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UPDATE - Important News - New Commissioner to be Appointed

The Robinson Board of Commissioners plan on appointing a new Commissioner on Monday, February 6, 2012. We need you to attend this meeting to rally against the Democrats continuing to serve their self-interests. [read more...]

Important News - New Commissioner to be Appointed

The Robinson Board of Commissioners plan on appointing a new Commissioner on Monday, February 6, 2012. We need you to attend this meeting to rally against the Democrats continuing to serve their self-interests. [read more...]

Special Robinson Commissioners Meeting - 2/3/2012

The Robinson Board of Commissioners has called a "special" meeting to presumably appoint a new Commissioner on Friday, February 3, 2012. We need you to attend this meeting to rally against the Democrats continuing to serve self-interests. [read more...]

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays from RCRT [read more...]

Veterans Day

Remember our veterans and active military personnel this Veterans Day [read more...]

WE WON!!! (and we lost...)

The exciting news of the election is that our endorsed candidates for Montour School Board, Scott Suess and Duane Faith, won two of the three seats up for contention in their district. Congratulations to Scott and Duane! We wish them success in serving their four-year terms and look forward to their leading Montour to a brighter future. The not-so-good news is that our endorsed candidates for Robinson Township Commissioner, Michael Malinsky and Jerry Brouker, were unsuccessful in their campaign to win the two Robinson Township Commissioner seats up for grabs. RCRT wants to thank all the folks that helped us during this election cycle. The support we received was amazing given that this was only our second election cycle to be a part of. The candidates also thank all that helped over the past several months. The candidates give great thanks to their families, who supported them in their campaigns while they spent many nights out knocking on doors, making phone calls, and developing their campaign strategies. This could have not been done without family support. There is another election in two years. It will be here before you know it and WE WILL BE READY. [read more...]

It's Election Day!

, GET OUT THE VOTE!

• Michael Malinsky and Jerry Brouker for Robinson Township Commissioner
• Scott Suess and Duane Faith for Montour School Board
After all of the work we've done this year, it all comes down to this. We have had a tremendous amount of support from residents and RCRT committee members and friends have truly given their all to make this a successful day for us and we thank everyone for their efforts. Each and every vote counts! We can win, but we need your support! Please come out and vote!

A Clean Campaign?

Ernie Ricci sent a letter to Republicans stating, among other things, that the Committee for Education First pledged to run a clean campaign – no personal attacks. Yet in that very same letter, Mr. Ricci personally attacks family members of RCRT endorsed candidates Scott Suess for Montour School Board and Michael Malinsky for Robinson Township Commissioner. VOTE NOVEMBER 8 MALINSKY AND BROUKER FOR ROBINSON TOWNSHIP COMMISSIONER VOTE NOVEMBER 8 SUESS AND FAITH FOR MONTOUR SCHOOL BOARD VOTE for our endorsed candidates because they care about you, your children, and the future of the Montour School District and Robinson Township. They are focused on the issues not personal attacks. Who is Ernie Ricci? Mr. Ricci is the President of the Committee for Education First and apparently is unaware of what the terms “clean campaign” and “personal attacks” mean. He, like his partner Jack Earl, Treasurer of the Committee for Education First, like to attack the families of these candidates rather than let you know about the true issues about the School District and Township. Do you want to vote for candidates backed by these people? Let’s set some things straight…RCRT was focused on the Township Board of Commissioners for the 2009 [...] [read more...]

What's Wrong With Jack?!?!

Why is Committee for Education First Treasurer Jack Earl offended by independent professional women? [read more...]

Election Day is November 8

Election Day is closing in. Visit our new home page to read about our endorsed candidates. [read more...]

UPDATED: Third Annual Picnic

Please join us on Sunday, August 14, 2011 from 3 pm to 7 pm for our Third Annual Cookout at the Brothers Grimm. [read more...]

Third Annual Picnic

Please join us on Sunday, August 14, 2011 from 3 pm to 7 pm for our Third Annual Cookout at the Brothers Grimm. [read more...]

Town Hall about Jobs and Economic Growth in PA

We have been asked to share this information with our RCRT supporters: Dear Concerned Pennsylvanian, Pennsylvania has one of the worst climates for job creation in the nation. The good news is that positive change is beginning to occur. We achieved a huge, hard-fought victory recently when Gov. Tom Corbett signed into law commonsense unemployment compensation and lawsuit abuse reforms, and a state budget that controls government spending that has grown beyond taxpayers’ ability to pay. However, there is still much more work to be done to improve the Commonwealth’s competitive standing. Citizens to Protect PA Jobs has invited Gene Barr, vice president of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, to participate in a series of town hall meetings regarding the future of job creation and economic growth in the state. Barr will discuss policy changes needed to continue Pennsylvania on the path to prosperity; field questions from attendees; and let us know what we can do to help enact pro-jobs legislation. I hope you will participate in this informative session featuring Gene Barr, elected officials from across the area and fellow concerned citizens. Event Details: A free public forum regarding job creation and economic growth in Pennsylvania Where: [...] [read more...]

Raja Town Hall in Robinson

Join us on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 1:00 pm for a town hall meeting with, Raja, Allegheny County Executive Candidate, at the Brothers Grimm. [read more...]

Thank You from Scott and Duane

Our endorsed candidates for Montour School Board, Scott Suess and Duane Faith thank everyone that voted for them in the May 17 primary.  Scott and Duane will both be on the ballot in November and hope that you continue to support them in their pursuit of seats on the School Board.  We are encouraged by the results of the primary and are ready for the battle leading up to the general election in November. We'll keep you updated as we continue campaigning for Scott and Duane and also for Michael Malinsky and Jerry Brouker for Robinson Township Commissioner. Thanks again and have a great summer!

Vote Suess and Faith for Montour School Board on May 17,2011

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Tuesday, May 17 is Election Day. We need your help!!

The Republican Committee of Robinson Township is endorsing SCOTT SUESS and DUANE FAITH for the Montour School Board. These are the only two candidates we are endorsing and are asking you to support on May 17. We are not endorsing any other candidates and are not affiliated with any other candidates, groups or committees.

Reasons to vote for SCOTT SUESS and DUANE FAITH:

SCOTT SUESS and DUANE FAITH have 6 daughters all under the age of 13 in the School District. * Quality in education is as critical to them as it is to you * Their opponents have NO children at the grade school level * In fact, for the next school year, only one opponent will have a child in high school

SCOTT SUESS and DUANE FAITH are NOT current School Board members * Their opponents are either a current School Board member or are running hand and hand with one

SCOTT SUESS and DUANE FAITH are both business professionals and have MBA's from Robert Morris University

SCOTT SUESS and DUANE FAITH have absolutely NO ties to the "Establishment" as outlined in the April 3, 2011, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette front page article. We encourage you to read the entire article.

Vote for SCOTT SUESS and DUANE FAITH this Tuesday, May 17th - Election Day!!!

Our kids can't afford for you to stay home on Election Day. Please forward this e-mail to all your friends and neighbors and encourage them to vote!

Vote Suess and Faith for Montour School Board

The Republican Committee of Robinson Township proudly endorses Scott Suess and Duane Faith for Montour School Board. Please support these candidates and voter for them on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. [read more...]

Montour School District Politics Revealed

An article in the April 4, 2011 edition of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette makes some interesting revelations about the inner workings of the Montour School District and questions who really is in charge. [read more...]

Petition Signing Party - More Details

Dear , Final reminder, folks! We are having our Petition Signing Party March 6 from 2:00 - 5:00 at the Brothers Grimm. The cost is $5, which includes a buffet. You are on your own for drinks. Congressman Tim Murphy has confirmed that he will attend the event. The Republican Committee of Allegheny County (RCAC) has invited other local committees, including Moon, South Fayette, Collier, Kennedy and Sewickley. RCAC has also invited candidates for Allegheny County office, including:

• Chief Executive candidates: Chuck McCullough, Patti Weaver, and Raja.
• County Controller candidate: Bob Howard
• County Treasurer candidate: Ned Pfeifer

There will also be various candidates for local offices. So please come out to have a good time and to meet and learn about the candidates and help them get as many signatures as they can. Have a great day!

Meet the Candidates and Petition Signing Party

We are planning an event to get petition signatures and to meet some of the candidates not only for Robinson Township and the Montour School Board, but also for candidates in North Fayette, Findlay, Moon, Collier, and Allegheny County. Here are the details:

• Place: Brother's Grimm
• March 6, 2011
• Time: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
• $5.00 buffet
• Cash bar

So come out and spend some time with friends and like-minded individuals and help the candidates get the signatures they need to get get on ballot for the May primary. We look forward to seeing you there.

Let's Get Ready!

It's time for us to gear up for this year's local elections. [read more...]

Election 2011

Dear , As you may know, 2011 is a very important election year for us locally. The Robinson Township Board of Commissioners has two (2) seats up for election and the Montour School Board has three (3). Because we are looking for the best people to fill these positions, the Republican Committee of Robinson Township is reaching out to seek your help to find qualified individuals to run for Robinson Township Commissioner and for Montour School Board. If you, or anyone you know, are interested in running for any of these open seats, please send an email to candidate@robinsongop.org. Please include the perspective candidate's name, street address (for district identification), the position for which they are interested, and the individual's phone number. We greatly appreciate your help in our efforts to make Robinson Township and the Montour School District better for us all! Thank you, Republican Committee of Robinson Township

A Great Election!

Congratulations to the successful GOP candidates! [read more...]

A Great Election!

Congratulations to the successful GOP candidates! [read more...]

Marcellus Shale Drilling Presentation

The Robinson Commissioners are hearing a presentation from Range Resources about Marcellus Shale drilling at the 11/1/2010 caucus meeting. The public is welcome to attend. [read more...]

Marcellus Shale Drilling Presentation

The Robinson Commissioners are hearing a presentation from Range Resources about Marcellus Shale drilling at the 11/1/2010 caucus meeting. The public is welcome to attend. [read more...]

November Election

Get out and vote for our endorsed candidates. [read more...]

Letters, Letters, and More Letters...

Commissioner Jesse Forquer continues to live in the past, now in letters to the editor, rather than focusing on how to fix today and the future. [read more...]

Latest Local News - 9/17/2010

A summary of recent local news related to the Robinson Township Commissioners and the Montour School Board. [read more...]

Labor Day Parade Help

Dear , Tom Corbett's campaign is asking for help at Monday's parade downtown. Here's the note from the campaign:

Just a gentle reminder that we are putting together an army to march with the General on Labor Day, September 6. If you're available to walk, Tom's group is #16. Please meet at the Center Avenue side of the Civic Arena at 9:30 a.m. and wear white if possible. Should you be an early riser, we can use help with balloons and materials at 8:00 a.m. at Oxford Center. We all appreciate all you do! Any questions, please don't hesitate to call me. Thanks - see you Monday! Mary Ann Eisenreich Tom Corbett for Governor 724-986-2056

Enjoy your Labor Day weekend!

Local News - August 31, 2010

Here's our periodic summary of news happenings in Robinson Township and the Montour School District from the Post-Gazette [read more...]

Local News - August 20, 2010

In case you haven't been able to keep up, here's a summary of what's been going on locally in Robinson Township and the Montour School District. [read more...]

2nd Annual Cookout a Success

Thanks to all those that came to our 2nd Annual Cookout. [read more...]

2nd Annual Cookout a Success

Thanks to all of those that attended our 2nd Annual Cookout to support the Republican Committee of Robinson Township. We all had a great time and look forward to continued success in the future. Republican Committee of Allegheny County Chair Jim Roddey, US Congressman Tim Murphy and US Congress Candidate Melissa Haluszczak all made great presentations to those in attendance as to why we need to get out and vote for our Republican Candidates this year in the national and state elections. Check out our pictures from the event. [read more...]

August 9, 2010 Robinson Commissioners Meeting

We apologize for the error in the link that was sent in the last email. The complete summary of the August 9, 2010 meeting can be found here. Technology bites us all every once in a while.

August 9, 2010 Robinson Commissioners’ Meeting

Some tempers flared at the August 9, 2010 Commissioners' meeting. Read on to find out what happened. [read more...]

Marcellus Shale Drilling in Robinson?

We have just learned that there will be a presentation made at tonight’s Robinson Township Board of Commissioners Caucus Meeting regarding drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus Formation within Robinson Township boundaries. This drilling, if allowed, could potentially do more harm to the Township than good without proper regulation. It will attract a significant amount of heavy equipment into the Township, which will accelereate the need for road repairs. As has previously been reported by RCRT and the Post-Gazette, the road program has already taken a back seat in the Township, so any additional road repair needs could likely result in higher taxes to the residents. The HBO documentary “Gaslands” discusses the potential environmental impact of this drilling.So while residents are not permitted to speak at the caucus meetings, we encourage you to attend this meeting to learn about the proposed drilling and to attend next week’s regular meeting and make your voice heard letting the Commissioners know that appropriate regulations need to be put in place (currently there are none) before allowing any drilling to happen. [read more...]

2nd Annual Picnic

Dear , The Republican Committee of Robinson Township is having its 2nd Annual Picnic on August 15, 2010 at the Brothers Grimm, 136 Old Beaver Grade Road, Coraopolis, PA. We would love to see you there. Congressman Tim Murphy and Republican Committee of Allegheny County Chair Jim Roddey are scheduled to attend. We also expect individuals representing other Republican political leaders to attend. We have sent newsletters and posted items on our website regarding the happenings in Robinson Township and the Montour School Board and will continue to do so. As you may know, next year is an election year for two Robinson Township Commissioner and three Montour School Board positions. Your contributions to RCRT will help us find and support candidates for these positions to improve the management of Robinson Township and the Montour School District.

July 12, 2010 Robinson Commissioners' Meeting

Highlights from the July 12, 2010 Robinson Township Commissioners' Meeting. [read more...]

Independence Day

July 4 is the date the Uni [read more...]

Montour School Board Meeting May 27, 2010

Raided Piggy Bank from Crestock Stock Photography The Montour School Board met last night. Here are some of the highlights: The Board approved a preliminary budget of about $55 million, which is $2 million greater than last year’s budget and requires no tax increase. As you may know, the School District has been sitting on [...] [read more...]

Montour School District's Millions

You may have seen us at meetings of the Robinson Township Commissioners asking the Democratic controlled Board why they have been consistently over budget in spending, why they don't have a properly staffed finance department, and why they won't... http://robinsongop.org/blog/2010/04/27/montour-school-districts-millions/

April 11, 2010 Fundraiser

Hi, We just wanted to drop you a quick note to remind you about our fundraiser on April 11, 2009 at the Brothers Grimm. Expected to attend our event are Congressman Tim Murphy, Republican Committee of Allegheny County Chairman Jim Roddey, County Councilman Vince Gastgab on behalf of Tom Corbett and Ben Wren on behalf of Pat Toomey. We hope to see you there.

Obama Says "Go For It"

This was President Obama's response to the Republican Party's campaign to repeal the health care law he signed earlier this week. The best he could muster was "Go for it." You would think that if this was such a great bill that he would easily be able to list several great reasons for not repealing it. Instead, he quotes Rocky Balboa in Rocky IV when he faces Ivan Drago in the ring. President Obama challenged the Republicans to repeal the law and see how well they fare with the voters. As I recall, polls stated that the majority of Americans did not want this bill passed. Maybe the President was provided contratidicting information from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), which apparently thinks this health care law will actually generate money and eliminate the deficit. Anyway, here's the story as posted at... http://robinsongop.org/blog/2010/03/25/obama-says-go-for-it/

A "Game Show" in the US Congress?

I just stumbled across this article on KDKA.com regarding the health care fiasco. When talking about leadership in an organzation, one thing that often comes up is the "tone at the top." Based on this article, it doesn't seem that the Democratic party has the proper tone. But such games are not only played on a national level, they are also played locally, which is why we ask you to join us at our meetings to support our Party and our candidates.Check our calendar for dates and times of meetings and other... http://robinsongop.org/blog/2010/03/20/a-game-show-in-the-us-congress/

Spirit of Lincoln Dinner

Last night, several of us from the RCRT attended the Spirit of Lincoln Dinner organized by the Republican Committee of Allegheny County (RCAC). The keynote speaker was Karl Rove, with comments also being made by US Congressman Tim Murphy, PA Attorney General and candidate for PA Governor Tom Corbett, and candidate for Lieutenant Governor Jim Cawley. An interview with Karl Rove is summarized in an article by the Tribune-Review. Our compliments to RCAC for a fine event. There were about 600 attendees, more than any previous RCAC Lincoln Dinner and we were proud to be a part of that. Our group had a wonderful time and enjoyed all of the speakers. Hopefully, RCRT can have a bigger group next year! Although many great points were made by all of the speakers, one thing is clear...it starts from the ground up by groups like ours. We need to support our local, county and state Republican incumbents and candidates. Let our voices be heard here in Robinson and join our fellow Republicans county, state and nationwide in letting the Democrats know that we are not going to sit quietly while they continue to increase spending and the size of government. Please join us at our future meetings to learn how you can help. Check our calendar for meeting dates and... http://robinsongop.org/blog/2010/03/13/spirit-of-lincoln-dinner/

Save the Date!

Please join us for our fundraiser on Sunday, April 11, 2010 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Brothers Grimm (map). Our special guest will be PA Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Corbett. We also expect other elected officials and current candidates to join us throughout the day. The admission fee is $20 and includes a buffet. More details to... http://robinsongop.org/blog/2010/03/10/save-the-date/

Meeting Cancelled

The RCRT meeting for Tuesday, February 9, 2010 has been cancelled. We will reschedule for next week and update everyone with the details.

Petition Signing Party

RCRT along with Republican Committees from Moon, Sewickley, North Fayette, and others, has organized a petition signing party. We will be signing petitions for Tim Murphy, Tom Corbett, Mark Mustio, and more. We may also be visited by one or more of these candidates. We will be meeting at the Brothers Grimm on Sunday, February 21, 2010 from 3 to 7. A buffet will be available for only $5 and a cash bar. So come help us get the signature our Republican candidates need to get on the ballot in May. Remember, you must be a registered Republican to sign a petition for a Republican... http://robinsongop.org/2010/02/06/petition-signing-party/

Montour considers closing high school during construction

The P-G reports on options being looked into by the Montour School District with respect to the high school renovations in advance of Thursday's School Board Meeting. And here is the P-G report on the meeting. You would think after this long, someone would be able to make some decisions. Register and let us hear your comments. Or you can log in using your Facebook, MySpace, or one of several other social networking accounts. We'll say it again...Massachusetts got it right! Now let's get it right in Robinson Township and the Montour School District in... http://robinsongop.org/2010/01/29/montour-considers-closing-high-school-during-construction/

Massachusetts Got It Right!

Scott Brown, a Republican, wins the special election in Massachusetts to fill the US Senate seat left by Ted Kennedy, and the Democrats cannot seem to agree on why they lost. If we can win that seat, we can win in Allegheny County, the Montour School District, and Robinson Township. We have about a year to hit the ground running with new candidates for the 2011 local elections and we can use your help. But we also need to support candidates for this year's elections. We will be posting more on that in the near... http://robinsongop.org/2010/01/20/massachusetts-got-it-right/

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to you and your families. RCRT wishes you all good health and prosperity in 2010. Remember our first meeting of the new year is January 6 at 7:00 pm at Niko's Coffee... http://robinsongop.org/2010/01/01/happy-new-year/

Thank You, Jerry

Although last night's Commissioners' meeting was not the last appearance Jerry Brouker will make as a Commissioner (more on that later), it was the last time he would have to participate in the Commissioners' Comments portion of a meeting. Jerry gave a very heartfelt speech, speaking of his days as a citizen's advocate leading up to being elected as a Commissioner in 2005, his time as a Commissioner and the 2009 election. He also spoke of individuals that have inspired him during his years of being involved in the political scene in Robinson Township and the Montour School District. Finally, he thanked all of those that have supported him throughout the years. We thank Jerry for his years of service and passion to do what he believed was right. The RCRT sincerely hopes that this is not the last we hear of Jerry and that he continues to fight for a better Robinson Township.

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Some other points from the meeting:

• There was a lenghy discussion on the refuse and recycling bid. Waste Management won the bid, which includes (finally) a greatly expanded recycling program that will include paper, magazines, certain types of cardboard, etc. So be on the lookout for details. However, it was interesting to note that a question raised by Commissioner Triko prompted a discussion revealing that the bid specs were sent out without being reviewed by the Commissioners.
• A new CPA firm was appointed. Commissioner Triko again raised some questions regarding the fee quoted by the firm with the lowest fee proposal and whether that firm could do it for the quoted fee based on various issues surrounding the audits performed by Case Sabatini and she asked to table the item until January, a motion that was voted down 3-2. The Democrat Commissioners seemed satisfied that the fee was proper based on an interview - during Executive Session - with that firm. The firm was hired by a vote of 3-2. Note that interviewing a potential CPA firm during Executive Session is improper, just as interviewing engineers during Executive Session was deemed improper several months ago.
It was one of the longer meetings, but it was worth it to hear Jerry at the end. If you did not have a chance to hear Jerry's speech, you can catch rebroadcasts of the Commissioners Meeting every Tuesday at 7pm between now and the next meeting on the local cable access channel. A reminder that the Commissioners are holding a budget hearing on December 28 at 12:00 and plan on voting on the budget immediately after the hearing. Based on history, we have little confidence in the budget making process and the accuracy of the budget. We encourage everyone to come to the hearing and make your voice heard that the Township needs to have people on staff that can maintain accurate financial records on which to prepare an accurate budget. Finally, a couple of administrative notes that we hope don't lost in the length of this post. First, just under the title of each post on our website, there is a "Leave a comment" link. We encourage you to comment on our posts so we know your thoughts and feelings and can direct our elected officials and future candiates in the needs of the citizens. You do have to log in to comment. You can create an account with us, or you can log in with your account from Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, or others. So please, let us know how you feel. Please also note that comments are moderated. The last administrative note is that we are changing. RCRT was organized in the middle of a heated election run (as evidenced by the narrow margins between candidates in the November election) and we just kind of went with the flow. Now that the election is over and we have some room to breathe, we are taking time to create a formal mission, goals, and a long-range plan for our events and to get us to the next local election cycle in 2011. We again encourage all Robinson Republicans to attend our meetings, which are posted on the website, to help us meet our... http://robinsongop.org/2009/12/15/thank-you-jerry/

In the News...

Sent on: 2009-12-11 13:40:34
Here's a nice Post-Gazette article regarding the absentee ballots in the November 3, 2009 Commissioner's race:
• Losing candidate in Robinson vows to fight on
Also from the December 10, 2009 edition of the Post-Gazette regarding the vacant School Board position:

Bill Ewonce was re-elected president and Cindy Morrow was re-elected vice president Tuesday night. In a special business meeting, the board appointed Robinson business owner Jay Richards to fill the Region 2 seat vacated by Andrew Julius, for a two-year term. John Mosimann, Joyce Snell, Ron Smith and Ms. Morrow were sworn in after winning re-election to the board. Meetings will be at 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday in the Large Group Instruction room at David E. Williams Middle... http://robinsongop.org/2009/12/11/in-the-news/

Election Appeal Results

Sent on: 2009-12-03 10:07:21

As some of you may know, Robinson Commissioner candidate Jerry Brouker filed an appeal related to the absentee ballots in various districts and to how certified poll watchers were not permitted to carry out their legally permitted duties on election day. The hearing was yesterday and, although no absentee ballots were thrown out, Judge James did state that based on the apparent minimal amount of time in which it took some districts to count the absentee ballots, there almost had to be "peeking" before the polls closed. Judge James also agreed that the watchers not being allowed into the polling places after the polls closed was improper. You can read more details in stories printed in the Post-Gazette and the Tribune-Review, so we won't rehash the details here. However, this is an important step for the Republican Party in Robinson. RCRT wants to ensure that the election process is handled fairly, properly, and in accordance with the law. RCRT is still in its infancy, being formally organized earlier this year, and we are still learning. But we are growing and we are becoming stronger. We urge you to join us at our future meetings (check our events calendar) and to invite your friends to do the same. It was a close race this year, but with your help we can win in 2011. Please contact us if you are interested in joining our cause. Also, continue to visit our website to keep up with important announcements and future... http://robinsongop.org/2009/12/03/election-appeal-results/

Dates to Remember

Sent on: 2009-11-28 09:02:03

Dear , We hope you had a great Thanksgiving holiday. We also wish you all the best during this holiday season. We've had a little break after the election, but it's time to get back to work. Although the next election may seem far away, we only really have a little over a year to get ready for the May 2011 primary, so we need to start planning now! We have some things coming up over the next month or so that we wanted to make you all aware are:

• December 2 at 7:00 pm, RCRT meeting at Niko's Coffee House.
• December 14 at 7:00 pm Robinson Commissioners' meeting at which Jerry Brouker will give his farewell speech. After the meeting, we will be gathering at the Brothers Grimm.
• We are planning another event to happen in the next month or so to start building funds for our next local election cycle. We'll keep you posed on that one as we are still hammering out the details.
The Republican Committee of Robinson Township

Absentee Ballot Investigation

Sent on: 2009-11-12 21:59:04
As noted in a previous post, our endorsed candidate for one of the Robinson Township Commissioner positions, Jerry Brouker, was not successful in his bid for re-election. It was a close race, with the difference between Ron Shiwarski, the only Democrat to win a Commissioners spot in this election, and Mr. Brouker being only 64 votes. The official position of RCRT is that Mr. Brouker is not conceding the election and that we are working with the Republican Committee of Allegheny County to determine our options only in relation to the treatment of the poll watchers in three districts as related to their opportunity to observe the counting of the absentee ballots in those districts after the polls closed. You can read more about this issue in the... http://robinsongop.org/2009/11/12/absentee-ballot-investigation/

Thank You

Sent on: 2009-11-04 13:28:10
Well, folks, it didn't turn out how we had hoped. According to the "unofficial" results on the Allegheny County website, Stephanie Triko-Selelyo was re-elected as Commissioner and Ed "Tex" Ritter for Treasurer. In addition, fellow Republican Jesse Forquer, who ran independently of RCRT, was elected to his first term as Commissioner. Jerry Brouker was not successful in his re-election bid. It was a close race. RCRT and our endorsed thank all of you that helped us through this campaign. It was a tough battle, but we will regroup and we will battle again. The next election involving the Robinson Township Commissioners and the Montour School Board Directors is in two years. We need to start getting ready for the next primary in May 2011, which, if you think about it, doesn't give us a whole lot of time to get things rolling again. The website will remain active. Keep checking back for new posts, meeting announcements, and event announcements. Thanks again for all of your support. The Republican Committee of Robinson... http://robinsongop.org/2009/11/04/thank-you/

Get out and Vote!

Sent on: 2009-11-02 12:47:27
Friends, We are almost there. Tomorrow, November 3, is Election Day. Although many consider this an "off year" as far as elections are concerned, it is important you come out to vote to make your voice heard and to help our Republican candidates. In local elections, just a handful of votes can make a big difference in who wins the election. We did it four years ago and we can do it again with your help. It is time for change in Robinson Township and our Republican candidates are ready to make it happen. We are asking you to vote for our Republican candidates tomorrow, November 3. The polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm. We look forward to seeing you at the polls to vote for Common Sense Government. You can check our endorsed candidates page for the full slate of candidates we support for local, county and state offices. Please also join us post-election at the Brothers Grimm (map) starting after the polls close at 8 pm. We will have individuals reporting results from the various Township polling places throughout the... http://robinsongop.org/2009/11/02/get-out-and-vote/

Glen Meakem Speaking at Montour Heights Country Club

Sent on: 2009-10-26 19:43:34
Our neighbors over at the Republican Committee of Moon Township are hosting Glen Meakem, co-founder and former Chairman and CEO of FreeMarkets, and is the co-founder and Managing Director of Meakem Beaker Venture Capital. Both originating in Pittsburgh. Mr. Meakem also hosts a weekly radio program that can be heard on WPBG 104.7 Saturdays from noon to 1pm and on Sundays from 8am to 9am. At this event, Mr. Meakem's presentation will be on America's Economic Future. This is short notice, however, as the event is Wednesday, October 28 See the flyer for more... http://robinsongop.org/2009/10/26/glen-meakem-speaking-at-montour-heights-country-club/

Special Pre-Election Meeting

Sent on: 2009-10-26 13:24:23
We are having a special pre-election meeting Thursday, October 29, at 7 pm at Niko's Coffee House (map). We will be making our final plans for working polls and other things that have to be taken care of on election day. If you are interested in helping our endorsed candidates on election day are welcome to attend this meeting. Even if you cannot volunteer to help, it is important to get out and vote on November 3. Vote for Common Sense Government and have your voice be... http://robinsongop.org/2009/10/26/special-pre-election-meeting/

A Message from Jerry

Sent on: 2009-10-15 09:40:16
Commissioner Jerry Brouker has a message he would like to share with you and encourages you to share it with your family and friends. Please read A Message from... http://robinsongop.org/2009/10/15/a-message-from-jerry/

A Message from Stephanie

Sent on: 2009-10-12 16:15:31
Robinson Township Commissioner and current Republican candidate Stephanie Triko-Selelyo has a message to share about her experiences as a Commissioner and what she, Commissioner Jerry Brouker, and Treasuer Ed "Tex" Ritter have done over the past four years. Please take a look and encourage your friends to do the same. A Message from Stephanie You can find other facts about Commissioners Triko-Selelyo and Brouker and Treasurer Ritter on our updated home... http://robinsongop.org/2009/10/12/a-message-from-stephanie/

Coffee and Dessert with Congressman Tim Murphy

Sent on: 2009-10-08 10:54:46
Dear , As you may or may not know, the RCRT website was down for a couple of days. During that time, we used an alternate method of sending a reminder email about our event with Congressman Tim Murphy. We were just made aware that the link to register for that event may have not worked properly. As much as we do not want to send excessive emails, we want you to know that the event is still scheduled and you can still register. We apologize for any confusion of inconvenience this may have caused. The original email message with a (hopefully!) working registration link is below. If you still cannot register through our website, please email your name, email, and address to events@robinsongop.org and we will make sure you are registered. Thank you. ---------------------------------- Please join us for Coffee and Dessert with United States CONGRESSMAN TIM MURPHY! Come hear Congressman Murphy discuss national and local issues and answer your questions. Local members of the Republican Committees of Robinson, Moon and Collier Townships and candidates representing these municipalities will also be attending this event and will be available to discuss issues with you. Date: Saturday, October 10, 2009 Time: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Sonoma Ridge Clubhouse, Moon Township. See below for directions. Space is limited, so reservations are required. Please use the link provided below to register. Please also feel free to share this email with others that might be interested. RSVPs must be received no later than Tuesday October 6. There is no fee for attending this event. Register for Coffee and Dessert and Congressman Tim Murphy DIRECTIONS TO SONOMA RIDGE CLUBHOUSE: See location and get directions via Google Maps or see below. From Steubenville Pike: Turn onto Beaver Grade Road. Go approx. 1.3 miles to the stop sign at the intersection of Beaver Grade and Clever Road. Turn left to continue to Beaver Grade Road. Go approx. 0.5 miles and bear right to continue on Beaver Grade Road. After approx. 0.7 miles, turn right into the Sonoma Ridge development. Clubhouse is approx. .1 miles on the left. From YMCA on Moutour Run Road: Continue past the YMCA and make the first left onto Beaver Grade Road. After approx. 0.7 miles, turn right into the Sonoma Ridge development. Clubhouse is approx. .1 miles on the left. From Coraopolis Heights Road: Take Beaver Grade Road approx. 3 miles. Turn right into the Sonoma Ridge development. Clubhouse is approx. .1 miles on the left.

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