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2008 Maine Republican Convention
The Summers for Congress campaign had one of the most popular booths at the Maine Republican State Convention. The booth had pictures of Charlie and the business he owned, serving as a State Senator, working with Senator Olympia Snowe, awards from his time as the New England Regional Administrator of the Small Business Administration and his vast Navy career from a BWI ship commissioning to serving in Baghdad.
The booth contained a video slide show, candy, balloons, bumper stickers, literature, invitations to events and the always important coffee - it was a fun time with friends and supporters!
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Veterans Forum in Augusta
Ruth was pleased to represent Charlie during a Veterans Forum in Augusta. Major General Earl Adams, chair of the Veterans for Summers Coalition, was on hand to lend support. Ruth spoke passionately about how Charlie will fight for the benefits that are earned and deserved for Veterans and family members, how he understands first hand what it means to wear the cloth of our nation and how proud he is to be serving with other men in women Iraq, many from Maine. |
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Saco and Old Orchard Beach Republican Candidates Night
The Saco and Old Orchard Beach Republican Committees hosted a candidates night that Ruth attended. She was pleased to talk about how Charlie was the first Republican Senator ever elected to represent Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Scarborough and Dayton and how he use to own his own small business, Charlie's Redemption Center, right down the street from where we were meeting. |
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Event with Col. David Hunt
Derek and Amy Volk and Rick and Lori Snow were kind enough to host COL David Hunt, Fox News military analyst and local Scarborough resident, at a recent fundraiser for Charlie. A packed house, COL Hunt discussed Iraq and his admiration of Charlie and his service to country. |
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Sportsman Alliance of Maine Convention
Ruth, representing Charlie who is currently serving in Iraq, was please to attend the Sportsman Alliance of Maine convention in Augusta. SAM endorsed Charlie because of his proven record working on behalf of sportsmen throughout Maine. |
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2008 Gorham Marketplace
Ruth Summers, representing
her husband Charlie Summers, who is
currently serving with Multi-National
Forces, Iraq, had a great time attending
Gorham Marketplace - a showcase for numerous
businesses and service groups in Gorham.
Ruth spoke with small business owners,
Kiwanis and Rotary club members and ran into
numerous supporters. She also enjoyed
talking with Demetria Chadbourne, a
successful Real Estate business owner in
Gorham, and is thrilled to have her and her
team supporting Charlie in his bid for US
Congress. |
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2008 Republican Caucuses
Ruth, Tricia and a wonderful group of volunteers spoke for Charlie and represented him at every caucus throughout the First District. |
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Brunswick Event
Jim and Kathy Bridge, Lee and Elaine Fournier, John and Carol Ingram, Rick and Lori Snow, Charlie and Sue Bridge host a wonderful evening in Brunswick. |
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Cape Elizabeth Event
Thank you to Paul Coulombe, Julie Emerson, Doug and Andrea Timm for hosting a successful event
in Cape Elizabeth. |
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Maine Federation of Republican Women
Ruth Summers, representing
her husband Charlie Summers, who is
currently serving with Multi-National
Forces, Iraq, had a great time with MFRW.
It was a packed house and Ruth enjoyed
talking about the issues and the importance
of electing Charlie to serve the people of
Maine in Washington. |
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Knox County Republican Committee Meeting
Ruth
Summers, representing her husband Charlie
Summers, who is currently serving with
Multi-National Forces,
Iraq, enjoyed
the crowd during the Knox County Republican
Meeting. They discussed the issues of
importance to the people of Maine and how
Charlie understands where they stand on
these issues. |
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Scarborough/Noble Football Game
Ruth Summers, representing her husband Charlie Summers, who is currently serving with Multi-National Forces, Iraq, greeted friends and supporters at the Scarborough - Noble football game. |
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The Cumberland Fair
Ruth Summers, representing her husband Charlie Summers, who is currently serving with Multi-National Forces, Iraq, was joined by Tony Oberley at the Republican booth. It was a glorious day and many supporters of Charlie's stopped by the table to pick up bumper stickers and literature to distribute to their friends! |
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Barbara Bush Fundraiser
It was a packed house at the Mrs. Barbara Bush fundraiser for Charlie Tuesday night. Mrs. Bush spoke of Charlie's dedication to Maine and his Country, his leadership roles he held as a State Senator for two terms and his hard work as Regional Administrator of the Small Business Administration. She was quick on her feet with a joke but serious when speaking about the importance of electing a strong candidate like Charlie to the First District Congressional seat. |
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Scarborough/Thornton Academy Football Game
Ruth Summers, representing her husband Charlie Summers, who is currently serving with Multi-National Forces-Iraq, was thrilled to meet Scarborough and Thornton Academy supporters during their recent football game. |
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Sanford VFW Post 9935 Candidate's Forum
Ruth Summers, representing her husband Charlie Summers, who is currently serving as a US Navy Lt Cmdr with Multi-National Forces-Iraq, was proud to attend the Sanford VFW Post 9935 Candidate's Forum. Discussed were the issues of healthcare, lower taxes and Veteran benefits. Ruth highlighted Charlie’s experience on the State, Federal and International levels. |
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Westbrook Art Festival
Ruth and Mayor Bruce Chuluda walk the Westbrook Art Festival. With so many talented artists, trying to choose just one piece for the Mayor's ribbon proved to be a difficult task |
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26th Annual United Bikers Toy Run
At one of the many meeting places for the 26th Annual United Bikers of Maine Toy Run, Ruth and Jack Kaiser talked with bikers from throughout the state about the issues of importance to them - health insurance and a stronger business climate. |
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Windjammer Days
While Ruth was being interviewed on WGAN and meeting with supporters in Cumberland and York Counties, Charlie's daughter, Tricia, visited Camden Windjammer Days - meeting "salty" supporters enjoying the day and gorgeous boats. |
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The Acton Fair
Ruth and supporters walked in the Acton Fair
parade and greeted fair attendees - of
course they also enjoyed the fries, root
beer floats and fried dough! |
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The Union Fair
Ruth attends the Union Fair and enjoys the
company of Jim Heavey, The Honorable
Christine Savage and The Honorable Linda
Curtis-Brawn as well as many local fair
attendees! |
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Scarborough Summer Fest
Ruth meets and greets folks in her
neighborhood during the Scarborough Summer
fest. The Honorable John McDonough and The
Honorable Harold Clough walked around with
Ruth and introduced her to many of their
constituents. |
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The First Lady of the United States
Ruth meets First Lady Laura Bush in
2004....
And again at a Maine Republican Party event
in Cape Elizabeth where she spoke
passionately about the importance of
electing a Republican to the 1st District
Congressional seat. |
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The Maine Lobster Festival
Knox County Republicans and Ruth Summers
walk in the parade celebrating the 60th
Anniverasry of the Maine Lobster Festival in
Rockland. |
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Departing for Active Duty
Charlie made a quick
stop in Bangor prior to heading overseas.
Thanks to the good folks at
www.mainetroopgreeters.com
we are able to share that visit before he
boarded the plane that took him to Kuwait
for more training and then finally into
Baghdad, Iraq. |
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