On Top Of  the World Republican Club

            Clearwater, Florida

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On Top of The World tests a new addition to the meeting agenda. Refreshments have been added as a vehicle to allow more camaraderie and club cohesiveness. Apparently the refreshment addition is well received evidence the participants enjoying a bevy of tasty items.

After President Beck and Vice President Bill Sharpsteen performed the club's administrative affairs and general announcements, Elected Officials, Candidates for Election or their Representatives were introduced and invited to briefly share their message.

Included were Mayor of Redington Shores and Candidate for County Commissioner JJ Beyrouti,

Representative for Ronnie Duncan seeking the same slot was Rochelle Warmouth.

Candidate for Pinellas County Sheriff was Tim Glassburner former deputy and currently supervisor for a security company.

Representing Cynthia Newton for Circuit Judge Group 22  was Ed Hooper.

Introduction of the Guest Speaker - Sonya March by President Beck was followed by her review of a unique background, a laudable set of accomplishments, and her list of objectives as a US Senator.  She noted, that her start in life began right here in the Pinellas County School System followed by appointments to either the Air Force Academy  or West Point. Her choice was to fly jets over driving tanks and ultimately ended up serving as a jet pilot. After an injury while serving with honors, other career goals had to be established.

This precipitated additional education in California and culminating at Stetson Law School in the pursuit of a Jurist Doctorate. She then went on to become a patent attorney  admitted to practice before the US Patents Court.  Sonya March expressed a set of goals as a US Senator ranging from Tax Revisions to the preservation of the Nations Trust Funds  such as Social Security. She will work for improvements in the Veterans Benefits available as well.  On questions from the floor she noted all levels of military rank should be held accountable for actions unbecoming military conduct whether it be an Officer or an Enlisted individual.

On the gay marriage issue coming to Florida, as in the Kerry-Kennedy State, a resounding and emphatic no rang out loud and clear.  She continued, "marriage is an institution designed by God, exclusively for men and women to share and build a healthy life and not by same sex people building chaotic and identity problem lives  for children subjected to that life style.

After the conclusion of the guest speaker's comments, and a note about the club's new web site, President Beck invited all to share in his and Sonya March's birthday celebration complete with cake and candles. 

Both apparently were born on the same day in May but a few decades apart, May 17.

Treasurer Geraldine Beck, adoring wife, offers a special happy birthday message to her most appreciative husband.

Conversation and exchanges during the celebration time found many attendees in various groupings including Candidate Mayor Beyrouti and Candidate Sonya March

Bill Sharpsteen and Erwin Beck invite all Republicans everywhere to join in lighting the re election campaign fire, symbolically, at every Republican Cub meeting from now till November, "stay the course until our mission is complete."

All in all, a good meeting and the addition of refreshments, all donated by members, was a super success.

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