Events

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#0000BF" TEXT="#F7F7FF" bgproperties="fixed" background="044005a0exvipq.gif"> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Eastside Republican Club"><U><B>Home</B></U></A><B>   </B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Copperplate Gothic Bold" ><B>  |     </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Copperplate Gothic Bold" ><B>Eastside Republican Club</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Events</B><B>   |   </B><A HREF="eastside_republican_review_summary.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ERC Review"><U><B>ERC Review</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="michigan_s_13th_district.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Congressional District News"><U><B>Congressional District News</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="civic___governmental_links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links"><U><B>Links</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="erc_officers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Us"><U><B>About Us</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> <div> <B>Events</B></div> <div> <A HREF="link_to_michigan_gop.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michigan Republicans"><U><B><IMG SRC="05358580.gif" border=0 width="88" height="88" ALT="Michigan GOP" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="michigan_s_13th_district_13th_district_events_2.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Congressional District News"><U><B>13th District Events</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="gop_women_women_s_events.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Republican Womens Club of Grosse Pointe"><U><B>Women's Events</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="erc_meeting_dates_m.htm#past_events_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Events"><U><B>Past ERC Events</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>See </B><A HREF="erc_photo_gallery.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Photo Gallery"><U><B>Photo Gallery <IMG SRC="2b20f0f0.gif" border=0 width="15" height="15" ALT=">>Photos" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://medefco.ning.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://medefco.ning.com/"><U><B>Metro Detroit Freedom Coalition Events</B></U></A></div> <div> <I><B>>>Click on a name for details</B></I></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="540" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="534"><div> <B>ERC Events</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="534"><div> Tuesday, 7:30 <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >P.M.</FONT>, <A HREF="link_to_gpwm_home_page.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ERC Meeting Location: Grosse Pointe War "><U>Grosse Pointe War Memorial</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="534"><div>  <A NAME="32_lakeshore_drive_grosse_pointe_farms"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><A HREF="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=32+Lake+Shore+Drive,+48236&aq=&sll=42.387032,-82.900138&sspn=0.007243,0.019248&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=32+Lake+Shore+Dr,+Grosse+Pointe+Farms,+Wayne,+Michigan+48236&ll=42.387031,-82.900128&spn=0.007243,0.019248&z=16" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s"><U>32 Lake Shore Drive</U></A>, Grosse Pointe Farms</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 176 WIDTH="182"><div> January 17, 2012</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="durant.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Clark Durant"><U><IMG SRC="1c465a990.jpg" border=0 width="90" height="153" ALT="Clark Durant" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="4"></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="durant.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Clark Durant"><U><B>Clark Durant</B></U></A><B>,</B> campaigning for the U.S. Senate in the GOP primary, will speak to the January Forum at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. He will answer questions from members of the audience.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 335 WIDTH="182"><div> February 21, 2012</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="99" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 156 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="hekman.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Randy Hekman"><U><IMG SRC="1c565a940.jpg" border=0 width="90" height="148" ALT="Randy Hekman" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="1"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 153 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="hekman_dr__rob_steele.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Randy Hekman"><U><IMG SRC="1c555a930.jpg" border=0 width="90" height="147" ALT="Dr. Robert Steele" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="hekman.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Randy Hekman"><U><B>Randy Hekman</B></U></A><B>,</B> campaigning for the U.S. Senate in the GOP primary, will speak to the February Forum at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. He will answer questions from members of the audience.</div> <div> The Forum will also feature <A HREF="hekman_dr__rob_steele.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Randy Hekman"><U><B>Dr. Rob Steele</B></U></A><B>,</B> a candidate for the University of Michigan Board of Regents. Dr. Steele is the Ann Arbor cardiologist who in 2010 challenged John Dingell in Michigan's 15th congressional district.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 54 WIDTH="534"><div> <I><B> <A NAME="past_events_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Miss</B></I><I><B> any of these past events?</B></I></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 170 WIDTH="182"><div> Sunday, December 4, 2011</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <IMG SRC="1c28965a0.jpg" border=0 width="150" height="90" ALT="Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, Southgate, Mich." ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="4"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Christmas Party</B><B>,</B> jointly hosted by the 13th 14th and 15th district Republican executive committees, was held Sunday, December 4, at the elegant Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Southgate, Mich.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 170 ><NOBR><div> November 15, 2011</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="hoekstra196.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pete Hoekstra"><U><B><IMG SRC="1c435a7b0.jpg" border=0 width="90" height="123" ALT="Pete Hoekstra" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="4"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="hoekstra196.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pete Hoekstra"><U><B>Pete Hoekstra</B></U></A> brought his Republican Senatorial campaign to the Grosse Pointe War Memorial to explain his "no new taxes" pledge and push for structural reform. He answered questions from members of the audience.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 208 WIDTH="182"><div> October 18, 2011</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="local_pointe_candidates.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Candidates Forum"><U><B><IMG SRC="1c045a880.jpg" border=0 width="90" height="136" ALT="Know the issues before you vote on November 8, 2011" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="3"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="local_pointe_candidates.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Candidates Forum"><U><B>Local Candidates' Forum</B></U></A> featuring non-partisan candidates on the November 8, 2011, election ballot, included those running for local municipal councils, as well as the Grosse Pointe Public School System board of trustees. Eastside voters were able to ask questions of the candidates.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 189 ><NOBR><div> September 20, 2011</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="payne.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Henry Payne"><U><B><IMG SRC="1b9450830.jpg" border=0 width="80" height="131" ALT="Henry Payne, author and syndicated cartoonist" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="4"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="payne.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Henry Payne"><U><B>Henry Payne</B></U></A>, noted political cartoonist featured in <I>The Detroit News</I> and called by <I>National Review</I> "the Thomas Nast of his time," demonstrated his craft and commented on current events for the September Forum<I>.</I></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 151 WIDTH="182"><div> June 21, 2011</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <B><IMG SRC="1b9850770.jpg" border=0 width="80" height="119" ALT="Maura Corrigan, DHS Director" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="4"></B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="corrigan.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Human Services"><U><B>Maura Corrigan</B></U></A> shared her passion for children and families, and told about the big changes now taking place in the Michigan Department of Human Services<I>.</I></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 196 WIDTH="182"><div> July 10, 2011</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="summer_picnic.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ERC 2011 Picnic"><U><B><IMG SRC="1bb978ad0.jpg" border=0 width="120" height="173" ALT="Magic was in the air for Ninth Annual Family Fun Picnic" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="4"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="summer_picnic.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ERC 2011 Picnic"><U><B>Ninth Annual Family Fun Picnic</B></U></A> at Patterson Park on Lake St. Clair featured more than the usual picnic fare. Members and guests also enjoyed watching illusionist Gordon Russ amaze the kids with his performance<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >.</FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 169 WIDTH="182"><div> May 17, 2011</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="zahra.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Justice Zahra"><U><B><IMG SRC="1b5e50850.jpg" border=0 width="80" height="133" ALT="Justice Brian K. Zahra" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="4"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="zahra.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Justice Zahra"><U><B>Michigan Supreme Court Justice Brian K. Zahra</B></U></A> explained how the rule of law and the Michigan justice system operate, and answered audience questions.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 151 ><NOBR><div> Thursday, April 28, </div> <div>     special P.A.C. event</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="schuette.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Schuette Takes Action"><U><B><IMG SRC="1ae150790.jpg" border=0 width="80" height="121" ALT="Attorney General Bill Schuette" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="4"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="schuette.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Schuette Takes Action"><U><B>Bill Schuette</B></U></A>, Michigan's new attorney general <I>'</I><A HREF="schuette.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Schuette Takes Action"><U><I>On Duty</I></U></A><I>!'</I> at the ERC-P.A.C. fundraiser at Sindbad's in Detroit. Proceeds of the event will support local candidates. >><A HREF="schuette.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Schuette Takes Action"><U><I>Read the John Minnis story</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 189 WIDTH="182"><div> March 15, 2011</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="dr__rob_steele.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Obamacare and You"><U><B><IMG SRC="1b0b50870.jpg" border=0 width="80" height="135" ALT="Robert Steele, MD" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="4"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="dr__rob_steele.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Obamacare and You"><U><B>Dr. Robert Steele</B></U></A><B>.</B> What's next for the noted Ann Arbor cardiologist and 2010 Republican challenger for Michigan's 15th congressional district? The highly qualified expert on the effects patients will face under ObamaCare spoke to the March ERC Forum<I>.</I></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 151 WIDTH="182"><div> February 15, 2011</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="nolan_finley.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Straight Talk About Michigan"><U><B><IMG SRC="1aaa50760.jpg" border=0 width="80" height="118" ALT="Journalist Nolan Finley, The Detroit News" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="6" VSPACE="4"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="nolan_finley.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Straight Talk About Michigan"><U><B>Nolan Finley</B></U></A> spoke about the 2010 voter tsunami and what it holds for the future of Michigan. Finley is editorial page editor of <I>The Detroit News</I>, and host of a weekly public television program, "Am I Right?"</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 155 WIDTH="182"><div> January 18, 2011</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="michael_van_beek.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="School Funding Myths"><U><B><IMG SRC="1ab350700.jpg" border=0 width="80" height="112" ALT="Michael Van Beek of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="michael_van_beek.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="School Funding Myths"><U><B>Michael Van Beek</B></U></A>, the Mackinac Center's director of education policy, addressed "Common school funding myths."</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 170 WIDTH="182"><div> Sunday, December 12, 2010</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="michigan_s_13th_district_2010_district_christmas_party.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Congressional District News"><U><IMG SRC="1a8e965a0.jpg" border=0 width="150" height="90" ALT="Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, Southgate, Mich." ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="6" VSPACE="4"></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="michigan_s_13th_district_2010_district_christmas_party.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Congressional District News"><U><B>Christmas Party</B></U></A><B>,</B> jointly hosted by the 13th 14th and 15th district Republican executive committees, was held Sunday, December 12, at Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Southgate, Mich.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 189 ><NOBR><div> November 16, 2010</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="mike_bishop.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="New Era for Michigan"><U><IMG SRC="1a8d5f850.jpg" border=0 width="95" height="133" ALT="Sen. Mike Bishop" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="mike_bishop.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="New Era for Michigan"><U><B>Sen. Mike Bishop</B></U></A> majority leader of the Michigan Senate provided a wrap-up of the Legislative session, including the state budget crisis and his perspective on the challenge ahead for Michigan's Republican leadership.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 330 WIDTH="182"><div> October 19, 2010</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="153" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 114 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="http://haulerforcongress.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://haulerforcongress.com/"><U><IMG SRC="1a6a496c0.jpg" border=0 width="73" height="108" ALT="John Hauler for U.S. Congress district 13" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="http://www.johnchouinardforstatesenate.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.johnchouinardforstatesenate.c"><U><IMG SRC="1a68496c0.jpg" border=0 width="73" height="108" ALT="John Chouinard for Senate district 2" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 15 WIDTH="73"><div> <A HREF="http://haulerforcongress.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://haulerforcongress.com/"><U><B>Hauler</B></U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="73"><div> <A HREF="http://www.johnchouinardforstatesenate.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.johnchouinardforstatesenate.c"><U><B>Chouinard</B></U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 114 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="http://dumo4house.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://dumo4house.com/"><U><IMG SRC="1a69496c0.jpg" border=0 width="73" height="108" ALT="Janice DuMouchelle for Michigan House of Representatives, district 1" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="http://www.sheehyforwaynecounty.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.sheehyforwaynecounty.com/"><U><IMG SRC="1a6b496c0.jpg" border=0 width="73" height="108" ALT="Robert Sheehy for Wayne County Commission district 1" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 15 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="http://dumo4house.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://dumo4house.com/"><U><B>DuMouchelle</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="73"><div> <A HREF="http://www.sheehyforwaynecounty.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.sheehyforwaynecounty.com/"><U><B>Sheehy</B></U></A></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="forum18a.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="2010 Candidates Forum"><U><B>2010 Candidate's Forum</B></U></A>  featured GOP candidates John Hauler, seeking election to the U.S. House of Representatives, John Chouinard, running for the Michigan Senate, Janice DuMouchelle, campaigning for state representative, and Robert Sheehy, vying for a seat on the Wayne County Commission. Following individual presentations, the floor was opened for audience questions.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 188 ><NOBR><div> September 21, 2010</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="ballenger187.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ballenger on 2010"><U><B><IMG SRC="19f764970.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="151" ALT="Bill Ballenger " ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="ballenger187.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ballenger on 2010"><U><B>Bill Ballenger</B></U></A><B>,</B> publisher of <I>Inside Michigan Politics</I>, provided his entertaining and  in depth analysis of the 'coattail' effect of a big Snyder win in November to kick off the fall 2010 ERC schedule.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 170 WIDTH="182"><div> July 18, 2010</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <B><IMG SRC="9bb5a5d0.jpg" border=0 width="90" height="93" ALT="Eight Annual ERC Picnic" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="6" VSPACE="6"></B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Eighth Annual Family Fun Picnic</B> was held July 18 at Patterson Park on Lake St. Clair, Grosse Pointe Park. In addition to the picnic fare, guests met local office holders, and GOP candidates<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >.</FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 207 WIDTH="182"><div> June 15, 2010</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="walsh.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Brendan Walsh"><U><B><IMG SRC="19df5fa40.jpg" border=0 width="95" height="164" ALT="Brendan Walsh >>More Walsh" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="walsh.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Brendan Walsh"><U><B>Brendan Walsh</B></U></A>, from his perspective as treasurer of the Grosse Pointe Public School System board of trustees, outlined the new school teacher labor contract settlement and offered his financial outlook for the school system.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 207 WIDTH="182"><div> May 18, 2010</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="young.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Justice Young"><U><B><IMG SRC="40f63870.jpg" border=0 width="99" height="135" ALT="Justice Robert P. Young, Jr." ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="6" VSPACE="6"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="young.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Justice Young"><U><B>Justice Robert P. Young, Jr</B></U></A><B>.</B>, of the Michigan Supreme Court explained the ongoing battle between supporters of the rule of law and those who advocate showing "empathy" for one party over another in matters pending before the court.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 170 ><NOBR><div> April 22, 2010</div> <div>  special P.A.C. event</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="bouchard184.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bouchard/Land at PAC Dinner"><U><B><IMG SRC="195c9b8c0.jpg" border=0 width="155" height="140" ALT="Terri Lynn Land with Mike Bouchard photo: Rex Larsen, The Grand Rapids Press" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="6"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="bouchard184.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bouchard/Land at PAC Dinner"><U><B>Mike Bouchard/Terri Lynn Land</B></U></A><B>,</B> running for governor and lieutenant governor, respectively, headlined the 2010 ERC-PAC fundraiser.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 189 WIDTH="182"><div> March 16, 2010</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="mcculloch.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="John McCulloch"><U><B><IMG SRC="198463950.jpg" border=0 width="99" height="149" ALT="Radio personality, John McCulloch" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="6" VSPACE="4"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="mcculloch.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="John McCulloch"><U><B>John McCulloch</B></U></A>, local personality heard on news/talk radio WJR-760am, shared his insights into the broadcast industry, his views on current events, and offered an insider's perspective on bias in the media.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 179 WIDTH="182"><div> February 16, 2010</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="richner.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Andrew Richner"><U><IMG SRC="199464a00.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="160" ALT="Andrew C. Richner, chairman, University of Michigan Board of Regents >>More Richner" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="richner.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Andrew Richner"><U><B>Andrew C. Richner</B></U></A>, chairman of the University of Michigan Board of Regents, addressed the current state of the university and how it is coping with Michigan's challenging economy.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 151 WIDTH="182"><div> January 19, 2010</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="n_finley.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Nolan Finley"><U><B><IMG SRC="196350760.jpg" border=0 width="80" height="118" ALT="Journalist Nolan Finley, The Detroit News" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="6" VSPACE="4"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="n_finley.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Nolan Finley"><U><B>Nolan Finley</B></U></A> addressed the Detroit and Michigan political landscape. He is editorial page editor of <I>The Detroit News</I>, and host of a weekly public television program, "Am I Right?" >><A HREF="n_finley.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Nolan Finley"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 151 ><NOBR><div> December 6, 2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="michigan_s_13th_district_2009_christmas_party.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Congressional District News"><U><IMG SRC="1921965a0.jpg" border=0 width="150" height="90" ALT="Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, Southgate, Mich." ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="4"></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="michigan_s_13th_district_2009_christmas_party.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Congressional District News"><U><B>Christmas Party</B></U></A> hosted by 13th, 14th, and 15th districts was held at the Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Southgate, Mich.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 170 ><NOBR><div> November 17, 2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="forum17e.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Senator Bishop"><U><IMG SRC="1922648c0.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="140" ALT="Sen. Mike Bishop" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="forum17e.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Senator Bishop"><U><B>Sen. Mike Bishop</B></U></A>, Michigan Senate majority leader, provided a wrap-up of the Legislative session and shared his vision for protecting Michigan citizens as Attorney General.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 170 WIDTH="182"><div> October 20, 2009</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="school_board_forum.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Candidates Forum"><U><IMG SRC="18ee5a530.gif" border=0 width="90" height="83" ALT="ERC Forum" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="school_board_forum.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Candidates Forum"><U><B>Local Candidates' Forum</B></U></A><B>.</B> A candidates' Forum for GP Public School System board candidates was held at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. Seven board candidates and three municipal candidates were presented.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 170 ><NOBR><div> September 15, 2009</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="hughes17b.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Holly Hughes"><U><B><IMG SRC="18f85e890.jpg" border=0 width="94" height="137" ALT="Holly Hughes of the RNC" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="3"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="hughes17b.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Holly Hughes"><U><B>Holly Hughes</B></U></A><B>,</B> Michigan National Committeewoman and chairman of the 2012 GOP convention site selection committee, gave her perspective on Michigan and national issues.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 170 WIDTH="182"><div> July 19, 2009</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="summer_picnic17a.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ERC 2009 Picnic"><U><B><IMG SRC="18bc64840.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="132" ALT="Seventh Annual ERC Picnic" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="summer_picnic17a.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ERC 2009 Picnic"><U><B>Seventh Annual ERC Summer Picnic</B></U></A>, at Patterson Park on Lake St. Clair, Grosse Pointe Park featured great food and an opportunity to visit with State and local office holders!</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 172 WIDTH="182"><div> June 16, 2009</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="mcmanus.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michelle McManus"><U><B><IMG SRC="1894649d0.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="157" ALT="Senator Michelle McManus" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="2" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="mcmanus.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Michelle McManus"><U><B>Sen. Michelle A. McManus</B></U></A>, candidate for Michigan Secretary of State GOP nomination, shared her vision for the Secretary of State's Office at the June Forum.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 189 WIDTH="182"><div> May 19, 2009</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="logan177.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sam Logan"><U><B><IMG SRC="187064900.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="144" ALT="Publisher Sam Logan" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="logan177.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sam Logan"><U><B>Sam Logan</B></U></A>, publisher of the <I>Michigan Chronicle</I>, a newspaper published in Detroit and known as "voice of the community since 1936," gave his inside outlook on what's right and what needs to be fixed to ensure a prosperous Detroit. >><A HREF="logan177.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sam Logan"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 173 ><NOBR><div> April 30, 2009</div> <div>  special P.A.C. event</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="land176.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Land in Detroit"><U><IMG SRC="1814649a0.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="154" ALT="Terri Lynn Land speaks to PAC" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="2"></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="land176.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Land in Detroit"><U><B>Terri Lynn Land</B></U></A>, Michigan Secretary of State, addressed the ERC P.A.C.'s 2009 fundraiser at Sindbad's in Detroit. Proceeds of the event support local candidates. The event was in lieu of the usual monthly ERC Forum.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 144 WIDTH="182"><div> March 17, 2009</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="forum175.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="John Broad"><U><IMG SRC="182a535f0.jpg" border=0 width="83" height="95" ALT="John Broad, president of Crime Stoppers" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="4"></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="forum175.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="John Broad"><U><B>John Broad</B></U></A>, local businessman and president of Crime Stoppers of Michigan, explained how the anonymous tipster program operates.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 170 WIDTH="182"><div> February 17, 2009</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="forum174.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Daniel Howes"><U><IMG SRC="181862890.jpg" border=0 width="98" height="137" ALT="Daniel Howes, The Detroit News" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="forum174.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Daniel Howes"><U><B>Daniel Howes</B></U></A>, business columnist and associate business editor of <I>The Detroit News</I>, talked about epic changes in both the automotive and communications industries, as well as prospects for the Michigan economy.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 189 WIDTH="182"><div> January 20, 2009</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="forum173.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Robert Liggett"><U><IMG SRC="17f764940.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="148" ALT="Bob Liggett" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="forum173.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Robert Liggett"><U><B>Bob Liggett</B></U></A><B>,</B> owner of the <I>Grosse Pointe News,</I> expressed his views about the 2008 national election outcome. In addition, he told about changes in the communications industry and his role as a local businessman.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 169 ><NOBR><div> December 7, 2008</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <IMG SRC="17dd96960.jpg" border=0 width="150" height="150" ALT="Detroit Yacht Club" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="6" VSPACE="2"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Christmas Party</B> was hosted by 13th and 14th Districts and the ERC at the <A HREF="http://www.dyc.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.dyc.com/"><U>Detroit Yacht Club</U></A>, Belle Isle.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 159 ><NOBR><div> November 18, 2008</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="forum167.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sen. Mike Bishop"><U><IMG SRC="1715648c0.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="140" ALT="Sen. Mike Bishop" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="forum167.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sen. Mike Bishop"><U><B>Sen. Mike Bishop</B></U></A><B>,</B> Michigan Senate majority leader, shared his outlook on future GOP prospects in Michigan.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 189 WIDTH="182"><div> October 21, 2008</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="gop_forum.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Candidates Forum"><U><IMG SRC="17645a530.gif" border=0 width="90" height="83" ALT="2008 GOP Forum" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="gop_forum.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Candidates Forum"><U><B>Candidates' Forum</B></U></A> featured GOP candidates seeking support for their bid in the November 4 General Election. Also speaking were several candidates on the nonpartisan ballot, including four school board candidates. Eastside voters had the opportunity to understand the issues and to ask questions.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 170 ><NOBR><div> September 23, 2008</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="ballenger_forum.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bill Ballenger"><U><B><IMG SRC="171464970.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="151" ALT="Bill Ballenger " ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="ballenger_forum.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bill Ballenger"><U><B>Bill Ballenger</B></U></A><B>,</B> publisher of <I>Inside Michigan Politics</I>, kicked off the fall 2008 ERC schedule with his expert political insight on November general election prospects. >><A HREF="ballenger_forum.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bill Ballenger"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 144 WIDTH="182"><div> July 20, 2008</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="summer_picnic166.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ERC 2008 Picnic"><U><B><IMG SRC="9bb5a5d0.jpg" border=0 width="90" height="93" ALT="Eight Annual ERC Picnic" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="summer_picnic166.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ERC 2008 Picnic"><U><B>Sixth Annual ERC Family Fun Picnic</B></U></A>, was held at Patterson Park on Lake St. Clair, Grosse Pointe Park featuring a magician, games, splash pad, and food. >><A HREF="summer_picnic166.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ERC 2008 Picnic"><U><I>Photos</I></U></A><I>.</I></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 170 WIDTH="182"><div> June 17, 2008</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="forum165.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Justice Clifford W. Taylor"><U><B><IMG SRC="160864970.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="151" ALT="Chief Justice Clifford W. Taylor" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="forum165.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Justice Clifford W. Taylor"><U><B>Hon. Clifford W. Taylor</B></U></A>, Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, discussed his views on our judiciary.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 144 WIDTH="182"><div> May 20, 2008</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="forum.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="2008 Candidates Forum"><U><B><IMG SRC="162b5a530.gif" border=0 width="90" height="83" ALT="Candidates' Forum" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="forum.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="2008 Candidates Forum"><U><B>Candidates' Forum</B></U></A> at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial, Grosse Pointe Farms featuring GOP candidates for state representative, district 1.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 189 ><NOBR><div> April 24, 2008</div> <div>  special P.A.C. event</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="anuzis163.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Anuzis to PAC"><U><B><IMG SRC="16cf64930.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="147" ALT="Saul Anuzis >>More PAC event" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="anuzis163.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Anuzis to PAC"><U><B>Saul Anuzis</B></U></A>, Michigan Republican Party chairman, was guest of honor and speaker at a special P.A.C. event held in Detroit at Sindbad's Restaurant. His topic was the 2008 Michigan election contests and the presidential election.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 163 WIDTH="182"><div> March 18, 2008</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="hoogendyk.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Hoogendyk at ERC"><U><B><IMG SRC="1675648e0.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="142" ALT="Rep. Jack Hoogendyk" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="3"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="hoogendyk.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Hoogendyk at ERC"><U><B>Jack Hoogendyk</B></U></A>, State Representative from Kalamazoo, is an announced candidate for U.S. Senate. He will share his views on the November contest for Senate.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 208 WIDTH="182"><div> February 19, 2008</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="raczkowski161.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Rocky at ERC"><U><IMG SRC="169c5a8c0.jpg" border=0 width="90" height="140" ALT="Andrew 'Rocky' Raczkowski >>Read More" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="raczkowski161.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Rocky at ERC"><U><B>Andrew Raczkowski</B></U></A>, former Michigan House majority floor leader and Michigan Republican vice chairman, shared his perspective on GOP prospects for 2008, and announced he has been called to active duty in the U.S. Army beginning later in 2008.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 160 WIDTH="182"><div> January 22, 2008</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="hughes160.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Hughes at ERC"><U><B><IMG SRC="1628648d0.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="141" ALT="Committeewoman Hughes" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="hughes160.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Hughes at ERC"><U><B>Holly Hughes</B></U></A><B>.</B> Republican National Committeewoman Holly Hughes will share her perspective on the upcoming 2008 election and Republican prospects for the future.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 144 WIDTH="182"><div> Sunday, December 2, 2007</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <IMG SRC="13742c480.gif" border=0 width="44" height="72" ALT="Celebration at the DYC!" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="4"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Christmas Party</B> hosted by 13th and 14th Districts and the ERC was held at the <A HREF="http://www.dyc.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.dyc.com/"><U>Detroit Yacht Club</U></A>, Belle Isle, Detroit.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 160 ><NOBR><div> November 20, 2007</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="gaffney.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gaffneys Update"><U><B><IMG SRC="7c0648d0.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="141" ALT="Representative Ed Gaffney >>Read more" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="gaffney.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gaffneys Update"><U><B>Representative Ed Gaffney</B></U></A> presented his "Lansing Report," a review of legislative matters, and answered audience questions.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 169 WIDTH="182"><div> October 16, 2007</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="romney.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Josh Romney at ERC"><U><B><IMG SRC="1605648d0.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="141" ALT="Josh Romney >>More Josh at ERC" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="romney.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Josh Romney at ERC"><U><B>Josh Romney</B></U></A>, son of former Massachusetts Governor and GOP Presidential candidate Mitt Romney, discussed his dad's 2008 campaign.</div> <div> .</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 176 ><NOBR><div> September 18, 2007</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="reed15c.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Lawrence Reed at ERC"><U><IMG SRC="15ae649d0.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="157" ALT="Lawrence W. Reed of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy >>More Reed" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="2"></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="reed15c.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Lawrence Reed at ERC"><U><B>Lawrence Reed</B></U></A>, president Mackinac Center for Public Policy, a Midland-based research and educational institute.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 144 WIDTH="182"><div> June 24, 2007</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="summer_picnic153.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ERC 2007 Picnic"><U><B><IMG SRC="9bb5a5d0.jpg" border=0 width="90" height="93" ALT="Eight Annual ERC Picnic" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Fifth Annual ERC Family Fun Picnic</B> was held from Sunday, June 24, 2007, at Patterson Park on Lake St. Clair in Grosse Pointe Park. >><A HREF="summer_picnic153.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ERC 2007 Picnic"><U><I>Picnic pictures</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 151 WIDTH="182"><div> June 19, 2007</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="finley151.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Nolan Finley at ERC"><U><B><IMG SRC="153250760.jpg" border=0 width="80" height="118" ALT="Journalist Nolan Finley, The Detroit News" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="6" VSPACE="4"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="finley151.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Nolan Finley at ERC"><U><B>Nolan Finley</B></U></A> spoke on "Closing Lansing's Leadership Gap." Finley is editorial page editor of <I>The Detroit News</I>, and co-host of a weekly public television program, "Am I Right?" >><A HREF="finley151.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Nolan Finley at ERC"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 151 ><NOBR><div> May 30, 2007</div> <div>  special P.A.C. event</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="mccotter.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Thad McCotter"><U><B><IMG SRC="14c054750.jpg" border=0 width="84" height="117" ALT="U.S. Congressman Thaddeus McCotter" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="mccotter.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Thad McCotter"><U><B>Congressman Thaddeus McCotter</B></U></A> of Livonia was guest speaker at the ERC P.A.C.'s 2007 annual fundraiser at Sindbad's in Detroit. Proceeds are dedicated to support local candidates. >><A HREF="mccotter.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Thad McCotter"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 189 WIDTH="182"><div> April 17, 2007</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="nicholson.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="James Nicholson"><U><B><IMG SRC="146a597d0.jpg" border=0 width="89" height="125" ALT="James B. Nicholson" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="4"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="nicholson.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="James Nicholson"><U><B>James B. Nicholson</B></U></A>, CEO of PVS Chemicals in Detroit and 1996 Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, offered his perspective on the future of Detroit. In the midst of Michigan's uncertain economic future, Nicholson's topic was "Detroit: Moving Forward!" >><A HREF="nicholson.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="James Nicholson"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 169 WIDTH="182"><div> March 20, 2007</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="logan.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sam Logan"><U><B><IMG SRC="146964910.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="145" ALT="Publisher Sam Logan" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="logan.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sam Logan"><U><B>Sam Logan</B></U></A>, publisher of the <I>Michigan Chronicle</I>, a newspaper published in Detroit and known as "voice of the community since 1936." >><A HREF="logan.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sam Logan"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 170 WIDTH="182"><div> February 20, 2007</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="babin.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FairTax"><U><B><IMG SRC="14b15c910.jpg" border=0 width="92" height="145" ALT="Ron Babin for 'FairTax'" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="6" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="babin.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FairTax"><U><B>February Forum</B></U></A> featured Ron Babin, Michigan's volunteer deputy director for Americans for Fair Taxation. He presented the comprehensive FairTax proposal to replace all income taxes. >><A HREF="babin.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FairTax"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 226 WIDTH="182"><div> January 23, 2007</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="abraham.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Jane Abraham"><U><B><IMG SRC="14a5648a0.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="138" ALT="Jane Abraham" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="abraham.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Jane Abraham"><U><B>Jane Abraham</B></U></A>, co-chairman of the Michigan Republican Party encouraged the Michigan GOP to "count up our assets" as we look to the future. In addition, the annual election of ERC officers was conducted<I>.</I> >><A HREF="abraham.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Jane Abraham"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 144 ><NOBR><div> December 3, 2006</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <IMG SRC="13742c480.gif" border=0 width="44" height="72" ALT="Celebration at the DYC!" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="4"></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="michigan_s_13th_district_2006_party_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Congressional District News"><U><B>Christmas Party</B></U></A> hosted by 13th and 14th Districts and the ERC at the <A HREF="http://www.dyc.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.dyc.com/"><U>Detroit Yacht Club</U></A>, Belle Isle was a spectacular event that included remarks by Michigan Republican Party chairman Saulius "Saul" Anuzis. >><A HREF="michigan_s_13th_district_2006_party_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Congressional District News"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 187 ><NOBR><div> November 21, 2006</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="gaffney6.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gaffney 2006"><U><B><IMG SRC="7c0648d0.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="141" ALT="Representative Ed Gaffney >>Read more" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="gaffney6.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gaffney 2006"><U><B>Representative Ed Gaffney</B></U></A> presented his "Lansing Report," a review of his legislative accomplishments and an outlook for the future. He also responded to constituents' questions. >><A HREF="gaffney6.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gaffney 2006"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 187 WIDTH="182"><div> October 17, 2006</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="ballenger.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bill Ballenger"><U><B><IMG SRC="143154770.jpg" border=0 width="84" height="119" ALT="Bill Ballenger" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="6" VSPACE="4"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="ballenger.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bill Ballenger"><U><B>Bill Ballenger</B></U></A>, popular political editor and pundit, shared his unique perspective from deep <I>Inside Michigan Politics,</I> and his outlook for the 2006 elections. He presented his assessment of the Michigan political landscape. >><A HREF="ballenger.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bill Ballenger"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 304 ><NOBR><div> September 19, 2006</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="168" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 114 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="http://www.gophouse.com/gaffney.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.gophouse.com/gaffney.htm"><U><IMG SRC="13b14d6b0.jpg" border=0 width="77" height="107" ALT="Ed Gaffney, State Rep., District 1 >>Gaffney's on-line office" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="13ec546c0.jpg" border=0 width="84" height="108" ALT="Edith L. Floyd, candidate for State Rep., District 2 >>Read more" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 114 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="http://www.migop.org/candidates/index.asp" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.migop.org/candidates/index.as"><U><IMG SRC="13c84d6b0.jpg" border=0 width="77" height="107" ALT="Shirley Lamar, candidate for State Rep., District 3 >>GOP candidate info" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="13ca546c0.jpg" border=0 width="84" height="108" ALT="Daniel Mercier >>More Mercier" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="candidate_forum.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Candidates Forum"><U><B>2006 Candidates' Forum</B></U></A> featured local incumbents and challengers seeking support for their bid in the November 7 General Election. An added bonus was the appearance of Michigan Secretary of State, Terri Lynn Land. Eastside voters had the opportunity to understand the issues and to ask questions. >><A HREF="candidate_forum.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Candidates Forum"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 208 WIDTH="182"><div> June 25, 2006</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="summer_picnic144.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ERC 2006 Picnic"><U><IMG SRC="137e968d0.jpg" border=0 width="150" height="141" ALT="Magician John Anderson entertains at 2006 ERC Picnic in Patterson Park" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="2"></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="summer_picnic144.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ERC 2006 Picnic"><U><B>ERC's Fourth Annual Family Fun Picnic</B></U></A>. Hot-dogs, soft drinks, and John Anderson's magic act entertained the young and the young-at-heart on the shores of beautiful Lake St. Clair. Free food, fun, plus a number of our favorite candidates were on hand. >><A HREF="summer_picnic144.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ERC 2006 Picnic"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 210 WIDTH="182"><div> June 20, 2006</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><bR> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="229" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 122 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="judges143.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Judicial Forum"><U><IMG SRC="1377546b0.jpg" border=0 width="84" height="107" ALT="Justice Maura Corrigan" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="2" VSPACE="2"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="judges143.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Judicial Forum"><U><IMG SRC="1378546b0.jpg" border=0 width="84" height="107" ALT="Judge Kirsten Frank Kelly" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="2" VSPACE="2"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="judges143.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Judicial Forum"><U><IMG SRC="1379546b0.jpg" border=0 width="84" height="107" ALT="Justice Brian K. Zahra" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="2" VSPACE="2"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="judges143.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Judicial Forum"><U><B>Judicial Forum</B></U></A> featured three key judges seeking re-election in 2006. Eastside voters had the opportunity to better understand the issues and to ask questions of Justice Corrigan, Judge Kelly and Judge Zahra. >><A HREF="judges143.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Judicial Forum"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 173 WIDTH="182"><div> May 16, 2006</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><bR> <div> <A HREF="cox.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mike Cox"><U><B><IMG SRC="12e464960.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="150" ALT="Attorney General Mike Cox" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="cox.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mike Cox"><U><B>Mike Cox</B></U></A><B>,</B> Michigan Attorney General, outlined his plans as he seeks re-election to his second term as Michigan's Attorney General. He graciously answered audience questions. >><A HREF="cox.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mike Cox"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 170 ><NOBR><div> April 20, 2006</div> <div>  special P.A.C. event</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="land.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Terri Lynn Land"><U><IMG SRC="125064850.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="133" ALT="Terry Lynn Land" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="land.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Terri Lynn Land"><U><B>Terri Lynn Land</B></U></A>, Michigan Secretary of State, addressed the ERC P.A.C.'s 2006 fundraiser April 20 at Sindbad's in Detroit. Proceeds of the event will be used to support local candidates in the 2006 campaign. >><A HREF="land.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Terri Lynn Land"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 173 WIDTH="182"><div> March 21, 2006</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><bR> <div> <A HREF="brandon.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="David Brandon"><U><B><IMG SRC="12e16a960.jpg" border=0 width="106" height="150" ALT="David Brandon" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="brandon.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="David Brandon"><U><B>David Brandon</B></U></A><B>,</B> University of Michigan Regent, brought his bid for reelection to the ERC Forum. Brandon, who is seeking re-election, was first elected to the Board of Regents in 1998. >><A HREF="brandon.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="David Brandon"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 189 WIDTH="182"><div> February 21, 2006</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="bouchard.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mike Bouchard"><U><B><IMG SRC="1217647e0.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="126" ALT=">>More about Bouchard" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="bouchard.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mike Bouchard"><U><B>Michael J. Bouchard</B></U></A>, candidate for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination outlined his qualifications and campaign strategy to defeat Sen. Stabenow. Bouchard is a former State Senator, and presently Sheriff of Oakland County, one of the largest counties in the U.S. >><A HREF="bouchard.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mike Bouchard"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 208 WIDTH="182"><div> January 17, 2006</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="zandstra.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Jerry Zandstra"><U><B><IMG SRC="11f664910.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="145" ALT=">>More about Jerry Zandstra" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="6" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="zandstra.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Jerry Zandstra"><U><B>Jerry Zanstra</B></U></A> presented his platform and qualifications for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination and answered audience questions. For the past five years, Zandstra has been program director for Michigan-based, Acton Institute, a conservative think tank on economics, public policy and ethics. >><A HREF="zandstra.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Jerry Zandstra"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 170 ><NOBR><div> November 15, 2005</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="rep__gaffney.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gaffney 2005"><U><B><IMG SRC="7c0648d0.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="141" ALT="Representative Ed Gaffney >>Read more" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="rep__gaffney.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gaffney 2005"><U><B>Representative Ed Gaffney</B></U></A> presented his "Lansing Report," a review of his legislative accomplishments and an outlook for the future. He also responded to constituents' questions. >><A HREF="rep__gaffney.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gaffney 2005"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 189 WIDTH="182"><div> October 18, 2005</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="butler.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Keith Butler"><U><B><IMG SRC="11c6648c0.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="140" ALT="Keith A. Butler" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="4"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="butler.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Keith Butler"><U><B>Rev. Keith Butler</B></U></A> is a former Detroit City councilman who now serves as pastor to a large Southfield congregation. He is a candidate for Republican <A HREF="http://keithabutler.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://keithabutler.com/"><U>U.S. Senate</U></A> nomination. Five local candidates were also introduced. >><A HREF="butler.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Keith Butler"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 189 ><NOBR><div> September 20, 2005</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="skubick.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tim Skubick"><U><B><IMG SRC="10956f860.jpg" border=0 width="111" height="134" ALT="Tim Skubick" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="4"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="skubick.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tim Skubick"><U><B>Tim Skubick</B></U></A> Lansing correspondent for the Detroit broadcaster, WWJ News Radio 950 outlined how candidate charisma is overshadowing the issues in today's political campaigns. >><A HREF="skubick.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tim Skubick"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 209 WIDTH="182"><div> June 21, 2005</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="hillegonds.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Paul Hillegonds"><U><B><IMG SRC="114364960.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="150" ALT="Paul Hillegonds, DTE Energy senior VP" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="hillegonds.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Paul Hillegonds"><U><B>Paul Hillegonds</B></U></A>, newly appointed senior VP of DTE Energy and president of Detroit Renaissance since 1997, addressed the ERC's June Forum at the War Memorial. He previously served eight terms in the Michigan House of Representative, and recently served on the Wayne State University Board of Governors. >><A HREF="hillegonds.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Paul Hillegonds"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 247 WIDTH="182"><div> June 12, 2005</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="summer_picnic133.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ERC 2005 Picnic"><U><B><IMG SRC="112078bd0.jpg" border=0 width="120" height="189" ALT="Illusionist John Anderson captures kid's attention" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="summer_picnic133.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ERC 2005 Picnic"><U><B>Family Fun Picnic</B></U></A> for members and friends of the Eastside Republican Club featured food and conversation for adults, while kids experienced the added treat of talented illusionist, John Anderson. Hot dogs were grilled courtesy of Mike and Peggy Hennigan. The event was held at beautiful Patterson Park on Lake St. Clair<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Arial" >.</FONT> >><A HREF="summer_picnic133.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ERC 2005 Picnic"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 189 ><NOBR><div> May 5, 2005,</div> <div>  special P.A.C. event</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="anuzis.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="P.A.C. Hosts Anuzis"><U><B><IMG SRC="10fb64a20.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="162" ALT="Saul Anuzis, MRSC Chairman" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="4"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="anuzis.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="P.A.C. Hosts Anuzis"><U><B>Saul Anuzis</B></U></A>, Michigan Republican State Committee chairman, addressed members and guests at Sindbad's, Detroit. Proceeds of this event generated support for local candidates in the 2006 campaign. >><A HREF="anuzis.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="P.A.C. Hosts Anuzis"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 189 WIDTH="182"><div> April 19, 2005</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="taylor.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Justice Taylor"><U><B><IMG SRC="10e564970.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="151" ALT="Chief Justice Clifford W. Taylor" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="taylor.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Justice Taylor"><U><B>Clifford W. Taylor</B></U></A>, Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, will discuss his views on our judiciary. In addition, three candidates running for the Grosse Pointe Public School System board have been invited to appear. >><A HREF="taylor.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Justice Taylor"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 170 WIDTH="182"><div> March 15, 2005</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="finley.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Nolan Finley"><U><B><IMG SRC="109150760.jpg" border=0 width="80" height="118" ALT="Journalist Nolan Finley, The Detroit News" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="6" VSPACE="4"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="finley.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Nolan Finley"><U><B>Nolan Finley</B></U></A> discussed local, state and national politics, and the leadership deficit in public life. Finley is editorial page editor of <I>The Detroit News</I>, and is co-host of a weekly public television program, "Am I Right?" >><A HREF="finley.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Nolan Finley"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 164 WIDTH="182"><div> February 15, 2005</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="hughes.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Hughes to ERC"><U><B><IMG SRC="10566c8d0.jpg" border=0 width="108" height="141" ALT="Committeewoman Hughes" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="4"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="hughes.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Hughes to ERC"><U><B>Holly Hughes</B></U></A><B>.</B> Republican National Committeewoman Holly Hughes shared her perspective on the 2004 election and Republican prospects for the future. >><A HREF="hughes.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Hughes to ERC"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 228 WIDTH="182"><div> January 18, 2005</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="raczkowski.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Rocky: Unity Victory"><U><B><IMG SRC="1028649a0.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="154" ALT="Andrew Raczkowski" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="6" VSPACE="4"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="raczkowski.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Rocky: Unity Victory"><U><B>Andrew Raczkowski</B></U></A>. Michigan Republican First Vice Chairman, Andrew "Rocky" Raczkowski, shared a message of Michigan GOP unity. The former Michigan House majority floor leader also talked about his recent active duty tour with the U.S. Army, and his perspective on Republican prospects for the year ahead. >><A HREF="raczkowski.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Rocky: Unity Victory"><U><I>More</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 178 ><NOBR><div> November 16, 2004</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="lansing_report.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Lansing Report"><U><B><IMG SRC="d86649b0.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="155" ALT="State Representative Ed Gaffney" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="4"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="lansing_report.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Lansing Report"><U><B>Representative Ed Gaffney</B></U></A> presented his "Lansing Report," a review of his legislative accomplishments and an outlook for the future. He also responded to constituents' questions. >><A HREF="lansing_report.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Lansing Report"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 181 WIDTH="182"><div> October 19, 2004</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="erc_forum.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="2004 Candidates Forum"><U><B><IMG SRC="f87649e0.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="158" ALT="Judge Zahra for Michigan Supreme Court >>More about the candidates' forum" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="6" VSPACE="4"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="erc_forum.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="2004 Candidates Forum"><U><B>Candidates' Forum</B></U></A> featured GOP candidates for County Commission, County Sheriff, U.S. Congress, Michigan Supreme Court, State Representative, as well as others. >><A HREF="erc_forum.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="2004 Candidates Forum"><U><I>More</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 185 ><NOBR><div> September 21, 2004</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="ballenger_on_2004.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ballenger Perspective"><U><B><IMG SRC="d8c60a20.jpg" border=0 width="96" height="162" ALT="Bill Ballenger" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="6" VSPACE="4"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="ballenger_on_2004.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ballenger Perspective"><U><B>Bill Ballenger</B></U></A>, publisher of "Inside Michigan Politics," kicked off the fall 2004 ERC program schedule with his expert political insight on November general election prospects. >><A HREF="ballenger_on_2004.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ballenger Perspective"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 250 WIDTH="182"><div> June 27, 2004</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <B><IMG SRC="de87fe30.jpg" border=0 width="127" height="227" ALT="Picnic organizers, Mike and Peggy Hennegan, mind the cooking at 2004 ERC Picnic in Patterson Park. >>More photos" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="6" VSPACE="4"></B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Second Annual ERC Family Picnic</B><B>.</B> Free food, fun, favorite candidates were on hand in <A HREF="http://www.grossepointepark.org/parks/Patterson.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.grossepointepark.org/parks/Pa"><U>Patterson Park</U></A>, Grosse Pointe Park. Local illusionist John Anderson performed for the kids.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 193 WIDTH="182"><div> June 15, 2004</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="332" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 172 WIDTH="55"><div> <A HREF="judges.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Judicial Forum"><U>G</U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="266"><div> <A HREF="judges.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Judicial Forum"><U><B>Judicial Forum</B></U></A>. Five local judges seeking election or re-election in 2004 participated in the event, giving voters an opportunity to understand the issues and ask questions. Of special interest was the seven-way race for Wayne County Circuit Court. Three of the seven addressed the group. >><A HREF="judges.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Judicial Forum"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 153 WIDTH="182"><div> May 18, 2004</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="yob.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Chuck Yob Addresses ERC"><U><IMG SRC="c42548d0.jpg" border=0 width="84" height="141" ALT="Chuck Yob" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="6"></U></A> <A NAME="chuck_yob_1_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="yob.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Chuck Yob Addresses ERC"><U><B>Chuck Yob</B></U></A>. Republican National Committeeman Charles (Chuck) Yob shared his perspective on the 2004 election campaign both in Michigan and nationally. >><A HREF="yob.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Chuck Yob Addresses ERC"><U><I>More</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 263 ><NOBR><div> May 3, 2004,</div> <div>  special P.A.C. event</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="pac.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Notables Address 2004 PAC Dinner"><U><B><IMG SRC="d34b4cc0.jpg" border=0 width="180" height="204" ALT="Pols Address PAC" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="1"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="pac.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Notables Address 2004 PAC Dinner"><U><B>Broad Lineup of Notables</B></U></A> addressed the ERC-PAC dinner. The fundraiser generated support for local candidates as several guest speakers appeared at Sindbad's in Detroit. >><A HREF="pac.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Notables Address 2004 PAC Dinner"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 208 WIDTH="182"><div> March 16, 2004</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="reed.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Lawrence Reed Addresses ERC"><U><IMG SRC="b515e950.jpg" border=0 width="94" height="149" ALT="Lawrence W. Reed" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="6" VSPACE="2"></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="reed.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Lawrence Reed Addresses ERC"><U><B>Lawrence W. Reed</B></U></A><B>,</B> president Mackinac Center for Public Policy, a Midland-based research and educational institute, explained the Center's mission as equipping Michigan citizens and decision-makers to better evaluate public policy from a "free market" perspective. >><A HREF="reed.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Lawrence Reed Addresses ERC"><U><I>More</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 132 WIDTH="182"><div> February 17, 2004</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="regent_richner.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Richner Addresses ERC"><U><IMG SRC="b794f6f0.jpg" border=0 width="79" height="111" ALT="Regen Andrew Richner" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="regent_richner.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Richner Addresses ERC"><U><B>Andrew Richner</B></U></A>, University of Michigan Regent, explained how State budget cuts are affecting higher education in Michigan, and other matters. >><A HREF="regent_richner.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Richner Addresses ERC"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 189 WIDTH="182"><div> January 20, 2004</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="justice_markman.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Markman Addresses ERC"><U><IMG SRC="b9864a10.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="161" ALT="Justice Stephen J. Markman" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="6" VSPACE="4"></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="justice_markman.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Markman Addresses ERC"><U><B>Stephen J. Markman</B></U></A> shared his judicial philosophy on the rule of law and answered member's questions. Markman serves as the 103rd Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court and stands for reelection in 2004. >><A HREF="justice_markman.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Markman Addresses ERC"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 155 ><NOBR><div> November 18, 2003</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="gaffney_update.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Rep. Gaffney Gives Update"><U><IMG SRC="acd62970.jpg" border=0 width="98" height="151" ALT="Representative Ed Gaffney" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></U></A> <A NAME="gaffney_talks_1_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="gaffney_update.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Rep. Gaffney Gives Update"><U><B>Representative Ed Gaffney</B></U></A> reviewed his legislative accomplishments, offered his outlook for the future, and responded to constituents' questions. >><A HREF="gaffney_update.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Rep. Gaffney Gives Update"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 196 WIDTH="182"><div> October 21, 2003</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="lake_st__clair.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="White on Water Quality"><U><B><IMG SRC="b356eb10.jpg" border=0 width="110" height="177" ALT="Macomb's Gary R. White" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="6" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="lake_st__clair.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="White on Water Quality"><U><B>Gary R. White</B></U></A>, Associate Director, Environmental Health Services Division, of the Macomb County Health Department addressed the status of water quality in Lake St. Clair. >><A HREF="lake_st__clair.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="White on Water Quality"><U><I>More</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 202 ><NOBR><div> September 16, 2003</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="veteran_observer_views_2004.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Cain Speaks to ERC"><U><B><IMG SRC="af86eb70.jpg" border=0 width="110" height="183" ALT="Charlie Cain, Detroit News" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="veteran_observer_views_2004.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Cain Speaks to ERC"><U><B>Charlie Cain</B></U></A>, <I>Detroit News</I> Lansing Bureau Chief, provided his unique perspective on the political scene at the ERC's 2003 fall kickoff meeting. >><A HREF="veteran_observer_views_2004.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Cain Speaks to ERC"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 152 WIDTH="182"><div> June 21, 2003</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <B> <A NAME="family_fun_picnic__1_1_1_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><IMG SRC="9bb5a5d0.jpg" border=0 width="90" height="93" ALT="Eight Annual ERC Picnic" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>ERC's First Annual, Family Fun Picnic</B>. Hot-dogs, soft drinks, a magician for the young and the young-at-heart at beautiful Patterson Park, on Lake St. Clair in Grosse Pointe Park.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 189 ><NOBR><div> June 5, 2003,</div> <div>  special P.A.C. event</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="secretary_of_state_speaks_at_pac_fundraiser.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Land Speaks to ERCPAC"><U><IMG SRC="9ba648f0.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="143" ALT="Terri L. Land Michigan Secretary of State" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="4"></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="secretary_of_state_speaks_at_pac_fundraiser.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Land Speaks to ERCPAC"><U><B>Terri Lynn Land</B></U></A>, Michigan Secretary of State, was featured speaker at the ERC-PAC fundraiser, reception and buffet dinner at the Grosse Pointe Hunt Club in Grosse Pointe Woods. This Thursday event took the place of our regular June meeting.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 188 WIDTH="182"><div> May 20, 2003</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="corrigan_stumps_for_virtue.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Fidelity"><U><IMG SRC="99571a50.jpg" border=0 width="113" height="165" ALT=">>Chief Justice Maura D. Corrigan on Fidelity" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Michigan Supreme Court Chief </B><A HREF="corrigan_stumps_for_virtue.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Fidelity"><U><B>Justice Maura Corrigan</B></U></A> provided a look at issues facing the Michigan Supreme Court, the citizens of Michigan and our culture. >><A HREF="corrigan_stumps_for_virtue.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Fidelity"><U><I>More</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 208 WIDTH="182"><div> April 15, 2003</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="warren_attorney__george_constance.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Broken Promises"><U><B><IMG SRC="89564a20.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="162" ALT="George Constance" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="warren_attorney__george_constance.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Broken Promises"><U><B>George G. Constance</B></U></A>, Warren City attorney and instructor at Macomb County Community College addressed "Municipal Water Rates & the Detroit Water Board" at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. >><A HREF="warren_attorney__george_constance.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Broken Promises"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 170 WIDTH="182"><div> March 18, 2003</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="greg_brock_points_to_value_of__choice_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Meaningful Education Reform"><U><B><IMG SRC="88764910.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="145" ALT="Greg Brock" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="greg_brock_points_to_value_of__choice_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Meaningful Education Reform"><U><B>Greg Brock</B></U></A><B>,</B> former executive director of the Michigan Republican Party, and current director of the Great Lakes Education Project spoke on "Meaningful Education Reform." >><A HREF="greg_brock_points_to_value_of__choice_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Meaningful Education Reform"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 146 WIDTH="182"><div> February 18, 2003</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="minnis_of_gp_news.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Neighborly News"><U><B><IMG SRC="848647f0.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="127" ALT="John Minnis" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="2"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="minnis_of_gp_news.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Neighborly News"><U><B>John Minnis</B></U></A>, editor and general manager of the <A HREF="http://www.grossepointenews.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.grossepointenews.com/"><U><I>Grosse Pointe News</I></U></A><I>,</I> explained the "Role of a Community Newspaper." >><A HREF="minnis_of_gp_news.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Neighborly News"><U><I>More</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 151 WIDTH="182"><div> January 21, 2003</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <B><IMG SRC="7a55a640.jpg" border=0 width="90" height="100" ALT="Chuck Gaidica" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="2"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Chuck Gaidica</B><B>.</B> The noted Detroit television personality spoke on the topic, "Not what you sell, but how you sell it." In addition, members elected ERC Officers and Board Members for 2003.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 170 ><NOBR><div> November 19, 2002</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="richner_honored.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Richner Honored for Service"><U><B><IMG SRC="64464840.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="132" ALT="Andrew Richner" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="4"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="richner_honored.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Richner Honored for Service"><U><B>Representative Andrew Richner</B></U></A> reviewed the impact of the 2002 General Election and the status of key legislative initiatives. The ERC honored him for his service to our area. >><A HREF="richner_honored.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Richner Honored for Service"><U><I>More</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 208 WIDTH="182"><div> October 15, 2002</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <B><IMG SRC="6ca5d980.jpg" border=0 width="93" height="152" ALT="Ed Gaffney for State Rep" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="4"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Focus on the Election</B>.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > <A NAME="focus_on_election_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></FONT> The ERC heard from three local, GOP candidates: G.P. Farms mayor, Ed Gaffney, nominee for State Representative; Jeff Schroder, candidate for State Senate; and Pat Petz, in the race for Wayne County Commissioner. Afterward, the three offered thoughtful answers to audience questions.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 170 ><NOBR><div> September 17, 2002</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <B><IMG SRC="5bd54770.jpg" border=0 width="84" height="119" ALT="Bill Ballenger" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="4"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Bill Ballenger</B>, popular political editor and pundit, shared his unique perspective from deep <I>Inside Michigan Politics</I><I>,</I> and his outlook for the 2002 elections. He presented an encouraging assessment of the Michigan political landscape!</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 151 WIDTH="182"><div> June 18, 2002</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <B><IMG SRC="59b44620.jpg" border=0 width="68" height="98" ALT="Trustee Mary Ellen Stempfle" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="2"></B><B><IMG SRC="59a3d620.jpg" border=0 width="61" height="98" ALT="Councilman Eric Steiner" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="2"></B><B><IMG SRC="59242620.jpg" border=0 width="66" height="98" ALT="Mayor Ed Gaffney" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="2"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>ERC </B><B>Candidates' Forum</B> featured Republican primary candidates for State Representative and State Senate.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 266 WIDTH="182"><div> May 21, 2002</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <IMG SRC="5a05ea50.jpg" border=0 width="94" height="165" ALT="Judge Christopher Murray, Michigan Court of Appeals" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="4"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Judicial Forum</B> featured four judges seeking reelection. They gave citizens an opportunity to understand the issues, and to ask questions. Participating were Judges Ulysses Boykin, Michael Hathaway, and Lita Popke from the Wayne County Circuit Court, and Judge Chris Murray (pictured) of the Michigan Court of Appeals. Although not standing for reelection this year, Judge Timothy M. Kenny also participated.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 208 ><NOBR><div> April 25, 2002,</div> <div>  special P.A.C. event</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="erc_p_a_c_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ERC P.A.C."><U><B><IMG SRC="51960a30.jpg" border=0 width="96" height="163" ALT="Rusty Hills" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="erc_p_a_c_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ERC P.A.C."><U><B>Rusty Hills</B></U></A><B>, </B>State Republican Chairman, addressed a special fund raiser sponsored by the <A HREF="erc_p_a_c_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ERC P.A.C."><U>ERC P.A.C</U></A>. at the G.P. Hunt Club to raise funds for local GOP candidates. According to Lita M. McKeehan, leader of the ERC Political Action Committee, the dinner was another successful event for the P.A.C. >><A HREF="erc_p_a_c_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ERC P.A.C."><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 208 WIDTH="182"><div> March 19, 2002</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="erc_meeting_with_jeffrey_g__collins.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Collins on Law Enforcement"><U><B><IMG SRC="4ec5c900.jpg" border=0 width="92" height="144" ALT="U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Collins" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="4"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="erc_meeting_with_jeffrey_g__collins.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Collins on Law Enforcement"><U><B>Jeffrey G. Collins</B></U></A>, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan was appointed by President Bush, and unanimously <A HREF="http://www.michigan.gov/emi/1,1303,7-103--4845--,00.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.michigan.gov/emi/1,1303,7-103"><U>confirmed by the Senate</U></A> on November 6, 2001. He provided his perspective on law enforcement in this area, including coordination efforts with the Antiterrorism Task Force. >><A HREF="erc_meeting_with_jeffrey_g__collins.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Collins on Law Enforcement"><U><I>Details</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 170 WIDTH="182"><div> February 19, 2002</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="2002_forum_with__rocky__and_land.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Candidates Forum"><U><B><IMG SRC="41354780.jpg" border=0 width="84" height="120" ALT="Terri Land" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><A HREF="2002_forum_with__rocky__and_land.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Candidates Forum"><U><B><IMG SRC="42453780.jpg" border=0 width="83" height="120" ALT="Rocky Raczkowski" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="2002_forum_with__rocky__and_land.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Candidates Forum"><U><B>Michigan Candidates' Forum</B></U></A> featured statewide Republican office seekers Andrew "Rocky" Raczkowski for U.S. Senate, and Terri Land for Secretary of State. >><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="2002_forum_with__rocky__and_land.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Candidates Forum"><U><IMG SRC="b08530e0.gif" border=0 width="83" height="14" ALT=">>Full Coverage" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 189 WIDTH="182"><div> January 15, 2002</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="351"><div> <A HREF="erc_meeting_with_robert_p__young__jr_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Justice Young Celebrates Rule of Law"><U><B><IMG SRC="40f63870.jpg" border=0 width="99" height="135" ALT="Justice Robert P. Young, Jr." ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="erc_meeting_with_robert_p__young__jr_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Justice Young Celebrates Rule of Law"><U><B>Justice Robert P. Young, Jr</B></U></A><A HREF="erc_meeting_with_robert_p__young__jr_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Justice Young Celebrates Rule of Law"><U><B>.</B></U></A>, of the Michigan Supreme Court presented his views favoring a traditional, constitutional role for the judiciary. He contrasted this philosophy with that of judicial activists, typified by interests of many trial lawyers. >><A HREF="erc_meeting_with_robert_p__young__jr_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Justice Young Celebrates Rule of Law"><U><I>More</I></U></A>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="534"><div> <I>The Public is always invited to attend ERC events</I></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>