Opening remarks by Jesse B., president of LCROC, and Matt C., national board and past president of LCRLA.

Opening remarks by Jesse B., president of LCROC, and Matt C., national board and past president of LCRLA.

Taquitos de Papa, El Barrio, Long Beach, CA

From left to right: John M., treasurer of LCROC, John B., and John K.

From left to right: Matt C., Andy R., Roman N., and Anthony J., vice-president of LCROC

From left to right: Dave L., Jesse B., and Steve R.

From left to right: Matt C., Paul R., Nathan S., Igal S., and Richard Q.

A fantastic time at our Mix and Mingle on Saturday, March 23, 2024.  We have demonstrated great strength as chapters and as a team.  We also create the best of fun times together.  It was a great opportunity to gather together in Long Beach and promote LCR across the region in a big way. 

Thank you again to our sponsors, John Kristianson and Paul Ramirez, for helping to make the event possible.  The ongoing and continued support is much appreciated.  Additionally, we appreciate that each of you has trust in our organization and are invested in our founding mission. 

Membership in LCROC is an excellent way to meet likeminded people, participate in political activities, and join together with allies.  We welcome guests, whether with a member or as visitor interested discovering more about LCROC.  One of the greatest ways to contribute as a member is to refer friends and arrive early to greet visitors.

We are looking for volunteers.  For over a decade Foster Love continues to improve the ways kids experience foster care.  We will be making Superhero boxes for youth in foster care.

Attendees must RSVP.

Membership in LCROC is an excellent way to meet likeminded people, participate in political activities, and join together with allies.  We welcome guests, whether with a member or as visitor interested discovering more about LCROC.  One of the greatest ways to contribute as a member is to refer friends and arrive early to greet visitors.

Thursday, April 18, 2024
6:00-8:00 P.M.

560 West Lambert Road
Brea, CA

"Foster Love is a dynamic non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children in foster care.  Our passionate team, comprised of adults and former foster youth, works tirelessly to ensure these vulnerable children are not forgotten or neglected.  Through collaborations with individuals, companies, and community partners, we provide essential resources and educational opportunities for foster youth.

Superhero boxes combat the uncertainty and depression children often feel while in foster care.  The goal is to help foster youth feel S.U.P.E.R. (Self Assured, Uplifted, Proud, Empowered, & Resilient)!"  (Foster Love)

Foster Care Facts: Youth typically spend about 20 months in foster care.  6% of all children in the U.S. will find themselves in the foster care system before they turn 18.  There are approximately 430,000 children in foster care.  50% of the U.S. homeless population spend time in foster care.  (Foster Love).  The main reasons children enter foster care are neglect, drug use, and abuse by parents.  Research has consistently shown that nearly 1 in 5 foster care youth are part of the LGBTQ community.  In many circumstances, being LGBTQ is a part of the reason that they are in foster care.  (Youth.gov)

Visit here to RSVP. 

Join us for a member exclusive event.  We have demonstrated great strength as chapters and as a team.  We also create the best of fun times together.  LCR members from Orange County and Los Angeles will be gathering in Long Beach to mix, mingle, and promote LCR across the region in a big way.  We look forward to seeing you there. 

Space is limited. 

EL Barrio Cantina Modern Mexican Food and Craft Cocktails serves innovative and seasonal dishes.  Purchase includes one drink ticket and heavy hors d'oeuvres, including chips, salsa, guacamole, potato tacos, ceviche tostadas (mix of veggie and camaron), and party wings.

Saturday, March 23, 2024
1:45 P.M.-3:30 P.M.

EL Barrio Cantina
1731 East 4th Street, Long Beach, CA

Parking lot located across the street from El Barrio Cantina.

Dress: Neat.  

$45 for members of LCROC or LCRLA.

Sponsors: $200 to help support the event.  Ticket included with sponsorship.  Sponsors will be acknowledged at the event.  

Attendees must purchase a ticket.  Click here to purchase your ticket. 

Voting is Your • Duty • Right • Responsibility.

"The Registrar of Voters is responsible for conducting elections in the County of Orange...which receives funding from the County’s General Fund and periodic reimbursement from the federal government, the State of California and local jurisdictions.  We are responsible for all components of election management, including voter registration, Vote Center staff and location recruitment, ballot creation, voting system security, ballot processing and vote tallying, community outreach and education, and candidate services such as candidate filing and campaign finance." (Orange County Registrar of Voters)

Context.  Election results are understood by how and why the voters came to their conclusions.  It is important to look for voting patterns over time.  Voters often consider a candidate's policies, performance of officials, and characteristics of candidates.  Voters also think about party identification and the ideology of candidates.  Voting is also affected by social and demographic characteristics.  Additionally, electoral dynamics, such as economic conditions, war, and generational changes, have an affect on elections.  ("Voting Behavior", Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan)

Voter morality and intuition also provide insight into elections.  The level of voter intensity varies for Care/Harm, Fairness/Cheating, Loyalty/Betrayal, Authority/Subversion, Sanctity/Degradation, and Liberty/Oppression.  Voter altruism is another factor.  The level of intensity helps to identify where voters are divided.  (Haidt) 

The results of elections show where the People stand, the strengths of parties, movements, and organizations, corrections to make, and what opportunities exist.  

Visit the Orange County Registrar of Voters website for current and specific election results.

A fantastic time at our Axes and Ales Open House on Friday, February 23, 2024.  It was a great event with members, newcomers, and some fun competition.  Afterward, we continued the fun at Strut, Costa Mesa.  We may have to return to Slashers Axe Throwing and Craft Ales for another tournament!

Gabriel L. (second place) and John M., LCROC treasurer (first place)

John M., LCROC treasurer (first place)

Assemblyman Greg Wallis

Log Cabin Republicans of California PAC and Log Cabin Republicans of Orange County:

Candidate Reception with Greg Wallis

Thank you to our membership and guests for attending the reception with Greg Wallis on Saturday, January 27, 2024.  We had a wonderful event with members, friends, and guests at the home of Jim Brophy.  It was a great opportunity to hear from Greg Wallis and about his campaign for Assembly.

Dinner afterward with members at Las Brisas, Laguna Beach, CA.

Commit to active citizenship.  "Established by Senate Bill 450 (2016), the California Voter's Choice Act (VCA) modernizes elections in California by allowing counties to conduct elections under a model which provides greater flexibility and convenience for voters.  This election model allows voters to choose how, when, and where to cast their ballot by: Mailing every voter a ballot, Expanding in-person early voting, Allowing voters to cast a ballot at any vote center within their county, Providing secure ballot drop off locations throughout the county".  (California Secretary of State)

“Today, a significant milestone in rectifying these injustices has been reached with the introduction of the Recover Pride in Service Act by Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR).  This pivotal legislation not only acknowledges the grave errors of the past but also establishes a crucial precedent for how we honor and support those who have been wrongfully discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces.” (LCR)

Unleash your inner warrior with our exclusive big axe throwing experience.  Ticket includes training by an axe coach, practice, elimination tournament, championship round, and prize. 

Slashers has a selection of soft drinks, bottled and draft beer, hard seltzer, and special themed drinks for individual purchase.  Packaged snacks are also available for purchase. 

Membership in LCROC is an excellent way to meet likeminded people, participate in political activities, and join together with allies.  We welcome guests, whether with a member or as visitor interested discovering more about LCROC.  One of the greatest ways to contribute as a member is to refer friends and arrive early to greet visitors.   

Friday, February 23, 2024
7:15 P.M.-9:30 P.M.

Dress: Flannel encouraged. 

Click here to purchase a ticket.