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Republican Executive Committee
Saint Lucie County
Minutes of the Republican Executive Committee Meeting
March 13,2025
As submitted by Jennifer Love, SLC REC Secretary
Call to Order: 6:02 pm by Chairman James
Prayer: Led by Pastor John Giorgis
Pledge Of Allegiance: Led By Veterans and Active Military Members
Confirmation of Quorum: 46 members
Chairman’s Statement: Welcome, “Democrats are on a path to Destruction!” Their talking
points: “taking away Social Security, abolishing the Department of Education means no food for
children….”
*We need boots on the ground now to start training for the next election. The RPOF is asking
for members/volunteers to start phone banking.
*We are more than a membership, not a “club.”
*Social media will play big part in attracting more members, please like and share! Take
pictures and send to Gina Carvelli, she will be the administrator of SM accounts.
*No more paper voter registration forms-mistakes made will result in fines ($5,000.00) All
application ae going to online.
*Strategic planning: training will be made available for responsible and organized members to
handle their precincts. No longer will we be using paper Voter Registration forms; errors can be
fined $5000.00
Treasurers Report by Judy Glass:
Balance: $18,305.84
Expenses: $4982.86
Income: total $9833.81- $7149.18 from Clay Shoot, $1610.00 donation from Brian Mast’s
campaign, $772.00 from merchandise donations and $1200.00 credit from insurance
overpayment.
Martha Hornsby donated $1000.00 at tonight’s meeting.
Roberts Tip of the month: “Making a motion” Stand, “I move to or I motion, followed by a
second-discussion-vote. No interruptions! “Point of order “moving topic back on track.
Swearing in of New Members: Hope Marie Eckenrode, John Michael Gurrieri, Gabrielle
Suzanne Haiback and Hugh Jack Jennings. John Giorgis made motion to approve, and it was
seconded by Bill Dover
Approval of February minutes: Jeff Levine made motion to approve, second to approve was
made by several members.
State Committeewoman/Committeeman report: Laura Roscoe thanked everyone for their
continued support, mentions that there are many events coming. She will be in Tallahassee
3/20and 3/21 then 4/1 she will be in DC. Anthony Bona was unable to attended tonight’s
meeting.
Guest: Ralph Villani who makes short documentaries for U-Tube, will be filming tonight’s
meeting and the presentation of the St Lucie County BOCC.
Guest Speakers: St Lucie County BOCC, Larry Leet, Erin Lowry, Jamie Fowler, Kathy Townsend
and James Clasby
Each commissioner took turns answering questions put forth from the members such as: The
Sunshine Law, Infrastructure, Shortages of Medical Services, Reductions of Property Taxes, and
Insurance. Each one gave very informative answers. Additional topics covered: Garbage trucks
coming from Miami-Dade, Community College bringing a trade school choice to the area,
possible Surf Park, an abortion clinic across the street from a school, Buckees coming to the
area and the income that it will generate and the gas tax. It was mentioned that some are
willing to meet within neighborhood groups. Erin Lowry recognized members who volunteer
for the CBC (Citizen’s Budget Committee): Joe Lowry Sr., Marty Zientz and Jennifer Love
Old Business: Loyalty Oath, the RPOF has changed the verbiage, so all need to re-sign and be
submitted before April first.
New Business:
Mike Decker gave an update on the Clay Shoot (3/29/25)
Lincoln Day Dinner will be held October 11,2025 with special guest Byron Donalds
Mark Gotz gave an update on the audit of Vote by Mail envelopes. He was joined by James
Clasby and Dana Trabulsy.
Member Recognition: Larry Jennings recognized Scott Brown for his dedication at the REC
booth during the county fair.
Adjourn 7:23