west harlotte republican lub march 2017 president s...
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Board of Directors:
President-Doug Curtis
Vice-President-Ray Corcoran
Second Vice-President– Barb Peszko
Secretary-Nancy Lyda
Treasurer-Lane Curtis
Communications-Christine Lee
Director-Kelly Hood
Director– Fred Alberilli
Past-President-Brian Phillips
Dinner Meetings:
Dinner meetings the 3rd Tuesday every month 6:00 pm at the
Englewood Event Center (3069 S. McCall Road) Englewood.
Contact [email protected] for reservations
President’s Letter
The West Charlotte County Republican Club was very active last month. The
Month started off at our social event at Leverocks Restaurant with 26
attendees on February 7th. I have to say the staff did a great job with serving
2 drinks each, salad and appetizers for a cost of only $10. There was a lot of
laughter, remarks on the first weeks President Trump has been in office, and
conversation of future activities. My hat goes off to the board members who
are working hard making plans for future events.
On February 17th Ray Corcoran and I appeared on WENG talking about the
West Charlotte County Republican Club and a few of the activities that will be
taking place and how active the club is becoming along with information
about what is happening in our county and the nation. There were additional
conversations on how the WCCRC is bringing expert guest speakers on topics
that affect all of us.
The monthly meeting was held on Feb 21st and we had a great turnout with
a well-designed agenda where we had a slide show that was put together by
Kelly Hood, guest speaker was Doctor / Charlotte County Commissioner Chris
Constance talking about Medical Marijuana in the state of Florida. The
presentation was outstanding along with healthy conversation. We had our
own member speaker, Jeannie Rogers speaking about immigration.
On February 22nd Ray Corcoran, John Stanwix, Nina Stamoulis and I
attended the REC (Republican Executive Committee). There were many topics
covered however the committee wanted to do a sign waving event on
Monday the 27th supporting President Trump. Much conversation took place
and there was four areas in the county that were chosen as best locations for
the event.
Monday the 27th THE WCCRC had over 25 members and guest show up on
Placida road in front of one of my offices waving signs from 3 PM until 5 PM.
What a hoot it was seeing and hearing the reactions from cars going. I have
to tell you I’m amazed at the dedication and loyalty to the Republican party
and to THE WCCRC. Each of us make a difference and I thank you. When I
recap not just this past month’s activity but the years gone by I sum it all up
with the word ATTITUDE. Please read on and let me know if you think I’m
right on Attitude.
“Attitude”
See page 2 for President’s Message
WCCRC NEWS West Charlotte Republican Club March 2017
ATTITUDE
Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.
As a young kid I was blessed to have a mentor who instilled in me that I could be anything I wanted to be as
long as I did what was right and become the best I could with the understanding there were prices to pay and
having an "I can attitude". I had friends that looked at life as if they were dealt a bad deck of cards. I later
learned the difference was all about Attitude whether it is positive or negative. In my life I learned my
happiness and success depend not so much on the problems I faced, but on how I responded to them. A
positive attitude removes the rust from our minds and motivated me to accept challenges. Believe me I have
had my challenges just like many of you. With an “I Can” attitude we can choose actions over apathy, courage
over fear and growth over stagnation. Just look at President Trump and the things he is faced with daily.
An “I CAN ATTITUDE” is self-motivating for me and I believe for the most part it also impacts the happiness and
success of others around me. I know when I’m with people with positive attitudes it becomes contagious.
Many times I ask myself is mine worth catching?
This may sound a little crazy but the longer I have been around the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.
Attitude, to me is more important than facts and many times talents.
See if you agree with this. When you play golf or other sports and in golf you have a 6 ft putt to make and the
question is how to react to the challenge. Do you really believe you are going to make that putt or do you feel
that it will be lucky if I make it? How do you react to it? I can tell you if you truly don’t believe you will make it,
guess what? You most likely will not make it. If you truly believe you can make that putt you have a totally
different experience and have a much better chance. Life is the same way, if you believe you can’t, you will
never be disappointed and at the same time miss out the wining experience. Believing you can instills
confidence, learning and you find ways to succeed. Add prayer and there is no stopping what can be
accomplished.
I mention all the above for I see so much potential in our members who have more to offer and in most cases
are much more experts than I am on many topics. I would love to see those qualities used in WCCRC. Please
reach out to me for we need your voice, your expertise and your ability to make our organization stronger.
[email protected] or cell 941 468 2949.
Doug Curtis
March Speaker: Lucienne Pears,
Director of Economic Development for Charlotte County
Lucienne Pears grew up in Binghamton, a small blue collar
town in upstate New York. After graduating from Seton
Catholic High School, she quickly headed south for col-
lege, graduating from Salisbury University in Maryland
with a Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning.
Lucienne’s first few years of professional work were in environmental planning
in the greater DC area. After visiting family in West Palm Beach in February
2000, when the DC metro area was snowed in, Lucienne was officially a Florida
resident by the spring of that year embarking on a ten year career in land use
and development. Lucienne relocated her family to the Gulf Coast in 2002
working for civil engineering firms on land use entitlement and construction and
development projects. With the Recession hitting the land development and
construction industry hard, Lucienne shifted her career focus to Economic De-
velopment. After a year in Marion County establishing that County’s first eco-
nomic development department, Lucienne was lured back to the Gulf Coast in
Charlotte County and has been with the Charlotte County Economic Develop-
ment office since 2010. Lucienne has served as the Director of Economic De-
velopment for Charlotte County since January 2016.
Wine Tasting at La Stanza’s on Dearborn
Tuesday Feb 28, 12017
Please remember yearly dues are now payable.
Check out our website WCCRC.com and remember that our club is on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WCCRClub,
connected to Twitter @WCCRC2016, and is on Instagram too. Follow us and be informed!
THE WEST CHARLOTTE COUNTY REPUBLICAN CLUB WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS:
REMEMBER, IF YOU BRING IN A NEW MEMBER & THEY QUALIFY TO BECOME A WCCRC MEMBER, YOU ARE ENTITLED
TO ONE (1) FREE DINNER AT THE FOLLOWING MEETING
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