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WHAT'S HAPPENING
Regular Meeting (3rd Monday) Location:
Double Tree Guest Suites
5353 Westheimer
11:30 am
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December 17, 2007
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Our end of the year CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON was a resounding success featuring one of our Associate members, State Senator Dan Patrick, (District 7) as our guest speaker. Dan was elected in his first run for office with nearly 70% of the vote in 2006. He has made a difference in our community for many years and is now "making a difference" in Austin at the state level. He, also, officially installed our new officers for the RRRW Board for 2008. Numerous Republican officials and officeseekers attended our last meeting of the year. While they were there, we were able to begin helping them for the 2008 elections by signing their petitions allowing them to run.
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January 21, 2008
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We were delighted to start our new year out with attorney JACK LEE, another one of our Associates, as our speaker. He helped us kick off our 2008 year and revved us up for the upcoming national elections by reminding us why we are conservative Republicans. He will got us off to a great start in getting our mindset ready to help our candidates and defeat the LIBERAL (They don't like to be called that!) democrats.
We honored three of our outstanding lady members who have done extraordinary work for the Republican Party Texas over the years. These ladies have always been at the forefront of "making things happen" in the state of Texas, politically and through their work in the community. The honorees were: VERDENE RYDER, LOIS VAN WART AND LOUISE WHITEFORD.
They are a triumvirate that we are proud to have as members!
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February 18, 2008
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This was our "First Year Anniversary" and President's Day. It was marked by an INCREASE of 1500 % since our inception last year! We are MOVING!!! This meeting featured, CHARLES BACARISEE AND ED EMMETT as our main speakers. Both of these men are running against each other for the most important job in Harris County, that of the Harris County Judge. They acquitted themselves well and gave us a clear look at their positions in reference to the job they are running for and their background experience important in being considered for the job.
ADDITIONALLY we had Conservative Republican, former AMBASSADOR ALAN KEYES, (under President Reagan) who spoke to us at our meeting. His talk was interrupted a number of times with clapping and ended with a standing ovation. He is running as THE real conservative Republican candidate in an effort to push conservative thought and principles to make sure we, at the "grassroots" are heard LOUD and CLEAR! He will be having a rally at the Houston Baptist University on Thursday evening at 7:00. He is a great speaker! Go to listen and learn.
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February 18-29, 2008
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Early Primary Voting.. BE SURE TO VOTE!!!
MAKE A DECISION!
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February 29, 2008
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The Harris County Republican Party's Reagan Day Dinner was held at the Hilton Post Oak Hotel. The speakers were Senator JOHN CORNYN, Congressman Duncan Hunter, and former Presidential contender, Mike Huckabee. The speeches were wonderful and the RRRW was delighted to help support our Office holders and candidates by participating in the evening festivities.
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March 4, 2008
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Primary Election..THIS was YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD AND CAST A BALLOT FOR THE MAN YOU WANT TO REPRESENT YOU AS OUR COUNTRY'S LEADER. In addition we selected Republican candidates running for state and county positions.
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March 7, 2008
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The Fort Bend Conservative Club presented the biggest conservative event in Fort Bend County in 2008. It was the President’s Day Gala which featured speaker Tony Snow, Conservative Fox News Analyst and former White House Press Secretary. For more information regarding the "C" Club visitwww.fbcclub.com.
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March 17, 2008
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We were delighted to have as our St. Patrick's Day speaker the former U.S. House of Representatives Republican Whip and leader, the Honorable TOM DELAY. Mr. De Lay shared stories of his experiences from running for local office to serving in Congress AND his work that he is involved in now to rebuilding the conservative movement from the grassroots up. He shared his thoughts how conservatives can STAND STRONG and get organized for the upcoming election to counter inroads that the democrats have been making with the use of "soft money" and active participation in politics. It was a most interesting and informative meeting.
Mr. DeLay did a book signing for us. His new book, "No Retreat, No Surrender: One American's Fight" was available for purchase.
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April 21, 2008
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Associate Member, Judge John Coselli, 125th District Court, has kindly consented to speak to us on "Electing the third branch of government: What you need to know." We will be asking judges, who are running in the November election, to join us so we may meet them and be informed as to how, and where, we can be of help to them. We have a number of judges running for the 2008 election...most of them are running for re-election. So come and listen to "reasons for knowing your judges; and don't wait until you are called to court to worry about who your Judge will be...its too late then!" Remember, we need the conservative Republican vote all the way to the end of the ballot.
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May 19, 2008
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Regular Meeting –
Speaker: Paul Bettencourt. The hallmark of Paul Bettencourt’s administration has been “Smart Government,” which means being accountable to the taxpayer. As Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector since 1998, he often provides information to the public on issues impacting the taxpayer and businesses in Houston, Harris County.
Paul brought to the office his success in the private sector as a consultant for clients in industry and government and as Vice President of Sales and the Director of Sales and Marketing for ABB's Chemical, Oil and Gas Division.
Paul earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A & M University’s College of Engineering in Industrial Distribution.
Paul has held a number of positions in the Harris County Republican Party, including Vice-Chairman and Treasurer. You can regularly hear Paul on 700 AM radio as one of the 3 Amigos.
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June 16, 2008
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Regular Meeting – Speaker: Pat Lykos
“Pat” Lykos, a graduate of the University of Houston and South Texas College of Law, has dedicated her professional career to the administration of justice, starting as a Houston police officer, working her way through college and law school, and then in her own private practice as a litigator.
In 1980, the Harris County Commissioners’ Court appointed her to the newly-created bench of County Criminal Court No. 10, and she won election that year, becoming the first Republican elected to a Harris County criminal court bench.
In 1981, Governor Bill Clements appointed her as Judge of the 180th State Criminal District Court, where she presided over more than 20,000 criminal cases during .her 14 years on the court.
For the past decade, Pat has served with dedication and commitment as a senior district judge, serving as a special assignments judge, and since 2001, as Director of Special Projects for Harris County Judge Robert Eckels, and Director of Judicial and Legal Issues for Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. She has worked tirelessly in our community attacking the roots of crime through youth anti-violence programs, as well as mental health and domestic violence projects.
Pat was the former chief judge of the Harris County criminal district courts, served three terms as President of the Retired, Senior and Former Judges of Texas, and taught in programs for the Texas Center for the Judiciary, the American Bar Association, and the State Bar of Texas. She has been an adjunct professor at South Texas College of Law, and taught at the National Judicial College.
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July 21, 2008
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Regular Meeting – Speaker: U.S. House of Representative's Congressman John Culberson
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August 18, 2008
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Regular Meeting – details to be announced
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September 15, 2008
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Regular Meeting – Speaker: Justice Dale Wainwright
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September 29, 2008
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Annual Fundraising Style Show and Luncheon
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October 20, 2008
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Regular Meeting – Speaker: U.S. House of Representatives Congressman Ted Poe
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November 17, 2008
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Regular Meeting – Speaker: Michael O'Brien, head of Homeland Security for Harris County.
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December 15, 2008
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Regular Meeting – details to be announced
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