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<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> <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Copperplate Gothic Bold" ><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Eastside Republican Club"><U><B>Home</B></U></A><B>  </B><B> </B></FONT><B>  | </B><B> </B><B> </B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Copperplate Gothic Bold" ><B>Eastside Republican Club</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="erc_meeting_dates.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Events"><U><B>Events</B></U></A><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> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Hughes to ERC</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> <div> <A HREF="michigan_s_13th_district.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Congressional District News"><U><I><B>Congressional District News</B></I></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="more_blog_sites.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="More Links!"><U><I><B>Informative Blog Sites</B></I></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="erc_testimonials.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="What Theyre Saying About Us"><U><I><B>Read what they've said about us</B></I></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="erc_meeting_dates.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Events"><U><B><IMG SRC="81b871f0.gif" border=0 width="135" height="31" ALT=">>Events" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div>  <A NAME="top_of_page"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B><IMG SRC="105bfaa30.jpg" border=0 width="250" height="419" ALT="Holly J. Hughes, Republican National Committeewoman" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="6" VSPACE="4"></B></FONT></div> <div> <I><U>Hughes Addresses February ERC Forum</U></I></div> <div> <B>National Republican Leader</B></div> <div> <B>Paints Bright Picture for Party</B></div> <div> Michigan Republicans can look forward to a bright future, according to Holly J. Hughes, newly elected national committeewoman, speaking to the February 15, 2005, ERC Forum at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms.</div> <div> Presiding over the meeting was Marti Miller of Grosse Pointe Woods, newly elected to lead the Eastside Republican Club during 2005. She called on former ERC chairman Ed Joseph to introduce the speaker.</div> <div> In his introduction, Joseph lauded Hughes for her 2004 campaign for Michigan GOP national committeewoman. “She conducted one of cleanest races we've seen in a long time,” Joseph said. He also commended her for her diligence on behalf of Republican candidates, and her willingness to work with people throughout the State.<IMG SRC="1059c8530.jpg" border=0 width="200" height="339" ALT="ERC leader Marti Miller" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="6" VSPACE="4"></div> <div> In her remarks to the group, Hughes explained that her responsibilities as a new member of the Republican National Committee would require participation in least four meetings each year in Washington to deal with RNC policy issues. Responsibilities while in Michigan include developing resources to finance future campaigns, recruiting qualified candidates, and assisting with other grassroots efforts.</div> <div> Hughes also made a point to commend “<A HREF="http://www.anuzisforchair.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.anuzisforchair.com/"><U>Saul” Anuzis</U></A>, newly elected chairman of the Michigan Republican State Committee. She said, “He is already off to a good start.” Hughes reported that he is open to new ideas, and is a very good communicator. The Detroit-born Anuzis was unanimously elected during the February 5, 2004, state convention.</div> <div> <I><B>NYC Convention and Get-Out-the-Vote Effort</B></I></div> <div> Hughes explained how she organized delegates to the 2004 national convention and other Republican volunteers for their role in the GOP's “Compassion Across America” project. In addition to the successful blood donation initiative conducted prior to their departure for the convention in New York City, upon arrival in New York their “Compassion” initiative included completion of a major indoor painting project for a Harlem Salvation Army senior center.</div> <div> Hughes said she was pleased with the large number of Michigan participants in the “Compassion” project. She said Michigan's 155 volunteers outnumbered the contingent from any other State.</div> <div> Following a hectic campaign, she toured Michigan GOP Victory Centers on election eve. Describing her amazement at get-out-the-vote efforts she witnessed, Hughes said, “I've never seen anything like it before!”</div> <div> Hughes emphasized the importance of vigilant poll watchers as she recounted several of the more “unusual” events that took place on Election Day. In one largely Democrat jurisdiction she said “voter turnout” approached 100% of registered voters, and in another an individual was challenged as he applied for a ballot in the name of a recently deceased citizen.</div> <div> <I><B>Inaugural Events</B></I></div> <div> As Michigan's national committeewoman, Hughes said she had the honor of attending the presidential inauguration and related events. She reported that in his meetings with State leaders, President Bush was very much at ease.</div> <div> Hughes said that despite his relaxed style, “There was no doubt that he was a man on a mission.”</div> <div> <I><B>Future Focus</B></I></div> <div> Looking forward to upcoming elections in Michigan, Hughes said, “Both Governor Granholm and Sen. Stabenow are vulnerable.” She reported that there are a number of excellent potential candidates considering entry in these races. In addition, she said, the GOP will be very aggressive in protecting its majority position in both the Michigan House and Senate.</div> <div> <I><B>Hughes' Leadership Background</B></I></div> <div> Hughes has an extensive background in community leadership positions as well as in Muskegon County grassroots Republican efforts, including school board member, township trustee, and Muskegon County Republican Chairman.</div> <div> She also assists in running the family's business, Master Tag, which manufactures horticultural labels for the agriculture industry. Over the last 25 years, Hughes has helped guide the company's growth from seven to 160 employees. Hughes was awarded White Lake Chamber of Commerce's Athena Award, which recognizes area businesswomen.</div> <div> Hughes has been married to Rick Hughes for 22 years and they have two daughters.</div> <div> The Eastside Republican Club Forum is held on the third Tuesday of the month from September through June. 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