A LETTER FROM MATT McCOY

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NOVEMBER MEETING

Our November meeting was very well attended. We are greatfull to those who make time in their busy schedules to attend our meetings. We would also like to thank Lenny Sinacore from the U.S. Submarine Veterans for being our guest speaker at our November meeting. Lenny spoke about the history of submarines and shared some of his own experiences in the submarine service. I know by the feedback that everyone found what he had to say very interesting.

SOLDIER FUND

Thanks to your generosity, our Holiday gift drive for our troops is a huge success. The response in the short time we had to make this happen has been outstanding. Many items have been donated and almost $500 in cash. The items were packed and readied for shipment on Sunday, November 19 and by the time you read this, should be well on their way to Jason Walsh and Matt McCoy to share with their units. Arlien Cohen and Theresa Sperduto, who co-chaired the project, did an outstanding job. Much thanks to both of them and to all who contributed.

VETERANS DAY

2006 ELECTION

Congratulations to all of our candidates who were victorious on Tuesday, and to the candidates who did not win, thank you for your valiant effort. We truly appreciate your dedication and hard work during the campaign and your willingness to step out into the public arena for the good of our Party and our community.

A very special "thank you" to all our members who pitched in and helped the candidates during the campaign. Let's keep it going and start planning for next year's election.

It was not a very good night for our party on the national level. The democrats now hold the majority in the both the House and Senate. Nancy Pelosi is now the Speaker of the House and Senator Harry Reid is the Senate Majority Leader. It will be an interesting two years. All we can do is pay attention and prepare for 2008.

Our next meeting is Tuesday, November 28th at 8 PM at the Selden Firehouse. All of our candidates and elected officials have an open invitation to attend our meetings. The door is always open.

OCTOBER MEETING

Past President and volunteer firefighter Tim Turner talks to our members about fire safety. October is Fire Prevention Month.




From left to right, 2nd Vice-President Ed Lenox, 1st Vice-President Gary Hudson, Treasurer Sue Callari, and Financial Secretary Terry Carman.






Second Vice-President Ed Lenox swears in new members Lou and Barbara Provenzano, Patrick Orlando, Diane Catinella and Frank DiBenedetto.

SEPTEMBER MEETING

Our "Meet the Candidates and 50th Anniversary Celebration" meeting was held on Tuesday, September 26th. It was a huge success. Many thanks to all who attended. Pictured above, from left to right, are past presidents Mike Ingoglia, Joe Callari, Dan Ricci, current president John Rago, Councilwoman Kathy Walsh who's mom, Grace Timms, was a past president, Tim Turner, Roe Callari, and Dolores DePasquale.

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU

Recently, Mike Ingoglia, Dan Ricci, and Gene Zanghi, all past presidents of our club, gathered at the home of our current president, John Rago, to help sort out and label pictures from our club's archives. They spent a very enjoyable evening reminiscing about old times. Thank you Mike, Dan and Gene for your help.

On This 5th Anniversary....

On this fifth anniversary of that awful day in September of 2001, we at Mid-Brookhaven Republican Club extend our deepest sympathy to the families of the innocent victims and our brave heroes who perished at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in a field in Pennsylvania. And to those who survived but still carry the physical and mental scars of that day with them, we offer comfort. To the thousands of brave servicemen and women serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the rest of the world to keep us save, we offer our unwavering support and gratitude. You are always in our hearts and prayers. Never forget.

CONGRATULATIONS TIM AND NATALIE!

All of us at Mid-Brookhaven Republican Club would like to congratulate our past President, Tim Turner and Natalie Kreitzman who were married on Saturday, August 12th. Best wishes to the new Mr. and Mrs. Turner for a long and happy life together. They make a terrific couple.

Congratulations is also in order to our Financial Secretary, Terry Carman, the mother of the groom.

ALL IN THE FAMILY!

Our own Councilwoman, Kathy Walsh was on hand to show her support for Scott Salimando at his "Road to Albany Celebration" at the Harborside Restaurant in Patchogue on Thursday, August 10th. Here she is pictured with Scott's mother, Gwen. Gwen was Vice-President of our club when Kathy's mother, Grace Timms was our President.

Mid-Brookhaven's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Disneyland is not the only one celebrating their 50th anniversary. So is Mid-Brookhaven. Our 50th Anniversary Celebration will take place at our regular meeting on Tuesday, September 26th, 2006. This is also our traditional "Meet the Candidates Night." So mark the date on your calendar and look for a special edition of our newsletter coming out in August with all the details of our celebration. Also, add this site to you favorites list and keep checking back with us. This site will be updated often with all of the things going on with our club, our candidates, and our party.

SCOTT SALIMANDO KICK-OFF RALLY

Scott Salimando, Republican candidate for the New York State Assembly in the 3rd District, kicked off his campaign at a rally held at Brookhaven Republican Headquarters in Medford on Saturday, July 15th. Here he is addressing the large enthusiastic crowd in attendance.



Pictured with Scott from left to right, Dean Murray who is Scott's campaign manager, President John Rago, 2nd Vice President Ed Lenox, 2 Year Director Joe Callari.





Italo Zanzi, Republican candidate for U.S. Congress in the 1st District, showing his support for Scott by attending the rally is pictured with Joe, John and Ed.






Scott Salimando shown with his family.

BOYLE RD. CLEANUP

We held our Boyle Rd. cleanup on Saturday, July 1st. Thanks to Arlene Hoffman, Linda Randolf, John and Pam Rago, and our own councilwoman Kathy Walsh for attending and doing such a fine job. We really could use more help, so please mark your calendars and try to make the remaining cleanups for the year. The dates are Saturday, September 30th and Saturday, October 21st. We meet at 9:30 in the Blockbuster parking lot. Hope to see you there.

JUNE 25, 2006 MEETING

Republican candidate for the New York State
Assembly from the 4th District Bruce Bennett
addresses members at the June meeting.







Republican candidate for the New York State Assembly from the 3rd District,
Scott Salimando at our June Meeting.





Our guest speaker,
John Cortez Jr. from Brookhaven Wheelchair Athletes, Inc.