Mon. Feb. 15: Taxpayer Rally - A Taxpayers Protest At The State Capital, Salem Oregon, 11am-1pm

Join the many other taxpayers who are disgusted with the way our State Leaders are wasting your tax dollar. They will be in session and here is a great opportunity to let your voice be heard and they will hear us!

Sponsors
The Salem Coalition, FreedomWorks, Oregon Patriots / Resistnet, Common Sense For Oregon, Tea Party Patriots, Marion County Republicans, 9-12 Project Salem, Marion County Republican Women, Oregon Republican Party, Oregon Family Council, Tax Payer Association, Oregonians in Action, Oregon Family Council, College Republicans, Molalla 9-12 Project and The Oregon 912 Project.

Speakers
MC by Russ Walker, FreedomWorks, Our National Anthem By Rachel Lucas, Opening Prayer By Tim Nashif, Representative Bruce Hanna, Representative Matt Wingard, Senator Ted Ferrioli and Senator Jason Atkinson.

Introductions
Attending House and Senate members, State House and Senate Candidates, Congressional Candidates and Gubernatorial Candidates.

For more information, please visit TheTaxpayerRally.ning.com.

"WOW!!! BUSY TIMES - PLEASE CALL IF YOU ARE ABLE TO GO TO SALEM NEXT MONDAY, Feb. 15th. We can carpool. 541-929-5382 or 541-602-1737 - Stella" Read More......

Fri., Feb. 12: Lincoln Day Celebration & Auction with Hugh Hewitt!

The Linn and Benton County Republicans will hold their annual Lincoln Day Celebration and Benefit Auction at 5:30 p.m. in the CH2M-Hill Alumni Center on the Oregon State University Campus with Hugh Hewitt as the Guest Speaker! See details online and make your reservations ASAP! Lincoln Day Celebration!

Don't miss the gala Lincoln Day Celebration & Benefit Auction presented by the Linn and Benton County Republicans on Friday, February 12th! Hurry and get your reservations in by Friday, February 5th. For reservations, call Jo Rae Perkins at (541) 928-6077. Credit cards will be accepted. Questions? Call Stella Guenther at (541) 929-5382 or Deborah Barrett at (541) 818-0171.

This will be an evening worth remembering!

Event website: Lincoln Day Celebration

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Thurs., Feb. 4: Benton GOP Central Committee Meeting w/ Rep. Dennis Richardson

Benton GOP Central Committee Meeting February 4th
7:00PM at King Tin 1857 NW 9th
If you plan to purchase food, please come at 6:00 PM, so we will not have interruptions during the meeting. You are not required to purchase food to attend.

Precinct committee persons will be elected for the next two years during the Primary election May 18, 2010. Precinct committee persons can file as candidates February 1 to April 9. I will have filing forms available at the meeting. Please file through me so that any conflicts can be resolved before the election.

Chris Nordyke will also provide instruction on how to twitter.

Our Speaker is Dennis Richardson, State Representative: Dennis’ decision to enter politics came after he and Cathy decided to pattern their lives after Benjamin Franklin, who believed a person’s first 50 years of life should be spent learning, earning and raising a family, and their last 50 years should be dedicated to giving back to society in the form of public service. To that end, Dennis serves as Oregon State Representative for District 4.

During his first four terms in the Oregon House of Representatives, Dennis has been honored to serve both in policy and leadership positions. In the Legislature he has gained broad-based experience in such areas as budgeting, land-use and health care reform. In 2005 Dennis Chaired Oregon’s Joint House/Senate Ways & Means Subcommittee on Human Services and was elected Speaker Pro Tempore by unanimous vote of his peers in the Oregon House.

Dennis Richardson has owned and managed a small town law firm in Central Point, Oregon since 1979.

He and Cathy, his wife of 36 years, have eight daughters, one son, and 27 grandchildren.

While rearing their large family, Dennis volunteered in various positions for the Boy Scouts of America, and currently serves on the Boy Scouts Executive Committee. He has served on the Central Point City Council, Chaired the Central Point School District Budget Committee, and coached U-12 and U-14 girls’ soccer teams.

During the Vietnam War, Dennis served as an Army helicopter pilot. More recently, Dennis helped develop the Oregon Fallen War Heroes Memorial located in Central Point’s new, Don Jones Memorial Park, next to the Central Point Cemetery on Hamrick Road.

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Tues., Jan 26: AFP Election Night Party

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) will hold an Election Night Party and you're invited!

Date: Tuesday, January 26th
Place: High 5 Sports Bar & Grill in Philomath (Call ahead if you are ordering Pizza @ (541) 929-7529.)
Time: 7 pm - 9 pm

Message from Linda Weimer, Benton County AFP Chair: We will have the Private Party Room with one Television. You can order food or just come to celebrate your hard work. We we hold a short meeting. Next month, February 23, we will be back at our regular meeting place at King Tin Restaurant, on NW 9th Street, at 6:15.

In the meantime, there is much to be done if we are to defeat measures 66 & 67. I have door hangers available. Please call if you are willing to walk your neighborhood and place one on the doors in your area. I also have bumper stickers available.

Linda Weimer
541-754-0203
541-7401736

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Tues., Jan. 26: Statewide SPECIAL ELECTION on Ballot Measures 66 & 67

The Benton County Republicans recommend a "NO" vote on Measures 66 & 67. Please be sure to get your ballots in by 8:00PM tonight. Read More......

Mon., Jan 25: "NO on 66 & 67 Tea Party Rally at Hollywood Video in Corvallis, 3-6PM

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE: Americans for Prosperity (AFP) has canceled the "NO on 66 & 67 Tea Party Rally from 11AM-1PM in front of the Benton County Courthouse and has extended the hours for this rally:

3PM-6PM - In front of Hollywood Video at 4th & Harrison in Corvallis

For more information please contact Linda Weimer, Benton County AFP Chair.

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Mon., Jan. 25: BCRW General Meeting with GOP candidates for Oregon's 5th Congressional District

Benton County Republican Women will meet January 25th at 11:30 AM at The Regent Retirement Residence, 440 NW Elks Dr. in Corvallis for a brown bag luncheon. ∴ Guest speakers are the two Republican candidates for U.S. Congress in Oregon’s 5th Congressional District. This district includes parts of Corvallis, Keizer, Lake Oswego ,Salem and West Linn Oregon.

First, Fred Thompson is a recently retired president and chief executive officer of a successful wood waste energy facility. His experience providing jobs and meeting payrolls, saving threatened businesses and their employees, give him a clear vision into what needs to change in the Washington insider’s culture. As a Congressman, Fred will take the same common-sense approach to the difficult issues of the day that he did while in business. ∴ Fred and his two brothers grew up on and around his grandparent’s dairy. Joining the Army in 1968 , he served in Germany with the First and Thirty-Second Field Artillery Unit and in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division. Fred is married to wife Stephanie and is raising two sons, Conner,13 and Sean 11.

Second, Scott Bruun is a fifth generation Oregonian. He’s married to his college sweetheart Alison, and together they have two young daughters, Natalie and Katie. Scott is also a successful businessman, a three-term Oregon state legislator, and active in church, youth sports, and volunteer activities. Scott is running for U.S. Congress in Oregon’s 5th congressional district to fight for job creation and economic growth; to be a hardworking and reliable advocate for local families; and work to expand Oregon’s trade, energy and natural resource opportunities.

Women of Benton and Linn Counties are invited to hear the candidates speak. For additional information contact 541-754-7260. Read More......

Fri., Jan. 15: Sen. Jeff Merkley's Town Hall Meeting, Benton County

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley will hold a Town Hall meeting in Benton County on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Auditorium at the Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis, OR 97330. Doors open at 10:00 a.m.

AFP will hold a "NO on Government Takeover of Health Care" and "NO on 66 & 67" rally in front of the Auditorium from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

See Sen. Merkeley's Town Hall page for additional Oregon locations. Read More......

Thurs., Jan 14: Benton County Republican Central Committee Mtg.

[Rescheduled from Jan. 7] - All Republicans are invited to attend the first Benton County Republican Central Committee meeting of 2010 and the kickoff of this very important election year.

Date: Thurs., January 14, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m. Social/7:00 p.m. Come early to meet and greet!
Place: Kin Tin Restaurant Conference Room, 1857 NW 9th St., in Corvallis, OR. (King Tin allows you to order dinner or simply attend the meeting.)
Guest Speakers: We are proud to bring you two of Oregon's finest to our first BCRCC Meeting of the year. Oregon Representative Tim Freeman, and Jaynee Germond of the Campaign for Liberty.

Oregon Representative Tim Freeman brings a wealth of personal and public experience to his office each day, and comes to our meeting to speak against Measures 66 & 67 proposed tax increases, also on our Core Principles as Conservative Republicans wanting to get back to a "sustainable" (used in it's true form), government which is actually for the people and by the people.

Oregon Representative Tim Freeman worked as a field mechanic for Don Whitaker Logging to fund his way through college the old fashioned way, to support his family, and worked hard to purchase his own Shell station in 1991. He is a family man, businessman, and believes in and works for the principles our country was founded on including an excellent Oregon House voting record.

He began his public service appointed to the Roseburg Budget Committee from 2001 through 2008, and in 2003 Roseburg City Councilman until 2008, three years of which were as Council President. Since the beginning of 2009, Rep. Freeman has continued to focus on public safety, including developing a program for placing police officers in public schools, and previously performed a key role in the design and construction of the new Public Safety Center in Roseburg combining fire fighters and policeman together into a single community oriented facility. Rep. Freeman is currently Vice-Chair of the Veterans and Emergency Services Committee, is a member of the Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on Public Safety, and a member of the House Committee for Human Services. Rep. Freeman can be reached at rep.timfreeman@state.or.us.

We also have Jaynee Germond who is heavily involved in The Campaign for Liberty, and also a staunch opponent and activist against Measures 66 & 67. Jaynee is a family woman, a businesswoman, was in the healthcare industry for 25 years, has worked in education, and is a strong supporter of the 2nd amendment. Jaynee's endorsements are long, and include The Campaign for Liberty, The Republican Liberty Caucus, & The 9/12 Project just to name a few.

She comes to us on the topic of being an American, as it was once a great country, is it gone, can we bring it back, and why we not only have a chance to succeed, but we must for our future, and for the future of the free world. Jaynee can be reached at germond4congress@gmail.com.

As Winston Churchill once said when faced with seemingly impossible odds more than 69 years ago, "But if we fail, then the whole world, including the United States, including all that we have known and cared for, will sink into the abyss of a new Dark Age made more sinister, and perhaps more protracted, by the lights of perverted science. Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties, and so bear ourselves that if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will still say, 'This was their finest hour."

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Wed., Jan. 13: Pass out "NO on 66-67 before LVW "Yes" Panel Discussion

PLEASE HELP PASS OUT LITERATURE explaining "NO on 66 & 67" at the door of the main meeting room at the library on January 13th, beginning at 6:15 p.m. The League of Women Voters refuses to let "NO on 66 & 67" be presented. The LWV panel discussion on Measures 66 and 67 is biased. Billed as a "Panel Discussion" with a moderator, the entire panel is stacked with "Yes" proponents. -- "No" supporters asked to be included but were refused an opportunity to answer questions. -- The president of the local League says that LVW statewide supports a "Yes" vote on 66 and 67 and will not allow opposing opinions to be presented. Read More......

Mon., Jan. 11: Rep. Sara Gelser's Town Hall at MU Ballroom, 4pm

Oregon State Representative, Sara Gelser (D-Dist. 16), will hold a town hall meeting on Monday, January 11th at 4:00PM in the Memorial Union Ballroom. The town hall is jointly sponsored by the Associated Students of OSU, the local chapter of SEIU, and the Faculty Senate. UPDATE: RJ Friedman, OSU College Republican President, has invited Sen. Frank Morse to speak against Measures 66 & 67 so the Town Hall doesn't represent a one-sided view.

See RJ's note:

Hey everyone,

ASOSU, our student fee funded student government, and the SEIU were planning on having a measure 66/67 town hall with Representative Sarah Gelser in OSU's Memorial Union; they were going to use our student fees to pay for a one sided lecture on why Measures 66/67 should be passed.

Unfortunately for them, after speaking to the President of ASOSU (it was not him that made the decision to only invite Representative Gelser) I invited Senator Frank Morse, our state Senator who opposes the tax measures. He will be there tomorrow and he will be given equal time as Representative Gelser ... if they want to have their town hall that is. I don't know about you, but my student fees are not to go towards a biased agenda. I hope you all show up in support of Senator Morse and justice at large. Remember; Democracy is not a spectator's sport - it requires your active involvement.

Come by our booth tomorrow (Monday) around 3:30 to meet Senator Morse, or come to the town hall at 4:00 in the MU Ballroom.

Join the facebook event group.

See you tomorrow at 4pm in the MU,

RJ Friedman
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Sun., Jan. 10: Sen. Ron Wyden Town Hall (Healthcare)

To all - Here is your opportunity to give your comments to the Senator on his recent vote on HealthCare! Bring your questions, signs etc. to help him understand how wrong headed the plan is!!

Come join U.S. SENATOR RON WYDEN Benton County Town Hall Meeting
Date: Sunday, January 10, 2010
Time : 1 pm
Doors open at 12 pm
Linus Pauling Middle School
1111 NW Cleveland Avenue Corvallis
Questions: Call Juine at 541-431-0229 Wyden's staff

Linda Weimer, Benton County AFP Chair, encourages all to turn out with signs: "Vote NO on 66 & 67" and "NO" on a government takeover of our healthcare. The plan is to stand outside in front of the Linus Pauling Middle School at the south entrance with signs. Read More......

Fri., Jan 8: "NO on 66 & 67 Tea Party Rallies

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) will hold two "NO on 66 & 67 Tea Party Rallies on Friday, January 8th in Corvallis:

11AM-1PM - In front of the Benton County Courthouse
4PM-6PM - In front of Hollywood Video at 4th & Harrison

A second set of rallies will be held on January 25th at the same times and places. For information please contact Linda Weimer, Benton County Chair, AFP.

Also, please write letters-to-the-editor urging a "NO" vote on 66 & 67 and submit to opinion@gtconnect.com

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Thurs., Jan. 7: NO Central Committee Meeting (Rescheduled for Jan. 14)

The Benton County Republican Central Committee Meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 14th at King Tin Restaurant, 1857 NW 9th St. in Corvallis at 6:30PM Social/7PM Meeting (See Jan. 14 entry for details). Read More......

Wed., Jan. 6: Make Signs for "NO on 66 & 67 Tea Party Rallies" at HQ

The Benton County Republican's have offered the use of their Headquarters for sign-making for the upcoming Americans for Prosperity (AFP) "NO on 66 & 67 Tea Party Rallies on Friday, January 8th and Monday, January 25th. Rallies will be held from 11AM-1PM in front of the Benton County Courthouse and from 4PM-6PM in front of Hollywood Video at 4th and Harrison in Corvallis on both dates. AFP will also hold an Election Night Party on January 26th. Time and place to be announced. Read More......

Tues., Jan 5: GT Forum on 66, 67

Sen. Frank Morse, R-Albany, and Rep. Sara Gelser, D-Corvallis, will join the Corvallis Gazette-Times Editorial Board for a public session to discuss their views on Measures 66 and 67, the two tax initiatives on the ballot for the January 26 Special Election.

Date: January 5, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Corvallis-Benton Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave.

GT: "Oregon voters will be asked whether they want to uphold the Legislature's $733 million tax package, which raises corporate taxes and income taxes on wealthier individuals. ∴ The Democratic-led Legislature said the tax increases are needed to balance the budget and to protect schools and safety net programs from budget cuts. They also said the higher taxes are aimed at those who can most easily afford to pay them. ∴ Business groups [???] who mounted the campaign to force a statewide referendum vote on the issue say the two taxes will prolong Oregon's economic slump and cost the state jobs."

"The Gazette-Times frequently invites newsmakers to meet with its editorial board, which decides what positions the paper will take in its editorials. Those meetings are open to the public, and considering the high amount of interest in the tax initiatives, the paper is moving this meeting to the library.

Members of the public will get the chance to ask questions of the
legislators during the session.

'We've already seen a lot of heat over these tax measures," said Mike McInally, the publisher and editor of the G-T, 'but not a whole lot of light. We're delighted that Sen. Morse and Rep. Gelser, two thoughtful lawmakers, have accepted our invitation to discuss the initiatives, and we're especially happy to be able to invite our readers.'

Other members of the G-T's editorial board are Theresa Novak, city editor and editorial page editor; and Larry Thomas, press and packaging manager."

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Dec. 19-31: Earn Cash - Phone Bank for NO on 66 & 67

(Hat tip: Charles Nelson) Phone banks to identify "No on 66/67" voters are now underway. Due to a generous grant, AFP Members now have a chance to earn extra cash by participating in these phone banks! Sign up now to work at one of the 7 phone banks around the state!

Pay: $10/hour
Hours: 8 hours per day are available
Contact: Andrew Over, Oregon Republican Party (503) 595-8881
Click 'Read More' for dates, times, places, responsibilities, etc.

Dates:
Friday Dec. 18th - 12:00-8:00pm
Saturday Dec. 19th - 9:00am-5:00pm
Monday Dec. 21st - 12:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday Dec. 22nd - 12:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday Dec. 23rd - 12:00pm-8:00pm
Monday Dec. 28th - 12:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday Dec. 29th - 12:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday Dec. 30th - 12:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday Dec. 31st - 10:00am-6:00pm

*Please note the urgency as the possible start date is 12/19/2009.*

Locations:
Hillsboro
233 SE Washington Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123

Tigard
11560 SW 67th Avenue
2nd Floor
Tigard, OR 97223

West Linn
1980 Willamette Falls Drive
Suite #130
West Linn, Oregon 97068

Salem
495 State Street
Suite 350
Salem, OR 97301

Bend
61396 Highway 97
Suite 208
Bend, OR 97702

Eugene
2225 Coburg Road
Eugene, OR 97401

Medford
1175 E. Main Street
Suite 2E
Medford, OR 97504

Responsibilities: Making Voter ID survey calls to Independent voters to determine how they are leaning on voting in the upcoming Special Election. The surveys are completed directly on the phones using VoIP (voice-over-internet-protocol) technology that allows us to electronically record and capture the responses which are automatically uploaded and tagged on the voter's record. There is no recording answers on bubble sheets or the need to data enter the results as it is done in real time.

Impacts: By identifying these voters now, it allows us to more effectively and efficiently target only the voters we want to ensure are voting during our Get-Out-the-Vote efforts over the last 2 ½ weeks of the campaign. These efforts will save the campaign valuable dollars and allow our paid and volunteer efforts to be more effective in their use of resources.

Please take advantage of this tremendous opportunity to earn extra money over the Christmas season!

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Mon., Dec. 14: Benton GOP Executive Committee Meeting, 7PM

Benton County Republican Executive Committee Meeting for December has been changed from the regular 3rd Thursday to Monday, Dec. 14th, 7PM, at Republican Headquarters, 1760 SW 3rd Street in Corvallis. Read More......

Mon., Dec. 14: BCRW Christmas Potluck Luncheon Meeting, 11:30AM

Benton County Republican Women (BCRW) are holding their annual Christmas Party in the Fireside Room at the Kings Circle Assembly of God Church. This meeting includes the installation of officers for 2010-2012, a lovely potluck luncheon and more. Please bring a contribution for the Philomath Holiday Food Bank (they prefer cash, if possible) and clean, gently worn women's clothing for the Career Closet as part of our commitment to "Caring for America." Joyce Waggoner, President Oregon Federation of Republican Women and Vi Mac Donald, OFRW Dist. IV Director, will be attending and participating in the installation ceremony. Please invite guests to join us for this festive occasion! Read More......

Mon. Dec. 7: BCRW Board Meeting, 1:30PM

The Executive Board of the Benton County Republican Women will meet at 1:30PM at Republican Headquarters, 1760 SW 3rd Street in Corvallis on Monday, December 7th. Read More......

Fri., Dec. 4: Nativity Display Tour for BCRW Members, 11AM

Myrna Bell has arranged for a tour of the nativity display at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 11am Friday Dec. 4th. The church is located at 4141 Harrison Blvd. We are meeting in the church parking lot. Read More......

Mon., Nov. 30: Soup & Salad with Allen Alley

Meet with Allen Alley, Republican candidate for Governor of Oregon at a Soup and Salad Supper from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm, at the Clubhouse at Meadow Park Mobile Estates, 277 NE Conifer Blvd. Learn Allen's position on the issues. All are invited. No charge. Read More......

Tues., Nov. 24: Benton County AFP Meeting, 6:15PM at King Tin

Just a reminder of the next Americans for Prosperity (AFP) meeting. It will be the 4th Tuesday, of each month. You may eat if you'd like, but it is not necessary in order to attend the meeting. Many hands make light work.--Linda Weimer, Corvallis AFP Coordinator. Non-partisan event. Read More......

Mon., Nov. 23: BCRW General Meeting with Jeff Kropf speaking

PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION FOR THIS MEETING - The Benton County Republican Women (BCRW) asks members and guests to bring a brown bag lunch for this meeting. Jeff Kropf, former Oregon legislator, talk show host and State Director of Americans for Prosperity (AFP) will speak on "Let's Stop Job Killing Taxes." Cody Mitchell-Chavez, Acting President of OSU College Republicans, will give a brief report. This should be a tremendous meeting, so invite a guest to join you.

Date: Monday, November 23, 2009
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Place: The Regent Retirement Residence, 440 NW Elks Dr., Corvallis, OR

General parking is available at the south end of the parking lot after you pass the front, where the parking is reserved for residents. As you come in the front you will see the elevator that takes you down to the activity room. Read More......

Sat., Nov. 21: Docs 4 Patient Care Across America Rally - Salem

Please join physicians, allied health professionals and patients who demand responsible and meaningful healthcare reform, not government-controlled healthcare.

DATE:Saturday, November 21, 2009
LOCATION: Oregon State Capitol Steps, 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301
TIME: 10:00 AM
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Frank Rosenbloom, MD, President of Oregon Right to Life
Jeff Kropf, President, AFP and talk show host
If you are a medical professional, we ask you to wear surgical scrubs and/or lab jackets. All attendees are encouraged to bring “on topic” hand held signs. Example “on topic” signs would be:
• Medical Malpractice Reform Now!
  
• No Government Run Healthcare!
  
• Ask My Doctor How to Reform Healthcare!
  
• Doctors and Patients Unite!
LOGISTICS: North side of Capitol building; parking is available on surrounding streets.

DIRECT INFORMATION AND MEDIA INQUIRIES TO: Heather Kirkham

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