August 2019 Newsletter
Luis Buhler, Publisher




Republican Bay Area Regional Vice Chair Jason P. Clark has been appointed by President Trump to serve in the nation's capital. Republican leader Jonathan Madison has been selected as the new regional vice chair by California Republican Party Chair Jessica Patterson and the state party board of directors.

 Jonathan Madison, an Oakland attorney, was born and raised in Pacifica.  He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Howard University with distinguished honors.  He subsequently worked in the House of Representatives as a member of the professional policy staff for the Committee on Financial Services.     . . .  read more


On July 27, the elected members of the California Republican Party's platform drafting committee met and approved a new draft platform.  That platform, soon to be posted on the CAGOP delegates-only website, contains a number of updates and revisions to reflect current issues affecting our state.
 
The most significant changes include the addition of two new sections on Affordability and Housing.  The new affordability section points out that "Californians from all parts of society are increasingly unable to afford basic necessities" and that as a result of Democratic policies California now has the highest poverty rate in the nation.       . . .   read more


California Republican Party is recruiting staff members


The California Republican Party is staffing up for victory in 2020 and is accepting resumes for positions in Communications, Data, Finance, and Political. See the job listings here .

Featured Event


SVGOP - SPARC Annual Picnic Featuring Jessica Patterson
Sunday, August 18, 2019 / 11:30 am
Morgan Manor Estate, 12335 Stonebrook Drive, Los Altos Hills

This year, SVGOP will co-host with SPARC as they present the Summer Picnic at the spectacular Morgan Manor Estate! The event will feature the new CAGOP Chair Jessica Patterson. Come enjoy live music, delicious barbecue, and fellow Republicans!

RSVP: Purchase tickets to the picnic online. Cost: $50 per adult if purchased by Friday, August 16. $60 after August 16 and at the door. Check-in and general reception begins at 11:30am; Lunch at 12:15pm.  There are opportunities for students to volunteer.


A special SVGOP  VIP Desserts & Cocktails Reception with Chairwoman Jessica Patterson will be offered from 2-3pm.  Visit SVGOP.com to make reservations. Tickets:  $200 (NOTE: Requires purchase of $50 picnic ticket from SPARC or SVGOP for total VIP Event Sponsor price of $250).



August Events
See Details on BayArea GOP Home Page


Thu  1 - Volunteer at the Sonoma County Fair (thru Aug 11)
Thu  1 - Napa County GOP Panel Discussion on Proposition 13 Integrity
 
Tue  6 - So. Monterey RWF Luncheon Featuring Dylan Temple
Tue  6 - Reception for Rep. Michael T. McCaul
Thu  8 - Monterey Peninsula RWF Luncheon Featuring Howard Hyde
Thu  8 - Tri-Valley RWF Presents Scott Bennett
Fri  9 - Citizens Redistricting Commission Application Deadline

Tue 13 - Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Andrew C. McCarthy
Wed 14 - PRI Luncheon Featuring Andrew C. McCarthy
Thu 15 - Republican Women of San Francisco Present Timothy Snowball
Sat 17 - Leadership Institute Monterey Campaign Management Workshop
Sat 17 - Blackhawk RWF Patriotic Poolside Party
Sun 18 - SPARC - SVGOP Annual Picnic Featuring Jessica Patterson

Wed 21 - Contra Costa County Chairman's Circle - Sen. Shannon Grove
Wed 21 - Independent Thinkers Present the Movie "Unplanned"
Thu 22 - Independent Institute - Mollie Hemingway and Carrie Severino
Sat 24 - Santa Cruz County GOP Family BBQ Features Mark Meuser
Sat 24 - SVARW Annual Stars and Stripes Gala

Tue 27 - East Valley Congress of Republicans Meeting with Steve Brown
Sat 31 - Central Coast CCR: "The Art of Intelligence" Book Discussion
 
 

Save the Date
 

Fri-Sun Sep 6-8 - California Republican Party Fall Convention
                  Indian Wells
 
Wed Sep 11 - Piedmont Area RWF Reception Featuring Larry Greenfield
Thu Sep 12 - Central Coast Liberty Luncheon Featuring Michael Reagan
Thu Sep 12 - Blackhawk RWF Presents Joyce Muccio
Fri Sep 13 - Sonoma County GOP Presents Evening with Harmeet Dhillon
Sat Sep 14 - Doris Gentry for Napa Mayor Campaign Kick-off
Tue Sep 17 - Contra Costa Lincoln Reagan Dinner - Victor Davis Hanson
Wed Sep 18 - MPRWF Monthly Luncheon with Mark Meuser
Wed Sep 18 - SPARC September Dinner Featuring Jon Coupal
 Thu Sep 19 - West Valley RWF Luncheon Featuring Julienne Davis
 
Thu Oct 10 - Blackhawk RWF Presents Timothy Snowball
Wed Oct 16 - MPRWF Monthly Luncheon with Stephen Frank
 
Wed Nov 20 - MPRWF Monthly Luncheon with Ed Mitchell
Wed Nov 20 - Blackhawk RWF Presents April Rovero
 
Thu Dec  5 - Napa Councilwoman Doris Gentry's Annual Christmas Dinner
Wed Dec 11 - Contra Costa Chairman Circle & Holiday Party - John Cox
 
Fri-Sun May 1-3 - California Republican Party Spring 2020 Convention
                  Los Angeles