Republican Club
by Brian Harmon
LW contributor
Two representatives from Congresswoman Michelle Steel’s office discussed election strategy to approximately 35 people at a special strategy meeting of the LW Republican Club on June 22.
The two represenatives thanked the club for all of its help in electing the congresswoman last November. One of the represenatives was often seen at the GOP club booth last year speaking with members of the Korean American community and helping them register to vote.
Club President David Harlow provided a quick review of the club’s election strategies during the last few election seasons.
“In 2016, we tried precinct walking, both talking to people and leaving literature,” Harlow said. “In 2018, we focused on making phone calls.”
Harlow said that in 2020, the club sent out mailers and ran ads in the LW Weekly, as well as manning the club booth one day a week.
“During the next election season, we are going to try doing all of the above,” Harlow said.
Harlow’s remarks were followed by a 30-minute discussion of the ways to reach out to members of the LW community. Several immigrants, including one from a formerly Communist country, spoke about how they are thankful to live in a country where real freedom, including freedom of speech, is permitted.
A few members said they would like to hear speakers at club meetings talk about the Constitution and how it applies to today’s issues. Others talked about how much they appreciate seeing the Republican club articles next to the Democratic ones in the LW Weekly newspaper. Most members agreed that being friendly and positive is the most effective way to reach our neighbors and share Republican values. ••• The Election Integrity Project will be featured at the next meeting on Wednesday, July 21, at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1.
The Republican Club booth will be open outside Clubhouse 6 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. this Monday, July 5, and the first Monday of each month thereafter.
The GOP Club does not charge membership dues or impose any other financial obligation on its members. The club raises money primarily through donations and selling political campaign memorabilia. The club endorses candidates for partisan and non-partisan races. Club funds are used to support its 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 be sent via email an agenda and minutes for each meeting along with other information deemed necessary and/or appropriate by the president.
Club members are encouraged to send opinions on public issues or ideas about what the club should be doing. To do so, call or text (714) 928-1950. Those who do not want their name, ideas or opinions to be made public should so indicate.
