Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Success!

Last nights meeting went off without a hitch. We had a great group of republicans from all over Western Mass. We had people from as far away as Lee and Greenfield. Almost all towns in Hampden county were represented.



Isaac Mass, Jeanne Boynton, and John Lysak



State Committee members Isaac Mass and Jeanne Boynton were in attendance. After they spoke we had Chicopee Ward 1 School Committee member Adam LaMontagne speak about growing the party. Then we heard from Mike Franco, Vice Chair of Western Mass Republicans. Mr. Franco spoke about Eastlongmeadow's upcoming elections, where Republican Candidate Ron Cutler will be Challenging Republican incumbent Jack Villamaino.
Adam LaMontagne & Keith McCormic
We had the privilege to hear from Keith McCormic candidate for State Senate, against the infamous Sen. Stanley Rosenburg. If you are interested in helping Keith go to his website: www.keithmccormic.com/
After all the speakers were finished we had a lively discussion about different ways to help out local candidates and about fundraising for the group. All in all, it was a great night, and I am very happy not only with the turn out but the enthusiasm shown by people in attendance.
I am looking forward to next months meeting on March 31st at the Greenleaf Center in Springfield, MA.

Monday, February 25, 2008

Republican Ward Committee

We have finally received the results for Springfield's Republican ward committees. Unfortunately, there was misunderstanding between the SRCC and the Election office. So, now only Wards 7&8 have organized Commitees.

Ward 7

ALEXANDER SHERMAN
CHRISTOPHER CAPUTO
DENNIS DESMARIS
FRANK MARZANO
GLORIA SIMMONS
JAMES KAUFMAN
JUNE FLANNERY
DONALD MOON
MARY KAUFMAN
DOUGLAS MACMILLAN
PAUL FLANNERY
DYRHAM CALDWELL
ROGER FRENCH

Ward 8

PRISCILLA LYSAK
JOHN LYSAK

TAMARA KELCEY
DENISE KELCEY

Four of the Ward Committee elected officals are members of our organization. (Their names are highlighted in red.)

Tonights the night!

Tonight is our first meeting. I'm getting excited, although I don't think it will be a huge turnout. I feel that it will be a great opportunity for young Republicans to meet. We will be discussing upcoming social events, and upcoming elections.

Also we are looking for fundraising ideas so we can support our local candidates.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

First Meeting

Good News!

The Western Mass Young Republicans has found a home. We will be meeting monthly at the Greenleaf Community Center on Parker street in Springfield.

Our first meeting will be help on Monday February 25th at 7:00pm.

This meeting is open to all Republicans from 18-41 years old.

Light refreshments will be served.