Our next meeting will be on Saturday, January 21 at the Looking Glass Restaurant at 329 Warfield Blvd. Dutch treat breakfast will be at 9:30 am, with the business meeting to start at 10:00. 

Breakfast is buffet style, so please send Patty Holland an email at holland_patty@yahoo.com or call her at 850-699-5077 to let her know if you plan on eating ASAP.

The Looking Glass is a Republican-owned restaurant that normally charges for their meeting rooms.  However, we do not get charged.  As such, please consider eating breakfast and supporting this business as they support us.  Breakfast is $15.54 including tax and gratuity.  Specialty drinks (and they are amazing) are extra.

Our speaker will be Robin Smith, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, who founded and heads Rivers Edge Alliance, a consulting firm with emphasis on project management, communications, and strategic planning with companies, campaigns and causes.

Robin is a weekly columnist for the Chattanooga Times-Free Press and the Patriot Post offering conservative analysis and commentary.

Smith has a unique background with experience as a nurse in the heart transplant program at the University of Alabama, Birmingham Hospital; almost two decades of sales and marketing in health care; history-making elected terms as the Tennessee Republican Party Chairman; and a small business owner.

Currently, Robin serves clients in the health care, non-profits and political sectors.

A wife of 30 years married to Scott Smith, a mother of two, Callie, 25 years old and Caleb, 23 years old, Robin has been a constant in the conservative Christian community in the Tennessee area through speaking, writing and volunteering.  Robin teaches Bible Study weekly at Abba’s House at Central Baptist Church in Hixson.

Robin Smith graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and is certified in Advanced Project Management from Stanford University, Palo Alto.

It’s time to celebrate the holidays with fun and fellowship!  Food, Fun, Prizes and more

• Bring a guest to the Christmas Party!
• The person who brings he most guests will win a beautiful holiday decoration from “Handmade for the Holidays” craft event!
• President Trump’s Cabinet Contest – winner receives a fabulous patriotic gift!
• Shani Simms (Owner of Seasons Market and President of the Young Republicans) is hosting a food drive this holiday season. Bring any non-perishable items to the party and we will box it up for her.
• We are playing political trivia so brush up!!!

We always have a lot of fun at this party – and this year we have a lot to celebrate!  Don’t miss out and bring a friend!

Our next meeting will be on Saturday, December 17 at the Looking Glass Restaurant at 329 Warfield Blvd. Dutch treat breakfast will be at 9:30 am, with the business meeting to start at 10:00. 

Breakfast is buffet style, so please send Patty Holland an email at holland_patty@yahoo.com or call her at 850-699-5077 to let her know if you plan on eating ASAP.

The Looking Glass is a Republican-owned restaurant that normally charges for their meeting rooms.  However, we do not get charged.  As such, please consider eating breakfast and supporting this business as they support us.  Breakfast is $15.54 including tax and gratuity.  Specialty drinks (and they are amazing) are extra.

We are fortunate to have Steve Gill as our speaker in November!  Mr. Gill is the CEO and founder of Gill Media, Inc., and may be best known as a conservative talk radio host and television political analyst.  An attorney, he is also an adjunct professor at Belmont University. He has served in business and in government so his perspective is particularly unique.  He is also a strong friend of teachers and those in education and is a loyal supporter of Professional Educators of Tennessee.

This promises to be a fun and informative meeting so don’t miss it!

The meeting will be on Saturday, November 19 at the Looking Glass Restaurant at 329 Warfield Blvd. Dutch treat breakfast will be at 9:30 am, with the business meeting to start at 10:00. 

Breakfast is buffet style, so please send Patty Holland an email at holland_patty@yahoo.com or call her at 850-699-5077 to let her know if you plan on eating ASAP.

The Looking Glass is a Republican-owned restaurant that normally charges for their meeting rooms.  However, we do not get charged.  As such, please consider eating breakfast and supporting this business as they support us.  Breakfast is $15.54 including tax and gratuity.  Specialty drinks (and they are amazing) are extra.

Our next meeting will be on Saturday, October 15, at the Looking Glass Restaurant on Warfield Blvd, in Clarksville.  We have our breakfast at 9:30 with the business meeting to start at 10:00.  This month we are honored to have former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales as our speaker.  Please, if you plan on attending, RSVP quickly to Patty Holland at holland_patty@yahoo.com, or call her at 850-699-5077

Mr. Gonzales has just written a memoir of his experiences in the Bush White House and will be signing them at the meeting.   (You can buy them at the meeting but we recommend purchasing them before hand if possible).

From Amazon….

” True Faith and Allegiance is the highly-anticipated personal history from Alberto R. Gonzales, former Attorney General of the United States and former Counsel to the President—the only lawyer and only Hispanic to hold both these positions—an ultimate insider in the most tumultuous events in recent history. Born to a poor but proud working-class family in Humble, Texas, Gonzales was raised along with his seven siblings in a modest 2-bedroom home.  His loving and devout parents taught him the conservative values of hard work and accountability that motivated Gonzales to the highest echelons of power.  He was a confidante to President George W. Bush during the crucible of the 9/11 attacks, and he played a vital role in the administration’s immediate response to protect America and the far-reaching steps to prevent further harm.”

Editor’s Note:  I have had the privilege of hearing AG Gonzales speak in the past and he is motivating and inspiring.  If you only attend one meeting this year (and we hope you don’t come to just one!) this is it. 

Our next meeting will be on Saturday, August 20 at the Looking Glass Restaurant at 329 Warfield Blvd. Dutch treat breakfast will be at 9:30 am, with the business meeting to start at 10:00.  Breakfast is buffet style, so please send Patty Holland an email at holland_patty@yahoo.com  or call her at 850-699-5077 to let her know if you plan on eating ASAP.  We need to let the restaurant know how much food to prepare and that is very difficult if you do not RSVP.  Please help support this Republican-owned business by purchasing breakfast especially since they are giving us a DEAL on the room. Remember, friends and family are always welcome!

Our Speaker this Month – Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett

Jim Durrett is the Mayor of Montgomery County and was elected in August 2014.

Jim was born and raised in Montgomery County where he lives today with his wife Mary, a small business owner. Jim and Mary have three children, Jimmy, Thomas, and Paulina. They are the proud grandparents of Thomas, Reese and Walker Durrett. Jim grew up in a family of public servants, his father, Bobby Durrett, served on the Clarksville City Council for 26 years and his mother, Robin Durrett, worked the polls at every election he can remember. Jim and Mary are members of Cross Point Church.

Mayor Durrett went to work for the City of Clarksville at a young age, shoveling asphalt during the summers while attending Clarksville High School. After graduation, he attended the University of Tennessee and Austin Peay State University before returning to work full-time for the City of Clarksville. He served the citizens of Clarksville-Montgomery County for 20 years as Director of Streets, and ended a 31 year career in local government as Chief of Staff for the City of Clarksville. He most recently served as Vice President of Business Development for a local bank.

Jim has a long history of community involvement having served as Past President of the Downtown Kiwanis, Past President of Leadership Clarksville, Past Chairman Board of Trustees of the Customs House Museum, Past President of Tennessee Public Works Association (was named Public Works Person of the Year for State of Tennessee), and Past Chair of Military Affairs Committee, Clarksville Chamber of Commerce.

Our next meeting will be on Saturday, July 16 at the Looking Glass Restaurant at 329 Warfield Blvd. Dutch treat breakfast will be at 9:30 am, with the business meeting to start at 10:00.  Breakfast is buffet style, so please send Patty Holland an email at holland_patty@yahoo.com  or call her at 850-699-5077 to let her know if you plan on eating ASAP.  We need to let the restaurant know how much food to prepare and that is very difficult if you do not RSVP.  Please help support this Republican-owned business by purchasing breakfast especially since they are giving us a DEAL on the room. Remember, friends and family are always welcome!

Our Speaker will be Sen. Mark Green!

Dr. Green, Tennessee State Senator for District 22, serves as the Vice-Chair of the Senate Commerce and Insurance Committee, as well as a member of the Agriculture and Natural Resources, and The State and Local Government Committees. He is the Chaplain of the Senate GOP Caucus and was selected as the Tennessee Journal’s Rookie of the Year in 2013 and has won Legislator of the Year from numerous organizations. He recently won recognition as the NFIB’s Guardian of Small Business.  Mark was also recognized as one of the GOPAC’s Top 21 Emerging Leaders for the Country in 2013.

Dr. Green is the President/CEO of Align MD, founder of the Two Rivers Medical Foundation, which provides medical care for underserved populations, and also operates two free clinics here in the United States.

Mark is a veteran of the 160^th Special Ops Aviation Regiment, and wrote a book on his experience of interviewing Saddam Hussein.  His military awards include the Bronze Star, the Air Medal, the Air Medal with “V” for valor, and many others.  He also has earned the US Army Ranger Tab, the Combat Medical Badge, and the Expert Infantryman’s badge.

The Annual Red River Republican Women Wine Tasting Event! – Friday, October 28, 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Customs House Museum!  This is always a lot of fun but should be even more entertaining this year as it’s right before the election!  More details to follow but mark that calendar now so you’re free to join in the festivities.

The Montgomery County GOP Fall BBQ – Saturday, October 8, 4:00 pm at the Bud Barn, 1816 Ross Road, Cedar Hill.  Keynote speaker will be Tennessee Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey.  Other speakers will include other Montgomery County Republican Candidates.  Tickets go on sale on July 27, and can be purchased from our own Deanna McLaughlin at our meetings.

Our next meeting will be on Saturday, June 21 at the Looking Glass Restaurant at 329 Warfield Blvd. Dutch treat breakfast will be at 9:30 am, with the business meeting to start at 10:00.  Breakfast is buffet style, so please send Patty Holland an email at holland_patty@yahoo.com  or call her at 850-699-5077 to let her know if you plan on eating ASAP.  We need to let the restaurant know how much food to prepare and that is very difficult if you do not RSVP.  Please help support this Republican-owned business by purchasing breakfast especially since they are giving us a DEAL on the room. Remember, friends and family are always welcome!

We have primaries coming up so we will be having multiple speakers over the next few months.  This month we will be hosting Lori Smith, candidate for Tennessee State Senate District 22 and State Representative Jay Reedy who is running for reelection for House District 74.

Our next meeting will be on Saturday, May 21 at the Looking Glass Restaurant at 329 Warfield Blvd. Dutch treat breakfast will be at 9:00 am, with the business meeting to start at 9:30.  Breakfast is buffet style, so please send Patty Holland an email at holland_patty@yahoo.com  or call her at 850-699-5077 to let her know if you plan on eating ASAP.  We need to let the restaurant know how much food to prepare and that is very difficult if you do not RSVP.  Please help support this Republican-owned business by purchasing breakfast especially since they are giving us a DEAL on the room. Remember, friends and family are always welcome!

NOTE THE CHANGE IN TIME!  We need to be out of the restaurant no later than 10:30, so we are moving up our meeting by half an hour!

Richard H. Binkley

Korean War Veteran & Missionary

This month we are honored to have Korean War veteran and missionary Richard H. Binkley as our guest speaker.

Mr. Binkley was recently on an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. for Korean War Veterans.  A native of Montgomery County, Mr. Binkley has worked for the government and upon his retirement embarked on a career as a gunsmith and a missionary.  One of his first mission trips was to war-torn Sudan.   He has been married for 59 years to Jo Anne Mackens and together they had two children, a daughter who lost her life to breast cancer and a son who lost his life to ALS.

We are fortunate to have Mr. Binkley as our guest for our May meeting.  If you think his biography is familiar, it is because he was scheduled to speak to us in December, but fell ill.  We are so happy he’s able to speak to us now!

February Meeting – Saturday, February 20, 2015

Our next meeting will be on Saturday, February 20 at the Looking Glass Restaurant at 329 Warfield Blvd. Dutch treat breakfast will be at 9:30 am, with the business meeting to start at 10:00.  Breakfast is buffet style, so please send Cathy Kolb a text or email (931-801-6954 or cathykolb@reagan.com) to let her know if you plan on eating ASAP.  We need to let the restaurant know how much food to prepare and that is very difficult if you do not RSVP.  Please help support this Republican-owned business by purchasing breakfast especially since they are giving us a DEAL on the room. Remember, friends and family are always welcome!

Presidential Candidate Speed Dating!

Early voting has started already for the Tennessee primary, so we will have representatives from two of the Presidential candidates running in the GOP Primary. Our speakers, in alphabetical order of the candidate they will be representing, will be:

• Kevin Kookogey, speaking on behalf of Sen. Ted Cruz.
• Pat Allen, speaking on behalf of Sen. Marco Rubio

Each representative will be allotted the same amount of time to speak.  Keep in mind, we do not endorse any candidates prior to a primary.  Candidate representatives that were selected to speak were those who requested to speak so we aren’t endorsing – we’re simply giving those who requested an opportunity to present their case to our members. (Note, that Keith Svadba was scheduled to speak on behalf of Donald Trump but has had a business meeting come up he must attend)