January 2017 President’s Message

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Jim Carter

After hearing President Obama’s farewell address to the Nation ( and I hope it’s the last) and initial Senate confirmation hearings on Jeff Sessions for Attorney  General and Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State, I’ve concluded we are truly fortunate Donald Trump is our President. Trump is surrounding himself with high quality, intelligent and knowledgeable people that clearly know how the world works.

Obama is a great speaker as long as its scripted on a TelePrompTer. Otherwise he rambles and repeats himself  and shows you his egotistical and narcissist self. He will leave office and form a shadow government financed by George Soros and his cronies. They believe in National Socialism with them controlling every facet of your life. Not once during his last speech or any others does he say that we are a constitutional Republic. That’s what we are. To him, it’s by intent, he uses the word Democracy. A democracy makes all decisions by a simple majority vote. How convenient . He and his fellow travelers would get rid of the Electoral College in a heart beat.

The trouble is most people don’t understand the Electoral College prevents a few population centers from controlling who is elected President. For example: Hillary won California 5,860,714 to Trumps 3,151,821-61.6% to 33.1% exclusive of other candidates. But take her California vote away from her National vote and it’s 54,978,783. Do the same with Trump and his is 57,113,976. Now Trump’s popular vote is 51.3% and Hillary is 48.7%. So Hillary is President of California!!

Great she fits right in with the land of nuts and Hollywood fools who spend most of their lives pretending they are some one else. This is the wisdom of the Electoral College. It represents all the States–not one or two. This is one of the reasons why we are the most successful Republic the world has ever known and not just a democracy.

This election period is one of sweet success : we won

  • The Presidency  
  • A majority in the House 
  • A majority in the Senate 
  • Almost 2/3 of Governorships 
  • Total control of State Houses in almost 2/3 of the states 
  • And soon we should add a majority to the Supreme Court

The only way we will fail is if we fight among ourselves and lose focus on the goals of National Security, reducing govt. regulations, streaming the Tax codes ( business and personal), revamping health care and education and build America’s resources to operate from strength. We don’t need to change the Constitution, Amendments or Bill of Rights. We only need to educate those who don’t understand them. Perhaps that’s why cockroaches have a higher rating than the U.S. Senate.

Member Paul Engle Update

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Greg Engel to All

It is with heavy heart that I inform everyone that my Dad, Paul Engel, passed away last night at his home.  The aggressive cancer continued to spread and all treatments had little effect.  Paul was admitted to NCH hospital in Naples, Fl on New Years Day to try to combat the weakness and pain.  After 2+ months of a never give up fight, on Tuesday, he made the decision that he wanted to come home with hospice care as the pain from this horrible cancer was becoming unbearable.  He was happy that my brother Tom and I were able to spring him from the hospital on Wednesday afternoon and get him set up with an adjustable bed in front of his new big screen tv.  

The immediate family, including his sister and brother in-law from Minnesota were able to gather around and spend some very valuable time with him over the last 2-3 days.  I know he talked to our communicated with many of you over the last couple of days and wanted to make sure that everyone knew how important their relationships were to him.  

As you know, Paul loved traveling with his family/friends, fishing and drinking Lite Beer so I thought I’d share a private tribute video:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=E-Q7RlE8_vU&feature=youtu.be

We will be planning a memorial service for dad over the next couple of days and will keep everyone informed of the details.  Please feel free to share this with others and remember to always wear sunscreen.

Photo Gallery January 2017 Meeting

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We shared breakfast with our speaker Ambassador Clark T. Randt, Jr., former U.S. Ambassador to China has been the longest serving United States Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China.

March Meeting – Active Shooter Preparation

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Topic: Active Shooter Training

The goal of this training, regardless of whether it is provided in a classroom setting or by viewing the video, is not to create unnecessary fear. The goal is to empower our community members with the knowledge and practical options so they may avoid, minimize or deter this type of threat should it ever happen to them or their loved ones, no matter where they may be.

Sgt. Neal Bohannon will be the presenter.

In addition to Sgt. Bohannon’s presentation, Sheriff Rambosk will be in attendance. Sherriff Rambosk would like to provide the audience with a state of the agency briefing.

RSVP – Click Here

Beginning at 7:30am

Cost:  $20 for Members $25 for Non-Members
Buffet Breakfast

Place:  Pelican Marsh Golf Club
Address: 1810 Persimmon Dr, Naples, FL
Club Phone:(239) 293-2399

Directions – Click Here

Watch The Video:

February Meeting “Thinking Outside the Box”

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The Topic: Iran, Europe and Russia

“Thinking Outside the Box”

Thomas Tyrell, a British International Lawyer, Banker and Historian.

A Transatlantic Perspective.

Dynamic and fast moving presentation.

Thomas Tyrrell is an international lawyer, historian and genealogist.  He has been lecturing in Southwest Florida about the geopolitics of World Events since 2003.  He is a British citizen with an American father and English mother. Thomas brings a fresh ‘Transatlantic Perspective’ to his presentations that encourages active participation by audience members.  He seeks to place modern events in their historical context thereby perhaps giving his American audience reason to pause and think.

Beginning at 7:30am

Cost:  $20 for Members $25 for Non-Members
Buffet Breakfast

Place:  Pelican Marsh Golf Club
Address: 1810 Persimmon Dr, Naples, FL
Club Phone:(239) 293-2399

Directions – Click Here

To RSVP – Click Here

Bio:

EDUCATION

  • Thomas Tyrrell was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge University, from which he holds a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in Economics and Law and a Master’s Degree.
  • He also holds a Bachelor of Law from London University and a Fellowship of the Genealogical Society.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

  • Barrister at Law and International Banker in London.
  • Deputy Chairman of the overseas subsidiary of Banque Sarasin of Basle, one of Switzerland’s oldest private banks and overseas director of La Baloise, a leading Swiss insurance company and PK banken of Sweden.
  • Economic Advisor to the British Government in the National Economic Development Office (NEDO). 
  • Practiced  international law in Luxembourg and Geneva.
  • Established Fiduciaire Tyrrell Higham as an independent traditional European fiduciary.
  • Founded with others in Europe and America, an international trust company in Auckland, New Zealand. 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • The International Bar Association
  • International Associate of The American Bar Association
  • Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners of London
  • International Director of the Association of Professional Genealogists
  • The National Genealogical Society in Washington, DC
  • The Genealogical Society of London
  • ‘OSCE’ Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Vienna
  • ‘Chatham House’–The Royal Institute of International Affairs, London
  •  ‘RUSI’–The Royal United Services Institute for International and Defense Studies, London
  •  ‘RIAC’ Russian International Affairs Council, Moscow
  • ‘EUISS’–European Union Institute for Security Studies, Paris
  •  ‘EUISS’ European Union Institute for Security Studies, Paris
  •  ‘ECFR’ European Council on Foreign Relations.

December 2016 President’s Message

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Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and prosperous New Year!

As we celebrate this Christmas season with family and friends, let us pause to reflect on how blessed we are to live in this great Republic the United States of America. While we are caught up in the rush of Christmas our Military or Law enforcement personnel never are off duty. They are always protecting us. Remember them in your prayers.

While we face many challenges at least the Obama years are over. This was a trying time and it will take many years to repair the damage. The scars are deep and the continued efforts of the socialistic left to undermine the President elect Trump’s attempt to heal this Nation will take a lot of hard work. As a group of dedicated Republicans I know we will do all we can to support his efforts and bring this ship of state back on course.

For the Republican Men’s club, I look forward to an exciting year. The programs are coming together. During the winter season you will hear from retiring congressman Curt Clausen, the Sheriffs Dept. and EMS on a new program “Active Shooter” what to do In a hostile situation, the NAACP academic Boot Camp for Middle School students at Risk. A tough program that prepares them for High School and more.

The  membership committee has been hard at work updating and expanding our email list, revamping our web site and installing a new RSVP system with Pay Pal so you can pay by credit card when you make your reservation. Check out our updated site. Go to www men’s republican club. Many thanks to Randy Cash- Chairman, Russel Tuff- Vice Chairman, John Thomas,Neil Curley, Art Garrison, Chad Gillenwater and Pete Koenig.

Bring a first time guest and breakfast is on us. Let’s start with January and fill the house for former Ambassador to China Clark Randt under George W. Bush.

See you at the meeting!!

 

Jim Carter

President

Congratulations to Our Members

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Jim Carter

From Our President

Announcements:

Congratulations to our members who were elected to public office in 2016.

  • Naples City Council. Reg Buxton
  • Supervisor of Elections. Jennifer Edwards
  • Collier County Commission.  Bill McDaniel District 5
  • Andy Solis District 2
  • North Collier Fire and Rescue District Jim Burke
  • Eric Carter Collier County School Board District 4
  • Collier County Executive Committee Ron Kezeske Chairman
  • Shawn Khan Vice Chairman
  • Secretary John Thomas
  • Treasurer Chad Gillenwater
  • State Committeeman Doug Rankin

And a special thanks to Mike Lyster for serving two years as Chair.

We are very proud of our members will to serve. Great job!!!

Great Truths

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1. In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man  is a shame, two is a law firm,
and three or more is a congress.
— John Adams

2. If you don’t read the newspaper you are uninformed,

if you do  read the newspaper

you are  misinformed.

— Mark Twain

3. Suppose you were an idiot.

And   suppose you were a member of   Congress.

But then I repeat   myself.

— Mark Twain

4. I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and
trying to lift himself up by the handle.

—Winston Churchill

5. A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on  the support of Paul.

— George   Bernard Shaw

6. A liberal is someone who feels a
great debt to his fellow man, which debt he proposes to pay off with your money.

— G. Gordon   Liddy

7. Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys.
— P.J. O’Rourke, Civil Libertarian

8. Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases:

If it   moves, tax it.

If it keeps   moving, regulate it.

And if it   stops moving, subsidize it.
—Ronald Reagan (1986)

9. I don’t make jokes.

I just watch the government and report the   facts.

— Will Rogers

10. If you think health care is expensive now, wait until you
see what it costs when it’s free!
— P. J. O’Rourke
11. No man’s life, liberty, or property is safe while the legislature is in session.
— Mark Twain (1866)

12. Talk is cheap, except when
Congress does it. — Anonymous

13. The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of the blessings.

The inherent blessing of socialism is the equal sharing of misery.

—  Winston Churchill

14. The only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist is that
the taxidermist leaves the skin.
—     Mark Twain

15. There is no distinctly Native  American criminal class,

save   Congress.

— Mark Twain

16. What this country needs are more unemployed politicians
—Edward Langley,
Artist (1928-1995)

17. A government big enough to give you everything you want,

is strong enough to take everything   you have.

— Thomas Jefferson

 

FIVE BEST SENTENCES

1. You cannot legislate the poor into   prosperity, by legislating the wealthy out of prosperity.

2. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving.

3. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else.

4. You cannot multiply wealth by  dividing it.

5. When half of the people get the   idea that they do not have to work, because the other half is going to take care of them,

and when the other half gets the idea that it does no good to work, because somebody else

is going to get what they work for, that is the beginning of the end of any nation.

 

January Meeting

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January Speaker

AMBASSADOR CLARK T. RANDT, JR.
Ambassador to China

CHINA’S CHALLENGERS

Ambassador Clark T. Randt, Jr., former U.S. Ambassador to China has been the longest serving United States Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China.

A lawyer fluent in Chinese Mandarin, Ambassador Randt has lived and worked in Asia and traveled regularly to China on business for 40 years.  He will provide the answers to some of our most provoking questions:

  • How will China react to President Trump?
  • Will President Trump cause China to pause in its expansion into the South China Sea?
  • What will happen to trade?
  • Will President Trump push China on the issue of valuing their currency more realistically?

Register and Pay Here!

Friday, January 6, 2017

Cost:  $20 for Members $25 for Non-Members
Buffet Breakfast

Place:  Pelican Marsh Golf Club
Address: 1810 Persimmon Dr, Naples, FL
Club Phone:(239) 293-2399

Directions – Click Here

More Biography (from Wikipedia)

Education

After preparing at The Hotchkiss School, Randt graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1968 and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School in 1975. He also attended Harvard Law School where he was awarded the East Asia Legal Studies Traveling Fellowship to China. While at Yale, he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity with George W. Bush.

Career

From 1968 to 1972, Randt served in the United States Air Force Security Service, and in 1974 he was the China representative of the National Council for United States-China Trade.

Randt was a resident of Beijing from 1982 through 1984 where he served as First Secretary and Commercial Attache at the U.S. Embassy. He then lived in Hong Kong for 18 years, most recently as a partner with the international law firm of Shearman & Sterling where he headed the firm’s China practice. Randt was Governor and First Vice President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. He is a member of the New York and Hong Kong bars and is a recognized expert on Chinese law. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.[1]

Randt was nominated U.S. Ambassador to China by President George W. Bush on April 30, 2001 and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on July 11, 2001. He was sworn in as U.S. Ambassador to China on July 17, 2001 and arrived in Beijing on July 23.

Randt has been an opponent to the sale of defensive weapons to the Republic of China (Taiwan) in the face of opposition from the Communist government in Beijing.[2]

As a political appointee, Randt was required by convention to resign at the end of Bush’s term. The Deputy Chief of Mission took over as chargé d’affaires at the U.S. embassy for several months before Barack Obama’s appointment of Jon Huntsman. Randt is currently a special advisor to Hopu Investment Management, a Chinese private equity fund.[3]

Personal Life

Randt is married and has three children. His eldest son, Clark, currently resides in New York. His younger son, Paull, currently attends the Yale School of Management and resides in New Haven. His youngest child, Clare, is currently attending Yale University, and is a member of the Viola Question – Yale’s premiere improv comedy group