Events in June–September 2019
-
SFGOP at Union Street Fair SFGOP at Union Street Fair
–
Saturday, June 1, 2019The San Francisco Republican Party invites you to volunteer for voter outreach and registration at the Union Street Fair.
RSVP: Contact Richie Greenberg at volunteers@sfgop.org to join in.
-
Commonwealth Club Presents Secretary George Shultz Commonwealth Club Presents Secretary George Shultz
–
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
The Commonwealth Club will host former U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz in conversation with Dr. Gloria Duffy, President and CEO, The Commonwealth Club. He will discuss his newest book, “Thinking About the Future.”RSVP: More information and tickets are available online. Cost: General Admission Member – $30; General Admission Nonmember – $40; Premium + Book Member – $55; Premium + Book Non-member – $65; Student – $15. Check-in at 11am; Program at Noon.
-
Silicon Valley RWF Summer Luncheon Silicon Valley RWF Summer Luncheon
–
Thursday, June 6, 2019
The Silicon Valley Republican Women Federated invite you to their summer luncheon fundraiser and social. There will be a gift basket raffle and silent auction. Donations are welcome. Learn more.RSVP: Please call Doris Sloniker (408) 705-2904 or go online at www.svrwf.org to make your reservations. Cost: $24. Social begins at 11:30am; Lunch at Noon.
-
Press Conference to Launch Opening of Application Period for Citizens Redistricting Commission Press Conference to Launch Opening of Application Period for Citizens Redistricting Commission
–
Monday, June 10, 2019The CA State Auditor will accept application from June 10 – August 9, 2019 for the Citizens Redistricting Commission. A press conference will be held in San Jose to kick off the process. Participants will include Benson Yeung, Vice Chair of the Santa Clara Republican Party, and representatives of other organizations. Read more.
Other states now embrace the citizens model created by a vote of the people in 2008. The Commission will be made up of 14 members and is tasked with redrawing the district lines for California’s Congressional districts as well as for the State Senate, the Assembly, as well as the Board of Equalization.
-
Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Damien Schiff Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Damien Schiff
–
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley will feature Damien Schiff, Senior Attorney for the Pacific Legal Foundation. His topic will be “In Defense of Property Rights – Protecting Private Citizens Against Government Overrreach.” Learn more.RSVP: Register online. Cost: Free for 2019 Members; $15 for Non-members. $5 for First Time Attendees. Doors open at 6:15pm; Program begins at 7pm.
-
San Jose Chamber PAC Reception San Jose Chamber PAC Reception
–
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
The Business San Jose Chamber PAC invites you to an exclusive event at a historical San Jose estate. Learn more.RSVP: Reply by June 5 to info@businesssanjosechamberpac.org. Cost: Tickets start at $500. Cocktails and appetizers will be provided for this garden event.
-
PRI Presents John Yoo and Steven Hayward PRI Presents John Yoo and Steven Hayward
–
Friday, June 14, 2019
The Pacific Research Institute will present “What’s Wrong with the Universities and Can They Be Fixed?” Join PRI Fellow Dr. Steven Hayward and UC Berkeley Professor John Yoo for a discussion on issues and solutions for restoring integrity at public and private colleges and universities.RSVP: Register online. Cost: Sir Antony Fisher Freedom Society Members: $30; General Admission (Non-Members): $60.
-
Trump Rally Trump Rally
–
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
The Santa Clara County Republican Party invites you to rally with fellow Trump supporters in downtown San Jose.Wear your MAGA hats and bring signs and flags. Then celebrate with fellow Trump supporters at one of two Watch Parties in Campbell and San Jose. Call (408) 246-6600 for more information.
Trump Watch Party Trump Watch Party
–
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
All supporters of President Trump are invited to attend a Watch Party as he announces his re-election campaign for 2020. Learn more.RSVP: Please register for this event by text at (408) 307-7695.
PRI Presents YLC Event with Damon Dunn PRI Presents YLC Event with Damon Dunn
–
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
The Pacific Research Institute will present a Young Leaders Circle event featuring PRI Fellow in business and economics, Damon Dunn. The topic will be, “Is Basic Income the Solution for Rising Poverty and Tech Disruption?”RSVP: Register online. Cost: Free Admission for Member’s of PRI’s Young Leaders Circle and Sir Antony Fisher Freedom Society Members; General Admission (Non-Members): $30. Wine, beer, and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
SFYR Happy Hour SFYR Happy Hour
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Join the San Francisco Young Republicans at their June Happy Hour.Contact: brad.bitler@gmail.com
-
SPARC June Dinner Featuring Nina Salarno Besselman SPARC June Dinner Featuring Nina Salarno Besselman
–
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC) invites you to join them for their June Dinner with attorney and victim rights advocate Nina Salarno Besselman. As author of the Amber Alert to publicize child abductions and Executive Board Member for Crime Victims United, Nina has taken a leadership role to promote victim rights. She will discuss efforts underway to promote public safety, including a California ballot measure to Keep California Safe.RSVP: For more information and to make your reservation, visit www.sparcgop.org. Cost: $40 for Members; $50 for Non-Members; $25 for Students. After June 16: $50 for Members; $60 for Non-members.
-
West Valley RWF Luncheon Featuring Catharine Baker West Valley RWF Luncheon Featuring Catharine Baker
–
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Join the West Valley Republican Women Federated for their luncheon meeting with featured speaker Catharine Baker, Former Assemblywoman, AD 16. She will discuss what Republicans need to learn from the 2018 elections and how to forward into the 2020 elections. Learn more.RSVP: Reserve your seat by sending your check (made payable to West Valley RWF) to Grace Russo, 2393 Karen Drive, #3, Santa Clara, CA 95050 by June 17. Cost $28. Questions or to RSVP, call Grace at (408) 499-1695.
-
SVARW Breakfast Meeting Featuring Karen Watson SVARW Breakfast Meeting Featuring Karen Watson
–
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women (SVARW) will host a breakfast meeting with featured speaker Karen Watson, author, Founder and President of GOPBuzz.com. Her topic will be, “How the Democrats Stole the Black Vote and How the Republicans Can Win it Back!” Learn more.RSVP: Purchase tickets online. Cost: $15 (includes buffet breakfast.) Free to Premium Members. Check-in begins at 9am; Program at 9:30am.
National Review Institute Presents Victor Davis Hanson and Andrew C. McCarthy National Review Institute Presents Victor Davis Hanson and Andrew C. McCarthy
–
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
The National Review Institute will host an event featuring two premier National Review writers, Victor Davis Hanson and Andrew C. McCarthy. Victor Hanson will speak about the current administration from a classicist perspective, drawing on Western literary and historical traditions to understand contemporary politics. Andrew McCarthy will speak about the Mueller investigation, the topic of his forthcoming book.RSVP: Register online. Cost: $250 with sponsorships available. Reception begins at 5pm; Program at 5:30pm; Cocktail Reception at 6:45pm with private dinner to follow for reception and regional forum sponsors.
San Francisco Log Cabin Republicans Monthly Meeting San Francisco Log Cabin Republicans Monthly Meeting
–
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Join the Log Cabin Republicans of San Francisco for their monthly meeting. All are welcome to attend.Questions? Contact logcabinsf@gmail.com.
-
Commonwealth Club Presents Retired U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger Commonwealth Club Presents Retired U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger
–
Monday, July 8, 2019
The Commonwealth Club will host retired U.S. Senator from Minnesota Dave Durenberger. His topic will be “When Republicans Were Progressive.”RSVP: More information and tickets are available online. Cost: General Admission Member – $10; General Admission Nonmember – $20; Student – $8. Check-in at 6:15pm; Program at 7pm.
-
PRI Presents Daniel Hannan UK MEP PRI Presents Daniel Hannan UK MEP
–
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
The Pacific Research Institute will present Daniel Hannan, Member of the European Parliament for the South East of England. He is the Founder and President of the Initiative for Free Trade, a non-profit research foundation based in London that makes the case for free trade, including the potential benefits of Brexit. His topic will be, “The World Turned Right-Way Up: Prospects for a Stronger Alliance After Brexit?”RSVP: Register online. Cost: Sir Antony Fisher Freedom Society Members: $30; General Admission (Non-Members): $60. Registration opens at 11:30am. Books can be purchased at luncheon. For more information, contact Laura Dannerbeck at (415) 250-9206 or ldannerbeck@pacificresearch.org.
Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Col. Kathy Platoni (Ret.) Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Col. Kathy Platoni (Ret.)
–
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley will feature Col. Kathy Platoni (Ret.), War Trauma expert. Her topic will be, “What Really Happened at Ft. Hood?”RSVP: Register online. Cost: Free for 2019 Members; $15 for Non-members. $5 for First Time Attendees. Doors open at 6:15pm; Program begins at 7pm.
-
NR Institute Seeking Regional Fellows in San Francisco NR Institute Seeking Regional Fellows in San Francisco
Deadline to Apply
Monday, July 15, 2019National Review Institute is seeking applicants for its Fall 2019 Regional Fellowship Program in San Francisco. The ideal applicant for the program will be a mid-career professional (ages 35-50), with an interest in developing a deeper understanding of the foundations of conservative thought.. Past participants have represented diverse industries and professions ranging from oil and gas, finance, real estate, medicine, sporting industries, law enforcement, and tech, to education, nonprofits, and the arts.
The program takes place over eight moderated dinner discussions; the 2019 class will run from September to November. Moderators include popular NR writers and leading academics at local universities. The rewards of participating are plentiful and will last a lifetime. The deadline to apply is July 15th. To do that, and to find more information about the Program, go here.
-
SFYR Happy Hour SFYR Happy Hour
Tuesday, July 16, 2019Join the San Francisco Young Republicans at their June Happy Hour.Contact: brad.bitler@gmail.com
-
Commonwealth Club Presents David Gergen Commonwealth Club Presents David Gergen
–
Monday, July 22, 2019
The Commonwealth Club will host David Gergen, Senior Political Analyst, CNN, Founding Director of the Center for Public Leadership, Professor of Public Service, Harvard Kennedy School. His topic will be, “Democracy in Turbulent Times.”RSVP: More information and tickets are available online. Cost: General Admission Member – $25; General Admission Nonmember – $32; Premium Member – $40; Premium Non-member – $47; Student – $8. Check-in at 6:15pm; Program at 7pm.
-
East Valley Congress of Republicans Meeting Featuring Councilman Lan Diep East Valley Congress of Republicans Meeting Featuring Councilman Lan Diep
–
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
The East Valley Congress of Republicans is a chapter of the California Congress of Republicans. They will host a dinner meeting with featured speaker San Jose District 4 Councilmember Lan Diep.RSVP: For more information and to register for this event, contact rsvp@eastvalleygop.com. Dinner will start at 6pm, followed by the meeting.
-
San Francisco Log Cabin Republicans Monthly Meeting San Francisco Log Cabin Republicans Monthly Meeting
–
Wednesday, July 24, 2019Join the Log Cabin Republicans of San Francisco for their monthly meeting. All are welcome to attend.Questions? Contact logcabinsf@gmail.com.
-
Reception for Rep. Michael T. McCaul Reception for Rep. Michael T. McCaul
–
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
You are invited to a reception honoring Republican Foreign Affairs Committee member Michael T. McCaul. Rep. McCaul is from the 10th District in Texas. Learn more.RSVP: Contact Sysan Lilly or Paige Barnes at (866) 789-9223 or email paige@lillyandcompany.com. Cost: $500 with sponsor options.
-
Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Andrew C. McCarthy Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Andrew C. McCarthy
–
Tuesday, August 13, 2019The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley will feature Andrew C. McCarthy, Senior Fellow, National Review and former prosecutor. His topic will be, “The Real Collusion: The Plot to Destroy the Trump Presidency.”RSVP: Register online. Cost: Free for 2019 Premium Members; $25 for Members; $35 for Non-members. $5 for First Time Attendees. Doors open at 6:15pm; Program begins at 7pm. complimentary hors d’oeuvres and light snacks will be served before the program. There will be a no-host bar.
-
PRI Luncheon Featuring Andrew C. McCarthy PRI Luncheon Featuring Andrew C. McCarthy
–
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
The Pacific Research Institute presents a luncheon and discussion with the National Review’s Andrew C. McCarthy. He will discuss his book, “Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency.” His book will be available to purchase at the luncheon.RSVP: Register online. Cost: Sir Antony Fisher Freedom Society Members: $30; General Admission: $60. Registration opens at 11:30am; Luncheon Presentations begins at Noon.
-
Republican Women of San Francisco Present Timothy Snowball Republican Women of San Francisco Present Timothy Snowball
–
Thursday, August 15, 2019
The Republican Women of San Francisco, Federated, will host a reception and dinner featuring Timothy R. Snowball, attorney with Pacific Legal Foundation. His topic will be “Beating Socialism.” Learn more.RSVP: Reply online or send check payable to Republican Women of San Francisco Federated to Joan Leone, 3476 Sacramento Street, #101, San Francisco, CA 94118 by August 8. Cost: $75 for Members; $85 for Non-members. Reception begins at 6pm; Dinner at 6:30pm; Program at 7:30pm.
-
SPARC – SVGOP Annual Picnic Featuring Jessica Patterson SPARC – SVGOP Annual Picnic Featuring Jessica Patterson
–
Sunday, August 18, 2019
This year, SVGOP will co-host with SPARC as they present the Summer Picnic at the spectacular Morgan Manor Estate! The event will feature CAGOP Chair Jessica Patterson. Come enjoy live music, delicious barbecue, and fellow Republicans!RSVP: Purchase tickets to the picnic online. Cost: $50 per adult if purchased by August 16. $60 after August 16 and at the door. Check-in and general reception begins at 11:30am; Lunch at 12:15pm. Visit SVGOP.com to make reservations for their VIP Desserts & Cocktails Reception with Chairwoman Jessica Patterson from 2-3pm. There are opportunities for students to volunteer.
-
SVARW Annual Stars and Stripes Gala SVARW Annual Stars and Stripes Gala
–
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Save the date for the Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women’s Annual Stars and Stripes Gala, featuring an evening with a dinner and music under the stars. Learn more.RSVP: Purchase tickets online. Cost: tickets are $69 for members; $79 for non-members. Sponsorships are available.
-
Log Cabin Club Volunteers Needed for Silicon Valley Pride Festival Log Cabin Club Volunteers Needed for Silicon Valley Pride Festival
–
Sunday, August 25, 2019Volunteers are needed to staff the SVGOP/Log Cabin Republicans booth at the Silicon Valley Pride Festival. Help connect with the community, communicate the Republican message, and register new Republicans.Contact: Shane Patrick Connolly via email or text (408) 569-3883. Shift 1: 11am-3pm; Shift 2: 3pm-7pm.
-
East Valley Congress of Republicans Meeting Featuring Justin Aguilera East Valley Congress of Republicans Meeting Featuring Justin Aguilera
–
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
The East Valley Congress of Republicans is a chapter of the California Congress of Republicans. They will host a dinner meeting with featured speaker Justin Aguilera, businessman and candidate for Congress in 2018.RSVP: For more information and to register for this event, contact rsvp@eastvalleygop.com. Dinner will start at 6pm, followed by the meeting.
-
PRI National TV Broadcast PRI National TV Broadcast
–
Friday, August 30, 2019
The Pacific Research Institute invites you to tune in on C-Span as PRI Senior Fellow Dr. Steven Hayward and UC Berkeley Law Professor John Yoo discuss “What’s Wrong with Universities and Can They Be Fixed?” Learn more.Check your cable listings to find the channel for C-Span in your area.
-
Commonwealth Club Presents Avik Roy, M.D. Commonwealth Club Presents Avik Roy, M.D.
–
Thursday, September 5, 2019
The Commonwealth Club will host Dr. Avik Roy, President of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, and former policy advisor to the Presidential campaigns of Mitt Romney, Rick Perry, and Marco Rubio. A proponent of market forces in health care along with better care for the disadvantaged, Roy will discuss “The Conservative Case for Universal Coverage.”RSVP: More information and tickets are available online. Cost: General Admission Member – $10; General Admission Nonmember – $20; Student – $8. Check-in at 5:30pm; Program at 6:00pm.
-
Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Kay Coles James Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Kay Coles James
–
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley will feature Kay Coles James, President of The Heritage Foundation. Her topic will be, “The Future of the Conservative Movement.”RSVP: Register online. Cost: Free for 2019 Members; $15 for Non-Members; $5 for First Time Attendees. Doors open at 6:15pm; Program begins at 7pm. Light snacks will be served before the program. There will be a no-host bar.
-
Eagle Forum Presents Trevor Loudon Eagle Forum Presents Trevor Loudon
–
Monday, September 16, 2019
The Eagle Forum invites you to a reception and presentation by author and filmmaker Trevor Loudon. His topic will be “The Subversion of America and How to Win it Back in 2020.” Learn more.RSVP: Reply to LoudonSF@gmail.com. Cost: $35.
-
SPARC September Dinner Featuring Jon Coupal SPARC September Dinner Featuring Jon Coupal
–
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC) invites you to join them for their September Dinner with Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. His topic will be, “What Taxpayers Should Know for the Upcoming Election.” Learn more.RSVP: For more information and to make your reservation, visit www.sparcgop.org. Cost: $40 for Members; $50 for Non-Members; $25 for Students. After September 15: $50 for Members; $60 for Non-members.
Commonwealth Club Presents Condoleezza Rice Commonwealth Club Presents Condoleezza Rice
–
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
The Commonwealth Club will host Dr. Condoleezza Rice, former U.S. Secretary of State and the first African-American woman to hold the office. Her topic will be, “Building a Better World.”RSVP: More information and tickets are available online. Cost: General Admission Member – $25; General Admission Nonmember – $35; Premium Member with Book $55; Premium Non-member with Book – $65; Student – $10. Use promo code SVRWF. Check-in at 6:15pm; Program at 7pm.
-
West Valley RWF Luncheon Featuring Julienne Davis West Valley RWF Luncheon Featuring Julienne Davis
–
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Join the West Valley Republican Women Federated for their lunch meeting with featured speaker Actress, Artist, Activist, Julienne Davis. Learn more.RSVP: Reservations will begin Sept. 1st. Cost: $28. Questions? Call Grace at (408) 499-1695.
-
East Valley Congress of Republicans Meeting Featuring Steve Brown East Valley Congress of Republicans Meeting Featuring Steve Brown
–
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
The East Valley Congress of Republicans is a chapter of the California Congress of Republicans. They will host a dinner meeting with featured speaker Steve Brown, businessman, security expert and community volunteer who ran for Mayor of San Jose in 2018.RSVP: For more information and to register for this event, contact rsvp@eastvalleygop.com. Dinner will start at 6pm, followed by the meeting.
New York Times Hosts Forum on California vs. Trump New York Times Hosts Forum on California vs. Trump
–
Tuesday, September 24, 2019The New York Times will host a forum in San Francisco to discuss the 60 legal challenges against the federal government brought by the State of California. Journalists Jennifer Medina, Ivan Penn, and Jose Del Real will answer questions. A similar event will take place on Sept. 25 in Sacramento. Learn more.
RSVP: Reply online. This free event is already at capacity, but those on the Waitlist will be seated on a first come, first seated, basis. Doors open at 6pm but you should arrive earlier to make sure you are seated. Program begins at 6:30pm.
Lincoln Network Presents Evening with Tom Kalil and Dr. Tim Persons Lincoln Network Presents Evening with Tom Kalil and Dr. Tim Persons
–
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Join Lincoln Network for a special evening with Tom Kalil, Chief Innovation Officer at Schmidt Futures and a veteran of two presidential administrations; and Dr. Tim Persons, Chief Scientist at the Government Accountability Office, and a former technical director at the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity and the National Security Agency. They’ll explore questions surrounding the federal government’s role in science and technology, innovation and national security, and how we can build deeper technical expertise in Congress.RSVP: Reply and learn more online. Cost: Free
-
SVARW Breakfast Meeting Featuring Gina Gleason SVARW Breakfast Meeting Featuring Gina Gleason
–
Wednesday, September 25, 2019The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women (SVARW) will host a breakfast meeting with featured speaker Gina Gleason, CAGOP Delegate and past President of the Chino Valley Federation of Republican Women. She will discuss AB 329 and the Comprehensive Sex Education Framework in public schools. Learn more.
RSVP: Purchase tickets online. Cost: $15 (includes buffet breakfast.) Free to Premium Members. Check-in begins at 9am; Program at 9:30am.
-
San Francisco GOP Lincoln-Reagan Dinner with Dinesh D’Souza San Francisco GOP Lincoln-Reagan Dinner with Dinesh D’Souza
–
Thursday, September 26, 2019
The San Francisco Republican Party will host their Lincoln-Reagan Dinner with special guest Dinesh D’Souza.RSVP: Reply online and purchase before the Sept. 19 deadline. Cost: $150 for General Admission; $300 for VIP Admission ($500 for VIP Couple) with sponsorships available.