The Becker Report
Volume III, Issue II
April 13, 2008
Published by:
John Becker
Republican State Central Committeeman
Ohio's 14th Senate District
Clermont, Brown, Adams, Scioto, and Lawrence Counties
513-753-6440
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GOP Chairman
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Chairman
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Disclaimer
Nobody asked me to include this, but it seems like a good idea:
This newsletter is not sanctioned by the GOP, ORP, or any organization, or affiliation.
I am fully and solely responsible for its' content. Although I strive for
accuracy, this is not "The Gospel according to John." Additionally, I
don't necessarily try to be "fair and balanced." After all, I didn't
get into politics to be a news reporter. My agenda is to influence public policy
consistent with Southern Ohio conservative values. For more information on my
motivations or how to get involved, see: What
is a Central Committee?
Prayers Needed
Please keep Danny Bubp in your prayers while he serves our country in Iraq.
Tina Meranda has been
diagnosed with stage
4 lung cancer and is also in need of our prayers.
Pray that our nation does not have to suffer through a third term in office for
the "Clintonistas."
Or suffer an "Obamination."
Ohio Marriage Penalty
It is a little known fact that Ohio's married taxpayers are frequently better
off Filing Separate returns instead of Joint when both spouses are employed.
This is due to Ohio’s progressive income tax. The more you make, the greater
percentage they take. The marriage penalty begins when Joint Taxable Income
reaches $5,650! For more information, I've updated an information
page for the 2007 tax year. Additionally, I've updated an Excel
spreadsheet calculator for taxpayers to calculate exactly how much they are
personally impacted by Ohio's marriage penalty.
Editorial Page (Reader Feedback)
Check out this video that I was sent: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N-1-g90bW0
Past Events
March 31, 2008
The Union Twp (Clermont County) Central Committee reorganized at an official meeting.
Congratulations to Debbie Siegroth who narrowly won the position of Vice
Chairman. No other changes occurred.
March 29, 2008
The Scioto County Lincoln Day Dinner was once again one of the largest and most
successful of its kind in Southern Ohio.
Chairman Barnett emceed the event that, my colleague, Kay
Reynolds was largely responsible for organizing.
Keynote speakers included Supreme
Court Justice Eve Stratton,
Rob Portman, Jean Schmidt, Tom
Niehaus, and Kevin
DeWine.
I had the honor of sharing a table with Harty and Marla Wallingford, Peter
Schmidt, Phil Greenberg, Stephen
Caraway, Andrew Ciafardini, and Theresa Lewis.
Future Events
April 14, 2008
CCV Annual Spring Banquet at the Cintas Center
at 6:30 pm
Keynote Speaker: Tony Perkins
Contact 513-733-5775
April 15, 2008
An
evening with Karl Rove at the James S. Trent Arena in Kettering at 6:30pm
for $20
Call 937-461-1776 ext 405 for more info.
April 16, 2008
Clermont County Central Committee reorganization meeting at 7:00 pm in Batavia
April 17, 2008
Family Research Council reception featuring Tony
Perkins at the Queen City Club from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
April 19, 2008
ORP Candidate School
April 22, 2008
Banquet for Life at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Cincinnati for $50
Keynote Speaker: Phill Kline
Call 513-321-3100 for more info.
April 23, 2008
ORP Southwest Regional Dinner in Mason
April 26, 2008
GOP State Central Committee meeting in Columbus at 9:00 am
May 1, 2008
Ohio Christian Alliance Freedom Banquet in Columbus at the Villa Milano at 6 pm
for $40
Guest Speakers: Colin Hanna of Let Freedom Ring, Congressman Steve Chabot, and
State Representative Bill Batchelder
May 3, 2008
Southern Ohio GOP County Chairs Association meeting at 10:00 am at Frantina's
Restaurant in Piketon
May 3, 2008
Leadership Institute Grassroots Activist School from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm in
Columbus for $20
For info & reservations, contact: Ed
Jenkins 740 739 4592 office, 614 571 0748 cell
May 9, 2008
Butler County Lincoln Day Dinner
in West Chester
Contact 513-893-5292 for more info.
May 27, 2008
CCV Community Cup Golf Classic at 1:00 pm at
the Heritage Club in Mason
June 7, 2008
Adams County Annual Ronald Reagan Memorial Picnic
June 14, 2008
Brown County old timers retirement roast
June 27, 2008 or July 11th
GOP State Central Committee meeting in Columbus at 9:00 am
July 20 - 26, 2008
Clermont County Fair
September 1 - 4, 2008
Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center in Minneapolis, MN
September 19, 2008 (Election of Ohio Presidential Electors)
GOP State Central Committee meeting in Columbus at 9:00 am
November 4, 2008
Election Day
December 4, 2008
Chairman Bennett's annual Christmas Party in Columbus from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
December 5, 2008
GOP State Central Committee meeting in Columbus at 9:00 am
January 16, 2009 (Election of Officers)
GOP State Central Committee meeting in Columbus at 9:00 am