The following is a synopsis of our monthly meetings. Our meetings are held on the first Monday of every month -- currently at Barley's Brewhaus in Shawnee.
January, 2010 -- State Senator Mary Pilcher Cook & State Representative Anthony Brown
Anthony and Mary delivered their legislative previews for the upcoming session.
November, 2010 -- Conservative Showcase of Northwest Johnson County
Several federal, state and local candidates and grassroots organizations had booths at this first event. Thanks to the more than 100 people who attended!
August, 2010 -- Joint Forum with the Olathe Republican Party
Mary Pilcher Cook, Lance Kinzer, Judy Smith, Derrick Sontag, and Dave Trabert participated in this packed forum co-sponsored by the NWJCR and the Olathe Republican Party. The subject was "Promoting Conservative Principles in an Obama Nation."
May, 2009 -- the Role of the KBHE
We heard an informative presentation from Jack Confer, Executive Director of the Kansas Board of Healing Arts. He described the role of the KBHE, including who they oversee, procedures, and the process of complaints.
April, 2009 -- Life in Kansas
We heard a great presentation from several individuals, including Mary Kay Culp with Kansans for Life, Michelle Armesto and Laurie Hermesch, who experienced first hand late-term abortion laws not being enforced, and State Senator Mary Pilcher Cook and State Reprsentative Lance Kinzer, who gave an update as to the progress of life issues in the state legislature.
March, 2009 -- Local Elections
We heard from several local candidates running in the Spring General Election -- Kevin Straub, running for the De Soto School Board; Ben Hodge, running for JCCC Trustee; and John Kanaga, running for JCCC Trustee. Mary Pilcher Cook also provided a legislative update.
February, 2009 -- Proposition K
We heard from Dave Trabert with the Flint Hills Center for Public Policy on Proposition K, a proposal to reform property taxes in Kansas. State Senator Mary Pilcher Cook also discussed it's prospects in the Kansas Legislature. Audrey Snyder was also elected Secretary.
January, 2009 -- General meeting
We had a brief meeting to formally approve executive board members and advisory board members nominated by Chair Mike Pirner.
