Montgomery County Republican Committee News
Montgomery County Republican Women's Leadership Re-Elects Officers
Montgomery County Republican Women's Leadership held their reorganization meeting last night at MCRC, and they re-elected their five officers - Marcy Toepel (Chair), Gayle Michael (Vice Chair), Nancy Becker (Treasurer), Barbara Bustard (Recording Secretary/Assistant Treasurer) and Jenny Brown (Corresponding Secretary).
MCRWL, which is an arm of the Montgomery County Republican Committee, is aimed at educating and supporting female candidates and leaders throughout the community - please contact Jenny Brown at jenny@commissionerbrown.com for more information on membership.
Congratulations, Representative Toepel!
Marcy Toepel with MCRC Chairman Bob Kerns
Representative Marcy Toepel took her seat as State Representative for the 147th Legislative District on Wednesday, May 9th.
Over 50 of Toepel's family members, supporters and constituents piled on a bus to Harrisburg to watch the ceremony.
You can check out Marcy's website at her website , or become her fan on facebook.
Bob Kerns Re-Elected as MCRC Chairman
MCRC Chairman Bob Kerns
By KEITH PHUCAS
Times Herald Staff
COURTHOUSE - Robert Kerns was reelected chairman of the Montgomery County Republican Committee (MCRC) at a recent party reorganization meeting held at Crowne Plaza Hotel in King of Prussia.
Kerns, who had no challengers for the chairmanship, was voted in by acclamation as voices shouted a chorus of "aye" from the packed banquet hall Thursday evening. There were no dissenting votes.
Congratulations to DA Risa Vetri Ferman
Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman recently was honored with the National Children's Advocacy Center's 2010 Outstanding Service Award for Prosecution. The award recognizes her work cofounding Mission Kids, which provides a wide range of support services for victims of child abuse.
"Working to open a child advocacy center for Montgomery County has been one of the most rewarding endeavors of my time in the District Attorney's Office," Risa told the Times Herald. "It has been a privilege to be part of a team of professionals dedicated to improving the lives of abused children."
Congratulations Risa on your great work with Mission Kids and well-deserved honor.
Read the complete Times Herald article
Commissioner Castor Named to Expert Panel Focused on Reforming Philadelphia Courts
Montgomery County Commissioner Bruce Castor has been appointed to a panel of legal experts that will advise the state Supreme Court on changes to the court system in Philadelphia.
Commissioner Castor was one of nine people appointed to the panel. All have significant criminal justice experience.
The panel will work to develop a detailed timeline for change to address failures in Philadelphia's criminal justice system, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.