college republicans at utsa

CRNC Co-Chairman Resigns

2008-02-21T17:22:00.001-06:00

From CRNation.com:

CRNC Co-Chair Nick Miccarelli has resigned. From a press release forwarded to CR Nation:
As he pursues his campaign for State Representative from Pennsylvania’s 162nd district National Co-Chairman Nick Miccarelli is formally resigning his post within the College Republican National Committee. He had the following statement regarding his departure:

“It is with mixed emotions today that I announce my resignation as Co-Chairman of the College Republican National Committee. I have declared my candidacy for state representative in Pennsylvania’s 162nd district and I am resigning my position so that I may devote myself fully to my campaign and so that the CRNC can find a Co-Chairman that will be fully involved with the organization’s efforts in 2008. This was a very difficult decision to make but it would prove impossible for me to balance both of these tasks.

It was my privilege to be elected to this position and my honor to serve alongside Charlie Smith and a team of talented, dedicated young leaders. Under our administration so far, fundraising has been rebuilt on the face of a fresh new image and outreach to donors has never in the history of the CRNC been met with more success. STORM is primed to be the most successful program ever launched by the CRNC and if College Republicans around the country utilize it to its maximum capacity it will tip the scales in our favor in races all over the country. Finally, perhaps we can be most proud of the reforms which have made our organization more transparent and ethical. I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished and look forward to what the future holds for our organization.

After countless doors knocked on, dollars raised, and friendships built, I bid you all a fond farewell. I hope you will join me in continuing to support Charlie and the CRNC team as they build up this great organization.

Finally, I would like every single person in our organization to know that I consider you all friends. If there is anything I can ever do to help any of you, I’m only a phone call away. Thank you all so much for the support you have shown me as I make this exciting transition.”

Following Nick’s resignation Chairman Smith offered the following, “Nick has been an integral part of our team and of the movement to make College Republicans successful. He is a dear friend, and while his help will be missed at the CRNC, we wish him all the best in his efforts for the Pennsylvania House and in all his future endeavors.”

In line with the governing articles of the CRNC constitution the Executive Board will elect a temporary Co-Chairman to fill the vacancy until a vote by the National Board can be taken at the next scheduled Board Meeting.

Miccarelli was elected unanimously last July. CR Nation wishes him all the best in his campaign for state representative, and thanks him for his service to the College Republicans and, more importantly, to our country in the United States Army.

BREAKING: Castro resigns as President of Cuba

2008-02-19T02:02:00.002-06:00

The Associated Press is now reporting (along with CNN and Fox News) that communist Cuban leader Fidel Castro has announced that he is resigning as leader and commander of Cuba.

From CNN.com
(CNN) -- Fidel Castro announced his resignation as president of Cuba and commander-in-chief of Cuba's military on Tuesday, according to a letter published in the state-run newspaper, Granma.
Castro, 81, temporarily handed power to his younger brother Raul Castro in July 2006 after undergoing intestinal surgery. He hasn't been seen in public since his surgery, but he has appeared in numerous videos and photos in state media.
In December 2007, a Cuban television news anchor read a letter reportedly written by Fidel Castro promising he would not "cling to office" or be an impediment to rising young leaders. Castro rose to power in 1959.

There will likely be a large celebration across Cuba and in Miami especially ... but they have been preping for this for a long time.

Again, Fidel Castro resigning as President of Cuba.

Event Notice: Pres. Candidate Mike Huckabee at St. Mary's University

2008-02-17T21:24:00.002-06:00

The St. Mary's College Republicans will host Republican Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee on Thursday February 21st at 7:00 pm

The event will be held at the Greehey Arena on the campus of St. Mary's University.

Here is the link to the Facebook event:
http://utsa.facebook.com/event.php?eid=34673200480

Lets attend and show support for the GOP.

Reminder: An announcement is still coming ... so stay tuned.

Announcement Coming Soon

2008-02-15T02:55:00.001-06:00

An announcement is coming soon ... stay tuned

College Republican Chairman Issues Statement on NIU Shootings

2008-02-14T19:33:00.003-06:00

As the news continues to come in about this horrific situation at Northern Illinois University, I want to extend prayers and thoughts to students, faculty, staff, and parents of NIU on the behalf of the College Republicans at UTSA.

If our fellow College Republicans there need anything they should not hesitate to ask. If we can help we will.

God Bless NIU.

Andres Bocanegra

Chairman of the College Republicans at UTSA

Breaking Election News: Mitt Romney Endorses John McCain

2008-02-14T16:23:00.002-06:00

Former Mass. Governor and former Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney is now endorsing Sen. John McCain for President of the United States. Romney made the announcement this afternoon in Boston. Romney is releasing his delagates and asking them to vote for McCain at Convention. If those delegates do ... this puts McCain just 78 delegates short of the nomination's "Magic Number"

BREAKING: Shooting at Northern Illinois University

2008-02-14T16:08:00.010-06:00

CNN is now reporting that up to 18 people have been shot on the Dekalb, IL campus of Northern Illinois University. Classes have been cancelled according to the school's website (here).

There is now a Campus Safety Alert that reads:
(3:50 pm)
It has been confirmed that there has been a shooting on campus and several people have been taken away by ambulance. All classses are cancelled on the DeKalb campus. People are urged not to come to campus. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

Read more Campus Alerts as they are posted (here)

UPDATE: 4:20 PM
Campus police report that the immediate danger has passed. The gunman is no longer a threat. The DeKalb campus is closed tomorrow. Students can go to any residence hall for counseling.

UPDATE: 4:30 PM
Campus police reiterate that an immediate danger has passed. Students should return to their residence halls and stay there. All classes are cancelled and all NIU campuses are closed for tonight and tomorrow (2/15/08). [FROM NIU WEBSITE]

UPDATE: 5:15 PM
Campus police confirm that the gunman died from a self - inflicted gunshot.

UPDATE: 6:00 PM
Confirmed: 5 Dead including gunman ... Up to 18 Wounded at Northern Illinois University

UTSAGOP to start weekly updates ...

2008-02-14T00:29:00.001-06:00

The College Republicans at the University of Texas at San Antonio will start weekly updates on activities on campus and within the organization.

No firm date has been set as to when these email updates will come ... but once it is known ... look no further than utsagop.blogspot.com

Andres Bocanegra
Chairman
UTSAGOP

TFCR Asleep on the Job

2008-02-14T00:26:00.001-06:00

This from fellow Texas College Republican Ryan Murphy's blog Backporch Politics (here)

Friends and Colleagues,
As we enter the fifth week of a new semester, the Texas Federation of College Republicans are still lacking a confirmed date for our next SCREC meeting. At this time of year, we should have already held one state-wide meeting this semester and expect that the next one would be held in the next few weeks. Unfortunately, as with everything else about this year, what should be done, isn’t being done.
I spoke with our State Chairman on Friday, a conversation in which he said our next SCREC meeting would be held at the end of February or early March.
That would be great, if we hadn’t been down this road before. TFCR Executive Officers have been told that the next state-wide meeting would be the middle of January, then late January, early February, mid February, late February, and now the last weekend of February or early March.
This is also what happened last semester, when our State Chairman continually pushed meeting dates back further and further, to the point we didn’t have any state-wide meetings. In fact, we haven’t even held an Executive Board meeting since the second week of October.
As the conversation moved forward, I asked if our State Chairman had discussed this with the Chapter Chairman at the University of North Texas, which will host our next state-wide meeting. He had not, but promised that he would. I haven’t heard if their conversation has taken place or not.
We ended the conversation with a reminder that our State Chairman must send out a Call to Order thirty days prior to the scheduled meeting. As of this morning, that has not happened. This means that the earliest a SCREC meeting could be held is March 15th, which happens to be the first weekend of Spring Break for several schools in the TFCR.
If we held our next SCREC meeting on March 15th, it would be our first state-wide meeting since our 2007 State Convention, which was held March 31st, 2007.

With 350 days between meetings, how is the TFCR supposed to function?

Sincerely,
Ryan Patrick Murphy
Vice Chairman of Development & Operations
Texas Federation of College Republicans

Berkley Reverses Course

2008-02-13T14:18:00.003-06:00

You may have read on our home page about Berkley, CA attempting to kick out the Marines from their Downtown Berkley recruitment center. Well it appears after much attention and a large outcry of opposition the City of Berkley has decided against its proposed actions.

This from The Denver Post:
Berkeley eases anti-Marines stance
By MICHELLE LOCKE Associated Press Writer
BERKELEY, Calif.—City council members who were criticized for telling Marine recruiters they don't belong here have moderated their position, saying they oppose the Iraq war but support the troops.
The Berkeley City Council voted two weeks ago to send a letter to a downtown recruitment station advising the Marines they were not welcome.
After a marathon session that stretched into early Wednesday, the council decided against sending the letter, saying it recognizes recruiters' right to be in Berkeley. The council members say they still strongly oppose the war and the recruitment of young people, but "deeply respect and support" the men and women of the armed forces. Read More

This is a good development but the Battle is far from over on this issue ... but at least now the Marines will remain in Berkley.

Hillary Clinton to Visit San Antonio

2008-02-13T02:42:00.002-06:00

Looney Lib and NY Sen. Hillary Clinton will be in San Antonio today ... here is your chance to protest her if you would like ... here are event details:

Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Where:
St. Mary's University
Bill Greehey Arena
1 Camino Santa Maria St.
San Antonio, TX 78228

Description:
Join Senator Hillary Clinton for a "Solutions for America" rally at Saint Mary's University

Let's show this Looney Lib that Texas is GOP Country!

Welcome and Upcoming Meeting Information

2008-02-13T02:00:00.000-06:00

This will be the new primary source for up to the minute information from the UTSA College Republians. If a meeting place changes ... it will be here. Also information on upcoming political events in Bexar County and Texas as well as events on campus we host and our press releases will be right here for quick and easy (chronological) access. We will also attempt to cover College Republican news from around the state and the country.

So here is the first tidbit of info:

Upcoming Meeting: February 20, 2008
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: A.E.C. at University Oaks Apartments (on-campus)
Guest Speaker: Texas State Rep. Frank Corte Jr. on War on Terror and 2008 Election
For more info: Email utsagop@gmail.com

Thats all for now and remember ...

We are Building our Future ... One Victory at a Time.