Republican Club
by Brian Harmon
LW contributor
Seal Beach Detective Jon Ainley and Cypress College student Braden Ellis will address the GOP Club Wednesday, June 16, at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. Club members and anyone else who is interested can attend the meeting.
Ainley is assigned to LW primarily for financial crimes such as phone mail and Internet scams, as well as identity theft, all of which affect the elderly more than other groups.
He will speak and present videos highlighting financial scams and officer-involved shootings, which have been so much in the news this past year.
Ainsley has served with the Seal Beach Police Department for four years and had served in Placentia for 15 years prior to Seal Beach.
Braden Ellis is the student featured in a widely seen video showing a discussion with a Cypress College professor. Ellis said that he looked at the police as heroes, but some individual officers commit crimes, for which they should be punished.
In the video, the professor repeatedly interrupts Ellis, and he stops and then respectfully responds. When Ellis asked her who she would call if a gun-wielding intruder were in her house, she responded that she would not call anyone because she does not trust the police.
The club picnic will be tomorrow, June 11, from 12:30-3 p.m. at the picnic area near Clubhouse 1. Those who want to attend should RSVP to dharlow50@aol.com or call (562) 335 0779. All food will be provided except salad, beans and chips.Those whose last name begins with the letters A-N should bring a salad; last names beginning with O-Z should bring beans or chips. All club members are encouraged to come and bring a friend.
On Tuesday, June 22, at 11:15 a.m., a special Republican Club meeting will be held for members only to discuss the recall and midterm election strategy.
The voter registration and Republican Club information booth will be open July 7 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. outside Clubhouse 6. Merchandise will also be on sale.
The GOP club does not charge membership dues or impose any other financial obligation on members. The club raises money primarily through donations and selling political campaign memorabilia during election season. The club endorses candidates for partisan and non-partisan races. Club funds are used to support endorsed candidates, pay for speakers at club meetings and cover miscellaneous expenses.
Anyone who wants to be added to the club membership roster, or wants more information can send an email to dharlow50@aol.com or call (714) 928-1950.
Members will also be sent via email the agenda and minutes for each meeting and other information deemed necessary and/or appropriate by the president.
The club encourages anyone, especially club members, to send their opinions on public issues or ideas about what they think the club should be doing. To do so, call or text (714) 928-1950. If sending a text, write “GOP club” on the first line. Those not wishing their name, ideas or opinions to be made public should so indicate. Otherwise, it will be assumed that it is OK to share.
