WELCOME TO THE GOP IN UPPER UWCHLAN TOWNSHIP!

HELLO! We're the men and women who represent the Republican voters in Upper Uwchlan Township. It is our job to represent your views to the Republican Committee of Chester County (RCCC) and to act on your behalf on RCCC matters.

GOING GREEN: Submit your Email address to conserve resources!
The GOP is leading the way toward a greener election process by moving away from traditional paper campaign literature and toward electronic distribution means. To that end, the Upper Uwchlan GOP Committee is seeking the email address of anyone interested in receiving campaign and election information via email in lieu of USPS. Such email addresses would be for our information distribution purposes only, held in strict confidence and not given or sold to any other organizations or businesses. Send your email address to: Ben LaGarde, Republican Committeeman, at blagarde2@gmail.com

COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION AND CONTACTS
The RCCC organization requires a woman and a man in each precinct to represent the registered Republican voters. These are publically held offices elected in the primary election in even years. Here are the Republican committee men and women who represent the Upper Uwchlan precincts and their contact information:
UU1 Precinct -
Committee Man -
Guy Donatelli, 78 Stonehedge Dr., Glenmoore, PA 19343; 610-458-5193; donatelli78@comcast.net
Commitee Woman -
Tami Trasatti, 27 Rabbit Run La., Glenmoore, PA 19343; 484-341-8145
tamittoys@hotmail.com

UU2 Precinct -
Committee Man -

Kevin Kerr, 16 Heron Hill Drive, Downingtown, PA 19335; 610 458-9437

KKerrUU2@gmail.com
Committee Woman -
Catherine Tomlinson, 788 N. Reeds Rd., Downingtown, PA 19355; 610-458-0177; daylala@comcast.net
UU3 Precinct-
Committee Man -
Ben LaGarde, 94 St. Andrews La., Glenmoore, PA 19343; 610-458-7125; blagarde2@gmail.com
Committee Woman -
Peggy LaGarde, 94 St. Andrews La., Glenmoore, PA 19343; 610-458-7125; marlag56@gmail.com

PRECINCTS AND BOUNDARIES
UU1 votes at Uppatinas School, 429 Greenridge Road, Glenmoore. The boundaries for the 1st precinct are: beginning at the most western side of Upper Uwchlan, those residents living on the north side of Little Conestoga and north/west of Milford Road and south/west of Font Road.

UU2 votes at Universal Technical Institute (UTI), located at 750 Pennsylvania Drive, Exton. The boundaries for the 2nd precinct are all residents living on the southern side of Little Conestoga Road and Byers Road.

UU3 votes at Pickering Valley Elementary School, 121 Byers Road, Chester Springs. The boundaries for the 3rd precinct are (green area on map below): beginning at the eastern side of Upper Uwchlan, those residents living on the north side of Byers Road and Little Conestoga Road, south/east of Milford Road and north/east of Font Road.

A map showing the boundaries of these precincts can be found at http://www.upperuwchlan-pa.gov/index.aspx?nid=124

REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE OF CHESTER COUNTY
We are part of the vibrant organization that is the GOP in Chester County. Find out more about the RCCC by visiting our website- http://www.republicanccc.com/

WHY INDEPENDENTS SHOULD REGISTER AS REPUBLICANS IN UPPER UWCHLAN

REASONS TO CHANGE YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION:

• As an Independent you cannot vote in a Primary Election - This means your opinions are not heard at the most vital time in the election cycle
• As a Republican in Chester County, you get elected representatives in your precinct to help carry your opinions to the Party - This means your opinions ARE heard where it counts
• As a Republican in Chester County, you get a path to participate in township, county, state and national government- Want to be part of good government but don't know how? Join us
• As a Republican in Chester County, you get a party big enough to welcome divergent views - Conservatives and moderates share their views equally, thereby making our party organization stronger
• As a Republican in Chester County, you get a party with a demonstrated history of successful, responsible service to all residents - Republicans have orchestrated sound fiscal and administrative management at the County level for over 150 years
• As a Republican in Chester County, you get a party dedicated to maintaining quality of life- Do you like the living environment in Chester County? Republicans have been at the forefront of protecting that environment at all levels of government
• As a Republican in Upper Uwchlan, you get a local party committee involved in township government at all levels - The UU Committee has members and former members at all levels of local government, including Supervisors, District Justice, Tax Collector and UU committees and task forces
• As a Republican in Upper Uwchlan, you get two local party representatives, a man and a woman in each precinct, who interview and "vet" candidates seeking Republican endorsement for county government and state legislative offices- All county office candidates come before our Upper Uwchlan Committee twice (once in small "Area" meetings and once in a county convention) where we question them about their qualifications for office on your behalf
• AND THE BEST REASON: As a registered Republican you can do all of the above - have a say on issues and candidates, take part in all levels of government and make your opinions known to your local elected party representatives - and STILL VOTE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE GENERAL ELECTION!!

YOU CAN'T CONTRIBUTE AS EFFECTIVELY AS AN INDEPENDENT

Let's face it: the voice of an Independent is just not as credible as it could be. The biggest reason why is that most local elections are won or lost in the Primary and independents have no voice there; less attention is paid to them, therefore. This is sad, but true.

So, you have a choice: lose your voice as an Independent or chose a party to work within to make that voice heard. The Upper Uwchlan Republican Committee has the people and the organization to recognize that voice. Make a difference in Chester County and Upper Uwchlan Township by joining the Republican team.

THE REPUBLICAN TEAM IN CHESTER COUNTY
Chester County and Upper Uwchlan have a proud history and a bright future. Over 150 years of fiscally reponsible Republican leadership at all levels of county and township government has made Chester County:

• among the lowest county property taxes in SE Pennsylvania
• nationally aclaimed as a leader in open space preservation
• recognized as one of the top 45 "Best Managed Counties in the US"
• one of only 40 counties nationally and one of two in PA with a AAA bond rating

AREAS OF INTEREST
Here are some of the areas you can work in by joining the Republican team:
Audit, Campaigns, Community Outreach, Communications, Fundraising, Grassroots, Information Technology, Legal Counsel, Membership, Social, Speakers

WHERE YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IN YOUR GOVERNMENT
Contact the commiteeperson in your precinct (see list on page 1) and tell them of your interests and expertise. They can then contact the appropriate township or county officials to discuss serving on

• Upper Uwchlan Township Boards or Committees
• County Advisory Boards or Committees
• Republican Committee of Chester County: HQ staff groups, Campaign groups, local, state and national
• Upper Uwchlan Republican Committee: local campaigns & elections and committee staff

HOW TO CHANGE YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION

Changing from being registered as an Independent to Republican is easy; just complete a voter registration form! Contact Republican Committeeman Ben LaGarde (blagarde2@gmail.com) and he will provide you with the form and get it to Chester County Voter Services for you.

JOIN THE REPUBLICAN TEAM AND HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN UPPER UWCHLAN AND CHESTER COUNTY!!

NEWS FROM THE GOP-REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP IN CHESCO RESULTS IN AAA BOND RATINGS

WEST CHESTER, (11/17/09)- Chester County government, under decades of Republican leadership, received three AAA bond ratings this past week from prestigious, internationally recognized companies. "The AAA bond ratings will mean county tax payers will save millions of hard-earned tax dollars," said County Republican Chair Skip Brion. The bond ratings were received from Standard and Poor's, Fitch Ratings, and Moody's. "The (ratings) place Chester County in a league of its own in Pennsylvania, and only one of 24 counties across the country," said Commissioner Terence Farrell.

The county expects the bond ratings will result in millions of dollars of savings in the coming years. Earlier this year, the county saved $10 million on the sale of general obligation bonds with only the Moody's Aaa rating.

"Chester County's government is in good hands with Republican leadership," concluded Chairman Brion. "In these challenging economic times, the GOP has well served the voters and citizens of the county."

NEWS FROM THE 2010 ELECTION FRONT

CORBETT FOR GOVERNOR CAMPAIGN RELEASES PLAN FOR SMALL BUSINESS

Your local GOP Committee has endorsed Tom Corbett for Governor. We feel the best way to reduce individual taxes and promote job growth in to encourage business growth. The Corbett campaign lists growth of small business as one of its top priorities for Pennsylvania, too. Here are Tom's bullet points for his plan to do this as Governor of PA:

· Designate a Small Business Advocate

Tom Corbett will designate a Small Business Advocate Depute within the Department of Community and Economic Development to strengthen and effectively represent small businesses in Pennsylvania by managing cross-agency coordination of small business advocates and programs, enforce existing regulations and encourage policies that support the development and growth of small business in Pennsylvania.

· Streamline and simplify the tax code and compliance process

There are countless instances where employers, tax preparers and payroll service providers must make multiple filings of the same information. These inefficiencies raise administrative costs – especially for small business. Tom Corbett will work to simplify the tax code and streamline the reporting burdens on our job creators.

· Develop Small Business Portal

Tom Corbett will create a Small Business Portal to consolidate the collection and reporting of all wage reporting (local, revenue and labor) into a single business portal. This portal will allow for better coordination among departments and also integrate new hire reporting. It also would serve as a clearinghouse for small business data, such as regulations and mandates, legislation, consumer issues, all state and local forms for starting a business. Most importantly, it would ensure that only one stop is necessary to get a new business up and running.

· Institute regulatory flexibility for small business

Most small employers do not find out about new regulations until after they take effect. Regulatory Flexibility legislation would give small-business owners a seat at the table when state agencies develop proposed regulations. Tom Corbett will work to add “small business” to the existing list of stakeholders on economic impact statements and require state agencies to seek small business input on proposed regulations.

· Grow investing opportunities

Tom Corbett believes that we should encourage jobs creators to grow and invest in Pennsylvania. Currently, small businesses are limited by how much of a new investment they may expense on their taxes in a given year by both the state and federal governments. For years, small businesses have been held to different thresholds at both levels, and Tom Corbett believes we need consistency. He will work with the General Assembly to make state laws consistent with federal laws to reduce the administrative paperwork burden on small business. He also will ensure that when the federal government enacts any increases to the expensing limit, Pennsylvania law will automatically follow suit. Tom Corbett believes it is critical to put money back into the hands of small business owners so they can hire more workers and grow their businesses.

· Repeal the “Death Tax” (Inheritance Tax)

Pennsylvania became the first state in the nation to impose an inheritance tax. Now, Pennsylvania is one of only eight states that continue to impose an inheritance tax on its citizens. Seen once as a tool to tax the wealthy, the “death tax” today in reality stifles economic growth by forcing many Pennsylvania small family-owned businesses and family farms to sell assets and shut their doors to pay the tax. Tom Corbett will work to phase-out the death tax over a 15-year period as part of a long-term commitment to Pennsylvania’s small business owners and family farms.

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NEWS FROM THE GOP - COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR CONGRESSMAN

Want to tell your Congressman about an idea you have to save us all tax money? Have a suggestion for improvement of US Government? The Republican Congressional Caucus has announced a special website that enables every constituent to voice opinions in a variety of ways on these and other issues. Check out the following website for all the information needed:

http://www.americaspeakingout.com

FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES

US Congressman Jim Gerlach
Chester County Office
111 East Uwchlan Avenue
Exton, PA 19341
610.594.1415
http://gerlach.house.gov/

Senator John Rafferty
Chester County Office
The Shoppes at Pughtown
2325 Pottstown Pike
Pottstown, PA 19465
Ph: 610-469-8390
http://www.senatorrafferty.com/

Rep. Curt Schroder
155th District Pennsylvania House of Representatives
315 Gordon Drive
Exton, PA 19341 (610) 524-5595
http://www.curtschroder.com/