Arrival in Tampa for the 2012 Republican Convention

Vanessa Green, Gloria Tow, Kathy Statham, Judy Bailey, Rachel Little and Mary Adamski arrived safely in Tampa this afternoon.  The weather is beautiful so far.  We are expecting to have some ripple effects from Hurricane Issac.  The RNC has canceled most events for Monday's opening day.  Most of the RNC events have been moved to Tuesday.  The big welcome event/concert is still on schedule; as well as, all GA GOP events.

We have talked with many of the locals today and we were delighted that they all are rooting for Mitt Romney and the Republicans. We met a really interesting couple at dinner.  They were in their mid-eighties and have been married 66 years.  They can't wait to vote for Romney and move the this country in another direction.

Vanessa, Gloria, Kathy and Judy are spending this night at SpringHill Suites.  We were greeted in the lobby by a large number of  police officers from around the state of Florida.  They have been planning and training for this event since last January.  We feel very safe and secure.

Please look on look on the Dacula Patch web page for Vanessa Green's blog on all of today's events.

Look for more tomorrow.

Approaching Isaac forces Republicans to delay convention start

FoxNews.com

Organizers of the Republican National Convention have postponed the Monday start of the four-day event in Tampa, Fla., because of the approaching tropical storm.

The convention will convene Monday as scheduled, then immediately recess until Tuesday afternoon, Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus said Saturday night.

Tropical Storm Isaac is expected to pass off the Tampa coast Monday, brining heavy rain and strong winds.

Click on link to read more. . .

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/08/25/approaching-storm-forces-republicans-to-consider-delay-convention-start/

2012 Republican National Convention Update

Posted from GAGOP Newsletter:

2012 Republican National Convention will kick off in just three short days in Tampa Bay! The stage is set for what is sure to be an exciting week for all Republicans, and even if you can’t be present in Tampa Bay, there are a multitude of ways in which you can connect throughout the Convention. For more information, visit the 2012 Republican National Convention Digital Features page at www.gopconvention2012.com/features/.

This week, Chairman Sue Everhart checked in from the Convention, where she was been busily working as a member of both the Platform and Rules Committees. Writes the Chairman:

“Georgia’s Convention Delegation will be joining me here in Tampa Bay in just a few short days, and I am excited for all that lies ahead. As one of the five largest Delegations in the nation, our state is poised to play a large role in this year’s Republican National Convention, and I am immensely proud to lead our Delegation in this vital undertaking. Our state will answer Roll Call on Monday afternoon; I encourage each of you to keep an eye out for us beginning around 3:00 PM!

“As a reminder, you can catch all of the action from the 2012 Republican National Convention on C-SPAN and online at www.C-SPAN.org. The Georgia Republican Party will also be posting regular updates of the sights and sounds from our Delegation on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GAGOP and Twitter at www.twitter.com/GaRepublicans.”

Invitation to Telephone Town Hall with Congressman Woodall

You’re invited…

I hope that you will consider joining me for a Telephone Town Hall on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at 7:00PM.  If you would like to participate, please dial (toll free) (877) 229-8493 and enter the passcode 17849.  You will be placed directly into the call where you can listen in and, if you'd like, ask questions.  Please consider calling in on Tuesday evening to be a part of the discussion. 

Over the past month, Americans watched as men and women from across the United States—including five from right here in the Seventh District—competed with nations from around the world in the 2012 Summer Olympics. 

The athletes who competed in the Summer Games personified the dedication, the work ethic, and the unbreakable will it takes to succeed.  As a result, the United States dominated this year’s Olympics—winning more medals than any other country in the world.  Americans watched with awe and pride as their fellow countrymen and women tested their limits in the name of personal achievement, national pride, and victory.  Perhaps, like me, you see that these ingredients of success are not exclusive to our athletes.  What we saw in these games, was the American spirit—inherent in each one of us. 

America is the greatest nation in the world, and as soon as our policy makers realize that Americans thrive in spite of Washington—not because of it—we will succeed like never before.  Washington does not create jobs; people do.  Our best days are still ahead, and I look forward to continue working on your behalf to eliminate the regulatory burdens that are clipping the wings of hundreds of thousands of job creators. 

I thank you for your continued commitment to freedom and trust in me.  Again, I hope you will consider joining me at Tuesday’s Telephone Town Hall, and I look forward to visiting with you then.

Sincerely,

Rob Woodall

Connect With GOP Congressional Nominees

Posted from GAGOP Newsletter:

 On Tuesday, Georgia’s Primary Runoff Elections took place across the state, and our Party’s ticket is now set for the November elections. To view the full election results, please click here. Now with just 76 days to go until November 6^th, the Georgia Republican Party will hit the ground running to ensure victory for our Party’s candidates from the top of the ticket to the very bottom.

Today, the Georgia Republican Party invites you to connect with each of our Party’s 14 Congressional nominees. They are as follows:

GA-1: Jack Kingston - www.jackkingston.org

GA-2: John House* - www.johnhouse.us

GA-3: Lynn Westmoreland - www.lynnwestmoreland.org

GA-4: J. Chris Vaughn - www.chrisvaughnforcongress.com/

GA-5: Howard Stopeck - www.gowithsto.com/

GA-6: Tom Price - www.tomprice.com

GA-7: Rob Woodall - www.robwoodall.com

GA-8: Austin Scott - www.scottforga.com

GA-9: Doug Collins* - www.collinsleads.com

GA-10: Paul Broun - www.paulbroun.com

GA-11: Phil Gingrey - www.gingrey.com

GA-12: Lee Anderson* - www.voteleeanderson.com

GA-13: Shahid Malik - www.malik2012.com

GA-14: Tom Graves - www.gravesforcongress.org

*Pending Certification.

To find out more about how you can get involved with the Georgia Republican Party over the next 76 days, please visit us online at www.gagop.org or connect with us at www.facebook.com/GAGOP and www.twitter.com/GaRepublicans.

August Salad Supper Meeting Invitation

Conservative Republican Women

of North Atlanta

invite you to attend our August Salad Supper meeting

Last Names beginning with letters A-D bring a dessert

Last Names beginning with letters E-Z bring a salad and/or bread

Monday, August 20th,  Magnolia Café

5175 South Old Peachtree Road, Norcross, GA

Doors open at 6:30

The eating begins at 7:00

 Meeting begins promptly at 7:30

Featured speakers are:

Rachel  Little

Get Out the Vote Game Plan

Rob Woodall

7th District Congressman

Please feel free to invite your neighbors and friends

RNC Chairman Announces Five Additional Republican Convention Headliners

Our own  Attorney General, Sam Olens, has been selected as a Speaker.  What a great honor for him and Georgia.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         August 8, 2012 RNC Chairman Announces Five Additional Republican Convention Headliners Tampa, Fla. - Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus today announced five additional headliners who will address the Republican National Convention August 27-30. More convention speakers, including the keynote, will be announced in the coming days. The five speakers announced today are: Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, Florida's 37th attorney general and first female attorney general in state history; Texas Republican U.S. Senate Nominee Ted Cruz, former Texas solicitor general (first Hispanic and youngest person in that position); Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño, first Republican elected governor of Puerto Rico since 1969 and first Republican representative from Puerto Rico elected to Congress; Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens, former chairman of the Cobb County Commission; and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, 45th governor of Wisconsin and the first U.S. governor to have successfully kept their seat in a recall election. "These five remarkable individuals will bring a diversity of experiences and perspectives to the convention stage in Tampa, where they will voice their support for Governor Mitt Romney. They have each served the public in their own impressive ways, and they all share a dedication to the Republican principles of individual opportunity, responsible government and personal liberty," Chairman Priebus said. Republican National Convention Chief Executive Officer William Harris said, "We are creating a world-class program of speakers at this convention. Their love for our country and vision for a brighter and more prosperous future will resonate in Tampa and echo across our nation." Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi "The government takeovers coming out of Washington have to stop. As an attorney general, we are constantly fighting the federal government back from overreaching and over-regulating - from the EPA to health care. We want to help businesses create jobs for our people, not regulate and tax them into bankruptcy. Mitt Romney will fight for our job-creators, and I am honored to be a part of his nomination to be the next president later this month in the great state of Florida," said Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi. Texas Republican Senate Nominee Ted Cruz "The United States of America is still a shining city on a hill. We can restore the U.S. Constitution and reign in out-of-control spending with new leadership in Washington. The pundits will talk, but it is the voters who will make the final decision. There is a great awakening that is sweeping this country. I predict that we will see a new level of energy and commitment to reform at the Republican National Convention as we unite behind Governor Mitt Romney," said Ted Cruz. Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño     "The most important issue in this election is our economy. Mitt Romney has the real-world experience and solid plan that will create jobs and help businesses succeed. I will deliver this message to my party and to the world at the Republican National Convention in Tampa," said Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño. Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens  "We can do better as a country. We must empower Americans to make their own choices across the board. The jobs-killing, unconstitutional policies coming out of Washington, D.C. must be undone. Elections do have consequences and we will start to put our country back on track at the Republican National Convention when we nominate Mitt Romney," said Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens. Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker "We have seen the power of bold ideas right here in Wisconsin. The American people are demanding bold reform and we need to put a leader in the White House who will fight to turn our country around. The Republican National Convention will be an important rallying point for our country and our party and I look forward to sharing our story of reform and officially nominating Mitt Romney as the next president of the United States," said Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker.

About the 2012 Republican National Convention The 2012 Republican National Convention will be held at the Tampa Bay Times Forum August 27-30, 2012.  Nearly 50,000 visitors are expected to come to the Tampa Bay area for the event, including delegates, alternate delegates, media and other guests.  For more information about the 2012 Republican National Convention, become part of the virtual convention at www.ConventionWithoutWalls.com, visit our website www.GOPConvention2012.com and check out our official blog, Conventional Wisdom, at www.gopconvention2012.com/blog/.  ###