Jim Brulte for CRP Chair
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California Republicans will be fortunate to have Jim Brulte as the next Chair of the California Republican Party. Brulte, a former Assembly and Senate Republican Leader, is a dynamic, savvy, and widely respected leader. Starting in 1990, Brulte served three terms in the Assembly and two in the State Senate. He was elected Assembly Republican Leader and led the operation that elected the last Republican Assembly Speaker. After moving over to the State Senate, Jim Brulte was elected in 2000 as Senate Republican Leader. He led Republicans to a successful result in the 2002 elections. He forcefully united Republican senators against the proposed 2003 tax increase. During his tenure in office, Brulte focused his efforts on education, regulatory reform, crime reduction and common-sense legislation to improve California's business climate. His measures to reform the workers' compensation and welfare systems have saved billions of dollars for both California taxpayers and California's business community. After leaving office in 2004 Brulte joined California Strategies, a public affairs consulting firm, as a partner. He heads the office for the Inland Empire, the region where he grew up and that he later represented in the Legislature. Brulte's program includes four main areas. 1) He would establish an independent fundraising network that can support the CRP. 2) He would recruit and support candidates. 3) He would work to grow grassroots operations around the state. 4) He would re-double efforts to broaden our base by reaching out to various communities. "I want to be the nuts-and-bolts chairman," he said. ( Sac Bee) Jim Brulte's candidacy for state Chairman has received support from many different groups within the party, and he is expected to win easily. "His voting record is strongly conservative, but he also knows how to reach out to moderates and Democrats," Claremont McKenna College political scientist Jack Pitney said. ( L.A. Daily News) Jim Brulte was also listed by Capitol Weekly as one of the top power brokers in California. Although the CRP vice chairman usually moves up to the chair, current Vice-Chairman Steve Baric has endorsed Brulte's chairman campaign. Brulte earned his B.A. from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He joined the California Air National Guard where he was later honored as "Outstanding Airman of the Year" for the United States. He served as a staffer to U.S. Senator S.I. Hayakawa, at the Republican National Committee, and in the Defense Department. He was also a White House advance representative for Vice President George Bush. You will be able to see Jim Brulte in action March 1-3 at the California Republican convention in Sacramento. |
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February, 2013
| Luis Buhler, Publisher |
Lincoln Club of Northern California and California Congress of Republicans back Kevin Krick for Bay Area Vice Chair
BayAreaGOP will host Reception for Kevin on March 1 after dinner at CRP Convention
 The Bay Area's major Republican donor organization, the Lincoln Club of Northern California formally endorsed Kevin Krick for Bay Area Vice Chair after interviewing both candidates. Members of the Lincoln Club include many of the largest contributors to Bay Area Central Committees and Republican campaigns.
The California Congress of Republicans (CCR), parent organization of SPARC, unanimously endorsed Kevin at its recent state convention. SPARC, which includes members from the San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay, is now the largest chapter of CCR and led the effort to secure the CCR endorsement for Kevin.
In addition, Kevin has received the endorsement of the California Log Cabin Republicans and the California Republican League.
BayAreaGOP will host a reception for Kevin Krick Friday evening after dinner at the CRP convention at the Sacramento Hyatt Regency. BayAreaGOP will publish the suite number as soon as it becomes available.
The election for Bay Area Regional Vice Chair will take place at the Bay Area Regional Caucus Saturday morning March 2 at 9 am at the Sacramento Convention Center.
In other races for CRP leadership, BayAreaGOP endorses former Senate and Assembly Republican Leader Jim Brulte for state Chair. We also join a growing number of Republican Legislators and County Chairs and leaders in supporting Harmeet Dhillon for Vice Chair, Mike Osborn for Treasurer, and Patricia Welch for Secretary.
For more convention information, see the Convention page.
We have also included updated information on Bay Area Republican County Central Committees, including recently elected county chairs. You can see their names, plus other County Party information, on our Links page.
I'm looking forward to seeing you in Sacramento.
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February Events
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 The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Kevin JacksonTuesday, February 5, 2013 / 7:00 pmIFES Portuguese Hall, 432 Stierlin Road, Mountain ViewCelebrate Black History Month with a perspective you will not get from the mainstream media. The Conservative Forum invites you to hear their guest speaker Kevin Jackson on the topic: "Living Under Liberalism". Kevin is a radio host, blogger, and author of The BIG Black Lie. RSVP: First-time visitors $5; visitors $10. Sign up online. Doors open at 6:15pm; program begins at 7:00pm. Find out more ...
 Silicon Valley RWF Luncheon with Luis BuhlerThursday, February 7, 2013 / 11:30 amBlue Pheasant Restaurant, 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd., CupertinoThe Silicon Valley Republican Women Federated present Luis Buhler. He is the publisher of the BayAreaGOP.com website and former Bay Area Republican Vice Chair. In the 2012 election cycle, Luis served as a Delegate and active volunteer for Romney. He was also involved in supporting Republican Central Committees throughout the Bay Area in their efforts to recruit candidates and conduct Republican GOTV drives. His topic will be "Future Prospects: The Republican Party in California." Social 11:30 AM, Lunch Noon. Cost: $22 per person. RSVP to Louise Kenney at (408) 739-4724 by noon, Monday before the meeting.
Tri-Valley RWF Dinner with Marcus Ruiz EvansThursday, February 7, 2013 / 6:30 pmCattlemens Restaurant, 2882 Kitty Hawk Road, LivermoreThe Tri-Valley Republican Women Federated will host a dinner with featured speaker and author, Marcus Ruiz Evans. Mr. Evans will discuss why California is a possible solution to our current national political problems, and why the reality of global shift in politics must be addressed. RSVP: Make your reservation by Monday, February 4. Cost: $26 TVRWF Members, $30 Non-members. Find out more ...
  Solano GOP Annual Delta Ball with Jim Brulte and Tim DonnellySaturday, February 9, 2013 / 6:00 pmJelly Belly Visitor Center, 1 Jelly Belly Lane, FairfieldAttend the Solano County GOP Annual Delta Ball, themed "Unmasking the GOP". It features former State Senator Jim Brulte as keynote speaker, along with California Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, who's running for the GOP nomination for Governor of California. Cost: $75 per person includes a magnificent Prime Rib Dinner. Find out more ...
 Novato GOP Women's Lunch with Prop. 13 Advocate David WolfeTuesday, February 12, 2013 / 11:00 amMarin Country Club, 500 Country Club Drive, NovatoDavid Wolfe, Legislative Director for the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, will speak on protecting Prop. 13 for retirees, young families and others. Hear why he says, "The Sky is Not Falling." Join the Novato Republican Women Federated at their luncheon meeting. Cost: $31, includes lunch. Everyone is welcome. Please register no later than 5 pm, Friday, February 8. Find out more ...
 Blackhawk Republican Women General Meeting featuring Steve FrankWednesday, February 13, 2013 / 5:30 pmBlackhawk Country Club, 599 Blackhawk Club Dr, DanvilleThe Blackhawk Republican Women host Republican political activist Steve Frank. He is a political consultant, publisher, and past president of the California Republican Assembly. Topic: "How To End The California Depression of 2013". Cost: $25 per person. Reserve with Marianne Lyons at rlyons1009@sbcglobal.net or 925-820-6452. Find out more ...
 Reception for Gov. Chris ChristieWednesday, February 13, 2013 / 6:00 pmHome of Mark Zuckerberg & Priscilla Chan, Address Provided Upon RSVP, Palo AltoMark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan will host a cocktail reception for New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Tickets are $3,800 per person. Please view this invitation for more details. RSVP: Contact Nicole Davidman Drewniak for additional information and to RSVP or call (908) 447-0358.
 The Commonwealth Club Presents John TaylorTuesday, February 19, 2013 / 5:30 pmCommonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San FranciscoThe Commonwealth Club of California will host a reception featuring John Taylor, speaking on the topic "Rules for America's Road to Recovery". Taylor is a Professor of Economics at Stanford University; George P. Shultz Senior Fellow in Economics, Hoover Institution; and is author of First Principles: Five Keys to Restoring America's Prosperity. Find out more ...
 SVARW Presents "Understanding Reagan"Wednesday, February 20, 2013 / 9:00 amLa Rinconada Country Club, 14595 Clearview Drive, Los GatosTom Lorenzen, a former official in the Reagan and both Bush administrations, and senior consultant to the Reagan Presidential Library and Foundation, will be the featured speaker at the Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women breakfast meeting. Cost: $15 includes continental breakfast. Purchase tickets online. Check in begins at 9:00am; Program at 9:30am. Find out more ...
 West Valley RWF Present Tammy Frisby, PhDThursday, February 21, 2013 / 11:30 amHolder's Country Inn, 998 So. De Anza Blvd., San JoseThe West Valley Republican Women Federated will host a luncheon featuring guest speaker Dr. Tammy Frisby, Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution. Her topics will include the "Fiscal Cliff", "Tax The Rich", and "Obamacare". Find out more ...
 Marin RWF Luncheon with Tom Del BeccaroWednesday, February 27, 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 Tom Del Beccaro, Chairman of the California Republican Party. Tom is also a frequent talk radio and television commentator, as well as the author of The New Conservative Paradigm. Price: $25. Reserve by Friday before the meeting. Find out more ...
 Contra Costa Lincoln Day Dinner featuring Kevin JacksonThursday, February 28, 2013 / 6:00 pmCrow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, DanvilleYou are invited to the 2013 Lincoln Day Dinner co-hosted by the Contra Costa Republican Party and the Frederick Douglass Foundation. The dinner marks the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and features Kevin Jackson, who writes an award-winning blog about race and class and is author of The BIG Black Lie. Price: $50. Social Hour begins at 6pm; Dinner at 7pm. Find out more ... |
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This section contains information on county committee meetings, club meetings without a speaker, grassroots activities, etc.
Tea Party Patriots of Silicon Valley Monthly Dinner MeetingWednesday, February 6, 2013 / 6:00 pmDenny's Restaurant at Hillsdale & Almaden Expressway, 1140 Hillsdale Avenue, San JoseThe Tea Party Patriots of Silicon Valley invite you to their monthly dinner meeting.
SFGOP Central Committee General MeetingWednesday, February 6, 2013 / 6:30 pmHiram Johnson State Building (downstairs meeting rooms), 455 Golden Gate Avenue (between Polk and Larkin), San FranciscoMonthly meetings are usually held the first Wednesday of each month. They frequently have a featured speaker.
Napa County Republican Central Committee Meeting
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 / 6:30 pm
Coldwell Banker Conference Room, 1775 Lincoln Ave, Napa
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.
San Benito County Republican Party Committee Meeting
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 / 7:00 pm
YMCA, 351-A Nash Road, Hollister
Regular meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month.
Santa Clara County Republican Party Committee Meeting
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 / 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.
San Mateo County GOP Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 13, 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.
Alameda County Republican Central Committee Meeting
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 / 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.
SFYR February Happy Hour
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 / 6:30 pm
Schroeder's, 240 Front Street, San Francisco
Join the San Francisco Young Republicans at their monthly third-Tuesday Happy Hour. Contact (415) 483-9558 for questions and to RSVP.
Solano County Republican Committee Meeting
Wednesday, February 20, 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, February 20, 2013 - 7:00 pm
1421 Guerneville Road, Suite #106, 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, February 21, 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, February 22, 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, February 23, 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.
Contra Costa Republican Party Central Committee Meeting
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 / 7:00 pm
San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, San Ramon
The Contra Costa Republican Party will hold its regular monthly meeting. Open to CCRP Members and registered Republicans. Contact: 925-930-9551. |
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Save the Date!
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Monday-Tuesday, April 8-9, 2013
Sacramento Sheraton Grand Hotel, 1230 J Street, Sacramento
The California Federation of Republican Women sponsors its 38th annual Advocacy Workshop. Several hundred women from throughout California converge on the state Capitol April 8-9 in Sacramento to lobby legislators on important bills, and hear from legislators. Men are also welcome. Contact: advocate@cfrw.org.
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