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The El Dorado County Republican Central Committee (RCC) continues to line up guest speakers at their monthly meetings; announcing that Placerville City Councilwoman, Wendy Thomas will be the next guest speaker at their Monday, June 12 meeting, at 6:30 pm, at Park Community Church, 3901 Wild Chaparral Drive, in Shingle Springs. The public is invited to attend.
Wendy Thomas was elected to the Placerville City Council, in 2010. She also serves on the board of the Marshall Medical Center and a member of Class XV of the American Leadership Forum. In 2014, she was honored by Assemblyman Frank Bigelow as “Woman of the Year” for Assembly District 5.
The Thomas family dates back to 1850 and their success in Placer mining, led them to become Placerville business owners. Wendy's Her grandparents were both founding members of the local Kiwanis and Soroptimist clubs.
As a local business owner for 24 years, city Councilwoman and continued role assisting the management of her family's commercial real estate projects, Thomas has first hand knowledge about County economics and government.
At this time, the RCC would also like to thank the many business and elected officials who sponsored their recent Armed Forces Week Celebration and Dinner, honoring our local Veterans. The event was a sell-out, with approximately 200 in attendance. Sponsors included Thompson's Toyota, The Clipper, Joe Harn, Brian & Lori Veerkamp, Wetsel Financial, Breaker Glass Co., inc; Nor Cal Crushing, inc; 10 Kids Later...Amy Sellers; State of Jefferson, Wally's Pizza Bar, Jodar Vineyards, Frank Merritt, Ray Meyers & Friends, and Grocery Outlet.
A big thank you from both the RCC and all who attended, gratefully goes to the young men and women of the El Dorado County Sheriff Explorers #457. The event would not have gone as smoothly as it did, without their assistance with parking, serving and clean up.
One of the highlights of the evening, was Assemblyman Kevin Kiley's presentation of a Lifetime Achievement Award to Bill Schultz, thanking him for his 20 years of service as a Navy Veteran, County Recorder Clerk for the last 22 years, and County Veterans Affair Officer for the last 12 years.
Half of the proceeds from the event will be donated to local veterans causes, including the Military Family Support Group and also a portion to the Republican Women Veterans Christmas Program.
The newly seated leadership of the RCC, has been very active in taking positions on County issues and state legislation that affects county residents and their families. Most recently, their opposition to SB 1, gas tax & vehicle registration increases and SB 54, Sanctuary State Jurisdiction.
Plans are already underway for their next event, in recognition of the September 11, 2001, when the RCC will invite everyone to show their gratitude, honoring our local first responders. The RCC invites you to visit their booth at the El Dorado County Fair, June 15th through 18th.
