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Jeff Reynolds invites all concerned citizens who want to rein in the federal government to get involved with the Convention of States Project! We are actively recruiting volunteers in all 50 states. Currently we have 2.3 million supporters, and 80,000 active volunteers. There are now 12 states that have applied for an Article V Convention, with the possibility of adding 2 or 3 more before legislatures adjourn this summer. Former Senators Jim DeMint and Tom Coburn are on board, and Coburn has even written a new book! It's called Smashing the DC Monopoly, and is currently #6 on the Amazon best seller list. We're shooting for #1 -- order your copy here. You can get involved by signing our petition and volunteering here.

Jeff can be reached with any questions or concerns at jeff.reynolds@cosaction.com

One of the most compelling pieces of research we do at Freedom Foundation is our "Buying Our Politicians" publication. We compile how much government unions spend on politics. We also chase down "hidden" money as an entity donates to one filing, to another, to another. The effort is intensive and dizzying. What we come up with is astonishing.

Our opponents consistently accuse Freedom Foundation of being "partisan" because of this brochure. We mention party affiliation in who government unions support, and it's overwhelmingly one party -- their choice, not ours. We're simply pointing out the numbers.

You can see a link to the brochure below. Please share it liberally. I have hard copies of them if you would like a supply.

Key points I think are interesting from 2016/2017:

How much government unions spent on races they lost. Between the Brad Avakian race and the failure of Measure 97 -- government unions lost about $17.5 million dollars of other people's money. Money that was originally taken out of our pockets as taxes.

Under each listing of top donors, you'll see "Citizen Action for Political Education" -- or CAPE; an arm of SEIU 503. Knowing that CAPE and SEIU 503 are the same, you'll see that SEIU 503 was the top contributor in the statewide races and campaigns highlighted in the foldout. The grand total for SEIU 503 in 2016 in the governor, secretary of state and Measure 97 race alone was $5.7 million dollars. That does not include the local races and other ballot measures we didn't highlight.

Let's not forget the Oregon Education Association (OEA) and its national affiliate, the National Education Association (NEA). Between the local and national affiliate, $7.8 million dollars was spent in Oregon's 2016 election cycle. Those were tax payer dollars earmarked for "education"; not for divisive, partisan politics.

Freedom Foundation's labor reform project stems from this research we do every political cycle. There is an undue influence in state politics when entities can forcibly remove money from employees, without their consent, to be spent in the political cycle -- also without their consent.

Click HERE for a PDF of the brochure.

Thank you for your ongoing, stalwart support of freedom in Oregon. You are invited to join me in the daily battle we do to disengage the too-cozy relationship between the political left and government unions. Click on the above link to see how you can.

Blessings to you.

Announcing the Boring & Dull Day 8-9 Raffle!

Only 500 tickets printed; 21 prizes = 1 in 25 chance of winning a prize Tickets are $8 each
The value of the 21 prizes listed below is over $2,000 total.

The Grand Prize is $500!

2nd Prize: $250 Value -- Rolli's Auto Detail -- One Auto Detail up to 250.00,
3rd Prize: $250 Value -- HOMEMASTERS -- $250 Credit on Roofoof & Gutter Program
4th Prize: $228 Value -- Geren's Farm Supply -- One America West Leather Purse
5th Prize: $185 Value -- Creative Visions Landscape -- One Bond Aria Firepot
6th Prize: $179.99 Value -- Moen Machinery -- One Stihl MS170 16" Chain Saw
7th Prize: $120 Value -- Mt. View Golf Club -- 18 Holes of Golf for Four People
8th Prize: $100 Value -- Boring Winery -- $100 Store Credit
9th Prize: $100 Value -- Mt. Hood Polaris -- $100 Store Credit
Additional Prizes:
4 $25 Certificates -- Not so Boring Bar & Grill
4 $25 Certificates -- Timber Pub & Grub
4 $20 Certificates -- Nuts On Sports Pizza

Drawing will be at Boring & Dull Day Community Social In the Park August 9th @ 7 pm
Boring Station Trailhead Park -- 5 to 9 PM -- Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Buy your tickets at the fine establishments listed or call Steve Bates at 503-663-6271:

Mountain View Golf Course Leaderboard Lounge, Mountain View Golf Course Sunrise Cafe, Gerens Farm Supply, Rolli's Auto Detail & Truck Designs Auto Paint, Not so Boring Bar & Grille, Timber Pub & Grub, Nuts On Sports Pizza, Mt. Hood Polaris, Boring Square Garden Center, Clackamas County Bank - Boring & Sandy Branches, Moen Machinery Co., Overall Outlook Salon - Sally Karstens, Trail Dust Trailers, Boring Bark & Cats Moon Independent Coffee Roasters

PLEASE DIRECT INQUIRES TO: STEVE BATES @ 503-663-6271

Mt. Hood Republican Women's July 2017 Update

This July Update will have the usual reminder to watch Fox News and listen to our radios. I trust all Republicans are keeping close tabs on our Representatives and Senators both in Washington D.C. and in Salem during these last days of their current sessions. Our President is a non-stop worker and has been fulfilling many of his campaign promises even with the non participation of the opposing party. Kate's Law, de-funding Sanctuary Cities, Veteran's Accountability, Pipeline Approval, increasing the Financial Obligations receipts of our Fellow NATO Members, the withdrawal from the Trans Pacific Partnership and the Paris Climate Accords and removal of many government business regulations are just a few. We should be thankful our newest Supreme Court Justice backed the entry of non-vetted persons from six terrorist nations. Salem on the other hand, is still hunting for more taxes for us to pay instead of cutting spending and balancing the budget sensibly. Communicate your approval, disdain or different ideas with your Senator or Representatives. Let your voice be heard.

Our club has three Birthday Ladies this month. On July 2, Donna Medina and Taunji Waterman will be celebrating and Darlene Hager claims July 4th as her special day.

Wednesday - July 5 - Executive Club Meeting - 7 pm - at Airport Shilo Inn,11707 N.E. Airport Way. Featured speaker will be one of our favorites, John Fund, labeled as a "D.C. Swamp Guide" along with our own Julie Parish, labeled as our "Salem Swamp Guide" John is a 30 year veteran of national politics writing for the Wall Street Journal and National Review He has previously enlightened us on many National boondoggles and will share his views on how President Trump is doing. Julie is currently looking at a referendum regarding our Medicare funding and is in the middle of our last minute Salem free-for-all. All are welcome and urged to attend. Always the latest information from our surrounding cities, counties and tax grabbing organizations (ie Metro and Tri-Met). $20. dinner selection available, no host bar and lots of free parking. Keep the memory of Don McIntire alive by becoming an activist in working for smaller government and preserving Our Constitution.

Tuesday - July 11 - Boring Community Planning Organization (CPO) meeting. Doors open at 6 pm with meeting at 7 pm. at the Boring Fire Station, on Highway 212 just West of Highway 26. All are welcome. Attend and discover what is happening on the way to Mt. Hood on Highway 26.

Plan now to attend The Sandy Mountain Festival July 8 & 9 at Meinig Park in Sandy Oregon. Kick off parade, Thursday evening July 6 with carnival rides, beer garden and many musical performances throughout the weekend. Enjoy a comfortable stroll thru beautiful Meinig Park with a variety of items offered, from oil paintings, leatherwork, wood carvings and jewelry to hand crafted clothing and pottery. A large variety of delicious food choices are also available. Park opening 10 am on Saturday and Sunday.

Don't forget "Boring & Dull Day" at Boring Station Trailhead Park - Wednesday - August 9 - 5 to 9 pm. A Community Social in the Park. Many activities are planned including a gigantic prize filled Raffle. Contact Steve Bates for more details and Raffle information 503-663-6271.

We must remain strong and positive in the face of the media bias and fake news.

Call Clarice Moss, 503-658-5227 or claricemoss@yahoo.com with any additional information of news you would like to share in our August 2017 Update.