Sashi McEntee for
State Senate
When you look at Sashi McEntee, you see she
radiates enthusiasm. She's ready to put her
business experience and community service to
work, getting results for the people of her
North Bay district.
A surprising thing happened during the
primary election this year. Voters in the
3rd State Senate District threw incumbent
Carole Migden out of office. Now they have a
chance to elect a talented problem solver to
replace her.
As a businessperson, Sashi McEntee runs a
consulting practice, working with businesses
on growth strategy, strategic partnerships
and sponsorships. Two-time past chair of the
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors
Club, she's been at the center of Bay Area
business networking for the past decade,
launching networking groups and events from
Palo Alto to Marin and generating thousands
of dollars in business for participants.
A Bay Area resident since 1997, Sashi was
raised in Los Angeles by Sri Lankan parents.
A family of entrepreneurs, Sashi's parents
instilled in her the values of smart
business, individual freedom and personal
responsibility. As a community leader, Sashi
serves on several boards and committees,
including the ODC/Dance Board of Directors,
Bank of San Francisco Advisory Board and the
Shelter Ridge Homeowners Association Board of
Directors.
Sashi's desire to serve in public office
comes from her passion for building community
and finding solutions. A problem solver and
tireless community activist, Sashi has built
a bipartisan team of issues advisors and
supporters who will work collaboratively to
raise awareness and build support.
Sashi says "What we need is a fresh approach
to problem solving that values the
hard-earned dollars of the taxpayers and a
mindset that drives toward simplicity and
solutions and away from wastefulness and
infighting."
Sashi and her husband, race car driver coach
and American LeMans Series winner David
McEntee, have lived in Mill Valley for the
past 8 years and are expecting their first
child in December.
The 3rd Senate District includes Marin
County, and eastern San Francisco, and part
of Sonoma County. Here is a map.
You can see Sashi in action at the October 7
candidate forum. Please take a look at
Sashi's website,
for more information about her campaign.
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We are now a month away from election day.
But in politics a month can be a lifetime.
There is so much going on that we will do two
newsletters this month. The first will list
events through October 15. We will provide a
mid-month update at that time.
Highlights during the next two weeks include:
- The Sarah Palin vs. Joe Biden debate on
October 2nd. Find a debate party in your
area and attend.
- Sarah Palin visits the Bay Area on
October 5. Tickets are still available. (See
below)
- The Lincoln Club is sponsoring a Bay Area
fundraiser for Abram Wilson on October 6.
Please let me know if you would like to
attend.
- The California Young Republicans are
holding a precinct walk for Dean Andal on
Saturday, October 11. You can make a real
difference by volunteering in this important
race.
- Phone banking for John McCain and Sarah
Palin continues at Victory headquarters
throughout the Bay Area. See below for hours
and contact info.
Please reserve some time on the weekend
before election day to help with
get-out-the-vote. With your help we will win
in November.
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VP Debate Watching Parties
Thursday, October 2
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Vice presidential candidates Sarah Palin and
Joe Biden debate at Washington University in
St. Louis, Missouri from 6 to 7:30 PM. There
will be several parties around the Bay Area
on Thursday to watch the debate. Here are a
few of them. You can find more in the McCain
Nation section of JohnMcCain.com.
Marin Vice Presidential Debate Watching
Party: 5 - 8 PM
The Marin County Republican Party invites you
to a Debate Rally to meet like minded
supporters - bring an undecided friend!
Watch Sarah Palin in action!
Melanie Morgan will introduce the debate at
5:30. The debate starts promptly at 6 PM.
Light refreshments/intense conversation.
Contribution: $15/person (students with
student ID's and those under 18 admitted for
free) to cover costs. Contributions can be
made online here
or at the door. RSVP to
[email protected] or
415-332-3167. Location: 888 4th Street, San
Rafael
Contra Costa VP Debate Watching Parties:
5:30 PM
Lafayette - Tom Del Beccaro's House
Appetizers will be served. Please RSVP to:
[email protected] or 925-209-5250.
Location: 3553 O'Conner Drive, Lafayette
OR
Danville - Judy & Tim Lloyd's
House
RSVP here.
You have to "Opt In" and then select your zip
code. You will later receive an invitation
from Judy Lloyd. Call Judy's cell if you
need to - 925-989-0100 - day of event.
Location: 3011 Griffon Street East,
Danville, CA 94506.
SPARC VP Debate Party - Santa Clara:
5:30 to 8:00 PM
Join the South Peninsula Area Republican
Coalition to watch the Vice Presidential
debate with fellow Republicans, and cheer on
our candidate, Sarah
Palin. The debate begins at 6:00 PM and
lasts for 90 minutes. Appetizers and no-host
bar.
Members $22, non-members $25. Pay in advance
or at the door.
Reserve at [email protected],
650-917-9125, or online here.
Location: David's Restaurant, 5151 Stars and
Stripes Drive, Santa Clara
Menlo Park VP Debate Watching Party:
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Watch the Vice Presidential Debate of a
Lifetime!!! We have reserved the Heated Beer
Garden & Indoor Patio complete with flat
screen TVs. So come early
and bring your family for some food and fun.
FREE EVENT!! (Ok, burgers & the bar's famous
deviled eggs are extra but cheap and tasty!
And please tip the
staff.)
Location: the Historic Dutch Goose Sports
Bar, 3567 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park.
DIRECTIONS: From HWY 101 OR HWY 280 to
Woodside Rd. From Woodside Road go South on
Alameda de las Pulgas. PLEASE ENTER VIA BEER
GARDEN IN REAR OF
RESTAURANT. Day of Event call cell phone:
650-267-9710 if you need help. Earlier call
San Mateo County Republican Party HQ:
650-259-9786.
San Francisco VP Debate Watching Party:
Thursday, October 2, 5:30PM
Please join the San Francisco Young
Republicans and other supporters of
McCain/Palin to watch the Vice Presidential
Debate. We'll be in the main bar section of
JONES - wear your red, white and blue! RSVP
to Mike Antonini at [email protected] or
415-533-2829. Location: Jones Bar, 2400
Lombard St (at Scott), San Francisco
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Victory 2008 Headquarters
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Phone banks are in operation throughout the Bay
Area. Please contact your local Victory HQ
to help.
You may also contact our Victory 2008 Deputy
Regional Political
Director for the Bay Area, Nathan Conrad, for
further
information at 571-438-2465 or [email protected].
PHONE BANKS
ALAMEDA - San Leandro -
510-638-3414 or [email protected]
ALAMEDA - Pleasanton -
510-638-3414 or [email protected]
CONTRA COSTA - Walnut Creek -
925-930-9551 or
[email protected]
MARIN - San Rafael -
[email protected]
SAN MATEO - Burlingame -
[email protected]
SANTA CLARA - San Jose -
408-246-6600 or email [email protected]
SANTA CLARA - Morgan Hill - 408-246-6600 or
email
[email protected]
Many headquarters are doing precinct walks as
well. Please sign up to walk or do a shift
phoning.
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Fundraising Reception for Florida Rep Adam Hasner: Thursday, October 2, 5:30-7:30 PM
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You are cordially invited to a fundraising
reception honoring Florida House Majority
Leader Adam Hasner, State Representative,
District 87.
Maximum Contribution: $500 per person and/or
business (Corporate and personal checks
accepted). Please make checks payable to:
Adam Hasner Campaign Account. Please RSVP by
September 25 to Jamie at [email protected] or
561.212.6662.
Hosted by Linda and Skip Law, 128 Atherton
Avenue, Atherton
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Breakfast with Dean Andal and Tom Cole: Friday, October 3, 7:30 AM
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You are cordially invited to attend a
breakfast with Congressional candidate Dean
Andal and special guest Congressman Tom Cole,
Chairman, National Republican Congressional
Committee.
$35 person. Business attire. RSVP to
Michael Caporusso at
[email protected] . Location:
Castlewood Country Club, 707 Country Club
Circle, Pleasanton
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Walk and/or Drive for Dean: Saturday, October 4, 9:00 AM
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Help Elect Dean Andal to Congress - Our Best
Hope for Positive Representation in
Washington! We'll be driving to homes of
voters valuable to Dean's campaign & leaving
informative, issue oriented door hangers.
Just a couple of hours of your time will make
a BIG difference, & we'll have fun with our
fellow volunteers!
* Help us Plan! * RSVP to
[email protected] or 209-622-4510.
Location: Pacific Funding Office Building,
1210 Central Blvd, Brentwood, CA
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Special S.F. Luncheon with Orson Swindle: Saturday, October 4, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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Please join guest speakers and former Vietnam
P.O.W.s
Col. Orson Swindle (ret.) and Col. Bob Stirm
(ret.)
for a special luncheon and McCain-Palin
campaign update.
Cost is $42.50 per guest, and seating is
limited, so please make your reservation
early. RSVP to Chuck McDougald at
[email protected] . Location:
Marines Memorial Club, Crystal Room, 11th
floor, 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco
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McCain-Palin Unity Rally with Orson Swindle: Saturday, October 4, 3:00-5:00 PM
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You are cordially invited to join the
Vietnamese-American community, the McCain
Asian American Coalition, and Bay Area Vets for
McCain-Palin for a Unity Rally.
Special guest: Mr. Orson Swindle (POW
1966-1973 North Vietnam).
For more information, please contact Bill
Applegate at 415-637-8070 or David Mac at
408-313-7831. Location: 775 North 10th St.
Suite 116, San Jose
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Burlingame Brunch with Governor Sarah Palin: Sunday, October 5
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McCain-Palin Victory California invites you
to a brunch with the Vice Presidential
Nominee, Governor Sarah Palin. 10:30 AM Host
Committee Reception; 11:00 AM Brunch.
Individual tickets $1000 per person; higher
options available. All RSVP's and
contributions must be received by Wednesday,
October 1, 2008. No RSVP's or contributions
will be taken at the door. For additional
information or questions, please see attached
reply form or contact Caitlin Ashlock at
[email protected] or 310-309-2101.
** Please arrive with ample time due to
security measures. ** Location: Hyatt
Regency, 1333 Bayshore Highway, Burlingame,
California
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Lincoln Club Reception for Abram Wilson: Monday, October 6, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
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The Lincoln Club of Northern California
cordially invites you to an evening reception
for 15th State Assembly District Candidate
Abram Wilson. $500 per
person and up. For information or to RSVP
contact Dylan George at 415-422-0450.
Location: The home of Lincoln Club Partisan
Affairs Committee Chairman John and Carol
Hamilton, Woodside, CA
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Jewish Community Presidential Voter's Forum - Election 2008: Monday, October 6, 7:00 PM
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The community is invited to this very
important forum. Co-sponsored by: Republican
Jewish Coalition, Jewish Community Relations
Council, Raoul
Wallenberg Democratic Club, and Congregation
Emanu-el. Please come with your questions as
we examine the policies of Senators McCain
and Obama and their views on the issues of
concern to the Jewish community.
Panelists Larry Greenfield, California
Director, Republican Jewish Coalition and
Jeff Bleich, Democratic Representative.
Moderator Michael Krasney, KQED
Radio Host.
More information: Jessica Trubowitch at
[email protected].
Location: Congregatin Emanu-el, 2 Lake
Street (at Arguello), San Francisco
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Second Presidential Debate: Tuesday, October 7, 6 PM
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Town hall format. Where: Belmont University,
Nashville, Tennessee
San Mateo Debate Party: Tuesday, October
7, 6 - 9 PM
The Debate Party for can be found at
www.johnmccain.com by going to McCain Nation
or email Connie Chaltas at
[email protected] . The debate itself
starts at 6 PM. Bring friends! We may do a
little phone banking too. Location: Round
Table Pizza in San Mateo
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League of Women Voters SD3 Candidate Forum: Tuesday, October 7, 6 - 7 PM
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Republican Sashi McEntee and Democrat Mark
Leno will face questions from the League of
Women Voters of San Francisco/Marin and the
public during a Candidate Forum. They are
seeking the 3rd State Senate District seat,
which includes portions of San Francisco,
Marin, and Sonoma.
The moderator is veteran broadcaster Nicole
Sawaya. All are welcome. The forum will be
rebroadcast on public access cable stations
and have video online at www.SFvotes.org .
Location: San Francisco Main Public Library,
Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin Street, San
Francisco
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Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley presents Steve Frank: Tuesday, October 7, 7:00 PM
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Political consultant and newsletter publisher
Steve Frank will discuss state and national
politics, and the election four weeks off.
First time guests are free; non-members are
$10. Check in: 6:30 PM, meeting begins at
7:00 PM. Where: American Legion Hall, 958
Homestead Road, Santa
Clara. For more information, visit:
www.theconservativeforum.com
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Palo Alto RWF Lunch with Dr. Gloria Hom on Propositions: Wednesday, October 8, 11:30 AM
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You are invited to join the Palo Alto
Republican Women Federated members at their
lunch meeting. Dr. Gloria Hom, chairwoman of
the Mission College Economics Department for
35 years, will explain the ballot
propositions. 11:30 AM social, 12:00 luncheon.
Cost: $20. Food choices: Florentine Breast
of Chicken, Shrimp Louie, or Italian Style
Baked Cannelloni. To reserve: Make check
payable to PARWF and mail with food choice
to: Nat Hanson, 341 Richelieu Court, Los
Altos CA 94022. Deadline: Wednesday,
October 1. Questions: Nat at 650-941-0445.
Location: Michaels at Shoreline, Mountain View
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East Contra Costa County Republican Women Luncheon: Thursday, October 9, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
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Guest Speaker: Brad Dacus, Pacific Justice
Institute. His topic: Updates on cases PJ
attorneys are working on in California, plus
election
issues, including
Prop 8. Cost $20. RSVP to Lynne Willenburg
by Oct. 2 at 925-634-7826. Location: The
Nines Restaurant, Brentwood Golf Club, 1740
Balfour Road, Brentwood
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Dhillon '08 Reception with Tom Campbell: Thursday, October 9, 6:00 to 8:00 PM
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Harmeet Dhillon for Assembly hosts a special
guest, former Congressman and recent Berkeley
business dean Tom Campbell. Hors d'oeuvres
will be served. To learn more about Harmeet
and her campaign, please visit
www.dhillon08.com
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Suggested contribution: $100 Supporter, $250
Friend, $1000 Patron. RSVP to Dhillon for
Assembly at [email protected] or 415-706-0407.
Location: the new Amber India Restaurant,
25 Yerba Buena Lane (off Market St between
2nd St and 3rd St), San Francisco
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CYR Walk for Dean Andal: Saturday, October 11, 9 AM
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Come join the California Young Republicans
for a Walk for Dean Andal for Congress. For
more information, contact Jenniffer at
[email protected] or 510-579-9197.
Meeting Place: Pleasanton GOP Victory Office,
4637 Chabot Dr, Suite 102, Pleasanton
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Cordi for Congress Fundraiser: Sunday, October 12, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
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The Cordi for Congress Campaign and Len
Duncan cordially invite you to a fundraiser
for Joyce Stoer Cordi for election to the U.
S. Congress, 15th District. Hors d'oeuvres,
soft drinks and wine will be served.
Suggested donation $100, couples $150. RSVP
& information: Len Duncan 408-499-1979;
[email protected]; or to
[email protected] . Location: The
Duncan residence, 1317 Echo Valley Drive, San
Jose, California 95120 (see directions attached)
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Election 2008: Jewish Vote Forum in the East Bay: Sunday, October 12, 6:30 PM
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The community is invited to a very important
Jewish Vote Forum: Election 2008 sponsored by
the Republican Jewish Coalition, Jewish
Community Relations Council - East Bay ,
Tri-Valley Democratic Club, Contra Costa JCC,
and the Jewish Community Federation of the
Greater East Bay.
Please come with your questions as we examine
the policies of Senator John McCain and
Senator Barack Obama and their views on the
issues of concern to the
Jewish community.
Moderator: Dan Cohen, President, Full Court
Press Communications. Panelists: Larry
Greenfield, California Director of the
Republican Jewish Coalition, and Larry Magid,
California Democratic Party.
6:30 PM Refreshments; 7:00 - 9:00 PM Program.
ALL ARE WELCOME! Please RSVP to Myrna
David, JCRC Regional Director at
[email protected] or 510-839-2900x217.
Location: Contra Costa Jewish Community
Center, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut
Creek
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Republican Jewish Coalition East Bay Luncheon with Larry Greenfield: Monday, October 13
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Come to meet fellow Jewish Republicans and
hear a special update from RJC California
Director Larry Greenfield on "Election 2008".
No-host luncheon.
Please call the RJC CA office to RSVP at
310-478-0752. Location: Per Tutti, 3576 Mt.
Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
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Ygnacio Valley RWF Mixer with Larry Greenfield: Monday, October 13, 5:30 - 8:00 PM
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The Ygnacio Valley Republican Women Federated
host a Mixer/Cocktail Party with guest
speaker Larry Greenfield, California Regional
Director of the Republican Jewish Coalition,
speaking on "Election 2008: American Hero v.
American Idol". No host bar.
YVRW members $25, non-members $30.
Reservations: Barbara Allen at 925/672-5061.
Location: Zio Fraedo's Restaurant, 611
Gregory Lane, Pleasant
Hill
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Third Presidential Debate: Wednesday, October 15, 6 PM
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Domestic Policy Focus. Where: Hofstra
University, Hempstead, New York
There will several parties around the Bay
Area on Thursday to watch the final
presidential debate. Here are a couple of
them. You can find more in the McCain
Nation section of JohnMcCain.com.
Marin Presidential Debate Watching Party:
Wednesday, October 15, 5 - 8 PM
The Marin County Republican Party invites you
to a Debate Rally to meet like minded
supporters - bring an undecided friend!
Watch John McCain demonstrate his domestic
policy expertise! Light refreshments/intense
conversation. The debate starts promptly at
6 PM.
Contribution: $15/person (students with
student ID's and those under 18 admitted for
free) to cover costs. Contributions can be
made online here
or at the door. We need RSVP's to
[email protected] or
415-332-3167. Location: 888 4th Street, San
Rafael
SPARC Debate Party in Mountain View:
Wednesday, October 15, 5:30 to 8:00 PM
Come watch the Presidential Debate With
fellow Republicans, and cheer on our
candidate, John McCain. Cheese and crackers;
no-host bar. The debate begins at 6:00 PM
and lasts for 90 minutes. Cost: Free.
Location: Michaels at Shoreline, 2960 N.
Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View
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October Calendar
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Abram Wilson for Assembly Precinct
Walking: Every weekend
The Wilson Campaign will be walking every
weekend until Election Day! There will be
walks in the following areas: Contra Costa -
Walnut Creek, Alamo, Danville, Brentwood,
Oakley, Byron and Discovery Bay. Alameda -
Livermore. HQ: 2410 Camino Ramon, Suite
110, San Ramon Ca 94583. Please call
925-867-3474 or email
[email protected] if you can help.
First Day for Mailing Absentee Ballots:
Monday, October 6
Monthly Meeting of SVGOP: Wednesday,
October 8, 7:00 PM
Come meet fellow Republicans at our Silicon
Valley GOP gathering. Location: Newton
Auditorium, County Admin Bldg, 70 West
Hedding St, San Jose (at the
intersection of N First and Hedding).
Greg Conlon TV Appearance: Wednesday,
October 8, 7:30 PM
Congressional candidate Greg Conlon appears
on "Issues Today" on public cable channel 15
in San Jose and Campbell.
The Contra Costa Council AD 15 Candidates
Forum featuring Mayor Abram Wilson: Friday,
October 10, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Ticket Price: Members $35 and Non-Members
$50. Contact: Contra Costa Council at
925-246-1880. Location: Round Hill Country
Club, 3169 Round Hill Road, Alamo
Marin County Republican Central Committee
Monthly Meeting: Thursday, October 30, 7:00 PM
Where: Villa Inn, 1600 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael
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Save The Date!
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Lamorinda Republican Women Luncheon
Meeting with Charles Bell: Thursday, October
16, 11:30 AM
The Lamorinda Republican Women, Federated
host attorney Charles Bell, General Counsel
to the California Republican Party and senior
partner of Bell,
McAndrews & Hiltachk, LLP. Featured topic:
"All the Answers to All the Questions You
Have About the Republican Party, Politics and
the Law"
11:30 AM - Arrival/Networking, 12:00 -
Luncheon, 12:30 - Speaker. Cost: $25
luncheon/$15 speaker only. Reservations
required - please call 925-254-8617 by
Thursday, October 9. Location: Orinda
Country Club, 315 Camino Sobrante, Orinda
Republican Women Host Mary Bono Mack and
Dean Andal: Thursday, October 16, 5:30
PM
This event is hosted by the Republican
Women's Federated Groups of Contra Costa and
Alameda Counties. Special guests are
Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack and
congressional candidate Dean Andal. Hors
d'oeuvres, no host cocktails.
Cost: $25. RSVP to: Marilyn Bradley, 116
Sedgefield Court, San Ramon, CA 94583. Make
check payable to: CFRW-NDVI. Location:
Blackhawk Country Club, 599 Blackhawk Club
Drive, Danville
LWV Candidates Forum in Palo Alto:
Saturday, October 18, 2:00 PM
The League of Women Voters of Palo Alto
presents a Meet the Candidates Q&A.
Assembly Candidates Annalisa Temple
and Ira Ruskin. State Senate Candidates
Blair Nathan and Joe Simitian.
Location: Unitarian Universalist of Palo
Alto, 505 E. Charleston Rd., Palo Alto.
Flyer
Hors D'Oeuvres Reception in Honor of Abram
Wilson: Monday, October 20, 6 - 8 PM
Featuring Special Guests: Insurance
Commissioner Steve Poizner, Assembly Minority
Leader Mike Villines, and Assemblyman Guy
Houston. $250 per person,
$3600 for Hosts.
Please R.S.V.P. to The Bovee Company at
916-498-9223 ext. 735. Please make checks
payable to: Friends of Abram Wilson, ID#
1298169, 1127 11th Street, Suite 310,
Sacramento, CA 95814. Location: Canyon View
Dining Hall, 680 Bollinger Canyon Way, San Ramon
72-Hour Get Out The Vote Program: Saturday,
November 1 to Tuesday, November 4
Election Day: Tuesday, November 4
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Be sure to visit my website for the latest information:
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