It is now time to seek out Precinct Captains for the Brown campaign.
We are reaching out to all members of Winchester Republican Town
Committee and ask you to please consider stepping up and
volunteering for this role. As we see it, the Precinct Captains will
work with Alex Ingram and Franca Richard to coordinate volunteer
efforts between now and election day. This will become
particularly important (and busy) in September and October, so
please consider your personal Fall schedule and commitments when you
think about this. We would also ask you to inform your family and
friends in Winchester who are not WRTC members, but who are Brown
fans.
This is a very important election for
Massachusetts, and we cannot underestimate the organization and
commitment of the other party. Even though we may not be able to
match their numbers, we know we can match and surpass their efforts
with our spirit and drive. So please consider being an integral part
of delivering Winchester to Senator Scott Brown!
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Please e-mail Franca Richard at francabrichard@gmail.com
Thanks,
Carmen Kenrich
Chair of WRTC
Friday, April 27, 2012
Winchester Republican Town Committee
We are having our next meeting on Tuesday, May 22 at the Winchester Town Hall in the Winchester Room from 7-8pm. We will have Former Congressman Peter Blute as a guest speaker. Please RSVP to Dan Nakamoto at :DanNakamoto@nafi.com
Winchester Star Stifles Free Speech
Lynn Engle a conservative journalist from Winchester who has contributed articles regularly to the Winchester Star has been informed by the Editor that "she may not submit political pieces during election season because it is unfair to those who disagree with [her]."
This action by the Winchester Star appears to be yet another effort to stifle views that the mainstream media would prefer not to be discussed or revealed in public by persons they do not agree with. 'Letters to the Editor' have historically been the public soapbox available to all.
The question that remains is who will be allowed to express an opinion on issues or reveal facts about candidates for public office?
This action by the Winchester Star appears to be yet another effort to stifle views that the mainstream media would prefer not to be discussed or revealed in public by persons they do not agree with. 'Letters to the Editor' have historically been the public soapbox available to all.
The question that remains is who will be allowed to express an opinion on issues or reveal facts about candidates for public office?
Monday, April 9, 2012
State Committee Organizes, Holds Elections
With 79 elected and re-elected State Committee members in attendance, and one vacancy, barely a handful of votes decided two highly contested elections during the organizational meeting of the Massachusetts Republican State Committee which took place on Thursday April 5th.
The election process began with a highly emotional race for Republican National Committeewoman in which former Lt. Governor Kerry Healy was elected over activist Channel Prunier. The election became very fluid after the incumbent Jody Dow withdrew from the race the previous week and Healy entered the contest.
Healy's election was quickly followed by the unanimous re-election of Ron Kaufman for Republican National Committeeman.
The other highly watched election, the election of Vice-Chair of the State Committee followed. Jean Kangas was re-elected by a slim-but-firm margin over new State Committeeman Steve Alyward.
In other officer elections, Brent Anderson was re-elected as Treasurer of the State Committee, Angela Davis was elected as Secretary, Elizabeth Mahoney was elected as Assistant Treasurer and Bonnie Johnson was elected as Assistant Secretary. Each of the four were elected without opposition.
The election process began with a highly emotional race for Republican National Committeewoman in which former Lt. Governor Kerry Healy was elected over activist Channel Prunier. The election became very fluid after the incumbent Jody Dow withdrew from the race the previous week and Healy entered the contest.
Healy's election was quickly followed by the unanimous re-election of Ron Kaufman for Republican National Committeeman.
The other highly watched election, the election of Vice-Chair of the State Committee followed. Jean Kangas was re-elected by a slim-but-firm margin over new State Committeeman Steve Alyward.
In other officer elections, Brent Anderson was re-elected as Treasurer of the State Committee, Angela Davis was elected as Secretary, Elizabeth Mahoney was elected as Assistant Treasurer and Bonnie Johnson was elected as Assistant Secretary. Each of the four were elected without opposition.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Winchester Republican Town Committee will meet January 26th
The next meeting of the Winchester Republican Town Committee will take place in the Waterfield Room at Winchester Town Hall, 71 Mount Vernon Street, Winchester, Massachusetts on Thursday January 26, 2012. The meeting will convene at 7:00PM and is expected to be adjourned by 8:30PM.
The upcoming Presidential Primary on March 6th and the election of Republican Town Committee members for the new term which will begin in April is expected to be included in the meetings agenda.
The upcoming Presidential Primary on March 6th and the election of Republican Town Committee members for the new term which will begin in April is expected to be included in the meetings agenda.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Congressmen Told Not to Say "Merry Christmas"
Rules gag free speech between voters and elected officials.
According to a December 12th memo by the House Franking Commission, congressmen in the House of Representatives are not allowed to wish voters a "Merry Christmas" or "Happy New Year" in mail or e-mail.
Congressmen use their franking privileges (using taxpayer dollars to pay for postage) to send mail or e-mail to voters throughout the year. However, the Franking Commission, the six-member bipartisan group officially known as the Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards, told legislators that "Merry Christmas" is strickly prohibited.
In addition, the memo also noted that congressmen can't use their official social media pages to wish constituents "Merry Christmas" or "Happy New Year." It cited the Rules of Practice which also states congressmen cannot use "colors that give the impression of a holiday greeting."
A Franking Commission spokesman confirmed to The Washington Examiner that members of Congress indeed cannot wish constituents "Merry Christmas" in any official mailing. "Currently, incidental use of the phrase Happy Holidays is permisible but Merry Christmas is not," said Salley Wood. Curiously, these rules do not apply to Senators.
In a communication to the Winchester GOP, Republican State Committeeman Bernie Green of Medford urged all members of the Winchester Republican Town Committee to call or e-mail Congressman Ed Markey and Speaker John Boehner urging them to reverse the franking rules to allow Christmas and other holiday greetings in mailings to voters.
According to a December 12th memo by the House Franking Commission, congressmen in the House of Representatives are not allowed to wish voters a "Merry Christmas" or "Happy New Year" in mail or e-mail.
Congressmen use their franking privileges (using taxpayer dollars to pay for postage) to send mail or e-mail to voters throughout the year. However, the Franking Commission, the six-member bipartisan group officially known as the Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards, told legislators that "Merry Christmas" is strickly prohibited.
In addition, the memo also noted that congressmen can't use their official social media pages to wish constituents "Merry Christmas" or "Happy New Year." It cited the Rules of Practice which also states congressmen cannot use "colors that give the impression of a holiday greeting."
A Franking Commission spokesman confirmed to The Washington Examiner that members of Congress indeed cannot wish constituents "Merry Christmas" in any official mailing. "Currently, incidental use of the phrase Happy Holidays is permisible but Merry Christmas is not," said Salley Wood. Curiously, these rules do not apply to Senators.
In a communication to the Winchester GOP, Republican State Committeeman Bernie Green of Medford urged all members of the Winchester Republican Town Committee to call or e-mail Congressman Ed Markey and Speaker John Boehner urging them to reverse the franking rules to allow Christmas and other holiday greetings in mailings to voters.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
October 13th set for Important Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Winchester Republican Town Committee will be held downstairs in the Waterfield Room at Winchester Town Hall , 71 Mount Vernon Street, Winchester Massachusetts, on Thursday October 13th. The meeting will convene at 7:00PM.
RTC Secretary Eric VanGemeren intends to complete the process of having all who wish to be elected as members of the Winchester Republican Town Committee and have their name appear on the March 6, 2012 Presidential Preference Ballot sign the Nomination Papers he intends to submit for certification and filing as required by State law. Nominees and Nominators must sign the form as appropriate and as directed.
VanGeneren asks that the members and anyone else interested in learning more about the committee and the nomination process attend the meeting.
Winchester RTC member Marie Barratta is expected to attend and provide a report on the September 16th Cocktail Party and Fundraiser.
RTC Secretary Eric VanGemeren intends to complete the process of having all who wish to be elected as members of the Winchester Republican Town Committee and have their name appear on the March 6, 2012 Presidential Preference Ballot sign the Nomination Papers he intends to submit for certification and filing as required by State law. Nominees and Nominators must sign the form as appropriate and as directed.
VanGeneren asks that the members and anyone else interested in learning more about the committee and the nomination process attend the meeting.
Winchester RTC member Marie Barratta is expected to attend and provide a report on the September 16th Cocktail Party and Fundraiser.
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