VICTORY for GOP in 2010 and Beyond

BIG VICTORY for the GOP in 2010...and Beyond

Being the Chair of the Utah County Republican Party (UCRP) has been a great experience; I've only got a few short months left. But we have seen some important things happen in 2009-2010 and the foundation is set for an even better 2011 and beyond. We reached our goal to elect Republicans and the stage is set for continued success for years to come. Many of our candidates increased their margin of victory.

VICTORY has been our goal but it is also our theme for continued success. As we energetically articulate what it means to be a Republican and promote our conservative Vision, we educate others and motivate them to stay involved in the process of making public policy. But as we talk of prosperity through less government we must remain Inclusive in our dialogue, events and activities. For long-lasting strength, we must welcome all voters, including those from diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds. We must never fear those with a different idea; all deserve a seat at the table of discourse and let the best ideas rise to the top.

We must not only be inclusive in our behavior but we must improve our Communication with the party faithful and the public at large to recruit, train, and motivate others to be involved in the political process. We can do this by using Technology to improve outreach and increase understanding. Technology is a tool that promotes what it means to be a Republican but we must conduct ourselves with Openness and transparency to truly increase fairness and unity. This outreach to like-minded groups, individuals, and organizations will strengthen Relationships and help expand our interaction with today's Youth, since the rising generation will be tomorrow's leaders.

VICTORY and prosperity will only be possible when all members of the Republican family join together. We invite you to join with the UCRP and put aside past differences (politics should never be personal) and focus on that which will make us stronger.

VICTORY and progress towards unity is also only possible when we respect the process of making policy and rules. Our Party must protect the process of making rules and proposing changes to those rules; we must protect the process of vigorous dialogue and debate, and then unite behind the chosen solution. We will always face factions that want to dictate what they want above the will of the majority.

We face a future full of challenges. The UCRP will continue to achieve VICTORY and show we have the solutions when we respect the process and advocate for adherence to our Constitution and Platform. This is my goal in 2011.