MARCH MEETING

We had a very good meeting on March 27th. Thank you to our new Brookhaven Republican Chairman, Jesse Garcia for stopping by and addressing our club. Also, thank you to Suffolk County District Court Judge Kevin J. Crowley (he is the one with the American flag tie) for being our guest speaker for the month, Suffolk County District Court Judge William J. Burke, who made a return visit, and to Arlene Hoffman, who gave her annual income tax tips.

We also elected our slate of officers for 2007-2008. The officers are the same as last year with the exception of Tim Turner for 3 Year Director. Our induction of officers will take place at our next meeting, which is Tuesday, April 24.

ANNUAL FIRE AND EMERGENCY DINNER

On March 29, 2007, Mid-Brookhaven Republican Club member Diane Collins attended the 19th Annual Fire and Emergency Services Dinner in Washington, DC. The dinner is sponsored by the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI), a nonprofit, nonpartisan policy institute designed to educate members of Congress about the needs and challenges of our nation's fire and emergency services so that the federal government provides the types of training and funding needed by our first responders. Prior to the dinner, she had the opportunity to attend the CFSI Board of Directors Reception where she met Congressional Fire Services Caucus co-Chair Senator John McCain.

Diane is currently Director of Government Relations for James Lee Witt Associates (JLWA), a unit of GlobalOptions Group (OTCBB: GLOI) in its Washington DC office.

BACK IN THE USA!

Congratulations to Jason Walsh for recently returning to the U.S. from a tour in Afghanistan. Jason is the son of Kathy Bill Walsh. Kathy is our councilwoman from the Third Council District. Pictured is a jubilant Kathy and and her son, Jason.

WELCOME HOME JASON!

THANK YOU FROM A GRATEFUL NATION AND A GRATEFUL COMMUNITY FOR YOUR

BRAVE SERVICE.

STREET NAMED FOR JOHN PETER SOLTAN

A new sign was posted on Elizabeth Court in Selden on January 24, 2007 in memory of John Peter Soltan, who tragically lost his life in an auto accident on May 16, 2004 at the age or 24.

The sign was made possible through the efforts of our own councilwoman from the Third Council District, Kathy Walsh.
John Peter's Mom, Mirtha Soltan said of Kathy; "She is a terrific lady and everybody loves her." We could not agree more.

Thank you Kathy for giving the Soltan family this fitting memorial. You have brought a little joy to their lives in this time of sorrow and grief.

If anyone would like to know more about John Peter Soltan, please click on the title of this posting.

JANUARY MEETING

Our January meeting was held on Tuesday, January 30th. It was very well attended, especially for a frigid night in January. We were honored by the presence of Lou Marcoccia, Jesse Garcia and Lou Gallo, who are all candidates for Brookhaven Republican Chairman. Each one addressed the membership about their vision for our Party. All three spoke of the need for us to come together as a Pary and stand behind whoever is chosen as the next Brookhaven Republican Party Chairman. We ask this of all the candidates. Once a Chairman is chosen, let us support that individual and work together to achieve our common, and most important objective; to win elections!

Thank you to Arlien Cohen and Joe Callari for informative talk on the duties and responsibilities of being a committee person.

We welcomed two new members at the meeting; Julia Wilson and Bill Faulk.

The most emotional moment of the meeting was when Paul McCoy read a letter we received from his son Matt thanking the Club for the packages sent to his unit for the Holidays. We wish Matt and all of our troops serving our country all the best and they are all in our prayers. If you wish to donate to our Soldier Fund you may send a check made out to Mid-Brookhaven Republican Club, note "Soldier Fund" on the check and mail to PO Box 91, Selden, NY 11784.

WINE TASTING AFTERNOON

A group of approximately forty people made up of elected officials, committee people and Republican supporters gathered at the home of Julia Wilson on Sunday, January 28th for a little wine tasting, good food and conversation. Hosted by Bill Faulk, the event was a huge success and a good time was had by all.

THANK YOU GENE

As you may already know, Gene Gerrard has decided to resign his position as Brookhaven Town Republican Leader. Although saddened to see him leave, we wish him all the best. His dedication and service to the town of Brookhaven for over fifty years is remarkable and greatly appreciated. When our party needed a leader, Gene unselfishly answered the call. We at Mid-Brookhaven Republican Club were proud to have him as our leader. He knows he has an open invitation to attend our meetings, and hope he will do so. Thank you Gene.