September 2023
September 15, 2023
Greetings, fellow Republicans,
If you did not attend the Region Meeting on 9/11/2023, I wanted to make certain you were aware of an initiative we are undertaking here in Sussex. The objective is to recruit 300 volunteers to help us meet our goals of maintaining the seats we have in the General Assembly and taking back SD 6 and RD 20. We also want to pick up RD 14. If we have participation by the grassroots in Sussex, we can be successful. We need everyone reading this to step up and become active.
The name of the initiative is “Signs of the Times” Campaign. We are using a fun, creative way to address issues with the Sussex voters. For those who remember the “Burma Shave” signs found along highways during the 50’s and 60’s, this will look familiar. Remember how there were a series of signs with a cute phrase that rhymed? The last sign was always Burma Shave. One of their signs was, “No lady likes to snuggle or dine accompanied by a porcupine. Burma Shave”
We have started a contest to identify the best entry for a sign. We are asking everyone to submit his/her entries this month and the Executive Committee will choose the winner of a $100 gift card at the meeting on October 3rd.
In addition to the cute, creative, funny signs, we are requesting that each Representative District identify team to place the signs. The plan is to place the signs in order on a highly traveled roadway or even on private property (with permission of course) on a main thoroughfare during drive time. The sign will appear and then after the commute time will get picked up. This will occur once a week on the same day each week. It has also been suggested that a group carrying signs walk up and down the various boardwalks at the beaches. A group might walk along a highway with the signs in order to get attention as well. We want to start a buzz and hope the media, print and radio will pick it up. Each week there will be a different sign. We’ll have them printed and then rotate them among the 10 Representative Districts.
We really need volunteers to take on the responsibility of placing and removing the signs. Please check with your RDC to volunteer or with Charlie Walter at : http://cewalter54@gmail.com. We would also like to see them placed at the beginning of any high school events like football games. We need to be certain that we are following the county’s rules for placement so we don’t get into trouble.
Each series of signs will start with, “Need a sign…?”. The last sign will say, “Join the Sussex GOP.” The sign will have a QR code, website address and phone #. The following are a few of the ideas we think we may use:
Need a sign you should protest?
Parents’ rights are under duress.
Join the Sussex GOP
Need a sign the future’s bright?
Only the GOP will protect your rights.
Join the Sussex GOP
Need a sign we’re in a mess?
Students’ scores don’t say success.
Join the Sussex GOP
Need a sign there’s over-regulation?
Can’t buy a car with gas operation
Join the Sussex GOP
Need a sign 2A’s in jeopardy?
Owning a gun will soon be a memory.
Join the Sussex GOP
Need a sign prices are too high?
We now have to worry about what to buy.
Join the Sussex GOP
Need a sign Windmills should fail?
Check the shoreline for dead whales.
Join the Sussex GOP
Need a sign to be a rebel?
Only 1 in 3 kids read at grade level.
Join the Sussex GOP
Need a sign Windmills are wrong?
Why put them where they don’t belong?
Join the Sussex GOP
YOUR SUBMISSION HERE!
Send your ideas to: http://sussexgop@protonmail.com
All submission become the property of the Sussex County Republican Committee
September 11, 2023
In memorium…9/11…never forget!
On this solemn day, we pause to remember the lives lost, the heroes who emerged, and the strength of our nation. Let’s ensure their stories live on.
Greetings, fellow Republicans,
We know all of us remember where we were and what we were doing when we heard about the tragedies that occurred that sunny Tuesday morning of September 11, 2001. The worst attack on our soil our country has ever encountered occurred on this day, 22 years ago. The people in the Twin Towers, the people at the Pentagon, the heroes on flight 93 that crashed in Shanksville, PA were all lost because of hate. Nearly 3,000 people died as a result of these attacks on that day.
Sadly, as we’re 22 years out from the tragedies, we are rapidly approaching a number higher than those who died on the awful day. The dying continues from diseases acquired due to exposure to acrid smoke and debris during the clean up. They are dying mostly from respiratory illnesses and cancers.
Please keep them in your prayers every day but today in particular.
Marilyn Booker, Chair
Lewis W. Briggs II, Vice Char
Hylton Phillips-Page, Treasurer
Betty Bridgeman, Secretary
Michele Forzley, Parliamentarian
September 6, 2023
Greetings SCRWC members and associate members,
FABULOUS GREASE BAND – 9/22!
Our major fundraiser is almost here – only 2 1/2 weeks away. If you haven’t purchased your ticket(s) yet, it’s time! Your fundraising committee has been very busy passing out flyers and getting gift cards and baskets.
Once again we will have a 3 hour cocktail cruise for 4 on a beautiful sailboat to auction and a 2 bedroom, 2 bath Bethany Beach condo (including the shoulder months September 15th through May 15th). Both of these will be live auctions with our favorite auctioneer, Senator Dave Wilson!
Knowing the we have wonderful bakers in among our membership, we are asking that you will donate desserts for our event. If you are willing to bake, please contact Carole Andrejko. I’m certain that the offerings made by our members will be big crowd-pleasers.
CHANGE OF MEETING SITE AND DATE TO RSVP!
Please remember that our new meeting site is the VIRDEN RETREAT CENTER, 1155 College Drive, Lewes. With the new meeting site comes changes. The caterer here requires that we tell them our number of attendees, 10 days before the meeting. Please make sure you contact Kris Kessler by September 18th with your RSVP!
Email Kristine Kessler at
or call (518) 728-4826
Our speaker for our September meeting is House Minority Leader, Mike Ramone. Representative Ramone will give us an overview of what transpired during the 2023 session and what to expect in 2024.