December 2009 Denver
Annual Holiday Party
Entertainment with Jeff Shoemaker on Piano
Silent Auction
Showcasing local Republican State Candidates
A Christmas Poem for Republicans
'Twas the night before Christmas in 2009;
Barak and his minions were feeling quite fine.
With Reid’s and Pelosi’s genetic myopia,
It looked like a shoo-in for socialist utopia.
Settling in for the night, stockings hung up with care,
They grinned at the thoughts of gifts Santa would bear:
No more private health-care, just government-run,
And cap-and-tax goodies, forced unions – what fun!
Bill Ritter and cronies, out here in the west
Had gift-visions, too in their Democrat quest:
More “fees” and more taxes, the gutting of Tabor,
And Mary Malarky to bless all their labor.
Mean-while, at the North Pole, St Nick yelled, “Let’s go!”
And reindeer with Rudolph flew up through the snow.
Old Santa he smiled as he raced through the air:
The gifts for this year he had planned with great care.
It was probably one in the morning – or two,
When I woke with a start. “What’s that noise?” Then I knew.
I crept down the stairs, saw the jolly old elf,
Had to laugh when I saw him, in spite of myself.
He spoke not a word but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk.
It was then that he saw me. He leaned close and said,
“Don’t worry this Christmas! There’s nothing to dread.
See, the Dems, they’re expecting such great things from me.
But I’m dyed-in-the-wool, through-and-through GOP!”
With great thanks to Patty McCoy for creating the poem -
and to Dick Wadhams for his excellent recitation at the holiday party!
November 2009 Denver
An Outlook on the 2010 Elections: Will It Be a Republican Sweep in Colorado?
Guest Speakers:
Political Commentator Katy Atkinson
Pollster & Political Analyst Floyd Ciruli
The economy. Jobs. Massive fee hikes. Obamacare.
The voters are disenchanted. The GOP are energized.
The 2010 elections are a year away yet we’re in full swing.
Provocative insight into the 2010 political scene.
October 2009 Denver
An Evening with Dana Perino
Former White House Press Secretary and current FOX News Contributor
September 2009 Denver
Colorado Political Perspectives: From the Young and From the Experienced!
Guest Speakers: Frances and Monica Owens
An evening of interesting conversation.
August 2009 Denver
Annual BBQ
Our annual backyard BBQ with all the fixins’: hickory smoked meats, salads & sides, dessert.
We invite all our Republican state officials, legislators and candidates to join us.
An evening of good food, fun and great conversation!
July 2009 Denver
From New London to Telluride and Beyond: Eminent Domain In Colorado
Guest Speaker: Jessica Peck Corry
Policy Analyst with the Independence Institute
Colorado’s population growth. Declining available land.
Are we on the verge of a new era of eminent domain abuse?
When is condemnation justified? Roads? Highways?
RTD? Redevelopment for increased tax base? Eyesores?
A discussion with a property rights expert.
June 2009 Boulder
Guest Speakers:
Adam Schrager on “The Principled Politician: The Ralph Carr Story”
Dick Wadhams on The Republican Opportunities in 2010
Scott Gessler on Small Donor Accounts and PACS in supporting Republican Candidates
June 2009 Denver
2009 Legislative Wrap-up
Guest Speaker: Josh Penry
Colorado State Senate Minority Leader
Tough times require tough choices.
How did the Legislature do this year?
What is the final tab for the taxpaying public?
A discussion of the impact of this session’s legislation.
May 2009 Denver
Drugs: To Legalize or Not
Guest Speaker: Tom Tancredo
Former U.S. Representative, CO 6th District, 1999-2009
Principal, The Rocky Mountain Foundation
Are we winning the war on drugs?
Should some - or all - be decriminalized, raising billions in taxes and eliminating much of the profits that fuel the drug bloodshed and violence? A spirited discussion with someone who has built a national reputation for bringing tough issues to the forefront of political discussion.
April 2009 Denver
Is the Colorado Supreme Court Out of Control?
Guest Speaker: Matt Arnold
Director, Clear The Bench Colorado
www.clearthebenchcolorado.org
It’s been called the most partisan in the country. Is it time to vote the justices out?
A discussion on the grassroots movement to oust 4 current Colorado Supreme Court justices who must receive voter approval in 2010 to retain their position on the bench.
March 2009 Denver
Renewing Our Journey as Republicans
Guest Speaker: Ryan Frazier
Aurora City Councilman At-Large
Frazier’s candidacy would set the GOP on a new course of inclusiveness and tap a desire among Republicans for a “fresh face and a nontraditional candidate,” ….political analyst Katy Atkinson.
Rocky Mountain News Feb 17, 2009
February 2009 Denver
The Principled Politician: The Ralph Carr Story
Guest Speaker: Adam Schrager
Political Reporter for KUSA-TV and Author
A discussion on a true political hero, Ralph Carr, a governor who showed rare moral courage in the face of the wartime hysteria.
January 2009 Denver
Building a Road to Somewhere: Higher Education As Value For Colorado’s Future
Guest Speaker: Steve Bosley
University of Colorado Board of Regents Chair
A discussion on the issues and outlook for higher education in Colorado.
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