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RIGOP State Central Committee Meeting | Thursday

Posted on May 16, 2012 by The Ocean State Republican

This is a reminder that there will be meeting of the Rhode Island Republican State Central Committee on Thursday, May 17th, 2012. The meeting will once again be held at the Rhode Island Shriners, at One Rhodes Place (at the intersection with Broad Street), in historic Pawtuxet Village, Cranston, RI 02905. There is a cash bar and food available in the adjoining room.The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM. Please arrive after 6:00 PM for check-in.

The agenda will include discussion and a secret ballot vote on a major revisions to the RIGOP Bylaws. If adopted by two-thirds of the committee who are present, among other things, the revisions would change the formula for allocating delegates, as well as reduce the size of the committee by about 45% beginning in 2013. There will also be discussion and a vote regarding an appointment to a vacancy by the Chairman.

Only current RIGOP Delegates or their Designated Alternates may vote on any contested matter, although any Republican is welcome to attend RIGOP meetings. If you are not a member of the RI Republican State Central Committee, you are not expected or required to attend.

Any inquiries about the RIGOP meeting can be directed to the RIGOP office at (401) 732-8282.

Inquiries specific to RIRA may be directed to RIRA President Ray McKay at (401) 487-2514 or president [at] ri-ra [dot] org.

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Rhode Island Republican Assembly Meeting | Thursday

Posted on May 9, 2012 by The Ocean State Republican

RIRAThis is a reminder that Rhode Island’s largest Conservative organization, the RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY, will hold its next meeting on Thursday, May 10th, 2012.

The RIRA monthly meeting will be held at the Rhode Island Shriners, at 1 Rhodes Place, in Cranston. For those wishing to eat before the RIRA meeting begins, dinner will be available between 6:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. A pasta dinner is available at a cost of only $8.00 per person. In addition, you may select from their regular dinner menu. A Cash Bar is also available. The RIRA business meeting begins at 7:00 P.M. Any like-minded conservative Republican may attend.

The agenda includes public outreach efforts, candidate recruitment and vetting; planning for our biennial endorsement convention, several fundraising events; a review of RIRA and RIGOP bylaws changes; action on legislation, and much more.

The Rhode Island Republican Assembly is our state’s largest conservative political organization. RIRA is an affiliate of the National Federation of Republican Assemblies, a thoughtful organization of GOP conservatives working to grow and strengthen the Republican Party, in the tradition of President Ronald Reagan. They encourage the active grassroots participation of their members toward the endorsement, support, and election of principled Republicans.

For more information, contact RIRA President Raymond McKay at (401) 487-2514 or president [at] ri-ra [dot] org or visit http://ri-ra.org . Thank you.

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RI Republican State Central Committee | May 17

Posted on May 9, 2012 by The Ocean State Republican

This is a reminder that there will be meeting of the Rhode Island Republican State Central Committee on Thursday, May 17th, 2012. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM. Please arrive after 6:30 PM for check-in.

The meeting will once again be held at the Rhode Island Shriners, at One Rhodes Place (at the intersection with Broad Street), in historic Pawtuxet Village, Cranston, RI 02905. There is a cash bar and food available in the adjoining room.

The agenda will include discussion and a secret ballot vote on a major revisions to the RIGOP Bylaws. If adopted by two-thirds of the committee who are present, among other things, the revisions would change the formula for allocating delegates, as well as reduce the size of the committee by about 45% beginning in 2013. There will also be discussion and a vote regarding an appointment to a vacancy by the Chairman.

Only current RIGOP Delegates or their Designated Alternates may vote on any contested matter, although any Republican is welcome to attend RIGOP meetings. If you are not a member of the RI Republican State Central Committee, you are not expected or required to attend.

Any inquiries about the RIGOP meeting can be directed to the RIGOP office at (401) 732-8282.

Inquiries specific to RIRA may be directed to RIRA President Ray McKay at (401) 487-2514 or president [at] ri-ra [dot] org.

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RI Republican Strike Force Rally | May 7

Posted on April 29, 2012 by The Ocean State Republican

Mark your calendar for the Republican event of the year! The Rhode Island Republican Strike Force Rally will occur on Monday May 7, 2012 at 6:30pm. The rally will take place at the Santa Maria Cultural Center, located at 846 Broadway in East Providence. This will be our official roll out of the Rhode Island Republican Strike Force. This is the beginning of changing the balance of power in the Rhode Island General Assembly! Come and meet our elected officials, our candidates, our Strike Force members and other great Republicans! Strike Force members will receive a new collector’s edition Strike Force t-shirt. Members of the media will also be invited and we will show Rhode Island that our troops are ready to go! You will not want to miss this groundbreaking event.

Eileen G Grossman & Michael Napolitano
RI Republican Strike Force Co-Chairs

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Rhode Island Republican Assembly Meeting | May 10

Posted on April 26, 2012 by The Ocean State Republican

RIRAThis is a reminder that Rhode Island’s largest Conservative organization, the RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY, will hold its next meeting on Thursday, May 10th, 2012.

The RIRA monthly meeting will be held at the Rhode Island Shriners, at 1 Rhodes Place, in Cranston. For those wishing to eat before the RIRA meeting begins, dinner will be available between 6:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. A pasta dinner is available at a cost of only $8.00 per person. In addition, you may select from their regular dinner menu. A Cash Bar is also available. The RIRA business meeting begins at 7:00 P.M. Any like-minded conservative Republican may attend.

The Rhode Island Republican Assembly is our state’s largest conservative political organization. RIRA is an affiliate of the National Federation of Republican Assemblies, a thoughtful organization of GOP conservatives working to grow and strengthen the Republican Party, in the tradition of President Ronald Reagan. They encourage the active grassroots participation of their members toward the endorsement, support, and election of principled Republicans.

For more information, contact RIRA President Raymond McKay at (401) 487-2514 or president [at] ri-ra [dot] org or visit http://ri-ra.org . Thank you.

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Protected: RIRA Executive Committee Meeting | May 5

Posted on April 26, 2012 by The Ocean State Republican

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Keith Anderson for State Representative | Sunday

Posted on April 26, 2012 by The Ocean State Republican

On Sunday, April 29th, there will be a fundraiser for KEITH ANDERSON, Republican candidate for State Representative in Coventry/West Greenwich. It will be held from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at Andiamo’s Restaurant, at 1650 Nooseneck Hill Road, in Coventry. Tickets are $25.00 per person.

Keith, an East Providence High School teacher, is running in House District 29 against Rep. Lisa Tomasso, who barely squeaked by in 2010.

For info, call 714-6075, or E-Mail ElectKeithAnderson [at] gmail [dot] com, or check the web site: www.ElectKeithAnderson.org

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Rhode Island Republican Assembly Meeting | Thursday

Posted on April 10, 2012 by The Ocean State Republican

RIRANote: We will be holding the business meeting upstairs in the Potentate’s Suite at 7:00 PM, not in the Imperial Room. Dinner is still in the Shrine Pub from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

This is a reminder that Rhode Island’s largest Conservative organization, the RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY, will hold its next meeting this Thursday, April 12th, 2012.

The RIRA monthly meeting will be held at the Rhode Island Shriners, at 1 Rhodes Place, in Cranston. For those wishing to eat before the RIRA meeting begins, dinner will be available between 6:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. A pasta dinner (spaghetti, meatballs, salad, etc.) is available at a cost of only $8.00 per person. In addition, you may select from their regular dinner menu. A Cash Bar is also available. The RIRA business meeting begins at 7:00 P.M. Any like-minded conservative Republican is invited to attend.

The Rhode Island Republican Assembly is our state’s largest conservative political organization. RIRA is an affiliate of the National Federation of Republican Assemblies, a thoughtful organization of GOP conservatives working to grow and strengthen the Republican Party, in the tradition of President Ronald Reagan. They encourage the active grassroots participation of their members toward the endorsement, support, and election of principled Republicans.

For more information, contact RIRA President Raymond McKay at (401) 487-2514 or president [at] ri-ra [dot] org or visit http://ri-ra.org . Thank you.

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Abortion Hearings at RI State House | Wednesday

Posted on April 10, 2012 by The Ocean State Republican

We are sharing an important message from Rhode Island Right to Life:

This Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee will hear testimony on 9 abortion-related bills; 2 anti-life bills, and 7 pro-life bills…

If you are able, please join us at the hearing. Your presence sends a strong message to our lawmakers that Rhode Island is pro-life. Pro-life signs will be available for your use.

Paid parking is available at the Providence Place Mall and FREE parking is available at St. Patrick’s Parish, just a few blocks from the State House.

For a list and description of the bills being heard, please visit [RIRTL's] Action Center. If you would like to testify, or have any questions, please contact us at 521-1860 or info [at] rirtl [dot] org.

You may confirm your attendance, and help us spread the word, by visiting [RIRTL's] Facebook Event Page.

And if you have not yet responded to our last Action Alert, to oppose Governor Chafee’s attempt to force you to pay for other peoples’ abortions, please take just two minutes to do so now!

PS If you are able, please join us that day in Room 313 of the State House, at approximately 5 p.m.

Source: Rhode Island Right to Life Committee

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‘Town Hall’ with Mitt Romney in Warwick | Wednesday

Posted on April 10, 2012 by The Ocean State Republican

Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney will be in Rhode Island for a “town hall” style event on Wednesday, April 11th. The event will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, beginning at 6:00 PM. If you would like to attend, RSVP at TeamRI [at] MittRomney [dot] com or by calling (401) 484-7605. Flyer is below:

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