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REAGAN DINNER 2018 IN THIS ISSUE

Fed/State Update The above are just a few of the photos from our 2018 Reagan Dinner last week. We had a Future of GOP great turnout. Thank you so much to our many sponsors, to our attendees and to our Arts in Henrico speakers. We exceeded our fundraising goals and made a lot of new friends. The full list Local & State of our sponsors appears later in this issue. Strategies for 2018 We would also like to thank Ashley Cogbill of Le Vigne Photography for her splendid Reagan Dinner Success photographic work. We take pride in supporting local businesses like Ashley's. Upcoming Events fed/state update

For too long, we have seen rogue district court judges -- recently, all Obama appointees, trying to preserve Obama-era policies by issuing country-wide injunctions to halt the implementation of laws and policies from the executive and legislative branches of government. In February, Congressman Dave Brat introduced H.R. 4927 to prevent these federal district judges from issuing country-wide injunctions. This legislation is essential to restore the federal separation of powers laid out in the Constitution. This blatant abuse of judicial power usurps the authority of the Supreme Court to make nationwide judicial decisions. More Americans need to be made aware that Congress has the power, under the Constitution, to restrain out-of-control judges and courts, and we need to start using that power.

It is time we refreshed how we approach enrollment in Virginia’s two-year and four- year colleges so that we are better serving students to reduce the cost of higher education for families, help better prepare high school students for higher education, and reduce the time it takes to get a degree. To accomplish this, Sen. Dunnavant has proposed legislation that will (i) standardize core curriculum classes between all of Virginia’s community colleges so that classes and quality are uniform, and ensure that these core curriculum classes will be accepted by Virginia’s four-year universities, (ii) create a transfer portal that will make it easy for students to find the most efficient path to the degree or certification that they want, and (iii) develop a strategic financial plan for higher education to improve affordability, which will look at the total student cost for a degree including tuition, fees and debt, the total cost to the state in funding, capital improvements and financial aid, and degree success including successful employment and underemployment.

Delegate Riley Ingram introduced HB 864, which does many things, including establishing notice provisions and required procedures to be followed in the case of escrow funds held by a real estate broker in the event of termination of a real estate purchase contract and new post-licensure curriculum requirements for new licensees of the Real Estate Board. The bill passed both houses of the General Assembly and awaits action by the Governor.

We have had an incredibly successful first session in the General Assembly and are excited about some of the things we have gotten accomplished. Some of the highlights include (1) Passed a bill to create a veteran Indicator (ID) on Virginia Driver’s Licenses at no extra cost to our Virginia veterans. Instead of having to carry around their DD- 214 or a separate ID, our almost one million Virginia veterans will be able to prove their status easily with just their driver’s license (Note - The General Assembly has been trying to get this done for 10 years, and through teamwork we got this done in our first session); and (2) Passed out of the House a resolution to designate January 14th as Makar Sankranti in Virginia. It is the celebration that marks the beginning of the harvest season (similar to our Thanksgiving). Celebrations include a variety of spiritual and cultural programs, kite flying festivals, and feasts. We were honored to work with Henrico GOP’s own Bryan Horn and Dishant Shah to honor the culture of the growing Indian-American Community in Virginia. The Future of the Republican Party and the Rising Generation

By Adam MacQueen, Contributor As young Millennials have aged, with growing responsibilities for home Without question, the demographics of ownership, families, health insurance America are changing, and the implications and paying higher taxes, economic of these changes to the future of the issues have become more important, Republican Party demand our attention. As along with a tendency toward fiscal the voting demographic in America becomes conservatism in their politics younger and more diverse, many are (Millennials: The Politically Unclaimed evaluating how the major political parties Generation, Reason-Rupe Spring 2014 will react to these changes. As younger Millennial Survey, The Reason Millennials mature and the rising Generation Foundation). Z reaches voting age, these groups are becoming an increasingly dominant political force we need to understand if we’re to maintain and grow the Republican brand. As conservatives who have traditionally struggled to appeal to younger generations, how can we adapt to these changes and grow our share of the electorate?

Younger Millennials and Generation Z can provide the Republican Party fresh opportunities to capitalize on the values, interests and priorities of these maturing and new young voters.

According to the Pew Research Center, The younger Generation Z is also Millennials (born between 1981 and 1997) are expressing a preference for fiscal now surpassing Baby Boomers as the largest conservatism, but for different reasons. generation in the electorate. Generation Z Author Selena Zito argues in a July (born after 1998) is already 22 percent of the 2017 New York Post piece, “Why the population and growing; the oldest are just Generation After Millennials Will Vote now turning voting age. Republican,” …that, having grown up in an era of rising global terrorism, school A review of recent research, polling and shootings, perpetual wars and the Great analysis reveals some important trends that Recession, this generation is security create opportunities for Republicans: and safety conscious and becoming “Millennials are more likely to identify as more fiscally cautious.” conservative than either Gen Xers or Baby Boomers were at the same age,” according to Zito points to the ethnic diversity of Jean Twenge, Professor of Psychology at San Generation Z as the reason for Diego State University, lead author on a moderating views on social issues. Gen paper in the journal Personality and Social Z (55% white) is the last majority white Psychology Bulletin (CNN.com, Sept. 7, 2016). generation in America. They are more The Future of the Republican Party and the Rising Generation

(cont'd) characteristics of the rising generation of young voters, Republican leaders must likely than older generations “…to have social lend an attentive ear to the values, circles that include different ethnic groups, interests and beliefs of young voters and races and religions.” Author Ashley Stahl voters-to-be who are not only growing in (Forbes, August 2017, “Why Democrats political clout, but also will have an Should be Losing Sleep Over Generation Z”) increasing effect on the outcome of future cites a Center for Generational Kinetics study elections. Because younger Millennials and that demonstrates this generation’s Generation Z are less attracted to either propensity for fiscal responsibility. major political party, they represent a voting demographic that is reachable by Many in Generation Z plan “…to work during both. college, keep clear of any personal debt, and start saving for retirement,” with 12 percent The future of the Republican Party looks already beginning to save for retirement, 21 promising, provided we have the percent having had a savings account since wherewithal to adapt to America’s the age of ten, and 77 percent earning their changing demographics. How we choose to own spending money. define Republican and conservative will determine our share of this new electorate The Huffington Post’s Anne Loehr found and make inroads with, rather than turn that 75 percent of Gen Z supports marriage away, younger voters. The momentum, in equality; 76 percent are concerned about many respects, is in our favor. global warming.

Regarding the political independence of members of Gen Z, the Reason-Rupe Survey found that “…34 percent of Millennials call themselves independent, over triple the rate About the Author among Americans over 30.” Adam MacQueen is a commercial real Author Jacqueline Howard (“Millennials estate analyst with a local commercial real More Conservative Than You May Think,” estate valuation and counseling firm. He CNN.com, September 7, 2016) cites David holds a degree in history from Bridgewater Hopkins, Assistant Professor of Political College, class of 2011. Science at Boston College, who suggests the reason behind the rejection of traditional political parties by younger voters may be due to the “…ideological polarization of elites…” having a “…measurable effect on the attitudes of young voters.”

Although the Republican Party took control of both houses of Congress and the Presidency in the 2016 election, given the Arts in Henrico

By Cindy Kinney, Contributor The artist members of the James River Art League dedicate this collection to the The Cultural Arts Center in Glen Allen is men and women of The Greatest more than a venue for the Henrico GOP Generation: Everyday people who Reagan Dinner. CACGA is a wonderful changed the world. I encourage you to center for the visual and performing arts take some time to see this exhibit; you which showcases local artists. will enjoy it.

Currently showing is the James River Art For more information about the James League’s “Stories of the Greatest River Art League, go to Generation.” This exhibit at the Gumenick www.jamesriverartleague. For the Gallery displays until March 18, featuring Cultural Arts Center in Glen Allen, go to artworks inspired by JRAL members www.artsglenallen.com. personal stories of the people of the Greatest Generation, along with written accounts about their inspiration and art. About the Author Member artists share, with art and Cindy Kinney has been a resident of stories, their personal inspirations or Henrico since 1990. She is a Grant and memories of The Greatest Generation - Contract Manager by day and an artist those who lived through one of the most when not preparing grant proposals. She is exhilarating and terrifying times of the a member of the Henrico GOP and a proud 20th century. (Full disclosure – I am a alumna of Roanoke College. member of JRAL, although I have no work in this exhibit.) LOCAL & STATE Lauren Hall, Visual Arts Manager of the Cultural Arts Center, described the exhibit for the Richmond Times-Dispatch:

March 10, 2018 General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die "Visitors to The Greatest Generation will be transported back to a different time in March 13, 2018 America through imagery and the Henrico Board of Supervisors Meeting accompanying stories each artist shares. 7:00 p.m. The exhibit aims to reignite memories for older guests while offering younger March 22, 2018 generations a chance to witness history Henrico School Board Meeting through the eyes and images of those who 6:30 p.m. either experienced it themselves or who were influenced by members of that generation.” Some Strategies for 2018 from Newt Gingrinch

By Bob Dutton, Editor Be ready to compete everywhere, and have the courage to fight. “We need a campaign Henrico is now in the throes of the 2018 Mid- that is going right at the philosophical basis Term election. As you can read in Adam of the modern Democratic Party.” “Go home McQueen’s article, we need to pay attention to and take on everyone. Don’t talk about safe the Gen Xers and young Millennials. In my seats.” opinion, strategies need to be developed and plans made to make sure Dave Brat is re- “…50 percent should be spent on the tax elected as our 7th District Congressman and cuts…. explaining the tax cuts and their we defeat Tim Kaine. impact at multiple levels. At a cultural level, it puts America back on the road to being an On January 31st, Newt Gingrich spoke at the entrepreneurial society. At the large RNC Winter Retreat. Regardless of what you economy level, it’s going to lead to growth.” might think of this history professor from Georgia, he said some things which, I believe, “Fifty percent of our effort from now to we need to take to heart. Without a ground election day should be very simple. We want game, the former Speaker of the House feels you to have money in your pocket, a better we may lose in 2018. Referring to the recent job, a greater future, more money in your SOTU, he said, “…every day this year that you 401k for retirement.” do not work for a Republican majority, I want you to think about Speaker Nancy Pelosi…. Referring to Donald Trump, Gingrich said, What you saw at the State of the Union was “He is describing an American party that the face of hate.” reaches out to every American, that makes the case that America is an idea worth Gingrich says we “are in a cultural civil war fighting for.” Further, “…we have a model with people who despise us.…we need to say: for success: the American model of limited You must be losing this debate on the facts so government, lower taxes, less red tape, more badly that you’re now reduced to entrepreneurship, more take-home pay, scream˜racism [sic]…We are in a cultural civil more local control, which means more local war with people who despise us.” responsibility, and a foundation of rights that come from our Creator.” Unless we understand the threat, Gingrich does not believe the traditional Republican Gingrich says we need to be serious about Party can win nationally this fall. He says we growing a stable majority. “…pick which need to be bold if we are to maintain a GOP team you like. You think it’s better to have majority in Congress. Washington spend your money, you have a great party: The Democrats. If you think it’s The former Speaker believes that strategies better for you to have the money, you have need to be designed despite the news media in a great party, the Republicans.” order to “overmatch” them. “We have to have the nerve to go nose-to-nose…. don’t complain about the news media…. The news media is About the Author the offensive wing of the other team…. Whenever you interact with the news media Bob spent many years as a broadcast writer, editor, you should assume you’re going into a war announcer and producer. Semi-retired after 35+ years in the Air Force, Bob works with the International zone.” Mission Board at their Learning Center in Rockville, and is an ordained minister. OUR 2018 rEAGAN DINNER WAS A SUCCESS!

Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and guests, we exceeded our fundraising goals for a second time in as many years. Please join us in thanking our sponsors below. Better yet, please thank them personally the next time you see them.

2018 Reagan Dinner Sponsors

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