April BCR Newsletter

BCR MMM

Monthly Morning Meeting

Coffee & Conversation

~established 2006~

Wednesday

April 3, 2024

7:00 am

*FREE*

LOCATION: BCR Office 425 S Bowen Longmont, Co 80501

(Office door is on Bramwood Place

south side of the building)

Laura Carno

https://fastercolorado.org/

Laura Carno is the Founder & FASTER Colorado Board President. Founded in 2017, Laura has been traveling the state to promote and run this life saving program. When tragedy strikes in a school shooting, Laura has become the go-to for state and national media to bring a calm, reasoned approach to school safety, and how how security teams can keep children safe. Now a new bill at the state legislature is aimed at making the voluntary arming of administrators, teachers, coaches, and janitors even in rural districts impossible.

HB24-1310 is bad legislation and will hurt rather than help your children. https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb24-1310.

She is the author of Government Ruins Nearly Everything. 

Please RSVP to Bradley Beck

bradleycraigbeck@gmail.com

or call

303-775-7473

Letter to Boulder County Republicans

from the Chairwoman

Caucus and county assembly have been wrapped up and as we move onto the state assembly the first weekend of April, I am pleased to have met so many new people who want to get involved in the party's work. We held our first Precinct Committee Person training this weekend where our ground game has been activated with some wonderful folks who are ready to get into their community and spread the conservative message as we move into election season.

Out of county assembly came several candidates for several house districts that will primary each other. This goes to show just how engaged our Republican base has become. House District 11 has 2 republican candidates who will be in the primary to run against Rep. Karen McCormick this November. House District 12 has 3 Republican candidates who will be in the primary to run against Rep. Kyle Brown in November. We have a candidate for Boulder County Commissioner for District 2 also.  

We are gearing up for election season with a lot of new faces joining our base and there is a lot of work to do in order to bring some common sense back to our politics. Our individual freedoms are on the ballot and we must ensure that our candidates get elected. The cost of living is too high thanks to our far left progressive Democratic legislators, our small businesses are closing their doors because of the stringent regulations imposed by our far left progressive Democratic legislators, and crime continues to be at an all time high because of our far left progressive Democratic legislators. Both the right and the left are ready for a change and with your help we can make this happen come election day!  

Please sign up to become an election judge, poll watcher, donate to the party, or volunteer. You can help make a difference in local politics! 

In Liberty,

Tara Menza

Chairwoman

Boulder County GOP

voice/text: 720-534-1198

Liberty Road Show

Please volunteer to help!

The BCR Liberty Road Show

"Takes our message to community festivals"

We need volunteers for this effort

David Brown has volunteered to be Chairman!

Contact: traderpards@yahoo.com

YOU are needed for

Cinco de Mayo

Volunteer to help the Liberty Road Show!

Boulder County Republican

Dates to Remember

April 2 - CU Benson Center - Mark Lilla | Conversion & Revolution: Getting a New Life

April 3 - BCR Monthly Morning Meeting

April 5 - CO 2nd Congressional District Assembly in Pueblo

April 6 - CO GOP Assembly in Pueblo

April 9 - CU Benson Center - Steamboat Institute: Does AI Pose a Threat to our Democracy?

April 13 - Moms 4 Liberty - (date change) Rich Guggenheim

April 16 - Boulder Republican Women lunch

April 16 - CU Benson Center - Friedrich Nietzsche Panel

April 18 - Longmont Republican Women dinner w/ Greg Lopez

April 25 - BCR Executive Committee Meeting

April 28 - LRW Movie night @ BCR HQ - "War On Children"

April 30 - JOIN BRW @ "LEGISLATIVE DAY" at CO Capitol - marty5539@gmail.com 

May 1 - BCR Monthly Morning Meeting

May 4 - Moms 4 Liberty

May 5 - Help BCR at the Longmont Cinco de Mayo festival

May 21 - Boulder Republican Women lunch

May 23 - BCR Executive Committee Meeting

June 25 - Colorado State Primary Election

July 15-18 - Republican National Convention

July 20 - Boulder County Republican Summer Social - M.C. Tom Tancredo

November 5 - General Election

Boulder County Republican HQ

Boulder County GOP HQ

425 S. Bowen St, #1, Longmont, CO 80501

(entry on south side of American Legion building)

Office phone: (303) 443-6606 

Check out the

NEW WEBSITE

BoCoGOP.ORG

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Hours of Business:

Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Confirm before you go: 303-443-6606

Executive Committee meeting In-Person and Zoom

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

(Usually 4th Thursday)

Next meeting:

April 25, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Chairman

Tara Menza

Secretary

Twyla Barrett

Treasurer

Pat Nettleblad

3 Vice Chairmen

Richard Keck

Mark Milliman

Greg Morrissey

Election Operations Committee

News from Election Operations Committee

Election Integrity starts at the local level

with eyes and ears on the election processes.

Become an election judge or poll watcher. Here are some basic requirements:

• registered voter in Colorado
• election judges must be registered Republican
• watchers can be registered Republican or Unaffiliated

Boulder County Republicans will hold workshops to build the knowledge and confidence of our judges and watchers to prepare our teams for the work of these positions. You will get to meet others and be a part of a supportive team. Our next Election Judge and Poll Watcher Workshops will be in late May and early June. Sign up now to receive timely information.

Election Judge/Poll Watcher Sign Up

Contact:

Tara Menza

tara@bocogop.org

There are 2 elections coming up:

- 2024 Colorado State Primary- Tuesday June 25

- 2024 General Election- Tuesday November 5

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Legal Ballot Harvesting

Contact Mark Milliman

for more info: mmilliman@bocogop.org

Anyone interested in participating in legal ballot harvesting in elder care and other locations please contact Mark Milliman to discuss how we will organize to accomplish this goal. We have many conservative voters not voting in elections and we need to legally encourage and assist them to vote their ballot.

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2024 Boulder County Candidate Opportunities

If you are interested in running for election,

please contact BCR Chairwoman:

Tara Menza

tara@bocogop.org

Longmont Republican Women

Longmont Republican Women

Thursday, April 18th 

Dinner meeting

6:00pm

arrive at 5:45pm to order dinner from menu

at Pinocchio's 210 Ken Pratt Blvd, Longmont

Speaker:

Greg Lopez

Greg Lopez was elected to serve the

remainder of Ken Buck's term in US House of Represenatives.

Greg is a former mayor and candidate for governor.

Dues Renewal:

Complete a membership application and pay annual dues ($50 Full Member - $10 Associate Member) - online at longmontrepublicanwomen.org, in-person at the February meeting, or mail a completed application and check to:

LRW

PO Box 931

Longmont, CO 80502

Keep your eye on the LRW website

& be sure to pay your dues for 2024

https://longmontrepublicanwomen.org/

LONGMONT REPUBLICAN WOMEN: FILM KICK-OFF EVENT: April 28, BCR Headquarters. See Robby Starbuck’s eye-opening documentary film, THE WAR ON CHILDREN exposing the battle for control of the next generation and their minds. At times difficult to watch, the film reveals the battle plan to control the future. Doors open at 2pm. There is a $5 requested donation. Enjoy snacks beverages and a brief after-movie discussion. For information: sandraholloway2010@gmail.com 

Boulder Republican Women

TUESDAY, April 16 LUNCHEON

LOCATION: 95@ Bistro & Co., 1381 Forest Park Circle, Lafayette, CO

TIME: 11:15 am - 1:15

COST: $30/Person (Members & Guests)

RSVP: Online: www.boulderrepublicanwomen.org or Cheryl Merlino, Hospitality Chairwoman, Cheryl.merlino@gmail.com, 425-941-8581 (Text preferred)

PLEASE RSVP BY FRIDAY, April 12th at 5 pm

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MARCH SPEAKER

Jeri Curry

REBUILDING OUR COMMUNITIES AND LIVES

Most of us remember the December 30, 2021 Marshall Fire, the most destructive fire in Colorado history, killing two people, destroying over 1,000 structures and over 6,000 acres burned. After over two years how much progress has been made to the recovery effort? Our guest speaker for April may just have some answers. Jeri Curry is Executive Director and Board Chair of Marshall Restoring Our Community (Marshall ROC), appointed Director in May 2023. Jeri owns Fourth Sector Digital, a strategic communications and management consulting firm, which allowed her the flexibility to support the Marshall Fire recovery efforts as a full-time volunteer before being appointed to Marshall ROC. She has years of experience in media, international development, consulting, government, crisis and humanitarian response and the nonprofit sector. She has worked in more than 40 countries around the world and is passionate about intersection of technology, community, business, and communications. Jeri’s C-Suite* roles include The Washington Post, Northrop Grumman, DoD, Deloitte, Internews and the Internet Society. Jeri is a Boulder native, graduating from Boulder High School and a CU Boulder Alumna. Many of her friends lost homes in the Marshall Fire making her even more committed to helping them and others rebuild their lives and find their way home.

Moms for Liberty

Please join us!

Meetings:

Usually first Saturday of Every Month

FREE on YouTube and Rumble

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

You watch the 85 minute movie, go to:

artclubmovie.com

from Erin Lee, founder of

stopgenderideology.com

and co-producer of the "Art Club" documentary

Saturday, April 13

(date change)

2:30

speaker: Rich Guggenheim

"Gays Against Groomers"

www.gaysagainstgroomers.com

Saturday, May 4

3:00pm

speaker: Lori Gimelshteyn

Colorado Parents Advocacy Network

www.coloradoparents.org Twitter account @LoriGim 

BCR Office Headquarters

425 S Bowen

Longmont, Co 80501

(Office door is on Bramwood Place

south side of the building)

Moms for Liberty (M4L) is dedicated to

fighting for the survival of America

by unifying, educating, and empowering

parents to defend their parental rights

at all levels of government.

All community members are welcome

We want to hear from you!!

Consider joining the Boulder County chapter at

https://www.momsforliberty.org/chapters/boulder-county-co/

Melissa Marter

momsforlibertyboulder@proton.me

Chairperson of Moms for Liberty

Conservative Forum Meeting

Regular Government Meetings

Boulder County Commissioners

Usually Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30am

Click here to confirm and to see if an agenda is available.

1325 Pearl Street

City of Boulder

Usually meets the first and 3rd Tuesday.

Click here for their calendar

Click here for their online agendas (look to the bottom of the page)

City of Lafayette

5:30pm every 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at City Hall. Click here to find online agendas.

City of Longmont

Tuesdays at 7pm 3-4 weeks per month. Click here to find online agendas and make certain they are meeting. All public invited to be heard this week.

City of Louisville

Generally the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm. They meet at 951 Spruce Street in the Library meeting room. Click here for where you may find the agenda each session.

Town of Erie

The Erie Board of Trustees meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 pm in the Town Hall Board Room located at 645 Holbrook Street. Click here for agendas.

Town of Nederland

The Board of Trustees for Nederland meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Click here for an agenda when available.

Town of Superior

6:00 pm, Second and Fourth Mondays of each month at 124 E Coal Creek Dr (Superior Town Hall)

Click here for agendas.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers power the Boulder County Republican Party. In this and future newsletters, we will be highlighting volunteer opportunities. We're all busy, but 30 minutes a week can make a big difference. Please reach out to the contact person and express your interest.

Fundraising Committee – It takes resources to run this volunteer organization. Help operate and grow established programs that drive our donations by serving on the fundraising committee. There is also room for new ideas and initiatives. This will be great opportunity for future candidates, campaign managers and BCR leaders. Contact Person: Mark Milliman – mmilliman@bocogop.org

Graphic Designer Creative - BCR needs brochures, logos, invitations, and clever memes for Facebook and Twitter. Share your skills and creativity with the BCR. Contact Person: Rich Keck – richard@keck.us.com

Financial Supporter of the Boulder County Republicans

Colorado University Boulder

Bruce D. Benson Center

for the

Study of Western Civilization

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Events - FREE - in person & virtual

Tuesday, April 2 at 5:30 - 7:00p.m. MT

Conversion is an experience but also a metaphor. In Christian and post-Christian societies it affects the way we think about the self and how we might want to change; it also affects how we imagine society changing, in particular through the notion of revolution. But is sudden, radical change really possible in human life? And even if it is, should we desire it? 

Join Mark Lilla (Professor of the Humanities at Columbia University) as he explores this topic. His forthcoming book, Ignorance and Bliss: On Wanting Not to Know, will be published by Farrar Straus Giroux in the fall. For more information on Mark Lilla visit marklilla.com. Moderated by Benson Center Faculty Fellow Benjamin Teitelbaum. 

April 2, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Wolf Law, Room 204 | 2450 Kittredge Loop Dr. Boulder, CO

In-person and live streamed. The event is free, registration is required.

Steamboat Institute:

Does AI Pose a Threat to Our Democracy?

Tuesday, April 9

6:30 - 8pm MT

Chancellor’s Hall & Auditorium  | 1725 Euclid Ave Boulder, CO

Livestream and In-person

Registration Here

About The Event

The Steamboat Institute, in partnership with the Benson Center for the Study of Western Civilization, is proud to present a compelling debate on the following resolution: Be it resolved, AI poses a threat to our democracy. The reception is for everyone.

About The Speakers

Arguing the affirmative is Katie Pavlich, Editor, Townhall.com; Fox News Contributor, and Best-Selling Author. Arguing the negative is Brent Orrell, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute. Moderator is Hadley Heath Manning Vice President for Policy at the Independent Women’s Forum and Tony Blankley Fellow, The Steamboat Institute.

Parking Information

Short term, paid parking is available on campus in lots 205, 203, or 324. Visit the CU campus map for other parking options, or find more info about short-term parking at CU. Contact Parking Services at 303-735-PARK (7275) with questions.

READ MORE ABOUT STEAMBOAT INSTITUTE

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Friedrich Nietzsche Panel

Tuesday, April 16

5:15 - 7pm

Kittredge Central Conference Room N114 C&D (2480 Kittredge Loop Rd. Boulder, CO 80309)

Livestream and In-person

Presented by: Paul Diduch and Alex Priou, Benson Center faculty fellows

In-Person Registration

Virtual Registration

Ronald Beiner

Ronald Beiner is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Toronto and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. His books include Political Judgment (1983), What’s the Matter with Liberalism? (1992), Philosophy in a Time of Lost Spirit (1997), Liberalism, Nationalism, Citizenship (2003), Civil Religion: A Dialogue in the History of Political Philosophy (2011), Political Philosophy: What It Is and Why It Matters (2014), and most recently, Dangerous Minds: Nietzsche, Heidegger, and the Return of the Far Right (2018). He is also the editor of Hannah Arendt’s Lectures on Kant’s Political Philosophy (1982), which has been published in a large number of foreign-language editions. 

Shilo Brooks

Shilo Brooks is Executive Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and Lecturer in the Department of Politics. 

He is author of Nietzsche’s Culture War, in addition to scholarly and journalistic articles on a variety of topics in politics and the humanities. His teaching and research interests lie in the history of political philosophy, politics and literature, and statesmanship.  

He was previously Associate Faculty Director of the Benson Center for the Study of Western Civilization and Faculty Director of the Engineering Leadership Program at the University of Colorado. Brooks has also held appointments as Visiting Professor of Government at Bowdoin College, Fellow in the Program on Constitutionalism and Democracy at the University of Virginia, and Fellow in the James Madison Program at Princeton. He received his PhD in political science from Boston College and his BA in liberal arts from the Great Books Program at St. John’s College, Annapolis. 

Steven Pittz

Steven Pittz is the Executive Director of the Center for the Study of Government and the Individual. He is also currently the Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and Chair of the Political Science Department. He is a graduate of the UCCS Political Science Dept. (BA 2004) and is excited to be back at his alma mater, after stints in graduate school at the University of Texas (Ph.D 2014) and a postdoctoral fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta. Steven's research focuses primarily on political liberalism and current challenges to the liberal order. He approaches these topics primarily through explorations of the status of individualism and spiritual fulfillment in modern liberal societies. Steven also writes on other topics in both political theory and international politics and economics. His first book, Recovering the Liberal Spirit: Nietzsche, Individuality and Spiritual Freedom, was published by SUNY Press in 2020. A second, with Joseph Postell, American Citizenship and Constitutionalism in Principle and Practice, was published by Oklahoma Press in 2022. In addition, he has recently written several pieces on atomism (individualism), conspiracism in liberal democratic societies, and the ethics of creative destruction in entrepreneurship.   

Michael W. Grenke

Michael W. Grenke is a member of the senior faculty at St. John’s College. He has taught at both the Santa Fe and Annapolis campuses. He has also taught at the University of New Hampshire, Boston College, and Michigan State University. He has published two translations of Nietzsche, On the Future of Our Educational Institutions and Prefaces to Unwritten Works. Another translation of Nietzsche and a translation of Euclid’s Optics are forthcoming soon. He has published articles on Nietzsche and on Heidegger in various academic journals. He recently wrote the introduction for Lise van Boxel’s posthumously published book, Warspeak: Nietzsche’s Victory Over Nihilism. 

Parking Information

Short term paid parking available in lots 404, 406, or 423. More information or questions can be found on the Parking and Transportation website, or call 303-735-7275.

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D'Souza - Police State

Halloween is scary but it’s make-believe.

"Police State" is scary and it’s real.

It depicts the scary things happening in this country.

Police State is now available EXCLUSIVELY on Rumble, watch now!

Have you ever wondered if America is becoming a police state?

In a new film, Dinesh D'Souza and Dan Bongino expose the chilling degree to which America is already there, with surveillance of citizens and mass censorship.



 “Police State” is a movie that I never wanted to make, because I never wanted America to get to a point where a movie like this needed to be made. I feel like the animal that alerts the herd to approaching danger, so we can take precautionary steps before it is too late.”

 - Dinesh D’Souza

Watch the film that opened to packed theaters and rave reviews!

"Police State" is available for purchase and streaming exclusively on Rumble.

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You can access the link through policestatefilm.net or directly HERE

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Websites and Newsletters

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Website: CaucusRoom

Watch powerful new documentary film - ART CLUB. Co-produced by Kevin Lundberg

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Watch: Powerful New Film, "Art Club" - co-produced by Kevin Lundberg

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