Legislative Column by Sen. Bill Stouffer - New Boundaries Have Been Drawn for Both Senate and House Districts

From Missouri State Senator Bill Stouffer, District 21 and Majority Caucus Chairman:

The results of the 2010 Census have become reality, as new boundaries have taken effect for Missouri's 34 Senators and 163 representatives.

Now, Missourians know more about who will be representing them in Jefferson City at the end of 2012.

These newly drawn districts actually will not become reality until individuals are elected to serve those new legislative districts in the November 2012 elections. However, senators serve staggered terms, so those with even-numbered districts will not be up for re-election next cycle.

In the case of the 21st Senatorial District, some shuffling did take place. As this is my final term in the Missouri Senate, we already knew every county in our area would be represented by a new senator in 2013.

To read the full report with maps of both the Senate and House Districts, please click here.

To see the Senate Redistricting Plan, click here.

Or, to see the House Redistricting Plan, go to this link.

New Video Features Mrs. Sue Ellen Stouffer

Gals with Guns seminar scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 6, sponsored by KC Metro Republican Women's Club, Lee's Summit

• Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Location: American Legion Post 189, 820 SE Vista Drive, Lee's Summit, MO Attendees will learn: --about the 2nd Amendment --how to get a concealed carry permit --smart pistol buying tips --where in KC you can practice shooting Feel free to bring a female guest (or two)! The KC Metro Republican Women's Club is a group of conservative women who gather monthly to equip, educate and inspire each other to make a difference in their community, KC, Missouri and the nation for their conservative political views and ideas. They work to promote conservative Republican ideas, solutions and candidates in the greater Kansas City area. Questions? Contact the group's President, Donna Turk, at 816-524-6723. Hand guns will be the focus this meeting, but we'll cover long guns (rifles and shotguns) and related shooting sports at a future meeting. Guest speakers: Sheila Stokes-Begley President of the Western Missouri Shooters Alliance. She will present an update on the current state of the 2nd Amendment and the gun ownership legislative landscape in the state of Missouri. Eben Fowler NRA certified Instructor for the Pistol Discipline. Will explain share about pistol courses available in KC and what it takes to get your concealed carry permit in Missouri. Cathy from Armsmart Missouri Licensed Gun Dealer. Will give tips on how to select the right pistol for you and will have some pistols to see, feel, and add to your Christmas list this year. Betty from Crossfire Indoor Shooting Range Manager. Will present information about indoor shooting range options in the greater Kansas City area.

Happy Thanksgiving from Lafayette County Republican Central Committee and Friends

Thanksgiving

by Ralph Waldo Emerson

For each new morning with its light,

For rest and shelter of the night,

For health and food, for love and friends,

For everything Thy goodness sends.

Rep. Mike McGhee and Glen Kolkmeyer Candidate Golf Scramble - Tuesday, Nov. 15th at Higginsville Country Club

You are invited to the McGhee-Kolkmeyer Candidate Golf Scramble on Tuesday, Nov. 15th at the Higginsville Country Club.

From Rep. Mike McGhee...

Dear Friends:

I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to please join us for a golf tournament at the Higginsville Country Club. It will be a time to relax and enjoy one of the last days of the fall golf season. With your support, I can return to Jefferson City as Senator of the 21st District and continue to work for the people of Missouri. Glen Kolkmeyer would like to become your new State Representative and carry on the work of the people of District 122. The tournament will be a four-person scramble and is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 15th. Hope to see you there!

Mike McGhee

Registration is at 10:30 a.m. with a hot lunch served at 11. Shot Gun Start at 12 p.m. Awards reception and refreshments following tournament play.

If you would like to sponsor a four-person team or a one person play, please call 816-230-5646.