The Becker Report
Volume II, Issue IX
February 25, 2007
Published by:
John Becker
Republican State Central Committeeman
Ohio's 14th Senate District
Clermont, Brown, Adams, Scioto, and Lawrence Counties
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Prayers Needed
Jeff Hardin is a member of the Clermont County Central Committee in Miami
Township.
He recently had a heart attack and quintuple bypass surgery.
Please pray for his recovery.
News from Columbus
Political Director Jason Mauk: Promoted to Executive Director
Assistant Political Director Jonathan Gormley: Promoted to Political Director
David Payne: Appointed to Sr. Political Advisor
Adam Kuhn: Reassigned to SW Ohio Field Director
Congratulations and welcome to all of the above!
Tom Brinkman was appointed to the position of Chairman of the Commerce and Labor
Committee
Joe Uecker was named Vice Chairman.
Candidates for the Ohio Republican Party Deputy Chairman position:
I have met with Curt Braden,
Dale Fellows, and Kevin DeWine.
All three are very impressive and would do a great job as Party Chairman.
I must choose one.
As always, I'm interested in reader feedback regarding these candidates.
Editorial Page
I received the following recommendation for Kevin DeWine for ORP Deputy
Chair:
Hi John,
I know we are a long way from your vote, and we'll surely learn more about each
candidate, but I just wanted to drop you a note of support for Kevin DeWine for
the Deputy Chairman position in the Republican Party.
Kevin is a true conservative, something our party needs at the helm to provide
direction after our losses last year. He is a proven leader as Speaker Pro-Temp
in the Ohio House and a good fundraiser.
Obviously, I feel very strongly about Second Amendment issues. I know party
leadership's failure to understand and defend such constitutional rights hurt us
at the ballot box last year. That mistake should never be repeated, and I
believe DeWine understands that.
Maybe most important is his understanding of the importance of the grassroots to
the party's future. The arrogance of our leaders was a significant reason many
(Republican) people who worked tirelessly for President Bush in 04, worked on
Democratic campaigns in 06. Obviously, another thing we simply can't afford.
For our next party leader, we must have a strong leader, with a good moral
compass. He must understand all of our party's major issues, and be able to
discuss them with the highest officials of state, as well as the grassroots
volunteer. And he must be able to raise the funds required to execute good
plans. Anything short of the complete package will lead to failure.
I believe Kevin DeWine is the best candidate for the job.
May you and your fellow Central committee people elect the best person.
Past Events
February 24, 2007
About 200 people enjoyed the Brown County Lincoln Day Dinner.
Jean Schmidt was the keynote
speaker.
Danny Bubp and Tom Niehaus
answered questions from the audience.
Jesse Millikan won the John Donohoo Award.
And Audrey Worthington won the Sequoia Award.
February 20, 2007
It was a pleasure to enjoy lunch with Dan Unger and Lori Viars at a fundraiser
for Hamilton County Commissioner Pat DeWine.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell
was the keynote speaker at the Queen City Club.
February 16, 2007
John Kasich was the keynote speaker at the Clermont County Lincoln Day Dinner.
He was dynamic and animated
And the crowd (about 250 people) loved him.
The Columbus Dispatch covered the event and reported the following:
Republicans at the dinner in Clermont County, one of Ohio's most conservative,
were delighted to learn about Kasich's interest in the governor's office.
"I'd like to see John get back involved," said Clermont County GOP
Chairman Tim Rudd. "John is very high profile with Fox News and is very
well known, but a lot of his popularity in the party is based on what he did
back in Congress" to balance the federal budget.
John Becker, a member of
the state GOP central committee from Clermont County, said Kasich's
"great record and his conservative credentials and name ID make him a
formidable candidate for governor.
January 30, 2007
Ten people attended the Clermont County Republican Club reorganization meeting.
The majority of those voting concluded that the club was unnecessary and then
abolished it.
I voted with the minority to save the club.
Club President, Glen Chapman, abstained from the vote to prevent a tie.
Future Events
February 26, 2007
Greater Loveland Republican Club meeting at the Lebanon Citizens National Bank
at 7:30 pm
February 27, 2007
Scioto County Central Committee meeting and GOP Club pie auction in New Boston
at 7:30 pm
February 28, 2007
2007 Good Scout Award Luncheon from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Cincinnati
Convention Center
Keynote Speaker: Jim Koch, The Boston Beer Company
March 5, 2007
Union Twp (Clermont County) Central Committee meeting at the Civic Center at
7:30 pm
March 9, 2007
GOP State Central Committee meeting in Columbus at 9:00 am
March 13, 2007
Scioto County Central Committee meeting in New Boston at 7:00 pm
March 15, 2007
Gallia County Lincoln Day Dinner
March 16, 2007
Washington County Lincoln Day Dinner
March 21, 2007
Clermont County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 in Batavia
March 23, 2007
Ross County Lincoln Day Dinner
March 26, 2007
Scioto County Lincoln Day Dinner at the Friends Center in Portsmouth
Social at 6:00 pm and dinner at 6:30 pm
Keynote speaker: Mary Taylor
Contact Kay Reynolds, Rodney Barnett or a Central Committee Member for tickets.
March 27, 2007
Highland County Lincoln Day Dinner
March 27, 2007
CCV's Annual Banquet at the Cintas Center at 6:30 pm
Keynote Speaker: Janet Parshall
March 29, 2007
Lawrence County Lincoln Day Dinner
April 10, 2007
Scioto County Central Committee meeting in New Boston at 7:00 pm
April 7, 2007
Southern Ohio GOP Chairman's Association meeting
April 17, 2007
Pregnancy Center East Banquet for Life at the Hyatt Regency in downtown
Cincinnati
Social at 5:30 pm and dinner at 7:00 pm
Keynote speaker: Fr. Frank Pavone
April 18, 2007
Clermont County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 in Batavia
April 20, 2007
GOP State Central Committee meeting in Columbus at 9:00 am
May 8, 2007
Scioto County Central Committee meeting in New Boston at 7:00 pm
May 29, 2007
CCV's 20th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic at the Heritage Club in Mason
June 9, 2007
Southern Ohio GOP Chairman's Association meeting
September 8, 2007
Southern Ohio GOP Chairman's Association meeting
September 28, 2007
GOP State Central Committee meeting in Columbus at 9:00 am
November 30, 2007
GOP State Central Committee meeting in Columbus at 9:00 am