The Case College Republicans is a recognized student organization at Case Western Reserve University which is dedicated to promoting the Republican philosophy of governing as outlined by the national United States Republican Party. The Case College Republicans is Case's official branch of the Ohio College Republicans organization.

Contents 1 Mission Statement 2 Meetings 2.1 Meeting Shedule for Fall of 2009 3 Officers 3.1 Current Officers 4 Events 4.1 Fall 2008 4.2 Spring 2009 4.3 Fall 2009 5 Contact 5.1 External Links

[edit] Mission Statement

The Case Republicans have a five-point mission statement that outlines the purpose of the Case Republicans. These five points are:

• to encourage the developement of personal ideals
• to support candidates with Republican values
• to promote leadership within a social environment
• to provide education on the issues
• and to organize campus events that support the community

[edit] Meetings

Meetings for Case Republicans are held weekly on Tuesdays in Thwing Meeting Room A. (Exceptions are in bold below.) All members are encouraged to attend; however, those who cannot attend meetings due to either academic or extracurricular commitments may still be involved in Case Republican events. Meetings start at 7:00 PM and typically run for about an hour. Those who are interested in being a part of Case Republicans but cannot attend meetings should send an email to caserepublicans@case.edu.

[edit] Meeting Shedule for Fall of 2009

August 25 @ 7PM - Wade Commons

September 1 @ 7PM - Wade Commons

September 8 @ 7PM - Wade Commons

September 15 @ 7PM - Thwing Meeting Room A

September 22 @ 7PM - Thwing Meeting Room A

September 29 @ 7PM - Thwing Meeting Room A

October 6 @ 7PM - Thwing Meeting Room A

October 13 @ 7PM - Twing Meeting Room A

No meeting on October 20 due to Fall Break

October 27 @ 7PM - Thwing Meeting Room A

November 3 @ 7PM - Location TBA

November 10 @ 7PM - Thwing Euclid Room

November 17 @ 7PM - Thwing Meeting Room A

November 24 @ 7PM - Thwing Meeting Room A

December 1 @ 7PM - Thwing Meeting Room A

[edit] Officers

Each year, all officer positions for Case Republicans are up for reelection. The President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer are elected by a plurality of members, while the Public Relations Director and Social Director are appointed by the President.

[edit] Current Officers

President- David Holcomb

Vice President- Aaron Gordner

Secretary- Gwen Gorse

Treasurer- James Power

Public Relations Director- Cady Walter

Social Director- Dennis Mathews

[edit] Events

[edit] Fall 2008

In the Fall Semester of 2008, Case Republicans organized a mock election in coordination with Case Democrats and the Undergraduate Student Government. Also, on September 11th, Case Republicans continued their tradition of erecting a memorial to the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Throughout the semester, Case Republicans also ran "Donuts for the Troops" events, where members of Case Republicans sold donuts to raise money to purchase care packages for the troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. During the semester, Case Republicans raised over $200 for the troops.

[edit] Spring 2009

On January 20, 2009, Case Republicans cosponsored an inaguration celebration with Share the Vision and the Case Democrats. Despite opposition to then president-elect Barack Obama's policies, Case Republicans felt it was important to support a longstanding tradition in this country, particularly when considering the historic nature of the inaguration.

The Case Republicans also continued the donut sales that were started during the fall semester and, with help from the county Republicans, were able to raise $700 for care packages for the troops. Also, due to increased membership and stronger connections with USG than in the past, Case Republicans were able to set up booths at Springfest and the Thwing Study-Over. At Springfest, the Republicans allowed students to play "Bowling for America," a game in which students rolled a ball to knock down pins, each representing a specific failure of the Obama administration, in order to win a College Republicans shot glass. The Case Republicans gave out more than 100 shot glasses and ran out within 3 hours. At the Thwing Study-Over, Republicans prepared and gave out (non-alcoholic) jello shots to students, as well as raffled off T-shirts and shot glasses.

[edit] Fall 2009

The Case Republicans have several events planned for the Fall Semester of 2009, including, but not limited to:

• A booth at the Student Activities Fair to welcome new freshmen and get them introduced to the Case Republicans.
• Josh Mandell, one of Ohio's state representatives, to come to a Case Republicans meeting and speak about getting involved in politics.
• Setting up a memorial to honor the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
• Continued "Donuts for the Troops" events.

[edit] Contact

Anyone who wishes to be added to the email list or simply wants to learn more about Case Republicans may send an email to caserepublicans@case.edu or to any of the officers. In addition, students may find more information by checking out www.caserepublicans.org (currently under construction).

[edit] External Links

• Case Republicans Official Website
• Case Republicans email address
• Case Republicans Facebook Group
• Ohio College Republicans webpage
• Ohio Republican Party Website