Republicans Abroad celebrated the European Regional Meeting and Conference in London from October 28th-29th, 2011
Global Chairman Christopher Fussner led the Republicans Abroad Member delegation from France, Germany, Norway, Luxembourg and Switzerland to London for the two day conference that that was attended by about 400 persons altogether. It ‘kicked off’ with a welcome dinner hosted by Stacy Hilliard, Vice Chairman and RA UK, for all members from the UK and abroad and for special guests, RNC Committeeman Solomon Yue and RNC Legal Advisor Jon Waclawski. The Thursday dinner held at “The Cinnamon Club,” in the vicinity of Parliament was attended by 50 guests with Tim Montgomerie, co-founder of the Centre for Social Justice and Editor of Conservative Home as the guest speaker. He spoke of “American Exceptionalism”… (evoking his famous “A world without America” video of 2007) in preparation for the 2012 presidential election and the other races for political office..
At 10:00 AM, the following morning, RA-UK Chairman Tom Grant greeted Republicans Abroad and Conservative friends at the Boothroyd Parliamentary Committee Room in Portcullis House, Westminster, for a series of conferences and panel discussions that were hosted by the Hon. Chris Kelly, MP.
The first guest speaker was Ed Goeas III of the Tarrance Group, who participated via teleconference and gave his views on polls, campaigns, battleground states, and the issues that are important to the American electorate. Mark Kennedy, former Member of Congress from Minnesota and National Finance Committee Chairman, Pawlenty for President, led the discussion with Mike Magan Senior Vice President at Legatum, who was a former Senior Director at the National Security Council and Special Assistant to the President George H. W. Bush.
Following the discussion, a luncheon, was served at the “Bishop Partridge Hall”, overlooking the Dean’s Yard of Westminster, which caters to both Houses of Parliament. In such a private venue, members of Republicans Abroad, led by Global Chairman Chris Fussner and European Regional Chairman David Knower, engaged in what was labeled as “A conversation with RNC.” This discussion involved RNC representatives, Solomon Yue and Jon Waclawski. They talked about the possibility of creating a new project within the RNC, called “RNC Abroad”, which could be designed to strengthen the RNC’s involvement with Americans overseas. It would operate in parallel to Republicans Abroad and would manage tasks outside the purview of Republicans Abroad country chapters.
The first panel discussion in the early afternoon, also took place in the Boothroyd Parliamentary Committee Room, at Portcullis House and was hosted by the Hon. Chris Kelly, M.P.
Members of the panel included: Emily L. Walker, CEO Landis & Co, Distinguished visiting fellow at the Homeland Security Institute, She served on the 9/11 Commission, was a US Delegation member to ISO- TC223: Christopher Ford, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute, former U.S. Special Representative for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State; Michael Doran, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution, former Senior Director, National Security Council and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense; Douglas Murray, best-selling author and Associate Director of the Henry Jackson Society.
The key issues discussed were “of a regional, transnational and internal nature..,” the result of what many are labeling as a “balance of power shift” in global affairs. Involved were a myriad of topics from global warming to terrorism, from immigration to trade (illegal and legal); from internal radicalization to border security-all issues affecting societies around the world and the impact on Asia, Europe and the US.
Norman Lamont, Baron of Lerwick, was the “Keynote Speaker” for the “2011 European Regional Meeting”. Lord Lamont served as Chancellor of the Exchequer under Prime Minister John Major and was elevated to the peerage in 1998 after long distinguished service in Parliament and Government.. Lord Lamont shared his views on “The Eurozone, Sovereign Debt and the Challenges Ahead,” for the US and Europe and answered questions posed by some of the more than 100 attendees at this session.
After a short and educational quick tour of the Parliament (Westminster Hall), Members of Republicans Abroad joined about 250 RA-UK specially invited guests at Bloomberg UK headquarters to hear the last panel discussion at an event that was closed to the Media.
Presented by RA European Regional Chairman David Knower, RA-UK Chairman Tom Grant and moderated by Ken Leet, Granite Ridge LLP, he is a former Partner at Goldman Sachs and former President of Cerberus European Capital Advisors. The topic under discussion was “Navigating the Great Recession--Leadership and Change in a Time of Crisis”. The panelists included: Ronald Freeman, former Head of the Banking Department, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and former Vice Chairman, Citibank; The Hon. Bernard Jenkin MP, Chair, House of Commons Public Administration Select Committee; Dr Gerard Lyons, Chief Economist and Group Head of Global Research, Standard Chartered Bank; Donald Moore, Chairman, Morgan Stanley Europe; Huw Pill, chief European economist, Goldman Sachs.
On Saturday, the European leadership of Republicans Abroad met in Executive Session to hear Chris Fussner, David Knower and Stacy Hilliard discuss Republican Abroad’s plans to become proactive in creating the kinds of programs that will engender overseas American support for the 2012 Republican candidate for President. Overall, the conference was an enormous success, much was accomplished and Republicans Abroad looks forward to be an effective force in the 2012 election.
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Global Chairman Chris Fussner and Republicans Abroad
are pleased to announce that representatives from 19 countries from around the world will convene in Washington Monday and Tuesday. Republicans Abroad is a not for profit, political and volunteer organization. Where there is an American community overseas, there is a Republican community.
Through its worldwide reach, its websites, radio broadcasts and striking advertisements Republicans Abroad offers the American overseas and the international citizen a unique and well-informed window into the Republican and conservative world in the United States.
After years of forging relations and networking at home and overseas, members of Republicans Abroad offer a different outlook to everyday political dilemmas. At the same time, in participating openly in the promotion of universal Republican principles of freedom and limited government they are working to make sure Americans overseas register and vote...
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On behalf of Republicans Abroad I would like for the People of Japan to know that they are and have been in our thoughts and Prayers since March 11th, 2011.
Republicans Abroad has a chapter in Tokyo, Japan and includes members of the American Community in that country.
Please Contact the American Embassy for Information: JapanEmergencyUSC@state.gov
Tel. (03) 3224-5000 / DSN 224-5000 Switchboard
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If you are visiting our website for the first time and would like to learn a little about Republicans Abroad I would encourage you to visit the section dedicated to Chapter News. We are a volunteer organization, with more than 50 Chapters worldwide and we hold events on a regular basis in the different regions and countries. Every year, members of Republicans Abroad congregate in the City of Washington to attend the Annual Meeting, where we have an opportunity to meet with prominent leaders of the Republican Party. This year's Annual Meeting will take place from April 5th and we are preparing a very interesting Agenda. ,
Did you know that ,"two hundred years after the declaration of independence, Americans living abroad had no vote and no voice in government. As Taxation without representation was the issue that triggered the American Revolution, the disenfranchised citizens, inspired by the Sons of Liberty, organized a massive letter-writing campaign, stuffing tea bags into envelopes and mailing them to their representatives in Washington, D.C. As a result, in 1976, President Gerald Ford signed a bill permitting Americans overseas to register and vote absentee in congressional primaries and elections. Since 1978, Republicans Abroad mobilizes Americans overseas to support Republican candidates in US Elections!"...
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2010
CONGRATULATIONS AMERICA and to all Republican Candidates!!
We the People. An Election Day of historic proportions... America is now on the RIGHT track and Republicans Abroad worldwide have worked hard to ensure that Americans overseas registered to vote.... Meetings, celebrations, parties were organized by American communities overseas and Republicans Abroad were there helping at the voter registration booths...(See Chapter news)
Today, in contrast to some years ago, assistance in voter registration is better served thanks to the many websites and information that is available on the INTERNET. We have tried to place on this website as many links and information on voting that is available, from States' websites to the Federal Voting Assistance Program. ...Voting, State Races, Senate Races, House Races, Voter Registration Deadlines, Links to the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) and State websites, Overseas Embassies.. We maintain a Facebook Page and we would very much like you, as a Republican Abroad or as a Friend of Republicans Abroad, to join us.. We also have a Twitter Account...
We have also links to candidates' websites and articles of interest on current events.
We hope you take the time to learn about Republicans Abroad. Wherever there is an American community overseas, there is a Republican Community.
Do not leave the website before visiting the Chapter news Page. You will see that we hold meetings on a regular basis. In September, RA Legal Counsel, Bob Horn, went to Mexico and spoke to a group of Americans living in Lake Chapala. David Knower, Vice Chairman of RA germany organized the European Regional Meeting in Berlin from October 1-3 ,and Jan larimer, the Co-Chairman of the Republican National Committeevisited Calgary, Canada on October 3-4th...
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About us?
Republicans Abroad is The “political” voice in Washington D.C., of Americans living overseas.
In May 2010, at our Annual Meeting, we were honored to have special guests: Grover Norquist, President, Americans for Tax reform; Dan Mitchell, CATO tax expert; Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN); RNC Co-Chairman Jan Larimer, Rep. Thaddeus Mc Cotter (R-MI); Rep. Michele Bachmann(R-MN); Rep. Steve King (R-IO)… And, described by many as “the best Annual Meeting ever,” it presented an opportunity to meet prominent Republican leaders in the Nation’s Capital as well as network with fellow Republicans Abroad!!
The Leadership Series teleconference with conservative star Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) was held on September 16th. A great friend of Republicans Abroad, she shared her thoughts and ideas with us and we had the opportunity to ask her direct questions.
Republicans Abroad Radio features every week prominent leaders… members of congress… …members of Republicans Abroad and anyone who has a conservative message to disseminate, a story to tell…
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Berlin-Canada-Mexico
In celebration of the Elections, Republicans Abroad worked diligently during the months of September and October… Regional Meetings: in Berlin, with Wall Street Journal author and Fox News contributor John Fund as guest speaker, held on October 1-3;in Mexico, with Legal Counsel Robert J. Horn, Founding Chairman of the Republican National Lawyers Association,an organization that counts today with more than 5,000 volunteer lawyer/members throughout the US, was held on September 21st. And in Calgary, Canada, where more than 200,000 Americans call home, Republicans Abroad, on October 3rd, welcomed RNC Co-Chairman Jan Larimerwho spoke at a luncheon at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce…
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And, would YOU like to know what we did in 2009?
As a volunteer organization, Republicans Abroad has been very active in 2009... recruiting members and promoting Republican principles. Our chapters around the globe have grown and have celebrated many events; sometimes sharing the stage with local conservative groups...
In the UK,Republicans Abroad celebrated in March the Annual Reception with the Conservative Party at the House of Commons with guest of honor, Baroness Thatcher. GOP Chairman Michael Steele was the guest of honor and speaker at a dinner on October 8th.
In Spain, President Jose Maria Aznar, presided over a meeting held at his foundation headquarters in Madrid, with Republicans Abroad in Spain and Conservatives Abroad Madrid.
In Hong Kong, Steve Forbes spoke at a Republicans Abroad Hong Kong breakfast Meeting in April, 2009.Also members of RAHK met with Sens. John McCain and Lindsay Graham accompanied by Frank Lavin, former Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade and Ambassador to Singapore (2001-2005).
In Costa Rica, former Ambassador Peter Chianchette spoke at one of the regular luncheons held by Republicans Abroad Costa Rica.
Republicans Abroad Singapore attended a reception in honor of Governor Haley Barbour (R-MS) on October 1, 2009 and attended and participated in the Far East Conference organized by Grover Norquist, President for Americans For Tax Reform, on October 15th.
And last but not least, the Regional Meeting was held in Paris France, from November 19-22, 2009. This year's guest of honor and key note speaker was formerAttorney General Michael B. Mukasey(Remarks). Stuart Haugen,Chairman of RA France organized the agenda with a Healthcare Symposium of European experts and moderated by author and Yale Professor Theodore R. Marmor.
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More...on Republicans Abroad...
Most of the valued assets of membership in Republicans Abroad are the relationships which have been built over the years, as a result of the extensive network. In these unique forums, prominent Republican leaders meet and brief members on developments in Congress on foreign policy, US Taxes and budgets.
Throughout the year, we also haveLeadership series Conferences, which bring the chapter chairmen and members to participate in Q & A sessions, via teleconference, with Republican leaders. This year we had the honor to count with Gov. Haley Barbour R-MS and Grover Norquist, President of AmericaNS for tax reform
The primary mission of Republicans Abroad is to integrate Americans, especially those who adhere to the principles of the Republican Party, into the election process. Republicans Abroad strives to reach the estimated 4-6 million voters overseas. In past elections, Republicans Abroad has helped deliver crucial votes to Republican candidates facing close elections on the federal, state and local levels.
The country chapter is the basic building block of Republicans Abroad and every country committee belongs to one of the following four regions—Europe, Western Hemisphere, Asia/Pacific or Middle East/Africa.
“Getting the vote out” during election years, is the principal mandate of Republicans Abroad and its most important function. For many years, some Americans outside the US were not aware that they could be eligible to vote, nor did they know how to register. The 50 Republicans Abroad Chapters have, since 1978, voluntarily assisted overseas Americans to register and vote.
One of the fundamental methods employed for “getting out the vote” is through print and internet advertising! Republicans Abroad has, through the years, promoted our Party's principles in international media.
"After living overseas for over 25 years, Republicans Abroad is my political home."Christopher Fussner, Global Chairman
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