David is chair of the Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education Pre-K – 12 Appropriations. He is a member of the Committees on Budget, Agriculture, Budget Subcommittee on Higher Education Appropriations, Judiciary, and Rules Subcommittee on Ethics and Elections. He is also a Republican Majority Whip.

During the 2011 Legislative Session, David sponsored several important pieces of legislation. These included improving the business market for spaceflight tourism companies; providing a reasonable and flexible implementation of the class size amendment; giving a property tax break to active military members deployed abroad; de-regulating telephone service to provide more competition and benefit both consumers and businesses; and solidifying and protecting private property rights.

David was a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 through 2008. From his experience in the House, David gained expertise in a broad spectrum of issues that are important in our State. The Orlando Sentinel consistently rated David Simmons as one of the most effective Legislators in Central Florida. In 2007, speaking about David’s accomplishments, The Sentinel said that David Simmons is “the definition of substance over style.” In 2008, The Sentinel said David was the House’s problem solver. Just recently, the Sentinel rated David as a leader in the Senate.

David was responsible for obtaining the funding for the University of Central Florida’s highly acclaimed Interactive Entertainment Academy; obtaining significant funding for Seminole Community College, including its new Altamonte Springs campus; being a major force behind the legislation that saved nursing homes for our senior citizens during the 2001 nursing home crisis; sponsoring the landmark Florida constitutional amendment that passed requiring 60% approval by voters of any amendment to our constitution; and rewriting Florida law so as to permit citizens to stand their ground in self defense of themselves and their family members, which became model legislation used throughout the United States and the world. With persistence and dedication David worked tirelessly to change the education funding formula to bring an additional $100 million to Central Florida schools.

The Florida Sheriffs’ Association, the Florida Medical Association, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and the Florida Restaurant Association have awarded David Legislator of the Year Awards. He received the Faith and Family Award from the Christian Coalition of Florida. Recently, Association Industries of Florida named David as a Champion of Business.

David was born in Nashville, Tennessee. He graduated first in his class in Mathematics from Tennessee Technological University in 1974. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Vanderbilt Law School, one of the nation’s premier law schools, where he has served on its National Council.

David is the financial managing partner of de Beaubien, Knight, Simmons, Mantzaris & Neal, LLP, one of the largest law firms in Central Florida with over 50 attorneys. He is board certified by The Florida Bar both in Business Litigation and Civil Trial. He is also board certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He holds the highest ranking an individual attorney can receive (AV) as designated by Martindale-Hubbell Directory. He is known as one of Central Florida’s premier commercial litigation attorneys.

David has lived in Florida since 1977 and has a long history of public service in Florida. Most importantly, he is the father of two beautiful girls, Krysia (16) and Alicya (13), who are the love of his life. He and his family attend Annunciation Catholic Church.

http://dsimmonsforsenate.com/

Doors open at 6:00 with drinks served

Parking: Free parking in garage on Pine St. – Bring your ticket to be validated. Free parking also along streets after 6:00.

If you are able, please bring supplies to support our fighting men & women overseas – we will continue to collect supplies for our troops at EVERY MEETING this year

Sandy has spent her entire career working to serve others. Whether as a member of the U.S. Air Force, an Orange County Deputy Sheriff for 17 years, as a State Representative (2003-2011), or today as a Member of Congress, she knows what it takes to give back to her community. Strong, principled, and hard-working, she has a record of accomplishment that combines her no-nonsense attitude with an understanding of Central Florida’s values and priorities.

Sandy defeated the Democratic incumbent in 2010 by a 60%-40% margin – the second largest victory over an incumbent of any Republican in 2010 – and announced her candidacy in January for the new Florida District #7.

http://www.sandyadams.com/

Doors open at 6:00 with drinks served

Parking: Free parking in garage on Pine St. – Bring your ticket to be validated. Free parking also along streets after 6:00.

(please note the day change from the usual Tuesday)

If you are able, please bring supplies to support our fighting men & women overseas – we will continue to collect supplies for our troops at EVERY MEETING this year.

While we normally meet on the second Tuesday of every month, the Executive Board unanimously voted to move the meeting time to Wednesday, February 15th on account of our meeting time conflicting with that all important holiday, Valentine’s Day. We are very pleased to announce that conservative County Commissioner Ted Edwards has agreed to speak to us. Additionally, President Waugh will formally hand over the administration of the club to President-Elect Eric Jontz and his officers, including VP Andrew Ranck, AVP Michael Broom, Treasurer Tom Hiles, and Secretary Heidi Broom.

What: Orange County Young Republicans February Meeting
When: February 15th at 630pm (doors open at 6 with drinks served!)
Where: 301 E. Pine Street, 14th floor, Orlando FL 32801 (Gray Robinson law firm, Orlando office)
Why: To advocate for liberty, of course.
Price: FREE. You may park in the parking garage across the street, just bring your parking ticket for validation from our outgoing Treasurer Matthew Klein.

On Tuesday evening, January 10th, 630pm, we will be featuring representatives of each campaign in a discussion/debate format, vying for your vote. We will take a vote before the discussion, to represent the club, but also one afterward. The change in votes will reflect who wins and loses. (We will also appoint our new officers, who ran for office without opposition.)

What: Orange County Young Republicans August Meeting
When: November 10th at 630pm (doors open at 6 with drinks served!)
Where: 301 E. Pine Street, 14th floor, Orlando FL 32801 (Gray Robinson law firm, Orlando office)
Why: To advocate for liberty, of course.
Price: FREE. You may park in the parking garage across the street, just bring your parking ticket for validation from our Treasurer Matt Klein.

INVITE YOU

To Attend A Special Movie Screening Of

WAITING FOR SUPERMAN

We will be showing the award-winning documentary WAITING FOR SUPERMAN (watch the trailer) on November 1st, 2011 at the Orlando Science Center’s large Darden Theater (seats 248). For those who do not know, the movie shows our decaying education system through some very real people, and explains why we should despair. It then shows us hope, and how we just might be able to turn this around and give every child the opportunity to change their destiny.

We will begin the movie shortly after 6:45pm, it should run until about 8:25, after which we will have an outstanding panel of speakers featuring the James Madison Institute’s Education Fellow William Mattox. This is a powerful movie that will resonate with anyone who is worried about the plight of those ostensibly receiving an education today in America and who wants to be a part of the discussion on how we can shift course toward giving children an opportunity to receive the education they need to not only survive, but climb their way up.

In summary:

WHO: Orange County Young Republicans and co-sponsor James Madison Institute
WHEN: Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
WHERE: The Orlando Science Center Darden Theater – 777 East Princeton Street, Orlando, FL
WHY: Because this is a discussion we need to have
RSVP: If you want to reserve your seat, please email me at ocyr.president@gmail.com with # of tickets. If you do not RSVP, seating is first come, first served. TICKETS ARE FREE.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to inquire. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there.

On our list of “Most Sought Speakers,” this one ranks right at the top. We’re very proud to announce the following for our October meeting:

The Mayor of Orange County, Teresa Jacobs, a Republican, has agreed to speak to us. This marks her first return to the OCYRs since her triumphant election as Mayor. Mayor Jacobs had a massive reserve of supports from our club during all phases of her campaign and has grown even more popular through her common sense approach to the job after election. Please be there BEFORE 6:30pm because the Mayor will begin speaking promptly at that time.

Other items on the agenda:

• We have our new t-shirts! Click here to view them. They’re available at our meetings on a first-come, first-serve basis for $10.
• Tickets for our MOVIE EVENT on

What: Orange County Young Republicans August Meeting
When: October 11th at 630pm (doors open at 6 with drinks served!)
Where: 301 E. Pine Street, 14th floor, Orlando FL 32801 (Gray Robinson law firm, Orlando office)
Why: To advocate for liberty, of course.
Price: FREE. You may park in the parking garage across the street, just bring your parking ticket for validation from our Treasurer Matt Klein.

We sell them for $10 at our meetings and events. They are available first-come, first-serve!

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The OCYRs are excited to announce that we will be hosting one of our favorite guest speakers: State Representative Scott Plakon (R-Longwood) is returning!

What: Orange County Young Republicans September Meeting
When: September 13th at 630pm (doors open at 6 with drinks served!)
Where: 301 E. Pine Street, 14th floor, Orlando FL 32801 (Gray Robinson law firm, Orlando office)
Why: To advocate for liberty, of course.
Price: FREE. You may park in the parking garage across the street, just bring your parking ticket for validation from our Treasurer Matt Klein.

As always, we welcome your paid membership, which can be rendered in the amount of $20 either on-line or in person. The fee entitles you to an OCYR lapel pin.