Please join us for the monthly meeting of Eastside Republican Club on Tuesday, June 9, at 6:30 PM. We’ll meet at the Hilton Garden Inn, 16630 Redmond Way in Redmond. See the Location page for driving directions, a map, and parking information. Food is available from the Fork and Spoke restaurant in the hotel, which is open from 5-9PM for dinner; you can preview the menu on ZMenu. Please RSVP if you plan to attend!
Our special guest speakers for June 9 will be Saul Spady of Cre8tive Empowerment and the King County Quality-of-Life Coalition, who will address us on creative ways to solve the problems that plague Seattle and other urban areas of our county, and Jane Jin, who will share her story as a survivor of the Tiananmen Square massacre and resistance against the Chinese Communist Party. In addition to Saul and Jane, we’ve invited candidates and initiative sponsors to update us on their campaigns and how we can help.
Saul Spady
Saul Spady is a Seattle-based marketing entrepreneur, political activist, and media figure known for his work at the intersection of communications, public policy, and community advocacy. He is the founder and president of Cre8tive Empowerment, a marketing and digital strategy firm established in 2013 that focuses on social media, live events, and creative campaigns for businesses and nonprofit organizations. Through this work, Spady has led initiatives for clients ranging from local startups to major brands, combining advertising, digital outreach, and storytelling,
In the civic arena, Spady is the founder of the King County Quality of Life Coalition, a grassroots bi-partisan initiative aimed at addressing issues such as homelessness, addiction, and public safety through policy reform and community engagement. His political involvement also includes activism in Seattle, notably participating in efforts to repeal the city’s 2018 head tax and supporting various policy campaigns and candidates.
Spady has been active in radio broadcasting, hosting and contributing to talk radio programs in Seattle, including time on KTTH and appearances on stations such as KVI. His media work often focuses on political commentary and public affairs, reflecting his broader engagement in regional and national political discourse, including a congressional campaign.
Jane Jin
Jane Jin, also known as Jin Yang, is a survivor of the Tiananmen Square Massacre and a former Japanese language interpreter for the People’s Liberation Army’s propaganda apparatus — a background that gives her activism against the Chinese Communist Party unmatched moral authority and firsthand insight. As a young woman working inside the PLA’s political messaging system, she witnessed the inner machinery of state control, censorship, and psychological manipulation. Her life changed irrevocably in 1989, when she survived the Tiananmen Square Massacre — an experience that exposed the full brutality of the regime and set her on a lifelong path of truth telling. After escaping China, Jane transformed her trauma into purpose, becoming a fearless advocate who exposes CCP human rights abuses, educates Western audiences about authoritarian influence operations, and amplifies the voices of those silenced behind the Great Firewall. Her work is defined by moral clarity, personal courage, and an unwavering commitment to freedom.
Please RSVP!
If you plan to attend the meeting, please click RSVP to register, and pay online in advance. The cost is $20 per person, but if you pay online in advance you get a 10% discount (just $18). College Republicans and Young Republicans can attend for half price (just $10). These funds go toward covering the cost of our meeting space, including free underground parking. Food is available from the Fork and Spoke restaurant in the hotel, which is open from 5-9PM for dinner; you can preview the menu on ZMenu.
Save the Date for the Annual ERC Picnic!
Please update your calendar with the new date of our annual picnic with the candidates. Unfortunately, all the picnic facilities were booked for our usual second-Tuesday meeting night, so we had to change the date of the picnic this year to Wednesday, July 15th. We will be at Perrigo Park Picnic Shelter and the east side of Redmond, at 9011 196th Ave NE. King County GOP Chair Jolie Lansdowne will be emceeing the picnic, and there will be raffles for great prizes. The club will provide the hamburgers and hotdogs (with a vegan option as well) and the condiments. We are encouraging everyone to bring either a side or a dessert. More information will be posted and registration for the picnic opened after the June meeting.
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