March Boca Chapter features Marielena Stuart
| DATE | Tuesday, March 6th, 2012 |
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| TIME | Doors open 5:30pm. Buffet at 6pm. Meeting starts at 7pm, $15 per person (tax and gratuity included) |
| PLACE | Boca Greens Country Club 19642 Trophy Drive, Boca Raton, FL 33498 Click HERE for Map |
| RSVP | Call 561-302-1479 or click on the “RSVP” button below.
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We look forward to seeing you there!!!
Bio for Marielena Stuart
Marielena Stuart is a conservative Republican candidate for the United States Senate 2012 (FL).
Marielena was born and raised in Cuba, where she and her family suffered greatly for opposing Castro’s murderous Communist regime. Her father and uncles knew full well that Castro was a Marxist well before he took over Cuba, and they began to fight against Castro and his rebels as soon as they launched their terrorist activities in the 1950’s. Her father and uncles were imprisoned by Castro’s forces shortly after Castro took over on January 1, 1959. Her uncle became one of the longest-held political prisoners in the Western Hemisphere. Other members of her family were executed and killed fighting Castro’s Communist forces.
From 2010-2011 Marielena Stuart was immensely influential in helping defeat the establishment of an anti-life genetic facility in Southwest Florida– a project seeking millions of taxpayer dollars– which was backed by powerful land developers and government bureaucrats. Marielena Stuart’s courageous fight helped save Florida tax payers hundreds of millions of dollars. Her success in this grass-roots battle reflects Marielena’s determination to give Florida citizens the right to be heard in the public square – citizens who have long been silenced by Socialist backroom deals and bail-outs.
Marielena has been fighting against Sustainable Development in Southwest Florida since 2008. Her experience living under Communism has equipped her with the necessary knowledge and determination to fight against the United Nation’s Agenda 21 Sustainable Development– which has infiltrated our schools, local, county and state governments.
Marielena Stuart is a patriotic American who knows full well that Socialism is destroying our nation. She also knows that Sharia law has infiltrated America and our commerce– through powerful Islamic political influence.
Marielena is a popular and outspoken conservative columnist, covering military and foreign affairs– as well as other issues affecting our nation. Many of her articles can be read at RenewAmerica.com. Marielena speaks French and Spanish, and is an experienced international conference and legal interpreter. She has a world view of America– as the greatest nation on Earth.
Ron DeSantis Educates In Boca Raton
The stage was set for another glorious evening of fellowship and patriotism at Boca Greens Country Club on February 7th, for the Boca Chapter’s Monthly Dinner/Speaker. We welcomed author Ron DeSantis, who had spoken the evening before to an appreciative crowd for our Jupiter Chapter meeting. Only months away from what will be the most critically defining election in the 21st Century for America, it was very healthy to look at our past, our Founding Fathers, and our Constitution, and ask the questions about WHAT KIND of country we want to be moving forward.
A mild, yet overcast twilight welcomed our guests, totaling over 120 people. Our friends at Boca Greens continued to “wow” those who chose to dine with us with a wide array of excellent food. Our co-laborers from Jupiter- including Gary Summers, Terry Brady, and Mel Grossman- made the drive to help our chapter have another successful evening, and we who help organize this from Boca truly appreciate the help, along with the comraderie. Once again, donations to our cause enabled us to have a silent auction, enabling the PBCTP to make better use of the raffle concept to raise much-needed funds.
Boca Chapter Coordinator Alex Berry began the proceedings at 7:00pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. Once all were seated, he then explained who the Tea Party is, and how our organization is set up. Instead of the usual list of announcements, Alex asked Joe Madej to take the podium to explain how our organization will be organizing our poll watching efforts, as well as our Get Out The Vote campaign. Sign-up sheets were on all the tables for that effort. Terry Brady then took the podium to address how we continue to raise funds- not just with the Silent Auction at our Dinner/Speaker events, but also with Gold Parties and other activities. Finally, Mel Grossman livened up the stage with encouragement and inspiration for the task that lies ahead for the Tea Party in America today…
Alex then introduced Ron DeSantis, who was joined at the event by his lovely wife, Casey (an Emmy-winning TV personality in the Jacksonville market). Ron is the author of “Dreams From Our Founding Fathers-First Principles in the Age of Obama”. His speech paralleled much of the same theme of the book, which sharply contrasts the agenda that Barack Obama has, with the key themes surrounding individual liberty and freedom that was so passionately espoused by our Founders. Both informative and jaw-dropping, DeSantis used fresh, “torn from today’s headlines” news and events to illuminate how far we have drifted from the INTENT of the framers of the Constitution. Everything from recent legislation, to Judge Ginsberg’s comment that the US Constitution is not the best thing to use to write a new one for people in Egypt were discussed in juxtaposition to what our Founders actually wrote, thought, and risked their lives for…
After his speech, DeSantis humored the crowd by taking questions for the better part of half an hour- ranging on immigration to the NDAA, and the unique Constitutional perspective on all these things.
The raffle prizes were then drawn, and the evening was concluded—Ron DeSantis took the time to chat with folks till nearly everyone was gone. He had several copies of his books for people who might wish to purchase it, and he was glad to sign the inside sleeve for anyone who wanted it. In all, it was a GREAT evening!
We look forward to more great meetings in 2012 for our Boca Chapter—please INVITE YOUR FRIENDS to our next event, which will be on March 6th, 2012!!! Remember—we always have our Boca Chapter Dinner/Speaker event on the FIRST TUESDAY of every month, so mark your calendars! We now have TEN months to make a difference for the next election, so please get involved if you aren’t yet, and STAY involved if you already are!
Pictures by Alex:
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Jupiter: Ron DeSantis on the founding fathers’ views versus the administration’s
A lot of PBCTP members came out last night in the rainy weather for our second Jupiter/PBG chapter meeting this year.
During dinner, Mark Wohlschegel serenaded us with a medly of popular tunes. Gary Summers, Chapter Leader kicked off the meeting with a rough overview of the evening’s agenda, and then led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mark accompanied us during the Star-Spangled Banner.
Mel Grossman, Co-Founder and Director, spoke about the importance of volunteerism and donations. He talked about how we need to gear up for a Tax Day Rally in the spring, as well as a protest in front of Congresswoman and DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman-Schultz’s office at a future date. Terry Brady, Co-Founder and Director and fund-raising chair, also talked about our raffles and the importance of donations to allow us to hold future events. Next up was Barry Carson – who is starting a Jupiter/Tequesta Republican Organization. The goal of the group is to have poll-watchers in each of the Jupiter/Tequesta precincts in the upcoming elections. Similarly, Joe Madej, leading PBCTP’s GOTV efforts (Get Out The Vote) talked about plans for covering the entire county with poll-watchers.
Ron DeSantis, our keynote speaker, was in the Navy supporting Seal Team One. When he came back from his active duty (he’s currently in the Reserves) he noted how so much that has happened during this administration throughout the country seems to be in direct opposition to what he and his military brethren were fighting for. So he decided to write a book, Dreams from our Founding Fathers: First Principles in the Age of Obama. DeSantis, in his talk, captured a lot of what the tea party knows as well – that the Constitution is being trampled. DeSantis also announced that he has decided to run for Congress and he requested petitions from the audience. He then took a few questions.
Gary ended the meeting with a prayer, and raffle results and members gathered to continue the discussion.
Pictures by Fred Scheibl and Ed Wolff.
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Alex Berry on the CBS Evening News
Allen West Speaks to the Boca Chapter
February Jupiter/PBG Chapter Meeting Features Author Ron DeSantis
| DATE: | Monday, February 6th, 2012 |
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| TIME: | Doors open 5:30pm. Buffet at 6pm. Meeting starts at 7pm, $15 per person (tax and gratuity included) |
| PLACE: | Abacoa Golf Club 105 Barbados Drive Jupiter, Florida Click HERE for Map |
| RSVP: | Click on the RSVP button below, or email to rsvp.jupiter@gmail.com, or call 561-316-7475. |
The video below is an introduction to the topic. We look forward to seeing you there!!!
February Boca Chapter Meeting Features Author Ron DeSantis
| DATE: | Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 |
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| TIME: | Doors open 5:30pm. Buffet at 6pm. Meeting starts at 7pm, $15 per person (tax and gratuity included) |
| PLACE: | a href=”http://www.bocagreenscountryclub.com/”>Boca Greens Country Club 19642 Trophy Drive, Boca Raton, FL 33498 Click HERE for Map |
| RSVP: | Click on the RSVP button below, or email to rsvp.boca@gmail.com, or call 561-302-1479. |
The video below is an introduction to the topic. We look forward to seeing you there!!!
Wellington Chapter Meeting in February
Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller Sharon Bock will be our guest speaker. Hear how this constitutional officer serves her constituents. Questions that relate to our three tenets: fiscal responsibility, constitutionally limited government and free markets will be addressed.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., buffet dinner from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. for $15 all inclusive, meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, February 13th at the Binks Forest Country Club. For directions Click: HERE
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Palm Beach County Tea Party and South Florida 912 Host PPP Event
Do you know for whom you’re going to vote for in the GOP Primary? Do you know why? How much do you really know about your candidate?
Find out at our Presidential Preference Primary Event – a joint project between Palm Beach County Tea Party and South Florida 912.
When: Tuesday January 10th 6:00 p.m Meet and Greet, 6:30-8:30 Program
Where: First Baptist Church of West Palm Beach, 1101 South Flagler Drive
Moderator Brian Mudd
Our volunteers have researched the candidates’ policies. The campaigns have responded to questions about their candidates’ core values: such as Leadership, Character, Worldview, Quality of Solutions, and Governing Style, so we can get beneath the surface. There will be high-profile candidate surrogates at the forum to explain the answers and to answer your questions
The format will allow ample time to explore both core values and policy positions.
First take our survey – based on your current knowledge of the candidates. Then hear from the campaign surrogates as they present their candidates’ views, moderated by Brian Mudd, Program Director for WJNO and WBZT and co-host of the Palm Beaches Morning Rush, on Tuesday, January 10th at 6pm at the First Baptist Church of West Palm Beach at 1101 S Flagler. Pick up a copy of our short Voters’ Guide at our event and then check out the complete guide on our websites. Survey results will be presented at the end of the meeting.
Still feel the same about your candidate? Have a new one? In either case, help out the candidate of your choice during the final 3 weeks of the campaign leading to the GOP Presidential Primary on 1/31.
The event is free, donations are welcome. Bring your friends.
If you need additional information, please contact info@palmbeachcountyteaparty.org
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Allen West Speaks at Boca Raton Chapter Meeting
Click for a video of this event.
Now that the New Year fireworks have subsided, it is time for the Palm Beach County Tea Party to start 2012 with a few fireworks of our own!!! And, that we did on January 3rd, at the Boca Greens Country Club, for the Boca Chapter’s first Monthly Dinner/Speaker event of the year. Our guest was none other than Congressman Allen West- a political figure who has done much to galvanize and inspire the Tea Party, and the Congressman knows that the Tea Party has been highly influential in getting him to his chair in Washington, DC.
Colonel Allen West
An early cold front, with temperatures in the high 40’s to low 50’s greeted our diners and other attendees, with a beautiful sunset overlooking the golf course. Despite a huge crowd of over 200 people, the dinner line went quite smoothly. The sumptuous buffet included any number of delicacies, which seemed to be appreciated by all. This month we changed the raffle scenario somewhat, and tickets were sold with the ability to win various prizes that were donated by local businesses. This went over quite well, and we enjoyed record sales of raffle tickets.
Starting promptly at 7:00, Boca Chapter Coordinator Alex Berry began the proceedings with the Pledge of Allegiance. We were blessed to have Lou Galtiero sing the National Anthem for us. Alex Berry then explained who the Tea Party is, and how our organization is set up. After various announcements were made, County Coordinator and Co-Founder Pam Wohlschlegel took the podium to recognize other members of our group, as well as give people an idea of upcoming events.
Alex then introduced Allen West to a cheering crowd- he shook hands on his way to the podium to a standing ovation. It was clear that he is much admired amongst those in our Tea Party, even though we ask him some tough questions, and have kept him accountable throughout his time as an elected official. He must have sensed this, because the first topic he addressed was his vote on the National Defense Authorization Act. There has been much hysteria surrounding loose verbiage in the bill, which has led many to believe that it would allow any military personnel to indefinitely detain American citizens “suspected” of terrorist activity, or of being a “belligerent”. The Congressman read aloud, straight from the bill (HR 1540) from a specific page (I believe he said page 657), under section 1021, which says, “Authorities – Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect existing law or authorities relating to the detention of United States citizens, lawful resident aliens of the United States, or any other persons who are captured or arrested in the United States”. He then challenged the audience to cite for him any other part of the bill that would overrule or subjugate what he had read. He gave the audience a few seconds, and then said, “Thank You!”. It was a dramatic opening salvo to a power-packed speech, which was appreciated by the crowd.
His speech was short, so that he could field answers from the large crowd gathered. The questions were all well received and answered. There appears to be little doubt that the Congressman enjoys direct interaction with his constituency. The questions varied from Term Limits, to Immigration, to the Federal Reserve, and our National Debt. He handled each question with care and aplomb—and certainly gave the answers that the Tea Party wanted to hear regarding each one. West remains an ideological favorite among conservatives, despite some of his somewhat controversial votes in the past.
Before being whisked off to do an interview with Neil Cavuto, West circulated amongst the crowd after he concluded his last answer.
The raffle prizes were then drawn, and the enjoyment of like-minded fellowship carried on well into the evening, spilling out from the dining room, into the foyer, and out into the portico valet area on this chilly and crisp evening. We look forward to more great meetings in 2012 for our Boca Chapter—please INVITE YOUR FRIENDS to our next event, which will be on February 7th, 2012!!! Remember—we always have our Boca Chapter Dinner/Speaker event on the FIRST TUESDAY of every month, so mark your calendars! We now have ELEVEN months to make a difference for the next election, so please get involved if you aren’t yet, and STAY involved if you already are!
Pictures from Alex:
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