Doc Washburn Draws Crowd to November Meeting
Over seventy people turned out in November to enjoy Doc Washburn’s turn at the BCRR microphone. Doc recently returned to Bay County to host a weekday radio talk show on 94.5 WFLA. His strong Conservative credentials and adept articulation of the issues were a hit with his Roundtable audience.
Taking to the Candidate Soapbox at the November meeting were Carl Meece (R-Suwanee Co.), candidate for the U.S. House (FL Cong. Dist. 2), Derrell Day (R), candidate for the open Bay Co. Commission, Dist. 4, seat; and Chuck Tucker (R), also a candidate in the Bay Co. Commission, Dist. 4, race.
Our thanks to Doc for sharing his talents with us, and a special thanks to him for introducing us to his lovely mother, Sara. Be sure and listen to Doc from 6 to 9 a.m., Monday through Friday on 94.5.
January 2010 Speaker
Bill Husfelt, Bay Schools Chief, will be the guest speaker at the January 12, 2010 dinner meeting.
Republican Party to Have Float in Dec. 5 Christmas Parade
The Bay Co. Republican Party will have a float in the Panama City Christmas parade this Saturday, Dec. 5, and volunteers are needed to walk with the float. This is a great opportunity to let Bay Co.’s Republican voters know that their party’s local leadership is still in the fight, representing their Conservative values.
The float’s parade position is #19, in lot A in front of the Civic Center. Walkers need to be in place by 5:15 p.m., and the parade begins rolling at 5:45 p.m. Please bring a quart or gallon bucket to hold the candy you will be distributing to children along the parade route. It could be cold, so dress warmly.
At the pre-parade position in lot A, long-sleeved Bay Co. Republican Party t-shirts will be available for a $15 donation. The shirts also will be available for a $15 donation at the Republican Headquarters on Saturday morning from 8 to 11 a.m.
Decorating of the float will take place on Thursday, Dec. 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1715 Maple Ave. in Panama City. This location is next to a flea market and an old bowling alley that’s now a bingo hall. It’s just east of the Police Department and the National Guard Armory in Panama City.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Bay County Republican Christmas Party - December 11
Friday, December 11, is the date of this year’s Bay County Republican Christmas Party, and the Edgewater Convention Center is the site. The social hour begins at 6 pm, and the buffet dinner ($25.00 per person + cash bar) will begin at 7:00 At 8 o’clock, popular local DJ Jim Lawson will spin the discs as we dance the night away.
Our special guests will be Bill and Dorothy Randall, who recently announced their retirement after decades of political activism. Also present will be some 2010 candidates who would like to meet you and make their case for your vote.
Please scroll down to the end of this newsletter to find out how to make your reservations for this special event. Important note: reservations are due by December 7.
No Roundtable Meeting in December
The Roundtable will not have a regular dinner meeting in December. We hope to see you at the Bay County Republican Christmas Party on December 11.
Officer Elections at January 12 Meeting
Per the Roundtable’s bylaws, the first order of business at the January 12 meeting of the Roundtable will be the election of the 2010 officers. All nominations will come from the floor, and if more than one person is nominated for any given position, the vote will be by secret ballot. All offices are one-year terms.
If you’ve ever been tempted to become politically active, now is the time to pull the trigger. In 2010, the Roundtable’s officers will be critical players in the local Republican Party’s efforts to get Republicans elected locally and statewide.
The Roundtable meets at the St. Andrew Bay Yacht Club on Bunker’s Cove Road in Panama City. The buffet dinner ($15.00 per person, including tax and tip) begins at 6 p.m., and the program begins at 7 p.m. Dinner reservations are necessary. To make your reservations, please contact Melissa Thompson at Melissa@efileamerica.com or 527-7384.
Panhandle Republican Women to Meet December 9
The next meeting of the Panhandle Federated Republican Women will take place on Wed., December 9, at 11 a.m. at the Golden Corral restaurant on 23rd St. in Panama City. The cost of lunch, including tax and tip, is $10.00, and reservations are not necessary.
Following lunch, a musical program will be performed by students from Patronis Elementary. Instead of a gift exchange, attendees are asked to donate a $10.00 international calling card for our overseas troops and contractors. For more information, contact PFRW 1st Vice President Betty Malin at 235-3286.
BCRR Presentation to Bay County JROTC
The presentation of $100 donations to support the JROTC has been rescheduled for December 9 at 1p.m. Bay County School Board meeting, at the school administration building. Be there or be square!
Coffee, Donuts and Great Conversation!
Coffee and donuts are a bonus, but the real reason to come to the Bay County Republican headquarters on Saturday morning is the great conversation and camaraderie. BCRR member Ken Ford opens the doors every Saturday morning from 8 to 11, and others of us show up to greet visitors, keep Ken company and talk about the latest political news. Recent topics of conversation included the CD2 race, the foreseeable problems with nationalized health care, the messed up state of Florida's homeowner's insurance market and how the two might be related, plus other topics of interest to a bunch of grassroots Republicans.
Bring your coffee cup and your point of view with you on Saturday mornings to the Republican headquarters for any part of the three hours you can spend. You’ll be glad you did! The number at HQ is 763-8656.
Republican Party of Florida - Annual Meeting January 8-9
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) will hold its annual meeting in Orlando on January 8-9, 2010. Attending the meeting from Bay County will be John Salak, Chairman of the Bay Co. Republican Executive Committee; Jonathan Hayes, Bay Co.’s Republican State Committeeman; and Melissa Hagan, Bay Co.’s Republican State Committeewoman.
