The Becker Report
Volume II, Issue II
July 18, 2006

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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Tim Rudd, Clermont County GOP Chairman
Paul Hall, Brown County GOP Chairman
Harty Wallingford, Adams County GOP Chairman
Rodney Barnett, Scioto County GOP Chairman
Ray “Moose” Dutey, Lawrence County GOP Chairman


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Statewide Candidates
Governor: Ken Blackwell and Lt Governor: Tom Raga
Secretary of State: Greg Hartmann
Auditor: Mary Taylor
Attorney General: Betty Montgomery
Treasurer: Sandy O'Brien
Ohio Supreme Court: Bob Cupp
Ohio Supreme Court: Terrence O'Donnell
US Senate: Mike DeWine

US House of Representatives
2nd Congressional District: Jean Schmidt
6th Congressional District: Chuck Blasdel

Ohio Legislature
66th House District: Joe Uecker
88th House District: Danny Bubp (Unopposed)
89th House District: Tim Knauff

12th District Court of Appeals
Judge Stephen Powell (Unopposed)

Clermont County
Auditor: Linda Fraley
Court of Common Pleas: Victor Haddad
Court of Common Pleas: Jerry McBride
Court of Common Pleas: Robert P. Ringland (Unopposed)
Commissioner: R. Scott Croswell, III (Unopposed)

Brown County
Commissioner: Rick Eagan

Adams County
Commissioner: Brian Baldridge

Scioto County
Commissioner: George Crumm
Common Pleas Domestic Relations Court: Judge David Spears

Lawrence County
Commissioner: Bob Mayo
Auditor: Ray "Moose" Dutey

Past Events
July 14, 2006
In the absence of Chairman Bennett, Kay Ayres presided over the first meeting of the newly elected and reelected members of the State Central Committee.
Bob Cupp addressed the committee and then swore us in.
Kay Ayres briefly introduced the new members of the committee.
Dana Walch spoke on behalf of the Blackwell campaign.
Matt Carl spoke on behalf of the DeWine campaign.
He also introduced a new web site: www.BrownVotes.com.
John McClelland also introduced a new web site: www.TedEqualsTax.com.
David Payne discussed the importance of the "down ticket" candidates.
Betty Montgomery was our lunch time keynote speaker.
She is fully recovered from her illness and looked great.

June 21, 2006
At the regular meeting of the Clermont County Central Committee, Chairman Rudd gave a particularly stirring speech regarding the importance of electing Ken Blackwell.
He argued very forcefully in favor of Ken Blackwell and skillfully disarmed any detractors.
Linda Fraley also gave a very thoughtful speech regarding her reelection campaign and expressed support for all of our local and state candidates.
Jennifer Black spoke on behalf of Jean Schmidt and thanked all of her supporters.
Glen Chapman and Joe Uecker also briefly spoke.

June 17, 2006
Tom Raga was the keynote speaker at the 2nd Annual Adams County Ronald Reagan Memorial Picnic at the Fairgrounds in West Union
Out of the 120 people that attended, I had the honor and pleasure of sitting with Harty Wallingford and Lindsay Shuba.
Everyone enjoyed music from the Bourbon Street Strutters, a grill out, and a vintage Ronald Reagan item auction.
Also, the Party is planning a breakfast in October.

Future Events
July 19, 2006
Clermont County Central Committee meeting in Batavia at 7:00 pm

July 16th - July 22nd
Adams County Fair in West Union

July 23rd - July 29th
Clermont County Fair in Owensville

July 29th - July 31st
Anderson Days at Beech Acres Park
Volunteer to help man the ATRC booth
Contact russelljackson@fuse.net

July 30, 2006
Linda Fraley will be hosting an ice cream social from 1:00 to 5:00 at Hill Top Reception Hall.
The cost is $100 per person and children are free.

August 5, 2006
Southern Ohio Chairmen's Conference in Jackson at 9:30 am
Contact Chairman Rodney Barnett for more information: 740-778-2110

August 5, 2006
Brown County Republican Club picnic at Rural Water

August 7th - August 12th
Scioto County Fair in Lucasville

August 8, 2006
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 pm in New Boston

August 18, 2006
Anderson Twp (Hamilton County) Republican Club picnic at Veterans Park on Forest Ave. at 5:30pm
Contact Tom Brinkman 513-321-6591

August 27, 2006
The Warren County Republican Party Annual Beef & Corn Dinner will take place from 11:30 P.M. till 5:30 P.M. at the Lebanon Jr. High School, located on St Rt 48 on the north side of Lebanon, Ohio. Dinner is served buffet style. Menu: Corn on the cob, slowly cooked top round beef, special flavored Green Beans, Cole Slaw with Tomatoes, and various desserts. They are expecting the normal crowd of 850 to 900 persons.

September 6, 2006
Anderson Twp (Hamilton County) Republican Club
meeting
Contact Russ Jackson 513-235-4054

September 12, 2006
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 pm in New Boston

September 16, 2006
Clermont County Republican Club picnic

September 20, 2006
Clermont County Central Committee meeting in Batavia at 7:00 pm

September 22, 2006
Republican State Central Committee meeting in Columbus at 9:00 am

September 25th - September 30th
Brown County Fair in Georgetown

October 10, 2006
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 pm in New Boston

October 12, 2006
Right to Life of Greater Cincinnati annual dinner at the Hyatt
Reception at 5:30 pm and Dinner at 6:30 pm
Guest Speakers: Tony & Ceil Levatino
Call 513-728-7870 for more info.

October 18, 2006
Clermont County Central Committee meeting in Batavia at 7:00 pm

November 14, 2006
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 pm in New Boston

December 1, 2006
Republican State Central Committee meeting in Columbus at 9:00 am

December 12, 2006
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 pm in New Boston

February 16, 2007
Clermont County Lincoln Day Dinner at the Eastgate Holiday Inn