Events in February–May 2017
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Silicon Valley RWF Luncheon Featuring Shane Patrick Connolly Silicon Valley RWF Luncheon Featuring Shane Patrick Connolly
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Thursday, February 2, 2017
The Silicon Valley Republican Women Federated invite you to their February meeting with guest speaker Shane Patrick Connolly, Chief of Staff for San Jose Councilmember Johnny Khamis. His topic will be “A View form the 18th Floor – An Insider’s Scoop on What’s Happening at City Hall in the Bay Area’s Biggest City.” Learn more.RSVP: Please call Doris Sloniker (408) 705-2904 or go online at www.svrwf.org to make your reservations for lunch. Cost: $24. Social begins at 11:30am; Lunch at Noon.
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Santa Clara County Republican Party Committee Meeting Santa Clara County Republican Party Committee Meeting
Wednesday, February 8, 2017The monthly meeting of the Santa Clara County Republican Party. Normally the second Wednesday of the month. Hear about the latest Republican news and events in Santa Clara County. Pre-meeting social 6:30 pm; Committee Meeting 7:00 pm; post-meeting social 8:30 pm (usually at Casino M8trix). Questions? Contact HQ at director@svgop.com or 408-246-6600.
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Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Jason Riley Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Jason Riley
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Tuesday, February 14, 2017
The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley welcomes as their next speaker Jason Riley. He is a columnist for the Wall Street Journal and a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. In 2008 he published Let Them In, which argues for a more free-market oriented U.S. immigration policy. His second book, Please Stop Helping Us, is about the track record of government efforts to help the black underclass. Topic: “The State Against Blacks”.
Mr. Riley earned a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Buffalo. He lives in suburban New York City with his wife and three children.RSVP: Register online. Cost: 2017 Premium Members – Free; 2017 Members – $20 online or $25 at the door; Non-members – $40 online or $45 at the door; $10 for active military and full-time students (show ID at door). Doors open at 6:15pm; Program begins at 7:00pm. More information will be published on their website.
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SVARW Breakfast Meeting Featuring Marc Klaas SVARW Breakfast Meeting Featuring Marc Klaas
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Wednesday, February 15, 2017
The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women will host their breakfast meeting with guest speaker Marc Klaas. Since his daughter Polly Klaas was kidnapped and murdered by a repeat criminal offender in 1993, Marc Klaas has tirelessly fought for the safety and rights of our children. He offers commentary on missing children and victim’s rights for numerous television news shows and newspapers, encourages innovative solutions, and also counsels families of kidnapped children. He will discuss recent and current legislation, some of which puts children at risk. Learn more.RSVP: Purchase tickets online. Cost: $15 (includes buffet breakfast.) Check-in opens at 9:00am; Program begins at 9:30am.
SPARC Dinner Featuring Captain Ronald Fry SPARC Dinner Featuring Captain Ronald Fry
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Wednesday, February 15, 2017
The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC) February dinner meeting will feature U.S. Army Captain and author Ronald Fry. As the leader of “Hammerhead Six” this Green Beret learned skills that he now shares with the private sector to achieve effective and innovative strategies. His topic will be “Think Like a Green Beret, Lessons for Military and Business.”RSVP: For more information and to make your reservation, visit www.sparcgop.org. Early-bird Cost: $40 for members; $45 for non-members, $25 for Students with ID. After February 12th, $45 for members; $50 for non-members.
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State of the Valley Conference with David Brooks State of the Valley Conference with David Brooks
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Friday, February 17, 2017
The Joint Venture Silicon Valley State of the Valley Conference will feature keynote speaker David Brooks. Known for his New York Times columns and his “comic sociology” books, Brooks is also a regular analyst on PBS NewsHour and NPR’s All Things Considered. He will present his view of Silicon Valley’s relationship with the new political order in Washington, D.C. under Donald Trump’s presidency. Learn more.RSVP: Register online. Registration Cost: $150. Nonprofits may register at a reduced rate of $75 (use code NONPROFIT).
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Alameda County Republican Party Leadership Meeting Alameda County Republican Party Leadership Meeting
Tuesday, February 21, 2017This is the monthly leadership meeting of the Alameda County Republican Party. Meetings are normally held on the third Tuesday of each month.
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Town Hall with Assemblywoman Catharine Baker Town Hall with Assemblywoman Catharine Baker
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Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Assembly Member Catharine Baker will hold a joint Town Hall meeting with Senator Steve Glazer.Come ask your legislators questions about current state issues. Learn more and RSVP on Facebook.
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Silicon Valley RWF Luncheon Featuring Wilson Farrar Silicon Valley RWF Luncheon Featuring Wilson Farrar
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Thursday, March 2, 2017
The Silicon Valley Republican Women Federated invite you to their March meeting with guest speaker Wilson Farrar, businesswoman, author and former candidate for Congress. Her topic is “Freedom of Speech: We Must Use it or Lose it!”RSVP: Please call Doris Sloniker (408) 705-2904 or go online at www.svrwf.org to make your reservations for lunch. Cost: $24. Social begins at 11:30am; Lunch at Noon.
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Santa Clara County Republican Party Committee Meeting Santa Clara County Republican Party Committee Meeting
Wednesday, March 8, 2017The monthly meeting of the Santa Clara County Republican Party. Normally the second Wednesday of the month. Hear about the latest Republican news and events in Santa Clara County. Pre-meeting social 6:30 pm; Committee Meeting 7:00 pm; post-meeting social 8:30 pm. Questions? Contact HQ at director@svgop.com or 408-246-6600.
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Tri-Valley RWF Dinner Featuring June Gilliam Tri-Valley RWF Dinner Featuring June Gilliam
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Thursday, March 9, 2017The Tri-Valley Republican Women Federated invites you to their dinner meeting with guest speaker June Gilliam. Born in China, Ms. Gilliam offers honest insights of China to raise awareness of China’s human rights issues.
RSVP: Call Jo Molz at (925) 846-6155 or email rjm911@sbcglobal.net. Cost: $30 for TVRWF Members; $35 for Guests.
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Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Vicki Alger Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Vicki Alger
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Tuesday, March 14, 2017
The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley welcomes as their next speaker Vicki Alger. She is a Research Fellow at the Independent Institute in Oakland, California, and author of the book Failure: The Federal Misedukation of America’s Children. She holds Senior Fellowships at the Fraser Institute, in Vancouver, British Columbia, and the Independent Women’s Forum in Washington, D.C.
RSVP: Register online. Cost: 2017 Members – free; Non-members – $15 online; $10 for active military and full-time students (show ID at door). Doors open at 6:15pm; Program begins at 7:00pm. More information will be published on their website.
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SVARW Breakfast Meeting Featuring Nick Adams SVARW Breakfast Meeting Featuring Nick Adams
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Wednesday, March 15, 2017
The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women will host their breakfast meeting with guest speaker Nick Adams, Founder and Executive Director of The Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness (FLAG). Adams has appeared on virtually every major television and radio program promoting American exceptionalism and combating anti-Americanism worldwide. His topic is “Retaking America: Crushing Political Correctness.”RSVP: Purchase tickets online. Cost: $15 (includes buffet breakfast.) Check-in opens at 9:00am; Program begins at 9:30am.
SPARC Dinner Featuring Professor Tom Campbell SPARC Dinner Featuring Professor Tom Campbell
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Wednesday, March 15, 2017
The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC) March dinner meeting will feature former Bay Area Congressman Tom Campbell. Now serving as a Law and Economics Professor at Chapman College, Campbell has a distinguished career in academia and government. He will provide his perspective on the current U.S. Supreme Court.RSVP: For more information and to make your reservation, visit www.sparcgop.org. Early-bird Cost: $40 for members; $45 for non-members, $25 for Students with ID. After March 12th, $45 for members; $50 for non-members.
Alameda County Republican Party Leadership Meeting Alameda County Republican Party Leadership Meeting
Wednesday, March 15, 2017This is the monthly leadership meeting of the Alameda County Republican Party. Meetings are normally held on the third Wednesday of each month. Social from 6:30 pm; Meeting starts at 7:00.
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Community Budget Meeting with Councilmember Khamis Community Budget Meeting with Councilmember Khamis
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Saturday, March 18, 2017
Join San Jose Councilmember Johnny Khamis for the District 10 Community Budget Meeting.This will be an opportunity to discuss your priorities, learn about the budget, and ask questions about how money is being spent.
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Palo Alto RWF Luncheon Featuring Captain Zach Perron Palo Alto RWF Luncheon Featuring Captain Zach Perron
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Thursday, March 23, 2017The Palo Alto Republican Women Federated will hold their monthly luncheon with guest speaker Palo Alto Police Captain Zach Perron. His topic will be “Increase in Crime in Our Community.”
RSVP: Send check payable to PARWF by March 17 to Jo’Anne Zschokke, 2285 Oberlin Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Cost: $23. Social begins at 11:30am; Lunch at Noon. Questions? Call Jo’Anne at 857-9395. View the invitation for more details.
Piedmont Area RWF Luncheon with Allison Olson on “Why Israel Matters” Piedmont Area RWF Luncheon with Allison Olson on “Why Israel Matters”
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Thursday, March 23, 2017
The Piedmont Area Republican Women Federated invites you to a special luncheon with Allison Olson, Legislative Advocate for the California Federation of Republican Women, who studied counter-terrorism in Israel in 2007. She will discuss topical and current issues, and why it is imperative that we defend the only democracy in the Middle East today.RSVP: For reservations and information, email parwf2010@gmail.com by Friday, March 17. Cost: $35 per person.
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Make California Great Again with Tim Donnelly Make California Great Again with Tim Donnelly
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Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Bay Area Trump supporters and Tea Party activists will join together to inaugurate “Make California Great Again.” The featured speaker will be former Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, author of “Patriot Not Politician.” Other speakers include San Carlos City Councilman Matt Grocott and Tehama County Supervisor Bob Williams. Learn more.RSVP: Reply online. Cost: Ranges from $50 to $150.
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Silicon Valley RWF Luncheon Featuring Supervisor Mike Wasserman Silicon Valley RWF Luncheon Featuring Supervisor Mike Wasserman
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Thursday, April 6, 2017
The Silicon Valley Republican Women Federated invite you to their March meeting with guest speaker Supervisor Mike Wasserman. A businessman for more than 30 years, Mike has proven that balancing budgets and maintaining high-quality public services can be done when the focus is on the people you represent. His topic will be “Santa Clara County: Real. Life. Help.”RSVP: Please call Doris Sloniker (408) 705-2904 or go online at www.svrwf.org to make your reservations for lunch. Cost: $24. Social begins at 11:30am; Lunch at Noon.
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Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Bruce Thornton Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Bruce Thornton
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Tuesday, April 11, 2017
The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley welcomes as their next speaker Bruce S. Thornton, a research fellow at the Hoover Institution. He is a professor of classics and humanities at California State University, Fresno and the author of nine books on a variety of topics. Topic: “The Progressive Dismantling of the Constitutional Order”
RSVP: Register online. Cost: 2017 Members – free; Non-members – $15 online; $10 for active military and full-time students (show ID at door). Doors open at 6:15pm; Program begins at 7:00pm. More information will be published on their website.
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Santa Clara County GOP Lincoln Dinner with Rep. Mimi Walters Santa Clara County GOP Lincoln Dinner with Rep. Mimi Walters
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Wednesday, April 12, 2017
The Santa Clara County Republican Party will host their Annual Lincoln Gala Dinner with guest speaker Congresswoman Mimi Walters. Rep. Walters represents the 45th Congressional District of California and currently serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee. She will provide the latest news from Washington D.C.RSVP: Reply online. Cost: Early Bird Special $100 per person for the Gala Dinner; $250 for the VIP Reception & Dinner. After Wednesday, April 5th, $150 for the Dinner; $300 for the VIP Reception & Dinner. Sponsorships also available. VIP Reception begins at 6pm; Dinner at 7pm.
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Tri-Valley RWF Dinner Featuring Mike Winther Tri-Valley RWF Dinner Featuring Mike Winther
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Thursday, April 13, 2017
The Tri-Valley Republican Women Federated invites you to their dinner meeting with guest speaker Mike Winther, President of the Institute for Principle Studies, a Christian think-tank dedicated to researching and teaching foundational principles of government, economics and history.RSVP: Call Jo Molz at (925) 846-6155 or email rjm911@sbcglobal.net by April 11th. Cost: $30 for TVRWF Members; $35 for Guests.
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SVARW Breakfast Meeting Featuring Chuck Reed SVARW Breakfast Meeting Featuring Chuck Reed
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Wednesday, April 19, 2017
The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women will host their breakfast meeting with guest speaker former San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed. He will address several important topics, including pension debt and the possibility of the Trump Administration withholding funds from sanctuary cities. Learn more.RSVP: Purchase tickets online. Cost: $15 (includes buffet breakfast.) Check-in opens at 9:00am; Program begins at 9:30am.
Piedmont Area RWF “After Five” Event with SMC Prof. Patrick Downey Piedmont Area RWF “After Five” Event with SMC Prof. Patrick Downey
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Wednesday, April 19, 2017
The Piedmont Area Republican Women Federated invites you to a special evening with guest speaker Professor Patrick Downey of St. Mary’s College of Moraga. His topic will be “Sources of Identity Politics.” Known by his students as “the Republican Professor,” Downey is the author of “Desperately Wicked: Philosophy, Christianity and the Human Heart.” Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.RSVP: For reservations and information, email parwf2010@gmail.com by April 17. Cost: $20 per person.
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West Valley RWF Luncheon Featuring Dr. Tommy Tunson West Valley RWF Luncheon Featuring Dr. Tommy Tunson
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Thursday, April 20, 2017
Join the West Valley Republican Women Federated for their monthly luncheon meeting featuring Dr. Tommy Tunson, former Police Chief, veteran, and Department Chair for the Criminal Justice Dept. at CA Southern University in Irvine. View the invitation.RSVP: Cost $24. Reserve your seat by sending your check by April 17th (made payable to West Valley RWF) to Grace Russo at 2393 Karen Drive, #3, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Questions? Call Grace at 408-499-1695.
SPARC Dinner Featuring Hon. George Shultz SPARC Dinner Featuring Hon. George Shultz
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Thursday, April 20, 2017
The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC) April dinner meeting will feature former U.S. Secretary of State and Distinguished Hoover Institution Fellow George Shultz. He will present his autobiography “Learning From Experience.”RSVP: For more information and to make your reservation, visit www.sparcgop.org. Early-bird Cost: $40 for members; $45 for non-members, $25 for Students with ID. After April 17th, $45 for members; $50 for non-members.
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Palo Alto RWF Luncheon Featuring Johanna Talcott Palo Alto RWF Luncheon Featuring Johanna Talcott
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Monday, April 24, 2017The Palo Alto Republican Women Federated will hold their monthly luncheon with guest speaker Johanna Talcott from the Pacific Legal Foundation. Her topic will be “Constitutional Protection and Property Rights.”
RSVP: Send check payable to PARWF by April 18 to Jo’Anne Zschokke, 2285 Oberlin Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Cost: $23. Social begins at 11:30am; Lunch at Noon. Questions? Call Jo’Anne at 857-9395. View the invitation for more details.
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California College Republicans Convention “Startup GOP” California College Republicans Convention “Startup GOP”
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Friday, April 28, 2017 – Sunday, April 30, 2017Join the California College Republicans for their most anticipated event of the year! Their 2017 annual convention, “Startup GOP,” held in Silicon Valley April 28-30, will feature three days of programming, networking, and annual statewide leadership elections.
RSVP: College Republicans $50; guests $100 (registration includes dinner). Register here.
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California College Republicans Convention “Startup GOP” California College Republicans Convention “Startup GOP”
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Friday, April 28, 2017 – Sunday, April 30, 2017Join the California College Republicans for their most anticipated event of the year! Their 2017 annual convention, “Startup GOP,” held in Silicon Valley April 28-30, will feature three days of programming, networking, and annual statewide leadership elections.
RSVP: College Republicans $50; guests $100 (registration includes dinner). Register here.
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California College Republicans Convention “Startup GOP” California College Republicans Convention “Startup GOP”
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Friday, April 28, 2017 – Sunday, April 30, 2017Join the California College Republicans for their most anticipated event of the year! Their 2017 annual convention, “Startup GOP,” held in Silicon Valley April 28-30, will feature three days of programming, networking, and annual statewide leadership elections.
RSVP: College Republicans $50; guests $100 (registration includes dinner). Register here.
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Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Melanie Phillips Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Melanie Phillips
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Tuesday, May 2, 2017
The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley welcomes as their next speaker journalist and Islamic expert Melanie Phillips. Ms. Phillips is the author of “Londonistan” that describes the descent of the historic and strategically critical capital of the United Kingdom into a hub for the promotion, recruitment, and financing of Islamic terror and extremism. Her topic will be “The World in Turmoil: Islamic Spring or Western Spring?”RSVP: Register online. Cost: 2017 Members – free; Non-members – $20 online; $10 for active military and full-time students (show ID at door). Doors open at 6:15pm; Program begins at 7:00pm. More information will be published on their website.
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Silicon Valley RWF Luncheon Featuring Nan Su Silicon Valley RWF Luncheon Featuring Nan Su
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Thursday, May 4, 2017
The Silicon Valley Republican Women Federated invite you to their luncheon meeting with guest speaker Nan Su. He has been a professional engineer, a news commentator, and an activist for China’s human rights. His talk reveals the ancient philosophy embedded in Chinese culture, why the current regime has been trying to wipe out the cultural values, and why an American performing arts group is able to lead the effort to help China rebuild faith and humanity. His topic will be “SHEN YUN – Rebuilding Faith and Humanity.”RSVP: Please call Doris Sloniker (408) 705-2904 or go online at www.svrwf.org to make your reservations for lunch. Cost: $24. Social begins at 11:30am; Lunch at Noon.
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Tri-Valley RWF Dinner Featuring Joseph Sweeney Tri-Valley RWF Dinner Featuring Joseph Sweeney
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Thursday, May 11, 2017
The Tri-Valley Republican Women Federated invites you to their dinner meeting with guest speaker Joseph Sweeney, Civilian Aid to the Secretary of the U.S. Army (No. Cal.) He will discuss “America’s Army.” View the invitation.RSVP: Reply to Phyllis Couper at (925) 462-4931 or email coupclan1962@pacbell.net. Cost: $30 for TVRWF Members; $35 for Guests.
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SVARW Breakfast Meeting Featuring David Wolfe SVARW Breakfast Meeting Featuring David Wolfe
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Wednesday, May 17, 2017The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women will host their breakfast meeting with guest speaker David Wolfe, lobbyist for the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers’ Association. His topic will be “How to Save California from Itself and Start the New Tax Revolt.” Learn more.
RSVP: Purchase tickets online. Cost: $15 (includes buffet breakfast.) Check-in opens at 9:00am; Program begins at 9:30am.
SPARC Dinner Featuring Senator Janet Nguyen SPARC Dinner Featuring Senator Janet Nguyen
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Wednesday, May 17, 2017
The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC) May dinner meeting will feature State Senator Janet Nguyen (R-34), first generation American and the first Vietnamese American in the country to be elected to a State Senate seat. She was recently removed from the Senate Floor for acknowledging the plight of Vietnamese refugees and the harm done by former Senator Hayden’s alliances.RSVP: For more information and to make your reservation, visit www.sparcgop.org. Early-bird Cost: $40 for members; $45 for non-members, $25 for Students with ID. After May 14th, $45 for members; $50 for non-members.
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West Valley RWF Luncheon Featuring Brad Dacus West Valley RWF Luncheon Featuring Brad Dacus
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Thursday, May 18, 2017
Join the West Valley Republican Women Federated for their monthly luncheon meeting featuring Brad Dacus, founder of the Pacific Justice Institute that defends religious liberties and parental rights. View the invitation.RSVP: Reserve your seat by sending your check by May 15th (made payable to West Valley RWF) to Grace Russo at 2393 Karen Drive, #3, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Cost $24. Questions? Call Grace at 408-499-1695.
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Palo Alto RWF Luncheon Featuring Rear Admiral Bitoff Palo Alto RWF Luncheon Featuring Rear Admiral Bitoff
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Wednesday, May 24, 2017
The Palo Alto Republican Women Federated will hold their monthly luncheon with guest speaker Rear Admiral John Bitoff. His topic will be “Restoring Civility to Our Public Debate.”RSVP: Send check payable to PARWF by May 18 to Jo’Anne Zschokke, 2285 Oberlin Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Cost: $23. Social begins at 11:30am; Lunch at Noon. Questions? Call Jo’Anne at 857-9395. View the invitation for more details.
Piedmont Area RWF Luncheon with Senator Joel Anderson Piedmont Area RWF Luncheon with Senator Joel Anderson
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Wednesday, May 24, 2017
The Piedmont Area Republican Women Federated invites you to a luncheon with State Senator Joel Anderson (R-San Diego.) The Senator is leading the opposition to SB 54, the California Sanctuary State bill. He will discuss the implications of this bill that passed the Senate.RSVP: For reservations and information, email parwf2010@gmail.com. Cost: $40 per person.