By Dennis Melby

• Esther Gelman, Democrat of the Montgomery County Council
• William McGill, President of Columbia University
• Carl Sagan, Author and Astronomer of Cornell University

All folks I’ve known, all folks I’ve worked with.  I’m glad they’re not here to see what’s going on today. 

Esther was a hard charging Montgomery County Council woman, Jewish, Democrat and a great county patriot. We had our political differences but liked and respected each other. The greater Gelman family did so much for George Washington University, but it’s recently become the site of so much anti-Semitic activity and loud, threatening activity towards Jewish people. She’d be ashamed.

ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF THE HAMAS MASSACRE

In times of uncertainty, it is sometimes difficult to know how best to help the humanitarian need that is occurring in Israel. Here is an updated list (not comprehensive) of ways to help. Please share with others.

• Jewish National Fund 
• United Hatzalah
• Israel Defense and Security Forum
• Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces 
• American Friends of Mogen David Adom
• Jewish Federation 
• Hadassah | The Women's Zionist Organization of America

WHEATON Thursday November 16

At our November 16^th Muster, our last of 2023, we will plan our strategy for the 2024 election, an election in which we absolutely must have some success.

We all know that we are in deep trouble. The question is “What do we do?” How do we use our limited resources to the most effect?

We plan to exhibit several possible courses of action for the next year. Some of these plans are already in operation and others are currently being considered.

Maybe some of these ideas are bouncing around in your head. Please come and share. Now is the time to begin putting our best ideas into action.

As usual, we hope you can arrive in the 6 O’clock hour and order some food and/or drink and then we will begin the formal presentations at 7pm.

Please join us on third Thursday evening, November 16^th, from 6-9pm, in the private side room at:

La Mex, 16143 Shady Grove Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Greg Decker, MCGOP

"America’s veterans have fought to defend our country, its values, and its interests since the first days of our founding. They have defeated tyrants, eliminated terrorists, and secured freedom at home and abroad. Their courage and fortitude in the face of adversity serve as an example for all Americans. On Veterans Day, we pause to pay tribute to all who have proudly worn our Nation’s uniform. These Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen selflessly placed lives, well‑being, and security of others before their own. We enjoy the privileges of peace, prosperity, and freedom because of our veterans, and we are forever indebted to them beyond measure." - President Donald Trump, 2020

Voters in the Municipalities of Rockville and Gaithersburg, as well as the Commonwealth of Virginia vote tomorrow. City Council races in MoCo are non-partisan, and the races in Virginia are for control of their House and Senate.

Stay tuned for results.

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

Xi Van Fleet's book “Mao’s America: A Survivor’s Warning” is coming out in October. 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!

Remembering fondly Dick August, former MCGOP Organization Chair, 2019 Republican Man of the Year and Hogan appointee. Dick passed away last week. Our sympathies and affections to his wife Kerry August and family.