Cherry Tree Republicans: A Profile Meeting Information

Cherry Tree Republicans (CTR) celebrated its 25th When: anniversary in 2017. It consists of conservative men and Every third Tuesday of the month women in Northwest Harris County. The club supports  6:00 PM ~ Registration, Conversation, and Dinner conservative issues and is a pro-life, pro-family, pro-Israel (optional) Republican club. Its members believe in 2nd Amendment  7:00 PM ~ Meeting rights, marriage between one natural man and one natural Where: woman, peace through military strength, strong national Don Ramon’s Mexican Restaurant and border security, national sovereignty, fiscal 5505 FM 1960 Rd. West, , 77069 responsibility, and the preservation of the Judeo-Christian heritage of the . Cost: Meeting and Dinner ~ $25 At our monthly meetings, we present excellent speakers, Meeting Only (includes tea or coffee) ~ $7 which include current office holders, candidates for office, strategists, and authors. CTR maintains a strong standing in Harris County and the state because of staunch relationships with local, state and national officials as well 2020 Board Members as the club’s avid support of conservative political issues and causes. Therefore, Republican office holders, President Tina M. Riddle candidates, and other party activists are pleased to Executive Vice-President Jaymie Archer accept our invitation to speak at our monthly meetings Vice President, Membership Hugo Espinosa and special events. At our Christmas Party in 2013, CTR Secretary Jennifer Henry was privileged to have then Senator sign his Treasurer, General Account Micheline Hutson paperwork to be a candidate for Lt. Governor of the State Treasurer, PAC Micheline Hutson of Texas. Sergeant-at-Arms Jarrod Compton Director Rodney Deschamps Cherry Tree Republicans has assisted in Get Out the Vote Director Helen Nixon (GOTV) projects. Most notable was hosting a standing- Director Debi Lalor room-only “Keep Texas Red” Rally in October 2018 at the Director Marc Katz request of Lt. Governor Dan Patrick.

In March 2019, CTR presented an Educational Forum, “Update: 20 Years into the New Millennium,” with Cherry Tree Republicans History prominent speakers such as U.S. Congressman Dan In 1992 a group of like-minded individuals in Northwest Crenshaw, former Congressman Tom DeLay, and Pastor Houston led by Lee and Becky James and Kelly and Rafael Cruz. Former State Representative Mike Schofield Marcie Fessler began meeting to talk about forming a new presided over this very successful event as Emcee. conservative organization. In the beginning, they met in To assist in the election of Republicans both locally and the home of the James’ followed by a series of meetings statewide, CTR hosts candidate forums and raises funds in the home of Dr. Gene and Reina Fontenot. As a symbol to support campaigns. We encourage our members to get of honesty and truthfulness, they chose to name the club involved in the grassroots political process. CTR Cherry Tree Republicans. Soon afterward, Newt Gingrich members attend and actively participate in local, state, issued his “Contract with America” and conservatives and national GOP meetings. Our members participate in became determined to work together to claim a phone banks and block walks. They are campaigners, Republican majority in both houses of Congress. The candidates, active members of county boards of timing for such an organization was perfect. government, and elected national, state and local officials.

Cherry Tree Republicans is committed to serving our community. We are proud to continue to promote "A nation without borders is not a nation” conservative principles and ideals and to work to elect – President Ronald Reagan conservative Republicans to all levels of government.

Tina M. Riddle “The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.” President, Cherry Tree Republicans – Thomas Jefferson [email protected]

Membership in Cherry Tree Republicans

Yearly Dues: A Partial List of Past Speakers (Title at time of talk)

Dues are by calendar year – Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 ➢ Dan Patrick, Lt. Governor, State of Texas ➢ , State Senator, Senate District 7 • Individual – $25 (over the age of 17) ➢ Ken Paxton, Attorney General, State of Texas ➢ Glenn Hegar, Comptroller, State of Texas • Family – $35 (married couple over the age of 17 and ➢ Ted Poe, Congressman, 2nd District of Texas their children under the age of 17) ➢ Dan Crenshaw, Congressman, 2nd District of Texas • Student – $15 (Any full-time student 12-17) ➢ Michael McCaul, Congressman, 10th District of TX ➢ Gary Elkins, State Rep., District 135 ➢ Dr. Tom Oliverson, State Rep., District 130 Membership Benefits ➢ , State Rep., District 126 ➢ Mike Schofield, State Rep., District 132 ★ Men and Women Are Full Members at Cherry Tree! ➢ Dwayne Bohac, State Rep., District 138 ★ Eligibility to Hold Office in CTR and Vote in Club ➢ Debbie Riddle, State Rep., District 150 ➢ Patricia Harless, State Rep., District 126 Elections (except Student members) ➢ Allen Fletcher, State Rep., District 130 ★ Evening Meetings ➢ Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, Houston Business Convenient for career members and busy schedules Leader and Philanthropist 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM for registration, ➢ Pastor Rafael Cruz conversation and dinner; 7:00 PM for Meeting ➢ Tom Mechler, Chair, Republican Party of Texas ★ Political Awareness ➢ Steve Munisteri, Chair, Republican Party of Texas Candidate forums ➢ Ed Emmett, Harris County Judge Educational forums with multiple prominent speakers ➢ Tom DeLay, former Congressman 22nd District of ★ Social Activities Texas; Republican Party House Majority Leader Dinner Meetings from 2003 to 2005 Christmas Party ➢ Gilad Katz, Consul General of Israel for the ★ Newcomers Club Southwest United States Great place to meet your neighbors and make new ➢ Meir Shlomo, former Consul General of Israel friends ➢ Ron Hickman, Harris County Sheriff ★ Meet National, State & Local Leaders & Politicians ➢ Mark Herman, Constable, Harris Co., Precinct 4 Meet your U.S. Congressman, State Representative ➢ Jonathan Saenz, President, Texas Values and Senator, Sheriff, County Commissioners, Judges, ➢ Lincoln Goodwin, Harris Co. J.P., Precinct 4, Place 1 and more! ➢ David Maulsby, Executive Director, PTSD ★ Informative Speakers Foundation of America, Camp Hope Congressmen, State Legislators, Judges, Border ➢ Paul Simpson, Chair, HCRP Issues, Health Issues, Education Issues, and more! ➢ Kathaleen Wall, SREC17 ➢ Grove Norwood, The Heart of Texas Foundation ★ Discount Rate for Special Events ➢ Pastor Mark Collins portrayal of George Washington ➢ Dr. Voddie Baucham, VBM Ministries ➢ Ignacio Ramos, former U.S. Border Agent Past Presidents ➢ Susanna Hupp, author, speaker, former State Rep., Dist. 54 Edith Gibson 2018 – 2020 Drake Cameron 2001, 2002 ➢ Kelly Shackelford, President and CEO, The Liberty Dan Comstock 2015 – 2017 Cory Ortigoza 1999, 2000 Institute Edith Gibson 2012 – 2014 Tom Moon 1997, 1998 ➢ Richard “Mack” Machowicz, Former US Navy Seal, Television and Radio Host Bill Drout 2009 – 2011 Mark Blackwell 1995, 1996 ➢ Eric Golub, Nationally known conservative speaker, Mark Klecka 2008 Lee James 1993, 1994 blogger, author, entertainer Stan Stanart 2005 – 2007 Kelly Fessler 1992 ➢ Justice Dale Wainwright, Supreme Court of Texas Paul O’Finan 2003 – 2004 ➢ Lavonne Cox, Chair and Founding President, USO Auxiliary

➢ Denis DeBakey, Founding Member, USO Auxiliary, For more information about Cherry Tree Co-President, Harris County Hospital District Republicans, please visit our website at: Foundation www.CherryTreeGOP.com ➢ Dr. Kenneth L. Mattox, Professor and Distinguished Service Professor, Michael E. DeBakey Department or E-mail: of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine and Chief of

[email protected] Staff/Chief of Surgery, Ben Taub General Hospital