OCTOBER 2020

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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE PINELLAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

For the next several weeks we need every Pinellas County freedom-loving voter actively engaged to Republican Executive make sure we elect Republicans to serve at Committee Meeting every level of government. It goes without saying the choices are clear between President Trump and the Democrats’ national agenda. As MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 the recent riots and violence across the nation have demonstrated, it is now more important than ever to also focus on electing 7 PM General Meeting Republicans at the local level. Respecting

and maintaining law and order begins at Rob Smith, the municipal and county level. Electing Contributor Turning Point US qualified, principled, responsible candidates to constitutional offices, the county commission and the state legislature will help ensure what has happened across the nation, Feather Sound Country Club and most recently in St. Petersburg, will not happen again. 2201 Feather Sound Drive Clearwater, FL 33762 The Pinellas GOP needs you to help in this effort and to get started today. There are several opportunities for volunteering. The Trump Campaign and local Republican candidates need volunteers to (Social distancing and masks requested) canvass neighborhoods and make phone calls. The Pinellas GOP needs more volunteers to hand out ballot recommendations at early voting sites and at the precincts on election day and drivers to PCREC OFFICE HOURS assist voters in getting to the polls for early and election day voting. Please call the GOP office at 727-539-6009 to sign up. 9 AM to 4 PM Also, please utilize text, email, Twitter, Face Book or Instagram Monday—Friday to get the message out to vote for and Tammy Vasquez for County Commission and Stephanie Meyer for Pinellas County School Board. Those races, in particular, have high stakes GUESTS ARE REQUESTED for the future of the county and its education system.

TO WEAR FACE MASKS From now through Election Day, sign waving can be very effective for local candidates’ name recognition. Take the initiative to invite a few friends to join you at a busy intersection in your area for a couple of hours during a morning or afternoon drive time. Saturday mornings INSIDE are a great time also. You can pick up signs from the GOP office or from your candidate of choice. We are ready to assist you with organizing and advertising any such event. Page 1 — Chairman’s Message 2020 General Election ballot recommendations are on the GOP website: Page 2 — Vice Chair’s Message www.pinellasrepublicans.com. Please pass this information along Secretary’s Message to those wanting guidance on non-partisan positions, Constitutional Amendments and judicial retention. If you are on social media, Page 3 — Calendar please visit Pinellas GOP on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, like our pages and share our posts on your timeline. Page 4 — Women for Trump Pics Page 5 — Shootout Pics We must win this election because the alternative is unthinkable! Page 6 — Debate Watch Pics Todd A. Jennings, Esq. Persons of the Month Chairman, Pinellas Republican Party

Pinellas County Republican Executive Committee Office | 4707 140th Avenue North | Suite 208 | Clearwater, FL 33762

Notes from the Vice Chairman’s Message PCREC secretary

An active Dismissing race: A case for class, culture and color

citizenry America’s marriage to the embraced and exported term of “race” now challenges the heart of the Traveling through Colorado, seeing this nation’s governing structures and systems with “race wars”. beautiful state and meeting a few of its As inflammatory rhetoric flies from one person against another, citizens made me realize how similar the Democratic Party has mastered the usage of a term we as active citizens feel about what is developed from America’s barbaric division of people by non- existent anatomical structure and purported character qualities. happening to our country. Law and order, The Republican Party, while still using the classifications for taxes, regulations and the economy reign get-out-the-vote (GOTV) campaigns, has mastered levels of supreme as issues that are of concern. indifference to the harm the classifications spark in the nation’s Another important issue is liberty. Is it conscious. Despite the fact that the American Association of slipping away from us? Physical Anthropologists deems the term “race” obsolete, finding that there is no basis in human biology for its use , I have had the distinct pleasure of seeing the nation perpetuates the myth through every employment more Trump -Pence signs and flags than or school application, birth certificates, professional license, that of their opponents in Colorado. For corporate filing, census re-districting and even our vote. The the second time, a recall petition for the idea utilized to enslave the captives of other nations and elevate purported superiority of British ancestry is alive and removal of Governor Polis of Colorado well in America. for his oil and gas regulations, gun control measures, sex education in public schools Decent, hardworking people are stuck in a two-century old and the extension of a statewide mask narrative and wonder why daily news reports tout the increasing mandate is being circulated. separation, not by class, culture or color, but by race. Cultural norms and prejudices have been developed by “race”, College students are on lockdown due (structural inequality) to obscure humanity and embrace to new COVID 19 cases. To quote from “racism”. As long as America was homogenous with few people the Colorado Sun (September 14, 2020): of Italians, German, Asians, Spanish, Jewish or African descent, "People are madder than hell this time there was an understanding of “class” — those with economic superiority. Only 55 years ago did Congress in 1965 seek to out,” Merschel, a Republican who lives undue the bi-partisan Immigration Act of 1924 which embedded in Grand Junction, said in an interview quotas, seeking to safeguard the “racial” and ethnic composition on Monday when asked how he plans to of the Anglo-Saxon Model. collect the signatures needed to force a recall election. “I mean, the high In order to accurately discern the political ideology of sects schoolers can’t play football, but the of people, we must embrace things that are real. First, the Denver Broncos can.” economic class or ruling class is a factor that changes the experience of the voter and diminishes most other aspects of their voting prowess. This is the reason we monitor the financial Will there be consequences? As Floridians, originators and instigators when great donations are made for we chose both Governor Ron DeSantis inventions or non-organic riots or tumult are sparked in the and a Republican general populous. Although the heritage of over 80 percent of controlled State “African-Americans” emerge from slavery, recent leaders like House and Senate. Senator Kamala Harris and Former President Barak Obama do May the same not share the taint of their forefather being chattel or considered happen in Colorado . as a possession. Colors, whether a shade of caramel, pecan tan or dark chocolate, are all associated with being “black” in America, and distinctions are discernable in sectors like education and employment. This is the reason discrimination statutes —Pam include the term “color” as a basis for disparities in treatment. McAloon PCREC Vice If not race, then what is the best way to know a political Chair constituency? The best classification is by culture (nationality

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS—OCTOBER 2020 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 BWRPC RCTS Fashion Show HRCOPC PCYR PSBRC BWRC PCTRC 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 HRO CPRC PCREC SPRC PFRWCPRC 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 HRO PCREC SPRC RCGL RRRCTOWPCYR NPRC RRRCTOW 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 DSPGOP SLRC RCGL HRO NPRC TBTRC PSBRC

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BELLEAIR WOMEN’S REPUBLICAN CLUB (1st Friday of the Month) FRIDAY OCTOBER 2__11:30 AM Guest Speaker: “All Aflutter for Fashion” BWRPC Fashion Show 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 OCTOBER 8__4 PM Guest Speaker: Maureen/Larry Ahern, Nick DiCeglie, Matt Tito Location: VIRTUAL MEETING Contact: President Barbara Stephens (727) 397-3449 [email protected] CPRC@Pinellas Republicans.com

HISPANIC REPUBLICAN OUTREACH ( Every Tuesday by Appointment Only) OCTOBER 6, 13, 20 & 27 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 OCTOBER 22__6 PM Guest Speaker: Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri Location: Leo’s Italian Grill, 33286 US 19 N, Palm Harbor 34684 Contact: Ron Walker (727) 725-4241 [email protected]

PINELLAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ( 2nd Monday of the Month) MONDAY OCTOBER 12__7 PM Program: Rob Smith, Contributor Turning Point USA 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) TUESDAY OCTOBER 13__6 PM Guest Speaker: Pinellas County School Board Forum—4 Candidates Location: St. Petersburg Yacht Club, 11 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg 33701 Contact: Jerick Johnston (727) 537-0059 [email protected]

PINELLAS FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN (2nd Thursday of the Month) THURSDAY OCTOBER 8__6:30 PM Guest Speaker: Tim Bryce on Polling Myths Location: 1530 N. McMullen Booth Road, #D2, Clearwater 33759 Contact: Julie Vayne (727) 501-3078 [email protected]

PINELLAS SUNCOAST BLACK REPUBLICAN CLUB (4th Thursday of the Month) THURSDAY OCTOBER 22__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) MONDAY OCTOBER 19__7 PM Guest Speaker: Candidates Final Push - Reservations Required 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 OCTOBER 13__6 PM Guest Speaker: TBA Location: Belleair/Sunshine Room WEST Activity Center, Top of the World 33763 Contact: Marvin Lazernik (951) 377-0913 [email protected]

ST. PETERSBURG REPUBLICAN CLUB (2nd Wednesday of the Month) WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 14__6 PM Guest Speaker: Rep.Chris Sprowls, Incoming Speaker of the House Location: St. Petersburg Community Church, 30th Avenue N., St. Petersburg 33710 Contact: Barbara Haselden (727) 709-7039 [email protected] [email protected]

SUNRISE LEADERSHIP REPUBLICAN CLUB (4th Tuesday of the Month) TUESDAY OCTOBER 27__7:30 AM Guest Speaker: Florida Senator Ed Hooper 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 OCTOBER 20__6 PM Guest Speaker: TBA Location: Mugs Sports Bar & Grill, 13563 Icot Blvd., Clearwater 33760 Contact: President James Stratton (727) 410-6758 [email protected] Facebook: Tampa Bay Trump Club Women for Trump Bus Tour visits Pinellas County September event brings Trump surrogates/speakers and a large crowd The big pink Women for Trump bus rolled up to the Pinellas GOP office on September 19 and out came, shown from left, Pam Bondi, Co-Chair Women for Trump Advisory Board; Erin Perrine, Director of Press Communications; Katrina Campins, Co- Chair, Women for Trump Advisory Board; Mercedes Schlapp, Senior Advisor; and ,

On Saturday September 29, Pinellas GOP held its 4 th Annual Shootout at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays in Land O’Lakes. Due Shootout Teams to Covid -19, this was the first fundraiser of the year; therefore, Chris Sprowls for Gus Bilirakis for Pinellas GOP is especially grateful to all those who sponsored State Representative Congress and participated in this event. Brant Bartlett Gus Garos Kyle Bartlett Theodora Garos Bruce Bartlett Frank Karakosta Kayla Wade George Karstantinidis

Justin Homberg Joe Sprowls Nick DiCeglie for State Representative Robert Cuccio Ted Clegg Nick DiCeglie Bob Kreps Robert Eckard Law Adam Ross Robert Eckard Matt Lettelleir Holly White Brittany Graska Petika Management Lydia Wardell Group

Florida Chiropractic Roberts Landscaping Association & Metal Craft Services Jack Hebert Mike Roberts Mike Roberts D.C. Gene Pleus Cris Langheier, D.C. Gene Ahearn Frank Farkas, D.C. Charles Thomas Ray Blacklidge Attorney at Law Mike Twitty for Ray Blacklidge Property Appraiser Dan Ewin Mike Twitty Jason Saxon Sam Twitty Bradford Saxon Berny Jacques Nick Wade John Jerger Tom Jerger Individual Shooters Bob Truman Keith Burkhardt Brian Adamski John Burkhardt Breakfast & Coffee Sponsor:

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and ethnicity). Knowing the nation of origin and the ethnic group within that nations reveals more about entrenched biases and philosophies of life. When a black or brown person of Jamaican, Philippine or Mediterranean descent arrives in America, it is an insult to not acknowledge the nation of their birth; it is a recipe for failure to presume now that this voter merges into the African-American “race” by experience or ideology. The options for filling out statistical data on forms are only by color. We even have an absurd classification for Hispanic-Black.

Being an American is an ideology. It is a unifying call toward freedom and liberty for all. “One nation under God.” Former President Bush said that although “we are not united by blood, birth or soil … we are united by ideals that move us beyond our backgrounds, lift us above our interests and teach us what it means to be citizens.” In every call for voters to shift their party affiliation, as Republicans we can no longer cower to mythical prescripts use the Marxist tactics of pitting one group against another, but utilize the great “we” as the classification under which our ideals and The first 2020 Presidential Debate between President Donald set of values will win. Trump and challenger Joe Biden was held September 29.

Debate watch parties were held at Quaker Steak and Lube (top photo) and at Mugs Sports Bar & Grill. —Sheila Griffin PCREC Secretary

QUALITY QUARTET: PCREC BOARD

Bob Owens, Chris Dunbar, Todd Jennings, Chairman John Dunbar, Ed Poncel [email protected]

Pam McAloon, Vice Chairman [email protected] As you travel around Pinellas County you should see lots of 4’ x 8’ Trump/Pence 2020 signs, and we are indebted to some Sheila Griffin, Secretary wonderful men who volunteered to install them. When the [email protected] call went out that the Trump Campaign had provided us Jamie Jodoin, Treasurer with 50 large signs and we needed men with trucks who [email protected] could pick them up from the lumber yard where a generous donor had them framed, these four men stepped up and completed the task in record time. Charlotte Smith, Executive Director

Pinellas County is 38 miles long and 15 miles wide at its [email protected] widest point, so we divided the work into three areas. Signs in Adam McGill Ross—Legal Counsel

upper Pinellas were installed by Bob Owens (assisted by helpers Dan and Dave), mid -county signs were installed by Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Chris Dunbar and John Dunbar and south county by Ed [email protected] Poncel and a helper. In a few cases the signs were ripped down by vandals and had to be replaced, but our guys were STATE PARTY OFFICIALS willing to go right back out and put them back up. They did this as volunteers, completely at their own expense and on their own time. Joe Gruters Chairman-Republican Party of FL Dan Tucker State Committeeman We are also appreciative of the many property owners who Nancy Riley State Committeewoman were willing to take a public stand to support our president. As we live in unprecedented times of an insidious cancel culture, it takes a lot of courage to risk ones livelihood in Attention PCREC Members: defense of freedom of expression. RPOF County Model Constitution: Section 4—Removal for Non-Attendance at County Executive Committee Meetings As we move into the waning weeks of this campaign, more (a) A county executive committee member who is absent for three (3) consecutive regular meetings without a valid excuse opportunities for volunteers to help with projects such as shall be removed from the County Executive committee as of this will occur. Please be ready to step up as these men the date of the third consecutive missed meeting. have done and victory will be ours!