Formed in mid-November by co-founders Paul Streitz of Darien, CT and David L. Kelly of Colorado Springs, CO, the grassroots action group has grown from just a handful of supporters to thousands nationwide:
"Over the last five months we have grown rapidly and now have 27 State Organizers who are working hard on our mission and are the backbone of our grassroots efforts," said David Kelly, Treasurer of the Committee. Kelly added, "It was time to take the next step in our organization and build a solid infrastructure within our group to help support our volunteers and keep our focus on having Governor Palin as our next President."The (9) members of the Executive Board of Directors include Committee members from Alaska to Florida. The Board elected Randy Highsmith, who had been the Florida State Organizer, as the new Committee Chairman.
Highsmith said, "Governor Palin represents so many everyday average working people. She shares our conservative values and is our standard barrier. That is why I am so passionate about our work and cause here at the 2012 Draft Sarah Committee."Paul Streitz, co-founder and previous Committee Chairman, decided to step down from his post.
Last week, several committee State Organizers held their first monthly "meet-ups" in their local communities. Alaska State Organizer April Moore said:
"If brainstorming ideas with a group as committed and passionate as these folks in Fairbanks are is any indication, soon we will not be able to hold these meetings indoors. From our first meeting, we now have a Fairbanks Organizer and a Facebook Organizer. Volunteer, and there is a job you can do to help 2012 Draft Sarah Committee."The committee hopes to have State Organizers in every state in the next few months and plans on becoming increasingly active in their communities.
A pdf copy of the news release is here.
- JP
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