SEPTEMBER 2020

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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE PINELLAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

As we all revel in the positive aftermath of Pinellas County the Republican National Convention and Republican Executive are motivated by the vision of America as Committee Meeting portrayed there by ordinary men and women in extraordinary circumstances, it is now MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 time for us to redouble our commitment to keeping our government in responsible hands. 7 PM General Meeting We need to re-elect President Trump, but also

need to provide him with elected officials ANNA PAULINA LUNA who will support his agenda. Just imagine Congressional Dist. 13 Candidate what he could have accomplished the past four years if he had not had to deal with the radical left and JULIE MARCUS “anonymous sources” assailing him at every turn. Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections & Candidate for Reelection We have a real opportunity to help the President by electing Anna Paulina Luna to Congress. Her opponent has voted with Nancy Feather Sound Country Club Pelosi and her radical left agenda more than 90% of the time. 2201 Feather Sound Drive, Clearwater 33762 The only way to remove Pelosi from power is to elect enough Republicans to the House. We have a real opportunity to do our (Social distancing and masks requested) part right here, right now.

PCREC OFFICE HOURS I am especially calling on each of you to acquaint yourselves with the down ballot candidates and vote for the person who will 9 AM to 4 PM represent the conservative values of our Party. Currently Pinellas Monday—Friday County has four competent, professional and ethical Constitution Officers up for re-election: Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, Supervisor of GUESTS ARE REQUESTED Elections Julie Marcus; Tax Collector Charles Thomas and Property Appraiser Mike Twitty. Retaining these positions will guarantee TO WEAR FACE MASKS conformity to the letter of the law without political bias. Our opponents see taking these offices as an opportunity to implement INSIDE their radical left agenda. We also have an opportunity to elect two new Republican County Commissioners: Larry Ahern and Page 1 — Chairman’s Message Tammy Vasquez, who are both running county wide. Both Larry Page 2 — Vice Chair’s Message and Tammy are authentic common-sense conservatives who will represent you rather than the establishment. Treasurer’s Message Page 3 — Calendar The Pinellas GOP has worked tirelessly these past months to recruit an excellent slate of candidates from the top right down to Page 4 — Annual Shootout city and district levels. All of these candidates need your support, Page 5 — Women for Trump and our office can steer you to the best place help them. Mail th Campaign Training ballots are scheduled to go out on September 29 , so know your candidates and VOTE REPUBLICAN! Poll Watcher Training Page 6 — Trump Boat Parade Pics Todd A. Jennings, Esq. Person of the Month Chairman, Pinellas Republican Party

Pinellas County Republican Executive Committee Office | 4707 140th Avenue North | Suite 208 | Clearwater, FL 33762 Phone: 727-539-6009 | Fax: 727 536-5902 | info @PinellasRepublicans.com | www.PinellasRepublicans.com

Notes from the Vice Chairman’s Message PCREC treasurer

Candidates need America is many kinds of

beautiful assistance

Many of us have felt downtrodden by all the news As the general election approaches, it’s become with which we have been inundated, coupled more and more apparent that this is indeed the with the negativity of the Democratic National most important election of our lifetime. Not only do we need to get reelected Committee Convention where darkness was the for another term, we must also concern ourselves prevalent theme. The DNC sees doom and with the Republican candidates down ballot. gloom; the RNC sees hope and optimism. Had These candidates need our help. Most people we employed a lack of optimism and hope during think that the only way to help candidates is America’s darkest days, America would not be monetarily, but there are a number of other the country of resilience, much less that ways that we can help get these Republican “Shining City on the Hill”. candidates elected.

I have been mesmerized by the many Republican One of the biggest contributions one can make Convention speakers who told stories of how to a candidate is volunteering time. Candidates they were able to triumph through the many need people to help them knock on doors, sign challenges they faced. America affords individual wave and make phone calls. You can organize or assemble a group of people to help in your liberties. First Lady Melania Trump, a woman efforts. Talking to your neighbors and friends who speaks five languages and is herself an about candidates and getting them involved is immigrant from Slovenia who proudly became an another way you can help. Candidates depend American citizen, spoke of the importance of on word of mouth to get their message out to family, children and the need to come together the community. without the constant criticism from the media that has served to only divide us as a nation. She Hosting a fundraiser is another way that you addressed racial issues and touched upon the can help our local Republican candidates. rioting and looting that only creates fear. She Raising money is not easy, especially during stated we are a nation of many religions and these times. Organizing and hosting a gathering races and are diverse. This reminded me of “E of friends, neighbors and family will help a Pluribus Unum ”. (Out of many come one.) candidate with not only getting their message out, but also raising money. Fundraisers also require volunteers to collect contributions and As refreshing as this convention has been, we obtain all the necessary contributor information. have a duty to support our country by reelecting Many times this is overlooked, so assisting in President Donald Trump. these efforts would benefit the candidates Doing otherwise would tremendously. serve to override individual freedom in favor of The November election will be here before we know it. Our candidates need your support in collectivism thereby any way that you can. I strongly encourage subjugating the people to you to get out there to help get our local the will of the government. Republican candidates elected. They need us now, more than ever. —Pam McAloon PCREC Vice Chair —Jamie Jodoin PCREC Treasurer

CALENDAR OF EVENTS—SEPTEMBER 2020 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 HRO RCTS PCTRC 6 7 HRCOPC 8 PCYR 9 10 PSBRC 11 BWRC 12 HRO PFRW BWRC RRRCTOW SPRC CPRC LUNCHEON PCREC SPRC CPRC 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 HRO PCREC TBTRC NPRC RCGL RRRCTOW NPRC 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 HRO DSPGOP SLRC SLRC PSBRC

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BELLEAIR WOMEN’S REPUBLICAN CLUB (1st Friday of the Month*) FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11*_11:30 AM *Note change of date Guest Speaker: Tribute to First Responders with Speaker Capt. Matt Bruce, retired fire fighter and Twin Towers hero Location: Belleair Country Club, 1 Country Club Lane, Belleair 33756 Contact: President MaryEllen Crowder (727) 698-3010 [email protected] www.BelleairWomensRepublicanClub.com

CENTRAL PINELLAS REPUBLICAN CLUB (2nd Thursday of the Month) THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10__4 PM Guest Speaker: Primary Elecyion Winners Location: VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM Contact: President Barbara Stephens (727) 397-3449 [email protected]

HISPANIC REPUBLICAN OUTREACH ( Every Tuesday by Appointment Only) SEPTEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Location: 4707 140th Avenue North, Suite 208, Clearwater, FL 33762 Contact: (727) 434-4008 [email protected] www.PinellasRepublicans.com

NORTH PINELLAS REPUBLICAN CLUB (3rd Thursday of the Month) THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17__6 PM Guest Speaker: TBA Location: Leo’s Italian Grill, 33286 US 19 N, Palm Harbor 34684 Contact: Ron Walker (727) 639-1511 [email protected]

PINELLAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ( 2nd Monday of the Month) MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14__7 PM Program: Anna Paulina Luna, Candidate for CD 13, & Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Julie Marcus Location: Feather Sound Country Club, 2201 Feather Sound Drive, Clearwater 33762 Contact: (727) 539-6009 [email protected] www.PinellasRepublicans.com

PINELLAS COUNTY YOUNG REPUBLICANS (2nd Tuesday of the Month) TBA Guest Speaker: TBA Location: St. Petersburg Yacht Club, 11 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg 33701 Contact: Jerick Johnston (727) 488-5703 [email protected]

PINELLAS FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN (2nd Thursday of the Month) SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12__11:30 AM Guest Speaker: Celebration of 100-Year Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage Luncheon Location: Belleair Country Club, 1 Country Club Lane, Belleair 33756 (RSVP to Jackie Ceren, 630-417-2732, by 9/2) Contact: Julie Vayne (727) 501-3078 [email protected]

PINELLAS SUNCOAST BLACK REPUBLICAN CLUB (4th Thursday of the Month) THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24__6 PM Guest Speaker: TBA Location: BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, 3800 Park Boulevard, Pinellas Park 33781 Contact: President Sheila Griffin (727) 735-5548 [email protected]

REPUBLICAN CLUB OF GREATER LARGO (3rd Monday of the Month) TBA Guest Speaker: TBA Location: Alfano’s Restaurant, 1702 Clearwater Largo Road, Clearwater, FL 33756 Contact: Jim Frishe (727) 480-5901 [email protected] www.largorepublicanclub.com

RONALD REAGAN REPUBLICAN CLUB OF TOP OF THE WORLD (2nd Tuesday of the Month) TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 8__10 AM Guest Speaker: TBA — 25 club member limit for this meeting Location: TOW Pavilion near Tennis Courts Contact: Marvin Lazernik (951) 377-0913 [email protected]

ST. PETERSBURG REPUBLICAN CLUB (2nd Wednesday of the Month) WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 9__7 PM Guest Speaker: Candidates Anna Paulina Luna, Larry Ahern and Tammy Vasquez Location: St. Petersburg Community Church, 4501 30th Avenue N., St. Petersburg 33713 Contact: Dorine McKinnon (727) 544-0470 [email protected]

SUNRISE LEADERSHIP REPUBLICAN CLUB (4th Tuesday of the Month) TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 22__7:30 AM Guest Speaker: Dr. Bill Urban Location: Perkins Restaurant, 2626 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33759 Contact: Skylar Alexander (419) 852-6389 [email protected]

TAMPA BAY TRUMP REPUBLICAN CLUB (3rd Tuesday of the Month) TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 15__6 PM Guest Speaker: TBA Location: Mugs Sports Bar & Grill, 13563 Icot Blvd., Clearwater 33760 Contact: President James Stratton (727) 410-6758 [email protected] : Tampa Bay Trump Club

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Saturday, September 12 9 am - Noon

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Wayne Mineo: PCREC BOARD

Loyal volunteer Todd Jennings, Chairman [email protected] A loyal member of PCREC since January 2013, Pam McAloon, Vice Chairman attorney Wayne Mineo has had a lifetime of suc- [email protected] cesses. At the top of his list is his family—wife Denise, to whom he has been married for 31 years, Sheila Griffin, Secretary and his three children, all of whom are college [email protected] graduates and “gainfully employed”. Jamie Jodoin, Treasurer [email protected] After graduating from Canisius College in Buffalo, NY, Wayne earned a JD at California Western School of Law in San Diego. Upon graduation, he accepted a position in Philadelphia with a large multi-state law firm. Charlotte Smith, Executive Director After successfully trying cases, he sought to further improve his trial [email protected] skills and was accepted in and graduated from the first ever Masters in Adam McGill Ross—Legal Counsel

Law (LLM) Trial Advocacy program at Temple University School of Law in Philadelphia. Wayne is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania, New Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Jersey and Florida. In 1996, Wayne and Denise moved to Florida to be [email protected] near her parents and to raise their children. In 1999 he opened his own law office, Mineo & Associates, a statewide civil litigation practice. STATE PARTY OFFICIALS

Since 1998 Wayne has volunteered with the Boy Scouts, and he has been Joe Gruters Chairman-Republican Party of FL a Safety Harbor Rotary Club member for 23 years, serving as president Dan Tucker State Committeeman more than once. He is also an NRA certified pistol, rifle and shotgun instructor, Nancy Riley State Committeewoman actively teaching classes on firearm self-protection at Wyoming Antelope

Club in Pinellas Park. He is also an avid Tampa Bay Lightening hockey fan. Attention PCREC Members:

Wayne has been an active voter since age 18 and has volunteered on RPOF County Model Constitution: Section 4—Removal for Non-Attendance at County Executive Committee Meetings political campaigns since grammar school. As a PCREC member, he (a) A county executive committee member who is absent for has always been willing to go the extra mile, doing such things as helping three (3) consecutive regular meetings without a valid excuse shall be removed from the County Executive committee as of with notarizing candidate oaths for PCREC members and dropping by the date of the third consecutive missed meeting. with treats for the office staff “just because”.