NSRF March 2013 Newsletter

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North Suburban Republican ForumMarch, 2013

www.NorthSuburbanRepublicanForum.com www.NorthSuburbanRepublicanForum.org

We'll meet on Saturday, March 9th from 9:00-10:30 am at a new location, the Valley Bank & Trust in

Brighton. It's located at 4900 East Bromley Lane in Brighton (I-76 & Bromley) right behind Wendys.

See the map on the next page to see exactly where its situated.

Our featured speaker is Geraldine (Jerry) Rasmussen of the Colorado Oil& Gas Association. Shell explain what Fracking is, how it works tobenefit our energy needs, and answer your questions.

Admission is only $3 per person and you can pay your 2013 dues of $20. The doors open at 8:30am so come join us and

bring a friend or two for a good time with like-minded people. A continental breakfast with donuts, pastries, deviled eggs

fruit, coffee, orange juice, and water is included with your $3 admission.

NSRF upcoming calendar in 2012:

April 13Well hear whats happening on the Education front from various Board of Education members

May 11Our local Colorado State Legislators will update us as the current session ends

June 8 -- Adams County Commissioner Erik Hansen explains how the new districts for commissioner will work

July 13Immigration Issues

August 10RTD and FasTraks update for the North Metro LineSeptember 14Local candidates running for Board of Education and City Council

October 12City Council members updating us on their local issues

November 9Possible candidates for Governor or U.S. Senate

If you have a smart phone, use a bar code app for the QR code on the left, it will take you to our

web site,www.NorthSuburbanRepublicanForum.com
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This newsletter has a conservative Republican viewpoint. It may or may not reflect the views of the NSRF Board of Directors. It is

intended for the thoughtful consideration of our members to inform and educate, and as potential discussion starters.

Table of Contents:

If you havent checked out our web site, these are the latest articles that have been posted

March calendar

What is Fracking?

How to get involved in local politics

How to get involved with the Republican Party

Adams County voter information

Elected officials

NSRF Board of Directors

NSRF $20 yearly membership application

If you havent checked out our web site (www.NorthSuburbanRepublicanForum.org), these are

the latest articles that have been posted: Liberty Tracker Newsletter Issue No. 13-007

Colorado Democrats gun liability plan is wishful thinking
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Gun Control for DummiesIts Common Sense

In separating gun-control bills, Democrats reveal strategy

Colorado Secretary of States Uniform Voting System Advisory Committee

Cadman Response to Morse Gun Bill

Has Liberalism won in America?

Colorados Legislative Scorecard Feb 25 Mar 1

Who is Responsible For The Sequester?

Just the Fracks, Maam Suck It Up Buttercup: Lynn Bartels Blasts Whining Democrats Double Standard on Controversial Rape

Comments

Colorado: Secret energy lab spawns million dollar government employee

Graham Contracting Limited bids on RTDs North Metro Rail line

Adams County correcting errors in billing

Liberty Tracker Newsletter Issue 13-006

ObamaCare and the 29ers

Another gun-products maker promises to follow Magpul out of Colorado

GOP = Greater Opportunity Party

Obama Blame Games

Federal Spending Without & With Sequester Cuts Rape comment by Rep. Joe Salazar reaps viral reaction

Columbine Survivor Pens Bold Open Letter to Obama Rejecting Gun Control: Whose Side Are YouOn?

Liberty Tracker Newsletter Issue 13-005.1

Tensions boiling over in Adams 12 School District

Colorado Legislator Phone Numbers

Report: Colorados public worker pension fund not fiscally sound

Colorado lawmakers move forward on new gun-control measures

Running for office

A Quote from Samuel Adams Liberty Tracker Issue: 13-005

Election Day registration is not for Colorado

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Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is the process of extracting natural grass fromshale rock layers deep within the earth. Fracking makes it possible to produce natural gas extraction in shale plays

that were once unreachable with conventional technologies. Recent advancements in drilling technology have led to

new man-made hydraulic fractures in shale plays that were once not available for exploration. In fact, three

dimensional imaging helps scientists determine the precise locations for drilling.

Horizontal drilling (along with traditional vertical drilling) allows for the injection of highly pressurized fracking fluids

into the shale area. This creates new channels within the rock from which natural gas is extracted at higher than

traditional rates. This drilling process can take up to a month, while the drilling teams delve more than a mile into the

Earths surface. After which, the well is cased with cement to ensure groundwater protection, and the shale is

hydraulically fractured with water and other fracking fluids

What chemicals are used in fracking?Its often the most hotly debated question in the quest for natural gas. Much of the argument against natural gas drilling

known as fracking is that the chemicals used during the process could have detrimental effects on the surrounding

environment. The chemicals that gas companies use - which can include water, sand, salt, citric acid, benzene or lead,

according to a federal report can be hazardous if not properly isolated and stored. However, state and federal
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lawmakers are working to establish a system of rules to regulate the drilling, and most gas and oil companies have said

maintaining the environment and preventing leaks are paramount concerns for them as well.

What is in fracking fluid?When conducted properly, fracking is a safe and strategic operation that is rapidly expanding the worlds access to

natural gas, said Methanol Institute Executive Director Gregory Dolan on the topic of fracking fluids. Methanol is abiodegradable chemical and an essential component in the fracking process that for all practical purposes poses no

risk.

What chemicals are used in fracking?Many people worried about what chemicals are used in fracking cite the potential danger of a hypothetical scenario

wherein fluids leaking into the groundwater as the primary reason for their concern. However, there are many

misconceptions about what is fracking water and how it is collected and disposed of after it has been pumped into

the shale to release natural gas trapped inside.

What is fracking water?Once the fracturing process is over, the water rises back to the surface, forced upward by the geologic formations

pressure, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Then, the fluids are stored in pits or tanks to be

treated if the water is to be discharged into surface water or is injected deep underground. Both options are

regulated by EPA departments, and many states are working to revise or create their own laws overseeing gas

drilling operations in their areas.

A 2004 study from the EPA investigating the environmental impact of disposing what chemicals are used in fracking

into coalbed methane production wells found no confirmed cases of drinking water wells quality being compromised

as a result.

Where fluids are injected, EPA believes that groundwater production, combined with mitigating effects of dilution

and dispersion, adsorption, and biodegradation, minimize the possibility that chemicals included in fracturing fluids

would adversely affect [underground sources of drinking water], the study noted.

What is hydraulic fracking?As The Associated Press reported in August, one Halliburton executive drank a new recipe for hydraulic fracking

fluid at a conference by the Colorado Oil and Gas Association. The intent was to quash fears about what is hydraulic

fracking and the chemicals that are used Halliburtons development uses food industry materials by showing

how safe they can be.

The thing I took away is the industry is stepping up to plate and taking these concerns seriously, Ken Carlson, a

Colorado State University environmental engineering professor, told the AP. Halliburton is showing they can get the

same economic benefits or close to that by putting a little effort into reformulating the fluids.


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Types of Shales:

Bakken Shale is a formation of oil

deposits that spread across Montana, North

Dakota and parts of Saskatchewan. It is

estimated that billion s of barrels of oil could

be extracted from the shale, and that natural

gas is contained within the formation as well

Barnett Shale is primarily a source natura

gas although it also contains oil located

in North Texas, which houses more than

17,000 wells. Seeking Alpha says the shale

is responsible for recreating the natural gas

business for North America, and even for

Europe and Asia.

Eagle Ford Shale is the deposit of natural

gas and oil that spans the south of Texas

and the states coastline. Unlike other formations, operators equally focus on extracting condensate, crude oil and

natural gas liquids, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Haynesville Shaleis East Texas, Southwestern Arkansas and Northern Louisianas deposit of natural gas,

located more than 10,000 feet below the earths surface, according to the Louisiana Department of Natural

Resources. The DNR said the formation was once considered too costly to explore, but the development of

hydraulic fracking has opened the region to drilling.

Marcellus Shale lies under the Appalachian Basin, and spreads across New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West

Virginia, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky. It contains approximately 410 trillion cubic feet of shale gas,

according to the EIA.

What is oil fracking?Oil fracking is the development of an oil field through a process similar to that of fracking for natural gas. The sole

difference here, however, stands in the type of fuel being developed. Wells can produce oil only, natural gas only, or

both oil and natural gas.

What is fracking water?Fracking water makes up around 90% of the fracturing fluid used on a daily basis at drilling sites around the United

States. All fluids, including fracking water, is recovered and recycled in a closed process. Often this water is

reprocessed, however when the fracking water is removed from the system it is disposed of according to federal,

state, and local laws.

What is fracking for natural gas?Fracking for natural gas, as opposed to oil fracking, taps into vast resources around the United States. These

resources, or shale plays, are ancient oceans that have formed into very hard shale deposits. Fracking for natural
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gas, through recently engineered, and quite advanced technical capabilities, has allowed for the domestic energy

industry to estimate shale play holdings in the order of 750 trillion cubic feet of technically recoverable shale gas.

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How to Get Involved in Local Politics

Sometimes it's hard to imagine one person making a difference in this world. A lot of challenges face oursociety. Some are huge, some are more manageable, but all require the action of at least one person

Start making the world a better place by being that person on the local level. Get involved in locapolitics and see the world change before your eyes.

o 1 Participate in town meetings. Mingle with local, state and federal politicians.Learn about the issuesfacing your community. Meet others who support the same causes you do. Voice your opinion and see

what offices in politics appeal to you.

o 2 Show your support of the political system by voting in every election. More importantly, bring others tothe polls with you. Talk about the issues with people and inspire them to let their opinions be heardthrough theirvotes .

o 3 Help out at a local political office. It doesn't matter if you are a Republican, Democrat or a member ofthe Green Party, all political parties need volunteers. Work one on one with them and learn the politicalprocess. Network with others involved in local politics. Get in on the ground floor and learn the ropes.Look into volunteering for organizations who promote causes like the environment, health care, campaignfinance orimmigration reform .

o 4 Start your own political organization. Whether it's a local off-shoot of a nationwide campaign or it'sspecific to a cause no one has addressed politically, get it going. Involve your friends and family. Have
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rallies, fundraisers, seminars or even a bowling night. The idea is to spread your passion for the cause andget others to join you.

o 5 Start a petition on the Internet. Instead of knocking on doors or stopping people at the mall, get peopleinvolved with an online petition. Involve yourself in online political blogs. Post your opinions and getothers to join in with you.

o 6Put yourself out there and run for local office. Civic offices come up for re-election all the time. Find aposition you know you could excel in and start your campaign. Call your local political party and ask ifthere are offices up for election. Take to the streets and let people know you are the person for the job.

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How to Get Involved in the Republican Party

There are a variety of reasons to get involved in the efforts of the Republican Party. You might believe ingun rights, be pro-life, or wish for fewer taxes. Of course, you may simply think that the Democratic

Partys choices for candidates at the presidential, senatorial, or congressional level are not the bestchoices. There are any number of reasons and issues to get involved with the Republican Party, so when

you are ready to join, follow these steps..

o 1 Have a validvoter registration card and if you dont have one, get one. If you feel strongly about thisparty and their beliefs, register as a Republican. However you dont have to register as a Republican if youdon't want to. You can register as an NPA, (no party affiliation) as an Independent or even a Democrat.

o 2 Do as much research as possible on the Republican Party. Make sure that the issues the partyrepresents are issues that you believe in and that the candidates representing the party are people youhold in high regard.
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o 3 You may wish to support a particular candidate for local government, or state government or you maywant to support Republican candidates for theU.S. Senate , or Congress and perhaps even the RepublicanPartys presidential candidate. Once you have figured out at what level you wish to participate, contact theappropriate party office and ask how you can get more involved.

o 4 When you contact the appropriate party office, make sure you have a plan for how you want to beinvolved in the Republican Party. Your involvement could be as simple as making a donation, or you could

volunteer your time by handing out literature or manning a phone at a call center. Most people involved in

the Republican Party are volunteers. You may wish to become some sort of aid or spokesperson for aparticular candidate as well, but these positions are usually staffed by people close to the candidate. Thesepositions usually require some sort ofeducation in politics, law or the media.

o 5 Joining a Republican state party might be just the ticket for you. You can volunteer to answer phones,pass out literature, or something as simple as making a donation. This is all that is required to join yourstate's Republican party. Also, your Republican state party will deal with issues in your state that may becloser to your areas of interest.

o 6Join the Republican National Committee. You can go right to their website and enter in yourinformation (see Resources). Tell them a little bit about yourself and what you would like to do for their

organization. You may want to become a volunteer or even take a job with the Republican NationalCommittee.

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NSRF Board of Directors & Term expires Email Address TelephoneJohn Lefebvre-2012 President [email protected] 303-451-5558

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Phil Mocon-2012 Secretary [email protected] 303-452-4709

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Gary Mikes-2013 Membership [email protected] 303-252-1645

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