Event Roundup - Week of Feb. 20

This Week:

Thursday, February 23:

Montgomery County Republican Executive Committee

What:  Regular Meeting

When:  6 p.m.

Where:  GOP headquarters on Vaughn Road

Friday, February 24:

Alabama Republican Party

What:   Winter Dinner / Meeting
When:  Dinner: 6 p.m. Friday / Meeting: 10 a.m. Saturday
Where:  Birmingham, AL
Details:  The Alabama Republican Party will hold its Winter Dinner at the historic Tutwiler Hotel in Birmingham.  Tickets are $150 per person ($75 for Capitol Club Members).  Rooms at the Tutwiler are available for a special rate of $99/night (code: GOP).  The Winter Meeting will be held Saturday at the Birmingham Sheraton Hotel. 

Coming Soon:

ALL WEEK:

Capital City Republican Women

What: AFRW Legislative Days

When: March 21-22, Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center, Montgomery

Details: Sponsored by the Alabama Federation of Republican Women, this two-day conference attracts Republicans from around the state. CCRW Program Chair Dottye Hannan is key to its planning success.  Visit AFRW website for registration form.  Note early bird registration discounts on this AFRW legislative form.

Tuesday, February 28:

River Region Republican Club

What:   February Meeting
When:  12:00 p.m.
Where:  Farmer's Market Cafe, 315 South McDonough Street, Montgomery
Details:  Speaker TBA, No reservation required.  

Tuesday, February 28:

Montgomery County Teenage Republicans

What:  Regular meeting

When:  6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Where:  GOP Headquarters on Vaughn Road

Roby Opposes $167 Billion Increase to U.S. Deficit

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Maintaining her commitment to reduce deficit spending, U.S. Representative Martha Roby opposed legislation today that would add more than $100 billion to the national debt. Roby made the following comments after the vote:

“Everyone knows that the temporary payroll tax holiday, which undermines the long-term health of social security in favor of a short term economic stimulus—was originally meant to last one year. Now, faced with a tough choice, Congress and the President balked, extending the tax holiday for another year while refusing to pay for it. The effect of this unprincipled approach is an even greater shortfall in the Social Security trust fund, on which millions of senior citizens rely.

“In the end, the legislation approved today will add more than $167 billion to the deficit over the next three years. That is a shocking step backward in our effort to rein in deficits. In a single vote, Congress canceled out all of the spending reductions that we fought for and achieved last fiscal year.”

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The House of Representatives passed the legislation by a vote of 293-132. The Senate approved the bill 60 to 36. Every Republican member of Alabama’s House and Senate delegations opposed the plan.

REMINDER: River Region Candidate Fair - Monday, Feb. 20th

The Montgomery County Republican Club will NOT be holding its regular meeting at Faulkner on Monday. We are asking all members to attend the Wetumpka TEA Party's River Region Candidate Fair Monday 6:30 to 8:30 at the Wetumpka Civic Center.

Join CCRW Thursday Night!

Come to GOP Headquarters this Thursday, February 16th for a Meet and Mingle, hosted by the Capital City Republican Women.  Wounded Warrior Family Foundation Chief Executive Lt. Col. Thomas Doane, (USFA-R), is guest speaker. Founded in Alabama, this non-profit contributes to the welfare, support and education and/or retraining of the spouses and children of wounded warriors. 

The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per person.

Event Roundup for Week of February 13

This Week:

ALL WEEK: Montgomery County Teenage Republicans What: Voter Registration Drive When: Teenage Republicans will host voter registration drives at the following: Tuesday - Thursday: St. James School in the hallway outside the high school office Wednesday: Teen Cafe at St. Bede's Church (6:30 p.m.) Wednesday: Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School in the cafeteria during lunch Others: Eastwood Christian School, L.A.M.P., and Alabama Christian Academy

ALL WEEK: Capital City Republican Women What: Jewelry Sale Details: Just in time for Valentine's Day or just to show your GOP pride!  CCRW Ways and Means Chairman Janet Lewis has beautiful Republican jewelry on sale.  Take advantage of these discounted prices.  Contact Janet Lewis at 334-567-9872 or jwlhandmade@elmore.rr.com for more information.

Thursday, February 16: Capital City Republican Women What: Meet & Mingle When: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Where: GOP Headquarters, 2801-V Vaughn Plaza Road (map) Details: Wounded Warrior Family Foundation Chief Executive Lt. Col. Thomas Doane, (USFA-R), is guest speaker. Founded in Alabama, this non-profit contributes to the welfare, support and education and/or retraining of the spouses and children of wounded warriors. Cost $10 per person.

Coming Soon:

Monday, February 20: Wetumpka TEA Party  What: River Region Candidate Fair When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Wetumpka Civic Center, 410 South Main St., Wetumpka, AL 36092 Details: ***The Montgomery County Republican Club has cancelled its February 20th meeting and is encouraging its members to attend this event*** You are cordially invited to the Wetumpka TEA Party's "River Region Candidate Fair". The Candidate Fair will be set up like a "Job Fair". Each candidate will have a table/booth with their promotional information. Citizens will have the opportunity to ask questions and get to know the candidates. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact the Wetumpka TEA Party at 334-514-8174 or send an email to Becky@WetumpkaTeaParty.com.

Friday, February 24: Alabama Republican Party What:   Winter Dinner / Meeting When:  Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Friday / Meeting: 10:00 a.m. Saturday Where:  Birmingham, AL Details:  The Alabama Republican Party will hold its Winter Dinner at the historic Tutwiler Hotel in Birmingham.  Tickets are $150 per person ($75 for Capitol Club Members). Rooms at the Tutwiler are available for a special rate of $99/night (code: GOP). The Winter Meeting will be held Saturday at the Birmingham Sheraton Hotel. To reserve a seat at the Montgomery County Executive Committee's table, contact Lewis Kelly at 272-8533 (home),  850-3052 (cell), or lawdawg09@charter.net.

Tuesday, February 28: River Region Republican Club What: February Meeting When: 12:00 p.m. Where: Farmer's Market Cafe, 315 South McDonough Street, Montgomery Details: Speaker TBA, No reservation required.

Event Roundup for Week of February 6th

This Week:

Monday, February 6:
Capital City Republican Women
What:  Board Meeting
When:  1 p.m.
Where:  GOP Headquarters, 2801-V Vaughn Plaza Road (map)
Details:  Planning session for incoming board members.

Tuesday, February 7:
Alabama Legislature
What:  2012 Regular Session Begins
When:  12:00 p.m.
Where:  State Capitol, Montgomery, AL

Thursday, February 9:
Town Hall Meeting:  City and Charter Schools
What:  Town Hall Meeting
Where:  Hutchinson Missionary Baptist Church, 860 Grove Street
When:  6:30 p.m.
Details:  Hosted by City Councilor Tracy Larken, this town hall meeting is free and open to the public.  Meet at the GOP Headquarters at 5:30 p.m. to carpool.

Coming Soon:

Thursday, February 16:

Capital City Republican Women

What:  Meet & Mingle
Where:  GOP Headquarters, 2801-V Vaughn Plaza Road
When:  5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Details:  Wounded Warrior Family Foundation Chief Executive Lt. Col. Thomas Doane, (USFA-R), is guest speaker. Founded in Alabama, this non-profit contributes to the welfare, support and education and/or retraining of the spouses and children of wounded warriors.  Cost $10 per person with reservations to jannew3b@aol.com.

Monday, February 20:

Wetumpka TEA Party
What:  River Region Candidate Fair
When:  6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where:  Wetumpka Civic Center, 410 South Main St., Wetumpka, AL 36092 (map)
Details:  You are cordially invited to the Wetumpka TEA Party's "River Region Candidate Fair". The Candidate Fair will be set up like a "Job Fair".  Each candidate will have a table/booth with their promotional information.  Citizens will have the opportunity to ask questions and get to know the candidates.  If you have any additional questions please feel free to contact the Wetumpka TEA Party at 334-514-8174 or send an email to Becky@WetumpkaTeaParty.com.

Friday, February 24:
Alabama Republican Party
What:   Winter Dinner / Meeting
When:  Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Friday / Meeting: 10:00 a.m. Saturday
Where:  Birmingham, AL
Details:  The Alabama Republican Party will hold its Winter Dinner at the historic Tutwiler Hotel in Birmingham.  Tickets are $150 per person ($75 for Capitol Club Members).  Rooms at the Tutwiler are available for a special rate of $99/night (code: GOP).  The Winter Meeting will be held Saturday at the Birmingham Sheraton Hotel.  To reserve a seat at the Montgomery County Executive Committee's table, contact Lewis Kelly at 272-8533 (home),  850-3052 (cell), or lawdawg09@charter.net.