Israel is in the prayers and on the minds of many all over the world. We continue to pray for the innocent victims and a quick end to the violence. Many are conflicted over so much monetary aid leaving the US when we are trillions in debt and have questions about where the funds and war materiel ultimately go.

In the same vein, while our brave and unwavering Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and others faithfully defend US interests when ordered, we worry and fear for their safety. Some question the ability to fulfill mission objectives, putting our loved ones at even more risk, considering the potential scope of the war, and looming threats from other parts of the world: Taiwan, the Korean peninsula, Ukraine, and our own borders.

The current Resident administration is sending our people and resources to repel invasions halfway around the world (without a Congressional declaration of war), while OUR OWN borders are being invaded by millions of illegal immigrants which includes hundreds of cartel criminals and watch-list terrorists. Our blood and treasure first should be spent to secure the American homeland, and then sent to help defend allies and other American interests. This is why we MUST elect all Republicans to office next year and hold them to keeping America First!

All are glad to have a Speaker of the House: Mike Johnson. I am glad he represents a swing to a more conservative leader. Now get to work Congress!

-Jana

AZGOP has published their PC Handbook for some great ideas.

Arizona Republicans,

I take ELECTION INTEGRITY very seriously and I’m fighting to keep President Trump on the ballot in Arizona at all cost!

A lawsuit has been filed to REMOVE President Trump from the ballot, but the AZGOP won’t let it happen on our watch.

We won’t wait to do something about it. We’re taking action now! I have instructed lawyers of the Arizona Republican Party to file a motion to intervene on this lawsuit IMMEDIATELY.

Can you believe that if we did nothing, President Trump’s defense in this case would be handled by a Democrat Secretary of State! We know they wouldn’t put up a fight for President Trump.

If they succeed, firing Joe Biden could be impossible. We can’t allow the Radical Left to pick who can show up on our ballots! Voters should choose our nominee, NOT DEMOCRATS.

This is all part of the Democrats’ years long AUTHORITARIAN SUPPRESSION campaign to stop Donald J. Trump.

This is a sinister plan. They want to disenfranchise you. The AZGOP won’t let it happen.

The court hearing is scheduled for November, and I will promptly update you. Voters should choose our nominee, NOT DEMOCRATS.

Jeff DeWitt 

Arizona’s election processes are under attack!

We’ve told you what’s wrong with Ranked Choice Voting in past Stampede editions. Rep Austin Smith sponsored HCR 2033 that prohibits any election law in Arizona that is contrary to the direct primary election in the Arizona state constitution. That will be on the ballot in 2024.

KNOW THE LAW REGARDING SEXUALLY EXPLICIT

MATERIALS IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES

We have been hearing with alarm the increasing rates of the inappropriate placement of sexually explicit materials in public libraries that appear to be targeting our youth. Therefore, we drafted this letter and want to send it to LD-1 Precinct Committeemen to share freely with others as well. This letter is being used by concerned parents and citizen groups across the district in Camp Verde, Cottonwood, and Prescott and is being well received. We hope it helps as it is apparent public entities have not kept up with Arizona laws when it comes to procedural and posting requirements for age-appropriate material in school and public libraries. Of course, we are also pursuing legislation for the upcoming session to further protect our youth from intentional harm such as this and welcome any further input.

Yours in public service,

Representatives Selina Bliss and Quang Nguyen

PCs needed for Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee works on project all year long, not just when the AZ Chambers are in session. There are local charter amendments, budget overrides and city council races. As a member of the Legislative Committee, you will research topics, follow the bills and Request To Speak, plus lots of fun stuff. Please contact me if you are interested.

Cathy Messinger, 480-370-9897, Email

Secretary Fontes submitted the final draft Election Procedures Manual to the Attorney General and Governor for their review and approval. Few changes provided by the public or State Senate were added to the draft. It’s expected that the draft will be approved by the December 31, 2023 deadline and will go into effect in January 2024. 

Plan Prescott

Planning the Future/Preserving the Past

This website is a one-stop shop for information, data, and opportunities to get involved in the 2025 General Plan update process. Check back frequently for updates and new information.https://planprescott.com/

PC Orientation Classes

Changes to PC Orientation times

• 10/19 New Time: 6pm - 8pm (had requests for an evening class!)
•  11/13 3:30 -5:30 pm YavGOP Office, 112B E Union St., Prescott
• 12/6 3:30 -5:30 pm YavGOP Office, 112B E Union St., Prescott

Calling all PCs who have not attended a PC orientation, or who want a refresher course. You must be elected, appointed, or turned in your PC Application to attend, and you must be pre-registered.  

RSVP required: Send email to YavGOPEducationEvent@yahoo.com, make the subject line: (Date you want to attend) PC Orientation

NOTE: Classes are subject to cancelation without notice if no one signs up.  

Submitted by Ann Pendarvis, PC

I wear many hats as a YavGOP PC and a couple more hats outside YavGOP. For the purposes of this article, I am ONLY wearing my YavGO PC hat.

When I look back at all the Quarterly Meetings I have attended, I see some recuring issues.

1.      PCs not attending at all

2.      PCs ONLY attending via Proxy

3.      PCs leaving before the meeting has concluded

4.      PCs not being prepared for the meeting

5.      PCs not keeping up with what’s going on

6.      PCs not knowing who can vote on what types of business

In my opinion, unless you are newly appointed and have not yet attended a PC orientation, there is no excuse for any of these issues. As PCs we have a duty to our elected or appointed position to attend all Quarterly Meetings in person, (when necessary, by proxy), to stay for the entire meeting, be prepared for the meeting, keep up with what’s going on, and know what types of business we can and can not participate in.

The current EC has listed the Quarterly Meeting dates for the rest of 2023 and 2024. Put these dates on your calendar today. They are listed in every Stampede (here is the posting so you do not have to look it up!):

PC Captains

Presidential Preference Election flyer for PCs. It's designed to be cut in half to save paper. For door-knocking or other voter activities. 

Burro Precinct Update

Burro Precinct had their monthly meeting Monday the 23rd. There were 11 people in attendance and we had a spirited and passionate debate about the current division in YavGOP. While we had differing opinions on exactly why we are so divided, we all agreed that we need to work together for the good of our party, county, state and country.

WE NEED TO WORK TOGETHER!

You say you signed up to be a PC but don't know what to do...do some of the things Chris does!!

• Elected PC
• 1 of 5 people on YAVGOP Bylaws committee
• 1 of 4 on YAVGOP Legislative committee
• Door knocked on new residences against RCV
• Volunteer at the YAVGOP headquarters once a week
• Active on Request to Speak
• Talk with my Representatives at least twice a month
• Speak to the County Registrar at least once a month
• Register people to vote at my church and give a political update once a month
• Go to every meet and greet I can
• Member of multiple grass roots organizations
• Give to TNT monthly
• Volunteer my time to any Republican event I can
• For the past 2 voting cycles been a poll observer
• Flag waved on a major corner near my home on Thursdays during the last general and primary elections. 

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO A RECEPTION WITH

RON DESANTIS

• HOST COMMITTEE IN FORMATION 

Editorial Disclaimer

Articles contained this publication are from our volunteers and members; they are neither legal interpretations not statements of the Yavapai County Republican Committee. The content expressed is their own.

Merrianne Geisdorf, Bighorn Precinct 245

My name is Merrianne Geisdorf, and I am a PC in Bighorn Precinct 245. I attended the PC Meeting held September 30, 2023.

I was appalled, disgusted and disappointed at the lack of respect shown to our officers, the calls for “points of order,” “motion to adjourn,” etc., immediately after the meeting started. 

I thought we were there to work, to do “The People’s Business.” I think we all agree that our country is in trouble. I believe we are in a war between good and evil. We have an open border! There are over 500 terrorists in America now. They came through the border, were stopped, identified and released! Who knows where they are now? Our government certainly does not!

We are Republican women who lift other Republicans up. We are here to help empower, educate and elect republicans. If you are interested in being involved and making a difference - join us! Call us today at (928) 308-1624.

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