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CHAIRMAN, Jay Kramer * 772-321-7724 * [email protected] VICE CHAIRMAN, Frank Sosta, Jr. * 772-713-6411 * [email protected] SECRETARY, Linda Anselmini * 609-577-5139 * [email protected] TREASURER, Steve Gagne * 772-480-6671 * [email protected] STATE COMMITTEEWOMAN Elly Manov 772-696-1665 [email protected] STATE COMMITTEEMAN Shawn Frost, 772-584-1454 [email protected] IRC REPUBLICAN PARTY CHAIRMAN Jay Kramer We are all probably in agreement that we are glad to put 2020 behind us and look forward to a brighter new year with less restrictions and a possible diminishing of the Covid pandemic. However, the start of 2021 is establishing itself as another year to remember. It is only January and we have seen another impeachment, an effort by Big Tech to destroy our first amendment rights, a full out assault to silence and erase anyone or any information hinting at a fraudulent election and the demonizing of anyone who supports our rightful President, Donald J. Trump. The uncertainty of our future has probably never been in question as much as it has been in these last few weeks. The phone calls I have been getting recently clearly demonstrate people are very worried and needing information as to what is going on. The message I have been giving to people is to be ready for anything; we prepare for the worst and hope for the best. At our last meeting I talked about not enriching Big Tech which continues to take our money and attack our First Amendment Rights. As for the information requested about the list of Big Tech here is the link. [link removed] Please make your own determination on supporting Big Tech. They are only as strong as you let them be. PS. Interesting link of the day “[link removed]” JOB WELL DONE Outgoing Executive Board members, Joe Saul, Paul Westcott and Lamarre Notargiacomo receive awards for their outstanding service to the Republican Executive Committee of Indian River County from 2018 to 2020 at the January 13th meeting. (Missing from picture is Val Zudans, former State Committeeman.) Joe Gruters Elected to Second Term as Chairman of the RPOF At the Republican Party of Florida’s Annual Meeting this weekend, Joe Gruters was unanimously re-elected without opposition to a second two-year term as Chairman. Virtually the entirety of the Republican Party of Florida’s leadership attended, including Gov. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio giving members updates. In a show of strong unity, members also heard from Republican leaders including Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez, Attorney General Ashley Moody, Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, Senate President Wilton Simpson, House Speaker Chris Sprowls, Congressman Mike Waltz, Congressman Byron Donalds and Congressman Matt Gaetz. “I’m thankful and humbled that the membership would choose me to be Chairman for another term,” Gruters said. “I look forward to working alongside the best Governor in the nation in Governor Ron DeSantis to ensure his re-election and successful mid-term elections. We are more united In Florida than ever.” Gov. DeSantis headlined Republican leaders who spoke at the Annual Meeting, telling members that the Republican Party of Florida has been a shining success and will continue to be. “Republicans around the country are looking at the State of Florida for leadership,” Gov. DeSantis said. “We will be undeterred in our defense of freedom — the freedom of Floridians to work, to send their kids to in-person school, and to enjoy the blessings of a beautiful state. With your help and hard work, we will be successful today, tomorrow and into the future.” In addition to Gov. DeSantis, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio told the group that realignment needed to happen in the Republican Party to represent the reality nationally and around the world. “After Donald Trump, the Republican Party will never be the same and that is a good thing.” National Committeeman Peter Feaman and National Committeewoman Kathleen King reported to members, State Committeeman Jeremy Evens of Escambia County gave the Constitution and Rules Committee Report, and State Committeewoman Charlotte Flynt of Walton County gave the credentials report. In addition to Gruters, officers elected by members were RPOF Vice Chairman Christian Ziegler, RPOF Treasurer Mike Moberly and RPOF Secretary Kristy Banks. All were unanimously elected. During Gruters’ chairmanship, Republicans saw a red wave in Florida that resulted in Republicans flipping two Congressional seats, five state House seats and one state Senate seat — none of which were expected. Further, Republicans closed the voter registration gap with Democrats to only 134,000 — the closest that Republicans have been to a voter registration majority. Club Event  Next REC Meeting: February 10, 2021 Be sure to visit our website: www.ircgop.com Linda Anselmini Secretary Indian River County Republican Executive Committee Indian River County Republican Executive Committee | www.ircgop.com ‌ Indian River County Republican Executive Committee | 2001 9th Avenue, Ste. 107, Vero Beach, FL 32960 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!