I trust you’re as excited as I am about the countdown to America’s 250th BIG Birthday celebration … just days away! Hopefully you were able to watch the kick-off concert in WA DC on June 24th. It was amazing. Thousands of patriots were present in our nation’s capital to sing, celebrate and enjoy music from our talented military bands and choirs. Also on stage was the Presidential tenor, Christopher Macchio, who sang several songs including a duet with a Marine Corps bass singer.Lee Greenwood was the final singer who led everyone in “God Bless the USA” as an intro to President Trump’s appearance on stage! The “Wings Over Washington” flyovers with our B2 Stealth Bombers, F-16’s and F-36 Lightening II aircraft were nothing less than spectacular! How can you not be filled with American pride and patriotism at this historical period in the existence of our country?? 

I was saddened to learn that our beautiful Evergreen State would not be participating in America 250 ~ The Great American State Fair celebration and festivities. What’s even more disappointing is the “supposed” reason is budgetary … and to that I say, baloney! Unfortunately, our state wastes more money on inconsequential things than I can list and I’m sure the financial cost involved would have been miniscule in the overall picture. Am I surprised … No, but I consider the source and priorities of our leftist government in Olympia. Nonetheless, Washington State will be represented as President Trump and Chief of Protocol, Monica Crowley, are not excluding any of our 50 states and territories in the celebration. For that I am grateful and appreciative!   

Here in Spokane, our Ponderosa Republican Women will have our own salute to America’s 250 – A Celebration in Song, on Tuesday, July 14th. This is our major annual fundraiser and I hope you will support our efforts to expand our Republican organization with your attendance. This is also the perfect opportunity to invite your patriotic friends to join you that evening! Chaps is our venue sponsor and it’s there that you will enjoy fabulous food, live music entertainment, a photo booth, silent auction AND a YMCA dance contest with a prize for the best Trump dance impersonator! One of our own Ponderosa members will receive the inaugural Patriot Award that evening and this will continue in perpetuity. I promise you will leave this event with a heart full of pride for our beautiful country while enjoying a fantastic evening with local Spokane Republicans and friends!   

Summer is just beginning and I hope whatever plans you have for the next couple of months, that you will enjoy our beautiful Spokane weather, appreciate meaningful time with family and friends making memories and, of course, helping our candidates running for public office by doorbelling, attending forums, debates or fundraisers. Our direct involvement and action to support our candidates will make all the difference in August and in November.