Events in October 2020–January 2021
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SVARW Friday Forum with Steve Frank SVARW Friday Forum with Steve Frank
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Friday, October 2, 2020
The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women (SVARW) will host a virtual briefing with featured speaker Steve Frank.RSVP: Register online. Access information will be sent to registered guests.
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SD 13 Candidate Alex Glew to Participate in Silicon Valley Organizing Ctte Candidate Forum SD 13 Candidate Alex Glew to Participate in Silicon Valley Organizing Ctte Candidate Forum
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Sunday, October 4, 2020
State Senate District 13 Republican Nominee Alex Glew will be one of the featured candidates in the Silicon Valley Organizing Committee Candidate Forum.RSVP: Register online to watch the event and be sure to mark “Vote Alex Glew” as your Institution.
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CCR, SPARC & Other Chapters Virtual Preview of the General Election Featuring Lanhee Chen CCR, SPARC & Other Chapters Virtual Preview of the General Election Featuring Lanhee Chen
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Monday, October 5, 2020The California Congress of Republicans
, SPARC and other Bay Area CCR chapters will host a virtual briefing on the 2020 General Election, including what every voter needs to know about the twelve ballot measures, featuring Hoover Institution’s Lanhee Chen.RSVP: Register for this free briefing at this link.
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The Vice Presidential Debate The Vice Presidential Debate
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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
The vice presidential debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris will take place at The University of Utah in Salt Lake City. The moderator will be Susan Page of USA Today.Check the BayAreaGOP calendar for debate watch parties.
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Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Kurt A. Schlichter Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Kurt A. Schlichter
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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley will host a free Zoom presentation by Kurt A. Schlichter, Retired Army Colonel, Senior Columnist at Townhall.com, Author, Commentator, and Stand-up Comic. He will discuss “The Coming Crisis and the Path to Conservative Victory.”RSVP: Sign up online. The event is free, but registration is required. A receipt will be emailed with further instructions to access the presentation.
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Republican Club of the Villages: Dr. Gloria Hom Reviews the Propositions Republican Club of the Villages: Dr. Gloria Hom Reviews the Propositions
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
The Republican Club of the Villages hosts Dr. Gloria Hom, professor and economist, to review the state ballot propositions in a Zoom meeting.Here is the info:
Meeting ID: 890 8746 4847
Passcode: 282445Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
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Cancelled – The Second Presidential Debate Cancelled – The Second Presidential Debate
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Thursday, October 15, 2020
The second presidential debate will take place at The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, Florida. The moderator will be Steve Scully of C-SPAN. This debate will take the form of a town meeting, in which the questions will be asked by citizens from the South Florida area.Check the BayAreaGOP calendar for debate watch parties.
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The Third Presidential Debate The Third Presidential Debate
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Thursday, October 22, 2020The third presidential debate will take place at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. The moderator will be Kristen Welker of NBC News.Check the BayAreaGOP calendar for debate watch parties.
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Red Wave Trump Car Rally Red Wave Trump Car Rally
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Sunday, October 25, 2020
Tired of the attacks on America, the Constitution and your rights? Come join the Car Rally on Sunday.Meet at a closed Health Club parking lot at 11am; then the Caravan will start at 11:30. The route will be given out once you arrive. Decorate your cars anyway you like with signs or car flags supporting America, Trump or the Police.
The cars will line up in the parking lot instead of piling into spaces so we can get out of the parking lot quicker.
Please be sure to sign the RECALL NEWSOM PETITION before or after Rally!
Host: Dottie Polyniak
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SVARW Breakfast Meeting with Mark Meuser SVARW Breakfast Meeting with Mark Meuser
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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women (SVARW) will host a breakfast meeting featuring Mark Meuser, election law attorney of counsel with the Dhillon Law Group. As 2018 candidate for California Secretary of State, Mark uncovered incident after incident of voter fraud. He will speak on “Election Integrity or Election Interference?”This is the first in-person meeting. It will be inside! Because of Newsome’s dictates, Flames is restricted on the number that can attend. You must be PRE-REGISTERED to attend. They cannot take walk ins. Register today so you don’t miss out.
RSVP: Purchase tickets online. Cost: $20 for members; $25 for non-members (includes plated breakfast.) Free to Premium Members. Check-in begins at 9am; Program at 9:30am.
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Election Day! Election Day!
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Tuesday, November 3, 2020This is it! Make sure your ballot, with properly signed off envelope, is turned in by 8 pm or in the mail in time to be postmarked.
East Valley Congress of Republicans – Election Night Party East Valley Congress of Republicans – Election Night Party
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Tuesday, November 3, 2020Join us on election night to watch the totals come in. Bring your banners/flags and wear your MAGA hat!
General Location: Milpitas–Near Hwy 680 and Jacklin Exit – Exact location will be given after your paid reservation.
$35 Per Person–Includes dinner and one soft drink; choice of Salad, Chicken Salad or Cheese Burger. No Host Bar available.
Media will be present.
Election Result Watch Party in Milpitas Election Result Watch Party in Milpitas
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Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Join with your fellow Republicans to watch the local and Presidential Election results. Bring your flags, banners, signs, and wear your MAGA hats! Media will be present.RSVP: Visit this link to register. Attendance will be limited. Cost: $35 per person.
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SVARW Friday Forum featuring Steve Frank SVARW Friday Forum featuring Steve Frank
Friday, November 6, 2020The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women (SVARW) to discuss election results via Zoom meeting.
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Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents: The Battle for Free Speech Online Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents: The Battle for Free Speech Online
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Tuesday, November 10, 2020A handful of startups are challenging the dominance of the tech titans who are starting to censor free speech. Parler is an unbiased free speech platform, and Rumble is a censorship free, video sharing platform. Their leaders will speak to the Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley to share a report from the front lines in the battle between free speech and tech tyranny.
Planning is underway to possibly hold this meeting both in person and online.
RSVP: The event is free, but registration is required. Register on the Liberty Forum website.
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SVARW Breakfast Meeting with Graham Ledger SVARW Breakfast Meeting with Graham Ledger
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Wednesday, November 11, 2020The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women (SVARW) will host a breakfast meeting featuring Graham Ledger, famous for his constitutional conservative news analysis and deep dives into the topics of the day, joins us for our November meeting.
This is an in-person meeting and will be inside. Flames restaurant is restricted on the number that can attend. You must be PRE-REGISTERED to attend. They cannot take walk ins. Register today so you don’t miss out.
RSVP: Purchase tickets online. Cost: $20 for members; $25 for non-members (includes plated breakfast.) Free to Premium Members. Check-in begins at 9am; Program at 9:30am.
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CCR, SPARC & Other Chapters Virtual Meeting Featuring Dr. Michael Auslin on U.S. – China Relations CCR, SPARC & Other Chapters Virtual Meeting Featuring Dr. Michael Auslin on U.S. – China Relations
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Wednesday, November 18, 2020The California Congress of Republicans
, SPARC and other Bay Area CCR chapters will host a virtual meeting featuring Dr. Michael Auslin of the Hoover Institution, who will discuss “U.S. – China Relations – Impact of the 2020 Elections, COVID, & Trade Negotiations.”RSVP: Register for this free briefing at this link.
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West Valley RWF Luncheon Featuring Margaret Metcalfe West Valley RWF Luncheon Featuring Margaret Metcalfe
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Thursday, November 19, 2020
The West Valley Republican Women Federated will host an outside luncheon featuring Margaret Metcalfe, RNC National Committee Woman representing the US Territory of Guam. Learn more.RSVP: Reply by calling Grace at (408) 499-1695. Cost: $28.
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SVARW Christmas Luncheon SVARW Christmas Luncheon
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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women (SVARW) will host a Christmas Luncheon and this year’s charity is Paws for Purple Hearts. There will be a skills demonstration at 11:30am. Bring your mask to wear while the presentation happens as they work with at-risk veterans.RSVP: Register and choose your meal online. Cost: Members $35; Non-members $40. The deadline has passed to sign up for this event. If you still are interested in attending send an email to Lisa Seago.
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CCR, SPARC & Other Chapters Virtual Meeting Featuring John Fund with an Election Review CCR, SPARC & Other Chapters Virtual Meeting Featuring John Fund with an Election Review
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Monday, December 7, 2020
The California Congress of Republicans, SPARC and other Bay Area CCR chapters will host a virtual meeting featuring John Fund, National Affairs Columnist for National Review magazine and a on-air analyst on the Fox News Channel. He is considered a notable expert on American politics and the nexus between politics and economics. He will provide a briefing on the November election results.RSVP: Register for this free briefing at this link.
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Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents: Who is the Trump Voter? featuring Salena Zito, National Political Reporter Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents: Who is the Trump Voter? featuring Salena Zito, National Political Reporter
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley is proud to host Ms. Zito as she shares her insights with our members and invited guests in an exclusive online meeting. Ms. Zito will examine what she calls the “Conservative Populist” coalition that placed Donald Trump in office in 2016. It was not the black swan event many critics suggested it was. Four years later, this coalition is not only durable, it has expanded, getting younger and more diverse along the way.RSVP: The event is free – registration is required. Register on the Liberty Forum website.
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West Valley RWF Members Christmas Luncheon – Cancelled West Valley RWF Members Christmas Luncheon – Cancelled
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Thursday, December 10, 2020
The West Valley Republican Women Federated have cancelled their Members Christmas Luncheon.Questions? Call Grace at (408) 499-1695.
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American Legion Stevens Creek Wreaths Across America Ceremony American Legion Stevens Creek Wreaths Across America Ceremony
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Saturday, December 19, 2020
Join the American Legion Stevens Creek Post 642 as they lay wreaths on the graves of veterans. Featured speakers include MG Kent Hillhouse, 35 year Army veteran, and CW4 Warren Kinch, 26 year Army veteran.Visit this link to donate. Cost: $15 per wreath and proceeds will benefit veterans programs.
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Los Gatos Trump Rally: Stop the Steal! Los Gatos Trump Rally: Stop the Steal!
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Saturday, January 2, 2021Stop the Steal is asking you to come out and join us to make our voices heard!
#SiliconValley4Trump2020
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Georgia U.S. Senate Run-Off Georgia U.S. Senate Run-Off
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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler did not reach 50% of the vote in their November elections, so according to Georgia law, they must have a run-off in early January. Early voting begins December 14th. The Georgia Battleground Fund was formed to support the National Republican Senatorial Committee and the two Senate races. You can donate at this link.View this link to sign up to volunteer, either in-state, or by making calls from California. Visit this page to learn more about the election process for these races.
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Congress Meets to Count the Electoral Votes Congress Meets to Count the Electoral Votes
Wednesday, January 6, 2021The U.S. Congress will meet in joint session to count the electoral votes for the presidential election, as specified in the 12th Amendment to the Constitution. The President of the Senate, VP Mike Pence, will preside. The session will begin at 10 a.m. Pacific Time (1 p.m. in Washington).
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SVARW Friday Forum SVARW Friday Forum
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Friday, January 8, 2021Join the Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women as they host Steve Frank for the 2021 inaugural Friday Forum, where he will be discussing how California got this way, as well as what we can do to prevent further damage.
RSVP: Please Click Here to register and to receive your Zoom link on January 7th.
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Liberty Forum Presents Professor Richard A. Epstein on Coping with COVID Liberty Forum Presents Professor Richard A. Epstein on Coping with COVID
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Join the Liberty Forum as they host a virtual briefing by Professor Richard A. Epstein, inaugural Laurence A. Tisch Professor of Law at NYU School of Law, and the Peter and Kirstin Bedford Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. His topic will be “Coping with COVID – Quarantine, Vaccines, Liberty, and Public Policy.” Learn more.RSVP: Please Click Here to register for this event.
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The Hoover Institution Presents: China’s Global Sharp Power – Xi Jinping’s Himalayan Overreach The Hoover Institution Presents: China’s Global Sharp Power – Xi Jinping’s Himalayan Overreach
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Friday, January 15, 2021
The Hoover Institution will be hosting an online event featuring Brahma Chellaney, who will be discussing Xi Jinping’s Himalayan Overreach and it’s effect on the relationship between China and India. Learn More.RSVP: Please Click Here to register for this event.
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CCR, SPARC & Other Chapters Virtual Meeting Featuring Rep. Mike Garcia and Jessica Patterson CCR, SPARC & Other Chapters Virtual Meeting Featuring Rep. Mike Garcia and Jessica Patterson
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Monday, January 18, 2021
The California Congress of Republicans, SPARC and other Bay Area CCR chapters will host a virtual meeting featuring Republican Congressman Mike Garcia and CAGOP Chairwoman Jessica Patterson. With four flipped seats accomplished in the November election, Patterson is ready to take that momentum to gain more seats in the House of Representatives in 2022. Come hear Representative Garcia and Chairwoman Patterson discuss their plans for 2021 and beyond.RSVP: Learn more and register for this free briefing at this link.
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The Hoover Institution Presents: Global Implications of China’s Belt and Road Initiative The Hoover Institution Presents: Global Implications of China’s Belt and Road Initiative
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Thursday, January 28, 2021
In partnership with The Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Jonathan Hillman from the Center for Strategic & International Studies, Min Ye from Boston University, and Glenn Tiffert from Stanford’s Hoover Institution discuss the current status of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which stands to be the largest bilateral infrastructure development program of the century. The event will discuss Hillman’s new book, The Emperor’s New Road: China and the Project of the Century and Ye’s new book, The Belt, Road and Beyond: State-Mobilized Globalization in China 1998-2018 and review the impacts of BRI on global trade and geopolitics.RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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The Hoover Institution Presents: A Decade of US Cyber Strategy (Hoover Chat Series) The Hoover Institution Presents: A Decade of US Cyber Strategy (Hoover Chat Series)
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Friday, January 29, 2021
The Hoover Institution invites you to attend a series of discussions that look at the evolution of US cyber strategy over the last decade. Join scholars and defense cyber leaders as they discuss chapters from the recently published book, Ten Years In: Implementing Strategic Approaches to Cyberspace, all with an eye towards the future of US cyber strategy. The series features authors from the volume, including both academics and Department of Defense cyber leaders, as well as Hoover experts that discuss the history of cyber strategy, cyber warfare, cyberspace talent, and public-private innovation in cyberspace and be moderated by Dr. Jackie Schneider, Hoover Fellow, Hoover Institution.- Session 1: Ten Years In: A Kick-Off to the Cyber Strategy Series (Friday, January 29, 2021 | 9:30 am) ft. Andrew Grotto and Jason Healey
- Session 2: Historical Progression of Cyber Strategy (Friday, February 12, 2021 | 10:00 am) ft. James O. Ellis Jr., Michael Warner, and Emily Goldman
- Session 3: Cyberspace and Warfare (Friday, February 26, 2021 | 9:30 am) ft. Joshua Rovner and T.J. White
- Session 4: Cyberspace and Talent (Friday, March 12, 2021 | 9:30 am) ft. Jacquelyn Schneider and Raj Shah
- Session 5: Cyberspace and Public-Private Innovation (Friday, March 19, 2021 | 9:30 am) ft. Joseph Felter, Erica Borghard, and Amy Zegart
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.