August 2023 Meeting

FOUR MONTHS UNTIL THE 2024 ELECTION SEASON KICKS OFF

The central committee met on Aug 17. We received a delegation from the Baltimore City Board of Elections who asked for help in 2 ways. First to encourage Baltimoreans to register to vote. Second, a number of paid Election Judge positions must be filled each election, and we were asked to encourage or members and friends to consider this important role.

As the Fall neighborhood festival season warms up, the BCRCC made plans to host a booth at several. Look for us at:

The Fells Point Festival
Pigtown Festival
The Maryland State Fair

We discussed the numerous open positions on city boards and commissions. There are over 100 city boards that set policy for all aspects of city life. Volunteering on these boards can be a way for residents to show their love for Baltimore and improve the quality of life for everyone. Find out more and register interest on the city's Boards and Commissions website (https://mayor.baltimorecity.gov/boards-and-commissions).

The committee held a spirited discussion about BCRCC's city platform addressing JOBS, CRIME and EDUCATION.

After adjournment, members and guests enjoyed dinner, more discussion and fellowship.

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August 26, 2023

See You at the Library - Aug 5

Remembering Jay Walton

Baltimore Republicans are saddened by the sudden lost of our colleague and friend Dr. Jay Walton. Not only did Jay Walton serve in the Maryland Republican Party with us but he was also the chairman of the Baltimore County Right to Life Chapter. Whether he was marching for Maryland Right to Life, campaigning for delegate, or simply supporting candidates across the state, Dr. Walton’s dedication was noticeable and admirable. He was a bright light and inspiration to all who knew him. Please keep Jay's family in your prayers during this difficult time. Let us carry on his spirit of service and goodwill as we continue to fight for our communities and our country. Our deepest condolences to Dr. Walton’s wife, Susan, and his two young daughters.

Events Update

Zen West Meetup - 2/28/23

Good times were had by all at our latest happy hour gathering. This time we met at Zen West in Govans. Good food and drink!

Please join up for our next meetup at The Copper Shark in Fed Hill

March 28th - 5pm (early start to take advantage of their great happy hour!)

Pictures from Zen West:

When will "we" ever learn?

When will “we” ever learn?

Who is the “we” in the story about the failing Baltimore City school system.

Students: We despair for the students who by any measure are not proficient in basic skills. Regardless, they are processed through our city school system. That factory accepts these raw inputs and turns them into end products - graduates! The quality of the finished goods, and the journey itself get a failing grade for too many.

Administration: The people running this $1,000,000,000+ business aren’t learning from their mistakes. I’d wager if we looked at the administration, we’d see more and more resources going to management and less to teachers and the kids. If that is the case, we despair that there isn’t a real incentive to change.

Citizens: We the people who accept this failure without questioning what is happening and demanding change also don’t seem to be learning much. Same old same old, with new programs every 5 years to establish new benchmarks to obscure the failures. An ever changing grading on the curve.

This is a desperate situation being met with non-chalance. Where are the emergency measures? Why can’t we try other things? Maybe we just will never learn.

There are many of us unwilling to accept these results.. Watch KJ McKenzie and Evie Harris grade the school system. We ALL need to get on board, raise our voices, and demand change now.

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February 17, 2023