JANUARY 13, 2019

 Stephen Frank - Very active in the Republican Party in the 1970s and 1980s Steve is currently the only candidate for California Republican Party Chair (CRA) that has been active in the CRP, having served as its past President. Steve is also  founder of the National Federation of Republican Assemblies and has served on the Board of Directors of the California Republican Party and was a Presidential Elector for Ronald Reagan in 1980. Steve publishes the California Political News and Views e-newsletter and advises campaigns and issue groups on using the internet to mobilize people, develop volunteer organizations and advocate for causes.

Ruth Weiss is statewide Director of Education and Training for Election Integrity Project (EIP). Ruth spoke on the controversial Ballot Harvesting, the affect it had on the November 2018 election process and the efforts being made to simplify voting ballot submission, presenting the pros/cons of such efforts.

Katherine Gerdis, OC Director of The Election Integrity Project California spoke on the CAVOTE website and requested members submit their stories on what they saw at the polls this year.

Linda Paine, President of The Election Integrity Project California spoke on the recent court settlement with the State of California regarding the purging of voter registration rolls that are outdated and/or contain voters who are deceased.  Linda highlighted the case, the outcome and how this purging of rolls will occur.

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Capacity crowd is ready to get down to business.

OCEF VP Gloria Pryune shares announcements, news updates and alerts.

A record turnout of nearly 200 for our monthly meeting.

Ruth Weiss speaks about ballot harvesting and its affect on the election.

Steve Jackson opens the meeting with prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Linda Paine shares on the lawsuit to purge California voter roll.

OCEF Treasurer Bob Cielnicky reports OCEF's financial status is "solid."

Katherine Gerids encourages voters to speak up about experiences they had during voting.

Steve Frank, former California CRA President and candidate for Chairman of the California CRP speaks on his candidacy.

Ruth Weiss speaks on the controversial Ballot Harvesting, the affect it had on the November 2018 election process and the efforts being made to simplify voting ballot submission, presenting the pros/cons of such efforts.

Steve Frank discusses the erosion of the electoral system and what is necessary to restore integrity to it.