Jewish GOP Monthly Speakers & Discussions on World, US, Colorado Issues Meeting monthly at the East Side Kosher Deli 499 South Elm Street, Glendale   Location: East Side Kosher Deli 499 S. Elm Street, Denver, CO. 80246 (303) 322-9862 (Off Leetsdale Drive – across Elm from the Goodwill Thrift Store) JEWISH REPUBLICANS OF COLORADO   For April: Our special guest speaker this month is: Jane Norton, Candidate for the U.S. Senate     ATTEND THE TEA PARTY ON THE STEPS OF THE CAPITOL ON TAX DAY!!! 2010 Denver Tax Day Tea Party - Statewide Event   THEN COME TO THE JEWISH REPUBLICANS OF COLORADO AND REPORT YOUR EXPERIENCE!   Date:         Thursday, April 15, 2010   Time:         6:30 PM Location:   East Side Kosher Deli 499 South Elm Street Denver, CO 80246 (at Virginia Ave.) Cost:         Admission is free, but a $5 per adult minimum food/drink order is requested.   MEET JANE NORTON   A third generation, lifelong Coloradan Jane was born and raised in Grand Junction. Jane’s Mom taught school in Grand Junction and her Dad coached at Mesa Jr. College. She doesn’t look any further than her parents when it comes to naming her heroes. With a lifetime of public service experience, Jane announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate on September 15, 2009.    In 2007, Jane was named the first executive director for the Denver Police Foundation (DPF). The DPF supports individual officers and their families in times of crisis and provides equipment, training, and technology in support of Denver police officers.   In 2002 Jane was elected as Colorado’s 46th Lieutenant Governor. During her term as LG, Jane was elected by her peers to serve as chair (2005-2006) of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA), garnering national support for Colorado-based Project C.U.R.E., bone marrow donation, sexual predator legal reform, and an award-winning cervical cancer public awareness campaign. Prior to her election as LG, Jane was appointed Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment by Governor Bill Owens, a position she held from 1999-2002. As such, she had a broad range of regulatory and programmatic responsibilities. She managed a staff of 1,100 with a budget of over $280 million. In 1988, Jane was tapped by President Ronald Reagan and by George H.W. Bush in 1992 to serve as the six state (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY) regional director of the US Department of Health and Human Services.   Jane graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science degree with distinction in health sciences. She also has a Master of Sciences in Management degree from Regis University, Denver.   Jane is married to Mike Norton, former US Attorney of Colorado. She is the mother of two grown children (Lacee and Tyler Artist), two step-children, and enjoys seven grandchildren, one of whom is serving in the US Army. Jane serves on the board of Denver Seminary, volunteers in her church and is an avid hiker and skier. She is a member of the Colorado Federation of Republican Women and a founding member of the Colorado Republican Business Coalition.     OUR J-GOP ON-GOING MILITARY SERVICE PROJECT!!! Evan Holz, our Treasurer is the inspiration for this project.  Bring cash donations or items such as:   Deodorant, Shower to Shower body powder, non-perishable snacks, Chewing gum, Nuts, Long-distance phone cards, Ziploc bags, Coffee, Gatorade, Small Board Games, Toothbrushes & toothpaste, Disposable shower towels, DVD movies, Koozies to keep water bottles and cans cool, Newspapers, Magazines, Shoe laces for gym shoes and boots, Brown t-shirts, Boot socks, Underwear, Hand warmers, Razors, Ink pens, Notepads of paper, Icy/hot patches, Air activated heat wraps for sore muscles, Foot powder, Vitamins, Paperback books   YOU GET THE IDEA!     >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>   Have you paid your J-GOP Dues yet? SEND YOUR CHECK for 2010 dues $30.00 or bring your checkbook to the next meeting:    Jewish Republicans of Colorado  c/o Evan Holz, Treasurer 7073 Secrest Court Arvada, CO  80007   >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>   We WILL and MUST push back against oppressive and growing state and federal government. Never have the stakes been so high, never has YOUR participation been so critical!!       With the love of LIBERTY and self-government,   Karen Kataline President -with the esteemed Board of the Jewish Republicans of Colorado      2010 Schedule: Confirmed Guest for MAY 13:  Scott McInnis  Mark your Calendar for JUNE 17:  A J-GOP Moderated discussion: How to talk to a Jewish Liberal & We Must! Jul 15 - Aug 19 - September 16:  BIGGEST BIG TENT EVENT EVER!