West Charlotte County Republican Club LINK OF THE MONTH Der

West Charlotte County
Republican Club
“One Nation Under God”
WCCRC * P.O. Box 271 * Placida, FL 33946
Editor – Peter J. Watson
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE FOR NOVEMBER, 2013
2013 OFFICERS
President – Ray Corcoran
Dear Fellow Republicans,
First V.P. – Doug Curtis
Second V.P. – Pete Watson
Good news: work will begin in January 2014 on Winchester Boulevard.
It has been twenty years in the planning. Well, better late than never.
Secretary – Nina Stamoulis
Treasurer – Ross Witschonke
There is also more good news: repairs to Placida Road from Rotonda
West Boulevard to Cape Haze Drive will start soon, to be followed by
the extension to the Boca Grande Causeway.
Director – Skip Conroy
Director – Ron Wozniak
Director – Steve Gardiner
Past President – Doug Tucker
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Webmaster – Pete Watson
I am happy to report that your WCCRC golf team of Corcoran,
Witschonke, Conroy, and Tucker successfully defended the Elephant
Cup against Charlotte County Republican Club at St. Andrew’s Golf
Club in Punta Gorda. We will keep the trophy for another year.
On the National level it is surely good news for Senator Ted Cruz. After
his twenty-one hour speech making everyone aware of the pitfalls in
Obamacare he has now been proven right. Hopefully our party leaders
will give him more respect as they and the voters see how damaging
this law is to our economy and well-being.
Respectfully yours,
Ray Corcoran, Pres. WCCRC
Newsletter – Pete Watson
Programs – Skip Conroy
LINK OF THE MONTH
Legislative – Ron Wozniak
Membership – Steve Gardiner
Der Fuhrer on Obamacare
The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the West Charlotte County Republican Club, its Board,
Officers, or Members. They represent the views of individual writers who are solely responsible for the content. Not
responsible for typographical errors.
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WCCRC DINNER MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2013
AT THE GULF VIEW GRILL - 2095 NORTH BEACH RD., MANASOTA KEY
THE GUEST SPEAKER FOR THIS MONTH WILL BE:
MR. BLAISE INGOGLIA
VICE CHAIRMAN - REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA
THE CHOICE OF MEALS FOR THIS MEETING ARE:
SALAD: Cajun Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Egg and Bacon.
MEAT: Sliced Top Round of Beef with Mashed Potato and Gravy.
FISH: Baked Tilapia with Garlic, Lemon, and White Wine, finished with Bread Crumbs
and served with Rice.
DESSERT: Strawberry shortcake.
PLEASE RESERVE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE BY CONTACTING WCCRC FIRST
VICE PRESIDENT DOUG CURTIS AT: dcurtis359@aol.com or (941) 468-2949
Gun Safety &
Marksmanship
Outing
Date: Saturday Nov. 23, 2013
Time: 10 A.M.
Location:
29200 Tuckers Grade Rd.,
Babcock Webb Shooting
Gun Safety will be provided
Range, Punta Gorda can be
by American Firearms
reached via Hwy. 41 or
Training, LLC's Chief
Interstate 75
Instructor Steve Gardiner.
Visitors must pay the park
entrance fee of $3.00 per person
Gun rentals will be available
or
free of charge with purchase $6.00 per non commercial vehicle.
of ammo. You can also bring To add your name to the list
your own firearms.
contact Nina at
(941) 830-1397 or
ninams@comcast.net
THE WEST CHARLOTTE COUNTY REPUBLICAN CLUB
WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO
OUR NEWEST MEMBER:
FRANK CURCILLO
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FOR THE
WCCRC CHRISTMAS PARTY
DECEMBER 17TH
At this time of year, as
we give thanks for what
we have, it is also the
occasion to help those
who are less fortunate.
The WCCRC has joined
with the Marines in their
Toys For Tots program.
Please bring your new,
un-wrapped gifts to our
Christmas Dinner
Meeting on December
17th. The Toys For
Tots Director has
suggested items for
children in the 6-13 age
range.
Your generosity, as
always is appreciated by
local Charlotte County
families.
Thank you,
Nina Stamoulis, Sec.
FLORIDA DEBT FALLS FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW
TALLAHASSEE (AP)
Florida’s amount of debt keeps dropping and has now fallen to $24.6 billion.
The state’s bond finance director, Ben Watkins, told lawmakers during a presentation
Thursday that this marks the third year in a row that the amount of money that the state
owes has dropped.
Watkins said the state’s debt dropped $1.6 billion in the budget year that ended on June
30.
There are several factors for the continued decline in state debt. One of the factors is
that the state has been able to refinance bonds at lower interest rates.
But, Florida has also been borrowing less money because an environmental land
buying proram has concluded. The state has also been unable to borrow money for its
main school construction fund because of declining utility tax revenues.
THE NEWEST U.S. POSTAGE STAMP TO BE ISSUED
LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL CONTACT INFORMATION
U.S. Representative Tom Rooney
http://rooney.house.gov/
202-224-3041
202-225-5792; 941-575-9101
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio
http://www.rubio.senate.gov/public/
202-224-3041
U.S. Senator Bill Nelson
http://billnelson.senate.gov/
202-224-5274
Governor Rick Scott
http://www.flgov.com/
850-717-9337
Florida Representative Ken Roberson
http://kenroberson.com/
850-717-5075; 941-613-0914
Florida Senator Nancy Detert
http://flsenate.gov/senators/s28
850-487-5028; 941-480-3547
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
District 1: Ken Doherty
(2012) Elected to the Board of County Commissioners
Current Term: Nov, 2012 - Nov, 2016
Email: Ken.Doherty@charlottefl.com
District 2: Christopher Constance
(2010) Elected to the Board of County Commissioners
(2011) Elected Chairman of the Board
(2012) Re-Elected Chairman of the Board
Current Term: Nov, 2010 - Nov, 2014
Email: Chris.Constance@charlottefl.com
District 3: Bill Truex
(2012) Elected to the Board of County Commissioners
Current Term: Nov, 2012 - Nov, 2016
Email: Bill.Truex@charlottefl.com
District 4: Stephen R. Deutsch
(2010) Elected to the Board of County Commissioners
(2011) Elected Vice Chairman of the Board
(2012) Re-Elected Vice Chairman of the Board
Current Term: Nov, 2010 - Nov, 2014
Email: StephenR.Deutsch@charlottefl.com
District 5: Tricia Duffy
(2006) Appointed as commissioner by Governor Jeb Bush
(2008) Re-Elected to the Board of County Commissioners
(2008) Elected Chairman of the Board
(2010) Elected Vice-Chairman of the Board
(2012) Re-Elected to the Board of County Commissioners
Current Term: Nov, 2012 - Nov, 2016
Email: Tricia.Duffy@charlottefl.com
THE REPUBLICAN CLUBS OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY
West Charlotte County Republican Club: A Cocktail Social Mixer
The first Tuesday of every month at Johnny Leverocks Seafood House,
Placida Road, Cape Haze, 5-7 pm. $8 p/p - includes 2 drinks plus hors d’oeuvres.
No reservations required. Casual dress – dinner afterwards if you please.
West Charlotte County Republican Club: Dinner Meeting - 6:30 p.m.,
The third Tuesday of every month.
Gulf View Grill, 2095 North Beach Road, Manasota Key.
Contact Doug Curtis for reservations: (941) 697-6490 or dcurtis359@aol.com
Charlotte County Republican Club: Dinner Meeting - 6 p.m.
The second Monday of every month.
Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club, 4400 Lister Street, Port Charlotte.
Contact Peg Thompson for reservations:
(941) 391-6610 or reservations@ccflre.org. Also ~
A Monthly Mixer on the third Monday of every month from 5 to 7pm.
Hosted by the St. Andrews Golf Club in Punta Gorda Isles.
Free admission, including complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Full Cash Bar.
Port Charlotte Republican Club (Formerly the Mid County Club)
A Luncheon Meeting on the third Monday of every month at the
Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St, Port Charlotte.
Lunch 11:30am Meeting 12 til 1 PM.
Peace River Women's Forum: The second Wednesday of every month.
The Isles Yacht Club, 1780 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda
Social 11:30 am., Meeting 12 pm.
Contact: peaceriverforum@gmail.com or call: (941) 456-6558
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