Stay involved. Get excited.

Worcester has been chosen as the site of the 2010 Massachusetts Republican Convention, to be held April 16 - 17 at the DCU Center. Active area activists is one factor Jennifer Nassour, head of Massgop, cited as important in the decision-making. In a Telegram & Gazette article, (Sunday, April 19, 2009, John J. Monahan, p.A13), Ms. Nassour is quoted as saying, "'Worcester and the surrounding area is not only a great place to live, but it also contains strong Republican grass roots.'" Those "grass roots" of which Ms. Nassour speaks, are us, Folks. We have come to the attention of our state party leaders. Now we need to rise to the occasion and show her and Massachusetts Republicans that Worcester is indeed the right pick for the location. That means showing up and becoming engaged with events and the issues at hand.

John Monahan mentions in his article that holding the convention in Worcester may help propel two of Worcester County's elected officials. He names Representatives Lew Evangelidis and Karyn Polito as "being watched as potential GOP rising stars" (p.A13). Karyn Polito and Lew Evangelidis are indeed, "rising stars," and in order for them to continue their upward trajectories they need a strong, broad base from which to take off. Concerned, caring Republicans need to stay involved, in spite of the fact that this is a non-election year and a reason for urgency may not be evidently apparent. The more Central Mass. Republicans solidify by becoming active and gathering people to the party, including indpendents, the more momentum will be harnessed for Lew and Karyn.

Says Jen Nassour, "'We had a great tour of the DCU Center and Destination Worcester made a great appeal to us, plus we have so many fantastic Republicans in Worcester, so it was an easy decision.'" (p.A13) The Republican Party in Massachusetts and for that matter, Massachusetts needs you now more than ever.

Sunday Telegram, April 19, 2009, "GOP 2010 convention at DCU" by John J. Monahan, p.A1
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