NewsletterOctober 2017Volume 1, Number 2

Educate j Motivate j Participate

Michael Altman, Chairman John David Brandenburg, Editor

Chairman’s Letter

It has been a very challeng-ing month in America. Thehurricanes in Texas, Florida,and Puerto Rico caused sig-nificant damage to homesand businesses. We can beproud of the President andhis team's response to thesecrises. Real leaders take ac-tion, and we witnessed Presi-dent Trump cut the red tape

and help America recover. We also witnessed the shamefulbehavior of NFL players disrespecting our flag during foot-ball games. Our flag represents the brave men and womenwho protect our country. Whether you agree or disagree withPresident Trump and his policies, disrespecting our militaryby kneeling during the national anthem is just not right. I amfor freedom of speech and peaceful protest and taking astand, but do it respectfully. Do it in a way that makesAmerica proud, not in a way that splits our country. The lastchallenging issue that occurred was in Las Vegas with thelone shooter, who killed several dozen people and woundedseveral hundred people. Our prayers are with their familiesfor healing for those wounded and condolences for thosewho did not make it.It is time to start focusing on President Trump's agenda andget the Republican Congress and Senate together to pass taxreform. Please write your Congressman and Senators to letthem know that they represent you, and the time is now fortax reform. Thank you for all you do for the President'sTeam, and let's Make America Great Again.

Michael Altman,Chairman

Upcoming Events

Cumming Country Fair &FestivalOctober 5 to 15, 2017

Location: 235 CastleberryRoad, Cumming, GA 30040

Presidents Team Leadership TrainingOctober 7, 2017

Location: 660 Peavy Road, Byron, GA31008

Presidents Team National ChapterOctober 17, 2017

Special Guest: Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle ofGeorgia. (invited).

Location: Marietta Fish Market, 3185 Canton Road,Marietta, GA 30066

Presidents Team Gwinnett ChapterOctober 19, 2017

Special Guest: Shane Hazel, candidate forUnited States Congress.

Location: Connemara Club, 3422 Connemara Trace,Lawrenceville, GA 30044

(Continued on page 7)

1

News

j

News from Presidents TeamNational Organization

New Board Member

At their meeting on September 13, the Board of Directorsunanimously elected Fred Kittle of Bartow County to join theBoard of Directors. Fred is a current board member of theBartow County Board of Education and previously wasChairman of the Cartersville / Bartow County Chamber ofCommerce. Accomplishments and service include the Cover-dell Leadership Institute, Advisory Board for Georgia High-lands College Continuing Education, GOP Executive Com-mittee for Georgia 11th District, and GOP Executive Com-mittee for Bartow County. Fred and wife Lynn are the par-ents of six children and attend Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Pictured: Fred Kittle, the newest member of the PT Board ofDirectors. (Source: Fred Kittle).

j

Monthly Membership Meeting - PT National

For the PT Membership meeting held on September 19, theguest of the evening was Georgia’s Secretary of State, BrianKemp, who also is a candidate in the Republican primary forgovernor. Mr. Kemp outlined several technology improve-ments, administrative innovations, and policy changes, which

he has brought forward within the Secretary of State’s office.The Secretary demonstrated how these types of innovationsrepresent models for the types of efficiencies he wouldintroduce as Governor of Georgia. Mr. Kemp then answeredseveral questions from the PT members in attendance.

Pictured: PT Co-Founder and Chairman Michael Altmanwith Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp, a candidate forGovernor of Georgia (Source: Editor).

Immigration in the News

PT supporter Sen. David Perdue of Georgia, along with hiscolleague, Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, recently appearedwith President Trump at a White House press conference onthe topic of the Reforming American Immigration for aStrong Economy Act, a major piece of legislation.

President Trump with PT supporter U.S. Senator DavidPerdue of Georgia and U.S. Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas(Source: public domain).

2

j

North Georgia State Fair

Presidents Team made a HUGE splash over the full ten daysof the North Georgia State Fair. A recurring theme expressedto PT volunteers from the hundreds or more visitors to ourbooth was “Let the President do his job!” If only the mediaand other swamp critters would listen to the voices of theirfellow American citizens!

The hardest working woman in Presidents Team is noneother than our fabulous co-founder and vice-chair, ClaireHarrison, of Cherokee County, Georgia, who did so much ofthe behind the scenes work, making our booth a great suc-cess. All the while, Claire did much of the “in front of thescenes” work, working alongside the many other dedicatedPT volunteers at the booth and articulating in rapid fire to ourmany visitors the mission of PT and describing theoutstanding PT merchandise available for sale!

Pictured: PT Co-Founder andV i c e - C h a i rClaire Harrison(Source: Editor).

Volunteers working the PT booth over the course of the fairwere (in alphabetical order): Michael Altman (Chairman),Michael Amaral, Terry Anderson, Dee Atwater, Dan Aus-man, Pam Ausman (Coweta Chair), J. David Brandenburg(Director), Joe Congemi, Mike Congemi, Les Dunaway, Jer-mane Enoch, Claire Harrison (Vice-Chair), Kay Hughes,Lucretia Hughes, Vern Karnstedt, Catherine Kittle, FredKittle (Director), Darlene Knight, Sue Marshall, JanetMihoci (Gwinnett Co-Chair), Jeanette Mihoci (Gwinnett Co-

Chair), Frank Molesky, Debbie Norris, Hugh Norris, JerryRamsey, Karl Schwelm, Jeff Souther, Lew Stafford, CarolTiegl, Jim Tiegl, Chris Waldman (Director), Joe Webb,Charlie Williams, and Kay Wilson.

One cannot predict what famous person might visit theamazing PT Booth. Patrick Ragozzine made internationalnews earlier in 2017 for his steadfast defense of ourpresident, when faced with attacks both from classmates andfaculty at Cherokee High School in Canton, Georgia. Patrickhas an actual tattoo reading “Trump” over his heart. Suchloyalty merits a meeting with President Trump!

Pictured: PatrickR a g o z z i n e ,s how i n g h i s“Trump” tattoo(Source: Editor).

Patrick visited the PT booth a number of times during thefair. The photo below shows Patrick with four of his fellowsupporters of our fine President.

Pictured: Colt Taylor, Andrew Martinez, Patrick Ragozzine,Katie Curd, Savannah Kiger. (Source: Editor).

3

Other Scenes from the North Georgia State Fair:

Pictured: Combined booth for Presidents Team and the CobbCounty Republican Party (Source: Editor).

Pictured: Albert of CobbCounty (Source: Editor).

Pictured: Joe Webb and afellow Trumper (Source:Claire Harrison).

Pictured: Michael Smith, Brooke Stuart, Caroline Andrews,and Brooks Whether (Source: Editor).

Pictured: Madison, whotold her mother she wasstanding next to God.(Source: C. Harrison).

Pictured: Olivia Dorsey, Michelle Boettcher, Dylan Wilson,Lindy Walton, of Cherokee County (Source: Editor).

(Continued on page 6)

4

j

DeKalb County Chapter

Ellen Diehl, PT Chairwoman for DeKalb County, hasannounced her candidacy as a Republican for District 81 ofthe Georgia House of Representatives, a seat currently heldby a Democrat. Ellen stated: “We are in an area that is devel-oping rapidly. At the same time, some people are being dis-placed, and all of House District 81 citizens are important.”

j

Gwinnett Chapter News

Gwinnett County participated in the parade of Suwanee Fest2017. Co-Chairs Janet Mihoci and Jeanette Mihoci led theparade entry for the Gwinnett GOP and Presidents Team.

Pictured at Suwanee: Jeanette Mihoci and Janet Mihoci(Source: Jeanette Mihoci).

Pictured: Jef Fincher, Ron Goodbub, Matt Reeves (candidatefor Senate District 48), Joe Wilson. (Source: J. Mihoci).

Pictured: Scott Hilton,State Representative forGeorgia District 95, withhis son (Source: JeanetteMihoci).

The special guest for Gwinnett PT in September was JefFincher, a former candidate for the Georgia House of Repre-sentatives. Jef’s presentation was an in-depth analysis of thepresidential election returns for Gwinnett County in 2016.

Pictured at ConnemaraClub: Jef Fincher(Source: Jeanet teMihoci).

j

Towns and Union Chapters

Towns Chapter and Union Chapter of PT participated jointlyin Celebrate America 2017, held on September 16 at theNorth Georgia Technical Institute in Blairsville, Georgia.Union County GOP and the Towns-Union Tea Party spon-sored the event, which included lunch, door prizes, and liveentertainment. North Georgia had a day of “meet and hear”from candidates for local and state offices, including

5

governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorneygeneral, and others. Presidents Team was well received.Betty Luca and Chuck Luca are co-chairs of Towns CountyPresidents Team. Deb Curlette is chair of Union County.

Pictured at Blairsville: Betty Luca, Deb Curlette, Chuck Luca(Source: Doug Sheetz).

A special guest at Celebrate America was PT member andgreat Georgia conservative Michael Williams. A candidatefor governor, Michael serves in the Georgia GeneralAssembly as the State Senator for District 27, representingmost of Forsyth County. Notably, Michael was the firstelected official in Georgia to endorse the presidentialcandidacy of Donald Trump. During the 2016 election,Michael served as Co-Chair of Georgia’s Donald Trump forPresident Campaign.

Pictured at Blairsville: Sen. Michael Williams, Candidate forGovernor. (Source: Doug Sheetz).

North Georgia State Fair (Continued from page 4)

Pictured: Tiny Trumpers(Source: Claire Harrison).

“Love that fan, Daddy!”(Source: Claire Harrison).

Pictured: Brennan and Brycefrom Paulding County,Georgia (Source: ClaireHarrison).

6

Presidents Team Gear

Available at Presidents Team events everywhere!Member pricing a benefit of your membership!

Presidents Team Cap

All cotton, adjustable hat, with beautifully stitched PT logo.Available now in khaki (pictured). In future, you may expectto see this sharp-looking cap in a selection of other colors.Price: $10 (members); $15 (non-members).

Presidents Team Name Badge

Essential for PT meetings and other special events, the PTName Badge is available only to members. Each badge iscustom made with your name. For PT officers, the badge alsoincludes the title of office. Price: $8 (members only). Theprice includes shipping.

Presidents Team Deck of Cards

A full deck of fifty-two playable cards, with each featuringa promise kept by the President. Includes two collectibleportrait photos of the President and First Lady. Limitededition of 100 decks, the first of a series of presidential suc-cesses. Price: $10 (members); $12 (non-members).

Upcoming Events (Continued from page 1)

Cobb County RepublicanWomen’s ClubOctober 28, 2017

1 5 t h A n n u a l V e t e r a n sCelebration Brunch

“Honoring Service to our Nation”

Location: Hilton Marietta Conference Center, 500 PowderSprings Street, Marietta, GA 30064

PT Board Member Chris Waldman is sponsoring on behalfof PT a table for this very special event. For tickets, pleasecontact Dee Gay of the CCRWC on 770-265-4949 or ChrisWaldman on 404-314-9713.

To pay tribute to a particular veteran (living or deceased),complete the Tribute Form on the CCRWC website:

http://www.ccrwc.org/2017-ccrwc-veterans-celebration/

7

Leadership

Board of DirectorsMichael Altman – Chairman, CobbClaire Harrison – Vice Chairman, CherokeeChris Waldman – Name badge coordinator, CobbJohn David Brandenburg – Newsletter editor, CobbFredrick Kittle – Events, Bartow

Board of AdvisorsGeraldine Wade – Membership/IT Manager, FanninRobert McDonanld – Website Host/Manager, NewtonMelissa Humphries – Admin. support, FultonStacy Ridings – ForsythTommie Elaine Shattuck – Editing, ClarkeCindy Summerlin – BakerBetty Burgess – Hall

CoalitionsSusanne Gardner – Nationality Chair, FultonTerri Teague – Prayer Warriors Co-Chair, CobbKathy Reynolds – Prayer Warriors Co-Chair, CobbCindy Summerlin – Women’s Chair, BakerKarl Schwelm – Veterans Chair, Cobb

© 2017 The Presidents Team, Inc. All rights reserved.

j

Presidents Team Coalition Spotlight

For October, PTN focuses the spotlight on the PT NationalityCoalition. President Level member Susanne Gardner, of Ful-ton County, Georgia, submitted the following statement:

“Our compliments to the Presidents Team founders andmembers for recognizing the important role that individualsof different nationalities play in this great country. I amhonored to lead the Nationality Coalition effort from FultonCounty. Having lived in over five countries in my lifetime,countries with quite different cultures, I have come to realizethat in their hearts, at least half the world is an American (asI like to say).

“We do share basic human values throughout the globe. Yet,each culture is unique in its evolution over time, developinginsights that benefit us all and customs that can delight. Inthis day and age of mass communications, getting to knoweach other has never been easier, and we should do so. Ob-serving America from a perch other than our own, thesefriends can bring valuable insight into our dilemmas anddaily tasks as we march forward. We can learn from eachother. In coming months, I hope to be able to honor all ourinternational members as we grow our organization.”

The Presidents TeamP.O. Box 501343Atlanta, GA 31150

To:

8