Meeting Information

Nolan Crombie serves as the Cascade Field Rep for Turning Point USA / Club America, overseeing student leadership development throughout Oregon. His work focuses on mentorship, civic education, and character development. Nolan’s story and message emphasize resilience, accountability, and constructive engagement—encouraging students to become thoughtful leaders in their schools and communities. Joining Nolan is Jordan Rachel from Central Oregon Young Republicans. Please join us on February 5, 2026. 

Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone joins us to talk about the latest news for the county. Tony is running for another term in the May primary. His priorities are: 

• Fully Fund Public Safety
• Hold the Line on Increased Costs for Families and Businesses
• Support All Housing Options
• Collaborate With Partners on Metric-Based Homeless Solutions
• Maintain Our Central Oregon Quality of Life

Andi Buerger, Founder and Chair of Voices Against Trafficking, will our April speaker. April is Child Abuse Prevention month. Andi's new book is called "Voices Against Trafficking" which will be on-sale at the meeting. 20% of the book sales will go to COFRW. Come listen to Andi and learn how we can help combat human trafficking together. The organization’s website is

https://voicesagainsttrafficking.com

From commissioners to governors, come hear from various candidates at our May meeting! Make a knowledgeable vote!

Our June speaker is Sheriff Ty Rupert. The former Marine and 20-year veteran of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is serving as the 11th sheriff of Deschutes County in an interim period through December 31st, 2026. He is running in the November election. A native Oregonian, Sheriff Rupert joined the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office in 2005. 

Don Anderson is a former medical sales manager and entrepreneur in a variety of industries including sports performance and executive recruiting.  He graduated with a BA in Marketing from the University of Oregon and an MBA from Pepperdine University.  Don is a speaker, entrepreneur, and author who coaches parents on communicating morality in an immoral environment, and the importance of morality to the body politic.

Don's book, The Dad Rants, communicates the singular importance of the moral code as the most important ingredient to the success of the individual citizen as well as to the survival of the nation itself.  The book speaks to the fundamental principles that have led America to becoming the most successful nation in history.  

Cooper Rodenburg will be our guest for August! She has served as the Chief Executive Officer of FLAG since 2026. The Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness (FLAG) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and providing high-quality civics education that informs students and families about the greatness of America and the power of the American Dream. A communications and political science graduate of Stetson University, she is an upcoming leader in the conservative movement, and has spoken to grassroots groups across the nation. 

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