May Meeting Speaker
Our meetings speaker will be Staz Guntek II, 19, recognized by Pam Bondi at the 2013 Lincoln Day Dinner as the youngest member of the Pinellas County Republican Executive Committee (PCREC) and for his work in the 2012 elections. Staz will be giving us a recap of what the Obama campaign did in the 2012 presidential election, what we as Republicans didn't do, and what as Republicans we can do in support of Republicans in future elections. Staz put in countless hours in the 2012 election both for Mitt Romney and local candidates here in Pinellas County. Staz is a political analytical guru and loves being involved in the Republican Party politics. Staz is working towards a degree in Political Science at St. Petersburg College.City of Largo
Your Club will be presenting the nominated Officers for the June 2013-2014 Club year at our May meeting with installation of Club officers in June.
Lincoln Day Dinner – Hosted by the Pinellas County Republican Executive Committee
The keynote speaker at the PCREC Lincoln Day Dinner was Governor Rick Scott who was followed after dinner by Attorney General Pam Bondi. Both a live and blind auction were held as part of the evenings fund raising activities. Radio talk show host Mark Larsen was the master of ceremonies for the evening. Your Republican Club was well represented as there 2 dinner tables sponsored by the Club and one by member Joe White.
Pictures are on our Club News page
Charles Harper provided the membership with the straw poll results taken at the February 2013 meeting. Find the results here.
By-Laws proposal change outcome from our January Meeting
The membership voted to approve our proposed by-laws change at Your RCOGLargo January meeting. This change permits certain Elected Board members to serve more than one concurrent term in an elected office. The by-laws change (shown in red font below) will be put into Section 9 of the Club's by-laws.
Section 9. The President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary and Treasurer shall be eligible to be re-elected to successive one year terms of office without limitation, except as otherwise provided for in these by-laws.
Club Membership is Growing & Growing !!!
It is a Great Time to Sponsor Our Web Site and Put Your Name In Lights !
Well, maybe not in lights ... how about putting your business card on our Welcome page and link it to your very own web site for only $80.00 per year. If you don't have a business card we can make a display card for you.
That's hard to beat !!!
Check out the samples at the bottom of this page and send in or bring your sponsorship form (on the join page) to our next meeting.
Sponsorship Form Link.
Current Google Rankings:
Republican Clubs #3 out of 9,590,000
Florida Republican Clubs #2 out of 4,650,000
Be a Part of It !!!
GOP Principles
I Believe… The proper function of government is to do for the
people those things that have to be done but cannot be done, or cannot
be done as well, by individuals, and that the most effective government
is government closest to the people.
I Believe… Good government is based upon the individual and
that each person's ability, dignity, freedom, and responsibility must
be honored and recognized.
I Believe… The free enterprise and the encouragement of individual
initiative and incentive have given this nation an economic system
second to none.
I Believe… Sound money management should be our goal.
I Believe… In equal right, equal justice and equal opportunity
for all, regardless of race, creed, age, sex or national origin.
I Believe… We must retain those principles of the past worth
retaining, yet always be receptive to new ideas with an outlook broad
enough to accommodate thoughtful change and varying points of view.
I Believe… That Americans value and should preserve their feeling
of national strength and pride, and at the same time share with people
everywhere a desire for peace and freedom and the extension of human
rights throughout the world.
I Believe… The Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating
these ideals into positive and successful principles of government
Message from Our Club President
The Republican Club of Greater Largo was founded in 1983 and is one of the largest Republican Clubs in Pinellas County, Florida.
Our Club is dedicated to promoting the ideals and purposes of the Republican Party and to supporting Republican candidates for public office.
We believe in America and what it stands for based on the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. We believe in the Republican philosophy that we take control of our own lives and not be dependent on our government.
Through your association with this group of like-minded people, you can make a difference in your community. We are proud of the programs that we offer at our general meetings every month, which touch upon the issues confronting us in our daily lives. Our meetings also provide you the opportunity to voice your opinions and views to Republican elected officials and candidates running for public office in our County who regularly attend our meetings.
We work hand-in-hand with the Pinellas County Republican Executive Committee to get Republican candidates elected to office during the different election cycles.
Lastly, we are proud of our club's support of individual civic projects in our community.
We cordially invite you to attend one of our meetings and find it to be an enriching and rewarding experience
Casey Cox President
Largo Republican Website sponsors receive
a business card sized display ad and
a link to their website !!!
Still only $80.00 per year !!!
Current Google Rankings:
Republican Clubs #3
Florida Republican Clubs #2
