North Suburban Republican Forum

May, 2013
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We'll meet on Saturday, May 11th from 9:00-10:30 am at a new location, the Grill at Legacy Ridge Golf Course. It's located at 10801 Legacy Ridge Parkway in Westminster. See the map on the next page to see exactly where its situated. Youll be able to hear from your State Senate & House members about what transpired in the 2013 session with Q&A time. This was one of the best meetings we had last year and you dont want to miss out. Admission is only $7 per person and you can pay your 2013 dues of $20. The doors open at 8:30am so come join us and bring a friend or two for a good time with like-minded people. A continental breakfast with pastries, fruit, coffee, orange juice, and water is included.

NSRF upcoming calendar in 2012: June 8 -- Adams County Commissioner Erik Hansen explains how the new districts for commissioner will work July 13 Immigration Issues August 10 RTD and FasTraks update for the North Metro Line September 14 Local candidates running for Board of Education and City Council October 12 City Council members updating us on their local issues November 9 Possible candidates for Governor or U.S. Senate December 14 End of year review and discussion of 2014 legislative session

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This newsletter has a conservative Republican viewpoint. It may or may not reflect the views of the NSRF Board of Directors. It is intended for the thoughtful consideration of our members to inform and educate, and as potential discussion starters.

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If you havent checked out our web site, these are the latest articles that have been posted May calendar A Personal Note From Dudley Brown Recall Hudak Candidate Training and Campaign School How to get involved in local politics How to get involved with the Republican Party Adams County voter information Elected officials NSRF Board of Directors NSRF $20 yearly membership application

If you havent checked out our web site (www.NorthSuburbanRepublicanForum.org), these are the latest articles that have been posted:
Judge tosses Denver clerks inactive voter suie against Scott Gessler 2013 Commissioner Redistricting How did your Senators vote on supporting the 2nd amendment and preventing us from entering UN arms treaty? Adams County Commissioner Redistricting Most Liberal Legislature in History: The Consequences of Democrats Radical Redirect to the Left Same Day Registration Bill Being Heard in the Senate Committee Democrat-leaning poll gives Hickenlooper, Udall rosy re-election outlooks for 2014 Rosen: Why theres no scandal in Adams 12 school district AdCo Commissioners repeal jail cap 2

Tensions boil, trust builds in Airport City discussions A Letter from AdCo Commissioner Erik Hansen Fracknation: A Journalists Search For the Fracking Truth Carroll: Sticking it to rural consumers Adams 12 School Board Steps into the Light, Calls Union Leaders Bluff Call to Action: Call your Legislators today! Colorado Sheriffs planning lawsuit to block new gun laws #KIDSFIRST: Douglas County Education Alliance Launches To Combat Union Attacks Carroll: The hope for school choice in Douglas County

A Personal Note from Dudley Brown I am personally contacting you today to let you know how you can help retire one of Colorados gun grabbers. A large, grassroots effort to recall State Senator Evie Hudak is now underway. Democrat Senator Hudak is one of Colorados leaders for gun control. With your help, we can remove her from office. In case you need a reminder of just how anti-gun Senator Hudak really is, keep this in mind: 3

She voted for every piece of anti-gun legislation she has had the opportunity to vote for. She co-sponsored HB-1228, the tax on all new gun purchases, and HB-1229, which criminalizes all private transfers of firearms. She helped drive Magpul and other firearms specialty companies out of Colorado. Perhaps most memorably, she had the audacity to badger a rape victim during a committee hearing, lecturing her that a gun wouldnt have helped her because statistics are not on your side. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl0MS7Z-Sjc

President Obama and billionaire Mayor Mike Bloomberg are making Colorado ground zero in the fight for gun control. Recalling gun-grabbing Senator Hudak will send a message to Obama, Bloomberg, and all politicians that patriotic Americans will not tolerate those who seek to undermine our 2nd Amendment rights. However, we cant get this done without your help. The recall effort needs volunteer help and signatures to get the job done. First, the recall effort needs signatures of registered voters in Westminster and Arvada. If you are a registered voter in Hudaks district, please make sure you sign the petition. You can find locations at www.RecallHudak.org or at the Recall Hudak Facebook group. Second, the Hudak recall effort also needs volunteers to canvas neighborhoods and public areas to obtain petition signatures. Volunteer turnout is critical to the success of this effort. You can volunteer at www.RecallHudak.org. NOTE: You don't have to reside in Hudak's district to volunteer. The recall effort is large, well organized and carried out entirely by unpaid volunteers. Whether you can contribute an hour, a day or a week of your time, recall organizers would like to hear from you. Remember, we cant get this done without the help of gun rights supporters like you. For Freedom, Dudley Brown P.S. A large, grassroots effort to recall gun-grabbing State Senator Evie Hudak is now underway. However, we cant get this done without your help. The recall effort needs volunteer help and signatures to get the job done. The recall effort needs signatures of registered voters in Westminster and Arvada. If you are a registered voter in Hudaks district, please make sure you sign the petition. You can find locations at www.RecallHudak.org or at the Recall Hudak Facebook group. The Hudak recall effort also needs volunteers to canvas neighborhoods and public areas to obtain petition signatures. Volunteer turnout is critical to the success of this effort. You can volunteer at www.RecallHudak.org. NOTE: You don't have to reside in Hudak's district to volunteer. 4

How to Get Involved in Local Politics

Sometimes it's hard to imagine one person making a difference in this world. A lot of challenges face our society. Some are huge, some are more manageable, but all require the action of at least one person. Start making the world a better place by being that person on the local level. Get involved in local politics and see the world change before your eyes.
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1 Participate in town meetings. Mingle with local, state and federal politicians. Learn

about the issues facing your community. Meet others who support the same causes you do. Voice your opinion and see what offices in politics appeal to you.

2 Show your support of the political system by voting in every election. More importantly, bring others to
the polls with you. Talk about the issues with people and inspire them to let their opinions be heard through their votes .

3 Help out at a local political office. It doesn't matter if you are a Republican, Democrat or a member of
the Green Party, all political parties need volunteers. Work one on one with them and learn the political process. Network with others involved in local politics. Get in on the ground floor and learn the ropes. Look into volunteering for organizations who promote causes like the environment, health care, campaign finance or immigration reform .

4 Start your own political organization. Whether it's a local off-shoot of a nationwide campaign or it's

specific to a cause no one has addressed politically, get it going. Involve your friends and family. Have rallies, fundraisers, seminars or even a bowling night. The idea is to spread your passion for the cause and get others to join you.
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5 Start a petition on the Internet. Instead of knocking on doors or stopping people at the mall, get people
involved with an online petition. Involve yourself in online political blogs. Post your opinions and get others to join in with you.

6 Put yourself out there and run for local office. Civic offices come up for re-election all the time. Find a
position you know you could excel in and start your campaign. Call your local political party and ask if there are offices up for election. Take to the streets and let people know you are the person for the job.
Read more: How to Get Involved in Local Politics | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_2053523_get-involved-localpolitics.html#ixzz2HEtY2OYz

How to Get Involved in the Republican Party

There are a variety of reasons to get involved in the efforts of the Republican Party. You might believe in gun rights, be pro-life, or wish for fewer taxes. Of course, you may simply think that the Democratic Partys choices for candidates at the presidential, senatorial, or congressional level are not the best choices. There are any number of reasons and issues to get involved with the Republican Party, so when you are ready to join, follow these steps.
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1 Have a valid voter

registration card and if you dont have one, get one. If you feel strongly about this party and their beliefs, register as a Republican. However you dont have to register as a Republican if you don't want to. You can register as an NPA, (no party affiliation) as an Independent or even a Democrat.

2 Do as much research as possible on the Republican Party. Make sure that the issues the party

represents are issues that you believe in and that the candidates representing the party are people you hold in high regard.
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3 You may wish to support a particular candidate for local government, or state government or you may 4 When you contact the appropriate party office, make sure you have a plan for how you want to be

want to support Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate , or Congress and perhaps even the Republican Partys presidential candidate. Once you have figured out at what level you wish to participate, contact the appropriate party office and ask how you can get more involved.
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involved in the Republican Party. Your involvement could be as simple as making a donation, or you could volunteer your time by handing out literature or manning a phone at a call center. Most people involved in the Republican Party are volunteers. You may wish to become some sort of aid or spokesperson for a particular candidate as well, but these positions are usually staffed by people close to the candidate. These positions usually require some sort of education in politics, law or the media.
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5 Joining a Republican state party might be just the ticket for you. You can volunteer to answer phones,
pass out literature, or something as simple as making a donation. This is all that is required to join your state's Republican party. Also, your Republican state party will deal with issues in your state that may be closer to your areas of interest.

6 Join the Republican National Committee. You can go right to their website and enter in your

information (see Resources). Tell them a little bit about yourself and what you would like to do for their organization. You may want to become a volunteer or even take a job with the Republican National Committee.
Read more: How to Get Involved in the Republican Party | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_4501412_get-involvedrepublican-party.html#ixzz2HF9YIzvN

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NSRF Board of Directors & Term expires John Lefebvre-2012 President Dana West-2014 Vice President Jan Hurtt-2012 Treasurer Phil Mocon-2012 Secretary Brian Vande Krol-2013 Membership Gary Mikes-2013 Membership Leonard Coppes-2013 Membership Wanda Barnes-2014 Membership Kevin Allen-2014 Membership

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