Stay Informed Thursday, September 30, 2021 AZ Senate Report Spurs Action and More Audits Nationwide On Friday, September 24th, the Arizona Audit team presented their report to the State Senate. The eyes of the country, and the world, were all on Arizona. Throughout the course of the hearing held by the State Senate, it was clear that the audit was an honest exercise from the start – unlike what the media and the detractors were saying. Arizona has paved the way for other states who, like us, believe that every legal vote should count. Senate President Fann has sent the report along with a letter to the Attorney General, asking him to take all appropriate action. I hope he does so swiftly. Without the relentless efforts of the grassroots of the Republican Party of Arizona, the audit would have never happened. Now, other states and counties are following our lead as they consider their own audits. We must be tireless in our efforts to restore the public’s confidence in voting by ensuring we have free and fair elections! Always America First! Dr. Kelli Ward Chairwoman Republican Party of Arizona Dr. Ward Shares Leadership Tips with Other Republican Leaders Leading the organization that the Republican National Committee has identified as the ‘Most Engaged State Party’ requires a lot of political experience, skill and energy. During her years as RPAZ Chairwoman Dr. Kelli Ward has demonstrated these leadership qualities and, consequently, has been invited to meet with leaders of other state parties and organizations to present some of the successful strategies and programs she has implemented. A pictorial review of Chairwoman Ward’s more recent engagements follows. Speaking with the Lane County, Oregon, GOP With State Treasurer Kimberly Yee Former Oregon GOP Chairman Bill Currier & Oregon RNC National Committeeman US Senate Candidate Jim Lamon hosts a great event with police and border patrol AZFRW Day at the Capitol Speaking at the Linn County, Oregon, GOP Gala AZFRW takes the AZ House Floor Prayer Breakfast Police & Firefighter Prayer Breakfast with fellow Republicans: Anthony Kern, Alex Kolodin, Yvonne Cahill, Joseph Chaplik, Matt Salmon Source: Border Patrol The Numbers Behind Biden's Bungled Border Policies August border numbers continue to bode badly for the Biden administration while underscoring Biden-Harris’ failed leadership, according to an analysis provided by the Republican National Committee. More than 208,000 illegal immigrants – the highest number since 2020 -- were apprehended attempting to cross the southern border during August. That’s a 317 percent increase over August 2020. More than 1.2 million illegals have been caught since January 20, 2021 attempting to enter the US. This is a higher total than any year since 2001. More than 112,000 children have been encountered since February 2021 and the Biden administration has lost contact with a third of the migrant children released between January and May of this year. More than 18 percent of the migrant families, plus 20 percent of unaccompanied minors, have tested positive for COVID. A Texas county reported a 107 percent increase in COVID infections in one week among unaccompanied minors. The Biden push for a vaccine mandate for American citizens excludes mandatory vaccines for illegals. While statistics are not readily available, incidents of crime and deadly drugs are flowing over the border. Border Patrol officers in the El Paso sector report that the number of attacks against its agents have nearly doubled this year. While Democrat and Republican local officials pleaded for help, Biden and “Border Czar” Kamala Harris publicly pretend the crisis doesn’t exist. Treasurer Yee, 22 State Finance Officials Oppose Biden’s Disclosure Proposal Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee and 22 State Financial Affairs Foundation members signed a letter to President Biden and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen opposing the Biden Administration’s proposal that would require banks and credit unions to turn over the account information of private citizens’ and small businesses to the Internal Revenue Service on accounts exceeding $600. The state financial officers described the intrusive proposal as “…one of the largest infringements of data privacy in our nation’s history and is a direct assault on the financial disclosures of all Americans.” The finance officials cite possible negative consequences and oversights that could evolve from the proposal including the loss of Americans’ trust in banking institutions, resulting in an increasing number of unbanked Americans. The proposed regulation is intended to aid the IRS in collecting taxes from tax evaders. The signers of the letter point out that there is no evidence that the proposal will aid this goal. Steve Bannon Tops Speakers at Pima Lincoln Day Dinner Steve Bannon, former chief strategist for President Donald Trump during the first seven months of his administration, is the keynote speaker at the Pima County Republican Party’s 2021 Lincoln Dinner on Saturday, October 23. Arizona State Senate President Karen Fann, RPAZ Chairwoman Kelli Ward and Cochise County Sheriff Mark J.Dannels round out roster of dinner speakers. The event will be emceed by Tucson talk radio personality Chris DiSimone. The event offers attendees the opportunity to be photographed with Mr. Bannon at the VIP Reception preceding the dinner. The VIP Reception starts at 5:00 PM and the dinner at 6:00 PM at the Hilton El Conquistador in Oro Valley. GET TICKETS Blake Masters and Michelle Ugenti-Rita to Address Regulators October 7 More than 150 Tucson-area residents are expected to attend the Thursday, October 7 meeting of the Regulators of Arizona to hear US Senate candidate Blake Masters and Arizona Secretary of State candidate Michelle Ugenti-Rita speak. The meeting will be held at The Kettle Restaurant, 748 W. Starr Pass Blvd., and starts at 5:00 PM. More Info: Roger Score, 520-419-4677 EMAIL AG Brnovich to Address Unlawful Mandates and Election Integrity October 16  Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich will focus on unconstitutional mandates issued by the federal government including border control, election integrity and firearms regulations on Saturday, October 16 at the Hilton Garden Hotel in Tucson. The two-hour event starts at 10:00 AM. AG Brnovich, who is seeking to be elected to the US Senate, will also address the irregularities identified in the audit of the 2020 Maricopa County election. GET TICKETS Candidates Invited to Fountain Hills Picnic October 16  Candidates whose names will appear on the Fountain Hills ballot are invited to attend the Fountain Hills Republican Club Picnic, Saturday, October 16, starting at 4:00 PM. Reservations to attend the event are required. EMAIL Election Integrity Film to be Shown at Meeting October 18  The film The Deep Rig will be shown at 5:30 PM on Monday, October 18, at the Dream City Church in Scottsdale. Produced by Gen. Michael Flynn and Patrick Byrne, the film cast also includes Cyber Ninjas CEO Doug Logan and Bobby Piton, Jovan Pulitzer and Col. Phil Waldron. The film presents facts surrounding election integrity and encourages viewers to reach their own conclusions. Speakers at the showing are Shelby Busch, Chair of the We the People AZ Alliance, plus Representative and Secretary of State candidate Mark Finchem. REGISTER HERE Please submit information about events that your organization is hosting to Terry Babb at:  [email protected] Please include contact information in case we need additional information. Always America First! Matt Salmon Andy Gould Candidates to Speak at Lake Havasu Dinner October 4 Gubernatorial candidate Matt Salmon and candidate for Attorney General, Andy Gould, are speakers at the London Bridge Republican Women’s dinner on Monday, October 4. The event starts at 5:00 PM in the Shugrues Bridgeview Room. Reservations are required. Contact Diane Huenerbein, 928-505-2614 Speakers Top NFRA Convention in Scottsdale October 8 - 10  Several Arizona officials will speak at the National Federation of Republican Assemblies’ convention, Friday, October 8 through Sunday, October 10 at the McCormick Scottsdale Resort in Scottsdale. Speakers at the three-day conference include Arizona Congressmen Andy Biggs and Paul Gosar, Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, Representative and Secretary of State candidate Mark Finchem and Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk. Tickets Available: Lori Urban, 480-221-9633 EMAIL for Tickets Quarterly PC Meeting in Yavapai Planned October 18  Saturday, October 18 is the date set for the Yavapai County Republican Committee’s quarterly countywide PC meeting. The meeting starts at 8:00 AM at the Adult Center of Prescott, 1280 E. Rosser St., in Prescott. LD 15 Stages Evening of 'Gun Playing and RINO Slaying' October 15  An afternoon of shooting, food and fun is planned for Friday, October 15 at LD 15’s 1st Annual Evening of Gun Playing and RINO Slaying. The event is a fundraiser to help LD 15 leadership through their reorganization. The event will be held at C2 Tactical, 7000 Mayo in Scottsdale between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Details available from Valerie: EMAIL AZFRW Holds Biennial Meet in October October 21 The Arizona Federation of Republican Women will hold their biennial convention at the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Thursday, October 21 through Saturday, October 23. More than 300 members from across the state, plus several candidates, are expected to attend the three-day event. Details: VISIT 'Engage to Win' Workshop to Stress Effective Communications October 30 The Republican Party of Arizona and the Maricopa County Republican Committee will jointly host “Engage to Win,” a leadership workshop created to effectively communicate Republican objectives in conversation. The workshop will be held on Saturday, October 30 between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM at the Embassy Suites Ballroom in Scottsdale. Lunch is included in the $30 ticket to attend. EMAIL for INFO Paid for by the Republican Party of Arizona Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. www.azgop.com 3501 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 957-7770 Update Profile | Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy