Book Signing with Colonel Allen West

Adam Putnam at May Meeting

Adam Putnam is one of the Republican Party's brightest stars with an equally bright future.  He is going to speak with us about the state of our State, our optimistic future under Republican leadership, and the way that we Republicans can work hard to earn a victory this coming election season.

As Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture, Adam Putnam serves in Governor Scott's Cabinet and oversees one of Florida's largest and most important industries – agriculture. His priorities include fostering the growth and diversification of Florida agriculture as a means of creating jobs and growing Florida's economy.

Prior to his current position, Commissioner Putnam served five terms as Congressman for Florida’s 12th Congressional District; and before that he served as a member of Florida's House of Representatives. He has been recognized as a leader on a variety of issues, including water, energy, and government transparency and efficiency. Commissioner Putnam has been acknowledged for his efforts to bring comprehensive restoration to the Everglades, and modernize programs to ensure Florida agriculture remains a leader throughout the nation He is a graduate of the University of Florida and holds a Bachelor of Science in Food Resource and Economics.

We are very fortunate to have one of our best and brightest elected leaders as our guest. We hope you will join us.

 

Save the Date – April 28

Mark your calendar for a meeting with a well-known local author on Monday, April 28. Details will follow, watch this space.

New Officers Sworn-in

At the February meeting at Frenchman’s Reserve Clubhouse, County Commissioner Hal Valeche administered the Oath of Office to newly elected leaders Marilyn Parmet (President), Linda Gore (First Vice President), Jane Pike (Vice President), and Linda Stoch (Membership Chair). Treasurer Jeff Holtzman could not be present.

Following remarks by Hal in support of the candidates for the Palm Beach Gardens Council election on March 11, (Robin Deaton and Mike Peragine, who were both present), Marilyn introduced the speaker for the evening, American’s for Prosperity Florida Director Slade O’Brien. In a Powerpoint Presentation, Slade took us through his view of the Challenges and Opportunities for 2014.

Some Pictures of the event:

February Meeting Features AFP’s Slade O’Brien

RCNPB Co-Hosts PBG Council Candidate Forum

Get out of our Comfort Zones – says our keynote speaker

Allen West was the keynote speaker at our 2013 Holiday Party.

Members and other guests were eager to hear from former Congressman West at our year-end meeting.  Outgoing President Cindy Tindall described the evening’s events and then after the invocation by Howard Parmet, and the Pledge of Allegiance and a song of thanks, there was a mad dash to the sumptuous Turkey buffet.

Colonel West had several messages to us for 2014:

• It’s not enough to keep the majority in the House – we need to expand it.
• He asked 3 questions of us – had we read Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War”?  Had we read “Rules for Radicals”?  And had we read the GOP’s Growth and Opportunity Strategy report?  Many had read the first two, none had read the latter.  How are we going to win if we hadn’t even read the document?
• We in Palm Beach County need to get out of our comfort zone and get out to communities like Belle Glade and Pahokee
• DO talk about social issues with the black community.  School choice is the top issue there as is abortion.
• The Republican Party was formed to fight slavery; now we are fighting economic slavery  Reject being called racist.
• We have a war for/on behalf of women, not a war on women
• The ‘other side’ never stopped campaigning.  Our party has to step up.
• Obamacare is going to fail.  The strategy will be to blame the insurance companies and then move to Single Payer – “Medicaid for all”.
• He ended with an oft used quote about combat “If you find yourself in a fair fight then your tactics suck!“

After a question and answer session – Allen had to leave for the TV studio in Boynton Beach for a segment on the Kelly Files on Fo News Channel.

Cindy conducted the election for the 2014 Officers’ slate.  Marilyn Parmet was elected President; Linda Gore – First VP, Jane Pike – VP; Treasurer – Jeff Holtzman, and Linda Stoch, Membership Chair.  The position of Secretary remains unfilled and members are encouraged to volunteer for the Board- just contact Marilyn.

After the elections – candidates for office were given a few moments to speak.  Speakers running in the GOP Primary for Congressional District 18 against Patrick Murphy were:  Ellen Andel,  Beverly Hires, Carl Domino, Alan Schlesinger and Ilya Katz.  Calvin Turnquist also running for the seat was not present.  Also speaking was Henry Colon, the only Republican candidate running against Ted Deutch in District 21.  Paula Prudente handed out cards for a new GOP candidate running against Alcee Hastings, District 20.  You can keep abreast of all the 2014 by clicking on the 2014Voter’s Guide button on the first page of the website.

Thanks to all who came and Congratulations to the new Officers!

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas, a Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year!

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Some pictures from the event:

December Meeting Features Allen West

Lincoln Day Speaker Announced

Angela West at November Meeting

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