Today, Friday the 16th of October, the Tulsa Republican Club will hear from Republican candidate for State Treasurer, Senator Owen Laughlin. As we all know, the state is running short of money, so come hear what Mr. Laughlin would do about it. It's a timely program for sure!
What: The Tulsa Republican Club with guest speakers Owen Laughlin
Where: The Summit Club, 15 W. 6th St (Bank of America Bldg)
When: Friday, October 23rd 11:30am-1pm
Lunch is $18.00 for members, $20 for non-members and $25 to join. Free parking.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Lunch with Bartlett & Jones
This Friday, September 18th, the Tulsa Republican Club will hear from our Republican nominee for Mayor, Dewey Bartlett. State GOP Chairman Gary Jones will also address attendees on keeping Oklahoma red in 2009 and beyond. This is a critical election for our city, so please plan on joining us this Friday.
What: The Tulsa Republican Club with guest speakers Dewey Bartlett and Gary Jones
Where: The Summit Club, 15 W. 6th St (Bank of America Bldg)
When: Friday, September 18th 11:30am-1pm
Lunch is $18.00 for members, $20 for non-members and $25 to join. Free parking.
What: The Tulsa Republican Club with guest speakers Dewey Bartlett and Gary Jones
Where: The Summit Club, 15 W. 6th St (Bank of America Bldg)
When: Friday, September 18th 11:30am-1pm
Lunch is $18.00 for members, $20 for non-members and $25 to join. Free parking.
Monday, July 27, 2009
July's Republican of the Month
Mike Craddock recently joined the Tulsa Republican Club Board as the Social Chairman. For those of you who know Mike, you know he is a thoughtful guy whose humor will keep you on your toes. And if you haven't had the chance to meet Mike at one of our monthly club luncheons, well, here you go!
Why did you become a Republican?
I became of voting age in the middle of Pres. Carter's term, enough said! My parents were Republican but not really active. Of the five kids in my family, I am the only one who is more of an activist.
What's your favorite: book, movie, tv show, color, food and time of day?
Movies - The Patriot, Saving Private Ryan, Remember the Titans, Support your Local Sheriff. "Earn This" from SPR, great line. My Dad took me to see Patton when I was 12, oh my! Love the movie.
TV show - The Unit, Hawaii Five-O. OK, so I am old.
Color - Orange of course.
Food - WALT'S CHAMPAGNE CHICKEN SALAD from Charleston's and Brownies Hamburgers.
Time of Day - Saturday Morning. Coffee and paper on the Veranda.
As the President of the Oklahoma Association of Realtors, what's the best part of your job?
Meeting fellow Realtors, as my main goal this year I am visiting the 25 local Board of Realtors around the state and as of the end of July I have been 22 so far. This has not been accomplished in almost 20 years by an OAR Officer. Guymon to Grove to Altus to Durant to B'ville. It has been a lot of work and driving but it is all worth it when I get to meet and talk to the great people of this wonderful state.
What is your most memorable experience with a famous Republican?
I have had the opportunity to go to Washington DC for the past few years and to meet with the Oklahoma Delegation. All of them have never failed to work time into their schedule to talk. Sen. Inhofe is so gracious with his time and if the timing is right he will take you over to the Chambers and Senate side room.
As the father of 7, what are the most important things your children have taught you?
I have 7 children?
That my English education in OKC public school system was lacking. My 5 year old corrects my English.
If you could have dinner with 3 people (living or dead) who would it be?
Jesus Christ - to just thank Him for the mercy and grace.
Ronald Reagan - to thank him for the history and humor.
Grandpa Jack Craddock - to thank him for teaching me to walk and to talk about his being Mayor of Pueblo, CO and running a newspaper.
From Mike: Just a note of thanks to my brother, Doug who just retired as a Special Forces Lt. Colonel after 25 years of service.
Monday, July 13, 2009
July Lunch Notice
This Friday, July 17th, the Tulsa Republican Club will be giving lunch attendees the opportunity to meet Tulsa's announced Republican Mayoral Candidates. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the candidates in small groups, so potential voters can visit one-on-one with those running to have their questions personally answered and to have a real insight into the personalities of the candidates. You won't want to miss this program!
What: The Tulsa Republican Club
Where: The Summit Club, 15 W. 6th St (Bank of America Bldg)
When: Friday, July 17th 11:30am-1pm
Lunches $18.00 for members, $20 for non-members and $25 to join. Free parking.
What: The Tulsa Republican Club
Where: The Summit Club, 15 W. 6th St (Bank of America Bldg)
When: Friday, July 17th 11:30am-1pm
Lunches $18.00 for members, $20 for non-members and $25 to join. Free parking.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Republican of the Month - May
We're starting a new feature here at the Tulsa Republican Club blog. We're calling it the 'Republican of the Month' and we plan on highlighting a Republican each month. We hope by doing this you will get to know the Republicans of Tulsa County just that much more. And if you know them already, maybe you will learn something new.
So for our first installment, we would like to introduce State Representative John Wright. Representative Wright did a wonderful job at our recent State GOP Convention and with all the buzz surrounding that event we thought he would be a perfect fit to be our first Republican of the Month.
We asked and he answered...
Why did you become a Republican?
The first election that I participated in as a voter was the 1972 presidential election. In examining the core convictions of the two parties, philosophically I find myself aligning with the principals of the republican party.
What is your favorite thing about being an elected official?
My favorite thing about being an elected official is the opportunity to work on public policy ideas and to work with the people who care about those ideas. Good public policy can stand up to questions, debate, discussion and analysis. Helping to examine the possible results of implementing an idea is an intellectual challenge I enjoy.
What is your most memorable experience with a famous Republican?
My most memorable experience with a famous Republican, especially in light of his recent death, was attending a rally in San Diego at which Jack Kemp and Bob Dole held an outdoor campaign rally. The setting, the excitement of the crowd, and the hopeful expectation made for an exciting day
When you leave office, how do you want people to remember you?
I have told a member of the other side of the aisle that I did not come to the capitol to make friends, not that one seeks to intentionally offend, but I would like to be remembered when I leave office as someone who did their homework and studied the issues, knew where they stood on the issues, was willing to stand and defend his convictions and voted his conscience.
If you could have dinner with 3 people (living or dead) who would it be?
If I could have dinner with three people living or dead who would it be? My father, because so much was left unsaid when he died, my mother with my wife, because there is so much I would like to tell her and I believe she would enjoy my wife's company and be pleased with my chosen spouse.
So for our first installment, we would like to introduce State Representative John Wright. Representative Wright did a wonderful job at our recent State GOP Convention and with all the buzz surrounding that event we thought he would be a perfect fit to be our first Republican of the Month.
We asked and he answered...
Why did you become a Republican?
The first election that I participated in as a voter was the 1972 presidential election. In examining the core convictions of the two parties, philosophically I find myself aligning with the principals of the republican party.
What is your favorite thing about being an elected official?
My favorite thing about being an elected official is the opportunity to work on public policy ideas and to work with the people who care about those ideas. Good public policy can stand up to questions, debate, discussion and analysis. Helping to examine the possible results of implementing an idea is an intellectual challenge I enjoy.
What is your most memorable experience with a famous Republican?
My most memorable experience with a famous Republican, especially in light of his recent death, was attending a rally in San Diego at which Jack Kemp and Bob Dole held an outdoor campaign rally. The setting, the excitement of the crowd, and the hopeful expectation made for an exciting day
When you leave office, how do you want people to remember you?
I have told a member of the other side of the aisle that I did not come to the capitol to make friends, not that one seeks to intentionally offend, but I would like to be remembered when I leave office as someone who did their homework and studied the issues, knew where they stood on the issues, was willing to stand and defend his convictions and voted his conscience.
If you could have dinner with 3 people (living or dead) who would it be?
If I could have dinner with three people living or dead who would it be? My father, because so much was left unsaid when he died, my mother with my wife, because there is so much I would like to tell her and I believe she would enjoy my wife's company and be pleased with my chosen spouse.
Monday, May 11, 2009
May Lunch Notice
This Friday, the Tulsa Republican Club will focus on Tulsa City Hall and pertinent issues affecting our city. The Club will hear from a panel of Republican City Councilors.
As you know, there is a lot going on in our city, and with a Mayor's race only months away you don't want to miss this program!
What: The Tulsa Republican Club
Where: The Summit Club, 15 W. 6th St (Bank of America Bldg)
When: Friday, May 15th 11:30am-1pm
Lunches $18.00 for members, $20 for non-members and $25 to join. Free parking.
Hope to see you there!
As you know, there is a lot going on in our city, and with a Mayor's race only months away you don't want to miss this program!
What: The Tulsa Republican Club
Where: The Summit Club, 15 W. 6th St (Bank of America Bldg)
When: Friday, May 15th 11:30am-1pm
Lunches $18.00 for members, $20 for non-members and $25 to join. Free parking.
Hope to see you there!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Who are we?
In the 1970s a group of forward thinking Republicans led by Paul Thornbrugh came together to form the "Tulsa County Republican Men's Club." For almost 40 years the club met monthly in order to organize, motivate, and lead fellow Republicans to change the direction of local, state, and national government....one voter at a time. Through Thornbrugh's leadership, the club made inroads into an Oklahoma political climate that was dominated by Democrats. It was through this organization's leadership and by others like it, that Tulsa County became the Republican stronghold that it is. In 2008, the Tulsa County Republican Men's Club expanded it's name slightly by simplifying it. While the club is still officially the Tulsa County Republican Men's Club, it now simply goes by the "Tulsa Republican Club". The shortened name was devised in order to expand its membership by including leading female Republicans as well as expanding its base in the downtown Tulsa business community.
Currently the club meets atop the Summit Club for its monthly meetings (the third Friday of each month) from 11:30a - 1:00p. We invite you to become a part of this exciting time of growth as the Tulsa Republican Club commits to educating fellow Republicans and putting forth the message of Republican ideals.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
March Lunch Notice
This Friday, March 20th, The Republican Club of Tulsa will focus on the issue of lawsuit reform in Oklahoma.
The Club will hear from State Representative Dan Sullivan, author of this sessions comprehensive lawsuit reform bill, House Bill 1603. We will also hear from Mr. Larry Mocha, President of Air Power Systems Co. Inc. and leader of the Tulsa Chamber's taskforce on lawsuit reform.
You don't want to miss this program!
What: The Tulsa Republican Club
Where: The Summit Club, 15 W. 6th St (Bank of America Bldg)
When: Friday, March 20th 11:30am-1pm
Lunches $18.00 for members, $20 for non-members and $25 to join.
Free parking.
The Club will hear from State Representative Dan Sullivan, author of this sessions comprehensive lawsuit reform bill, House Bill 1603. We will also hear from Mr. Larry Mocha, President of Air Power Systems Co. Inc. and leader of the Tulsa Chamber's taskforce on lawsuit reform.
You don't want to miss this program!
What: The Tulsa Republican Club
Where: The Summit Club, 15 W. 6th St (Bank of America Bldg)
When: Friday, March 20th 11:30am-1pm
Lunches $18.00 for members, $20 for non-members and $25 to join.
Free parking.
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