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Save the Date LCROC 2023 Pool Party

 

 

LCROC Pool Party

Save the Date

Saturday, August 19, 2023
12:00-4:00 P.M.
Anaheim Hills, CA
More information to come.

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LCROC Booth at OC Pride 2023

Andrew Q., Richard N., John M., Andy D., Jesse B., Gabriel A.

 

 

Thank you to the members that joined us at Orange County Pride on Saturday, June 24, 2023.
Downtown Santa Ana, California
A great day to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of the gay community. Thank you to our pride chairman, Andrew Q., for his leadership to make our booth a success.

Organization

Log Cabin Republicans is the largest organization representing gay Republicans and allies who support fairness, freedom, and equality for all Americans.

Log Cabin Republicans has state and local chapters nationwide, full-time staff in Washington, DC, a federal political action committee, and state political action committees.

The name of the organization is a reference to the first Republican President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, who was born in a Log Cabin. President Lincoln built the Republican Party on the principles of liberty and equality under the law.

P.C.: Andy D.

LCROC at LCRLA Event with Grand Ole Evan

 

LCRLA President Jake I. and LCROC President Jesse B.

 

 

Log Cabin Republicans of Orange County at Log Cabin Republicans of Los Angeles event with Grand Ole Evan on June 23, 2023. 

Fiesta Cantina, West Hollywood

Being a member of LCR offers opportunities for friendships, leadership roles, and support across chapters.  Thank you to LCRLA for the fun night.

March 2, 1986: The official founding of Log Cabin Republicans of Orange County

 

 

Join us as we celebrate and honor key moments, figures, and accomplishments in the history of Log Cabin Republicans.

March 2, 1986

The official founding of Log Cabin Republicans of Orange County is March 2, 1986.  Yet, that was the culmination of two years of private meetings, parties, discussions, and political efforts by a group of doctors, teachers, businessmen, and lawyers who all knew each other socially.  Leonard Olds' activism helped start the chapter.  (Len Olds, Log Cabin Republicans)

 

November 1, 1978: Ronald Reagan's Editorial

 

 

Join us as we celebrate and honor key moments, figures, and accomplishments in the history of Log Cabin Republicans.

November 1, 1978

Former California Governor Ronald Reagan's editorial letter in the Los Angeles Herald-Examiner is published.  Reagan defended the constitutional rights of California teachers and denounced an initiative by State Senator John Briggs (Proposition 6).  The initiative proposed the termination of teachers for "public homosexual conduct".  The proposition was defeated at the ballot box with 58.4% of voters in opposition.  (Len Olds, California Ballot Measures Database, U.S. Department of Defense)

1977 to Today: Frank Ricchiazzi started LCR Los Angeles

 

Join us as we celebrate and honor key moments, figures, and accomplishments in the history of Log Cabin Republicans.

1977 to Today

Frank Ricchiazzi, who had started LCR Los Angeles in 1977, was instrumental in helping Log Cabin Republicans of Orange County get started.  Some of the original members' names: Dr. Don Hagan, Dr. Drew Barris, Alex Wentzel (our first President), Dick Anderson, Len Olds, and Hugh Rouse.  As the third organized LCR Club in the State of California, LCROC has continued our work for the benefit of all.  (Len Olds, C-SPAN)

1977: Log Cabin Republicans got its start in California during the late 1970s

 

 

Join us as we celebrate and honor key moments, figures, and accomplishments in the history of Log Cabin Republicans.

1977

Log Cabin Republicans got its start in California during the late 1970s.  The name of the organization is a reference to the first Republican President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, who was born in a Log Cabin.  President Lincoln built the Republican Party on the principles of liberty and equality under the law. (Log Cabin Republicans)

December 7, 1976: Dade County Ordinance

 

Join us as we celebrate and honor key moments, figures, and accomplishments in the history of Log Cabin Republicans.

December 7, 1976

Dade County Commissioner Ruth Shack proposed an ordinance protecting individual rights, regardless of sexuality, for employment, housing, and public services.  The ordinance was approved on January 18, 1977.  After several years of advances for the cause of gay and lesbian rights, a backlash was building.

Singer Anita Bryant led the “Save Our Children” campaign with the support of local and outside leaders to overturn the ordinance.

On April 6, 1978, the Oklahoma Senate unanimously passed a bill that permitted school boards to fire gay teachers.  (Log Cabin Republicans)

 

February 11, 1967: Demonstration at The Black Cat Tavern

 

 

Join us as we celebrate and honor key moments, figures, and accomplishments in the history of Log Cabin Republicans.

February 11, 1967

Demonstration at The Black Cat Tavern, Los Angeles, California.  A protest was held in response to a New Year's raid on the tavern and charges against patrons for "violating" Section 647(a) of California's Penal Code pertaining to "lewd or dissolute conduct".  The Black Cat demonstration, as well as others, were a turning point in the defense of freedom.   (one.usc.edu)