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On Sunday, September 18, the Clarkstown Republican Committee conducted its 34th Annual Brunch. I personally want to that all of you who attended this event to celebrate our honorees: Dr. Michael E. Rader- Businessman of the Year; Donald H. Ritch – Committeeman of the Year; and Carol A. Curto – Committeewoman of the Year. It was an excellent event with over 100 attendees.
The Brunch is one of the few times we can get together to lay back, relax and enjoy the company of one another and honor a few of our own, and indulge in a good meal.
We all know one of the reasons for this event is to raise funds to help support and defray some of the expenses of the Clarkstown Committee, as well as add to the budget of our 2011 candidates’ campaigns. However, this gathering is also a confirmation and declaration of our commitment to who we are and for what we believe. I wish we there were more of you committed and active members. For those who are, I would like to personally express my appreciation to all of you who have given your time freely and selflessly to this organization.
I recognize that we are all volunteers and we have our own lives to live, jobs to support our families, so any time you share above and beyond to make this a better community is the greatest contribution one can offer, and it well appreciated.
Once again we are at the stretch run of a long arduous process of campaigning. However, the stretch run end being from Labor Day to the Election Day is the most critical part of the campaign. Elections are won and lost during this time and if we are not prepared for this run we stand little chance of winning.
If we are ever going to overcome the odds working against us in numbers (voters and dollars) and ultimately institute the Republican principles and ideals that we profess to believe in we all need to be more passionate, diligent and proactive. We must first be true and committed to ourselves, and to the people we represent, who trust that we will do what is right for them and that we are acting within their best interests. We cannot continue to exist and preach loyalty, idealism and Republicanism if we are divided and divisive.
There is no organization without its membership. On the other hand, there is always strength and power in numbers – working as one and united!
As for now, we should have one focus, one goal to do whatever it takes to help our candidates win an election because without you there are two chances they have (unless they run unopposed) – slim and none! We need you to become more involved, become active in getting your/our candidates elected. If not now - then when?
Go to the Current Candidates’ link on our Website and commit to one or more of the candidates who desperately need your help. Please let me know so I am aware that you are working as part of our team and contributing to Campaign 2011; a critical local campaign that involves all of us directly.
Thank you!
Robert A. Axelrod
Clarkstown GOP Chair
Republican Principles
I'm a Republican Because...
I BELIEVE the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person’s dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored.
I BELIEVE in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, sex, age or disability.
I BELIEVE free enterprise and encouraging individual initiative have brought this nation opportunity, economic growth and prosperity.
I BELIEVE government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn.
I BELIEVE the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations, and that the best government is that which governs least.
I BELIEVE the most effective, responsible and responsive government is government closest to the people.
I BELIEVE Americans must retain the principles that have made us strong while developing new and innovative ideas to meet the challenges of changing times.
I BELIEVE Americans value and should preserve our national strength and pride while working to extend peace, freedom and human rights throughout the world.
FINALLY, I believe the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating these ideals into positive and successful principles of government.
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