*** 2004 ***
SVYRFC Club Meeting/Social
Location: Acapulco Restaurant, Santa Clara CA
When: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 Meeting/Social at 7:00pm
SVYRFC Club Meeting/Social
Location: 1520 Alameda, Room 107, San Jose CA
When: Wednesday, February 4, 2004 Meeting/Social at 6:00pm
State GOP Convention - SVYRFC Suite
Location: Burlingame - Hyatt Regency
SVYRF Suite: 2nd floor of the Hyatt Regency
When: Friday, February 20, 2004 - Sunday, February 22, 2004
Saturday, February 21, 2004, 9:00pm for the SVYRF Suite
A fun time for all.
SVYRFC Election Night Social
Location: Britannica Arms, Downtown San Jose CA
When: Tuesday, March 2, 2004 Social at 8:00pm
Dinner at Britannica Arms, then we headed to the county building to watch the election results. Two of the members who attended this event won their primary bid: Shane Patrick Connolly won his primary for the 13th state senate seat, and Ed Rowen won a seat on the Central Committee. Congrats!
SVYRFC Club Meeting/Social
Location: Acapulco Restaurant, Santa Clara CA
When: Wednesday, April 7, 2004 Meeting/Social at 7:00pm
SVYRFC Club Social - San Jose Sabercats - Arena Football
Location: San Jose Arena
When: Friday, April 16, 2004 - 7:00pm
Of course the Sabercats won. They would go on to win the championship later in the season.
SVYRFC Club Meeting/Social
Location: 1520 Alameda, Room 107, San Jose CA
When: Wednesday, May 5, 2004 Meeting/Social at 7:00pm
Voter Registration Drive - Westfield/Valley Fair Mall
Location: Valley Fair Mall
San Jose/Santa Clara, CA
When: Saturday, May 8, 2004 10am ~ 3pm
Voter Registration Drive - De Anza College
Location: De Anza College
Cupertino, CA
When: Thursday, May 27, 2004 9am - 1pm
SVYRFC Club Meeting/Social
Location: The Elephant Bar
499 E. Hamilton Avenue, Campbell, CA
When: Tuesday, June 1, 2004 Meeting/Social at 7:00pm
SVYRFC Club Meeting and Social. We had a going away social for our departing vice-chairman Jay Kirkman. Along with normal club business, particularly regarding the upcoming August BBQ/Picnic and voter registration drives, Alan J. Hall was elected as the new vice-chairman.
Voter Registration Drive - Westfield/Valley Fair Mall
Location: Valley Fair Mall
San Jose/Santa Clara, CA
When: Saturday/Sunday, June 26/27, 2004 10am ~ 3pm
SVYRFC Poker Night
Location: Erik's House
188 Hackamore Commen, Fremont, CA
When: Saturday, July 10, 2004 at 6:00pm
A night of fun at clubmember Erik's place. Who won? What goes on at Erik's place stays in Erik's place (or somethin' like that).
SVYRFC Club Meeting/Social
Location: Rosie McCann's Irish Pub - Santana Row
355 Santana Row - San Jose, CA
When: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 Meeting at 7:00pm (Social at 6:30pm)
SVYRFC Club Meeting and Social. Discussed were topics like the State GOP Convention, the upcoming barbeque, the latest newsletter, voter registration, and the revamped website. Rich De La Rosa, Ernie Konnyu, Doug McNea, and Jon Zellhoefer came to talk about their campaigns.
Asian Coalition Party for Bush
Location: Dynasty Restaurant
1001 Story Road - San Jose, CA
When: Thursday, July 15, 2004 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hosted By Nhut Ho
Voter Registration Drive
Location: Westfield Shoppingtown - Oakridge Mall, San Jose, CA
(between Highway 85 and Blossom Hill Road, between Winfield Blvd and Highway 87/Santa Teresa Blvd)
When: Saturday & Sunday, July 17 & 18, 2004
Saturday: 10:30am - 3:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Seventh Annual Awards Dinner
Location: Ontario Doubletree
222 North Vineyard Avenue, Ontario CA
When: Saturday, July 24th, 2004 - 6:00pm Social; 7:00pm Dinner
Young Republican Federation of California
Seventh Annual Awards Dinner
Featuring:
Orange County Sheriff Michael Carona
& Assemblyman Bob Dutton
with special guest Ted Costa, CEO of the People’s Advocate
6:00pm Social
7:00pm Dinner
Ontario Doubletree
222 North Vineyard Avenue
Ontario CA 91764-4431
Voter Registration Drive
Location: Westfield Shoppingtown - Oakridge Mall, San Jose, CA
When: Saturday & Sunday, July 31 & August 1, 2004
Saturday: 10:30am - 3:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Our most successful weekend yet. Response has definitely shifted in our favor since the scary Democrat Convention.
California GOP State Convention
Summer Convention
August 6-8, 2004
On the Water in Beautiful San Diego
Manchester Grand Hyatt
One Market Place, San Diego CA 92101
SVYRFC Club Meeting/Social
Location: Stuft Pizza
2890 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA
When: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - 7:00 p.m.
Discussions took place of finalizing details of our upcoming BBQ. Also discussed were topics such as future voter registration drives and endorsements for the November election.
SVYRFC Garage Sale
When: Saturday, August 14, 2004, 10am - 4pm
Wheel-'n'-deal and bargains galore!
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GOP All-American BBQ/Picnic *
From: SVYRFC Location: Ed Levin Park (Spring Valley Group area) 3100 Calaveras Rd, Milpitas, CA (east of I-680) When: Saturday, August 21, 2004 from 3:00 - 7:00 pm | 
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* Proceeds went to families of our soldiers fighting in Iraq, to 9/11 victims, and to college conservatives across the state
Ed R. Levin County Park website and map
A raffle featured prizes donated from the Reagan Library, GOP Shoppe, and the Bush-Cheney 04 campaign. Our main donated prize was a combo TV/DVD player.
Voter Registration Drive
Jelly Belly Factory Tour
Michelle Malkin in Berkeley
BCR thanks Michelle Malkin!
Berkeley College Republicans
"Democrats & the Military" -
Patterson talked about his experience in the military, and as a senior ranking officer in the Clinton White House he learned the Democratic Party cannot be trusted with national security. O'Neill, the Naval officer who took over John Kerry's Swift Boat in Vietnam gave his account of what he believes to be Kerry's true war record: that Kerry's war wounds were self-inflicted, his medals gained under false pretenses, his self-portrayal as a hero false and his post-war protests filled with lies. WEBSITE: http://www.commonwealthclub.org Pic of club officer Theresa Rowen with John O'Neill
9/11 EVENTS
September 11th rally fighting world terrorism
The world recently witnessed one of the most disgusting terrorist acts ever to be committed - the murdering of over 300 innocent Russian schoolchildren. Some were shot in the back of the head by their cowardly and heartless captors as they were fleeing the school gym. This was preceded by the bombing of two Russian airliners, killing dozens of people. It is clear that terrorism is a world threat and that it has to be stopped through a united effort amongst all nations. There is no debate left on this issue - we must work together to rid this world of those evil people who kill innocent children and people behind the false screen of preserving their religion. And, we must not forget September 11th marks the 3rd anniversary of the worst terorist act ever committed against the United States of America when over 3,000 people were murdered. KNTV-11 news covered our rally.
Pro-America Spirit Team
September 11th Candlelight Vigil
American flags and candles were brought to this special event to observe the most deadly terrorist attack upon our country and people. A new memorial was built by Oak Hill Cemetary to remember all the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The memorial service was featured on KPIX-5, KNTV-11, and KDTV-14 newscasts. WEBSITE: Pro-America Spirit
SVYRFC Club Meeting/Social Working meeting planning out our activities until the election. Candidates Nam Nguyen (Santa Clara City Council) and Ernie Konnyu (State Assembly) came and spoke at our event.
Candidate Forums Almaden Valley Community Association (AVCA) Forum - District Candidates The candidates...
Nam Nguyen Luncheon Nguyen for Santa Clara City Council website: www.microviet.com/seat3
Bill Jones Rally Bill Jones appeared at a free political rally at the Burlingame Republican HQ to thank you for helping him work to defeat Sen. Barbara Boxer in November.
Bill Jones addresses his supporters
Candidate Forums Candidate Forum sponsored by Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters (LWV).
The forum was designed to enable candidates to explain their qualifications, share their views and positions on various issues, and included a "Q&A" session. The event, which was sponsored by the Campbell Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters, will be cablecast live on the City's (Campbell's) Government Channel, cable channel 26. For your information, the City plans to rebroadcast the Campbell Chamber of Commerce's Candidates' Forum to be held on September 23 on the City's Government Channel 26 as follows:
Saturdays 4pm - 7pm
Candidate Forums Candidates U.S. House of Representatives District 14 Debate, 11:30 AM Candidates for Senate District 11 Debate, 12:30 PM. Candidates for the U.S. House of Representative and the California State Senate talked policy and answered questions at a political forum Monday sponsored by the League of Women Voters. U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo and her challengers for the 14th Congressional District, Republican Chris Haugen and Libertarian Brian Holtz, discussed federal issues. Democrat Joe Simitian, Republican Jon Zellhoefer, and Libertarian Allen Rice, candidates for the 11th District State Senate seat, discussed state issues.
Cañada College forums report
Candidate Forums
Candidate Forum, sponsored by the League of Women Voters (LWV), Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Los Gatos Alumni, AAUW, and SVCN Newspapers.
Candidate Forums
Candidate Forum, sponsored by the League of Women Voters (LWV), AAUW, and SVCN Newspapers.
Candidate Forums
Candidate Forum, sponsored by the League of Women Voters (LWV) and Chamber of Commerce.
Vice President Richard Cheney took on pretender candidate John Edwards in the only scheduled debate between the 2004 Vice President candidates. The debate itself took place at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH
Precinct Walk
Voter Registration
Speakers included Jon Zellhoefer (state senate candidate, 11th district), a representative from the No on Proposition 68 campaign, Joe Sanchis on behalf of the local Bill Jones for Senate campaign, and special guest David Meir-Levi. Andy Barnes, Saratoga city council candidate was also in attendance.
Silicon Valley Taxpayer's Association vs. Oral arguments are scheduled to be heard in appellate court in San Jose re: the lawsuit, Silicon Valley Taxpayer's Association vs. Santa Clara County Open Space Authority. This litigation involves interpretation of Prop. 218 and is a landmark case which will determine how "special benefit and general benefit" to individual properties will be defined in reference to the creation of benefit assessment districts. Benefit District Assessments require a majority vote by property owners, where property tax measures require two thirds majority of all voters. This case has caught the attention of voting property owners in other counties which have proposed similar benefit district assessments for open space acquisitions around the state. Among plaintiffs in this case are ARW members, Donna Courtright and Mary Thompson. You may have heard Donna's recent interview by Barbara Simpson (KSFO) re: the issue. www.svtaxpayers.org/svtaxpayers
Precinct Walk for Campbell City Council candidate George Doorley in Campbell.
Rally at Santa Clara County Republican Headquarters Santa Clara County Republican Headquarters, 522 North Monroe Street in San Jose, CA 95128. North-east corner of the intersection of Forest Avenue and North Monroe Street. (Behind Valley Fair Shopping Center) Darrell Issa in Person! Darrell Issa has established himself as one of California's most successful and dynamic business and political leaders. When others said it couldn't be done, Darrell Issa stepped forward to lead the successful effort to recall Gray Davis. KNTV-11 filmed a portion of the event. Darrell Issa was there along with CRP Chairman Duf Sundheim, congressional candidates Doug McNea, Raymond Chukwu, Chris Haugen, state senate candidates Jon Zellhoefer and Shane Patrick Connolly, state assembly candidates Ernie Konnyu and Marie Dominguez-Gasson, to name a few.
Konnyu Rally & Pizza Fundraiser
Rally Master: Congressman Darrel Issa
Pizza & Drinks
Candidate Forums
Candidate Forum, sponsored by the League of Women Voters (LWV), AAUW, Chamber of Commerce, and Cong. Beth Am.
Candidate Forums
Candidate Forum, sponsored by the League of Women Voters (LWV), AAUW, and PTA.
Rally for President Bush
We walked to get out the vote for Chris Haugen for Congress, Ernie Konnyu for State Assembly, Bill Jones for U.S Senate, and of course, our commander-in-chief George W. Bush.
Yard signs, buttons, and stickers were on hand.
Holiday for the Troops BBQ 50% of the $$ from all the food sold donated to the Troops Care Package program (Operation Care and Comfort)
Pro-America Spirit held a Car Wash that same day from 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM - 50% of the money collected went towards Care Package shipping costs.
George W. Bush Campaign training meeting
Showing of Celsius 41.11
Pleasanton Rally for President Bush The previous week's rally had about a hundred people with Bush supporters outnumbering Kerry supporters by at least 3-1. This week it was about a 2-1 ratio in favor of President Bush
San Jose Rally for President Bush The previous weekend was a huge success and we had a great turn out. ABC 7 was present and they gave us positive coverage! Duf Sunheim, the chairman of the California Republican Party, attended the Sunday rally to give a speech and energize the rally. Also in attendance was Bush Santa Clara County Chair Keen Butcher and local office candidates Chris Haugen, Douglas McNea, and Jon Zellhoefer. KNTV-11 gave us some airtime on their 11pm newscast.
Precinct Walk - Willow Glen area - Bush/Jones/local candidates
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