Elect Laura

On a recent Saturday, my mother and I traveled to the Elk Grove Township Republican Organization’s rally of precinct captains and volunteers. This event was hosted by recently appointed Committeeman and State Senate Candidate Mike Sweeney to discuss the concerns of the Republican voters in the area and give the voters a good chance to meet and learn new things about their candidates and representatives.

The featured guest speaker was Cook County Republican Committeeman Lee Roupas whose energy and enthusiasm set the tone of the morning.

Before each candidate spoke, different subjects were discussed including generating enthusiasm for the ticket, reaching undecided voters, and the current logjam in Springfield under the Democrats. Eventually each candidate spoke about who they were, what their background was, and why they should be elected/ what they would do if they were elected. They were interesting and persuasive, as they explained their current situations to the audience.

The group was very responsive to the candidates.

Christine Prochno, candidate for State Senate introduced a new food drive for the soldiers who are still fighting in Iraq for the Fourth of July. Local Dignitaries including Mayor Craig Johnson of Elk Grove Villiage and Mayor Irvana Wilks of Mt. Prospect enthusiastically started off the food drive by contributing as did everyone else in the room. Over $300.00 was raised to send Pizzas to the soldiers for the 4th.

Laura Morask received a big round of applause as she explained her background, the importance of electing good judges, and the situation in the local and federal judicial system.

Each candidate was given a table to display their literature, signs, or volunteer cards. I was in charge of my mom’s table and after her speech many people came up wanting to chat with her and we signed up many new volunteers.

Next on our upcoming agenda we will be in two different July 4th parades and the ever popular Taste of Park Ridge.