RCAC Weekly Newsletter
Spirit of Lincoln Dinner

U.S. Senator Tom Cotton
Guest Speaker
 
Friday March 24, 2017

Pittsburgh Airport Marriott
777 Aten Road
Coraopolis, PA 15108

Cocktails and Social 5:30 pm
Private Reception 5:30 pm
Dinner 7:00 pm

$100 / person
$800 for a table of 10
 
$250 for Private Reception with Senator Cotton  
(includes open bar, photo, and dinner)
Meal choices: Chicken Marsala and Haddock

For more information about reservations please contact us at  [email protected] or 412-458-0068 before March 16
 
Invitations have been sent

Meet the Candidates

PA Supreme Court Justice Sallie Mundy

Sallie Mundy is currently an Associate Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, and is currently up for reelection on the Republican Ticket in 2017.

Justice Mundy was born and raised in Tioga county, Pennsylvania. Justice Mundy later moved to Western Pennsylvania to receive her undergraduate education from Washington and Jefferson College, before receiving her law degree from The University of Pittsburgh School of Law. 

After law school Justice Mundy began to practice law at a private practice in Centre County, traveling throughout Northern and Central Pennsylvania. She would later move to practice law throughout the Philadelphia region, working with tireless diligence. Over the course of this 20 years as a private attorney she earned a reputation for being one of the sharpest, hardest-working, lawyers in the entire state of Pennsylvania. This reputation carried her a successful election bid for Pennsylvania Superior Court in 2009.

Her reputation only continued to grow while serving on the Superior Court. As a Judge of that court she became known as an honest, ethical, and hardworking judge, gaining her statewide recognition from both parties. This all culminated in 2016 with her appointment to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. 

Justice Mundy became such a revered Judge that her next position became a rare act of bipartisan agreement. In response to the sudden vacancy on the Supreme Court in July of 2016 she was nominated by Governor Tom Wolf, a Democrat, and her confirmation passed the State Senate without a single nay vote.

Justice Sallie Mundy has demonstrated time and again that it is her mission to uphold the constitution. Make sure to vote for Justice Sallie Mundy in the Primary on May 16th, and then in the General Election on November 7th so that she may continue to do so.  



Ortitay

Republican Committee of Moon Township is Selling Elephant Pins
The Republican Committee of Moon Township is selling elephant pins for $10.00  each.  They will mail for an additional $2.00 per pin and  combined shipping for multiple orders to same address will be available.  Please contact Laura Schisler at [email protected] or 412-716-3978 for more information or to place an order.

Inform RCAC of Upcoming Events
RCAC would like to partner with the local committees, and candidate campaigns in ensuring a presence at these events.  We believe this is an excellent opportunity to recruit volunteers and committee members, distribute candidate information, and register individuals to vote. If you are aware of any upcoming events, please email the details to John Schnaedter at [email protected].
Republican Committee of Allegheny County Internship
Location: Green Tree, PA
Position: Part Time / Unpaid. Compensation is available for travel.  
The Republican Committee of Allegheny County is currently looking for motivated, politically interested individuals for internships. Initially, the position will require 15-20 hours a week. Certain weeks will require more time than others, depending on the political schedule. This is a great opportunity to build valuable campaign experience and establish long lasting relationships in the world of Pennsylvania politics. 

 Duties will include:
  • Coordinating events
  • Voter Contact / community outreach
  • Attending local events
  • Assisting office and campaigns
  • Research
  • Social media
  • General office tasks

Please email your resume to:

Ryan Rabea

Executive Director

[email protected]  


Words of Wisdom

"Any man of energy and initiative in this country can get what he wants out of life.  But when initiative is crippled by legislation or by a tax system which denies him the right to receive a reasonable share of his earnings, then he will no longer exert himself and the country will be deprived of the energy of which its continued greatness depends." 
 -Andrew Mellon



Trivia Question

Who is the President Pro Tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate?


A. Scott Wagner
B. Jake Corman
C. John Rafferty
D. Joe Scarnati


RCAC Needs Your Support
RCAC is the voice of the Republican Party in Allegheny County providing guidance and support to candidates and volunteers. RCAC maintains an office space and staff year-round. Our goals include increasing the registration of Republican voters and assist in electing Republicans to office.
 
We are now able to accept online donations.  To donate please follow the link HERE that will direct you to our websites Donation Page, or make out a check to "RCAC" and send to Republican Committee of Allegheny County, 100 Fleet Street Suite 205, Pittsburgh, PA 15220.  We would encourage all Republicans to please consider assisting us with financial support.  
  
Where Do Your Dollars Go?
  • Cost and maintenance of the RCAC Headquarters office
  • Technology: Phones, Computers, Website, Facebook outreach
  • Education & Services to Voters and Candidates
  • Training for Candidates and volunteers
  • Providing Caucuses, Assemblies, and Meetings as mandated by State Law, and our RCAC By-laws
Trivia Answer
Answer:   D - Senator Joe Scarnati is the President Pro Tempore of the PA Senate

Do You Have President Trump's Back

Since Election Day, the radical left and their allies in the media have been working overtime to viciously attack and undermine President Trump.
 
To put it bluntly: They want to kill our agenda to Make America Great Again!

Our party, President Trump and GOP elected officials will continue to be targeted by paid protestors and radical leftists until we fight back.

We need your help right NOW to fight back. With your help, we will recruit and train a grassroots army of new volunteers committed to defeating the radical left and Making America Great Again.

Will you show that you have President Trump's back by contributing $100, $50, $25 or even $5 today by going to this Link.

Thank you for all that you do to keep our party strong,


Grassroots Tip
 
Writing Letters to the Editor
Grassroots workers can help our GOP candidates by writing letters to the editor of local newspapers.  Here are some helpful hints to increase your chances of getting published:
  1. Keep it short, there is a 250-word limit in the Post-Gazette and a 200-word in the Tribune-Review.
  2. Don't be overly partisan or read like a candidate's press release.
  3. Cover just one or two points.  Don't make it too complicated.  Make it easy to read.
  4. Humor is good, but don't be overly sarcastic or sharp. 
  5.  Write a response to a previous article, editorial, letter, or opinion piece in the same publication.  Editors just love this! 
  6.  Back up your argument with reasons rather than just expressing your feelings.  Instead of "Rendell is a sleazy liar," say "Gov Rendell signed last year's illegal pay raise instead of vetoing it and therefore is just as accountable as the state legislators." 
  7. Send your letter via email rather than by snail mail to [email protected] and [email protected].
  8. Be sure to include your name, address, phone number, and municipality.
  9. Be sure to reply to the confirmation call.  They will not print your letter until your give them permission by phone.
  10. Send letters to local community weekly publications.  There is a greater chance of being published and lots of people read them too.