Press Releases
For Immediate Release 2-16-08
LINCOLN CLUB VOICES STRONG OPPOSITION
TO LEGISLATION CURRENTLY BEFORE THE STATE ASSEMBLY
Suwanee, GA – The Lincoln Club of Georgia, a statewide, pro-business conservative political action committee based in metro-Atlanta, strongly voiced opposition to legislation currently proposed by the State House of Representatives.
“As conservative Republicans, we strongly advocate fiscal responsibility, free enterprise, and smaller government. We are very much opposed to the current push toward the centralization of power by the Georgia State Legislature,” said Julianne Thompson, Lincoln Club Chairman.
Thompson said, “The GREAT Plan sounds appealing in it’s definition – let’s repeal the ad valorem taxes. After all, we are the Party of less taxation, right? But what they are doing is using this opportunity to strip power from our local governments. We oppose the state legislature’s push to strip our local school boards of their power to decide how tax dollars are used locally.”
“I thought we were the party of smaller government and local control. After only a few years in power, the Republican majority in the House seems to think that the solution to every problem is to concentrate more and more power in the General Assembly. Now they are even trying to abolish the Board of Regents, which was created in the 1940’s to protect the independence and accreditation of the University System” said Michael Sullivan, Lincoln Club Vice Chairman of Elections.”
The Lincoln Club of Georgia believes that the Republican majority in the House of Representatives needs to be reminded of the lesson that Congressional Republicans learned in 2006…you can’t just talk the Conservative talk, you have to walk the walk too. Voters will not tolerate a disconnect between saying you are for smaller government and local control on the campaign trail, and how you govern once you are in office.
Thompson continued, “It is very disappointing. We the citizens, elected a Republican majority in hopes of smaller government, less taxes, and more freedom. Instead, there is an overt attempt to seize power, and an atmosphere of fear, where anyone in disagreement fails to voice opposition in fear of losing their political standing. We do not share that fear.”
HERMAN CAIN TO HEADLINE LINCOLN CLUB FALL EVENT
SUWANEE, GA - Radio and television personality, Herman Cain, CEO of The New Voice will headline the Lincoln Club's fall luncheon on November 12th at the 1818 Club at noon.
Cain is the former CEO of Godfather's Pizza, and ran for United States Senate in 2004. He is the host of a nationally syndicated radio talk show, The Herman Cain Show, and is a frequent contributor on the Fox News Channel.
"We are excited about having Herman Cain as our special guest for the November event. He is such a dynamic speaker, and so motivational. He is a true self-made Amercian success story and business expert," said Julianne Thompson, Club Chairman." She added, "We expect the event to sell out quickly."
For Immediate Release
LINCOLN CLUB PREMIER A MAJOR SUCCESS
Not an empty seat at 1818 Club
Suwanee, GA - It was a full house on September 17th , as nearly 80 of metro-Atlanta’s leading business and political leaders gathered at the 1818 Club for the premier event of the Lincoln Club of Georgia.
The $50 per person luncheon featured Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus, who spoke of the importance of free enterprise, and his support of Presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani.
“The event was a huge success.” said Lincoln Club Chairman Julianne Thompson. Political consultant Mark Rountree, a guest at Monday’s luncheon added, “Bernie Marcus is the best speaker I’ve heard in years.”
Thompson said, “I am so thankful for the interest shown in our organization. I actually reserved an extra 10 seats at the 1818 Club, than we had RSVP’s for. I am glad I did, because every seat was full. We have found a niche, and we intend to work hard to ensure this PAC’s future success.”
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine said, "Julianne worked very hard on this event, and it showed. Bernie Marcus is a great American, and the perfect premier speaker to set the tone for this organization's future success - congratulations to The Lincoln Club."
Thompson added, “We set the bar extremely high, by having Bernie Marcus as our first speaker. What an American success story, and what an honor for us. Only a speaker like our next one, Herman Cain, could follow someone like Bernie Marcus.”
The Lincoln Club will hold its fall quarterly luncheon at noon on November 12th, at the 1818 Club, and will feature television and radio personality, and former US Senate candidate Herman Cain, who serves as CEO and President of The New Voice. For more information on the event, visit www.lincolnclubofga.org.
For more information, contact Julianne Thompson at 404-798-4663.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 25, 2007
Home Depot Founder, Bernie Marcus to be Keynote Speaker at Lincoln Club’s Inaugural Luncheon in September
Business Friendly Organization and Political Action Committee Formed - Emphasis on Fiscal Responsibility and Free Enterprise
Suwanee, GA -“I’m very excited to announce the formation of the Lincoln Club of Georgia,” said Lincoln Club Chairman, Julianne Thompson of Suwanee. “We are honored to have Bernie Marcus as our speaker at our premier event. He is an American success story, and represents the kind of professionalism, strong work ethic, and commitment to American values that our club hopes to promote here in Georgia.”
“This organization is not only a Political Action Committee (PAC), but will be the premier business-friendly membership organization in the state, actively engaged as a powerful advocate and financial supporter of fiscally responsible candidates and pro-taxpayer causes throughout Georgia”, she continued.
The Lincoln Club of Georgia is hosting it’s premier membership luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce 1818 club on September 17, at noon featuring Bernie Marcus. For event information, contact Lincoln Club Secretary, Peg Murray at pegmurray@bellsouth.net.
The PAC was registered with the state in June by Attorney Michael Sullivan who is also the Club’s First Vice Chairman of Elections/and Candidate Endorsements. Other officers are Mike Royal, Vice Chairman of Membership, Buzz Brockway, Vice Chairman of Legislative Issues, Joan Zellner, Treasurer, and Peg Murray, Secretary.
Thompson also stated, “We are committed to making our economy stronger and invite like minded individuals to join us.”
For further information on this release, contact Julianne Thompson at 404-798-4663.
Georgia’s new voice for fiscal responsibility
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