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Central Committee:
   Wayne Parke, Chairman
   Mary Jo Kaiser, Political Director
   Dottie Thomas, Vice Chairman
   Lon Walters, Secretary
   Farley Smith, Treasurer
   Kevin Harrison, Editor Â
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News and Upcoming Events for June 30, 2020
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Peete Wins House District 77 Caucus:
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State Rep. District 77 Candidate Greg Peete
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On Saturday, June 27, a caucus of Indiana House District 77 Precinct Committeemen selected Greg Peete to be the District 77 Republican Candidate for State Representative in this year’s General Election. Peete defeated fellow Republican Steve Ary to fill the District 77 ballot vacancy, receiving 60% of the caucus vote.
Peete, a life long Republican, is a Veteran, an advocate for Veteran issues, and a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment . In his Campaign Bio Peete states ,”I chose to run for this seat for all Veterans in the State and Community. My Passion is wanting to be able to help straighten out the Indiana Veterans Affairs and get them the help they deserve. Also, I want to get policies in place to help with homelessness and mental health issues that reside in our community. I want to help with providing programs to underprivileged youth and help create jobs to help keep them out of trouble and in school. I also vow to make myself available to the district so you can reach me with problems that arise, and we will work together to fix the issues. “
Peete will face incumbent Democrat Ryan Hatfield for the Indiana House District 77 seat this November.
Learn more about Greg Peete HERE |
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- Â If you’ve mailed in your ballot, check here to see if it’s been received by the independent accounting firm. We’ll update this page on July 1, July 2, and July 7.
- Your ballot must arrive at the State GOP PO Box no later than July 9 at 5 p.m. ET.
- If your ballot is received after that time it will not be counted.
- Â If a delegate hasn’t received his or her ballot by Monday, please call the Indiana Republican Party directly at 317-635-7561.Â
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Watch the Convention Again HERE |
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- Foursome $450
- Event Sponsor $1000 (includes team and signage)
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- Hole Sponsor $200 (add additional holes $50 each)
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- Lunch Only $50 (no golf)
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Deadline July 15, 2020.Â
For questions or more information call 812-454-1364
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VCRP Fundraiser – Saturday August 8, 2020
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      Date: Saturday August 8, 2020
      Time: Doors open at 4:00 pm
   3714 Detroy Rd., Evansville
Henry Rifle Raffle <> Silent Auction <> Half-Pot and more!
Event proceeds to be split by the Trump Campaign and the VCRP.
Tickets are $25Â per Person (includes meal)
Event and raffle tickets may be purchased in advance at the VCRP, or at the door the day of the event. Contact Mary Jo Kaiser at 812-425-8207 for more information.
*Make Checks Payable to: Vanderburgh County Republican Party
Show your support for President Trump and the local Republican Party!
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VCRP Reagan Day: Thursday, August 20, 2020
Event: Vanderburgh County Republican Party Reagan Day
Date : Thursday August 20, 2020
Time: Registration / Cash Bar 5:15 pm
Dinner 6:30 pm
Where: Evansville County Club, 3810 Stringtown Rd, Evansville
Dash for Cash <> Silent Auction
Guest Speaker: Â Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne CrouchÂ
- Tickets $100 per Person (includes Dinner and Dash for Cash Ticket)
Mark your calendar and plan to join the VCRP at the Evansville Country Club on Thursday, August 20, 2020 for our annual Reagan Day celebration.
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 VCRP Central Committee Meeting – Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Location: GOP Headquarters
815 John Street, Evansville
Meetings are open to all Vanderburgh County Precinct Committeemen.
Contact Mary Jo Kaiser at 812-425-8207Â if you have any questions.
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VCRP Monthly Breakfast – Date: July 18, 2020Â Â
Time: 7:30 AM doors open / 8:00 AM Program
Location: C.K. Newsome Center , Room 118A-B
100 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713
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State Senate Update – New Laws Take Effect July 1, 2020
(From July 26, 2020 News Update)
During the 2020 legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly passed more than 160 bills to improve our state. Here are some noteworthy changes to Indiana law that take effect July 1.
- I authored legislation that requires the Indiana National Guard to administer a state-sponsored group term life insurance program for members of the Indiana National Guard.
- To support Hoosier safety officers, a new law, which I authored, clarifies the definition of “on duty” for police officers and firefighters and requires a city to pay for their care if they suffer an injury while on duty.
- To protect employee privacy, new law will prohibit an employer from requiring its employees to implant a device into their body as a condition of employment. This practice is known as microchipping.
- Another bill I sponsored that will be going into effect makes changes to the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs by specifying that state veteran officers must follow the same guidelines as county and city veteran officers, and it modernizes discharges by allowing county recorders to keep electronic records.
- To address distracted driving, Hoosier motorists will now be required to use hands-free or voice-operated technology if using a cellphone when behind the wheel. This new law does not prevent you from making an emergency call to 911 while driving and will help us all safely get to our destinations.
- To increase health care cost transparency, doctors and hospitals will be required to give patients a good-faith estimate upon request for the cost of most planned services. This new law helps patients reduce health care costs by giving them the power to compare prices from different providers.
- To improve justice for victims of sexual assault and other sex offenses, the General Assembly created an exemption to the statute of limitations for sex crimes against children, allowing victims to seek justice if new evidence comes to light years later.
- Additionally, victims of sexual assault will now have the legal right to speak to a victim advocate or social worker while their case is being investigated.
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(From July 26, 2020 News Update)
During the 2020 legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly passed more than 160 bills to improve our state. Here are some noteworthy changes to Indiana law that take effect July 1.
- To address distracted driving, Hoosier motorists will now be required to use hands-free or voice-operated technology if using a cellphone when behind the wheel. This new law does not prevent you from making an emergency call to 911 while driving and will help us all safely get to our destinations.
- To increase health care cost transparency, doctors and hospitals will be required to give patients a good-faith estimate upon request for the cost of most planned services. This new law helps patients reduce health care costs by giving them the power to compare prices from different providers.
- To reduce youth smoking and vaping in Indiana, fines will be doubled for businesses that sell tobacco and vaping products to minors. Vape shops will also be barred from allowing underage individuals in their stores, and they will be subject to state inspections, just like tobacco shops.
- To improve justice for victims of sexual assault and other sex offenses, the General Assembly created an exemption to the statute of limitations for sex crimes against children, allowing victims to seek justice if new evidence comes to light years later. Additionally, victims of sexual assault will now have the legal right to speak to a victim advocate or social worker while their case is being investigated.
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 ****** Happy 4th of July! ******
Happy Independence Day!
By State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville)
Fourth of July, 2020 – this day marks another year that we celebrate the birth of the greatest nation that has ever existed in history. The United States of America, from its infancy, began its journey to become the one country that would set the standard for the world.
This America set a pace of personal self-reliance, a people of ingenuity to build cities, develop industry and make monumental accomplishments in medicine, farming and transportation while establishing a standard of living like nowhere else in the world with a form of government like no other.
America would define the true meaning of the words freedom and liberty, not just within its own borders, but across the entire world. This great nation of citizens would come to the aid of people around the globe when other countries were faced with catastrophes such as natural disasters, economical strife, war and even health crises.
Americans never issued a bill or invoice for services rendered. Over the past 244 years of this country, its people have also dealt with their own calamities and challenges, often on our own with no help from other countries. That’s alright, because that’s the spirit of 1776; that is one nation under God.
Wouldn’t it be nice that on this one day, just for once, the media could focus on the good things our country has done? There has been only one America, there will never be another. We can’t afford to lose it; the world can’t afford to lose it.
Happy birthday, America, and may God bless.
Sen. Jim Tomes
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| July 18 (7:30 am) |
GOP Monthly Breakfast |
| July 20 (10:30 am) |
Wendy “Mac” McNamara Golf Outing |
| August 8 |
VCRP Fundraiser |
| August 15 |
GOP Monthly Breakfast |
| August 20 |
Reagan Day Celebration |
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If you have any questions, contact Mary Jo Kaiser, VCRP Political Director, at
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