June 11, 2009

Amanda Adkins:

Amanda stated that she decided to assume the leadership of the Kansas GOP because she felt it was time for the party to return to the basics. Her past work in politics, her position now as a businesswoman, a wife and mother have prepared her for this leadership role. It is a tough time for Republicans now. It is time to propose conservative solutions in order to win elections in 2010 and to set the framework for years to come. Kansans must think outside the box and innovate. All plans start with a vision and inspiration. It is time to step up and meet the challenges of the 21^st Century with energy and resolve for a strong economy, strong families and strong communities.

Think tanks are being organized with volunteers to focus on healthcare, tax freedom and innovation. The first meeting will be held on June 20, 2009 at the Kansas Republican Party Summer Meeting. The meetings will occur over the 2009-2010 election cycle. The purpose of the think tanks will be to educate and leverage key leaders to meet the challenges of the 21^st Century with technology. Conservative ideas and principles will be the basis for the vision, ideas, optimism and the smart use of technology to resonate as a big tent for all Republicans.

Amanda introduced CiCi Rojas who recently accepted the appointment to the position of Executive Director of the Kansas Republican Party.

The state party staff will occupy the office in Topeka and will also be present in the new Johnson County Republican Party office located at 127^th and Metcalf in Overland Park.

More information can be found at  http://www.ksgop.org/.

Shari Weber:

American Majority is a non-profit, non-partisan political training institute whose mission is to train and equip a national network of leadership committed to individual freedom through limited government and the free market. Advocating true federalism, American Majority believes that national change begins at the state and local level. Toward that end, American Majority will build a national network of leaders and grassroots advocates who aspire to increase freedom for individuals and freedom in the marketplace.

The American Majority is a training institute for candidates who wish to run for office at all levels of government, for active citizens (grassroots activists) who wish to become involved at the community level, college students who wish to learn how to promote the ideas of liberty and freedom, and a fellowship program. The American Majority modules educate citizens on the principles of liberty and provide training in ways citizens can be involved in their communities. Training is low cost and is being held at different cities around the state.

More information can be found at http://www.americanmajority.org/home