Political notes: Ready new GOP executive director | Maryland Gazette (HometownGlenBurnie.com)

The Maryland Republican Party this week named Justin Ready to be the party's executive director.

Mr. Ready, 26, previously worked as chief of staff for Sen. Janet Greenip, R-Crofton, and began his new position Thursday.

He replaces John Flynn, who resigned to become general counsel for Americans for Prosperity, a Washington, D.C., public-interest group.

"Justin's background in management, political activism, and fundraising will be instrumental in continuing to move the Maryland Republican Party forward," state GOP Chairman Jim Pelura said in a prepared statement. "We are proud and excited to have Mr. Justin Ready as the new executive director of the Maryland Republican Party."

Senior Republicans

Del. Steve Schuh, R-Gibson Island, will be the guest speaker at the Anne Arundel County Senior Republican Club's meeting on Monday.

The meeting begins at 2 p.m. at the North County Area library, 1010 Eastway in Glen Burnie. Members of the public of all political affiliations are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. Call Frances Jones at 410-789-2192 for more information.

Green primary

The Maryland Green Party will hold a presidential primary election today at their Annual Assembly at Towson University.

Presidential candidates include Jessie Jackson, Cynthia McKinney, Kent Mesplay and Kat Swift.

For more information about the candidates, visit www.gp.org, click on elections and then on 2008 elections.

The Anne Arundel County Green Party will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the back room of 49 West Coffeehouse, 49 West St. The public is invited.

For information, e-mail Virginia at vfsmith@earthlink.net or visit www.arundelgreens.org.

District 32 GOP

The District 32 Republican Club has a new day and location for its meetings. It will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Severn United Methodist Church, 1215 Old Camp Meade Road, Severn.

The meeting topics include new voter awareness effort and opportunities to support local and national candidates. New and prospective members are welcome.

For information, visit www.md32gop.org or call President Gerald Starr at 410-859-8026.

Sheriff's golf

County Sheriff Ron Bateman will host his second annual golf tournament on Friday at Compass Pointe Golf Course, 9010 Fort Smallwood Road, Pasadena. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m.

Only 36 foursomes will be sold at $125 per person. Tee signs can be purchased for $100. The tournament includes pastries and juice in the morning and roast beef, ham, turkey and beverages at the conclusion.

For reservations and information, call Rick Tabor at 443-336-1995 or e-mail rick0545@verizon.net.

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- Compiled by Barbara McLaughlin, Erin Cox and Rick Hutzell