheriff's Auditorium, 55 West Younger Avenue, San Jose
The monthly meeting of the Santa Clara County Republican Party. Normally the second Wednesday of the month. Social Period: 6:30pm, Business Meeting: 7:00pm. Questions? Contact HQ at director@svgop.com or 408-246-6600.
San Mateo County GOP Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 7:00 pm
San Mateo American Legion Hall, 130 South Blvd., San Mateo
Join the San Mateo County Republican Party for their monthly committee meeting. Normally the second Thursday of the month. This month's meeting is the organizational meeting to elect new officers.
Organizational meeting of the Alameda County Republican Party
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 / 6:30 pm
Alameda County Republican Headquarters, 1039 MacArthur Blvd., San Leandro The January meeting is the bi-annual organizational meeting of the Alameda County Republican Party. Officers for the two year term will be elected and sworn in. Committee members and alternate members will be sworn in.
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.
SFYR January Happy Hour
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 / 6:30 pm
Schroeder's, 240 Front Street, San Francisco
Join with the San Francisco Young Republicans at their first 2013 membership meeting at a new venue! Contact (415) 483-9558 for questions and to RSVP.
Solano County Republican Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 - 7:00 pm
Republican Headquarters, 625 Jackson Street, Fairfield
The Republican Party of Solano County normally meets on the first Friday and third Wednesday of every month. Meetings are open to all Solano Republican voters, donors, candidates, students and volunteers. Contact them at 707-422-5000.
Sonoma County Republican Central Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 - 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.
Marin County Republican Central Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 24, 2013 - 6:30 pm
Jason's Restaurant Community Room, 300 Drakes View Circle, Greenbrae
The Marin County Republican Central Committee will hold their monthly meeting. More Information: 415-446-4111.
Solano Republicans Spaghetti Feed
Friday, January 25, 2013 - 6:30 pm
Headquarters, 625 Jackson St., Fairfield
Join the Solano County Republican Party for their fourth Friday spaghetti dinner fundraiser. Delicious homemade spaghetti - all you can eat. This is a fund raising event to help our candidates and support Party operations. $20 per person or $35 per couple. Contact: 707-422-5000.
CCRP Voter Registration at the Danville Farmer's Market
Saturday, January 26, 2013 - 9:00 am
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. |
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Save the Date!
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MPBA New Year's Happy HourMonday, January 28, 2013Location to be Announced, San Francisco Save the date for the MavPAC Bay Area New Year's Happy Hour. Come enjoy a drink and network with like-minded Bay Area professionals and hear more about MPBA's plans for the coming cycle.
Friday-Sunday, March 1-3, 2013
Hyatt Regency Sacramento and Convention Center, 1209 L Street, Sacramento
This is the California Republican Party's organizing convention, where new officers will be elected. For more information, please contact Jasmine Megrabyan at
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