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Pachyderm Club – March 13
Our next Pachyderm meeting will be on Friday, March 13 at 12 noon at the Polson Rural Fire Station located at 25 Regatta Rd in Polson. Our guest speaker for this meeting will be author Charles Garner. Charles recently published two more books and will be speaking about the books and how they relate to today’s environment. The books will be available for purchase at the meeting for those interested in reading the books and sharing with your fellow Christians.
Author’s Bio:
Charles Garner is an author, curriculum designer, and teacher to the church. His B.A. is in Biblical Studies and Social Science. He holds a Master of Religious Education with emphasis in Biblical Exegesis and Theology. He has authored, edited, or designed over fifty resources and books for use in the
Christian community. His works include A Canary in a Coal Mine co-authored with Dr. John Powers, Beyond Expectations, Profiles from Paul, and It’s NOT Adam’s Fault!. His latest books, The Battle for the Republic and Called to Stand, reveal the sources of the weakening and destruction of the Republic and call on the Christian community to take on the full armor of God and stand their place along the battle line.
He and his wife, Nancy, live in the Northern Rockies of Montana.
Focus of the Meeting:
“The Battle for the Republic”
Every generation of believers faces a defining moment—a point when silence becomes betrayal and conviction demands a voice. The sixteenth century had its moment at Wittenberg, when one man’s courage broke the silence of a fearful church. We have come to that moment in our generation.
The world we inhabit is different in form but not in nature. The idols have changed their faces; the heresies have traded old robes for new rhetoric; yet the spiritual war remains the same. The enemies of truth are not new—they are the old powers of pride, deception, and fear wearing modern names. It’s the oldest lie dressed up in a new suit of clothes.
America is not merely divided—it is being discipled.
Ideas once confined to the margins now shape classrooms, laws, media, and the moral imagination of a nation. Many Christians sense the shift but struggle to name it—much less respond faithfully. The Battle for the Republic reveals how biblical truth, civic responsibility, and moral courage were quietly eroded—and why this unraveling was not accidental, but strategic. Drawing from Scripture, history, and the structure of the American constitutional order, Charles Garner exposes the forces reshaping the culture while clarifying what Christian engagement is—and is not. This is not a call to rage, violence, or theocracy. It is a call to clarity, stewardship, and courage rooted in conviction. Written for pastors, leaders, and thoughtful believers, The Battle for the Republic equips the church to understand the conflict of our moment—and to stand without surrendering either faith or conscience. We are engaged in a spiritual war in which the very souls of people, the Republic, and the church are at stake. This is not a time for retreat or capitulation. It is a time to practice the disciplines of the faith, to put on the whole armor of God, and — having done all — to stand. We claim the field; we do not abandon it. The next Great Awakening will not be imported from history; it will ignite in a remnant who refuses to kneel to the spirit of this age and who bow to Christ alone.
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In Kalispell: Montana’s Failed Tax Structure
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In case you missed it:
The Republican women share pertinent information with county residents once a month. Monday March 2nd we learned how to work on getting the most out of our Medicare benefits. Pictured: Dixie Bisson.
Lake County Republicans prompted the Showboat Cinema in Polson to put on the Melania movie. The turnout of residents – including some beyond Lake County – was great. We filled the theater almost to the brim! What a treat to see scenes from the life of the First Lady! She is so beautiful both inside and out…
The opportunity was also offered to sign up for future information and participation, and to buy tickets for a silent auction.
Note that starting in May, the venue for the LCRW meetings will be the Rural Fire Station.
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The Pachyderm Club has already given you the opportunity to learn what midterm candidates stand for. And more is coming up! See minutes for Finley Warden’s (posted) and Linda Reksten’s (coming soon) presentations – “Pachyderm Club”.
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The role of the judiciary as seen by District Court Judge John Mercer
On January 23, 2026, Pachyderm attendees were pondering the role of the judiciary with the help of Judge John Mercer who has experienced many ends of the spectrum of government work. John Mercer emphasized the importance of judges restraining their power. If they allow politics to be brought into their decisions, they WILL lose respect. Judges should not be biased in their decisions.
John Mercer is going to run in 2026 in order to finish the four years remaining on Judge Cotter’s term.
Meeting minutes posted under ‘Pachyderm Club’
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Great update by County Attorney Lapotka
The meeting minutes from the December 12 presentation is now available under “Who We Are/Pachyderm Club”. For example, great news about signature gathering for ballot initiatives; “There is a new legal requirement for signature gatherers – be aware for the upcoming election. The signature gatherers are required to wear name badges and state who is paying them to collect signatures!”
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MT Supreme Court Candidate, Judge Dan Wilson, met with Lake County residents September 26
Judge Wilson, a true Constitutional Conservative, outlined his thoughts on what is happening in the judiciary and what he wants to do to ensure it does what the Constitution intends for it to do. Read the meeting minutes under “Who We Are/Pachyderm Club”.
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Plan on attending meetings if at all possible with your schedule. There is so much to know and learn. Your part in promoting what you learn could be as simple as telling your friends all about it!
Get involved!
Attend meetings to see how you can help. The wins we now celebrate can be attributed to people who put their hearts into the fight. There are so many ways YOU can contribute!
Local Action Equals National Impact. Stay in the Know!
(>>> General Michael Flynn)
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For minutes from meetings, once typed out, please see the page of each group.
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NOTE! In October Lake County Republican Women will be meeting in the new courthouse annex and perhaps get acquainted with it, guided by Carolyn Hall, Superintendent of Schools.
Times and Locations for All America First Republican Recurring Events
- Lake County Republican Women (LCRW): This group meets the FIRST MONDAY of each month at 12 noon. Starting in May 2026, the venue will be the Rural Fire Hall at 25 Regatta Rd, Polson, Montana. NOTE: LCRW will meet one more time at the Polson Library on April 6, 2026.
- Pachyderms: The Pachyderm Club, the educational branch of the Republican party which features speakers and local officials of all political persuasions, meets the SECOND and FOURTH FRIDAY of each month at 12 noon at the Polson Rural Fire House, 25 Regatta Road, Polson, Montana.
- Lake County Central Committee (LCRCC): The LCRCC meets the FIRST WEDNESDAY of each month at 6:30PM at the Polson Rural Fire House, 25 Regatta Road, Polson, Montana.
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Local Action Equals National Impact. Stay in the Know!
(>>> General Michael Flynn)
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Come join us, and together we will save the Constitutional Republic from anarchy and tyranny!
