CHANGE

During the next weeks you will notice a change in Western Reserve America and Mark Knows It All. We have been working to establish Western Reserve America Group as a 501-(C)-3 non-profit corporation established for the purpose of promoting conservative education in Northeast Ohio. Donations to Western Reserve America will be tax deductible. The stated purpose is as follows:

1) Establish an endowed chair for Constitutional Studies at a local university.

2) Develop a supplemental curriculum for secondary schools emphasizing conservative political thought.

3) Develop in-service materials for educators demonstrating the importance of teaching personal responsibility in the classroom.

4) Establish scholarship funds for conservative high school students who demonstrate excellence in governmental studies and wish to pursue a degree in journalism or education.

A major fund raising campaign will begin mid-January upon completion of the paperwork.

In order to comply with IRS standards, we are “divorcing” political commentary and activity from Western Reserve America to allow it to pursue the educational goals which were the basis of its founding.

Mark Knows It All will now be part of WRAGPAC, a political action committee formed specifically to participate in conservative politics. The nature of this PAC is currently being determined, but it will provide a framework to allow for maximum bang for the buck.

Finally, the ever popular Youngstown Eats will find its own home at YoungstownEats.com beginning March 1. You will still be able to access it through my always insightful and witty weekly mailings, but moving it from a “blog” site to a normalized URL site will allow for a greater readership.

This is an exciting time.  We have some great people on board. I thank each and every one of you for your comments and encouragement.

Mark Mangie