tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10433499544093968562012-02-16T09:54:15.920-05:00Mission Statement:LCREC purpose is to educate all potential voters about the Republican Party platform through the promotion of honest men and women for local government positions, community activities, precinct organization, fundraising, and enhanced community relationships to encourage year round support and enthusiasm leveraging our combined expertise and the latest innovations in technology.Michelle Finnenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079728621241891297noreply@blogger.comBlogger351100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043349954409396856.post-49071656443206831762011-12-03T12:51:00.004-05:002011-12-03T12:54:33.767-05:00

We have been asked by our Florida Republican Senators to provide positive feedback and support for the proposed state senate redistricting plan S000S9004 to help offset the torrent of negative democrat-led comments. If you could please take the time to review the maps and provide any positive feedback in one of the ways below before Tuesday, December 6, 2011.The Florida Senate staff released two

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With sadness and a heavy heart, I must report that Florida has lost a great leader and public servant. Today, the Republican Party of Florida’s Chairman Dave Bitner lost his courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).It has been the honor of a lifetime to work by Chairman Bitner’s side. Not only was Dave a born leader, he was an exemplary man in every sense. In honor of his

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Presidential candidate John Davis' Votercade across America grass rootscampaign tour will be stopping in our areaWHERE: Bronson, FL - Levy County Courthouse Steps at 355 S. Court St. inBronson.WHEN: Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 11:42 AMAll tour stops are open to the public.Thank you for your support of Republican Candidates running for office.For more information on John Davis, visit

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Congressman Rich Nugent, District 5 will be in Chiefland tomorrow.The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 at:Chiefland City Hall214 E. Park AvenueChiefland, FLFrom 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.http://nugent.house.gov/press-release/nugent-holds-emergency-budget-meetings-across-district

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Just a quick reminder, The Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, Dave Bitner will the guest speaker at the Yankeetown-Inglis Republican Club Luncheon tomorrow. It's not too late to purchase your tickets.When: 3/19/11Where: Inglis/Yankeetown Community CenterTime: 12:00pmCost: $10.00 for Club Members and $15.00 for non club membersFor any additional information please call 352-447-2622 or

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On September 20th, State Senator Steve Oelrich would like to invite you to a Meet and Greet in Levy County, at the BubbaQue's Restaurant located at 116 N Main Street in Chiefland, FL from 6-7pm. It'll be a great opportunity to meet someone who's been working hard for you and your families over the years. As your Senator, he's been fighting to help small businesses create new jobs, keep our

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Come visit us at the Chiefland Watermelon Festival, June 5th from 8am to 3pm! Stop by and pick up a Levy County Republican Bumper Sticker or a fan to say cool; or sign up on our mailing list. Find out who is running for office and pick up your favorite candidate's literature or bumper stickers.Need more info: http://www.chieflandwomansclub.org/Watermelon_Festival.htmlHope to see you there!

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The Levy County Republican Executive Committee presents the annual Lincoln / Reagan Dinner, Friday April 23, 2010 at 6:30 pm at the Tommy Usher Center in Chiefland, FL.Rick Tyler has been part of former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich’s team for the last ten years and currently serves as his Spokesperson. Rick is also the Founding Director of Renewing American Leadership (ReAL) dedicated to

Michelle Finnenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079728621241891297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043349954409396856.post-46120753708419730882010-03-22T17:25:00.004-04:002010-03-22T17:32:59.115-04:00

RNC Conference Call today...Michael Steele urges Fire Nancy Pelosi and repeal this terrible Healthcare bill - go to www.firenancypelosi.comThe Federal Government will also create 16,000 IRS Jobs to enforce healthcare legislation. If you do not buy into the public option you will be fined by the IRS/federal government.Chairman Steele went on to let us know...did you know at the last minute they

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It is over a month old, but have you heard about it...The Florida Senate unveiled Transparency Florida on January 20, 2010. This is an initiative to make every level of the state’s budget available to Floridians online with an easy-to-navigate website. The site provides Floridians unprecedented access to explore the state’s operating budget and expenditures in real time, providing you the

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Ladies and Gentlemen,On our RPOF county chairman call today, Chairman Jim Greer. He will be "putting the party first" and he is resigning effective 2/20/10. He will call a special meeting that Saturday in the effort to elect a new chairman of the Republican party and will excercise all authority until then.He says the internal discords that have been going on have many political agenda's and at

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A great bunch of Fact sheets from Congressman Cliff Stearns office we wanted to share with everyone, please check them out when you have the opportunity.Fact Sheet: Speaker Pelosi’s Government Takeover of Health Care Will Destroy Small Business Jobs http://gopleader.gov/UploadedFiles/11-04-09_GOP_Health_Care_Alternative_-_Small_Business_Jobs.pdfFact Sheet: Speaker Pelosi’s Government Takeover of

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Pompano Beach, Florida – Marco Rubio, Edward Lynch, and Robert Lowry announced that they will be joining many other conservative leaders at “Candidate Fest”.“We are pleased that these outstanding conservative candidates will be joining us on October 10th,” said Daniel Diaz, Florida Project Director of the Republican Majority Campaign PAC. “This is a remarkable opportunity for Floridians to meet

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Come join us at the Peanut Festival in Williston this weekend!Pick up literature regarding candidates running for office in 2010! We may even have a surprise guest! We will be there from 9am to 5pm, October 3rd!We will also have the RPOF there assisting us with a Voter Registration Drive.Hope to see you there!

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Lou Pritchett is one of corporate America 's true living legends- an acclaimed author, dynamic teacher and one of the world's highest rated speakers. Successful corporate executives everywhere recognize him as the foremost leader in change management. Lou changed the way America does business by creating an audacious concept that came to be known as "partnering." Pritchett rose from soap salesman

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The new interim Levy County Commissioner for District 1 was sworn in by Judge Smith this morning at the Levy County Commission meeting in Bronson, Florida.We welcome another another Republican on the County Commission and look forward to seeing the republican ideals represented by a small but larger majority (2 of 3). Marcia Drew, our other Republican, was appointed as an interim commissioner a

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The rally for Saturday, August 8th has been cancelled. The Gubernatorial Appointments office confirmed for the LCREC on Wednesday, July 29, they chose Owen Chad "Cracker" Johnson.We are disappointed that Abraham Blitch was not chosen. He had the support of 49% of the voting population in the 2008 elections and the full support of the Levy County Republican Executive Committee, just not the

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The Gubernatorial Appointments office confirmed for me today, they have made their decision on the District 1 County Commission Seat.They have not made the press release yet, but I got the personal go ahead from Mike Yaworsky, the Director of Gubernatorial Appointments to let our people know. Our Candidate of choice Abraham Blitch was not selected. The Governor chose to appoint Owen Chad

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When: August 8thWhere: Levy County Courthouse stepsTime: 9:00 amBy a Unanimous vote at the LCREC on 7/27/09 will host a rally in support of Abraham Blitch! Come show your support for the only Republican candidate that qualified and won 49% of the vote in Levy County. Abraham Blitch previously qualified, spent the money and ran the race but lost by only a few votes. Had the indictment of Tony

Michelle Finnenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079728621241891297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043349954409396856.post-77113971725440409422009-07-12T08:35:00.002-04:002009-07-12T08:46:08.657-04:00

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS FOR VIETNAM WAR VETERANSThe 2009 Florida Legislature passed the Corporal Larry E. Smedley Vietnam Veterans High School Diploma Act. This act, effective July 1, 2009, authorizes the Commissioner of Education to award a high school diploma to honorably discharged Vietnam War veterans and increases the opportunity for some Florida veterans to receive a high school diploma.

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Chris Widener reported on Facebook..."Stay Positive, Stay EncouragedFrom Positively Republican!Yesterday at 6:08pmHi Positively Republican Members! Chris Widener here. I just wanted to drop you a quick update about what we are doing and encourage you in the work we are doing together.First of all, we are at 108,000 members nationwide! This after only 8 months! We actually passed the official RNC

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With our Nations' Independence Day just a day away this email is very appropriate to share with all of you...FREEDOM AIN'T FREEWe Americans have been taught from childhood about our rights, and we enjoy a glorious freedom and self-rule that we can easily take for granted. We don't have to hold our Bible studies in secret for fear of the government. We don't have to worry about being imprisoned

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The new Levy County Republican Executive Committee Brochure is online!http://www.levyrepublicans.com/getinvolved.htmlApproved by our Goals and Objectives Committee on 5/29/2009, downloadable for our Precinct Men and Women's convenience.

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If you need to speak with your elected State Senator for District 14, here is your chance.Senator Steve Oelrich will be in Levy County the 9th of June. And is currently scheduled to be in Levy County the second Tuesday of every month according to his E-newsletter Volume IV.*Walk-ins are welcomed. If you would like to make an appoint­ment during these times, please contact our office at (352) 375-

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I just received an email from Jeb Bush Jr....saying..."Dear Michelle,Today I would like to let you know that I will be enthusiastically supporting my friend Marco Rubio for his bid for the United States Senate. Florida and our country are at a crossroads. Not only in our economic life, but in who we are as Republicans. My choice was a simple one: Marco Rubio represents the best in what our Party

Michelle Finnenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079728621241891297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043349954409396856.post-41631929679071475402009-05-23T09:50:00.003-04:002009-05-23T09:51:49.669-04:00

Read the article by Rick Hartley, Republican State Committee Man for Duval County: http://www.jaxobserver.com/2009/05/21/rick-hartley-if-not-now-when/

Michelle Finnenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079728621241891297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043349954409396856.post-83158603100683407802009-05-23T08:29:00.003-04:002009-05-23T08:34:38.400-04:00

May 20th Governor Crist signed into law Florida Senate Bill 316 according to the Miami Herald. Let us know if you know anyone that did not get their Diploma because they went to serve their country. We are researching it further for two of our volunteers. We have emails out to Congressman Stearns and Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite.http://www.miamiherald.com/775/story/1058015.html

Michelle Finnenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079728621241891297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043349954409396856.post-47408329645217354142009-05-20T07:16:00.002-04:002009-05-20T07:23:47.101-04:00

Please everyone, contact all your family and friends, ask them to use all forms of communication and to phone & email our Governor and Lt. Governor, Appointments Office, Jim Greer and our elected officials daily. Thanks for your help.How to Contact: Governor Charlie Crist & Lt. Governor Charlie.Crist@MyFlorida.com Jeff Kottkamp Email Jeff.Kottkamp@MyFlorida.com MailOffice of Governor Charlie

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Republican grassroots volunteers from across North Florida will be gathering Saturday, June 6th in Lake City for a one day workshop to sharpen our skills and share our knowledge of electing Republicans.This will be a low cost, action packed day designed specifically to help precinct level volunteers hone their skills. Call your friends and carpool to participate in this exciting event. We have a

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RESOLUTION passed unanimously by the Levy County Republican Executive Committee on April 20, 2009WHEREAS, the economic condition of our state and our nation is in recession and Floridians are struggling everyday to make ends meet; andWHEREAS, the state government must live within a budget by cutting waste and expenditures; andWHEREAS, Florida will receive more than $12 billion from the Federal

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Levy County CourthouseApril 15th at 12:00pm todayThank you to Juanita Melchior with the Local Christian Coalition for the planning of the local Levy County T.E.A. (Taxed Enough Already) Party!A good crowd turned out today to speak out and show support against the taxes being levied by the county, state and federal government.

Michelle Finnenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04079728621241891297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043349954409396856.post-83312162895862601162009-04-12T20:56:00.001-04:002009-04-12T20:56:47.253-04:00

RPOF Chairman Jim Greer - April 2, 2009 Florida House of Representatives   Greer said...It's an exciting time.  The party is in good hands.  Chairman Steele is a breath of fresh air.  But we can not eat our own. 

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Lt Governor Kottkamp - April 2, 2009 Florida House of RepresentativesLt Governor Kottkamp said, we are in unchartered territory in Florida. He read some headlines from a 1926 session of the Florida House of Legislators and they were dealing with some of the similar issues currently facing Florida today. But he said encourage your Legislators. "Govern with the principles we believe in."

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Commissioner Charles Bronson - April 2, 2009 at the Tallahassee Center  http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/   In speaking to some of the Chairmen and guests at the Luncheon for the RPOF Quarterly Meeting. Bronson said, ...before President Obama was elected last year they had approximately 45000 applications for Gun Permits for the entire year.  The month after Obama was elected there was approximately 

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Marco Rubio (second from left) is joined by other Republican officials. From the left are Dennis Baxley, leader of the Christian Coalition of Florida, Rubio, Michelle Finnen, chairwoman of the Levy County Republican Executive Committee, State Sen. Steve Olerich, State Committeewoman Edith McCrimmon and State Committeeman Charles (C.W.) Gilbert.Story and photo by Levy County Journal Terry

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