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Box 979 Westbrook, CT 06498 and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.

Believe you
can and youre
halfway there.
- Theodore
Roosevelt

Grassroots East

June 2014

INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
Meet Sam Belsito 2
Meet Sean Kelly 3
Humor 3
GOP Events/Calendar 4
Congratulations to Lori Hopkins-Cavanaugh, our candidate for Congress in the 2
nd
Congressional
District. Lori won the district convention in May and is not being challenged in a primary. As a result
Loris campaign will be receiving the maximum contribution that is possible from Grassroots East at
her Vernon headquarters this month to which all are invited. Please join us at the Shops at 30, on
Route 30 in Vernon on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. for the grand opening. Lori will be
presented with a $5,000 check from GRE to help with her campaign. Lori will be facing Democrat
Joe Courtney in November. All are encouraged to contribute to her campaign financially as well as
with your grassroots efforts.
In other races from State Representative to Governor, Republicans are fortunate to have great
candidates running for office. In some cases there are primaries between well-qualified
Republicans. You are encouraged to work hard for the candidate of your choice in these primaries
because this makes voters generally more aware of our candidates whether or not they can vote in
the Republican primary. It is always important in these primaries to point out why your favored
Republican is a better choice than the Democrat opponent they will face in the November election.
Once the primary is over we will need all hands on deck pulling together. In plain English after the
primary is over we need to unite as a team to win in November!

Save the Dates!
Enjoy a fun afternoon on Sunday, September 14, 2014 for our annual Wine & Cheese Event at the
Castle in Old Saybrook, CT. Grassroots East has held very successful events there and this one
will be no exception. The candidates for state offices as well as those running for state senate and
state representatives will be invited to attend. It is a relaxing, wonderful afternoon in a beautiful
setting.
Speak with the candidates and mingle with fellow Republicans while enjoying wine and cheese. Cost
is $30 per person. Watch for more details.

Congratulations to Lori Hopkins-Cavanagh


GRE Training August 16-17

Join us on the weekend of August 16-17 for a two day seminar at UCONN, Storrs, CT.
Participants will engage in a series of workshops and networking sessions with experienced,
successful political professionals from GOPAC, American Majority, Leadership Institute, CTGOP
and elected officials.
Seminar cost is $40 per person for two days or $25 for one day and includes class materials,
parking and snacks. Watch for more details.


GRE Wine & Cheese Fundraiser September 14

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Quarterly Quote:


"I hope we have once
again reminded people
that man is not free unless
government is limited.
There's a clear cause and
effect here that is as neat
and predictable as a law of
physics: as government
expands, liberty contracts.

- Ronald Reagan
Sam Belsito proudly serves the towns of Ashford, Tolland and Willington in the
Connecticut House of Representatives. He was elected to his first term in a Special
Election in June of 2013, and was sworn into office on June 19th.
A longtime resident of Tolland, Belsito founded a small family business, Samuel LTD
Tux King, in 1974, which he has owned and operated ever since. He has served on the
Tolland Town Council since 2011, where he earned a reputation as a strong,
independent voice for small businesses, fiscal responsibility and efficient government.
Sam has a special passion, looking for ways to help special needs children. He
understands that finding the solution to meeting the needs of this unique group of
students will not be easy but he has always been one to think outside the box.
Belsito attended the Massachusetts Military Academy and served in the National Guard
for seven years, where he achieved the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He also graduated from
the New England School of Accounting, Nichols College, and earned his Masters in
Business Administration from Western New England University.
Sam Belsito and his wife, Paulette, have been married for 45 years. They have three
grown children and seven grandchildren. They have been residents of Tolland since
1969.


Meet State Representative Sam Belsito

Sample Canvass Script (for Door-to-Door Campaigning)

Grassroots East June 2014

Congratulations to the endorsed Republican candidates!

Governor Tom Foley
Lieutenant Governor Penny Bacchiochi
Secretary of State Peter Lumaj
Treasurer Tim Herbst
State Comptroller Sharon McLaughlin
Attorney General Kie Westby




Election Dates
Primary August 12, 2014
General Election November 4, 2014


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Meet GRE Board Member Sean Kelly


Humor
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Grassroots East June 2014
Sean is currently serving his second term as a board member of Grassroots East. He
worked on Congressional campaigns in 2010 and 2012, and has been a member of the
Ellington RTC for several years. Sean is currently serving as the Chairman of the
Economic Development Commission in Ellington and recognizes the need for turning
our state economy around. He is the endorsed Republican Candidate for the 3
rd
State
Senatorial District. Sean joined Grassroots East because he wanted to help reign in
the liberal policies promoted by Joe Courtney. In fact, Sean says that it was the debate
about Obama Care, and Joe Courtneys lack of compassion toward the middle class
that motivated him to become more politically involved several years ago.
Sean holds a B.A. from Marquette University and works in industrial sales. He and his
wife Blanca have been married for 11 years, and they reside in Ellington. Sean is a
huge sports fan, enjoys hiking with his wife and their dogs, cooking, and spending time
with family and friends. He is passionate about politics and Marquette basketball.
Sean would love to get his pilots license and his own plane, someday.
The three biggest issues that Sean believes are facing Connecticut are the decline in
opportunity due to state government stifling our economy, the states debt and the lack
of healthy fiscal management of spending, debt and tax burdens, and finally, the
unrealistic cost of living in Connecticut, which is pushing young people out of our state.
Sean believes that the state needs to spend and tax less to help move our economy
toward growth. Sean will work tirelessly with the other state Republicans toward
economic recovery. His favorite quote (from Mike Ditka) is Youre never a loser until
you quit trying.


Blanca and Sean
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Vernon HQ Opening June 21, 2014!
Join us at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 21 at the Shops at 30 in Vernon for
the official opening of the Vernon HQ and a presentation to Lori Hopkins-
Cavanagh.
Pomfret Fundraiser for Kie Westby June 25, 2014
The Pomfret RTC is sponsoring a Wine & Cheese Event on Wednesday, June
25 at 5:30 -7:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Old Town House at 11 Town House Drive,
Pomfret. Contact Pam Lewerenz Pomfret RTC Chair, at 860-630-0404 or
pomfretgop@yahoo.com for more info or to RSVP
Ellington RTC Annual Picnic July 12
The Ellington RTC is holding their Annual Picnic on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at
67 Snipsic Lake Road, Ellington, Rain or Shine at 1:00 p.m. Please contact
Clayton Bannock for more info or to RSVP at claytonbannock@sbcglobal.net
GRE Training August 16-17
Two day seminar being held in Storrs, CT
The training is for candidates, campaign managers, volunteers and staff. It
will be focused on all aspects of a political campaign. Stay tuned for more
details.
GRE Wine & Cheese Fundraiser September 14
Join us at the Castle in Old Saybrook for an afternoon of meeting with the
candidates in a beautiful setting. Contact Betty Wagner for more information at
860 537-5327 or wfwagner@snet.net



Other 2
nd
District Events
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Grassroots East June 2014

"The nine most terrifying
words in the English
language are, I`m from
the government and I`m
here to help.'"

- Ronald Reagan