Republicans are busy during the month of October!

Monday, 10/4/2010 – is the last day to register to vote in the November Election.  Do you know anyone who is not registered?  Every vote counts!

Monday, 10/4/2010 – Souper Monday.  Help is needed at the Victory Center’s phone bank.  Come out and make phone calls and enjoy a bowl of soup.  Volunteers are needed all day (9:00 am – 9:00 pm) soup served at 6:00 pm.  This is an ongoing October event.

Thursday, 10/7/2010 – Grand Opening of the Regional Victory Center located at 216 Market St, Lewisburg, PA from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Tom Marino will be in attendance, if you have not gotten a chance to meet him, here is your chance.

Thursday, 10/7/2010 – SUN Area Council of Republican Women monthly meeting and sundaes with the SUN Women.  The meeting begins at 6:30 pm and will be held at the Lewisburg Victory Center.  Following a brief business meeting we will discuss ways you can volunteer to ensure a victory for our Republican candidates.  Following the meeting we will have sundaes with the SUN Women.

Friday, 10/8/2010 –  10-8 Join the 108 Women Rally photo and reception with Lynda Schlegel Culver at 6:00 pm. Visit our blog www.rockstargop.wordpress.com or Lynda’s website at www.link2lynda.com for more information.

Monday, 10/11/2010 – the Susquehanna Valley Conservatives will meet at 7:00 pm at the Best Western, Lewisburg, PA.  Topics will include: the Buckley Rule versus the Limbaugh Rule, one of the SVC principles favors “term limits,”  and what are the characteristics of “your ideal candidate?”

Tuesday, 10/12/2010 – Tom Marino Fundraiser from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Susquehanna Valley Country Club. Cost is $35.00 per person or $60 per couple.

Saturday, 10/17/2010 – Toomey Rally in Snyder County at 7:00 pm.  Mark your calendars and watch for more details.

Thursday, 10/14/2010 – Senator John Gordner’s Fundraiser.  RSVP by 10/8/2010 cost is $50.00 per guest held at the Spyglass Ridge Winery.

Monday, October 18, 2010 – Fred Keller Fundraiser – $50.00 per guest held at the Susquehanna Valley Country Club.

Thursday, October 21, 2010 – Snyder County Republican Committee Fall Rally.  Watch for more information.

Tuesday, 11/2/2010 – Election Day!  If you have not volunteered, please contact us.  We need Poll Watchers, Runners, and Phone Callers

SUN Area Council of Republican Women’s Meeting 10/7/2010

The SUN Area Council of Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 6:30 pm at the Regional Victory Headquarters at 216 Market Street Lewisburg.  Everyone is invited to attend, you need not be from the SUN (Snyder, Union, or Northumberland Counties); men are invited too as they are able to join as associate members.  We will have a brief business meeting, and then discuss ways you can help your candidate win on November 2nd.

Prior to the meeting, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, the Regional Headquarters is holding their grand opening.  Tom Marino will be in attendance.  If you have not met him yet, please come out and do so.

Susquehanna Valley Conservatives invite you to their 10/11/2010 meeting!

Fellow Conservatives,

Susquehanna Valley Conservatives will meet Monday, October 11 at 7:00PM at the Best Western Inn, Lewisburg. We will meet in the Baylor West Conference Room located on the lower level on the west side of the building. Park on the west side of the building and enter through the “WEST” door.

The format for this meeting will involve an open discussion of three different but important topics that our group needs to consider. In order to encourage a healthy exchange of differing views from individuals within our group we plan to sit in a circle, much like we did at an earlier meeting this year. There will be a moderator and the rest of us will be participants in the discussions.

Please come to the meeting prepared to share your views on the following topics:

1)     The Buckley Rule versus the Limbaugh Rule has received attention since the recent Primary Election in Delaware where Christine O’Donnell (R) defeated incumbent, Mike Castle (R). The Buckley Rule says that Republicans should vote for the most conservative primary candidate likely to win the general election. Rush Limbaugh says that it requires clairvoyance to determine who will win the general election, so one should simply vote for the most conservative candidate. Buckley most likely would have voted for Castle and Limbaugh clearly for O’Donnell. Let’s discuss/debate this on October 11.

2)     One of the SVC principles favors “term limits”. There are those in our group that say we need to consider the downside of having term limits. The downside involves more than just losing some good incumbents when you have term limits. Let’s explore both sides of this controversial issue.

3)     What are the characteristics of “your ideal candidate”? This question promises to reveal some differing opinions from those within our group who consider themselves conservatives. Let’s see what we find out.

We look forward to seeing you on October 11. Please come and bring friends who would like to participate in discussing these three topics.

Pat Toomey receives endorsement

Former Navy Secretary, John Lehman, traveled to the State Capitol and threw his support behind Pat in this year’s critical U.S. Senate contest in Pennsylvania.

“Pat is a man of principle and integrity,” said Secretary Lehman. “His commitment to the principles of limited government, individual freedom, and personal liberty are unwavering. Pat has tremendous respect for our armed services and a great love for this country.  I know he will always put the security of our country first. I look forward to helping him win his race in November.”

MARINO RECEIVES ENDORSEMENTS FROM TWO MAJOR NATIONAL BUSINESS GROUPS

Washington D.C. – Two major national business organizations threw their support behind Tom Marino’s campaign for U.S. Congress this week.  The Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) enthusiastically announced their endorsement of the Marino campaign.  Both organizations cited Marino’s support of pro-business polices which will help the private sector create and retain family sustaining jobs.

In a letter dated September 27, 2010 Thomas J. Donohue, President of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America informed Mr. Marino of the endorsement of his organization.

“At no time in our nation’s history has it become more critical that Members of Congress provide leadership that protects and advances the interests of the business community” said Donohue.  He went on to say that Marino’s election will help produce sustained economic growth and help create more jobs.”

NFIB National Vice President Lisa Goeas called Marino’s election to the U.S. Congress “Not only critical to small-businesses owners in the 10th Congressional District, but also to protecting free enterprise across America”.  Goeas went on to thank Marino for his service and wish him well in the upcoming election.

“I am honored and humbled to be receiving the endorsement of these two pro-economic growth organizations.  As your next U.S. Congressman, I will work hard to help the private sector create jobs, reduce government spending, eliminate unnecessary regulations, cut taxes, create a national energy policy, and repeal the Obama/Pelosi/Carney Healthcare Bill” said Marino.

Action Alert! Resolution opposing any proposed natural gas severance tax bill

The PA Republican State Committee met on Saturday, September 25, 2010.  Eric Matthews, Republican Chairman of  Bradford County,  proposed a resolution regarding the gas severance tax.  He followed procedure and submitted it in the time frame needed.  The PA Republican Resolutions Committee decided to table the resolution until the next meeting in February 2011; the tax vote is taking place  OCTOBER 1, 2010.  When the resolutions committee decided to sit there and do nothing, several people approached their caucuses and held discussions or passed the resolution in their caucus; which was then decided to be brought up under new business in the Republican Committee Meeting.  When it came time for new business, Chairman Gleason would NOT allow new business and adjourned the meeting.  The Republican State Committee members are elected to represent the voters, not Rob Gleason!  It looks like the Republican Party is not going to represent the voters on this important issue.  Now is the time to make your voice heard.  Call your senator opposing a gas severance tax!  http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/senators_alpha.cfm

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Below is the resolution that was passed in the Northeast caucus of the Republican State Committee Saturday September 25, 2010

RESOLUTION OPPOSING ANY PROPOSED NATURAL GAS SEVERANCE TAX BILL

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Senate of Pennsylvania has pledged to introduce a natural gas severance tax bill on or before October 1, 2010; and

WHEREAS, along with a proposed severance tax, this bill may contain new regulations regarding many aspects of this industry, including new rules for a provision called I/pooling” that could be used to force landowners, under certain conditions, to lease their subsurface oil, gas, and mineral estates, and

WHEREAS, a natural gas severance tax may have a far reaching negative economic impact on the prosperity of all Pennsylvanians, and forced pooling that will infringe upon rights of Pennsylvania landowners; and

WHEREAS, the Republican State Committee has a long tradition of articulating policies to bolster Pennsylvania’s economy by reforming state government, building a pro-growth business environment, and pledging no new taxes;

THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, That we, the Members of the Republican State Committee of Pennsylvania, do hereby express our grave concerns regarding any proposed natural gas severance tax bill that will hinder Pennsylvania’s leadership in national energy independence, state economic prosperity, and infringe upon the ownership rights of our fellow Pennsylvanians; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we, the Members of the Republican State Committee of Pennsylvania, do hereby strongly call upon the Senate of Pennsylvania to demonstrate leadership by supporting the principles and policies to rebuild Pennsylvania, by opposing any proposed natural gas severance tax bill that will hinder Pennsylvania’s leadership in national energy independence, state economic prosperity, and infringe upon the ownership rights of our fellow Pennsylvanians.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Eric P. Matthews
Chairman Bradford County Republican Committee