Dear Fellow Saginaw GOP Republicans,
I would like to express my appreciation to all of you that attended last Wednesday's meeting despite the bad weather and noise factor. It was heart-warming to see all the support given to the new board. We are ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work! The ground work for our success has begun with the formation of our individual committees. Our secretary, Kathy Dwan, has secured the Thomas Township Safety Building for the second Thursday of every month for meetings, but we can cancel as necessary.
I will be calling a short meeting for the Events Committee, and members will be notified in a separate e-mail. Please meet me at 6:00pm on February 12th, 2015 before the regular meeting to discuss Lincoln Day if you are interested in helping out with that this year.
Also, just a reminder that our County Convention is on February 5th, 2015; see details below.
Thank you for your continued support! Sincerely, Amy Carl, Chair
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Executive Committee Vacancies Filled
|  At its regular meeting of January 21, the Saginaw County Republican Executive Committee filled three vacancies and is now at full strength. The new members are Roger Kahn, Stephanie Simmet, and Pete Wiltse. Congratulations to them and a thank you to everyone who ran for a seat. |
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Upcoming Republican Convention Information
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 The next Saginaw County Republican Convention will be held on Thursday, February 5th, 2015 at 7:00pm. The convention will be held at the Thomas Township Public Safety Building, 8215 Shields Drive, Saginaw. If you would like to attend the State Convention and cannot attend the county convention, please contact Amy Carl or Kathy Dwan know so we can put your name on the list. State Party will send Precinct Delegate packets by e-mail, so I will get those to you as soon as I receive them!
In addition to selecting our delegates to attend the Michigan Republican State Convention that will follow on February 20-21 in Lansing, delegates will be asked to vote on the following motion submitted by our Executive Committee: A Resolution of opposition to the proposed Constitutional amendment to raise the sales tax rate, end the sales and use tax on gasoline and diesel and dedicate revenue for school aid. Whereas, this amendment is proposed as part of a package of bills to address additional funding for the repair of roads, streets, and bridges in the State of Michigan and, Whereas, the sales tax currently provides no revenue for these purposes and the proposed increase will not provide funds for these purposes and, Whereas, the bulk of the increase in sales tax revenue will accrue to the State's General Fund for general purposes and have no immediate affect on funding for these purposes, now, therefor be it Resolved, that the Saginaw County Republican Party declares it's opposition to the Amendment as proposed and recommends to the voters and citizens of Saginaw County and the State of Michigan that a NO vote be registered at the May 5th, 2015 election. Also, to help you plan for the Michigan Republican State Convention that will follow on February 20-21 in Lansing, the Michigan Republican Party has arranged for special group rates at the following hotels. Guests should contact the hotel directly to make arrangements or visit the specific hotel's reservation webpage. Please be certain to use the group code noted below in order to receive the special group rate. Rooms will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and must be booked prior to hotel cut-off dates for the special group rates, so you are encouraged to make your reservations as soon as possible. More details will be included in your delegate packet. If you have any questions, please contact Anthony Markwort. - Radisson Hotel Lansing at the Capitol - Group Code: MRP215
- Country Inn & Suites - Group Code: 022015conv
- Quality Suites - Group Code: None Needed
- University Quality Inn of Lansing - Group Code: 2015 State Convention
- Fairfield Inn East Lansing/Okemos - Group Code: 2015 State Convention
- Causeway Bay - Group Code: MRP0215
- Courtyard by Marriott Lansing - Group Code: MRP
- Hampton Inn East Lansing - Group Code: None Needed
- Crowne Plaza Lansing West - Group Code: RP2
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Common Core State Standards Informational Discussion
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During 2015, the Saginaw County Republican Women's Club will be sponsoring a monthly "Informational Common Core State Standards Open House" at the home of Sandra Kahn, 4520 Midland Road, Saginaw. The meetings will begin at 7:00pm. These meetings will be held regularly on the third Tuesday of each month: the next meeting will be on February 17th.
As of the 2014 school year, Common Core State Standards were mandated for all Michigan Public Schools (and participating Private Schools). Unfortunately, the general public has received sparse information about this significant change in Michigan Education. These open houses are intended to provide CCSS information, share opinions and experiences and to explore legislative options as they relate to "who controls Education in Michigan". Parents, grandparents, teachers and school board members are especially invited! In spite of our Club name, this issue is totally non-parisan and gender neutral.
No reservation needed - just stop in and bring a friend. Contact Sandra Kahn for more information. |
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Dr. Ben Carson to Speak at Alma College
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Dr. Ben Carson will be addressing the campus and community on April 1st at the Remick Heritage Center, Presbyterian Hall, Alma College. The event is from 8:00-10:00pm and tickets are limited.
Dr. Benjamin Carson is emeritus professor of neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he directed pediatric neurosurgery for 29 years. Dr. Carson is author of several books on leadership and will present "Take the Risk: A Rational Approach to Taking Risks."
Tickets are $20 each by calling the Box Office at 989-463-7304. They go on sale February 1st. For more information, contact Mike Sheldon.
Click here for a campus map with building key.
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The Republican mission seeks to maintain a strong defense, encourage individual achievement and liberty through the free enterprise system, and strengthen families. If you would like to help us move the area and the country towards these goals, please consider donating to the Saginaw County Republican Committee. Every donation, no matter how large or small, will help ensure that we can find and elect people to work for those goals. You can do so by mail to PO BOX 6653, Saginaw, MI 48608 or on the web at www.saginawcountygop.com.
Sincerely,
Amy Carl, Chair, Saginaw County Republican Party
Donald Dale Milne, newsletter editor |
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Amy Carl, Chair
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