Getting to the grassroots

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Bill Goldsworthy, candidate for state representative in the 120th District, and other candidates talked with volunteers at the July 22 Volunteer Pizza Party at Luzerne County Republican headquarters.

Other candidates in attendance included Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta, who is running for the 11th Congressional District seat; and state Senate candidate Stephen A. Urban; along with state representative candidates Rick Arnold, Terrence O'Connor and James O'Meara.

Dave Baloga spoke on behalf of 10th Congressional District candidate Tom Marino and Lynn Bartz and Tiffany Cloud, represented state Rep. Karen Boback and Tarah Toohil, state representative hopeful, respectively.

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Giuliani endorses Barletta

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Poll shows Lou

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It's time for the Annual Family Picnic.
Special Events Chairwoman Marge Matisko is heading up plans for the outing to be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7, at Harteis Farm in Dallas Township.
A catered meal will be served at 2 p.m. and includes hamburgers and hot dogs, pulled pork barbecue, chicken, potato salad, corn on cob, haluski, desserts and beverages.
Entertainment, children's games and a basket auction will be featured. There is a pond for swimming and fishing -- so bring your pole.
This is a great chance to meet the candidates, catch up with friends and enjoy a summer day at a beautiful site.
Gerry Harteis has again graciously offered his lovely horse farm for this annual event.
Cost of a ticket is $25 per person and $5 for children ages 6 to 12. Kids under 6 attend free.
Club GOP members receive a $5 discount per ticket.
So, if your membership is expiring, please renew today. You can pay safely online on this website or by calling 208-4671 for details.
Not a member? Time to join and take advantage of the July special: ALL NEW MEMBERS WHO JOIN IN JULY receive ONE FREE TICKET to the picnic.

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Young and Republican?

Give this group a chance

By PAUL J.M. STEBBINS JR.

This is a reminder that the next meeting of the Young Republicans of Luzerne County will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 17 at The Woodlands Inn & Resort, Parlor B.
I would really like to take my time and offer this as an open invitation for all registered Republicans, ages 18 to 40, to come and see what this group is about. I know that some may think that these meetings could be intimidating if you do not know anyone who is involved.

But I assure you that these meetings are the most laid-back gatherings you will take part in. We welcome everyone from those who are just starting to get involved in politics to those who have made it one of their favorite hobbies.

It is a chance to help educate each other with our views and really get to know other individuals.
I know we all lead busy lives -- and sometimes the last thing you want to remember is that you have a meeting but I promise that by the end of the night you will feel more like you spent the time hanging out with friends than attending a formal meeting.

I can say that there are people in the group whom I personally didn't know but had heard about. I now know them and am glad to say that in May I couldn't have picked better candidates to be on our state committee or to call friends. These are the relationships we hope to foster among our group with the exciting chance to network with professionals as well.
There are lots of interesting events that we have lined up and having more people involved would help us make them a success.

If you feel like you might be nervous and want to feel more comfortable then see if you know any of the people on our friends list on Facebook and come to the meeting with them.

We all have a mission to advance the Republican Party in our county and to do that we must participate as well. The disadvantage that we have will not be easy to overcome but it will be overcome.

Wouldn't you feel more proud knowing you were a part of that REAL change?
Thanks and I hope to see you there on Aug. 17 Feel free to message me anytime on Facebook about the meeting and I will get back to you as soon as possible.READ MORE ABOUT THE YOUNG REPUBLICANS

 

New State Committee Member Harry Haas meets former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum at Friday night's Summer Dinner in Hershey. Santorum delivered a rousing speech to Pennsylvania Republicans gathered for the two-day event at the Hershey Lodge & Resort.

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State GOP united behind ticket

By HARRY HAAS

HERSHEY  -- The 2010 Pennsylvania Republican State Committee Summer Meeting was held in Hershey June 11-12 and the tone of the weekend was positive and upbeat.

Of the 359 committeemen and women from throughout the state, more than 80 were newly elected.

Friday's agenda dealt primarily with trainings: a county executive director meeting, new member orientation, 2010 Victory briefing, new majority forum, and voter registration instruction.

Those of us able to attend divided up the schedule and got a great sample of how we plan to elect Republicans who will restore conservative government. Friday night concluded with a speech by Congressman Darrrell Issa of California regarding his committee's investigation into the Obama administration's job-swapping scandal. His main point: Prepare for more news in the weeks to come.

The keynote address was given by former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum.  As a student of history, I have seen footage of many remarkable historical speeches.

Sen. Santorum's was one of our generation's finest. His words struck to the core of why we fight so fiercely to maintain our American freedom and ideals. There was not a single peep as our attention gravitated toward words that offered real hope and change.

Our county committee members had breakfast with others from the Northeast Central Regional caucus with neighboring counties on Saturday morning.

The official state meeting saw an attendance rate of almost 90 percent, and Robert Gleason, the chairman of the state party, celebrated the turnout. He demonstrated the party's openness by inviting all Republicans everywhere to visit the state headquarters building in downtown Harrisburg, and he even offered his personal cell phone number! 　

As the weekend wrapped up, we saw data that shows Pat Toomey ahead in nearly all polls in his race for Senate, many optimistic congressional hopefuls poised to take back the House, and the gubernatorial team of Jim Cawley for lieutenant and Tom Corbett for governor blasting rivals in every poll by a large margin.

Fellow Republicans of Luzerne County can join in the momentum by checking in with any of your state committee representatives, the county headquarters in downtown Wilkes-Barre, and the state party at its 　WEBSITE.

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Pierogies, potato pancakes & politics

One of the best ways you can help our slate of candidates is to take them to a neighborhood event.

Our nominees are trying to get around to as many bazaars, festivals and other summertime events as possible. They stand a better chance of meeting more people if someone from the neighborhood, host parish or committee would spend some time introducing them to voters.

If you'd like to help, or suggest an event, e-mail us at lcgop@luzernegop.org and we'll help make the connection.

We will post our community events calendar on this Web site. Check it regularly for updates or suggest a few of your own. The candidates will appreciate it.

JULY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Support Our Candidates

Over the next five months, our candidates for federal and state offices will be hosting rallies, fundraisers and other events. They need your help.

Whether you would like to volunteer to help out at one of the events, sell tickets or attend a fundraiser -- or even host one, your donation of money and time is greatly appreciated.

The road will be much easier for our Republican candidates if many people help out, even just for a little.

Bill Goldsworthy, who is seeking the state representative seat in the 120th Legislative District, will hold a golf tournament on Sept. 3. Sponsors and golfers are signing up now.

For more information on these events, check this Web site regularly.

You can find COMING EVENTS on the home page, listings on the CALENDAR page.

For links to all candidates' Web sites, go to the CANDIDATES page.

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COMING EVENTS 

Thursday, July 29

5-8 p.m.

Chicken Barbecue with Dan Naylor

Candidate for State Representative

Naylor Farm, Seaman's Road, Factoryville

RSVP by July 26 945-9303, dlnaylor77@epix.net

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Sunday, Aug. 1

1-5 p.m.

Pig Roast

Hosted by 1st District

Altmiller Grove, Drums

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Tuesday, Aug. 3

7 p.m.

4th District Meeting

AMVETS, Hanover Township

Lorri Vandermark, Chairiwoman

Committee members are asked to bring an item for the summer fun basket to be donated to the basket auction at the county picnic

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Saturday, Aug. 7

1-5 p.m.

GOP Family Picnic

Harteis Farm, Dallas Township

Tickets: $25; $5 children ages 6-12; under 6 FREE

Club GOP members, $5 discount

INFO: 208-4671

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Monday, Aug. 9

6 p.m.

Membership Meeting

GOP Headquarters, 41 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre

Bruce Boedeker, Chairman

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Tuesday, Aug. 10

Noon

Leadership Committee Meeting

GOP Headquarters, 41 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre

INFO: 208-4671

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Tuesday, Aug. 10

 6-8 p.m.

Meet & Greet Terrence O'Connor

Indian Lake Inn, Bear Creek

Free admission; cash bar

INFO: 208-4671

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Thursday, Aug. 12

6:30 p.m.

Executive Committee Meeting

(date changed from Aug. 19)

GOP Headquarters, 41 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre

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Monday, Aug. 17

7 p.m.

Young Republicans Meeting

Parlor B, Woodlands Inn & Resort, Plains Twp.

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Wednesday, Aug. 18

 5-8 p.m.

Meet & Greet Steve Urban

Cosenza's, Route 115, Bear Creek

FREE

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Wednesday, Aug. 18

6:30 p.m.

5th District Phone Bank

GOP Headquarters, 41 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre

Info: 208-4671

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Thursday, Aug. 19, 6-9 p.m.

2nd Annual Clambaker

For State Sen. Lisa Baker

Checkerboard Inn, Trucksville

Donation $35

Info: 696-3939

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Sunday, Aug. 22, 7-9 p.m.

Meet & Greet Bill Goldsworthy

Bo Brothers, Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming

Pizza & Beer & Soda

Donation $20

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Thursday, Aug. 26, time TBA

Evening With James O'Meara

St. Maria Goretti Hall, Laflin

Donation $50

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