Photo Courtesy of Adryana BoyneTuesday - April 28, Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele and members of his Coalition Team were in Irving for Coffee and a Speech with invited guests!
Chairman Steele is traveling around the country so he can get a "good view" of Republican grassroot efforts and activities. The new Coalition Team is the at the forefront of RNC grassroot efforts and will assist state and local parties and clubs. He wants to build the party from the bottom up -- "no more cookiecutter efforts!" Each state will have different goals and agendas that fit their political climate.
Chairman Steele commented on Texas Tea Parties: "There is nothing like a Texas Tea Party! We Republicans actually do give a damn about what is happening to our country. We have a unique role - all of our past will stand for the future."
Chairman Steele also commented on Senator Arlen Specter: "We made a mistake supporting Specter." Then a question was asked from the crowd: "Can we get our money back?" To which Steele replied, "Believe me, I'm going to be asking the brother for a check." Steele went on to say that Specter showed contempt for Republicans in his decision; it's rude. And that Party leadership will not let folks get away with just pretending to be a part of the Republican Party.
He asked that we all quit finger-pointing and be proud to be a Republicans!
"Our charge is to promote the value of life, family, individual responsibility versus those who want to redistribute wealth. It is no time for Republicans to go in a different direction. Our goal is to go to the neighborhoods; share that we are Republicans. It is time for us to put our best face forward. What are we ashamed of? We should welcome folks to the Republican Party, share what distinguishes Republicans and stand on our core values. Use our strength here in our own backyard. Empower our State Party through fundraising. Spread the message; don't prejudge new people who come in. Listen to voters; honor our contract. Brand the Party! Republicans have let Democrats define us. We should support our candidates and our Party. Find a forum for debate and sharing our ideas, telling our stories of self-empowerment."
He recognized the first online Republican Women's Club in the nation CCRWO.org Lisa Carter created the site and she resides in Collin County. He asked us to support all Conservative mediums of information.
He also thanked and recognized "the two Latinas for their efforts". Adryana and I spoke with Mr. Steele, before his speech, about our Hispanic Community Outreach goals with great passion and asked him to support our efforts which he kindly said he would and so would the Coalition Team. Adryana acknowledged him...unfortunately I had left a tad early and missed out on the Shout Out!
He asked us all to galvanize new Republicans, take to the streets, be a voice! Most importantly he said for us to FOCUS on our candidates and help TRAIN them! Fight on principles!
I believe we should band together and support our Chairman! We should stick to our agenda of educating and including instead of targeting and confusing like the Democrats! We need to welcome new members and welcome back those who have strayed with a big banner that says: My Party IS your Party!By: Melissa Blair
some notes provided by Jean McIver SREC SD 12
