By Joe Hendricks
Staff Writer for The Oviedo Voice
During the Lincoln Day dinner, held on Friday, August 18th, Jason Brodeur, President of the Seminole County Young Republicans, stood at the podium and talked about the rebirth of the club in Seminole County. He talked about having to reintroduce the club and its members to the community and then said, “After the rechartering of the club in December, with about 10 members, I’m pleased to announce that we now have over 40 active members and 20 associate members.” This news drew a loud round of applause from the enthusiastic Republican crowd.
Brodeur then said, “I’m also pleased to announce that our club has voted to award Oviedo Vice Mayor Jim Greer our Public Servant of the Year for 2006.
“Jim stepped up to the plate when our club was reorganizing by promoting our club membership, serving as a guest speaker, coordinating some needed financial assistance, and on one Saturday afternoon in May, with our guest Tom Gallagher, actually served as our third basemen at our softball game.”
Standing beside Brodeur, REC Chairman Jim Stelling joked about Greer’s skills on the softball field: “Great glove, no arm,” he said, earning a hearty laugh from those in attendance.
Brodeur continued his speech, saying, “Jim has a long history of public service and dedication to this community. He’s recognized as a successful businessperson and is called upon regularly to provide guidance and leadership in Republican campaigns. His devotion to his family and service to the citizens of the City of Oviedo and his community are known throughout the county.”
After receiving the award from Brodeur, Greer said, “Thank you Jason, it’s a great honor to receive this award. I can tell you as a teenager I was always interested in government and I’ve always been committed to pubic service. With my dear my wife, who helps me on a regular basis, and my dear family, I accept this award and I thank the Republican Party for promoting your goals and your objectives throughout the country.”
photos and story courtesy of Joe Hendricks, Staff Writer for The Oviedo Voice
