Just a reminder that you're receiving this email because you have expressed an interest in the Indian River County Republican Executive Committee. Don't forget to add [email protected] to your address book so we'll be sure to land in your inbox! You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive REC emails. If you do unsubscribe you will not be able to use the same email address if you want to once again receive emails from us. CHAIRMAN, Jay Kramer * 772-321-7724 * [email protected] VICE CHAIRMAN, Lamarre Notargiacomo * 772-559-1968 * [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 772-264-4373 [email protected] IRC REPUBLICAN PARTY CHAIRMAN Jay Kramer How convenient is the invasion of Ukraine? It has Joe Biden looking like he’s the hero of the hour. But what is going on while you are focused on the war on television? Blue states are eliminating all their mask mandates, the UK is reporting that in the last week of January, 89% of Covid deaths were those who were vaccinated, and the CDC has admitted that cloth masks are ineffective and that the restated Covid deaths for last year were just below 7,000 when comorbidities are excluded. Additionally, inflation is out of control, the border is wide open, the capital gulag is continuing to violate constitutional rights, the secret deal with Iran is being consummated, and oh have you seen the prices at the pump? As Louisiana Senator John Kennedy said at CPAC: " I don’t mean to brag about the expensive places I go, but I stopped at the gas station on my way over." We will see as things play out just how convenient the Ukrainian crisis has been for Biden, after all he did tell us all that it was going to happen, but we are still financing the invasion by purchasing oil from Russia. We are truly living in a time where you just can’t make this stuff up anymore! On a lighter side I hope that we can all act locally and help out our fellow patriots. The next time you order out consider Olivia’s Restaurant by the airport in Vero Beach, they always end their notices just how I like, “Let’s go Brandon.” Jay Republican Headquarters: 865 20th Place Vero Beach, FL 32960 Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Phone: 772-492-8394 “Nothing can now be believed which is seen in a newspaper. Truth itself becomes suspicious by being put into that polluted vehicle.” Thomas Jefferson THE PEOPLE'S CONVOY REACHES DC AREA The People's Convoy - END MANDATES EVERYWHERE (thepeoplesconvoy.org) First Lady DeSantis is Cancer Free Governor Ron DeSantis announced that First Lady Casey DeSantis is cancer free and thanked everyone for their thoughts and prayers. Our First Lady is an inspiration to us all and her courage has inspired many facing the same battle. State Legislative Maps Approved The Florida Supreme Court has approved new legislative maps for Florida House and Senate seats. The decision now allows candidates to run for the newly created districts. No decision has been made for congressional districts as the House, Senate and Governor DeSantis disagree on map boundaries. The state has until June 17 to resolve differences to finalize the map to allow candidates to run for congress. ***SEE NEW OPTION TO ATTEND SOLD OUT LINCOLN DAY DINNER IN HAPPENINGS*** CHAIRMAN JOE GRUTERS' MESSAGE President Trump Freedom Tour Hits Florida For one historic day, the American Freedom Tour is coming to Florida March 19 at FLA Live Arena in Fort Lauderdale! It’s time for conservatives to get motivated and defend freedom. The American Freedom tour will be in Fort Lauderdale. Come see President Donald J. Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Candace Owens, Dan Bongino, Sarah Huckabee Sanders and many, many more live and in person. Get your tickets now. This is a historic, must-attend event featuring America’s top insiders and influencers. Register today. Build important relationships, help promote a conservative agenda and protect America’s future. To register: [link removed] $4.4 Million for Southeast Florida Rural Infrastructure DeSantis announced more than $4.4 million for communities in Southeast Florida to build and improve rural infrastructure at C.J. Cannon's, Vero Beach, last Monday. Indian River County will use its $750,000 to attract new industry opportunities to the Headwaters Commerce Park in Fellsmere. Broward County will use the funding to increase internet accessibility and provide rental assistance to residents. Monroe County will use funds to make improvements to a community waterfront park that will be a multi-use location. “By connecting Floridians with the resources, they need to create jobs, support new talent, and help businesses to stay open and grow, we are supporting Florida’s economic resiliency,” Governor DeSantis said. “I will continue seeking strategic approaches to long-term opportunity for all Floridians.” Read more: [link removed] Governor DeSantis Liberates Students from “COVID Theater” It seems there are some things only Governor DeSantis is willing to say, but we all know is true. One of those moments came during a press conference on cybersecurity training at the University of South Florida, where several high school students were arrayed behind the Governor, and all were dutifully masked up. All of the adults were unmasked, even while these youth have all along been the least vulnerable to COVID, and with Omicron have essentially zero risk. Why were they masked? Like he so often does, Governor DeSantis said what most common-sense Americans have been thinking for a very long time. Enough already. The Governor walked to the podium but addressed the students first: “You do not have to wear those masks. Please take them off. Honestly, it's not doing anything. We've got to stop with this Covid theater. So, if you wanna wear it, fine, but this is ridiculous.” And that, folks, is what the science says. There was absolutely no reason for them to be masked at their expense beyond theater for some adults. As usual, the Democrat media avoided the merits of the Governor’s point — which are unassailable — and spun it into “bullying.” Seriously. So desperate. But also as usual, they are wrong. Governor DeSantis actually was liberating the students, allowing them to breathe freely and all of us to see their faces. Their faces showed it. Florida Launches Cybersecurity and IT Training Expansions Governor DeSantis announced $20 million for cybersecurity and IT training opportunities while visiting Cyber Florida — the Florida Center for Cybersecurity at the University of South Florida. Starting next week, the University of South Florida will use the money to begin coordinating three regional partnerships to develop workforce education clusters in cybersecurity for middle school, high school and college students. Last school year, nearly 143,000 Florida middle and high school students were enrolled in career and technical education programs that accelerate cybersecurity and IT pathways. “This funding will not only create opportunities for Floridians seeking jobs in this important field but will also improve our national defense, protect Floridians and their businesses, and maintain the integrity of our elections,” Governor DeSantis said. “By doubling available opportunities in this field, Florida continues to lead.” In 2019, Governor DeSantis set the goal of making Florida the number one state in the nation for workforce education by 2030. So far, Florida has invested over $3.5 billion to expand workforce education and training programs in the state. Globally, the shortage of cybersecurity professionals is estimated to be about 2.7 million. In Florida, there are an estimated 22,000 unfilled cybersecurity-related jobs. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that cybersecurity employment growth will be around 31 percent over the next few years, with average median wages around $104,000 annually. Read more: [link removed] Florida Provides $7.1 Million to Help with Tornado Recovery Governor Ron DeSantis announced the availability of more than $7.1 million in funding and resources to help families recovering from the impacts of recent tornadoes in Southwest Florida on January 6. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has also sent people to Charlotte and Lee counties to help homeowners in need. Following the federal government’s denial of Florida’s request to provide assistance to individuals impacted by the tornadoes, Governor DeSantis and the Florida Division of Emergency Management launched a donation portal to provide immediate relief for disaster survivors impacted by the tornadoes. The donation portal is available at FloridaDisaster.org/Assistance. “Victims of these tornadoes in Southwest Florida deserve assistance to kickstart their recovery process,” Governor DeSantis. “Despite the Biden Administration’s failure to help Floridians in need, I will continue working with state agencies to find ways that we can assist our residents who have been devastated by these tornadoes.” Read more: [link removed] AG Moody Leads 26 Other States in Supreme Court Fight for Religious Freedom Leading 26 other states, Attorney General Moody is urging the Supreme Court of the United States to reverse the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on Joseph A. Kennedy v. Bremerton School District. In this case, the Ninth Circuit failed to uphold the constitutional rights of a high school coach who was punished for praying alone on a football field in view of students. “High school coaches, like other government employees, do not check their constitutional rights at the door when they agree to pursue a career of public service,” AG Moody said. “We should be encouraging people of faith to pursue noble careers educating and coaching our youth.” The amicus brief argues that: Contrary to the Ninth Circuit’s opinion, Supreme Court precedents do not hold that a public employee’s private speech, like Coach Kennedy’s private prayer, is exempt from First Amendment protection. Allowing the school district to justify its discriminatory actions under the Establishment Clause not only conflicts with settled constitutional principles, but it also creates problems for both public employers and employees. The Ninth Circuit’s curtailment of First Amendment liberties is detrimental to public service. Private religious expression and public service can and must coexist. Read more: [link removed] Read the amicus brief: [link removed] Senator Rubio Comes on Strong at CPAC Senator Marco Rubio released a new video with highlights from his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando last week. Here’s one such highlight: “There are people that perhaps have never voted the same way any of you have in a presidential race. And they’re really angry. And they’re getting rid of school board members because they’re coming for their kids. And they’re getting rid of local government officials because they’re coming for their business. And they’ll get rid of federal leaders that are coming for their freedom.” Watch Senator Rubio CPAC highlights: [link removed] DeSantis Rips Reporter for Pushing Fake News Regarding ‘Parental Rights in Education Bill’ The liberal mainstream media and virtually all of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ critics in politics have attempted to paint a narrative that a recent bill passed in the state purposely targets LGBTQ students, even going as far as falsely calling it the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. However, according to the Daily Caller, DeSantis recently fired back at a reporter who pressed him on the bill, which simply serves to end classroom discussions about gender ideology and sexual orientation. DeSantis exposed the reporter on the spot after they attempted to grab a juicy soundbite for their viewing audience. The governor slammed the reporter — and the liberal media in general — for continually reporting fake news on the legislation, which passed through the Florida House in late February. “I’m just curious, you call it that, I’ve not seen that in any of these bills. Where is that coming from?” DeSantis snapped back at the inquiring reporter. He added: “The question is — you’re in the news business — does the truth matter or not? Is that in any of the bills, yes, or no? I understand what you’re doing.” The bill, known formally as the “Parental Rights in Education Bill,” would require school districts to notify parents of situations involving healthcare treatment, screenings, and well-being questionnaires. The bill also nixes discussions of sexual orientation and gender ideology discussions in classrooms. DeSantis says such discussions are simply “inappropriate” to have with children as young as kindergarten age. The bill was born out of a terribly tragic situation at a school after a 12-year-old student attempted to take her own life after staffers at her school allegedly tried to “transition” her gender to male, all without her parents knowing what was going on in the classroom. DeSantis and others behind the bill have argued that the media has incorrectly described the bill’s true nature, with DeSantis adding that the media has gotten “spun up” over the bill, which has sparked protests around the state. “Yeah, you can create a false narrative, you can stage a protest, you can do all those things. But you’re not telling the truth about what’s actually there,” the governor said. He added: “There’s this massive gulf between what [the bill] actually says with respect to these very young kids versus what some of these protests at the capitol are about.” Don't you just love it?  Florida Legislative Session Goes Thru March 11 Stay up to date on the status of bills by using the bill tracker. [link removed] ELEPHANT EARS By Jeff Mosesso March 5 & 6 2022 Vero Beach Gun Show REC and FLORIDA VICTORY Tables This show again had 2 tables – one for REC items and one for FLORIDA VICTORY. Working the tables and floors: REC – Wig Sherman, Jan Mooney, Lamarre Notargiacomo, Dee Lavandera, Barry and Margaret Garland, Nadine Evans, Julie Caye, Donald Baldwin, and Jeff Mosesso. FLORIDA VICTORY – Karen Osborne, Sandra Rivera, Christine Flayer, Marilyn and Bob Mefford, Arnie Flannery, Sharron Correa, Gage Beck, Charles Festo, Bill Griffin, Jimi Slater, Patti Foley, and our Goodwill Ambassador – Scruffy the Republican Dog. Stopping by to say Hello were Jennifer Pippin, Robert Frangione, Melissa Burdick, and Jesus Lavandera. Apologies if I missed anyone. Ray Mello, Judith Harrington, and Chris Kebbel focused on getting many petitions signed for Karen Hiltz who is running for District 54 State House Representative. And Judith brought Donuts! Well, actually, donut Holes. Yeah, you know, the “recycled” part of a real donut, that if you eat enough, you get a whole donut? Thanks, Judith, for considering my future A1C lab results in your purchase! We loved them! 11 Voter Registrations were obtained for the weekend. The big prize was the many signed Ballot Access Petitions obtained for Republicans running for office – Jackie Rosario, Thomas Kenny and Dr. Gene Posca for School Board and Karen Hiltz for District 54 State Representative. Thomas, Gene, and Karen were there to talk with show attendees and answer questions. We spoke with Show attendees stopping by and passed out REC and Clubs information, American flags, and Constitution booklets. Thanks to all who came out and worked the tables and floor. Very much appreciated. Conversations regarding folks moving from other states to FL: A young couple recently moved to Indian River County from Maryland and wanted to register to vote Republican. We gladly accommodated them. When asked why they moved, the wife boldly exclaimed “Because of Everything! We are so tired of the B.S. there.” A young couple from Connecticut now residing in St. Lucie County noted they "Moved from the Commie North to be in DeSantis land." I gave the husband a copy of the Constitution booklet and politely noted that ‘it is required reading in Florida.’ He gladly took it. Mr. Alex Decastro, now an IR County resident after recently moving from South Carolina, expressed an interest in joining the REC to get active in the fight. Alex received a guest card with meeting information and indicated he would be at the April REC meeting. Mr. Dave Monahan also expressed interest, received meeting location info and will be a guest of Barry Garland for the March REC meeting. A couple stopped by and inquired about volunteering. They noted they will stop by HQ to do so. Notable Patriotic T Shirts exercising First Amendment Rights seen at the Show: Heaven Has A Wall With Strict Immigration. Hell Has Open Borders. You Choose… 300 Million Legal Guns And Over A Trillion Rounds Of Ammo. If WE Were The Problem, You’d Know It. That Government Would Ever Consider Repealing The 2nd Amendment Is The Very Reason For Which It Was Written. I Don’t Co-Parent With The Government. Biden Is Not My President! Or Anyone Else’s (Based on Legal Votes). FAMILY, FAITH, FRIENDS, FREEDOM, FIREARMS – 5 Things You Do Not Mess With. Best “T”: I NEED NEW CONSPIRACY THEORIES! MY OLD ONES ALL CAME TRUE. Upcoming Fairgrounds Gun Shows in 2022 and Some Strategy Planning Thoughts: June 25-26. Focus efforts on motivating Voters to get to the August Primaries. Candidate information flyers, voting precincts information, etc. on the tables. Trial Run for Voter Turnout for November 2022 General Election! ​Sept. 24-25. Information flyers, handouts, etc., defining Our candidates vs. the Opposition’s, emphasizing the stark contrasts between Republicans upholding our Traditional American Values and Principles vs. those of the Socialist Democrat Party ideology and actions promoting Big, oppressive government at the expense of our Freedoms and Rights. Highlight Democrat Party and Biden-Harris-Pelosi-Schumer Administration Failures and present the Republican 11 Point Agenda to recover. Ask - “Are you better off now than you were two years ago? If Not, Do You Know Why?” “Do you want your Freedoms back yet?” Some of these handouts and reality talking points should be available for the June show as a Test Run for Sept. to see what works and what is effective heading to November. Nov. 5-6. Right before the Nov. 2022 election. Give Our Best-Ever Efforts to Motivate All of our Voters for a Red Tsunami Wave Turnout! Focus on Getting Out the Vote! Contrast Info Handouts, Voting Precincts Info. Share a Ride List? And Free Stuff for Voting Republican!! Oooops! Wrong Party, sorry. :>( Consider the above actions for Downtown Friday Nights and other REC events to maximize Outreach and Effects. Consider volunteering for our Indian River County Gun Shows. Real America is There. They are talking and are not pleased with the Status Quo!! Let’s get them Motivated to Turn Out YUGELY In 2022 to Vote and Change THAT! Best to All and Stay Active! Jeff Mosesso, Pct. 32 Committeeman E  Unity - Time to come together!  As we approach the 2022 mid-term elections and the 2024 presidential election, and in light of the abject failure of the Biden administration, we know that the very survival of our republic depends on the outcome of those elections. Therefore, we must stay unified. Never lose sight of who our political opponents are… the progressive left Democrats who are taking our country off a cliff with the active help of Big Tech and the old-line national news media. Our fellow Republicans are not the enemy! HAPPENINGS IN DATE ORDER MARK YOUR CALENDARS Vero Beach Gun Shows at IRC Fairgrounds June 25-26, 2022 ​Sept 24-25, 2022 Nov 5-6, 2022 Volunteers will be needed! Contact Jeff Mosesso at [email protected] WAKE-UP AMERICA Join Robin Pelensky and friends waving the flag on Friday nights 5:30-6:30 PM on the Barber Bridge. It is a Wake-Up America event each Friday. It's so encouraging and important to remind people to pay attention and get engaged and it's really fun! AMERICAN FLAG WALK Join Barbara DeFrino to flag wave at 10:00 AM Saturday mornings on the Barber Bridge. CONTRIBUTE TO RE-ELECT GOVERNOR DESANTIS www.RonDeSantis.com ‌ Paid for by the REC of Indian River County. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee. Next REC Meeting: March 9, 2022 Be sure to visit our website: www.ircgop.com Linda M. 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