LCROC Board Retreat
From left: John M. (treasurer), Anthony J. (vice-president), Brendon M. (interim secretary), Jesse B. (president), and Andy R. (board member at-large); dinner at Reunion Kitchen + Drink, Anaheim Hills, California.
LCROC has exciting events and opportunities ahead.
The chapter board of directors maintains regular communication and board meetings throughout the year. In general, board members govern the chapter, maintain oversight, work to make decisions, represent the membership, and honor the founding purpose of LCR.
The board retreat was held on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at the home of Brendon M. We appreciate Brendon opening his home for our retreat, arranging breakfast and lunch for the board. His assistance for the retreat was of big help.
Board members planned and discussed events for the year and beyond during the retreat. The meeting was a productive day of reflection, planning, and collaboration to make 2025 a terrific and strong year.
The LCROC Board thoughtfully plans into, through, and beyond events. It's teamwork that makes possible the best parties and events. Overall, happiness is the key to our success. We are here to be helpers. We are here to be leaders in our community. We are here to support the chapter.
The LCROC board of directors includes Jesse B., president, Anthony J., vice-president, John M., treasurer, Brendon M., interim-secretary, and Andy R., board member at-large.
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From left: John M. (treasurer), Jesse B. (president), Anthony J. (vice-president), Andy R. (board member at-large), and Brendon M. (interim secretary); Reunion Kitchen + Drink, Anaheim Hills, CA.
On behalf of the LCROC Board, we are thrilled to officially welcome Andy R. as our newest board member. We are excited about the unique perspective and expertise Andy will bring to our team, and we look forward to his work with our social media, photography, and membership.
LCROC will continue to build a stronger Republican Party. The processes of the chapter include political, social, and charitable dimensions. Members of the gay community, including youth and adults, face elevated risks of abandonment, abuse, discrimination, and substance use. LCROC will continue to provide fact-based information regarding helplines, resources, and political action. Chapter leadership will continue to provide the focus and salience on key issues and solutions for the membership. The focused attention will strengthen individual members and the chapter as a whole.
As board members and as a chapter, we have built a community with several "wells", including political, social, charitable, educational, and resources. That diversification is crucial to our ongoing success, innovation, opportunities, and collaboration. The stewardship of the board and active participation of the membership is essential to the chapter's resilience and commitment to honor the founding purpose of LCR.
In essence, board members are stewards of the "garden", nurturing desired outcomes, tending to oversight, cultivating conditions, understanding needs, encouraging talents, believing in the future, and much more. Hard work and diligence makes for a great experience and grows our social capital. That social capital, goodwill, neighborliness, and support, then grows our political capital.
Key Events: LCROC has an annual Christmas party and meeting in December. The board of directors has a yearly retreat in January to plan and work for the benefit of all members. Additionally, board members are working to organize political events, arrange community volunteer opportunities, and provide helpful resources to support the membership.