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Comment by Valerie Broner on January 10, 2013 at 6:34pm

Johnnie,

Thanks for the invite. Interested in networking and renewing our interests in the party.

Comment by Gaye Ellis on December 24, 2012 at 9:04pm

The reason that I joined this network is to try to gain insight into why blacks become Republicans. I was just elected REC Chair of Okaloosa County and part of my job will be outreach. Currently, we have only 17 of 56 precincts represented, so you see the need to recruit precinct leaders.

Not sure what I expected, but reading through the posts, the rhetoric of the mainstream media is evident - that Beck and Limbaugh are racist - and it surprises and disheartens me.

As you know, the GOP as a whole is in disarray. My county GOP has become a social club with endless luncheons and dinners, where the choir talks amongst themselves. When the past Chair gave me the "stuff" that went with the job, there was An Open Letter to the Republican Party that said that, though we perform charitable works as individuals, we don't do it in the name of the party. It continues saying that many in the minority community don't respond to Reagan's assertion that "the best anti-poverty program is a job" because they have not had any real-life experience that shows them how to get a good job - that perhaps we could hold workshops on how to write a resume, how to interview for a job, how to keep a job, etc. But it must be done in the party name.

This was the example that the letter gave - I'm sure there are other ways to reach out. Frankly, the GOP is scared of it's own shadow right now, having run a Democrat-lite candidate that could not articulate core conservative principles, because he didn't feel them in his gut. The choice was absolutely clear to those who are engaged, but there are so many who are not.

I'm a white woman who's here to learn, if you'll have me.

P.S. I need a main speaker for the Lincoln Dinner tentatively scheduled for February 16. Any contacts for Col. Allen West?

Comment by Joseph Coicou on September 1, 2012 at 8:04pm

Florida Assembly of Black Republicans

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Florida-Assembly-of-Black-Republican...

Comment by Barbara Howard on July 11, 2012 at 6:33pm

Hello everybody.  I'm Barbara Howard from Miami Dade.  Vernice, Keep your ears open, the Lt. Governor will host a fund-raiser on August 28th, which is also her birthday.  I think it will be open to the public.  I should get the venue and cost soon and will pass it on.  And Willie, any time you want to invite the Lt. Governor to appear at a function, just send an email to her Scheduling Secretary and she will let you know if it is possible. She's very accessible. Just call the office (check myflorida.com for the phone number).  God bless.

Comment by vernice J, Jenkins on January 24, 2012 at 12:34am

I'm a new member to the group, my name is Jeannie Jenkins and I would very much like to become an active part of a Florida ignited and active group.  I have tried in the past to get someone in Tampa to keep me up to date with all up coming activities, yet and even after sending donations, there is not much movement.  I do believe with my whole heart that we can be a wonderful and a deciding force as a vital group of Black Republicans.  Please Floridians let us come together quickly and remain united.  To contact me, please at justfabalous@hotmail.com

Comment by Gloreatha Scurry-Smith on June 7, 2011 at 10:18pm

Hi Tony, I'm in Clay County.

Comment by tony morgan on May 31, 2011 at 2:18pm

I'm in Auburndale, polk county. Is anyone close to me? tony

Comment by Willie Lawson on April 12, 2011 at 11:14am

Good morning...

 

    I am trying to get Jennifer Carrol to join us for Juneteenth. If anyone here has that all important contact would you be so kind as to help us out....

 

 

Willie Lawson 

813-842-1428