Cerritos Republican Club News
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October thru December 2013
CRC Christmas Dinner Meeting December 10, 2013
For the December General Meeting, the Cerritos Republican Club held its annual Christmas Dinner party in the Skyline Room of the Cerritos Public Library. Guests were checked in at the door by Membership Chair Joan Pylman and Treasurer John Dawson who collected membership renewal dues and dinner contributions.
After the reception, Shannon Kauble and Sean Saclolo entertained the audience with "Songs of the Season," a mix of classical Christmas and broadway songs. Their performance was outstanding!
Candy Yee took these pictures of the attendees.
Then dinner was served with our guests, 1st CEB Marines from Camp Pendleton, leading the procession by the tables filled with entrees consisting of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, candied carrots, green beans, salad, and rolls. As we were waiting for our turn to be served, Candy took more pictures.
After the dinner, the Marines introduced themselves. They came from Maine, Pennsylvania, Texas, Montana, and other states of the union. They were all thankful to the Club for inviting them to this friendly dinner.
Then they posed for a group picture with local elected officials.
After the Marines left, Club business continued with an impromptu presentation by Bruce Barrows. He talked mainly about the dire financial situation brought on by the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency.
The 2014 Cerritos Republican Club Board was sworn in by Bruce Barrows. They consisted of President Naresh Solanki, Vice President Becky Lingad, Treasurer Ben Campos, Programs Chair Matt Kauble, Ways and Means Chair Noel Jaimes, and Membership Chair Joan Pylman.
The Club would like to thank the following Gold Sponsors: George Ray and Naresh Solanki and the following Silver Sponsors: Pino Pathak, Joan Pylman, and Rick Royse for their generosity in underwriting much of this dinner. The Club also thanks the many members who donated toward the cost of the dinners for the 1st CEB Marines.
The meeting was adjourned.
Before we left, Candy photographed Tracy Winkler with Joanne Witt.
CRC General Meeting November 12, 2013
At the November general meeting, Joan Pylman and Dixie Primosch showed the PowerPoint presentation that had been created in 2003 that were in the time capsule that had been created in 2003 and was opened at the 20th anniversary celebration last month. Dixie narrated the PowerPoint slides with interesting remembrances of the first ten years of our Club.
After the Anniversary presentation, the Slate of Officers for 2014 was presented to the membership; nominations from the floor was opened. Seeing none, the nominations were closed. The slate was voted on and elected: Naresh Solanki, Becky Lingad, and Ben Campos were elected President, Vice President, and Treasurer respectively. No one was nominated for Secretary. Returning Chairpersons are Matt Kauble for Programs, Noel Jaimes for Ways and Means, and Joan Pylman for Membership.
Matt Kauble gave a synopsis of the November 5 election outcome. Soo Yoo was elected to the ABC Board of Education, coming in second place. Olympia Chen was third in that race. Ted Edminston did not gain a seat on the Bellflower School Board; John Lyon lost his seat on the Artesia City Council.
Refreshment were provided by Joanne Witt, member of the Hospitality Committee.
Members who were present picked up their Membership Renewal Statement for 2014. Renewals are due by the general meeting in January.
Members were reminded of the Christmas Dinner meeting and officer installation on December 10 at 6:30 p.m. The club is hosting Marines from Camp Pendleton 1st CEB. Remember to bring unwrapped toys for them.
Thanks to John Dawson for the photos.
Unofficial November 5 Election Results
as of November 15 14:29
| ABC Unified School Governing Board Member (top 3 elected) | ||
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
| Lynda Johnson | 4514 | 28.01 |
| Soo Y Yoo (CRC member) | 4177 | 25.92 |
| Olympia Chen | 3686 | 22.87 |
| Daniel Fierro | 1923 | 11.93 |
| Ethan L Robinson | 1815 | 11.26 |
CRC General Meeting October 14, 2013
The October General meeting was held at Frantone's Pizza and Spaghetti Villa in Cerritos. It was also a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Cerritos Republican Club. Over fifty members and guests partook of the delicious Italian food. Charter members and past presidents were invited to this event planned by Noel Jaimes and executed by Janice and John Dawson. Joan Pylman and Dixie Primosch emceed the program portion of this occasion. Each of the three Charter Members in attendance---Phil Hawkins, Jim Weisenberger, and Jim Mirrotto---took turns to reflect on how the Cerritos Republican Club originated in 1993.