Cerritos Republican Club
Accomplishments

Pride In Our Membership!

• Since our inception, we have grown to a very diversified membership of 135 Republican volunteers.
• Many of our members are current or recently retired elected public officials in the following offices:
• ABC School Board  - six have served to date
• Cerritos City Council - six have served to date
• Current Los Angeles County Supervisor
• Former State Assemblyman
• former U.S. Congressman
• Current elected Director of Central Basin Water District
• Many of our members have been appointed to committees or commissions of either the ABC School District, the Cerritos City Council or the  L.A. County Supervisors.
• Our membership is comprised of volunteers who reside not only in Cerritos, but Artesia, Downey, Lakewood, Long Beach, Norwalk and Whittier.

• Don Knabe, LA Co Supervisor: "State of the County"  Is the County prepared to protect us from a terrorist attack?  What is being done in this area?
• Dr. Barbara Stone, Rio Hondo Community College Trustee (retired) and Political Science Professor, Cal State Fullerton:  "Understanding the Primary Ballot Initiatives" also:  Discussion of the candidates for State Office--and political outlook for Republicans.
• Susan Brooks, "U.S. Security--the issue of China"
• Dr. Ronald Barnes, Superintendent on his Vision for the ABC School District
• Art Gallucci, Cerritos City Manager: "State of the City of Cerritos"
• U.S. Congressman Ed Royce--Discussion of Issues facing the U.S. Congress
• Alexandria Coronado, Anaheim Union High School Trustee, "Who Pays to Educate Illegal Immigrants?"
• Capital Resources:  Pending Gay Rights Bills in Sacramento
• Randall Herrst: Gun Control discussion
• Joe Vicente, "What's happening with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)? The Burning Controversy!
• Craig McCormick, Dixie Primosch, Marilyn Rubio-School Board Members:  "Current Issues Regarding the ABC School District."
• Representatives speaking on the following ballot initiatives:  Prop 22-Marriage Initiative, Indian Gaming Proposition, and the Anti-Union Initiative
• Bill Alford:  Discussed Artesia High School Boys Basketball scandal regarding the recruiting of out-of-district and foreign student players.  Press Telegram newspaper revealing of issue and CIF sanctions on Artesia High School as a result.
• Phil Hawkins, Director of the Central Basin Water District and Darryl Miller, CEO of this district--both discuss the history of and political dynamics of water supply in this basin and in California. "How water affects us in California, and is it safe from terrorist attack?
• Richard Hollingsworth CEO, Gateway Cities (includes 27 cities) discussed how Cerritos is impacted by our neighboring cities.  This is a regional council of governments created in 1996.
• Judge Roy Paul of the Los Angeles Superior Court discussed the reorganization of the court system in California and how the new  jury duty system affects each of us in doing our duty as a juror.

• Conducted the ABC School Board Candidate's Forum with presentations also from Cerritos College Trustee's Candidate's Forum.  Also sponsored Cerritos City Council Candidate's Forum.
• Provided a Club Social and Fundraiser for Grace Hu, candidate for State Assembly and Marilyn Lyon, candidate for State Senate.
• Supported and volunteered for club members seeking City Council and ABC School Board positions during local elections.
• Hosted an Oratorical Presentation of Student Essays from our local high school civics classes - presented awards for meritorious entries.
• Club Members decorate and volunteer in a food booth at the annual Cerritos Let Freedom Ring event on July 4th.
• Supported and attended local Community Prayer Breakfast in Cerritos.
• Provide Club members with our free monthly community newsletter featuring articles prepared by our local, county, state, and congressional elected officials.
• Major sponsor of 2 tables with CRC members in the Boy Scouts of America Annual "Good Scout Award Dinner honoring Hon. Ed Royce."
• Kick-off of Campaign to elect Tim Escobar to the new 39th Congressional District.  Presented by CRC and Hon. Ed Royce and Supervisor Don Knabe.
• Club members volunteered in decorating the City of Cerritos float in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses New Year's parade.