Greetings,

Many of the REC members, myself included, have been concerned for some time about the overreaching relationship of the RPOF toward local RECs. The recent events taken by the RPOF over the last several weeks here have called into question our local usefulness in carrying out our committees' mandated goals.

Please look over the attached memorandum and if you agree, please add your name to the growing number of members who feel as you do! Please sign the Petition.

Best regards,

Robert Hyttenhove

Date: March 30, 2024

To: Evan J. Power, Chairman Republican Party of Florida

From: Membership, St. Johns County Republican Executive Committee

Re: Dr. Blake Paterson

The purpose of this correspondence is to convey to you our displeasure regarding your March 13, 2024, decision and subsequent actions taken regarding those grievances filed against Dr. Blake Paterson.

Dr. Paterson inherited an unruly committee largely in disarray and dysfunctional, unable to move forward toward accomplishing its mandated objectives under Article II of the REC Model Constitution. In his short tenure as Chairman, the committee began to function in an orderly and transparent manner. Dr. Paterson established operational order and created a number of much needed interrelated committees designed to meet our mandated responsibilities. Further, through committee, he actively supported the recruitment of grassroot conservative candidates who reflected the values and concerns of the citizens of St. John’s County.

We fully understand your authority under Rule 22 of the RPOF, Party Rules of Procedure. However, we feel the alleged violations do not warrant the severity of the censure. Your decision will have a long-term effect on this committee’s membership and will inhibit the recruitment, development and functioning of this committee in the future.

The signatures below represent the majority of the membership of the Republican Executive Committee. And most importantly, they include the most active and participatory members.

We the below affirmed signators representing the majority of the St. John’s County REC are requesting that you reconsider your decision, review the grievances filed against Dr. Paterson, and reinstate him to his position(s) as Chair of the St. John’s County REC.

Sincerely,

Dr. Michel Pawlowski, D.Sc., CEM

michelspawlowski@outlook.com

410.271.6820 cell

Signed on behalf of the Majority of Members of the SJC REC

Cc: Benjamin J. Gibson, RPOF Chief Legal Counsel

Please sign a Petition