Brendan Byrne was sworn in by MCGOP Chairman Del Lamiman last Tuesday night as the newest LD 15 Committeeman.

A screening of the movie "Police State" hosted by Republican Committeewoman Tracey Humphrey had a standing-room-only crowd Saturday at MCGOP Headquarters in Rockville. Humphrey, as a member of the Upper Montgomery Republican Women's Club, held the event with other club members. Former Republican Gubernatorial nominee and current CD 6 Congressional candidate Dan Cox also attended.

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.

Predictions on Divisiveness are Coming True

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]