After getting off of the phone that night and going to bed, I tried to think of what more I could have possibly done, over the past two years, to earn the support of the Party that I've worked so hard to support.
Some of the things that I thought of that I have done include the following:

• One hundred percent attendance at all meetings and leadership summits in Columbus. I've not only attended, but have actively participated.
• One hundred percent attendance at all Clermont County Central Committee meetings. I've also given reports to the committee and fielded questions.
• Attended a countless number of meetings and events throughout my five counties. I've attended every Lincoln Day Dinner.
• Attended several other Lincoln Day Dinners throughout Southern Ohio including Butler, Warren, and Pike Counties. I am also a frequent attendee and participant of the Southern Ohio Chairman's Conference in Jackson.
• Expanded the influence and respect for Clermont County by attending and participating in several other meetings and events throughout the region. This includes my membership in the Anderson Twp (Hamilton County) Republican Club. I've also met with the gubernatorial candidates and most other candidates running for statewide office.
• Creation of this newsletter. It is the only one of its kind published by a State Central Committeeman in state history. Chairman Bennett acknowledged my newsletter and complemented me for it during a State Central Committee meeting.
• Creation of my web site: www.BeckerGOP.com. The expense for it and all of the other expenses for my position are entirely my own. Furthermore, my position gets no financial compensation of any kind.
• Creation and maintenance of the Clermont County Republican Party web site: www.ClermontGOP.com. I don't get paid for that either. (Mary Walker paid the on-line hosting fee.)
• Door-to-door campaigning and frequent phone bank caller during the Bush/Cheney campaign. I worked harder on the Bush/Cheney campaign than I worked on my own campaign.
• Publicly addressed and encouraged President Bush at a rally in Portsmouth. I shook his hand afterward.
• Supported Jean Schmidt during the general election.
• Bronze Elephant contributor to the Clermont County Party. I've contributed substantial amounts of time and money to many candidates. This includes handing out candidate literature at the polls in the early morning and evening hours.

For those of you who appreciate my efforts and this newsletter, and want to see it "live-on" for another two years, I need your help:
My most immediate concern is the January 18, 2006 Clermont County Central Committee meeting.
Endorsements will be discussed.
My home county's endorsement is most important to me.
If you are a member of the Clermont County Central Committee, please support me during the endorsement process.
If you have a friend on the Clermont County Central Committee, please ask your friend to support me.
It is also important to me to get endorsed by my other four counties.
I would also greatly appreciate it if you would contact the Chairman and other influential people in Brown, Adams, Scioto, and Lawrence Counties.
Additionally, a long list of personal endorsements would also be beneficial.

2nd Congressional District Election News
Bob McEwen will most likely run against Jean Schmidt.
He has formed an exploratory committee.

Gubernatorial Election News
Ken Blackwell, Pete Draganic,  Betty Montgomery, and Jim Petro are the candidates.
Phil Heimlich is with Jim Petro and remains the only named candidate for Lt. Governor.

U.S. Senate Election News
Retired USAF Lt.Col. John Mitchel, Bill Pierce, and David R. Smith are challenging Senator Mike DeWine.
Bob McEwen is also a potential contender. See http://bobmcewenforsenate.com/Page1.html

Secretary of State Election News
Ann Womer Benjamin, Greg Hartmann, and Jim Trakas are the candidates.
Rob Montgomery was also mentioned.

State Auditor Election News
Mary Taylor is the only candidate.

Attorney General Election News
Tim Grendell and Ron O'Brien appear to be the only candidates.

State Treasurer Election News
It appears that John Hritz is no longer challenging Jennette Bradley.
However, Ashtabula County Auditor, Sandy O'Brien, announced she was not seeking reelection to her position so that she may pursue the Republican nomination for State Treasurer in the May primary.

6th Congressional District Election News
Danny Harmon, Chuck Blasdel, Tim Ginter, and Richard Holt have been campaigning.

88th Ohio House District Election News
Paul Hall is likely to challenge Danny Bubp.
He will make a final decision in January.

Ohio Supreme Court Election News
Twelfth District Court of Appeals Judge Stephen Powell is seeking Party endorsement to run against liberal Democrat Alice Resnick (if she dares to run for reelection).

Past Events
December 7, 2005
The Anderson Twp (Hamilton County) Republican Club hosted a candidate's night at the Mercy HealthPlex.
Betty Montgomery and Pete Draganic were the only two gubernatorial candidates.
The US Senate candidates included: Retired USAF Lt.Col. John Mitchel, Bill Pierce, and David R. Smith.
Jim Trakas was the only candidate for Secretary of State.
The lovely Mary Taylor remains the only candidate for Auditor.
Both Tim Grendell and Ron O'Brien campaigned for Attorney General.
Other speakers at the event included Tom Brinkman and George Vincent.
As you would expect, the dynamic Russ Jackson emceed the event.
In addition to the speakers, the audience was full of well-known officials and influential people.
No Anderson Township event would be complete without mentioning that the media was represented by the legendary Whistleblower.

December 2, 2005
The Republican State Central Committee conducted our last meeting for 2005.
Chris McNulty talked about State Issues 2 - 5.
He pointed out that the ORP did a better job of communicating with the Democrat County Chairman than the Ohio Democrat Party did.
The leadership summit was discussed.
A list of names was distributed of those County Chairman who did not attend.
Unfortunately, two of my five counties made the list (Clermont and Scioto).
The Chairman are strongly encouraged to send a representative if they cannot attend the summits.
Chairman Bennett thanked the members of the State Central Committee for volunteering our time and money over the past year.
Voter turnout was discussed.
The best and worst counties were listed.
Only one of my five made either list.
Unfortunately, Clermont County was the 2nd worst in the state at 32%. (Franklin County was last at 29%.)
Jean Schmidt was our lunchtime keynote speaker.

December 1, 2005
Chairman Bennett's Annual Christmas Party was, once again, a great success.
Ken Blackwell and Betty Montgomery were the only two gubernatorial candidates to attend.
However, my friend Phil Heimlich was there to represent Jim Petro.
As you would expect, many other candidates, mavens, and supporters filled the room.

Future Events
December 27, 2005
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM in New Boston
The meeting will also include the Republican Club. 

December 29, 2005
Brown County Central Committee meeting at the Georgetown Library
Precinct Committeeman candidacy by "declaration" verses "petition" will be discussed.
(Declaration was overwhelming defeated at a recent Clermont County Central Committee meeting. We voted to continue to require five signatures.)

January 1, 2006
Clermont County's deadline for May 2, 2006 primary candidate requests for endorsement

January 5, 2006
Lawrence County Central Committee meeting at the Courthouse (Common Pleas) at 7:00 PM
A Board of Elections position will be discussed.

January 9, 2006
Union Twp (Clermont County) Central Committee meeting
7:30 PM at the UT Civic Center

January 10, 2006
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM in New Boston

January 10, 2006
Brown County Central Committee meeting at the Georgetown Library
Board of Election Appointments will be discussed.

January 18, 2006
Clermont County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM at HQ in Batavia
Endorsements will be discussed.

January 23, 2006
33rd Annual March for Life in Washington D.C.
Contact Betsy for more info: 513-531-3738 or 513-728-7870

January 27, 2006
Republican State Central Committee meeting in Columbus at 9:00 AM

February 4, 2006
Southern Ohio Chairmen's Conference in Jackson at 9:30 AM
Contact Chairman Rodney Barnett for more information: 740-778-2110

February 10, 2006
Clermont County Lincoln Day Dinner at the Eastgate Holiday Inn

February 14, 2006
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM in New Boston

February 16, 2006
Filing deadline for May 2, 2006 Primary Election

February 18, 2006
Brown County Lincoln Day Dinner at the JVS at 6:00

March 9 - 11, 2006
Republican Leadership Conference in Memphis, TN

March 14, 2006
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM in New Boston

April 1, 2006
Southern Ohio Chairmen's Conference in Jackson at 9:30 AM
Contact Chairman Rodney Barnett for more information: 740-778-2110

April 5, 2006
Anderson Twp (Hamilton County) Republican Club meeting

April 11, 2006
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM in New Boston

May 2, 2006
Primary Election

May 3, 2006
Anderson Twp (Hamilton County) Republican Club meeting

May 9, 2006
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM in New Boston

May 19, 2006
Republican State Central Committee meeting in Columbus at 9:00 AM

June 3, 2006
Southern Ohio Chairmen's Conference in Jackson at 9:30 AM
Contact Chairman Rodney Barnett for more information: 740-778-2110

June 7, 2006
Anderson Twp (Hamilton County) Republican Club meeting

June 13, 2006
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM in New Boston

July 11, 2006
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM in New Boston

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

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

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

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

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
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John Becker
Republican State Central Committeeman
Ohio's 14th Senate District
Clermont, Brown, Adams, Scioto, and Lawrence Counties
513-753-6440
www.BeckerGOP.com
mailto:John@BeckerGOP.com
www.BeckerGOP.com/TheBeckerReport.htm