Sad news:

Bill Nellis, longtime Stow Republican Club member and supporter, passed away on November 28. Calling hours are TODAY from 5-8 p.m. at Redmon Funeral Home in Stow. If friends should desire, condolences may be sent to 4152 Leewood Dr., Stow 44224.

We will miss Bill's dedication to the mission and ideals we all value.

SEASON'S GREETINGS!
STOW REPUBLICAN CLUB DECEMBER MEETING
The Stow Republican Club is hosting a holiday meeting on Saturday, December 8.  We will gather at On Tap Restaurant (Rt. 59 in Stow) at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast.

In keeping with the spirit of the season, in lieu of a member gift exchange, we are hoping to make contributions to the "Toys for Tots" campaign.  Please bring an unwrapped new toy (small or large) to surprise a local child on Christmas morning.

Cost of the breakfast is $10.  If you are planning to attend, please contact Kathy Armstrong at rarmst0217@aol.com or 330-688-7467.  Hope to see you there!

KEEPING CHRISTMAS -

A COMMUNITY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
A group of Stow-Munroe Falls Citizens is pulling together to give local children a special experience.  Bring your children and grandchildren to this exciting holiday event on Monday, December 10.  Full Details follow...

Stow Munroe Falls Citizens

In conjunction with

Silver Lake Country Club

present

  Keeping Christmas 

A Community Holiday Celebration

Featuring Cookies with Santa

And Entertainment by local high school singers

To the accompaniment of Josh Sandman

All SMF families are cordially invited to attend

Monday, December 10^th, 2012

From 5-8PM

In the Commons Room

At Silver Lake Country Club

1325 Graham Road in Silver Lake

      Admission is free

Parents, don’t forget your cameras!

An Open M Pajama Collection site

Donations of PJ’s sizes 3months thru adult gratefully accepted

Questions: Bonnie Napora

@ SLCC 330.688.6066

Two busloads of Republican representatives from the State will be visiting our Victory Center this weekend.  They will be canvassing our area, relaying critical information about the upcoming election.

They will be in need of transportation to various areas and you can help this statewide effort on either Saturday (9 a.m.-9 p.m.) or Sunday (12-5p.m.).  They are asking that you pick up a group of 4-5 representatives at the Center and drop them off at their canvassing location.  You can then return home.  You will be contacted when it is time to pick them up to return to the Center.  It will require very little of your time (you can volunteer for any time period you choose as there will be about 100-150 people needing rides at different times).

In the final days before the election, this is a crucial effort.  Please join Victory Center volunteers across the state in this surge.

If you can spare some time this weekend, please contact Lance Reed at the Victory Center at lreed@ohiovictory.org. or 314-440-4269.  Let him know what time frame fits your schedule.

Thank you for supporting the Republican ideals and wanting a better America! 

REMINDER...

The Stow Republican Club is hosting a special Candidates Night on Thursday, October 18. Meet many of your local office seekers at 6:30 p.m. at On Tap Restaurant on Rt. 59 in Stow. A menu of wings, pizza, quesadillas and beverages will be offered and a cash bar will be available. Join us for an informative evening. The cost is $10/person. Please RSVP to Kathy Armstrong at rarmst0217@aol.com or 330-688-7467.

Tomorrow, October 3rd 2012, at the Stow Victory Center (3889 Darrow Rd in Stow) there will be a Debate Watch Party at 6:00 pm. Please RSVP by emailing events@ohiovictory.org or by calling (614) 568-3718.

Stow Republican Club Members and Friends

We will be hosting an "end-of-summer" picnic on Tuesday, September 25.  Join us for a barbecue with all the fixings at Silver Springs Lodge, off Stow Rd., at 6:30 p.m.

Our special guest will be inspirational speaker Theodore Wilson.

Admission is $10, and please RSVP to rarmst0217@aol.com by September 22.  See you there!

ATTENTION VETERANS

The Republican Victory Center on Darrow Rd. (across from the Post Office) is having a "Veteran's Call Out" TONIGHT at 6:15.  Senator Frank LaRose will join you in reaching out to voters.  If you can spare a few hours to socialize with fellow veterans and get the Republican message out, please join us!

Good Afternoon fellow Republicans!!
     Tomorrow and Wednesday the Victor Center on Darrow Rd will be hosting a Convention Party starting at 6:00pm both days. You can watch the convention speeches, converse with fellow Republicans and partake of refreshments (please bring your own beverages). There will also be a phope bank for you to volunteer to make survey calls, if you so desire. Hope to see you there!

Hello fellow Republicans.
  Sorry for the extended silence, but I have been having electrical problems and just today got the internet back to normal for my main PC. I will have pics and a report from the successful 4th of July parade up in the next day or two.

Chamber of Commerce Event

Below are the upcoming events for the Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce. As a member of the Stow Republican Club, you are eligible to participate in any Chamber event listed.

AFTER 5 – Wednesday, June 20

Zeppe’s Italian Bistro – Special Patio Event , Hudson
5pm-7pm
FREE NETWORKING EVENT
Enjoy free appetizers and drink specials!
RSVP to smfcc@smfcc.com before Monday, June 18^th 5843 Darrow Rd.

SMFCC ANNUAL GOLF OUTING – Friday, June 22

Fox Den Golf Course 
11am- Shotgun Start – Four Person Scramble
$85/person (Includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, beverages, and a GREAT STEAK Dinner!)
$25/ if you would like to come for dinner only!
Golfers/Sponsors/Donations requested – email smfcc@smfcc.com to register or information.

GRAND OPENING – Saturday, June 23

Falls Finds
403 N. Main Street, Munroe Falls
10:00am – Ribbon Cutting
Open for business after ribbon cutting! (Re-Sale Furniture and Décor)
RSVP to smfcc@smfcc.com before Thursday, June 21^st

SMFCC PRIDE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST – Wednesday, June 27

Acker-Moore Memorial Post (VFW) 3733 Fishcreek Rd., Stow
7:30am-9:00am
Cost: $10/person includes full country breakfast
Community Recognition Awards will be presented to Business Person of the Year,
Volunteer of the Year, Friend of the Community, Lifetime Chamber Member and MORE!
RSVP to smfcc@smfcc.com before Friday, June 22^nd

Kandi O'Conner Fundraiser

Republican Club Members and Friends

Ms. Kandi O'Conner, candidate for Clerk of Courts and Club member will be holding a fundraiser this Saturday, June 16. Please see attached for further details. All are welcome to attend in support of her campaign.

Saturday June 16th
3:00- 8:00 p.m.
2816 Barlow Rd Hudson

Hot Dogs, chips and snacks. Plus drinks for adults and children.

Recommended Donation $20.00 per family.

May 31st Special meeting

May 31st Special meeting

The club held a special meeting on May 31st at On tap in Stow. In addition to good food and good conversation, we had a special report on voter integrity. Sharom Ealey from the Ohio Voter Integrity Project (http://www.ohiovoterintegrityproject.org/) shared some of  the prominent cases of vote fraud, including the Colman/Franken race in Minnesota in 2008.  She also shared how we can help. Through the Ohio Voter Integrity Project, you can volunteer to review voter roles for signs of fraud. You can volunteer or learn more at their website or by emailing Sharom Ealey at sealey@reagan.com.

Mike Chadsey also gave us some insight into recent developments in the Mitt Romney campaign. Mr. Romney is developing a strong presence in Ohio and will be adding 50 people to the campaign focused on Ohio, compared to the McCain campaign who had 15 people focused on Ohio on a volunteer basis. He also shared that the Romney campaign will dedicate resources to states like Wisconsin and Michigan due to positive feedback there. Further, the Romney campaign will not feature negative campaign ads, and will stick to a positive, inspiring message.

4th of July Parade

The Club will be hosting a float for Stow's 4th of July Parade.  If you are available to decorate, walk with candy/handouts or ride on the float, sign up sheets will be available at our upcoming meeting.  This will be a major event for our club and your help will be greatly appreciated. Let us know at the Special Event on May 31st at On Tap (Rt 59 in Stow), call  Kathy Armstrong at (330) 688-7467 or email rarmst0217@aol.com.

Stow Republican Club Members and Friends

Special Meeting Notice

The Stow Republican Club will be hosting a special evening meeting on Thursday, May 31.  We will gather at 6:30 p.m. at On Tap on Rt. 59 in Stow.  We will be meeting in the smaller room to the left just past the bar area (a hostess will be available to direct you).

Our guest speaker will be Ms. Sharon Ealey, a representative of the Voter Integrity Project.  She will be discussing the timely topic of voter fraud.

Please join us for this special presentation.  A buffet of hors d'oeuvres will be offered (pizza, wings, etc).  Beverages will also be available.  The cost of the event is $10, payable at the door.  Please call Kathy Armstrong at (330) 688-7467 or email rarmst0217@aol.com for reservations.

Hope to see you on the 31st.

Happy Mother's Day to all our mothers. Enjoy your day, you deserve it!

Perusing the Stow Sentry this morning I came upon the following items of interest:

1) There is a volunteer opportunity for the club to Adopt a Spot by "planting, maintaining, weeding and dead-heading the plants within their assigned site every week during the the course of the program." Sites available at the moment are the SKIP Playground North side raised bed, Service Building Sign along City Center Blvd and Maplelawn Cemetery on Darrow Road. If anyone is interested in claiming a site for the club, let me know in the comments or by email. If we get enough participants I will set it up or if you would like to volunteer by yourself call arborist Sue Motti at (330) 689-5121 or email at smotti@stow.oh.us.

2) There are also 2 opportunities to help weed and mulch fire stations in June. June 16 from 1 till 3pm they will be at Fire Station #3 on Fishcreek and June 23 from 1 till 3pm they will be at Fire Station #2 on Hudson Dr. You are encouraged to bring your own tools if possible as they will have a limited supply. As before, you can leave a comment or email me and I can set it up as a club effort or you can contact Sue Motti, who's contact information is above in item 1).

3) Finally there are two chances to meet with State Rep. Kristina Roegner (R - Hudson), one in May and one in June. On May 14th (this Monday) Rep. Roegner will be holding office hours from 9 till 10am at the Hudson Library and Historical Society, 96 Library St in Hudson. No appointment is necessary, but you can make one by contacting Rep. Roegner at (614) 466-1177 or district42@ohr.state.oh.us. On June 4th Rep. Roegner will be at the SMF Library in the conference room from 9:30 till 10am to take questions and hear comments from the public.

If you saw anything interesting I missed, leave it in the comments or email me at stowrepublicanclub@hotmail.com.

     The saddest item from our May 5th meeting was finding out that Stow lost one of its heroes this month. Second Lt. David Edward Rylander, 23, was killed in Logar Province, Afghanistan on May 2nd after his squad was targed by an IED. Also killed was Spc. Junot M. L. Cochilus, 34, of Charlotte, N.C. The full story can be found here: http://www.stowsentry.com/news/article/5186995. Unfortunately I learned all the details of the services today, and they occured this morning. Per the story, if anyone wants to send flowers the family requests that donations be made in his name to the USO at P.O. Box 96322 Washington, DC 20090-6322.

What a wonderful meeting we had on Saturday, May 5th! We enjoyed a filling breakfast from the fine people of On Tap at 4396 Kent Rd. During breakfast, the Campaign Director for Energy in Depth (http://www.eidohio.org/) Mike Chadsey gave a very informative presentation on the topic of Hydraulic Fracturing, referred to as fracking, in Ohio. Please follow the link to the EID website for more information if you are curious about fracking or Ohio energy independance in general.

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