A Message from Chairman Greer Regarding the GM Bankruptcy
Friends,
The bankruptcy of General Motors is an unfortunate circumstance for our nation. My heart goes out to the individuals and families, particularly those here in Florida, affected by GM’s bankruptcy and the ensuing government takeover.
Back in February, President Obama said the federal government needed to bailout GM and Chrysler with $20 billion of taxpayer money – now both are bankrupt. President Obama has assured Americans that he didn’t want to be in the business of making cars, yet the federal government now owns 60 percent of GM.
The Obama administration’s involvement in GM’s bankruptcy means taxpayers will spend $30 billion more to help GM to reorganize. This regrettable incident is more proof that the ‘change’ President Obama promised for America is really a dangerous expansion of government and stands in stark contrast to the values of less taxing, less spending, and less government that our Republican leaders fight for each day. I encourage you to click here to watch our Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele discuss this important issue.
Warmest Regards,
Jim
Friday, June 5, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Chairman Greer Announces RPOF Staff Changes
Tallahassee–Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer today announced staff changes for the RPOF Political, Finance, Field Operations and Communications Departments. The Chairman appointed Bret Prater, a veteran political operative, to serve as Political Director, promoted Amanda Wheeler to serve as Finance Director and Brad Herold to Deputy Director of Field Operations. Chairman Greer restructured the Communications Department, promoting Katie Gordon to Communications Director, Jennifer McMillan to Deputy Director of Communications and Carla Rivera to Deputy Director of Communications, overseeing Hispanic Media Relations.
“Throughout 2009, the RPOF is focused on voter registration, technology, coalitions building, and youth outreach,” said Greer. “The reorganization of these key departments maximizes our talent and resources in the off-year, and will lead to greater success in 2010.”
“Chairman Greer announced today’s staff changes as the conclusion of a reorganization of the RPOF Political, Finance, Field Operations and Communications Departments,” said RPOF Executive Director Delmar Johnson. “The new structure will allow for a better utilization of staff and resources during the off year, in preparation for the 2010 Election next November.”
Bret Prater, Political Director, most recently served the Republican Party as a coordinator of the RPOF’s Get Out the Vote Program, specifically managing a statewide team focused on absentee ballot chase efforts. Prater previously served as the Deputy Director of External Affairs in the Executive Office of Governor Crist and as a Special Assistant to the Governor for a 37 county region in North Florida. During the 2006 Election Cycle, Prater organized the RPOF’s statewide precinct walker program and served on the Charlie Crist Inaugural Committee. He spent much of 2005 and 2006 organizing the political activities for Florida’s largest professional trade association, the Florida Assoc iation of Realtors. Prater worked with the Bush/Cheney ‘04 team, where he served as a Victory Field Director in North Florida and was also a grassroots organizer for the Bush/Brogan ‘02 Gubernatorial Campaign in Miami-Dade County.
Amanda Wheeler, Finance Director, most recently served as the RPOF’s Finance Liaison, working with Chairman Greer, RPOF Finance Chairman Ambassador John Rood, Finance Co-Chairman Steve Burton, members of the RPOF Statewide Finance Committee and senior management to develop the Party’s statewide finance strategy. Wheeler is responsible for coordinating every aspect of major donor events here in Florida and across the country. She is a graduate of the Florida State University.
Brad Herold, Deputy Director of Field Operations, joined the RPOF Team in 2007, after serving in the Executive Office of Governor Crist. As the Deputy Director of Field Operations, Herold will assist Bret Prater and Deputy Executive Director of Operations John Davis with the coordination of 67 Republican Executive Committees as well as Republican clubs and organizations throughout Florida. The department manages the RPOF Field Coordinators and works with members of the State Executive Committee to ensure that the Chairman’s initiatives are carried out across the state. Herold will take on additional responsibilities including graphic design and multimedia production.
The Field Operations Department is responsible for overseeing the 2009 RPOF Youth Initiative. Led by recently appointed Youth Outreach Coordinators, Tim Nungesser and Kathryn Salerno, the RPOF Youth Outreach Initiative is a comprehensive program aimed at encouraging young Floridians between the ages of 15 and 35 to consider joining the Republican Party. The program includes multiple voter registration and technology components and will culminate with a statewide conference this summer.
Katie Gordon, Communications Director, most recently served as Press Secretary of the Republican Party of Florida. Gordon rejoined the RPOF Team in January 2008, after coordinating communications for the Florida Office of the Fred Thompson for President Campaign. She previously served as a speechwriter in the Press and Communications Office of Governor Crist and worked as a Communications Assistant on the Crist Transition Team and at the Republican Party of Florida. Gordon graduated from the Florida State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and History and a Master’s Degree in Political Science.
Jennifer McMillan, Deputy Communications Director, has served as the RPOF Press Assistant for nearly two years. In her new capacity, McMillan will oversee e-campaigns and new media, taking on a leadership role in the Party’s continued efforts to upgrade technology and diversify communication strategies. McMillan is a graduate of the Florida State University.
Carla Rivera, Deputy Communications Director overseeing Hispanic Media Relations, will continue to coordinate the RPOF’s outreach to Hispanic media and will remain the Hispanic spokesperson for the organization. Rivera is a graduate of Florida International University and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Linguistics as well as a Certificate in Translating and Interpreting.
“Throughout 2009, the RPOF is focused on voter registration, technology, coalitions building, and youth outreach,” said Greer. “The reorganization of these key departments maximizes our talent and resources in the off-year, and will lead to greater success in 2010.”
“Chairman Greer announced today’s staff changes as the conclusion of a reorganization of the RPOF Political, Finance, Field Operations and Communications Departments,” said RPOF Executive Director Delmar Johnson. “The new structure will allow for a better utilization of staff and resources during the off year, in preparation for the 2010 Election next November.”
Bret Prater, Political Director, most recently served the Republican Party as a coordinator of the RPOF’s Get Out the Vote Program, specifically managing a statewide team focused on absentee ballot chase efforts. Prater previously served as the Deputy Director of External Affairs in the Executive Office of Governor Crist and as a Special Assistant to the Governor for a 37 county region in North Florida. During the 2006 Election Cycle, Prater organized the RPOF’s statewide precinct walker program and served on the Charlie Crist Inaugural Committee. He spent much of 2005 and 2006 organizing the political activities for Florida’s largest professional trade association, the Florida Assoc iation of Realtors. Prater worked with the Bush/Cheney ‘04 team, where he served as a Victory Field Director in North Florida and was also a grassroots organizer for the Bush/Brogan ‘02 Gubernatorial Campaign in Miami-Dade County.
Amanda Wheeler, Finance Director, most recently served as the RPOF’s Finance Liaison, working with Chairman Greer, RPOF Finance Chairman Ambassador John Rood, Finance Co-Chairman Steve Burton, members of the RPOF Statewide Finance Committee and senior management to develop the Party’s statewide finance strategy. Wheeler is responsible for coordinating every aspect of major donor events here in Florida and across the country. She is a graduate of the Florida State University.
Brad Herold, Deputy Director of Field Operations, joined the RPOF Team in 2007, after serving in the Executive Office of Governor Crist. As the Deputy Director of Field Operations, Herold will assist Bret Prater and Deputy Executive Director of Operations John Davis with the coordination of 67 Republican Executive Committees as well as Republican clubs and organizations throughout Florida. The department manages the RPOF Field Coordinators and works with members of the State Executive Committee to ensure that the Chairman’s initiatives are carried out across the state. Herold will take on additional responsibilities including graphic design and multimedia production.
The Field Operations Department is responsible for overseeing the 2009 RPOF Youth Initiative. Led by recently appointed Youth Outreach Coordinators, Tim Nungesser and Kathryn Salerno, the RPOF Youth Outreach Initiative is a comprehensive program aimed at encouraging young Floridians between the ages of 15 and 35 to consider joining the Republican Party. The program includes multiple voter registration and technology components and will culminate with a statewide conference this summer.
Katie Gordon, Communications Director, most recently served as Press Secretary of the Republican Party of Florida. Gordon rejoined the RPOF Team in January 2008, after coordinating communications for the Florida Office of the Fred Thompson for President Campaign. She previously served as a speechwriter in the Press and Communications Office of Governor Crist and worked as a Communications Assistant on the Crist Transition Team and at the Republican Party of Florida. Gordon graduated from the Florida State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and History and a Master’s Degree in Political Science.
Jennifer McMillan, Deputy Communications Director, has served as the RPOF Press Assistant for nearly two years. In her new capacity, McMillan will oversee e-campaigns and new media, taking on a leadership role in the Party’s continued efforts to upgrade technology and diversify communication strategies. McMillan is a graduate of the Florida State University.
Carla Rivera, Deputy Communications Director overseeing Hispanic Media Relations, will continue to coordinate the RPOF’s outreach to Hispanic media and will remain the Hispanic spokesperson for the organization. Rivera is a graduate of Florida International University and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Linguistics as well as a Certificate in Translating and Interpreting.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Greer Names John Davis Deputy Executive Director
Tallahassee–Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer today named John F. Davis RPOF Deputy Executive Director of Operations. In addition to his role as Director of Minority Outreach and Coalitions, as Deputy Executive Director, Davis will oversee RPOF Operations, aiding Chairman Greer and Executive Director Delmar Johnson with the long and short term management of the organization.
“I am grateful for the leadership John has demonstrated over the last two years. As the first RPOF Director of Minority Outreach and Coalitions, John has gained a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge in grassroots outreach and organization within Florida’s minority communities,” said Chairman Greer. “This promotion will enable John to better utilize his extensive management experience for the betterment of the organization as a whole. I am looking forward to continuing to work with him to better spread the Republican message, headed into this critical election cycle.”
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the RPOF in this capacity and will work diligently with Chairman Greer and the entire Republican Party of Florida to energize our grassroots volunteers while ensuring that the Republican Party of Florida remains at the forefront of minority outreach initiatives,” said Deputy Executive Direct John Davis.
John F. Davishas served with the RPOF organization since 2007. Originally appointed Deputy Director of Field Operation, Davis was later promoted to Director of Minority Outreach and Collations, when Chairman Greer created the new department in August 2007. In this capacity, Davis oversees the operations of the RPOF’s African American, Hispanic, Jewish and Women’s Leadership Councils, organizing and maintaining a network of minority outreach coordinators in 67 counties, and managing all elements of the RPOF’s presence in minority communities across the state.
Davis brings to the RPOF more than a decade of management expertise in the field of sales as well as extensive work on a number of political and issue advocacy campaigns. Davis is a graduate of the Florida State University where he played varsity football. Davis and his wife Felicia reside in Altamonte Springs.
“I am grateful for the leadership John has demonstrated over the last two years. As the first RPOF Director of Minority Outreach and Coalitions, John has gained a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge in grassroots outreach and organization within Florida’s minority communities,” said Chairman Greer. “This promotion will enable John to better utilize his extensive management experience for the betterment of the organization as a whole. I am looking forward to continuing to work with him to better spread the Republican message, headed into this critical election cycle.”
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the RPOF in this capacity and will work diligently with Chairman Greer and the entire Republican Party of Florida to energize our grassroots volunteers while ensuring that the Republican Party of Florida remains at the forefront of minority outreach initiatives,” said Deputy Executive Direct John Davis.
John F. Davishas served with the RPOF organization since 2007. Originally appointed Deputy Director of Field Operation, Davis was later promoted to Director of Minority Outreach and Collations, when Chairman Greer created the new department in August 2007. In this capacity, Davis oversees the operations of the RPOF’s African American, Hispanic, Jewish and Women’s Leadership Councils, organizing and maintaining a network of minority outreach coordinators in 67 counties, and managing all elements of the RPOF’s presence in minority communities across the state.
Davis brings to the RPOF more than a decade of management expertise in the field of sales as well as extensive work on a number of political and issue advocacy campaigns. Davis is a graduate of the Florida State University where he played varsity football. Davis and his wife Felicia reside in Altamonte Springs.
RPOF Launches Statewide Voter Registration Initiative
Tallahassee–Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer today launched the RPOF’s Statewide Voter Registration Initiative, laying the groundwork for the Get Out the Vote (GOTV) efforts of the 2010 General Election.
“We must not allow the success Democrats have seen in voter registration in recent months to lead to success at the ballot box,” said Chairman Greer. “With a U.S Senate Seat and four open Cabinet races in 2010, we must maintain our focus on the general election next November and work to build our infrastructure of registered voters and grassroots volunteers who will implement our nationally recognized GOTV Program.”
Voter registration is the basis of the RPOF’s nationally recognized GOTV Program. Throughout the last few days of the election cycle, the RPOF enlists a statewide network of volunteers who conduct a wide range of GOTV activities. This year, the RPOF began the process early. Rather than hiring a GOTV Director to implement a plan from Tallahassee, Chairman Greer has distributed a Voter Registration Survey to the Republican Executive Committee Chairman, State Committeeman, and State Committeewoman in each county to gather specific information regarding the voter registration needs of individual counties. Later this summer, the RPOF will deploy Voter Registration Strike Teams to each county to provide training for grassroots leaders and volunteers, based on those specific goals. Following the RPOF Voter Registration Strike Team, county leaders will be responsible for imple menting unique voter registration and volunteer recruitment goals. The initiative begins this weekend with a Voter Registration Strike Team attending the Okaloosa County Billy Bowlegs Festival.
“A successful GOTV Program takes months to plan, build and manage,” said Chairman Greer. “This year, we are working from the ground up, starting with the county leadership. Local leaders will provide insight and information, suggest a timeframe and training schedule, work with an RPOF Voter Registration Strike Team and finally carry out an aggressive calendar of voter registration activities focused on local needs.”
Florida led the nation in the number of volunteer voter contacts six of the last seven weeks of the 2008 Election Cycle. Through extensive volunteer efforts, the RPOF contacted more than four million voters in 2008, more than ever before. During the 2008 GOVT Program, volunteers made over one million phone calls and knocked on more than 100,000 doors. The RPOF also created a new Absentee Ballot Request Walk Program and implemented Absentee Chase efforts, which were nationalized by the Republican National Committee. Additionally, the RPOF installed upgraded phone systems with advanced data capture methods to better target voters and launched a text message pilot program to contact volunteers and voters.
“Democrats have long held a voter registration advantage in the State of Florida, yet because of our successful GOTV Program Republicans hold the Governor’s Mansion and three of four Cabinet positions, as well as majorities in the State House, State Senate and Congressional Delegation,” continued Chairman Greer. “Last year the GOP had a tough time in other states, but as Republicans in the State of Florida, we have much to be proud of. While we were all disappointed to see Florida turn blue at the Presidential level, the Democrats were not able to ride President Obama’s coattails into the down ticket races. In a year with record voter turnout and with the best ground game the Democrats have ever had, not a single Republican incumbent in the Florida House or Senate was defeated. I am proud of that record and confident that despite the changes we have seen in registration, our Voter Registration Initiative will form the basis for a successful GOTV Program in 2010 and beyond.”
“We must not allow the success Democrats have seen in voter registration in recent months to lead to success at the ballot box,” said Chairman Greer. “With a U.S Senate Seat and four open Cabinet races in 2010, we must maintain our focus on the general election next November and work to build our infrastructure of registered voters and grassroots volunteers who will implement our nationally recognized GOTV Program.”
Voter registration is the basis of the RPOF’s nationally recognized GOTV Program. Throughout the last few days of the election cycle, the RPOF enlists a statewide network of volunteers who conduct a wide range of GOTV activities. This year, the RPOF began the process early. Rather than hiring a GOTV Director to implement a plan from Tallahassee, Chairman Greer has distributed a Voter Registration Survey to the Republican Executive Committee Chairman, State Committeeman, and State Committeewoman in each county to gather specific information regarding the voter registration needs of individual counties. Later this summer, the RPOF will deploy Voter Registration Strike Teams to each county to provide training for grassroots leaders and volunteers, based on those specific goals. Following the RPOF Voter Registration Strike Team, county leaders will be responsible for imple menting unique voter registration and volunteer recruitment goals. The initiative begins this weekend with a Voter Registration Strike Team attending the Okaloosa County Billy Bowlegs Festival.
“A successful GOTV Program takes months to plan, build and manage,” said Chairman Greer. “This year, we are working from the ground up, starting with the county leadership. Local leaders will provide insight and information, suggest a timeframe and training schedule, work with an RPOF Voter Registration Strike Team and finally carry out an aggressive calendar of voter registration activities focused on local needs.”
Florida led the nation in the number of volunteer voter contacts six of the last seven weeks of the 2008 Election Cycle. Through extensive volunteer efforts, the RPOF contacted more than four million voters in 2008, more than ever before. During the 2008 GOVT Program, volunteers made over one million phone calls and knocked on more than 100,000 doors. The RPOF also created a new Absentee Ballot Request Walk Program and implemented Absentee Chase efforts, which were nationalized by the Republican National Committee. Additionally, the RPOF installed upgraded phone systems with advanced data capture methods to better target voters and launched a text message pilot program to contact volunteers and voters.
“Democrats have long held a voter registration advantage in the State of Florida, yet because of our successful GOTV Program Republicans hold the Governor’s Mansion and three of four Cabinet positions, as well as majorities in the State House, State Senate and Congressional Delegation,” continued Chairman Greer. “Last year the GOP had a tough time in other states, but as Republicans in the State of Florida, we have much to be proud of. While we were all disappointed to see Florida turn blue at the Presidential level, the Democrats were not able to ride President Obama’s coattails into the down ticket races. In a year with record voter turnout and with the best ground game the Democrats have ever had, not a single Republican incumbent in the Florida House or Senate was defeated. I am proud of that record and confident that despite the changes we have seen in registration, our Voter Registration Initiative will form the basis for a successful GOTV Program in 2010 and beyond.”
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