Mecklenburg County Young Republicans
Charlotte-Mecklenburg's Club for 18 to 40 Year Old Republicans
Newsletter for the Week of October 19th, 2009

Our guest speakers will be our own YR's who have run for office, the topic will be what is the next step for Republicans and YR's for the upcoming year.  Please come with questions and comments!
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2.         Current News and Updates
Saturday, October 24th - Early Voting Rolling Rally
Tell all of your friends and neighbors to show up at one of the following locations on the first day of Early Voting :
- South County Regional Library at 10:00 a.m.
- Independence Regional Library at 12:00 p.m.
- University City Regional Library at 2:00 p.m.

Several of our local candidates will be making stops at the above times to thank you for all of your support and to answer questions.  Let's turn out in big numbers and send a message to the Democrats that we are united and ready to win! 
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Sunday, October 25th - Meck GOP Open House - 2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Republican Women are hosting a Wine and Cheese Open house to celebrate the new Meck GOP headquarters (same building, new first floor offices - Suite 111).

Come check out our new space, pick up walking lists and yard signs, and get caught up on the latest campaign scoop.  Panther fans need not worry - we have cable and the game will definitely be on!!

Are we having fun yet?!?!?  You bet we are!  Let's keep the energy high straight through to Victory on November 3rd!
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One of our own YR's Lenny McAllister just released his first book, please check it out and purchase a copy of your own at  http://tinyurl.com/lennysdiary
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There is still a great deal going on so please make sure to keep writing, calling and emailing your elected officials.  Get your voices heard loud and clear!  Go to http://www.congress.org/congressorg/home/   to get your rep's info go to right hand side and enter zip to get all the info you need!  There are still a good amount of bills infront of the House and Senate that have been sitting idle so please make sure you keep writing!
 
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3.          GOP Calendar of Events

October 21, 2009
Tariq Scott Bokhari for City Council - Fundraiser
Lauri Wilks invites you for an evening with Republican City Council At-Large Candidate Tariq Scott Bokhari
5:30-7:30PM
324 Ridgewood Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28209

Matthew Ridenhour for City Council - Meet and Greet
6:15-8:30PM
Zada Jane's - 1601 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 

October 22, 2009
Mallard Creek BBQ 10AM-6PM
11400 Mallard Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28262
 
Southern Mecklenburg Republican Club
6pm - 8pm
Harpers Restaurant, Carolina Place Mall, Pineville, NC

October 27, 2009
Televised Charlotte Mayoral Debate (first of two)
5:30pm - 9:00pm
WTVI - 3242 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, NC

October 28, 2009
Charlotte Mecklenburg Republican Women - October Meeting
11:30am - 1:00pm
Maggiano's Restaurant @ Southpark Mall, Charlotte, NC

Tue, Nov 3 -
Election Day!!!  Get out and vote!!!(reg meeting changed to Nov 10th)
 
Tue, Nov 10th - 6:30 PM
MCYR Meeting will be held this night rather than the 3rd
 
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4.         Fall Campaigns
Republican candidates need your help!  See below for a list of
Republicans running for local office this Fall...volunteer for one
today!

John Lassiter - Mayor of Charlotte - http://www.votelassiter.com/

Edwin Peacock III - City Council, At-Large -
http://www.edwinpeacock.com/

Tariq Bokhari - City Council, At-Large - http://www.votetariq.com/

Matthew Ridenhour - City Council, At-Large - http://www.matthewridenhour.com/

Jaye Rao - City Council, At-Large - http://www.jayerao.com/

Andy Dulin - City Council, District 6 - http://www.voteandydulin.com/

Warren Cooksey - City Council, District 7 -
http://www.warrencooksey.com/  

Susan Walker - Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board, District 5 -
http://www.electsusanwalker.com/

John Ross - Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board, District 6 - http://www.votejohnross.com/
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5.         Become a member and get educated
Cost of membership is $20 dollars per year.

Membership Application/Dues Payment Methods: Online
http://www.campaignsitebuilder.com/templates/displayfiles/tmpl56.asp?Si or In Person at our monthly meeting. Membership Benefits: Voting privileges, T-shirt, monthly meetings with guest speakers, volunteer opportunities, a great networking tool as well as a keeping you informed.

Please also check us out on Facebook!
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Officers:
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