The Women's Republican Club of Winchester and the Winchester Republican Town Committee will again co-sponsor their Annual Cocktail Party and Fundraiser which has been set for Friday, September 17, 2010. This years social scheduled to start at 6:30PM will offer an assortment of tasty morsels and snacks for the enjoyment of the attendees, many of which are home-made. A sip or two of a pleasing beverage will add to the fun of socializing with friends.
Several candidates for elected office have been invited and are expected to make remarks. The invited guest speakers include: George Georgountzos, Esq., candidate for State Representative, David Carnevale candidate for State Senate for the 2nd Middlesex District, Bill Campbell, Esq., candidate for Secretary of State, Dr. Gerry Dembrowski candidate for U.S. Congress and State Senator Richard Tsei candidate for Lt. Governor.
The annual event is expected to provide funds that will be donated to various campaigns by the two organizations. For further information call Marie at 781-729-8313.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
GOP Candidates Shift into High Gear
With the September 14th Primary only weeks away and the November General Election following closely behind, Republican candidates in local, state-wide and congressional races are shifting into high gear as the summer vacation period ends and the new school year begins. Some Polls suggest that voters have made up their minds on several of the contested races, but where primaries are needed to nominate party choices for the November Ballot, many candidates are still seeking voter commitment.
During the Spring and Summer candidates for various offices have been reaching out to voters with fundraisers and 'social' activities which have included BBQ fests and finger food extravaganza's at private homes; "Meet and Greet" events at local eateries and pubs, VFW Halls and Country Clubs; and 'entertainment programs' such as the one held at the North Shore Music Center in Beverly by 6th District Congressional Candidate Bill Hudak.
'Retail Politics' still underway include a whirlwind of door-to-door reachouts to voters at home, food markets, dumps and re-cycle centers, train stations, post offices, senior citizen events, and at parades and religious festivals.
The number of lawn signs are beginning to dot the landscape and 'Stand Outs' on street corners across the area are becoming more frequent as the summer wanes. Meanwhile calls to likely voters asking for their vote are reminding some of the convenience of voting in advance by Absentee Ballot at local City or Town Halls. Absentee Ballot voting has become a popular way of participating in elections by senior citizens and others who may have difficulty in reaching and entering sites that are not friendly to the disabled. Parking and weather also play an important role in deciding whether to vote on election day.
Billboard Advertising has also begun to appear on behalf of Dr. Gerry Dembrowski who is a candidate in the 7th District for U.S. Congress against Cong. Ed Markey. The first two billboards (the new electronic type) were 'lite up' on August 1st along I-93 in Stoneham and Medford.
Several debates have been held among candidates vying for state-wide and congressional offices on Radio and TV and more are planned for the Fall. Media Advertising during the final period are sure to flood the listening and viewing audiences with power points on important issues.
The Republican Town Committee and the various campaign representatives of local candidates for State Representative and State Senate are seeking volunteers to make the final appeals for both the Primary and General Elections a success.
During the Spring and Summer candidates for various offices have been reaching out to voters with fundraisers and 'social' activities which have included BBQ fests and finger food extravaganza's at private homes; "Meet and Greet" events at local eateries and pubs, VFW Halls and Country Clubs; and 'entertainment programs' such as the one held at the North Shore Music Center in Beverly by 6th District Congressional Candidate Bill Hudak.
'Retail Politics' still underway include a whirlwind of door-to-door reachouts to voters at home, food markets, dumps and re-cycle centers, train stations, post offices, senior citizen events, and at parades and religious festivals.
The number of lawn signs are beginning to dot the landscape and 'Stand Outs' on street corners across the area are becoming more frequent as the summer wanes. Meanwhile calls to likely voters asking for their vote are reminding some of the convenience of voting in advance by Absentee Ballot at local City or Town Halls. Absentee Ballot voting has become a popular way of participating in elections by senior citizens and others who may have difficulty in reaching and entering sites that are not friendly to the disabled. Parking and weather also play an important role in deciding whether to vote on election day.
Billboard Advertising has also begun to appear on behalf of Dr. Gerry Dembrowski who is a candidate in the 7th District for U.S. Congress against Cong. Ed Markey. The first two billboards (the new electronic type) were 'lite up' on August 1st along I-93 in Stoneham and Medford.
Several debates have been held among candidates vying for state-wide and congressional offices on Radio and TV and more are planned for the Fall. Media Advertising during the final period are sure to flood the listening and viewing audiences with power points on important issues.
The Republican Town Committee and the various campaign representatives of local candidates for State Representative and State Senate are seeking volunteers to make the final appeals for both the Primary and General Elections a success.
Republican Teens Organize
Teens from several New England States met in Arlington on August 2nd to elect Officers and begin a process defining their objectives and fullfilling the legal requirements necessary to receive approval from the National Federation of Teenage Republicans and meet the requirements of the various State Republican Parties. While some local High School TARs Clubs have been charted in the Northeast over the years, no state-wide or regional body exists to spawn the creation of local High School Clubs or maintain their existence.
The August 2nd meeting was led by Sean Harrington, the Arlington High School student who has received much media attention concerning his call for the display of an American Flag in each Arlington classroom and more recently for the recitation of the 'Pledge of Allegiance' at the beginning of the school day. A battle now mostly won by a carefully crafted vote of the Arlington School Committee ensuring that the voluntary recitation by any student, so desiring, will have the opportunity to do so each school day. The vote of the School Board also prevents the punishment of any student, teacher or administrator for not saying it.
All of the students from other New England States attending the Arlington meeting also previously attended a meeting of the National Federation of Teenage Republicans (TARS) which later included a tour of the Capitol in Washington DC and meetings with several elected officials including Senator Scott Brown and Congressman Ron Paul. Incoming Arlington High School senior Sean Harrington who was an in-studio guest on several local radio talk shows when the story of his efforts were first reported, more recently made appearances on 'Fox and Friends' and the Glenn Beck TV programs.
Long-time Republican activist Dr. Mildred Jefferson and State Committeeman Bernie Green were named as adult supervisors to the new Massachusetts Federation of Teenage Republicans and the New England Federation of TARS. Working with the National Federation Jefferson and Green will attend meetings, provide oversight and supervise their activities.
The August 2nd meeting was led by Sean Harrington, the Arlington High School student who has received much media attention concerning his call for the display of an American Flag in each Arlington classroom and more recently for the recitation of the 'Pledge of Allegiance' at the beginning of the school day. A battle now mostly won by a carefully crafted vote of the Arlington School Committee ensuring that the voluntary recitation by any student, so desiring, will have the opportunity to do so each school day. The vote of the School Board also prevents the punishment of any student, teacher or administrator for not saying it.
All of the students from other New England States attending the Arlington meeting also previously attended a meeting of the National Federation of Teenage Republicans (TARS) which later included a tour of the Capitol in Washington DC and meetings with several elected officials including Senator Scott Brown and Congressman Ron Paul. Incoming Arlington High School senior Sean Harrington who was an in-studio guest on several local radio talk shows when the story of his efforts were first reported, more recently made appearances on 'Fox and Friends' and the Glenn Beck TV programs.
Long-time Republican activist Dr. Mildred Jefferson and State Committeeman Bernie Green were named as adult supervisors to the new Massachusetts Federation of Teenage Republicans and the New England Federation of TARS. Working with the National Federation Jefferson and Green will attend meetings, provide oversight and supervise their activities.
Caucus Elects Green to State Committee
Medford City Committee Chairman Bernie Green was elected as State Committeeman for the Second Middlesex District at a caucus held at Winchester Town Hall on June 21st. The meeting of elected members in the Senatorial District from the organized Town and Ward Committees in Somerville, Medford, Woburn and Winchester was held to fill the position which had been open for nearly two years.
Green narrowly lost re-election at the Presidential Primary in March 2008 after serving a four year term as State Committeeman from 2004 to 2008. The current term will expire in April 2012. The election of the new State Committeeman was ratified by the State Committee members in attendance at the June 23rd business meeting held in Newton.
Green narrowly lost re-election at the Presidential Primary in March 2008 after serving a four year term as State Committeeman from 2004 to 2008. The current term will expire in April 2012. The election of the new State Committeeman was ratified by the State Committee members in attendance at the June 23rd business meeting held in Newton.
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