December & 2024 Save the Dates

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December Holiday Meeting

Republicans are invited to the next meeting on Monday, December 4, 2023.  Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by our meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. at Outlaws Barbeque in Grand Prairie, Texas. This is a wonderful time of year to visit the restaurant for their delicious BBQ, Christmas decorations, and cozy fireplace.

Our speakers will be Fran Rhodes and Julie McCarty from True Texas Project. There will not be a November Meeting.

12 2022 Outlaws Christmas Tree
12 2022 Outlaws meeting space
01 2023 Outlaws at New Years

2024 Calendar

Mark your calendar with our 2024 meeting dates! The GPRC will meet on first Mondays in 2024 with one exception. The January meeting will be held on the second Monday and will not meet on the New Year’s Day holiday.

January 8
February 5
March 4
April 1
May 6
June 3
July – NO MEETING
August 5
September – NO MEETING
October 7
November – NO MEETING
December 2

Membership 2024

Join your local Grand Prairie, Texas Republican Club by completing your annual membership! GPRC Membership for 2024 is now available and applies to memberships paid for from October 2023 thru September 2024 and is good for the 2024 calendar year, January – December.

New and renewing members may now apply for 2024 GPRC Membership! Submit dues online and bring your completed application to the next meeting

October Meeting Propositions 1-14

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Texas Constitution Propositions 1-14

On Monday, October, 2, 2023, the agenda included multiple speakers. We heard from Elaine Cook, Senate District 23 Committeewoman, and Ed Zenner, Senate District 23 Committeeman, from the Tarrant County SREC. They shared pros and cons on each of the fourteen Texas Constitution propositions that will be on the ballot in November. The scheduled speakers from Turning Point USA could not make it to the meeting.

Here are three resources, in no particular order, for details on the amendments:

  1. Texas Scorecard proposition descriptions are provided in a NEWS DIGEST by Brandon Waltens for your review and consideration.
  2. Here is the SREC Amendments PowerPoint presentation that was reviewed at our meeting. 11.07.2023 – Constitutional Amendment Presented by SREC23 Elaine and Ed
  3. Here is a detailed Convention of States amendments report. 10.02.2023 – Convention of States – Constitutional Amendments

Updated Propositions Resources

10/24/23 Here are two more sites with information to consider regarding the fourteen Texas Constitution amendment propositions that are on the ballot for all Texans.

Texas Public Policy Foundation
2023 Guide to Constitutional Amendments in Texas

Christians Engaged
2023 TX Constitutional Amendment Election Christian Voter Guide

True Texas Project
November 2023 Elections

Ed Zenner and Elaine Cook
Ed Zenner and Elaine Cook

Colony Ridge

At the end of the meeting an illegal alien settlement was brought up as a topic of concern for Texans. Find out more about Colony Ridge from The Texas Minute by Texas Scorecard.

Membership 2024

Join your local Grand Prairie, Texas Republican Club by completing your annual membership! GPRC Membership for 2024 is now available and applies to memberships paid for from October 2023 thru September 2024 and is good for the 2024 calendar year, January – December.

New and renewing members may now apply for 2024 GPRC Membership! Submit dues online and bring your completed application to the next meeting

In Remembrance of Jack Wolfson

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Jack Wolfson

December 28, 1942 – September 3, 2023

This post is in remembrance of a life-long Republican, Grand Prairie citizen, and Grand Prairie Republican Club Officer, Jack M. Wolfson. Jack was a founding member of the Grand Prairie Republican Club, before it became an officially formed social club. His most recent role included serving three terms as Club Treasurer from March 2019 until his passing. He served as both Precinct Chair and Precinct Judge and could be found at Zavala Elementary School during elections.

Jack loved the Republican party, discussing politics, meeting candidates, and working elections. He knew every candidate and shared whenever there was a need for more poll workers. During any conversation, in person or by text, he always included a personal update on daily life. He shared about residing in Grand Prairie, mowing his lawn, serving as a poll worker, going to medical appointments, and about a good meal he was about to have or had recently enjoyed! His text messages were full of emojis to expound on his activities.

Fellow members of the Grand Prairie Republican Club will miss him and his great stories, sense of humor, and photographs. We wish to express our deepest sympathy to his family.

2021-2023 Officers at 2021 Christmas Meeting
Newly Elected 2021-2023 Club Officers at February 2021 Meeting
Outlaw’s sign | Photo by Jack Wolfson
Officers Meeting with Jeanne and Mary | Photo by Jack Wolfson
Good Day Cafe | Photo by Jack Wolfson
Onion Rings | Photo by Jack Wolfson

Obituary

Jack Wolfson’s passing on Sunday, September 3, 2023 has been publicly announced by Dallas Jewish Funerals in Plano, TX. According to the funeral home, the following services have been scheduled: Graveside service, on September 18, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., ending at 11:00 a.m., at Shearith Israel Cemetery, 4634 Dolphin Road, Dallas, TX.

He is survived by a nephew in California.

Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of Jack in the Guest Book. Jack Wolfson Obituary & Guest Book

The most recent obituary and service information is available at the Dallas Jewish Funerals website.

Dallas Jewish Funerals Jack Wolfson
1611 North Central Expy.
Plano, Texas

Shearith Israel Cemetery
4634 Dolphin Road, Dallas, TX

GPRC Club Meeting | Photo by Jack Wolfson
Zavala Elementary and Polling Station | Photo by Jack Wolfson
State of the City invitation | Photo by Jack Wolfson
mowing the yard | Photo by Jack Wolfson
Grand Prairie billboard | Photo by Jack Wolfson
Jake’s | Photo by Jack Wolfson
shoes | Photo by Jack Wolfson
landscaping | Photo by Jack Wolfson
Home in February | Photo by Jack Wolfson
Great Places to Live | Photo by Jack Wolfson
Sonny’s | Photo by Jack Wolfson
Paula’s in Arlington | Photo by Jack Wolfson
Chamberlain’s | Photo by Jack Wolfson

Fourteen Texas Constitution Amendments

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Texas Constitution Amendment Propositions

Texans have important business to take care of at the ballot box. In November, Texans are being asked to vote on fourteen Texas Constitution amendments in propositions 1-14. Propositions include in tax cut legislation and homestead changes.

Election Day:  Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Early Voting: October 23-November 3

Each amendment was approved by at least two-thirds of both the state House and Senate during the regular or special sessions of the 88th Texas Legislature. A majority of Texas voters must approve each ballot proposition in order for the underlying legislation to take effect.

Please find information provided by Texas Scorecard NEWS DIGEST by Brandon Waltens here.

Turning Point USA College Department

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Turning Point USA

Our October, 2, 2023 guests will be Laci Williams and Lisette Ferguson from Turning Point USA’s College Department. Republicans are invited come and hear from them, and invite college students and young adults to attend. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by our meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. at Outlaws Barbeque in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Membership renewal for the calendar year 2024 opens in October.

Membership 2024

Join your local Grand Prairie, Texas Republican Club by completing your annual membership! GPRC Membership for 2024 is now available and applies to memberships paid for from October 2023 thru September 2024 and is good for the 2024 calendar year, January – December.

New and renewing members may now apply for 2024 GPRC Membership! Submit dues online and bring your completed application to the next meeting

Turning Point USA in October

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Turning Point USA

Our October, 2, 2023 guests will be Laci Williams and Lisette Ferguson from Turning Point USA’s College Department. Republicans are invited come and hear from them, and invite college students and young adults to attend.

Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by our meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. at Outlaws Barbeque in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Don’t forget! At the next GPRC meeting on Monday, August 7, 2023, our guest speaker will be Mayor Ron Jensen! Ron Jenson was elected as Mayor in 2013, 2016, 2019 and 2022; and City Council member representing District 6 in 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2009.  While serving as a city council member, he was Mayor Pro Tem three times.

There will be no meeting in September. Please join the GPRC for the remaining 2023 first Monday meetings in August, October, and December.

Membership 2023

New and renewing members may now apply for 2023 GPRC Membership! Submit dues online and bring your completed application to the next meeting.

August Speaker Mayor Ron Jensen

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Mayor Ron Jensen

Republicans are invited to attend the next GPRC meeting on Monday, August 7, 2023 when our guest speaker will be City of Grand Prairie Mayor, Ron Jensen. Mayor Jensen last spoke to our club in June 7, 2021.  Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by our meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. at Outlaws Barbeque in Grand Prairie, Texas.

There will be no July 2023 meeting. Please join the GPRC for our remaining 2023 meetings on the first Monday in August, October, and December 2023.

Membership 2023

New and renewing members may now apply for 2023 GPRC Membership! Submit dues online and bring your completed application to the next meeting.

June Speaker Warren Norred

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Attorney, Norred Law

Republicans are invited to attend the next GPRC meeting on Monday, June 5, 2023 when our guest speaker will be Warren Norred. Mr. Norred is a frequent speaker on regulatory reform, government transparency, education, constitutional matters, and internet-based legal issues. In connection with his work on government overreach regarding COVID-19 regulations and open meeting enforcement, Warren has appeared on several national news programs, including Tucker Carlson Tonight, Ben Shapiro, and Fox & Friends. He works with the Alliance Defending Freedom, the Goldwater Institute, the Electronic Freedom Foundation, and his new non-profit, White Hat Law.

Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by our meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. at Outlaws Barbeque in Grand Prairie, Texas.

There will be no meeting in July. Please join the GPRC for meetings on the first Monday in June, August, October, and December 2023.

Membership 2023

New and renewing members may now apply for 2023 GPRC Membership! Submit dues online and bring your completed application to the next meeting.

May 6 General Election

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The May 6, 2023 election will include candidates for City Council and School Board Trustee terms ending in May 2023. Early voting will be April 24 through May 2, 2023. View the City of Grand Prairie 2023 unofficial ballot (PDF, 72KB). Register voters my vote at any location offered in the county in which you live during early voting and on election day. Polling location information will be listed on the Dallas County, Tarrant County and Ellis County elections websites.

These seats will be on ballots for Grand Prairie citizens:

Grand Prairie City Council info
District 3
Place 7 (At Large)
School Board Trustees in districts serving Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie Independent School District info
Place 3, At Large – Term: 5/20 – 5/23
Place 2, Single Member District – Term: 5/20 – 5/23
Place 4, Single Member District – Term: 5/20 – 5/23
Mansfield Independent School District candidates
Trustee Place 6
Trustee Place 7
Arlington Independent School District election info
Trustee Place 6
Trustee Place 7

See our resources page for voter guide information and more helpful links.