First PBCTP Meeting of the Year
Please join us Monday, January 7, at Abacoa, for the first meeting of the New Year.
Monday January 7, 2013
6:00pm buffet ($15), 7:00 Program
Abacoa Golf Club
105 Barbados Drive, Jupiter, Florida 33458
The Palm Beach County Tea Party is alive, strong and ready for the new year and the challenges that lay before us. New leadership has been chosen and we are preparing an agenda that will give guidance for the days, months and years ahead.
There will be no Boca or Wellington meetings in January. The January 7th meeting at the Abacoa Golf Club is our only meeting this month. Please come and meet the new PBCTP Coordinator, The new Communications Director and new Chapter Leaders. We won’t be announcing who they are until this meeting. We encourage all to attend!
We are excited to lay out the plans and vision that will ensure that the Palm Beach County Tea Party continues to be an organization that champions fiscal responsibility, free markets and Constitutionally limited government.
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HOW TO PROTECT THE KIDS
Most of the television and radio talking heads (except some of the conservatives) have missed to obvious and most effective way to protect the school kids.
They suggest solutions without doing the simplest sanity check to see if their solution would have helped the kids and teachers in Newtown CT.
Examples of ineffective “solutions”:
1. Make it harder for people to buy guns.
But the alleged shooter did not buy the guns, he used someone else’s.
2. Ban assault guns.
But the alleged shooter used a handgun.
The obvious approach is to do what the celebrities themselves (as well as politicians, banks, religious organizations and armored cars) do for protection; provide an armed guard.
People contemplating mayhem tend to avoid places where there are armed guards who might thwart their plans.
It is as plain as the nose on your face.
And while we are at it, there are other places that need armed guards such as shopping centers and other places where there could be a large number of victims.
Palm Beach County State Legislators
PALM BEACH COUNTY STATE LEGISLATORS
Prepared for the Palm Beach County Tea Party
Compiled by Ed. Wolff – Updated January 13, 2013
State Senate Members
State Senator Joseph Abruzzo– District 25 – Democrat
Capitol Office:
222 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
Phone: (850) – 487-5025
District Office:
12300 Forest Hill Boulevard
Suite 200
Wellington, FL 33414- 5785
Phone: (561) 791-4774
Committees:
Commerce and Tourism, Vice Chair
Environmental Preservation and Conservation, Vice Chair
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education
Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax
Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities
Military Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Joint Legislative Auditing Committee, Alternating Chair
State Senator Jeff Clemens– District 27 – Democrat
Capitol Office:
226 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL32399-1100
Phone: (850)487-5027
District Office:
508 C Lake Avenue
Lake Worth, FL 33460
Phone: (561) 540-1140
Committees:
Banking and Insurance, Vice Chair
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Ethics and Elections
Gaming
Transportation
State Senator Joe Negron – District 32 – Republican
Capitol Office:
412 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
Phone: (850) 487-5032
District Office:
3500 SW Corporate Parkway
Suite 204
Palm City, FL 34990
Phone: (772) 219-1665
Fax: (772) 219-1666
Toll Free: 1-888-759-0791
Committees:
Appropriations, Chair
Banking and Insurance
Rules
Select Committee on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Chair
Joint Legislative Budget Commission, Alternating Chair
State Senator Maria Lorts Sachs– District 34 – Democrat
Capitol Office:
216 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
Phone: (850) 487-5034
District Office:
955 NW 17th Avenue
Suite E
Delray, FL 33445
Phone: (561) 279-1427
Committees:
Gaming, Vice Chair
Agriculture
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education
Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax
Education
Military Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Regulated Industries
State House of Representatives Members
State Representative Kevin J. G. Rader – District 81 – Democrat
Capitol Office:
1402 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Phone: (850) 717-5081
District Office:
9045 La Fontana Boulevard
Suite 117
Boca Raton, FL 33434-5641
Phone: (561) 470-6596
Committees:
Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
Health Quality Subcommittee
Healthy Families Subcommittee
Insurance & Banking Subcommittee
State Representative MaryLynn Magar – District 82 – Republican
Capitol Office:
1003 The Capito
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Phone: (850) 717-5082
District Office:
11704 Southeast Dixie Highway
Hobe Sound, FL 33475-5457
Phone: (772) 545-3481
Committees:
Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee
Health Innovation Subcommittee
Local & Federal Affairs Committee
Rulemaking Oversight & Repeal Subcommittee
Select Committee on PPACA
State Representative Patrick Rooney, Jr. – District 85 – Republican
Capitol Office:
200 House Office Building
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Phone: (850) 717-5085
District Office:
3970 RCA Boulevard
Suite #7001
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410-4231
Phone: (561) 625-5176
Committees:
Health Quality Subcommittee Vice Chair
Regulatory Affairs Committee Vice Chair
Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
Ethics & Elections Subcommittee
Healthy Families Subcommittee
State Representative Mark S. Pafford – District 86 – Democrat
Capitol Office:
316 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Phone: (850) 717-5086
District Office:
2240 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
Suite 102
West Palm Beach, FL 33409-3403
Phone: (561) 682-0156
Committees:
Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee
Appropriations Committee
Health & Human Services Committee
Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee
Joint Legislative Budget Commission
State Representative Dave Kerner State Representative — District 87 – Democrat
Capitol Office:
1101 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Phone: (850) 717-5087
District Office:
12300 Forest Hill Boulevard
Suite 200
Wellington, FL 33414- 5785
Phone: (561) 791-4774
Committees:
Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
Judiciary Committee
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee
Rulemaking Oversight & Repeal Subcommittee
State Representative Bobby Powell — District 88 – Democrat
Capitol Office:
1401 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Phone: (850) 717-5088
District Office:
Suite 105
2715 North Australian Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33407-4500
Phone: (561) 650-6880
Committees:
Healthy Families Subcommittee
Higher Education & Workforce Subcommittee
Local & Federal Affairs Committee
Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee
Legislative Service
State Representative Bill Hager – District 89 – Republican
Capitol Office:
410 House Office Building
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Phone: (850) 717-5089
District Office:
301 Yamato Road
Suite 1240
Boca Raton, FL 33431-4931
Phone: (561) 470-6607
Committees:
Civil Justice Subcommittee Vice Chair
Insurance & Banking Subcommittee Vice Chair
Finance & Tax Subcommittee
Judiciary Committee
Select Committee on Claims Bills
State Representative Lori Berman – District 90 – Democrat
Capitol Office:
1301 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Phone: (850) 717-5090
District Office:
203 Northeast 1st Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444-3714
Phone: (561) 266-6645
Committees:
Energy & Utilities Subcommittee
Finance & Tax Subcommittee
Healthy Families Subcommittee
Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight
Rules & Calendar Committee
State Representative Irving “Irv” Slosberg — District 91 – Democrat
Capitol Office:
1401 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Phone: (850) 717-5091
District Office:
Suite 200
7499 West Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33446-1394
Phone: (561) 496-5940
Committees:
Criminal Justice Subcommittee Democratic Ranking Member
Government Operations Subcommittee Democratic Ranking Member
Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee Democratic Ranking Member
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee
PBCTP Leadership Changes
Hello friends,
It is only after considerable prayer and with sadness that I am resigning as the County Coordinator for the Palm Beach County Tea Party. I believe strongly that term limits and new leadership are both refreshing and critical to the long-term success of any program.
More importantly, this move will enable me to better contribute to the Palm Beach County Tea Party in the areas that I believe will will be critical in the coming 23 months before the 2014 midterm elections:
* Oversight — keeping our members up to date on key local, state, and federal issues and creating action alerts when needed.
* Hispanic Outreach
* College Outreach
I will continue to serve on the board and as the liaison to both the Tea Party Patriots and the Tea Party Alliance.
Please let me know if you would like to join me in any of these three programs! We will have some fun and definitely create value!
The board is actively recruiting my replacement. I can tell you that this is an exciting and fulfilling job. With the new addition of a Communications Director,Richard Bock, and my new role, the director position will be less time intensive and will be able to focus on strategy and operational efficiencies.
Other Changes in Our Organization
Jupiter/PBG Chapter
Gary Summers has resigned as the Chapter Coordinator for Jupiter/Palm Beach Gardens. Gary had only lived in Florida one month when he found us and almost immediately went to work as our Jupiter/PBG Chapter Leader. He did an awesome job despite his work and family commitments. He is now involved in a business start-up and must focus on that in the coming months. Thank you, Gary, for all that you have done for PBCTP in the past year!
Laura Hanley has accepted this position starting immediately. Laura has been involved in Palm Beach County politics and grassroots efforts for years and, through her efforts, willingness to work and effervescent personality, has a large network of friends and supporters. We look forward to working with her in this capacity. Laura will also serve on the Board of Directors.
Wellington Chapter
Gina Rascati and Joe Madej have also resigned as coordinators for the Wellington Tea Party. Joe did a Herculean job as the GOTV leader in Wellington, personally canvassing hundreds of homes despite hip and knee surgeries only months before. Joe was inspired by our recent visit by Brigitte Gabrielle and will be focusing on programs designed to understand radical Muslim issues in our country.
Marion Frank will be replacing Gina and Joe as the Wellington Chapter Coordinator and will also serve on the Board of Directors. Marion, like Laura, has been very active in the county, is on top of the issues, especially healthcare, and will be an energetic and valuable contributor to our organization.
Boca Raton Chapter
Alex Berry is stepping down as Chapter Coordinator in Boca Raton. In Alex’ words, “The most pressing reason for my departure is that I need to spend more time with my family, my businesses, and my church. I wanted to do all I can up until this past election, and I was as disappointed as could be with the results. I look forward to re-engaging in the future as time and opportunity allow.”
We would like to extend a special thanks to Alex for his hard work and commitment over the years!
Please Consider These Open Leadership Positions
Please contact Mel Grossman, our vice-chair, if you are interested in any of the following positions. His number is (561) 628-1873.
- County Coordinator
- Chapter Coordinator for Boca Raton (includes Delray Beach and Boynton Beach)
- Assistant Coordinator for the Wellington Chapter
Yours in hope & action,
Pam Wohlschlegel
Co-founder & Oversight Coordinator
Palm Beach County Tea Party
Phone: 561.254.1036
pam@palmbeachcountyteaparty.org
Florida State Coordinator
Tea Party Patriots
