Local Republican Updates

County-Wide News

NORTHWEST OFFICE

The Northwest office of the Arizona Republican Party will hold an Open House on Friday, June 20, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The purpose is to introduce the residents of Northwest Pima County and Southern Pinal County to our (respective) candidates, announce our presence in these districts and recruit volunteers for the office, campaigns and voter registration.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE OLD PUEBLO FRIENDS OF NRA

16th Annual Dinner/Auction, August 2, 2008 from 4:30 to 10 p.m. at Westin La Paloma Resort at 3800 E. Sunrise Drive, Tucson AZ. Reserve early: Linda, 520/887-7970 or Lois, 520/747-5709

FROM BRAD ROACH

Candidate for Pima County Attorney General Brad Roach will be on the John C. Scott talk show (KVOI 690 AM) Wednesday, June 4, 11 a.m.

FIRST ANNUAL THEODORE ROOSEVELT GOLF TOURNAMENT

"Putt Softly and Carry a Big Stick" July 19, 2008 Four Person Scramble at Quail Creek Country Club Hosted by: SPARC with a luncheon by Quail Creek Republican Club and a raffle by Southern Pima Arizona Republican Club Ladies. The Guest Speaker at the Luncheon is John Munger, former Chairman of the Pima County Republican Party. Luncheon is open to non-golfers. 7:30 am shotgun start. The luncheon will begin at 1:00 pm. For more information or an entry form: Call or email Christi Tucker at 207-5754 or Chis2Tuc2@AOL.com

News From OUR CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES

TIM BEE’S CAMPAIGN

Join Senator Tim Bee and Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup at a reception welcoming the Honorable Eric Cantor, Chief Deputy Republican Whip, US House of Representatives (VA) on Sunday, June 8, 2008, 1 p.m. at Skyline Country Club, 5200 E. Saint Andrews Drive, Tucson AZ 85718. Suggested contribution: $500, Maximum contribution: $2,300.
RSVP: Kristin Young, kyoung43@cox.net or (860) 916-5527

Be a part of the Grassroots efforts and sign up today!
Call Barbara Bathen (520)979-8667 or email barbara@timbee.com

News From The Legislative Districts

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 26

- From the Al Melvin for the State House 2008 campaign:

Telephone Campaign: Al Melvin's campaign will be conducting a special two week telephone campaign from May 27 until June 12. Anyone who would like to help in this important effort is requested to contact Al at almelvin@wbhsi.net or 825-2894 or 429-8083. Please check out www.votealmelvin.com.

- From the Marilyn Zerull for the State House 2008 campaign:
On June 11 Marilyn will address the Saddlebrook Republican Club. Various other neighborhood gatherings are scheduled throughout the summer where she will have an opportunity to field questions and concerns from the voters.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 28

Jon Justice (FM 104.1) will be the keynote speaker at the June 7th LD-28 meeting at Republican Headquarters. The meeting will start at 9AM sharp. I would strongly encourage any candidate and campaign manager that is running for, or is interested in, running for office to attend as the focus will be on the proper way to prepare and interview on TV and radio.

There will be a no holds barred Q&A after Mr. Justice's opening comments. If you are interested in how the media works you are welcome to attend. If you wish to make an appointment to be on Jon's show this is your golden opportunity.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

REPUBLICAN ROUND-UP!

A Republican Round-up is scheduled for June 13th at 5:30 pm at the Cow Palace Restaurant in Amado, AZ

A buffet with chicken and beef and all the trimmings.......$25 per person soft drinks and tea included. No host bar. This event is hosted by: SPARCL, SPARC and QCRP (Quail Creek Republican Party). Please mark your calendar for this event. Contact: Sue Mayes 207-8559, Darren Venters 207-3382 or Cathy Graf 625-1742.

The Republican Party of Southern Pima County is making wonderful plans to unite our party and having fun doing it!!

THE PIMA COUNTY REPUBLICAN CLUB

Pima County Republican Club Meets Tuesday 11:30. Public Welcome Sabbar Shrine Center, 450 S. Tucson Blvd. Linda Barber, President, 887-7979

June 3 – Dr. Dana Willems, Ret Professor of Columbia University, “The 2008 Election.” 393-0881.
June 10 - Pat Kilburn, Candidate for AZ Rep Dist 29. Res 722-2790, cell 907-8792.
June 17 - David McGowan and Doug Esposito, Candidates for AZ House of Representatives, LD 30, invited.
June 24 – Frank Antenori, Candidate for AZ House of Rep LD 30, 749-9299.
July 1 - Pete Hershberger, Senator and Candidate for AZ State Senate, 247-7903.

THE PIMA COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN

Just a friendly reminder that you still have time to get tickets to our annual "FunRaiser" on June 14th at El Parador Restaurant, 5:00 to 9:00 PM.

A fun night of food and gaming is planned. Tickets are $50 which includes lots of food and $50 worth of gaming chips. You can use your winnings, save your chips or purchase additional chips to bid on some great silent auction items. Also, there will be Salsa music and dancing after the event.

Please contact CeCe Stevens - 907-0102 or Mary Preble 409-9269 for tickets.

QUAIL CREEK REPUBLICAN CLUB

June 20th - "Breakfast with the Candidates", 8:30 am at the Madera Clubhouse in Quail Creek. LD30 Representative candidates Frank Antenori, Sharon Collins, David Gowan and Doug Sposito will be at the breakfast meeting. Cost of the buffet breakfast is $10.00 which includes waffles, strawberry topping, syrup, orange juice, coffee, tip and tax. For reservations or more information contact Darren Venters at 207-3382.
July 19th - Theodore Roosevelt Golf Tournament at Quail Creek County Club. The 7:30 am shotgun start is a four person scramble of Men's, Women's and Mixed teams. John Munger, former Chairman of the Pima County Republican Party, is the keynote speaker at the luncheon to follow the golf tournament. Cost: $70.00 golf tournament & luncheon. Luncheon is open to non-golfers, cost $20.00. This event is being hosted by SPARC, QCRC and SPARCL. For more information or an entry form contact Christi Tucker 207-5754 or Chis2Tuc2@AOL.com

SOUTHERN ARIZONA TEENAGE REPUBLICANS

Hi Everyone! We want to let you know what is going on with SAZ TARS... We have been working really hard to raise money for our DC trip! We would like to take this opportunity to thank those of you who have generously contributed to our fund. We only need $1000 more to send everyone! This is a great opportunity to invest in Americas Future. We only have two more weeks to raise money!! If you are interested in sending a TAR to DC please make your check payable to SAZ TARS and send your contribution to SAZ TARS c/o Ashley Hepler 3560 S Frick Ave, Tucosn, AZ 85730. Also, check out our website to see what we've been up to www.saztars.com!!

Thanks again for your support!

Ashley Hepler SAZ TARS Chair

The Southern Arizona Teenage Republicans is holding a FREE seminar on "How to Deal with Difficult People" presented by Jack Harris on Tuesday June 24 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Clements Center at 8155 E Poincianna (Just South of Pantano/Escalante) in the Meeting Room.

SOUTHERN PIMA ARIZONA REPUBLICAN CLUB

June 14th - SPARC Board Meeting 9:00 am at Green Valley Republican Headquarters in the Green Valley Mall. The meeting is open to the public. Following the meeting SPARC will be manning the headquarters, volunteers needed to help work on SPARC mailer after meeting. Contact: Cathy Graf 625-1742
July 12th - SPARC Board Meeting 9:00 am at the Green Valley Republican Headquarters in the Green Valley Mall. The meeting is open to the public. Following the meeting SPARC will be manning the headquarters, volunteers need to help prepare for July 19th Theodore Roosevelt Golf Tournament. Contact: Cathy Graf 625-1742

SPARCL MEETINGS

"Republican Round-Up" on June 13th at the Cow Palace restaurant in Amado, AZ, just south of Green Valley. Barbeque chicken, beef with all the trimmings. Will start at 5:30, soft drinks and tea included with the meal, cash bar. I am contacting all candidates running for office to generate interest in attending. Event is being sponsored by Quail Creek, SPARC and SPARCL Republican parties.