Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Crystal K. Kinzel has been selected by her fellow Clerks to represent their District 7 caucus on the statewide Florida Court Clerk and Comptroller Legislative Committee. With over six million people, District 7 encompasses the ten counties of south Florida: Broward, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Palm Beach.

It is the responsibility of the Legislative Committee to develop and promote state legislation that is in concert with the duties and responsibilities of Florida’s Court Clerks and Comptrollers. Additionally, the Legislative Committee monitors proposed legislation that might present either a negative or a positive impact on Clerk functions and, in response, develop an appropriate agenda. Clerk Kinzel’s term on the Legislative Committee begins on July 1, 2020.

“It is an honor to be selected by my colleagues to serve on this important committee, and I look forward to advocating for legislation that will enhance the services that we provide to our citizens and taxpayers,” said Collier Clerk Crystal Kinzel. “There are several needs and budgetary challenges that are unique to Florida Clerks and I’m prepared to work together with committee members to champion priorities that will successfully address those needs and challenges.”

The Florida Constitution, which has been the supreme law of the land in Florida for more than 180 years, established the Clerk & Comptroller as an elected public trustee in 1838. Clerks in Florida perform over 1000 different constitutional and statutory functions including record keeping, information management and financial management in the judicial system and county government.

Kinzel joined the Collier County Clerk’s Office in 2005 as the Director of Finance and Internal Audit and was appointed by Dwight Brock as Chief Deputy in 2016. After Mr. Brock’s untimely death in 2018, Governor Rick Scott named Kinzel the Interim Clerk, and in August 2018, the citizens of Collier County elected her Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller.

For more information, contact Mike Sheffield, Director of Community Relations and Outreach at Mike.Sheffield@CollierClerk.com or (239) 252-6879.

Jan Face Glassman Collier County Republican State Committeewoman

In the middle of my morning 5-mile walk, I met someone whom I have not seen since the start of the pandemic. He happens to be registered as an NPA (No PoliticalAffiliation).

He said to me ‘I have looked forward to seeing you and talking about the pandemic, all that is going on, the November election and President Trump.’

He respectfully placed the emphasis on the word President, then smiled, and said ‘See, I remembered what you told me!’

We both shared the moment of a positive lesson learned and then talked about the difficult job of leading the Country or a state through these unchartered waters. We also talked about living through the polio epidemic when we were in elementary school, our parents’ fears for us then, and the difficult time ahead for all our elected officials waiting for a vaccine and then the potential issues with a vaccine.

While this person is still undecided for whom he will vote in November, he recognizes the importance of respect for the office of the President, and for any office held by an elected official, based on a conversation he and I had 5 years ago during the Presidential Primary.

About 10 years ago, I had the privilege of meeting and having coffee with the former White House Pastry Chef who served under 5 Presidents. He grew up in France, moved here, and is extremely proud to have become a U.S. Citizen. It was from him that I fully internalized the concept of respect for the office that is due the officeholder . He had served under Presidents of both Parties. He was clear that he disapproved of anyone saying ‘Bush,’ ‘Clinton,’ or calling any President by his last name only. It is Mr. President, or President Bush or President Clinton.

We are all accustomed to campaign slogans of ‘Women for Trump’ or ‘Trump for President’. We hear supporters frequently saying ‘Trump this’ or ‘Trump that, ‘ but in a supportive and affirming manner. However, when I hear someone saying ‘Trump did such and such’ in a derogatory tone, I stop them and say politely ‘Excuse me, it’s President Trump.

While you may disagree with him. He is the President and is due the respect of being referred to as such. The office of the President is representative of every American Citizen. When you disrespect that office by merely calling him ‘Trump,’ you are not only being disrespectful of him but of every American citizen.

I would appreciate your referring to him as President Trump.’ About 90% of the time, I have found the message works. When it doesn’t, I just reinforce the next time, politely.

I suggest that you try this with those who upset you with their anti-Trump talk. Bullying never works, it just creates a wider-divide. Be reasonable and respectful. The more people say “President Trump,’ the more they will internalize that he is the President and that he should continue to be the President!

PUT THIS IN PERSPECTIVE, WE DON ‘T HAVE IT SO BAD! THE RECENT GENERATION HAVE NEVER ENDURED ANY HARDSHIPS.

HOPE IT’S A CHARACTER BUILDING EXPERIENCE, PASS IT ON TO YOUR KIDS.

Maybe we don’t have it that bad? Excellent perspective for anyone born
in 1900…..

It’s a mess out there now. Hard to discern between what’s a real threat and what is just simple panic and hysteria. For a small amount of perspective at this moment, imagine you were born in 1900.

On your 14th birthday, World War I starts, and ends on your 18th birthday. 22 million people perish in that war. Later in the year, a Spanish Flu epidemic hits the planet and runs until your 20th
birthday. 50 million people die from it in those two years. Yes, 50 million.

On your 29th birthday, the Great Depression begins. Unemployment hits 25%, the World GDP drops 27%. That runs until you are 33. The country nearly collapses along with the world economy.

When you turn 39, World War II starts. You aren’t even over the hill yet. And don’t try to catch your breath. On your 41st birthday, the United States is fully pulled into WWII. Between your 39th and 45th birthday, 75 million people perish in the war.

Smallpox was epidemic until you were in your 40’s, as it killed 300 million people during your lifetime.

At 50, the Korean War starts. 5 million perish. From your birth, until you are 55 you dealt with the fear of Polio epidemics each summer. You experience friends and family contracting polio and being paralyzed and/or die.

At 55 the Vietnam War begins and doesn’t end for 20 years. 4 million people perish in that conflict. During the Cold War, you lived each day with the fear of nuclear annihilation. On your 62nd birthday you have the Cuban Missile Crisis, a tipping point in the Cold War. Life on our planet, as we know it, almost ended. When you turn 75, the Vietnam War finally ends.

Think of everyone on the planet born in 1900. How did they endure all of that?

When you were a kid in 1985 and didn’t think your 85-year-old grandparent understood how hard school was. And how mean that kid in your class was. Yet they survived through everything listed above.

Perspective is an amazing art. Refined and enlightening as time goes on. Let’s try and keep things in perspective. Your parents and/or grandparents were called to endure all of the above – you are called to stay home and sit on your couch, tutor your kids, watch with your TV, go on your computer and (Dick Tracy) cell phone.

SO PLEASE…NO MORE WHINING!

Logic and Steps to Opening America

• President Trump and the White House Coronavirus Task Force are leading an unprecedented, comprehensive, and aggressive whole of America approach to slow the spread of the virus. This decisive response started in January.
• President Trump and the White House Coronavirus Task Force released guidelines for opening America safely.
  • “Opening Up America Again” is a three-phased approach that is based on the advice of public health experts and empowers our local and state officials.
  • Individual states have the ability to reopen in phases and governors can tailor the roadmap to fit their needs. 20 states have announced they are making preparations to reopen.
  • Under this plan, Americans can safely return to work as conditions allow.
  • The President’s plan continues to prioritize the health and safety of the American people, especially our seniors and most vulnerable.
  • There has been critical progress made in flattening the curve thanks to the commitment of the American people.
• President Trump announced the U.S. is putting a 60 day pause on immigration to ensure our workers are protected.
  • According to a recent USA Today/Ipsos poll, 80% of Americans favor an immigration pause.
  • Democrats and many in the liberal media have previously argued against mass migration. While he was a Senator, Barack Obama said mass migration “threatens to depress further the wages of blue-collar Americans and put strains on an already overburdened safety net.” “Immigration reduces the wages of domestic workers who compete with immigrants. That’s just supply and demand,” noted Paul Krugman.
• As we continue to slow the spread of the coronavirus, President Trump and the White House Coronavirus Task Force continue to expand testing and get supplies to areas in need.
• President Trump is committed to ensuring our small businesses across the country have the support they need. Yesterday, the Senate passed new funding for the PPP which has saved $30 million jobs.
  • The new package includes:
     An additional $310 billion for PPP.
     $75 billion to support hospitals.
     $25 billion for expanding testing efforts.
     $60 billion for the SBA’s economic injury disaster loans.
  • The Democrats delay was inexcusable and likely cost millions of American jobs.
  • It’s time the House pass this package.
• Polls continue to show Americans are approving of the President’s response efforts:
  • A Fox News poll showed President Trump’s approval at an all-time high – 49%.
  • A Harvard-HarrisX national poll shows 50% of respondents approve of the President’s coronavirus response.
• Americans know President Trump is fighting for them during these challenging times.

Digital Campaigning

• While the nation manages the coronavirus outbreak, the Trump campaign and RNC are turning to their unprecedented virtual and digital campaign tools to ensure there is safe campaigning.
• The campaign and the RNC are virtually engaging volunteers. This is the first-time voter contact has been done purely remotely.
• Efforts include:
  • Holding virtual events with top surrogates.
     The Trump campaign is offering online events 7 days per week.
     All Team Trump online broadcasts have achieved over 1 million unique viewers.
  • Utilizing online platforms to train thousands of members of the Trump Neighborhood Team.
     Since the virtual campaigning began on March 13, the RNC/Trump campaign have signed up 276,000 new volunteers.
  • Activating the massive volunteer network to make calls to rally support for President Trump in states voting soon.
• Prior to the coronavirus outbreak we were well positioned for success in November.
  • We’ve already trained and activated over 1 million volunteers.
  • We have made 20 million voter contacts.
  • We’ve registered 80,000 voters – nearly double the 2016 cycle.
  • The RNC, Trump Campaign, and authorized joint fundraising committees continue to have unprecedented fundraising success. The fundraising entities raised $212 million in the first quarter of 2020.
     The RNC and Trump committees raised more than $63 million in March alone.
     The cycle to date haul Is $677 million, $270 million more than the Obama re-elect.
     The RNC and Trump campaign committees have over $240 million cash on hand.
• This effort is unmatched by the DNC and the Biden campaign.
• Even in these unprecedented times, Trump Victory is not missing a beat. We are full steam ahead to November to help re-elect President Trump and Republicans up and down the ballot.

Jim Carter
President, Men’s Republican Club

17 Mar 2020

Fellow Republicans

The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) has requested that we temporarily cancel all Republican sanctioned events in compliance with President Trump’s direction. This order is to be in effect until April 15th. Accordingly, the Republican Men’s Club of Collier County has canceled our scheduled April 3 breakfast at the Pelican Marsh Country Club. As of this date, our May 1st breakfast remains scheduled, as planned.

An announcement will be forthcoming regarding any adjustments to plans as further information becomes available. Meanwhile, stay healthy so that we all may enjoy each other’s company in May.

Sincerely,

Dr. Jim Carter
President
RMCCC