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JUNE 2020webElect.netYour Campaign ConnectedON THE MOVE !OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE PINELLAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPinellas CountyRepublican ExecutiveCommittee MeetingNO MEETINGIN JUNEWe are all in thistogether. Stay safe!PCREC OFFICE HOURS9 AM to 4 PMINSIDEPage 1 — Chairman’s MessagePage 2 — Vice Chair’s MessageSecretary’s MessagePage 3 — CalendarPage 4 — Boat Parade PicsConvention DelegatesPage 5 — Memorial Day PicsPage 6 — Vote by MailPage 7 — WWWWP EventPage 8 — History BookPerson of the MonthI think it is only proper to begin with anacknowledgement of the horror we allwitnessed in the death of George Floyd aweek ago and in the violent reaction of theLeft. His death rightly sparked peacefulprotests in Minneapolis and other cities.Unfortunately, leftist reactionaries, notwanting to let a tragedy go to waste, tookhold of the conversation and began theirassault on our neighborhoods. Democraticleaders in many of our cities have failed to deescalate theriots and looting in the hope that this disaster will succeed ingetting rid of Donald Trump. The timing is impeccable giventhe light that is now being shed on the prosecution of GeneralFlynn and the FBI’s FISA warrants and the resurgence of ourmarkets in the aftermath of Covid-19 restrictions.In the midst of all this chaos, the Covid-19 guidelines are stillin effect in Florida. In deference to Governor DeSantis’ planfor reopening our state, we will not have a Pinellas GOPmeeting in June. It would not look good for one of the biggestcounty parties in the state to go against the recommendations ofits own party leader in Tallahassee. The current plans are tohold the normally scheduled meeting on July 13. In themeantime, the PCREC office is open Monday through Fridayfrom 9 AM—4 PM. We have many excellent Republican candidateswho are in need of campaign assistance. Please use this timeto contact us for information about how you can help.I am happy to announce that the Pinellas County TrumpCampaign Headquarters will be housed in the Pinellas GOPoffice. The campaign is currently engaged in phone calling butwill be gearing up for a full range of campaign activities in thenext few weeks. 2020 has been a challenging year; however,its challenges only reinforce what we already know—the wayto guarantee a better future is to provide conservative,competent and ethical leaders to represent us in all levels ofour government. With your help, we can accomplish that goal!Todd A. Jennings, Esq.Chairman, Pinellas Republican PartyPinellas County Republican Executive Committee Office 4707 140th Avenue North Suite 208 Clearwater, FL 33762Phone: 727-539-6009 Fax: 727 536-5902 info@PinellasRepublicans.com www.PinellasRepublicans.com
Vice Chairman’s MessageNotes from thePCREC secretaryMemorial Day tribute Beyond the “stateto our fallen heroes of emergency”In a Memorial Day tribute to our fallen heroes, BoyScout troops traditionally decorate the over 30,000graves at Bay Pines National Cemetery by placingan American flag at each gravesite. Due to COVID-19concerns, this activity was not allowed this year.Fortunately, and in compliance with physical distancingrequirements, Pam Hinds, one of our PGOP DistrictLeaders and Photographer, organized volunteers todecorate the graves in order to respect our deceasedveterans and carry on the tradition.For three mornings, over 50 volunteers, includingmany members of our own Pinellas CountyRepublican Party, as well as members of theDAR, FBI Citizenry Academy, elected officialsand Congressman Bill Young’s wife, Beverly, andson, Patrick, were among many who gathered atBay Pines National Cemetery. While decoratingthe gravesites, we were heartened to be approachedby several families of the deceased who thankedus for honoring their loved ones. We thankedthem for the ultimate sacrifice their loved onesmade in order that we may continue to enjoy thefreedoms we have. In all, over 15,000 flags werepurchased and placed by patriotic volunteers. OnMemorial Day, most of the volunteers continuedto honor veterans by standing and waving flagsin front of the C.W. Bill Young Medical Center.On that day I was reminded of a quote by formerPresident Ronald Reagan:“Freedom is never more than one generationaway from extinction. We didn't pass it to ourchildren in the bloodstream. It must be foughtfor, protected and handed on for them to do thesame, or one day we will spend our sunset yearstelling our children andour children's childrenwhat it was once like inthe United States wheremen were free.”Truer words were neverspoken.—Pam McAloonPCREC Vice ChairAs a native of Florida, I am acquainted with S.O.S.distress calls, media warnings on tv screens andescaping in the rain for hurricane evacuation. Weknow that danger is coming. Nevertheless, resolveno matter what happens, we assess the damage,and we can build again.President Trump sounded the national alarm andexpediently began closing gateways into the U.S.to protect citizens from “the invisible enemy” (Covid19). While the U.S. House of Representatives wasseeking to impeach the President, the tentacles ofdeath had already stealthily reached our shores.On March 13, 2020, President Trump declared a“national emergency.” On April 7, 2020, GovernorDeSantis and 41 states issued “shelter at homeorders.” American citizens (94%) were undersome type of restriction to freedoms protected bythe Bill of Rights. So, when is the emergencyover? The U.S. Constitution does not provideemergency powers, not the termination. However,President Trump spoke of leveling the curve as theprimary measure of when the virtual shutdownwould be over.The right to work, travel, speak, worship andassemble are among the liberties at risk whenauthoritarian leaders extend emergency orders.Liberty cannot become a casualty. We are opening inFlorida after the President called for our nation toreopen. Each of us should be alarmed about powergrabs and attacks on the rights of citizens byDemocrat governors (from states like CA, MI, NJand NY). Each State decides the best process forits people. Yet, some are staying closed, arrestingcitizens and acting as lords over the people. Thosewho govern have an obligation to reduce risk but noteliminate all risk. Guidance, facts and evaluations areproper to prepare the citizenry for choices that willbenefit their families and communities. Beyond theemergency, SOVEREIGN PEOPLE CAN BE TRUSTEDto self-govern with moderate recommendations.—Sheila GriffinPCREC Secretary
CALENDAR OF EVENTS—JUNE IR WOMEN’S REPUBLICAN CLUB(1st Friday of the Month)Guest Speaker: Meeting cancelledLocation: Belleair Country Club, 1 Country Club Lane, Belleair 33756Contact: President MaryEllen Crowder (727) 698-3010 siitmolly@gmail.comNO MEETINGwww.BelleairWomensRepublicanClub.comCENTRAL PINELLAS REPUBLICAN CLUB(2nd Thursday of the Month*)FRIDAY JUNE 26 11:30 AMGuest Speaker: Congressional District 13 Candidates’ Forum(*Note change in date)Location: 9100 113th Street North, Room 210, Seminole 33772Contact: President Barbara Stephens (727) 397-3449 barbarasteve2@yahoo.com CPRC@Pinellas Republicans.comHISPANIC REPUBLICAN OUTREACH(Every Tuesday)TUESDAY JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 9 AM—2 PM* By appointment onlyLocation: 4707 140th Avenue North, Suite 208, Clearwater, FL 33762Contact: (727) RTH PINELLAS REPUBLICAN CLUB(3rd Thursday of the Month*)THURSDAYGuest Speaker: Zoom Meeting with Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Julie Marcusand Pinellas County Commissioner Dave EggersLocation: Leo’s Italian Grill, 33286 US 19 N, Palm Harbor 34684Contact: Ron Walker (727) 639-1511 ronwalker209@gmail.comPINELLAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE(2nd Monday of the Month)Program: Meeting cancelledLocation: Feather Sound Country Club, 2201 Feather Sound Drive, Clearwater 33762Contact: (727) publicans.comNO MEETINGPINELLAS COUNTY YOUNG REPUBLICANS(2nd Tuesday of the Month)Guest Speaker: TBALocation: St. Petersburg Yacht Club, 11 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg 33701Contact: Jerick Johnston(727) 537-0059jerick@jerickjohnston.comPINELLAS FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN(2nd Thursday of the Month)Guest Speaker: Pinellas County School Board Candidate Stephanie MeyerLocation: TBDContact: Julie Vayne(727) 501-3078jrvayne@gmail.comJUNE 18 6 PMDATE TBDTHURSDAYJUNE 11 6:30 PMPINELLAS SUNCOAST BLACK REPUBLICAN CLUB(4th Wednesday of the Month)THURSDAYGuest Speaker: TBALocation: BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, 3800 Park Boulevard, Pinellas Park 33781Contact: President Sheila Griffin (727) 207-2721psbrcfl@yahoo.comJUNE 25 6 PMREPUBLICAN CLUB OF GREATER LARGO(3rd Monday of the Month)MONDAYGuest Speaker: Election of Officers & Legislative UpdateLocation: Alfano’s Restaurant, 1702 Clearwater Largo Road, Clearwater, FL 33756Contact: Casey Cox (727) .comJUNE 15 6 PMRONALD REAGAN REPUBLICAN CLUB OF TOP OF THE WORLD(2nd Tuesday of the Month)Guest Speaker: Zoom Meeting with State Senator Ed HooperLocation: Belleair/Sunshine Room WEST Activity Center, Top of the World 33763Contact: Marvin Lazernik(951) 377-0913suemarvlaz@gmail.comTUESDAYJUNE 9 7 PMST. PETERSBURG REPUBLICAN CLUB(2nd Wednesday of the Month)Guest Speaker: Meeting cancelledLocation: St. Petersburg Community Church, 4501 30th Avenue North, St. Petersburg 33713Contact: Gus Pries (770) ns.comNO MEETINGSUNRISE LEADERSHIP REPUBLICAN CLUB(4th Tuesday of the Month)TUESDAYGuest Speaker: Pinellas County Property Appraiser Mike TwittyLocation: Perkins Restaurant, 2626 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33759Contact: Skylar Alexander(419) 852-6389 skylar.alexander@jeffborham.comTAMPA BAY TRUMP REPUBLICAN CLUB(3rd Tuesday Every Other Month)Guest Speaker: TBALocation: Mugs Sports Bar & Grill, 13563 Icot Blvd., Clearwater 33760JUNE 23 7:30 AMDATE TBD
Two boat parades honor PresidentA Clearwater Memorial Day weekend boat parade was held to celebrate President Trump and thank him for his sincere appreciation tothose who gave their lives for the United States of America. The length of the parade was estimated to exceed 1,000 boats.A boat parade was also held in South Pinellas County in honor of the president with hundreds of boats, decked out in flags and signs,participating.DELEGATES CHOSEN FOR REPUBLICANNATIONAL CONVENTIONThe following delegates were selected to representCongressional Districts 12 and 13 at the RepublicanNational Committee Convention to be held in August 2020.Delegates District 12Randy EvansRick LorenzPamela McAloonAlternate DelegatesKristin MooreSandy GravesJeannie JamesDelegates District 13Ray BlackledgeSheila GriffinNancy RileyAlternate DelegatesRosemary MillsAdam RossJulie Vayne
Stay safe! Vote by mail!Supervisor of Elections’ open letter to all Pinellas County votersThere has been a lot of discussion latelyabout how secure it is to vote by mail. Iwant to dispel common myths aboutmail ballots, as it is paramount votershave accurate election information. Voterconfidence is essen al to a healthyrepresenta ve democracy. First, there is no evidence offraudulent use of mail ballots inPinellas County. Every voter who casts a mailballot must sign theircer ficate envelope. To verifythe iden ty of the voter, thesignature on that envelope iscompared to the voter’ssignature on file with myoffice. If the signature does notmatch, or the voter forgot tosign the envelope, the votermay submit a signed affidavitand copy of ID by the legaldeadline to prove his/heriden ty.Second, eligible mail ballots are alwayscounted. In fact, Florida law allowscanvassing boards to begintabula ng mail ballots 22 days priorto elec on day. So a(er 7 pm onElec on Day, the first results you seeon VotePinellas.com include par almail ballot results. We receive manymail ballots on elec on day, andthose are processed throughout theday and night. We con nue to postelec on results un l elec on nightresults are final, so the public is keptinformed and the process istransparent. All accepted mail ballotsare included in the final officialresults.Third, vo ng by mail is as secure asvoting at the polls. And, it is certainlymore convenient. Beginning with the 2020 Primary,return postage will be paid. Voters who opt not to returntheir ballots by mail areencouraged to use one of our20 remote ballot drop-offloca ons. These loca ons arestrategically placed around thecounty. All voters are withinthree miles of the nearest drop-off loca on. All remote ballotdrop-off loca ons are staffedby depu zed elec on employees. There are rigorous auditand chain of custody procedures in place to protect yourvote. Voters may also choose todrop off their ballot at one ofour three elec on offices. No ma3er how you get yourballot back to us, just makesure we have it by 7 pmElec on Day. By law, ballotsreceived a(er this deadlinecannot counted.Finally, if you decide to vote by mail– and I hope you do – know that youcan track your mail ballot on ourwebsite at VotePinellas.com. There,you can see the status of your mailballot. Our website will show youwhen your ballot was “Sent” toyou, when it was “Received forProcessing” by us, and a(erElec on Day it will be markedas “Counted” or “Not Counted.” If there is any problem withyour ballot or we cannot verifyyour iden ty, our website willshow your ballot as “RequiresAc on.” This prompt includesways for you to contact myoffice.Our elections are open and transparent.All Canvassing Board ac vi es,including the tes ng of vo ngequipment, the tabula on of mailballots, recounts, post-elec onaudits are open to the public.Pinellas County Supervisor of ElectionsJulie MarcusOver the next six months, there will belots of unofficial elec on informa onthat may call into ques on the securityof elec ons. I’m concerned this will havea nega ve impact on voter turnout.Vo ng is a fundamental right many havefought for and died to protect. As a voterand as an elec on administrator for 17years, my right to vote is as sacred to meas your right to vote. I proudly standbehind our procedures to provide accessto voter registra on and ballots, whilemaintaining the integrity of the process.Vo ng by mail is a secure, convenientop on to cast a ballot. As a community,we need to do everything we can to keepeach other safe during this pandemic. Doyour part. Stay safe. Vote by Mail.For accurate elec on informa on visitour website at VotePinellas.com.In service to you,Julie MarcusSupervisor of Elections, Pinellas County
With Women We Win PinellasA day of conversation and strategy by women and for womenSaturday, June 27Conversations will be led by:Kathleen King representsFlorida as its StateCommitteewoman on theRepublican NationalCommittee ExecutiveBoard. She will discussnational issues and thecampaign to re-electPresident Donald Trump.9:30 am — NoonStarkey RoadBaptist ChurchFellowship Hall8800 Starkey RoadSeminole, FL 33756 Three relevant women speakers Power Point presentation Door Prize drawing Take away gift bagBe the spark!Bring your friends!Please RSVP for planning purposesRepublican Of5ce: (727) 539539-6009.Leslie Waters is a formerState Representative nowserving as an InternationalLeader for empoweringwomen in politics, as aCampaign Consultant andas Mayor of Seminole since2013. She will discusslocal political campaignsand how to become moreinvolved.Barbara Haselden is aPinellas County PoliticalGrassroots Organizer and anexpert on the workings of thePinellas County’s Board ofCommissioners and theTampa Bay Transit Board.She recently chaired theSt. Petersburg RepublicanClub’s 100th AnniversaryGala.“The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.”
Mail order available for new book aboutfirst 100 years of Pinellas RepublicansPinellas GOP History Committee has published the story of how Republicans in Pinellas Countymoved from being as rare as snow shovels in July to being the flagship Republican county inFlorida and the entire South. To have a copy of the historic book mailed to you, fill out the formbelow and send it with a 24 check made payable to PINELLAS GOP to:Ron WalkerP.O. Box 1652Dunedin, FL 34698ORDER FORMThe 100 Year March to a Two Party Florida by Pinellas Republicans(Cost is 24 per copy. Price includes shipping.)NAME:STREET ADDRESS:CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE:NUMBER OF COPIES: AMOUNT ENCLOSED:John Keller:Delivering resultsLike many Pinellas GOP members, JohnKeller wears many hats. In 2015, hebecame politically active and joined thePinellas County REC and North PinellasRepublican Club (NPRC). He is now aCommitteeman for Precinct 537 in Dunedinand is serving his second term as Directorof Political Activities for NPRC. In 2018, he was Field Director forCongressman Bilirakis’s campaign team, coordinating volunteer activities inPinellas and West Pasco CountiesBorn and raised in New Jersey, John started his Postal Service career in theNewark Main Post Office. After getting married to his sweetheart Mary Ann in1988, he moved to Virginia and transferred to the Charlottesville PostOffice, working in Mail Processing operations. Working nights affordedhim the opportunity of listening to a lot of conservative talk radio, andthese years lead to his embrace of the Republican Party.John has a BS degree from Rutgers University and an MBA degreefrom James Madison University. He held senior management positionsin Marketing, Operations, Information Technology, and Customer Servicein various locations before finishing his career in St. Petersburg wherehe was Postmaster. In January 2014, he retired with 32 years of service.John says, “This election is very important and we need to educate votersabout our candidates and increase voter turnout. I’m a believer in VoteBy-Mail. You can trust your U.S. Postal Service to deliver, and it is ourjob as Committeemen to deliver in getting our candidates elected.”PCREC BOARDTodd Jennings, ChairmanChairman@PinellasRepublicans.comPam McAloon, Vice ChairmanViceChairman@PinellasRepublicans.comSheila Griffin, SecretarySecretary@PinellasRepublicans.comJamie Jodoin, e Smith, Executive Directoradministrator@PinellasRepublicans.comAdam McGill Ross—Legal CounselQuestions? Comments? Suggestions?info@PinellasRepublicans.comSTATE PARTY OFFICIALSJoe GrutersDan TuckerNancy RileyChairman-Republican Party of FLState CommitteemanState CommitteewomanAttention PCREC Members:RPOF County Model Constitution: Section 4—Removal forNon-Attendance at County Executive Committee Meetings(a) A county executive committee member who is absent forthree (3) consecutive regular meetings without a valid excuseshall be removed from the County Executive committee as ofthe date of the third consecutive missed meeting.
Location: 4707 140th Avenue North, Suite 208, Clearwater, FL 33762 Contact: (727) 434-4008 cmilr@aol.com www.PinellasRepublicans.com NORTH PINELLAS REPUBLICAN CLUB (3rd Thursday of the Month*) THURSDAY JUNE 18_6 PM Guest Speaker: Zoom Meeting with Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Julie Marcus
