MCRC Premiere Event

MCRC is having a first of it's kind event next Thursday, July 24th. The event, "Diversi-Tea" is a bringing together of people of various social/religious/ethnic backgrounds to discuss their role in the Republican Party in Montgomery County. Below is a letter form Sharon Valentine-Thomas, Vice Chair of MCRC:

GOP Reaches out with Diversity Initiative in Montgomery County

It is time for the GOP to regain your confidence at the polls and in county government. It is time to move beyond the things that have been non-productive and negative about the past and blaze a new trail. In spite of the challenges, we are in an ever-increasing matrix of complexities simply called- life. We are all diverse in many ways. It is high time to capitalize on strengths and minimize differences.

In the final analysis, we choose to operate from ‘sides’ of the political landscape. These sides must sell their vantage points to the voting public. The voting public becomes more diverse with each passing day. At this time Chairman Robert Kerns is increasing outreach to diverse groups to create a healthy and productive dialog with the Montgomery County GOP and the voting public. These diverse groups include leaders from many cultural backgrounds and walks of faith.

From my vantage as the Vice-Chair of the county, I must share with you my thoughts on the diversity campaign launching forth on July 24th of this year. Diversity is greater than the acknowledgement and inclusion of ethnicities and cultures in processes of business, education and government. Although this is a large portion of the reality and the perception, several other nuances exist. Diversity initiatives must lead to cohesion of forces with measurable outcomes. Corporations find the best of every ‘people group’ to fulfill their objectives. The GOP will carry this same progressive mindset. Traditionally, our party has fared well when engaging in strategies that are inclusive.

Please inform us of your willingness to attend a ‘Community Leadership Breakfast and Diversi-tea .’ This event is slated for July 24 at the Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel in Plymouth meeting at 8:30am. Please forward requests for formal invitation (or confirm by e-mail) to: btressler@montcogop.com .

If you would like to contact me at any time e-mail me at svthomas1@gmail.com . We are looking forward to having a healthy and productive dialogue.

Respectfully submitted;

Sharon Valentine-Thomas

Vice-Chair

Montgomery County GOP