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THE GRAND ORDER OF THE PACHYDERM CLUBS

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Preamble

It is our belief that most of the corrupting influences in American politics could be erased and government made more responsive by one basic improvement. That is, simply, for more good citizens to participate in politics. "We get the government we deserve, not the one we wish for" remains a guide for a free people. We offer a meaningful movement of political clubs as the most practical means by which citizen participation in politics may be achieved.

I. Purpose:

To provide a practical means for broad citizen participation in politics;  promote practical political education and dissemination of information on our political system; to promote the development of potential political leaders; and to assist in carrying out the purposes of the Republican Party in the following areas:

	Providing leadership in government;
	Protecting individual rights and freedoms;
	Promoting clean government with local emphasis;
	Keeping the public informed on the status of their government.

II.  Objective:

To promote the art of politics recognizing that free government cannot exist without political leaders and politicians; engage in non-profit political education activities through club programs and other means; cooperate with the Republican Party through the promotion of understanding and harmony within the party as it deals with divisive issues.

III. General Policy:

The Greater Houston Pachyderm Club general policy is to offer a non-profit association of citizens who can communicate and work together regardless of their political leanings within the Republican Party, free from entanglements. The Club has a policy of fairness and equal treatment toward Republican Party candidates.  Furthermore, the Club will not endorse candidates in primary elections, nor otherwise take sides in the Party's selection of candidates. The Club will not adopt any resolutions, policies or endorsements of any kind which will take a stand on issues, except as otherwise provided for in the GHPC's By-laws.

IV. Meetings

Visitors are welcome to attend a meeting and talk to other members to learn more about Pachyderm Clubs. Afterwards, they are definitely encouraged to become a member. For more information regarding membership in The Greater Houston Chapter, please contact one of their Officers. To print out an Application, please click on the link below:

 The Greater Houston Pachyderm Club meets every Tuesday at 12 Noon and the program concludes at 1:00 PM. Meetings are held at the Double Tree Guest Suites Hotel (2 Blks. West of the Galleria) in the Milano Suites on the second floor.

Double Tree Guest Suites Hotel
5353 Westheimer Road
Houston, Texas 77056

An optional lunch buffet is available at 11:30 am for $16; parking is in the hotel garage for $1.00 with the buffet, or for $2.00 otherwise. Those not having the buffet are requested to pay $3.00 for beverage service (ice tea and coffee) during the meeting.

V. Dues

Annual Dues are $40 for a Regular Individual Member and $100 for membership at the Benefactor Level. Those who are already members of another Pachyderm Club may be Regular Individual Members for the $18 Dual Member Rate (in which case, please indicate your home club on the application form).

Membership Application

For additional information on membership, please contact:

J.D. Joyce , VP Membership