Want to stay in touch with the CR's? You can reach us online via:
1. Twitter, for quick updates
http://twitter.com/UDCRs
2. Facebook, to reach out to the College Republican network http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=2200597787&ref=ts
3. Our Website, for our calendar, pictures, and this blog!
http://udel.edu/stu-org/republican/index.html
4. Email, the College Republican's email account
cratud@gmail.com
Best,
Dan Boselli
Vice President, UDCR's
dboselli@udel.edu
(484) 574-5607
Sunday, August 2, 2009
A Message from DFCR
College Republicans of The First State,
I’m very excited to tell you about all of the great events that we have planned for you all between now and the end of September. The UDCR and Wesley CR board, along with the DFCR, have been working hard to give you the opportunity to join in the conservative movement, but more importantly, to make friends and have a great time! I think we’re all going to have a fantastic year…
1.) We still need more volunteers for the special election in the 19th State Senate District (located in Sussex County). The election is on Monday, August 3rd. We need volunteers for any day through Monday. Please let us know ASAP if you can help out and we can hopefully even arrange a ride for you.
2.) 9/12 Tea Party Protest – Another Tea Party protest will be held in DC on September 12th. This one will be big! Transportation to and from DC is only $20, a discounted price for students. We all had a great time at the protest in Wilmington and I’m sure it will be better in DC.
3.) Freshman Welcome Cookout – We will be holding a cookout to welcome back all returning CR’s, as well as introduce and attract new members to the club. Free food, games, and (hopefully) sun. If you have any interest in helping out, please let us know. Dates: UD – Saturday, September 19th @ 5:00 pm; Wesley - TBA
Please be sure to check out the new DFCR website at www.dfcr.org! You may be interested in checking out the “Internship Opportunities” section. The link is towards the bottom of the homepage.
And lastly, invite friends!!
Thanks for your time and can’t wait to see you all. Contact me or your chapter president with any questions.
Sincerely,
Brad Headley
Chairman
Delaware Federation of College Republicans
www.dfcr.org
I’m very excited to tell you about all of the great events that we have planned for you all between now and the end of September. The UDCR and Wesley CR board, along with the DFCR, have been working hard to give you the opportunity to join in the conservative movement, but more importantly, to make friends and have a great time! I think we’re all going to have a fantastic year…
1.) We still need more volunteers for the special election in the 19th State Senate District (located in Sussex County). The election is on Monday, August 3rd. We need volunteers for any day through Monday. Please let us know ASAP if you can help out and we can hopefully even arrange a ride for you.
2.) 9/12 Tea Party Protest – Another Tea Party protest will be held in DC on September 12th. This one will be big! Transportation to and from DC is only $20, a discounted price for students. We all had a great time at the protest in Wilmington and I’m sure it will be better in DC.
3.) Freshman Welcome Cookout – We will be holding a cookout to welcome back all returning CR’s, as well as introduce and attract new members to the club. Free food, games, and (hopefully) sun. If you have any interest in helping out, please let us know. Dates: UD – Saturday, September 19th @ 5:00 pm; Wesley - TBA
Please be sure to check out the new DFCR website at www.dfcr.org! You may be interested in checking out the “Internship Opportunities” section. The link is towards the bottom of the homepage.
And lastly, invite friends!!
Thanks for your time and can’t wait to see you all. Contact me or your chapter president with any questions.
Sincerely,
Brad Headley
Chairman
Delaware Federation of College Republicans
www.dfcr.org
The August Recess
If you're intrigued by the current policy debates on Capitol Hill, I highly recommend the following blogs and webpages for insight and brilliant commentary.
1. http://www.nationalreview.com/
2. http://www.weeklystandard.com/
3. http://www.heritage.org/
4. http://www.cspan.org/
5. http://www.caesarrodney.org/
The Caesar Rodney Institute in particular focuses on local issues. It's a developing think tank for Delaware.
1. http://www.nationalreview.com/
2. http://www.weeklystandard.com/
3. http://www.heritage.org/
4. http://www.cspan.org/
5. http://www.caesarrodney.org/
The Caesar Rodney Institute in particular focuses on local issues. It's a developing think tank for Delaware.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
The National Debate
The past week has been a tumultuous one for the Republican Party. Sarah Palin resigned as Governor. Mark Sanford, another 2012 possibility, was involved in an absurd scandal that has left him on the brink in South Carolina. Lately, the focus has been on individual politicians, though there is a developing debate revolving around the question, “Who will represent the Republican Party in 2012?” The Republican field for 2012 has been greatly diminished in the past week. But I suggest a more immediate concern. We need leaders to oppose the statist agenda proposed by the Obama administration and the Super Majority in Congress. Are Romney, Gingrich, and McCain the only leaders left standing? Jindal's response to the joint session of Congress (or the quasi SOTU address) was widely panned. He has since withdrawn from the national stage. Huckabee has a television show on Fox News, but is he the energizing figure that the GOP needs? Of course, one cannot forget Rush Limbaugh. His audience of 25 million listeners tunes in for his perspective on current events. However his controversial nature makes him an unseemly leader with high negatives and lightening rod statements. Dick Cheney’s strong stance on national security prompted a national debate on Guantanamo and enhanced interrogation. There is a consensus, even amongst Cheney supporters, that we must move on to a new generation of leaders. As of yet, this must seem to be a Republican's lament, but I want to convince you that I am more optimistic about the GOP's future.
I mentioned the debates on Capitol Hill, and considering it's the 4th I'll use the common metaphor: There are going to be fireworks in Washington, DC. Debates require leadership, and they receive national coverage. Americans are concerned about the affordability of health care. They are willing to listen to alternative proposals, and rising Republicans must make the case for market-oriented reform that does not expand government or increase the national debt. Recent Democratic plans were priced at $1.6 trillion by the Congressional Budget Office. With Obama's "pay as we go" promise, the cost of a public option must be offset with either spending reductions or tax increases. A budget neutral health care plan could require taxes on benefits, which would be a damaging reversal for the administration. My overall point is Republicans must prove to the American people that we have better health care proposals than the current administration and Democratic Congress. There's an opening for new leadership in the GOP to develop new legislation and new ideas. Summer '09 could be an inflection point for the Republican party. The opportunity is there. Will a dynamic leader emerge?
I mentioned the debates on Capitol Hill, and considering it's the 4th I'll use the common metaphor: There are going to be fireworks in Washington, DC. Debates require leadership, and they receive national coverage. Americans are concerned about the affordability of health care. They are willing to listen to alternative proposals, and rising Republicans must make the case for market-oriented reform that does not expand government or increase the national debt. Recent Democratic plans were priced at $1.6 trillion by the Congressional Budget Office. With Obama's "pay as we go" promise, the cost of a public option must be offset with either spending reductions or tax increases. A budget neutral health care plan could require taxes on benefits, which would be a damaging reversal for the administration. My overall point is Republicans must prove to the American people that we have better health care proposals than the current administration and Democratic Congress. There's an opening for new leadership in the GOP to develop new legislation and new ideas. Summer '09 could be an inflection point for the Republican party. The opportunity is there. Will a dynamic leader emerge?
Monday, June 22, 2009
Looking Back on Spring Semester '09
The College Republicans enjoyed a successful spring semester in '09. The semester began with the Conservative Political Action Conference at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. The conference was attended by the leaders of the conservative movements, including Newt Gingrich, Rush Limbaugh, Governor Tim Pawlenty, Former Governor Mike Huckabee, and Mitt Romney. When we arrived on campus, we faced significant challenges, particularly debt incurred as a result of the Get Political Fair, but we approached the semester full of confidence and energy. Our goals were to strengthen our presence on campus, to conduct a series of fundraisers on campus, to encourage a discussion of policy issues, and to develop the grassroots of the Republican party. I'm happy to say that in retrospect, we accomplished our goals and established a firm foundation for future growth and activity. Over the course of the Spring, the College Republicans:
1. Set-up a Tax Day Presentation in Trabant Student Center, and displayed a massive check with the dollar amounts of the Stimulus, Bail-Out, and other Federal government spending.
2. Raised over $400 through fundraisers on campus and individual donors. We thank all who contributed to our Philadelphia Phillies raffle. It helped us and the Food Bank of Delaware.
3. Debated the College Democrats on a series of policy issues: Abortion, Gay Marriage, Health Care, Immigration, and the Economy. The College Republican debaters were (respective to the issues) Kasey Ketterer, Ken Adams, Tom Schrandt, Rick Walsh, and Bill Rivers.
4. Helped the Food Bank of Delaware with a sustainable food garden at the Agriculture School.
5. Worked with the Delaware Federation of College Republicans on several goals, notably recruitment and establishing relations with the Republican party of Delaware. We had an excellent dinner at the Deer Park Tavern where Mike Ramone and Greg Lavelle spoke on local politics and how students can become involved in Delaware.
6. Provided students the opportunity to attend lectures at the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI). ISI established the Collegiate Network to set-up independent newspapers on college campuses.
7. Addressed letters to the Democratic Senator of Pennsylvania Arlen Specter regarding the stimulus package and union card check.
8. Followed closely the elections in New Jersey and Virginia, and initiated contact with local organizations to establish ties for the fall of '09.
9. Updated our website to include new information about the College Republicans, our executive board, and our plans for the future.
10. Visited Terry Strine's (the former Chairmen of the GOP in Delaware) barn for a social with Charlie Copeland and Mrs. Strine. Charlie Copeland, the former Minority Leader of the Delaware Senate, gave a speech on policy and the future of the Republican Party. Terry Strine gave us advice on the future of the GOP, and helped us define our principles.
This list of ten activities is certainly not conclusive, but it provides a general overview of the College Republicans and our influence on campus and in Delaware politics. Interested students can email the Vice President Dan Boselli at dboselli@udel.edu to find out more about the CR's and future plans on campus.
1. Set-up a Tax Day Presentation in Trabant Student Center, and displayed a massive check with the dollar amounts of the Stimulus, Bail-Out, and other Federal government spending.
2. Raised over $400 through fundraisers on campus and individual donors. We thank all who contributed to our Philadelphia Phillies raffle. It helped us and the Food Bank of Delaware.
3. Debated the College Democrats on a series of policy issues: Abortion, Gay Marriage, Health Care, Immigration, and the Economy. The College Republican debaters were (respective to the issues) Kasey Ketterer, Ken Adams, Tom Schrandt, Rick Walsh, and Bill Rivers.
4. Helped the Food Bank of Delaware with a sustainable food garden at the Agriculture School.
5. Worked with the Delaware Federation of College Republicans on several goals, notably recruitment and establishing relations with the Republican party of Delaware. We had an excellent dinner at the Deer Park Tavern where Mike Ramone and Greg Lavelle spoke on local politics and how students can become involved in Delaware.
6. Provided students the opportunity to attend lectures at the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI). ISI established the Collegiate Network to set-up independent newspapers on college campuses.
7. Addressed letters to the Democratic Senator of Pennsylvania Arlen Specter regarding the stimulus package and union card check.
8. Followed closely the elections in New Jersey and Virginia, and initiated contact with local organizations to establish ties for the fall of '09.
9. Updated our website to include new information about the College Republicans, our executive board, and our plans for the future.
10. Visited Terry Strine's (the former Chairmen of the GOP in Delaware) barn for a social with Charlie Copeland and Mrs. Strine. Charlie Copeland, the former Minority Leader of the Delaware Senate, gave a speech on policy and the future of the Republican Party. Terry Strine gave us advice on the future of the GOP, and helped us define our principles.
This list of ten activities is certainly not conclusive, but it provides a general overview of the College Republicans and our influence on campus and in Delaware politics. Interested students can email the Vice President Dan Boselli at dboselli@udel.edu to find out more about the CR's and future plans on campus.
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