By Amy D'Elia

Caring for America! That’s exactly what the UMRWC did on Sunday, November 12, to honor Veterans Day. Six patriots from two women’s clubs went to Arlington National Cemetery to show veterans, active duty members and their families how much we appreciate their sacrifice and service, past and present. It was a huge success!

Amy D’Elia (UMRWC Chair of Caring for America), Martha Hale (Co-Chair) and Brigitta Mullican represented the UMRWC, while Kathy Raines, Susan Baker and Cindy Cheng were there for CCWRC. We prepared and handed out 75 thank-you bags, which included two poems—“Flanders Field” and “A Soldier Died Today”—a poppy and American flag pins.

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Xi Van Feet spoke to a packed house at the 2023 MCGOP Lunar New Year celebration and received a standing ovation from the 200 people attending because of her message of caution and hope.

Her book, “Mao’s America: A Survivor’s Warning,” has just hit the shelves to rave reviews. The book is about the parallels of the two cultural revolutions in China and in America. It will help people to understand that Woke is not only Marxism but also Maoism and that history is repeating itself!

If you've bought her book and find a similarity between the Cultural Revolution in Communist China and the WOKE Revolution in the United States, tell us your thoughts at [email protected]

Hundreds of residents of Montgomery County attended last week's March for Israel held on the National Mall. The bipartisan and interdenominational crowd demonstrated their opposition to antisemitism and support for the release of the hostages held by the terrorist organization Hamas.

‘March for Israel’ Breaks Record; Largest Pro-Israel Rally in U.S. History

Ellen Sauerbrey, former Republican candidate for Maryland Governor and Juan Leo Salazar, Chair of the Maryland Latino Organization at the Howard County Lincoln Day Dinner last Thursday evening.

The Tom Royals campaign opened a campaign office in Germantown, Maryland on Saturday. A large crowd gathered for the event including Royals' wife and 9 children, family, supporters and volunteers.

By Dennis Melby

Since I worked at the Carter White House toward the end of his term I saw Mrs. Carter a couple of times. She was an incredibly involved First Lady, as many have been. After his one-term Presidency was over she stayed involved with a number of important efforts, one of which was the mental health of American families. Later, when I served on the Board of Directors of Chestnut Lodge Psychiatric Hospital in Rockville she turned up as a supporter, helping us fundraise and draw attention to mental health - not only in Montgomery County but the nation as a whole. Through her books and advocacy she had a great and positive impact.

Mental Health is in a much more difficult place right not - and drug abuse is a key factor in that deterioration. Whether the drugs are legal or illegal, their overuse and abuse has caused an enormous rise in crime, homelessness and despair.

Mrs. Carter was a trailblazer. We all need to continue her work and do what we can to save people and their families from the effects of mental illness.

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Dennis Melby is Vice Chair of the Montgomery County Republican Party. He can be reached at [email protected]

Last week the voters in Rockville elected a Mayor and City Council while overwhelmingly telling the new City Council that they want term limits and they want them now.

It’s not surprising and seems like whenever term limits are on the ballot they pass with a significant majority. Politicians that are in office like to stay in office, but the voters want new ideas, fresh ideas and a turnover of leadership from time to time. They said that again in Rockville, and they’re going to say that again in Montgomery County.

If you believe that too, we need your help.  Email me if you want to sign the petition or collect signatures to limit the Montgomery County Executive to two terms. Most people from both parties do. Join the voters of Rockville and the vast majority of Montgomery County residents in making sure that we have better government.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Reardon “Sully” Sullivan

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Central Committee Member Laurie Halverson administers the oath of office to newly elected officers of the Chevy Chase Women's Republican Club at an event last Thursday in Bethesda. The speaker was Vince Coglianese of WMAL. US Senate Candidate John Teichert was also in attendance.