In This Issue

1. Freedom Matters, Freedom Works
   
2. Governor Meldrim Thomson Jr. Principle Above Politics Award
   
3. The Real Lynch Record
4. Upcoming Events

Freedom Matters, Freedom Works

Following the April 17th Annual Meeting please join us for a luncheon featuring special guest

U.S. Congressman Connie Mack

$25.00 per person
$200.00 per table

Click here to purchase your ticket(s) online.

Bow High School
32 White Rock Hill Road
Bow, NH

1:00 PM OR immediately following the Annual Meeting.

For more information please e-mail BJ Perry or call 225-9341.

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Governor Meldrim Thomson Jr. Principle Above Politics Award

Each year at the NHGOP Annual Meeting, The Medrim Thomson Jr. Principle Above Politics Chairman’s Award is awarded to the individual who has demonstrated courageous and principled leadership like the Late Governor Meldrim Thomson Jr. did during his tenure as Chief Executive of the state of New Hampshire.

Nominations can be made by any New Hampshire Republican and must be submitted by 5:00 PM on March 30th, 2010.

Click here to submit your nomination.

For additional information please contact BJ Perry or call 225-9341.

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The Real Lynch Record

Governor Lynch claimed to have controlled spending in this budget cycle. In truth, the 2010-2011 budget contains a 6-10% INCREASE in addition to the 17.5% INCREASE in the last budget. This is compared to all other states in the U.S., which have averaged a 5% REDUCTION in proposed spending over their last two budgets.

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Upcoming Events

• Vesta Roy Reception with Donna Sytek and Donnalee Lozeau
  Thursday, March 18, 2010
• Hampstead GOP Meeting w/ Ovide Lamontagne
  Thursday, March 18, 2010
• Hillsborough County GOP Lincoln-Reagan Reception & Dinner with Congressman Mike Pence
  Friday, March 19, 2010
• Kelly Ayotte & Jennifer Horn at the Draft in Concord, NH
  Tuesday, March 23, 2010
• Atkinson Republican Meeting w/ Karen Testerman
  Tuesday, March 23, 2010

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This upcoming New Year’s Day, the Londonderry High School Band will perform in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA.  This will be the fourth time the Marching Lancers have represented all of New England in this prestigious event, the most-viewed parade in the world. 

“The Lancers are delighted to announce that Mr. Jeff Throop, President of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association, will visit the Londonderry Band and Colorguard on March 28th through the 31st, in preparation for this 311 member band’s trip to the Tournament of Roses Parade”, says Andy Soucy, Music Director.  While in the area, Mr. Throop and his wife Angel, will participate in the Manchester St. Patrick’s Parade, address local organizations & businesses, and basically, see New Hampshire.  The Throops will be honored at a Gala Concert on Wednesday, March 31st, with a performance by the Londonderry Lancers beginning at 7:00 PM. 

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade is a 5.5 mile event which takes place in front of a million spectators live along the parade route.  It is broadcast by nine major networks to a national audience of 40 million viewers.  It is also televised in 215 countries including all Provinces in China for an additional 1.5 billion viewers.  There are only 15 high school marching bands selected each year, and only one is chosen to represent all of New England.  This occasion will mark the fourth time the Londonderry Marching Lancers will have participated in this New Year’s Day tradition (1992, 1997 & 2004).

Following performances in China for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Cultural Festival, and last year’s performance in the Presidential Inaugural Parade, the Londonderry High School Marching Lancers are once again working hard to prepare for yet another major event!  For more information, including ways on how you can help the Londonderry Lancers get to Pasadena, please visit their website at www.lancermusic.org.



LINCOLN-REAGAN AWARD TO BE PRESENTED MARCH 19 IN BEDFORD

Bedford, New Hampshire – March 3, 2010 – The Hillsborough County Republican Committee announced today the winner of the 2010 Lincoln~Reagan Award is Hillsborough County Commissioner Carol H. Holden of Amherst.  This special honor will be presented to Commissioner Holden during the 2010 Lincoln~Reagan Gala Reception on Friday, March 19th, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at The Event Center at CR Sparks in Bedford.  The award signifies Holden’s outstanding record of achievement and dedication to public service on behalf of the people of Hillsborough County.

“It is our pleasure and a true honor to name Carol as the 2010 Lincoln~Reagan Award winner.  Her steadfast commitment and long record of exemplary work on behalf of the people of Hillsborough County is impressive and serves as an inspiration to all of us,” said Hillsborough County GOP Chairman Stephen Stepanek. 

 The event will feature Keynote Speaker Congressman Mike Pence (R-Indiana), who holds the third ranking leadership position for Republicans in the US House as the Chairman of the House Republican Conference.  Also joining the crowd as a guest speaker will be Governor John H. Sununu, Chairman of the NHGOP.  The full slate of Republican candidates for US Senate, US Congress and New Hampshire Governor will be among attendees. 

A private dinner is also planned for the same evening following the reception and beginning at 7:00 p.m.  According to organizers, tickets for the $125 per person dinner are nearly sold out.     

Tickets for the Reception are $30 per person and are available by mail or online at HillsboroughGOP.org.  Checks should be made payable to “HCRC” and mailed to:  HCRC, c/o  Stephen Stepanek, PO Box 1015, Milford, NH  03055. 

For more information about the event and ticket purchases, visit the Hillsborough GOP website at www.hillsboroughgop.org or call Hillsborough County GOP event Chairman Liz Christoffersen at (603) 689-5013. 

SPEAKER SYTEK, MAYOR LOZEAU AND VESTA ROY FELLOWS TO BE HONORED

Concord, NH – March 4, 2010 – The Vesta Roy Series for Excellence in Public Service will host a reception this month honoring two New Hampshire Republican women who excel in the public service arena and several others who are making plans to follow their lead.   The event will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2010 from 5:00 pm until 6:30 pm at The Draft Restaurant, 67 South Main Street in Concord.  

Former NH Speaker of the House, Donna Sytek, is the top honoree, with a keynote address to be delivered by Nashua Mayor Donnalee Lozeau.  The event is aptly named the “March to November” and is intended as a launch for the State Representative campaigns of several current and former fellows of the Vesta Roy program. 

 “We are thrilled to host this event highlighting the success of these accomplished and well respected Republican women,” said Pam Kocher, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Vesta Roy program.   “Our party is on the rise here in New Hampshire and we look forward to supporting all of our candidates in their campaigns this fall,” Kocher added. 

The Vesta Roy Series is a political leadership training program for Republican women who have an interest in politics and public service but have not yet held state elective office.  The program provides a series of informational and skills-building sessions to give participants tools and training to build their confidence and turn interest into activism.

Among the fellows named as “Rising Stars” and who plan a run for the House this year are Sue Polidura, Portsmouth; Anne Copp, Danbury; Regina Birdsell, Hampstead; Laura Jones, Rochester and Joanne Ward, Stratham.  

The event is sponsored by the Sykas Law Office of Dover and the New Hampshire Federation of Republican Women.  Admission to the event is $10 per person and confirmation of attendance is requested by contacting Leann Moccia by email at leannmoccia@myfairpoint.net.  For additional information about the Vesta Roy Series, visit the program’s website at www.vestaroyseries.com .