The month of September is a month of remembrance. To remember those that perished on 9/11, our military that were sent overseas to fight, and to also remember the greatest document we all hold dear, our Constitution.

It is our duty to honor those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy today.

I encourage everyone to take some time and walk through the Healing Fields located in Prescott Valley, to thank a Veteran and a Serviceman on Active Duty, or wave flags on September 17th, Constitutional Day.

We have a Republican foundation that each of us can call base. A foundation that many rely on to find stability in our county, state and country.

A Message from our Treasurer:

At the EC meeting on September 5th, the EC appointed Cathy Craig, Michele Hamer and Marlene Macek to conduct a Financial Review under Section 3.7.6 of the Bylaws.  The financial review will cover the years 2021 and 2022.  

After a preliminary look at the financial data, Cathy, Michele and Marlene determined that certain aspects of the financial review will require the expertise of a CPA or attorney.   On Friday, September 8th, the EC held an emergency meeting of its Statutory Executive Members to approve the retention of an outside CPA or law firm to provide services to enhance the financial review.  An initial amount of $2,500 was approved.  Future approval will be needed if the amount exceeds $2,500.  

Financial transparency is our goal for this enhanced review.  YavGOP needs outside expertise to properly advise on matters on issues surrounding the recognition program, organizational activities, campaign finance disclosures, tax  and other review matters.   

On August 21, 2023, the EC approved a motion to find a better financial software solution instead of using the Argenta CRM platform.  Research will be done into the best choice of systems, by the Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer and Finance Chair.  

The use of the Argenta CRM software platform requires hours of manual data entry into a system which cannot produce standard finance reports without the use of Excel.  It is a full time job and must be replaced by an automated system.  Note that prior to Argenta, our finances were automated through QuickBooks which produced timely, automated financials.

Our campaign finance filings are cumbersome and we had issues with the data from the Argenta system.  As a result, we were late in our filings and incurred a $550 penalty which YavGOP paid.  Note that both Cathy and Marlene made a TnT donation of $275 each to cover the penalty so that there is no impact to the YavGOP committee as a whole.

The finance team have a lot on their plate but transparency and excellence are a priority.  It will cost money to do so.  So, if you’re able, we would love it if you could make a TnT donation here https://yavgop.org/donate/  to help support these enhanced services and new software selection.  Let’s make YavGOP finances great again

Luci

EC Meeting September, 5th 2023

At the EC meeting on September 5th, the EC appointed Cathy Craig, Michele Hamer, and Marlene Macek to conduct a Financial Review under Section 3.7.6 of the Bylaws. The financial review will cover the years 2021 and 2022.  

After a preliminary look at the financial data, Cathy, Michele, and Marlene determined that certain aspects of the financial review would require the expertise of a CPA or attorney. On Friday, September 8th, the EC held an emergency meeting of its Statutory Executive Members to approve the retention of an outside CPA or law firm to provide services to enhance the financial review. An initial amount of $2,500 was approved. Future approval will be needed if the amount exceeds $2,500.  

Financial transparency is our goal for this enhanced review.  YavGOP needs outside tax expertise to properly advise on Form 1099 issues on gift card/cash payments under the recognition program, tax filing requirements (if any) for Section 527 political parties, and campaign finance disclosure requirements on the donation webpage. 

On August 21, 2023, the EC approved a motion to find a better financial software solution instead of using the Argenta CRM platform. Research will be done into the best choice of systems, by the Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, and Finance Chair.  

The use of the Argenta CRM software platform requires hours of manual data entry into a system that cannot produce standard accounting reports.   It is a full-time job to manage the Argenta system. Note that prior to Argenta, our finances were automated through QuickBooks which produced timely, automated financials. 

We have a lot on our plate from the finance side but transparency and excellence are a priority. It will cost money to do so. So, if you’re able, we would love it if you could make a TNT donation here https://yavgop.org/donate/ to help support these enhanced services and new software selection.

Jeff Dewitt - Pro Arizona - Pro America

Our Elections in Distress

JEFF DEWITT TO EC MEMBERS

Dear AZGOP Executive Committee Members (ExComm),

We are still working on getting a meeting together. There are a ton of moving parts. As an update on where we stand, we are due to receive a legal opinion by tomorrow morning. Unfortunately, there was a lot for legal to unpack on this one, and with no notice before being thrown into a whole different topic by the MCRC. This initiative presented by MCRC is an unprecedented move for Arizona.

Before delving further into the specifics, we believe it's of paramount importance to ensure we are navigating this correctly and legally. Consequently, we are actively consulting with our legal advisors to guarantee that our steps align with the necessary protocols and rules. We've always emphasized that rules matter, and, in this endeavor, we'll continue to lead by example. For those who may feel differently about certain rules, there's a structured process in place to advocate for changes.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy directs House panel to open Biden impeachment inquiry

Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) announced on Sept. 12 that the House will open an impeachment inquiry to investigate the possible involvement of President Joe Biden in the business dealings of his son Hunter Biden.

“House Republicans have uncovered serious and credible allegations into President Biden's conduct. Taken together these allegations paint a picture of a culture of corruption,” Mr. McCarthy said.

“Today I am directing our house committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. This logical next step will give our committees, the full power to gather all the facts and answers for the American public,” Mr. McCarthy said. 

The investigation will be led by Reps. James Comer (R-Ky.), Jason Smith (R-Mo.), Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), the chairmen of the oversight, ways and means, and judiciary committees, respectively.

“We will go wherever the evidence takes us,” Mr. McCarthy.

Mr. McCarthy declined to answer reporters' questions at the conclusion of his statement.

HOW TO CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATOR

The RTS (Request to Speak) system is a necessary component to our legislative process. This is an excellent way to share your positions on a particular Bill and let your legislator know that you support his/her legislation. Please review this site and make sure you know how to use it properly.  The legislators depend a lot on your opinions and this is where you share them.

The link to sign up for the RTS system can be found here:  https://www.azleg.gov/alispdfs/Using_the_Request_to_Speak_Program.pdf

Websites where you can learn about bills in the AZ legislature:

PHOENIX—Secretary of State Adrian Fontes

Many people and organizations commented on the draft Election Procedures Manual. You may view the Public Comments. The manual must be submitted to the Attorney General and Governor by October 1, 2023. The Attorney General and Governor shall approve the manual by December 31, 2023. Once approved, rules in the manual have the force of law.

Beginning September 1 and until further notice the Elections, Recorder, and Voter Registration offices at 1015 Fair Street in Prescott will be undergoing a renovation.

During the renovation all in-person business for the Recorder and Voter Registration will be conducted in the 1st Floor KIOSK. For phone and email assistance:

Recorder 928-771-3244 option 6 [email protected]

Voter Registration 928-771-3244 option 9 [email protected]

Yavapai County Elections will be available by appointments, please call 928-771-3248 ext. 8 or email [email protected] to schedule. Campaign Finance reports may be filed electronically by e-mailing your forms to [email protected].

Visit our website at www.yavapaivotes.gov for campaign finance forms and candidate filing documents

BOS meeting date of 9/6/23 

Precinct Redesign Updates

All Resign Changes will be Approved

Clarification on Arizona Free Enterprise Club Article on Voter Registration Data

Arizona House of Representatives Update from LD-1 Reps. Nguyen and Bliss

THE VALUE OF SCORECARDS

Don’t be misled by scorecards. When you line up the conservative organizations that issue scorecards, you will see legislators' scores are all over the place.

For example, you will see on the AZ Republican Assembly (AzRA) scorecard which rated 145 bills that all three LD-1 legislators did well and scored an A at 94%. For the Center for Arizona Policy (CAP) we scored 100%. For the National Rifle Association (NRA) we scored A, A, and A+ respectively. But for the Arizona Free Enterprise Club (AZFE), on the House side we voted 100% the same as our Republican Caucus on 22 of 23 bills, and only received a score of 72%. Here is why. Those who voted for Prop 400 took a massive hit on their score and the legislators who serve on the Appropriations Committee all took a second hit on two bills in committee (HB2633 Maricopa County Transportation Excise Tax (Prop 400 again) and SB1244 Tax Credit Extension; Affordable Housing (a bill our legislative district would have benefited from). As a result, the scoring of those on the Appropriations Committee now drops to 71.8%. Sounds like double jeopardy to us. Also, comparing committee votes to floor votes on this scorecard is like comparing apples to oranges. Especially since a strategy sometimes used is to pass a bill out of committee to have it amended on the floor or use the bill in future negotiations (which is what happened with both HB2633 and SB1244). So you see, those on the Appropriations Committee were held to a different scale and standard than the other members when it comes to their scores.

Furthermore, watch out for legislators who vote for the scorecards and not what is in the best interests of those in their district. For example, on the House and Senate Floor, some legislators will vote on a bill and when they see it is passing they change their vote at the last second before the board closes. This is also done in committee when a legislator votes “pass” to see how the others vote and when it looks like the bill is passing, they vote according to the scorecard. In both cases, their rationale is they wait to know the bill has passed, and then change their vote according to the scorecard they want to look good on.

The takeaway here is the value of scorecards should be taken with a grain of salt.

1. Is the scale being used objectively scoring all legislators the same?
2. Does the scorecard include subjectivity or “discretionary” scoring?
3. Are committee votes scored differently than floor votes? Is this a lobbyist or special interest organization scoring legislators?
4.  Does this organization represent rural or urban interests?
5. Does your legislator vote for you or for the scorecard?

Our warning to you is to do your due diligence and look carefully at how organizations score legislators. And at the end of the day, make the decision for yourself who is best serving you in public office.

Or you can always contact us directly.

Yours in public service,

Representatives Selina Bliss and Quang Nguyen

9/13 Hot Topic class: What is a Precinct, LD,

and CD has been canceled due to no signups. 

PC Orientation Classes

Changes to PC Orientation times

•  9/20 New Time: 2:30-4:30 (had to be done early for the ESL Class!)
• 10/19 New Time: 6pm - 8pm (had requests for an evening class!)
•  11/13 3:30 -5:30 pm YavGOP Office, 112B E Union St., Prescott
• 12/6 3:30 -5:30 pm YavGOP Office, 112B E Union St., Prescott

Calling all PCs who have not attended a PC orientation, or who want a refresher course. You must be elected, appointed, or turned in your PC Application to attend, and you must be pre-registered.  

RSVP required: Send email to [email protected], make the subject line: (Date you want to attend) PC Orientation

NOTE: Classes are subject to cancelation without notice if no one signs up.  

Direct Candidate Petition

Voter Authentication E-Qual Petitions

September 16th - 11-12:30 pm

American Majority - Heartfelt Political Training

September 21 & 22 - Lincoln-Reagan Dinner at the Wheelhouse

Stephen Davis (MAGA Hulk) | "Western Semi-formal"

VIP Cocktail Hour 9/21 with Other Dignitaries

Dinner, no-host bar 9/22

September 30 - YavGOP Quarterly Meeting, 9 am-noon

Veteran Authors Book Signing

Prescott Valley, Arizona VFW Post #10227 Taco Tuesdays

Author of PT BOAT 81: Still on WW II Nightmare Patrol - Myrl Thompson

Oct. 3 - 5-6:30 pm Book Signing

Oct 17 - 11-1 pm Multiple Authors

Mark Finchem on 9/21

Wine Tasting evening before Lincoln Reagan dinner.

3 pm 9/21, 527 E Road 1, Room D, Chino Valley

(Chino Valley Rec Center)

Questions: Dean Williams 209-752-8170

Yavapai County Free Library District

1971 Commerce Center Circle - Suite D

Prescott, AZ 86301

Attn: Corey Christians, Director

I am writing to address the pornography issue here in our Yavapai County Libraries and subsequently, it’s availability to our children through our public and school libraries, both in hard copy and kindle books.

These books are available in the children, pre-teen and teen sections of the libraries and are easily accessible without their parents’ knowledge or permission.



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Articles contained this publication are from our volunteers and members; they are neither legal interpretations not statements of the Yavapai County Republican Committee. The content expressed is their own.

Yavapai County Free Library District

1971 Commerce Center Circle - Suite D

Prescott, AZ 86301

Attn: Corey Christians, Director

I am writing to address the pornography issue here in our Yavapai County Libraries and subsequently, it’s availability to our children through our public and school libraries, both in hard copy and kindle books.

These books are available in the children, pre-teen and teen sections of the libraries and are easily accessible without their parents’ knowledge or permission.

In Arizona there is a specific law which addresses this subject.

Refer to Arizona Law 13-3506 Furnishing harmful items to minors; applicability; classification



It is unlawful for any person, with knowledge of the character of the item involved, to recklessly furnish, present, provide make available, give, lend, show, advertise or distribute to minors any item that is harmful to minors.

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