Lee County Republican Executive Committee

American First Republican Club Movie Night
2023-11-30 18:30 (America/New_York) | LeeGOP HQ, 12995 S. Cleveland Ave. #239, Fort Myers, FL, 33907, United States
The America First Republican Club is proud to show the movie “Black Hawk Down’ with special guest, Keni Thomas, who was on the ground during this operation. Keni will be joining us by Zoom to share his first hand experiences and to answer questions.
No cost to attend, but donations to support the club are appreciated
Thursday November 30
12995 S. Cleveland Ave,
Suite 239,
Fort Myers FL 33907
Starting at 6:30PM
Bio- https://premierespeakers.com/christian/keni-thomas/bio
Videos- https://premierespeakers.com/christian/keni-thomas/videos
Books- https://premierespeakers.com/christian/keni-thomas/books
Reviews- https://premierespeakers.com/christian/keni-thomas/text_reviews
Keni Thomas Bio
Keni Thomas, the son of one of our LCREC members, was an Army Ranger, is a narrator, motivational speaker, accomplished musician, and extraordinary story teller.
In the summer of 1993 Staff Sergeant Keni Thomas was deployed to Mogadishu Somalia with the 3rd Ranger Battalion as part of an elite special operations package called Task Force Ranger. Their mission was to find and capture a criminal warlord named Mohammed Farrah Aidid. On the 3rd of October, Keni and his fellow rangers distinguished themselves in an eighteen-hour fire-fight that would later be recounted in the highly successful book and movie “Black Hawk Down”.
Nineteen Americans gave their lives and 78 were wounded in the worst urban combat seen by US troops since WWII.
After Mogadishu, Staff Sergeant Thomas volunteered for one more enlistment in the Army. He became an assistant team leader for a six-man ranger reconnaissance team. He earned his master parachutist rating with over 400 military free fall jumps. He completed the Special Forces Combat Diver course, became an Advanced EMT and was one of ten Americans to complete the Belgium Commando Course.
Keni got out of the Army to pursue his music career and became an award-winning country music recording artist and songwriter in Nashville. He and his band Cornbread were featured in the movie “Sweet Home Alabama” and his music can be heard on country stations nationwide.
Keni continued to serve our troops with regular tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. Keni Thomas is a best-selling author, an Emmy-winning producer, and a regular guest on all the major news networks as a military analyst. Keni was a military advisor and appeared in the Mel Gibson movie “We Were Soldiers”. He has been recognized by the President of the United States, by Congress and has been awarded the American Patriot Award for his dedicated work on behalf of our veterans and their families. Keni is most proud of his appointment as a national spokesman for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. They provide college educations to the children of our special operations personnel killed in combat or training. Keni is a graduate of the University of Florida and a recipient of the bronze star for valor.
The America First Republican Club hope you join us for this special night. Feel free to share this with others.

LeeGOP Workshop
2023-11-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Word of Life Church, 6111 South Pointe Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
Come join the LeeGOP on Wed., Nov. 29, 2023 as we discuss the Governing Docs of the Republican Party of Florida by Special Guests:
Christian Ziegler, Chairman, Republican Party of Florida
Stafford Jones, Chairman, RPoF Rules & Constitution Committee
Come learn what makes the Republican Party so dominant in #Florida!

Veterans Day Breakfast Fundraiser
2023-11-11 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | SWFL Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
https://www.leegop.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Lee-GOP-2.mp4
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
SENATOR RICK SCOTT
The Lee Co. Republican Executive Committee would like to Thank our Sponsors for their dedication and support of our Lee County Veterans and the LeeGOP!

East Lee Co GOP Meeting
2023-11-02 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Casa Lupita Cafe, 13120 Westlinks Terrace, Ft Myers
Come join the East Lee Co. Republicans as they host Kathleen A. Smith Public Defender for the 20th Judicial Circuit. In 2008, Ms. Smith was elected Public Defender for the 20th Judicial Circuit serving the citizens of Charlotte, Collier, Hendry, Glades, and Lee Counties.
BIO
n 2008, Ms. Smith was elected Public Defender for the 20th Judicial Circuit serving the citizens of Charlotte, Collier, Hendry, Glades, and Lee Counties. She is the third elected Public Defender for the circuit and the first woman to serve in this role. Ms. Smith obtained her BA and Law Degree from The University of Florida and earned her master’s degree in public administration from Florida Gulf Coast University.
Ms. Smith began her law practice as an assistant Public Defender in 1990. She specializes in representing client’s living with mental illness and is a past recipient of Advocate of the Year awarded by Lee Mental Health. Furthermore, Ms. Smith was honored with a Florida Senator’s Proclamation for her advocacy on behalf of mentally ill clients. Because of her passion to assist clients living with and recovering from mental illness and substance abuse issues, Ms. Smith was appointed on behalf of the Florida Public Defender Association to serve on the Supreme Court’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Task Force as well as the Supreme Court’s Steering Committee developing Standards for Florida’s Problem-Solving Courts.
In addition to Ms. Smith’s role as Public Defender for the 20th Circuit, she is also very involved in the community. Ms. Smith was recently selected to serve as 2024 President of the Lee County Bar Association after serving on their executive committee for the previous 4 years. Furthermore, she will finish her third term as President of the Fort Myers Republican Women’s Club in December and is a past recipient of their coveted G.E.M. award. She was also bestowed the 2021 Woman of Distinction award for Elected Government Leaders from the “Ladies Leaning Right”. She’s also taught as an adjunct professor at Florida Gulf Coast University focusing on Constitutional Criminal Procedure. And lastly, she has served on the Board of Directors for many local organizations including the PACE School for Girls in Lee County, Southwest Florida Addiction Services, Lee Mental Health Inc., Hope Clubhouse and the Lee County Homeless Coalition in an effort to bring attention to and find solutions for societal issues that compromise the quality of life in our community.
Putting her Public Administration degree to good use, Ms. Smith’s office is a 3 time recipient of the prestigious Prudential Davis Productivity Award recognizing major government improvement initiatives.

Special Meeting - Members only
2023-10-28 09:00 (America/New_York) | Word of Life Church, 6111 South Pointe Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
A special meeting has been called to address three members in accordance with the County Model Constitution Article V. Please see the constant contact newsletter for the specifics and supporting documentation. If you did not get this email, or need it to be resent, please email Secretary Jander at Secretary@LeeGOP.org and ask her to resend it to you.
If you are unable to attend, please email Secretary Jander to let her know you need an excusal.
Note this is a special meeting. Guest and visitors are not permitted to attend. The day and time is different from our regular business meetings so please take special note of this.
Sign in will begin at 8:30AM and the meeting will begin at 9AM. Please plan on staying for the entirety of the meeting as quorum is required for voting on the three motions.

Lee Co. Republican Patriots Meeting (Cape Coral, FL)
2023-10-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Duffy’s Banquet Room, 627 Cape Coral Parkway West, Cape Coral, FL, 33914, United States
Come network with Lee Co. Patriots as we hear from State Rep. Spencer Roach on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 @ Duffy’s Banquet Room located at 627 Cape Coral Parkway W., Cape Coral, FL.

2nd GOP Presidential Debate
2023-09-27 21:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | LeeGOP HQ, 12995 S. Cleveland Ave. #239, Fort Myers, FL, 33907, United States
Come join the Lee County Republican Party as we watch the 2nd Republican Presidential Primary Debate from our 86″ Flat Screen and enjoy refreshments and networking.

LeeGOP General Meeting
2023-09-12 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Word of Life Church, 6111 South Pointe Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
Come join the Lee Co. Republican Party as we hold our general business meeting with guest speaker and Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, Chairman Christian Ziegler. Chairman Ziegler will speak to the members and host a short Open Mic Q&A Session for any members who have questions for him.
Doors open at 5:45 PM w/ the Meeting starting at 6:30 PM.

East Lee GOP September Meeting
2023-09-07 19:00 (America/New_York) | Casa Lupita Cafe, 13120 Westlinks Terrace, Ft Myers

Faith Based Republican Club
2023-09-07 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Duffy’s Banquet Room, 627 Cape Coral Parkway West, Cape Coral, FL, 33914, United States
Our nation was founded on Judeo-Christian principles. Come join us as we put faith back into politics and recenter our nation on God. Please check back for confirmation of the location where this meeting will be held.

Republican Club of Southwest Florida- September Meeting
2023-09-07 17:30 (America/New_York) | The Lions Club, 10370 Pennsylvania Ave, Bonita Springs, Florida

American First Republican Club
2023-08-24 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Duffy’s Banquet Room, 627 Cape Coral Parkway West, Cape Coral, FL, 33914, United States
Second meeting. Location to be confirmed closer to the event date. please check back.

1st Presidential Debate Watch Party
2023-08-23 18:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | LeeGOP HQ, 12995 S. Cleveland Ave. #239, Fort Myers, FL, 33907, United States
Come Join the fun and let’s have one big watch party!
Wednesday, August 23rd at 7:30pm (debate airs on TV from 9p-11p) we will have the Presidential Debate LIVE on the 86″ SmartBoard in the Training Room & the 65″ SmartBoard going as well if President Trump skips the debate and hosts an interview one on one with Tucker Carslon, either way, it will be Political HQ for this evening.
Bring a dish, fruit bowl, chips, drinks, whatever you like! LCREC will provide the venue, paper plates, napkins/sporks, ice and water.
Contact Sec. Jander for more details @ Secretary@LeeGOP.org
The 7 qualified candidates to this debate are:
President Donald J. Trump
Vivek Ramaswamy
Gov. Ron DeSantis
Tim Scott
Mike Pence
Nikki Haley
Chris Christie

Faith Based Republican Club
2023-08-03 18:30 (America/New_York) | LeeGOP HQ, 12995 S. Cleveland Ave. #239, Fort Myers, FL, 33907, United States
Come join us for the organizational meeting of the faith based Republican club. Get in on the ground floor as the charter of this club is discussed. What social events and political activities do you want to see for this club? What days would you like to meet? Do you want to have regularly scheduled events? Which would like to be involved in leadership if so how about a position as an officer for this club?
Come prepared the fellowship with others who want to encourage a connection between politics and faith.
Coffee and water will be available. Feel free to bring a snack or dinner the location will be the Lee GOP headquarters in Pinebrook Plaza. Our address is 12995 S Cleveland Ave., Suite 239 Fort Myers FL 33907. This is located on US41 south of College Parkway right across the street from mission barbecue in the Aussie Grill.
You do not need to be a member of the Lee County Republican Executive Committee to participate in this club feel free to encourage and invite others!

Republican Club of Southwest Florida
2023-08-03 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | FL
Remember there will be no Meet and Greet in July. Our next meeting will be Thursday, August 3rd. Stay tuned for details.

American First Republican Club
2023-07-27 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | LeeGOP HQ, 12995 S. Cleveland Ave. #239, Fort Myers, FL, 33907, United States
Come join us for the Organizational Meeting of the America First Republican Club! Get in on the ground floor as the charter of this club is discussed. What social events and political activities do you want to see this club focus on? What days would you like to meet? Do you want to have regularly scheduled patriotic flag waving events? Would you like to be on the Tyranny Response Team? How about a position as an officer for this club?
Come prepared to fellowship with others who want to keep and see our great republic thrive now and in the future!
Coffee and water will be available. Please feel free to bring a snack or dinner.
Location: Lee GOP HQ
12995 S. Cleveland Ave
Suite 239
Ft Myers 33907
We are located in the Pinebrook Plaze which is South of College Parkway right across the street from Mission BBQ and the Aussie Grill

Next Gen Republican Club Organizational Meeting
2023-07-20 18:06 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | LeeGOP HQ, 12995 S. Cleveland Ave. #239, Fort Myers, FL, 33907, United States
Geared for those 16 – 35 years of age. We are having the inaugural meeting of the Lee County GOP Next-Gen Republican Club at the Lee County GOP office 12995 S. Cleveland Ave, Suite 239. Meet the next-generation of Republican leaders, discussion of setting up a board, by-laws, and dates of regular meetings. Social events like movie night, escape room adventures, as well as political outreach activities are all possible focuses. Come be part of this ground breaking meeting.

LCREC July Business Meeting
2023-07-18 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Word of Life Church, 6111 South Pointe Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
The Lee County Republican Executive Committee will hold their July Business Meeting on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at the Word of Life Church located at 6111 South Pointe Blvd., Fort Myers, FL. 33919
Doors Open at 5:45 pm with the Meeting starting at 6:30 pm. For more details, please email LeeGOP secretary Leslie Jander @ Secretary@LeeGOP.org

Grand Opening - New GOP HQ
2023-07-07 12:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | LeeGOP HQ, 12995 S. Cleveland Ave. #239, Fort Myers, FL, 33907, United States
Come join the Lee County Republican Party on Friday, July 7, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM as we host our Grand Opening of our new HQ Offices.
Address: 12995 S. Cleveland Ave., #239, Fort Myers, FL. 33907
Please see the attached Flyer or email Secretary Leslie Jander

Meet and Greet with Sheriff Carmine Marceno
2023-06-01 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | FL
The Republican Club of Southwest Florida is excited to have Carmine Marceno, Lee County Sheriff, as our guest speaker at the Meet and Greet: Thursday, June 1st , 2023 at The Lions Club, Lions Center. Doors will open at 5:30pm and the meeting will start at 6:00pm.
Sheriff Carmine Marceno was elected Lee County’s 13th Sheriff on November 3, 2020. He was appointed Sheriff of Lee County in 2018 by then-Governor Rick Scott.Sheriff Marceno began his law enforcement career in Suffolk County, New York before moving to Southwest Florida where he joined the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
While with CCSO, he worked as a Patrol Deputy and was a member of numerous specialty units within the agency. He transitioned to a larger public liaison role in community policing, eventually serving as Executive Officer. Sheriff Marceno is the recipient of numerous awards and commendations. In 2012 he was awarded the Collier County’s Distinguished Public Service Award, given to the county’s top public servant.
Sheriff Marceno joined the Lee County Sheriff’s Office in 2013, most recently serving as Undersheriff for more than two years. During that time, Sheriff Marceno assumed supervisory responsibilities for day-to-day operations as a member of Command Staff. Prior to his role as Undersheriff, he was a Captain, serving as the Executive Officer to Sheriff Mike Scott.
In March 2017, Sheriff Carmine Marceno graduated from the prestigious FBI National Academy Session 267. The intense 10-week program is by invitation-only for law enforcement managers nominated by their agency because of demonstrated leadership. The grueling session includes course study, specialized training and physical challenges.
On December 19, 2019, Sheriff Carmine Marceno was awarded the 2019 “Outstanding Law Enforcement Executive” award from the Southwest Florida Police Chiefs Association. Sheriff Carmine Marceno is also a member of the Board of Directors with The Lee County Horizon Council.
RSVP HERE

Honor Flight
2023-05-20 20:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | FL
Come support our veterans as they return from a day trip to DC. Bring you flags and wear patriotic clothing. Parking is free. Be prepared to wait if the flight is delayed, but enjoy meeting others while you do.
Veterans can reach out for details on how to be on a future Honor Flight and volunteers are always welcome.
Check the website for updates on the actual expected return flight times posted times are estimates only.

May Membership Meeting
2023-05-16 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Please check your email for the May Agenda and Meeting Rules. If you have not received, email Secretary Jander at secretary@leegop.org.
Dress code is business casual. Doors open at 5:45 PM

East Lee Republican Club Meeting
2023-05-11 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Casa Lupita Cafe, 13120 Westlinks Terrace, Ft Myers
The East Lee Republican Club’s May 11th meeting will be held at Casa Lupita Cafe, 13120 Westlinks Terrace, Ft. Myers (off Daniels near Gateway Charter School)
Meal and social starts at 6:00 pm. The meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Everyone is encouraged to order something off the menu.
Please RSVP to eastleecountyrepublicanclub@gmail.com Looking forward to seeing you!

The speaker for this event is Armor Persons, the Lee County School Board Chairman.

2023 Lincoln Reagan Dinner
2023-04-21 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | FL
Friday, April 21, 2023
Luminary Hotel, Caloosa Sound & Convention Center
1375 Monroe St., Ft. Myers, FL. 33901

VIP from 5:00 – 5:50 PM
Lincoln Reagan Dinner begins at 6:00 PM
*dinner served at 6:15 PM
OPENING: 6:00 – 6:15 PM
Chairman Michael Thompson, LCREC
Invocation: Alex Blagojevic
Pledge of Allegiance: Tara Jenner, Vice-Chair, LCREC
National Anthem & America the Beautiful, Maurizio LoMonaco
SPEAKERS: 6:15-6:55 PM
U.S. Congressman (CD-17) Greg Steube
U.S. Congressman (CD-19) Byron Donalds
Political Strategist Roger Stone
(Ret.) Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn *recorded video
Chairman Michael Thompson, LCREC, Remarks & Introduction
45th President of the United States of America Donald J. Trump
CLOSING:
LIVE AUCTION! Jason Jones
Chairman Michael Thompson, LCREC
Announcement of the Silent Auction Winners
Tickets are not transferable

Flag Waiving Event
2023-04-04 16:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | US 41 and College Parkway
Come join us at the intersection of US 41 and College Parkway. Bring your flags and your patriotism! We need to stand for liberty and justice against tyranny and politicized governmental action.
We will be peacefully supporting the rule of law and our great republic between 4:30 and 7:00 p.m. Come for all or part of the time. Feel free to invite others!

Patriotic Flag Waving and Community Outreach
2023-04-01 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Meet at the intersection of US 41 and College Parkway in Fort Myers with other constitutionally conservative individuals supporting and showing love for our great Republic and the rule of law.
Come with your US, Florida, Trump, DeSantis, Gadsden, and Christian flags! This is not a candidate endorsement rally but a patriotic stance.
After flag waving we will be heading over to Mission BBQ for lunch.

March Monthly Meeting
2023-03-21 17:45 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | FL
The LeeGOP will be meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at
Marian Hall @ St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church
(5632 Sunrise Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33919)
Doors Open at 5:45 PM
Meeting Starts @ 6:30 PM
NO MEETING IN APRIL due to the Lincoln Reagan Dinner
MAY Meeting will be on Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Pro America Rally!
2023-03-21 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | US 41 and College Parkway
Come Celebrate Our Great Republic!

Join us from 9 AM to 11 AM. encouraging our community by showing our patriotism. Bring your US, Florida, DeSantis, Trump, and 2A flags, banners, and signs. Dress patriotically. We will be meeting on the corner of US 41 and College Parkway.

The LCREC 2023 Kick-Off Meeting
2023-02-21 17:45 UTC | FL
The LCREC 2023 Kick-Off Meeting
When: Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023
Location: Marian Hall at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Community
5632 Sunrise Drive, Fort Myers, FL. 33919
Time: 6:30 PM (doors open at 5:45pm)
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