The Rossmoor Republican Seniors for a Government of Principle above Politics

September 2017

Joseph Russoniello

Upon graduating Law School Joseph P. Russeoniello was appointed a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and later served as an Assistant District Attorney for the City and County of San Francisco before joining Cooley Godward Kronish LLP in 1975. Mr. Russoniello was appointed by President Ronald Reagan and confirmed by the United States Senate to serve as U.S. Sept. 11, 2001 Attorney for the Northern District. From January 1982 to March 1990, Russoniello served his first term as the U.S. Inside This Issue Attorney for the Northern District of California. Mr. Russoniello personally prosecuted Larry Layton of the Peoples Temple for his part in the murder of Congressman Leo Ryan in President’s Message 2 Jonestown, Guyana, and tried several other high profile criminal and civil cases.

Monthly Movie 2 Mr. Russoniello’s office prosecuted the Hitachi and Mitsubishi corporations for their theft of IBM secrets; Jerry Whitworth and James D. Harper Jr. in separate espionage cases; and dozens of white collar crime cases involving financial institution fraud, money laundering, Membership Drive 3 securities fraud, public corruption, defense procurement fraud, other government contract fraud, export control violations, copyright infringement and trademark New Members 3 counterfeiting.

Survey 3 Until his resignation, Mr. Russoniello was a member of the United States Attorney General’s Advisory Committee, served as chairman of its White Collar Crime Subcommittee and was a member of the Economic Crime Council of the Department of RCR Leadership 3 Justice. Club Calendar 4 Before returning to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Mr. Russoniello was Senior Counsel and resident in the San Francisco office of Cooley Godward Kronish LLP where he was a Dinner Menu 4 member of the Litigation department and the practice group for Business Crimes & Regulatory Defense. Mr. Russoniello also served as Dean of the San Francisco Law School Dinner Reservation for five and a half years until his resignation in July 2007. F o r m Appointed by President George W. Bush and confirmed by the United States Senate, he Included in this issue is a blue served his second term as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California from 2007- dinner reservation form. All 2010. The territory of U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California encompasses reservations and cancellations MUST be received by Noon, the 15 counties from the Oregon-California border to Monterey, including the San Thursday, September 14,2017. Walk Francisco Bay Area. Upon taking office, Mr. Russoniello indicated that his priorities during -Ins cannot be accommodated. his second term would include national security, helping to get guns off the street and Reservations are required for both prosecuting Internet child pornography distribution. dinner and for speaker only. Questions? Call Gayla Manning, Join us for dinner catered by Scott’s and hear Mr. Russoniello speak on “California vs. Trump, War or Peace”, What ignoring or disobeying federal law can mean for all of us. Ambassadors Chair - 262-2584

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Pag The President’s Message

Your Board has designated September for our Membership Drive!! Please consider bringing friends to our September dinner meeting as guests will pay the same price as members ($28). Your Board continues its efforts to grow our Club and your September guests will be treated to an outstanding Speaker. Mr. Joe Russoniello was appointed by President Ronald Reagan and confirmed by the United States Senate to serve as U.S. ED MANNING Attorney for the Northern District. He personally prosecuted Larry Layton of the President - 2017 Peoples Temple for his part in the murder of Congressman Leo Ryan in Jonestown, Guyana, and Mr. Russoniello has tried several other high profile criminal and civil cases.

So bring a friend, enjoy a fine dinner from Scott’s Seafood and the camaraderie of Rossmoor Republicans!

If you believe the narrative of the national main stream media, the country is falling apart under the leadership of President Trump. This is further from the truth. Unemployment is low, business is investing in the U.S. with new plants, inflation remains under control and over reaching environmental regulations are being eliminated.

We Republicans need to continue to write, call and email both House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell to support President Trump’s efforts to repeal Obamacare, reform our tax structure, bolster our military and national infrastructure.

Here in California, Republicans are not over the passage of the 10 year extension of Cap & Trade. Assembly Leader, Chad Mayes is in a battle to retain his position. I have had conversations with Catherine Baker who voted to extend. While I don’t agree with her rationale, she may be coming to a future meeting to explain her vote. Stay tuned!

Cheers! Ed

American Graffiti to be shown on Wednesday, September 20 at 4 pm in the Peacock Hall

This 1973 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film, directed and co-written by George Lucas, stars Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Harrison Ford, Cindy Williams, Mackenzie Phillips and Wolfman Jack. In a series of vignettes, it is a study of the cruising and rock and roll cultures popular among the post-WWII baby boom generation. Set in Modesto, CA, this film has been selected by the US Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry.

The film is rated PG, runs 112 min. and will be shown with English Language captions.

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Board of Directors

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Ed Manning, President 262-2584

Joan Leonard, Vice President 510-501-6769 During our September Membership Drive, we encourage you to bring friends to our September Dinner Meeting on Tuesday, Stephanie Siri, Secretary 658-0323 September 19th. Social time begins at 5:15 pm, dinner at 6 pm and our guest speaker, Mr. Russonielllo at 7 pm. For dinner, Susie White, Treasurer 788-4479 guests will pay $28.00 which is the same price as members.

Everyone’s help is needed to grow our Club so ask a friend to Directors be our guest at the September Dinner Meeting. They will Fran Cavenaugh, Director at Large enjoy a very interesting Speaker as well as a fine meal 945-7211 prepared by Scott’s! Karen Davis Editor, The Rossmoor Republican Let’s hope they decide to join!! 828-403-5671

Mike DeNunzio, Director at Large 415-317-0155 New Members Carol Hehmeyer, Program Chair 705-7464 William L Race Irma Griffith Welcome John and Constance Linneman Vickie Hipkiss, Webmaster 933-5512 Diane Kern Ronald & Janice Wren Mary Beth Hodge. Director at Large 954-1158

Join Our Club! Mary Hufford, Director at Large Call Marlys Siegel - 262-8185 788-9611

Annual Membership Dues - $15 per Person / $25 per Household John Littig, Publty Mail to: 5201 Terra Granada, #2A, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 256-8558

Pamela Parsons - Past President 831-1808

REPUBLICAN CLUB OF ROSSMOOR Marlys Siegel, Membership Walnut Creek, California 262-8185

Clair Weenig, Director at Large 287-9795 ACTIVITIES SURVEY

Don’t forget to complete the short Republican Club Activities Survey! A Ambassadors Co-Chairs copy is enclosed for your convenience. It’s due by September 15. Sheryle Morgan 209-4798 Please drop it at the Republican Club Mailbox at Gateway. Gayla Manning Let us know what activities you would like to see the club participate in. 262-2584

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Ambassadors : Monday, Sept 18 11:00 am, Bunker Rm, Creekside 2017 Dinner Meeting: Tuesday, Sept 19, 5:15 pm, Tahoe Rm, Event Center Movie: Wednesday, Sept 20, 4:00 pm, Peacock Theatre, Gateway Board Meeting: Tuesday, Sept 26, 1:30 pm, Bunker Rm, Creekside Dinner Meeting - Tuesday, Sept 19, 2017 Tahoe Room, Event Center 5:15 pm Social Time, 6:00 pm Dinner A HOSTED WINE AND BEER BAR WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 6:00 pm MENU Spinach Salad w/ Balsamic Vinaigrette Stuffed Pork Loin w/ Marsala Wine Sauce - Cheddar Mashed Potatoes Green Beans with Toasted Almonds Dessert: Chocolate Mousse, Whipped Cream, Chocolate Shavings VEGETARIAN OPTION: Pasta Primavera, W/ Roasted Garlic, Sundried Tomatoes, Julienne Zucchini, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sourdough Bread and Sweet Butter Decaf Coffee or Tea

Reservation Deadline: Noon on Thursday, September 14, 2017 Reservation Questions: Gayla Manning - 262-2584 Page 4