*** 2005 ***
SVYRFC Board of Directors Election Meeting
& George W. Bush Inaugural Party
Location: Fratello’s Southern Italian Restaurant,
1712-F Meridian Avenue, San Jose (across from the Post Office between Hamilton and Dry Creek)
When: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 7:00pm
Door Prizes and Mystery Winners courtesy of our gracious hostess with the mostess, Margaret Jones Kilmartin.
Appetizers; Buffet Dinner; Dessert; Coffee; Served Wine; and Soft Drinks.
The SVYRFC Officer elections were scheduled for the January meeting along with an Inauguration Party celebrating George W. Bush’s second term.
The results of the election were as follows:
SPARC's Annual Membership Meeting
(special guest Duf Sundheim)
Location: Michaels at Shoreline, Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View
When: Wednesday, February 2, 2005, 6:30pm
Hors d'oeuvres & No-host Bar
PROGRAM: 7:00 PM
Election of the SPARC Board of Directors
Speaker: Duf Sundheim, Chairman, California Republican Party
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KSFO and talk show hostess Melanie Morganwas proud to bring Rush Limbaugh to the San Jose Civic Auditorium. For the first time ever, America's most-listened to talk show host made a public Bay Area appearance
Ticket proceeds went to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
It was a fun event before a packed audience.
Santa Clara County Republican Central Committee Meeting
Location: County Government Center, 70 West Hedding, San Jose
When: Wednesday, February 9, 2005, 7pm
Monthly Central Committee meeting which meets every second Wednesday of the month.
Open to the public and generally lasts two hours
Fundraiser to benefit Operation: Care and Comfort Military Care Package Program (American Red Cross Santa Clara Valley Chapter)
Classic rock music by Marty Kane and his band, MidLife Crisis, with special guest Chris Jackson of 98.5 KFOX.
California Republican Party State Convention
Location: Sacramento Hyatt Regency
When: February 11-13, 2005
Spring Convention, Sacramento
February 11-13, 2005
Sacramento Hyatt Regency
1209 L Street, Sacramento
916-443-1234
SVYRFC Board of Directors Meeting
Location: Fratello’s Southern Italian Restaurant,
1712-F Meridian Avenue, San Jose (across from the Post Office between Hamilton and Dry Creek)
When: Tuesday, February 15, 2005, 7pm
Discussions future club events (Sabercats outing, the annual summer BBQ), bylaws, early endorsements, treasury report, the upcoming spring newsletter, and a report on the recent California Republican Party convention, to name a few items.
Also, a change of the board occurred with Ed Rowen becoming past-president/parliamentarian, Alan J. Hall becoming President, and Theresa Rowen becoming Executive Vice-President.
San Mateo County Republican Party - Lincoln Day Dinner
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City
When: Friday, February 25, 2005,
6:00pm General Reception/VIP Reception; 7:00pm Dinner
San Mateo County Republican Party
Master of Ceremonies
With Keynote Speaker,
6:00 pm General Reception with no host bar
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Lincoln Day Dinner And Salute to Volunteers
(VIP Reception 6:00- 7:00p.m.)
7:00 pm Dinner
1221 Chess Drive
Foster City, California 94404
The Republican Jewish Coalition's NorCal Chapter presents...
"After the Election: What does it all mean for American Jewry"
Location: Crowne Plaza Union Square, Union Square Ball Room, 480 Sutter Street, San Francisco, 94108
When: Sunday, February 27, 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Please join us for an exclusive brunch featuring Matt Brooks, RJC Executive Director
“After the Election: What does it all mean for American Jewry”
The Republican Jewish Coalition's Northern California Chapter is a vibrant Republican Jewish presence in the state.
Town Hall MeetUp
Location: International House of Pancakes (IHOP),
5403 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara
When: Tuesday, March 1, 2005, 7pm
Our guest speaker for our March 1st meetup was Rick Oltman. Rick
is the Western Field Director for the Federation for American
Immigration Reform (FAIR), a Washington, DC-based 501(c)3 that
lobbies the federal government for reduced legal immigration
and increased border security.
Rick has appeared on dozens of radio shows to discuss
immigration issues, and several TV shows, including Hannity and
Colmes, Cavuto on Business, Jim Lehrer News Hour, CNN Talkback
Live, Lou Dobbs and many more.
SVYRFC General Meeting
Location: 1725 South Bascom Avenue, Campbell, CA
(just south of Hamilton, behind the Jack-In-The-Box).
When: Tuesday, March 8, 2005, 7pm
We had two fabulous guest speakers...
Santa Clara County Republican Central Committee Meeting
Location: County Government Center, 70 West Hedding, San Jose
When: Wednesday, March 9, 2005, 7pm
Monthly Central Committee meeting which meets every second Wednesday of the month. Open to the public and generally lasts two hours
Volunteer Kick-off for Santa Clara County Republicans
Location: 1124 Valley Quail Circle, San Jose
When: Saturday, March 12, 2005, 4:30-7:00pm
The Valley Rally
Join the Republican Party in Silicon Valley as it Builds Its Infrastructure to Support Our President and our Governor. Both Will Need Your Strong Support This Year!
Food, fun and networking with fellow GOP volunteers. We discussed our 2005 Grassroots Game Plan and how you can help.
Go-For-It-Arnold Rally
Location: outside Memorial Auditorium, Stanford University
When: Monday, March 14, 2005, Time: 2:30-5:00pm
The Governor was the featured guest on MSNBC’s Hardball show, Monday
afternoon, broadcast live at 4pm from Stanford University.
The Governor’s reforms will put the power of government back in the hands of
the people. Come show the Governor that you support his push to reform
California. www.goforitarnold.com
Clubmembers assembled outside the Memorial Auditorium, near the main Oval, and later went inside for the taping.
Rally For Our Troops
Location: corner of Stevens Creek & Winchester Blvds, San Jose
When: Saturday, March 19, 2005, 11:00am - 3:00pm
2-year anniversary of Pro America Spirit and rally for our troops.
Donations for the Troops packages
Santa Clara Valley CRA presents Don Wolfe
Location: 1930 Almaden Road, Apt 87, San Jose
When: Monday, March 21, 2005, 7:30pm
The Santa Clara Valley Republican Assembly is starting a "Speaker Series" to inform the public of news and views that the local media will not tell us. We have many excellent speakers in the Bay Area that are fighting battles for conservative causes.
Monday, March 21, at 7:30pm, our speaker will be Don Wolfe, President of SVCALA [Silicon Valley Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse], and former mayor of Saratoga. Don recently returned from Washington DC from a meeting with President George W. Bush about lawsuit abuse.
The Contra Costa Republican Party/KSFO Speaker Series Event - John Fund
Location: Contra Costa Country Club, 801 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill
When: Tuesday, March 22, 2005,
6:00 – 7:00pm VIP reception (for sponsers) and Cocktail hour
7:00 – 8:00pm Speaker
8:15 – 8:30pm CCRP Business Meeting
John Fund is the author of Stealing Elections: How Voter Fraud Threatens our Democracy. He is also a member of the editorial board of the Wall Street Journal, and writes the paper’s daily 'Political Diary.' He has written on voter fraud and election irregularities for the last decade in the Wall Street Journal, New Republic, American Spectator and other publications. In the past year, Fund has made over 90 appearances on Fox News, MSNBC, C-Span, and CNBC.
Petitions for Governor Schwarzenegger's Reform Initiatives
Location: Valley Fair Mall
When: Friday/Saturday, March 25/26 & Saturday/Sunday April 2/3, 11am - 3pm
We collected signatures for three of Governor Arnold's reform initiatives.
Town Hall MeetUp
Location: International House of Pancakes (IHOP),
5403 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara
When: Tuesday, April 5, 2005, 7pm
The guest speaker for our April 5th meetup was KNEW's very own Jeff Katz
SVYRFC Board of Directors Meeting
Location: Chef Ming's Chinese Restaurant, 61 Washington Street, Santa Clara
When: Tuesday, April 12, 2005, 7pm
Santa Clara County Republican Central Committee Meeting
Location: County Government Center, 70 West Hedding, San Jose
When: Wednesday, April 13, 2005, 7pm
Tax Day Symposium
Location: Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel, 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
When: Friday, April 15, 2005,
2:00 to 6:00 panel discussions
6:00 to 8:00 reception.
April 15th --Tax Day-- The large contingent of SJSU Econ Dept faculty and students who will be attending a Tax Day Symposium. There is an all star cast discussing three issues:
Nobel Laureate Milton Friedman,
Hoover Institution Scholars Martin Anderson and Terry Moe
State Senator Tom McClintock, and
Candidate for State Treasurer Bill Simon
* Registration information is available online at
http://www.californiataxrevolt.org/eventrsvp2.asp
The Contra Costa Republican Party/KSFO Speaker Series Event - Richard Miniter
Location: Contra Costa Country Club, 801 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill
When: Tuesday, April 19, 2005,
6:00 – 7:00pm VIP reception (for sponsers) and Cocktail hour
7:00 – 8:00pm Speaker
8:15 – 8:30pm CCRP Business Meeting
Richard Miniter is the author of Shadow War: How President Bush is Winning the War on Terror, and Losing Bin Laden: How Bill Clinton’s failure unleashed Global Terror. Mr. Miniter is a veteran investigative journalist and he appears regularly on television and radio to discuss al Qaeda and global terrorism. He has also written for The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Christian Science Monitor as well as The Atlantic Monthly, The New Republic, National Review, Reason and Reader's Digest.
RNHA of Santa Clara County
Location: 522 N. Monroe, San Jose
When: Thursday, April 21, 2005, 7:00pm
The Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Santa Clara County in an informative meeting from the Party's Headquarters, with the purpose of organizing the Hispanic community to become a viable political force in our County.
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SVYRFC Annual at the San Jose Sabercats
Location: San Jose Arena
When: Friday, April 29, 2005
(Gametime: 7:30pm)
The Defending ArenaBowl champions hosted the Nashville Kats.
Kats won 57-55 :-(
Santa Clara County Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner
Location: the historic Dolce Hayes Mansion, 200 Edenvale Avenue, San Jose 95136
When: Tuesday, May 3, 2005,
6:15 Cocktail Reception, cash bar
7:15 Dinner Program featuring...
Floyd Brown is executive director of the leadership development organization, Young America's Foundation. His organization saved Rancho del Cielo, also known as Ronald Reagan's Ranch and the Western White House. He currently oversees the preservation of the ranch and its youth programs.
Brown is the author of three books, including Say the Right Thing. He regularly appears on network and cable TV shows including: ABC's Politically Incorrect, CNN's Crossfire, NBC's Today Show, FOX News, MSNBC and many more. From 1980 to 1988 he served in various capacities of President Reagan's campaigns and as a political appointee in the State Department. www.reaganranch.org
The Santa Clara County Townhall May Meetup
Dinner
Location: International House of Pancakes (IHOP),
5403 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara
When: Tuesday, May 3, 2005, 7pm
Santa Clara County Townhall and The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley
Speaker is Bob Kieve... He is a very spry octagenarian who once was a speech writer for President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Bob is currently the majority owner of Empire Broadcasting. Empire's three radio stations include KRTY-FM (95.3), KARA-FM (105.7) and KLIV-AM (1590).
Bob is also referred to as "Mr. San Jose." He has won every award offered in the South Bay Area, and he has been recognized for his great involvement in the community.
Santa Clara County Republican Party Meeting
Location: Issac N. Senter Auditorium, County Administration Building, 70 West Hedding, San Jose
When: Wednesday, May 11, 2005, 7pm
Monthly Central Committee meeting which meets every second Wednesday of the month.
Santa Clara Valley Republican Assembly -
featuring Keen Butcher
Location: 1930 Almaden Road, San Jose
(at the clubhouse by the swimming pool)
When: Monday, May 16, 2005, 7:30pm
The new Chairman of the Santa Clara County Republican Party spoke on grassroots Politics and the new look of our County Republicans.
SVYRFC General Meeting
Location: Round Table Pizza, 3253 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose
When: Tuesday, May 17, 2005, 7pm
We had Doug McNea, former candidate for Congress and Vice-chair of the Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association
We also had a member of the Santa Clara County Republican Party speak on the direction of our central committee.
The Contra Costa Republican Party/KSFO Speaker Series Event - Melanie Morgan
Location: Contra Costa Country Club, 801 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill
When: Tuesday, May 17, 2005,
6:00 – 7:00pm VIP reception (for sponsers) and Cocktail hour
7:00 – 8:00pm Speaker
8:15 – 8:30pm CCRP Business Meeting
Melanie Morgan is the co-host of the popular KSFO morning program, The Lee Rodgers and Melanie Morgan Show. Ms. Morgan was instrumental in the success of the 2003 California Recall election, being called the “Queen of the Recall”. Ms. Morgan is currently on the Board of Move America Forward an organization committed to supporting America’s efforts to defeat terrorism and supporting the brave men and women of our Armed Forces.
SPARC Discusses Tort Reform -
featuring Don Wolfe
Location: Main Street Café & Books, 134 Main Street, Los Altos
When: Wednesday May 18, 2005, 6:30 PM
SPARC Discusses Tort Reform
Featuring Don Wolfe
One of President Bush’s first major victories since his reelection was the
passage of major tort reform legislation. Don Wolfe, President of Silicon
Valley Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse and a SPARC Board Member, was asked to
come to the White House to talk to the President and his senior staff about
his important work in this area as the legislation was working its way
through Congress. And Don was back in the White House to witness the
historic signing of the Class Action Fairness Act. Don will share these
stories and bring us up to date on the work of Silicon Valley Citizens
Against Lawsuit Abuse at an evening with SPARC members and supporters.
Cost of $10 includes wine, pizza and snacks
Sponsored by:
South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC)
President, Silicon Valley Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse
171 Main Street #171
Los Altos, CA 94022
www.sparcgop.org
Benefit Concert for the American Red Cross -
Operation: Care and Comfort Military Care Package Program
Location: Chase Park (Moffett Field/NASA)
When: Saturday May 28, 2005, 12:00 – 5:00pm
(gates open at 11:00am)
All to raise funds to ship care packages to our Troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Gulf. Over 100,000 pounds already shipped!
Listen to classic rock and jazz by local artists: The Retro Rocketts, Doghouse Reilly and our fabulous friends, MidLife Crisis.
Sponsored by: 98.5K-FOX and American Red Cross (Santa Clara Valley Chapter)
Visit the web site at www.operationcareandcomfort.org.
Special Guests: Greg Kihn and his son Ry! The KFOX Roadies will also be on site to help us enjoy the day.
Silicon Valley Taxpayers’ Association -
"BART to San Jose" debate
Location: Carrow’s Restaurant (Banquet Room)
910 Saratoga Ave., San Jose 95129.
When: Thursday, June 2, 2005, 7:00 – 9:00 P.M.
Silicon Valley Taxpayers’ Association presents...
The taxpayers’ side of the “BART to San Jose” debate
Building a BART extension to San Jose has been an ongoing debate since BART was originally designed. At that time San Jose properly elected not to participate; that has since changed.
Greg Perry is a Mountain View city council member and member of the VTA Policy Advisory Board. He has written articles exposing financial inefficiency at the VTA, and is an outspoken critic of plans for a second tax to fund BART to San Jose.
Also!
Admission:
Greg Perry
The Santa Clara County Townhall June Meetup
Location: International House of Pancakes (IHOP),
5403 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara
When: Tuesday, June 7, 2005, 7pm
Our next speaker is Debra Saunders, the token conservative writer for the San Francisco Chronicle
Santa Clara County Republican Party Meeting
Location: Issac N. Senter Auditorium, County Administration Building, 70 West Hedding, San Jose
When: Wednesday, June 8, 2005, 6:30pm
[* SPECIAL START TIME *]
Our monthly Republican Committee Meeting provides an opportunity to find out about the activities of the local GOP, and how you can get involved.
THIS MONTH we had renowned Education expert, Dr. Bill Evers, on the status and promise of California's Education Reforms.
SVYRFC Board of Directors Meeting
Location: Round Table Pizza, 3253 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose
When: Tuesday, June 14, 2005, 7pm
The Contra Costa Republican Party/KSFO Speaker Series Event - Hon. Tony Strickland (Ret.)
Location: Contra Costa Country Club, 801 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill
When: Tuesday, June 21, 2005,
6:00 – 7:00pm VIP reception (for sponsers) and Cocktail hour
7:00 – 8:00pm Speaker
8:15 – 8:30pm CCRP Business Meeting
Tony Strickland currently serves as the President of California Club for Growth, an anti-tax, supply-side economic political advocacy group. Strickland was also a three term State Assembly member, who represented parts of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. During his time in the State Assembly, Strickland served as the Chair of the Republican caucus and was responsible for the lawsuit against Gray Davis that resulted in the disclosure of just how much the State was spending on its energy contracts.
Voter Registration at Dia de San Juan
Location: Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
When: Tuesday, June 25, 2005, 11a-7p
The Silicon Valley Young Republican Federation will be helping out the Republican National Hispanic Assemblies (RNHA) in voter registration and education at this festival.
The Conservative Forum (Town Hall Meet-Up)
Location: International House of Pancakes (IHOP),
5403 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara
When: Tuesday, July 5, 2005, 7pm
Guest Speaker: Jack Ward
Jack has written regular columns for six newspaper and many internet sites.
Topic: Sustainable Development
SVYRFC General Meeting
Location: Round Table Pizza, 3253 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose
When: Tuesday, July 12, 2005, 7pm
Santa Clara County Republican Party Meeting
Location: Issac N. Senter Auditorium, County Administration Building, 70 West Hedding, San Jose
When: Wednesday, July 13, 2005,
6:30pm socializing, 7pm speaker/meeting
Redistricting Refom Talk
The force behind Redistricting, Ted Costa presented the proposed Voter Empowerment initiative and how it will re-shape the California political landscape. Best known as the "Father of the Recall", Ted leads The People's Advocate which counts victories in 10 of 13 ballot measures, starting with Proposition 13 in 1978.
The Contra Costa Republican Party/KSFO Speaker Series Event - Hon. Jim Brulte (Ret.)
Location: Contra Costa Country Club, 801 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill
When: Tuesday, July 19, 2005,
6:00 – 7:00pm VIP reception (for sponsers) and Cocktail hour
7:00 – 8:00pm Speaker
8:15 – 8:30pm CCRP Business Meeting
Jim Brulte is a ten year veteran of the California Legislature, from the Inland Empire. During his term of service Brulte served as the Republican Senate Leader, making him one of the most powerful politicians in California. Brulte was a strong and dynamic leader in the State Senate, focusing on education, tax relief and fiscal responsibility in California.
YRFC Convention
Location: Embassy Suites Sacramento, 100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento
When: Saturday, July 23, 2005
Bi-Annual statewide YRFC Convention
Keynote Speaker: Charles Poochigian
Peninsula Republican Women July Luncheon
featuring Tom McClintock
Location: Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club
2900 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park
When: Friday, July 29, 2005, 11:30am (lunch at noon)
Peninsula Republican Women's July Luncheon
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
Social Hour at 11:30 - Luncheon at Noon
State Senator Tom McClintock
Candidate for Lt. Governor of California
SVYRFC Day of Fun
Location: Great America Amusement Park, Santa Clara
When: Saturday, July 30, 2005, all day
The Conservative Forum (Town Hall Meet-Up)
Location: International House of Pancakes (IHOP),
5403 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara
When: Tuesday, August 2, 2005, 7pm
Guest Speaker: Don Irvine
Don is the Chairman of the Board of AIM, and will be coming to Silicon Valley from Washington D.C. just to talk with us.
Topic: Accuracy In Media
SVYRFC Board of Directors /
Barbecue Committee Meeting
When: Monday, August 8, 2005, 7pm
Our pre-BBQ final preparation meeting
Santa Clara County Republican Party Meeting
Location: Issac N. Senter Auditorium, County Administration Building, 70 West Hedding, San Jose
When: Wednesday, August 10, 2005,
8:00pm meeting
Monthly business meeting of the Santa Clara County Republican Party representatives.
SVYRFC Annual All-American BBQ/Picnic
Location: Sanborn Skyline County Park, Saratoga
When: Saturday, August 13, 2005, 3-7pm
Guest speakers ...
Ticket prices
mail checks to:
SVYRF
65 Washington Street, Suite #129
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Proceeds go to the NYC Police and Fire Widows Fund, Operation Care & Comfort, Foxdale Ministries, and the Brian Porter Scholarship Fund.
The Contra Costa Republican Party/KSFO Speaker Series Event - Ward Connerly
Location: Contra Costa Country Club, 801 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill
When: Tuesday, August 16, 2005, 7:00pm
Ward Connerly is the founder and Chairman of the American Civil Rights Institute – a national, not-for-profit organization aimed at educating the public about the need to move beyond racial and gender preferences. Mr. Connerly has a regular column featured on TownHall.com. He has been profiled on 60 Minutes, the cover of Parade magazine, the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Newsweek magazine.
Voter Registration Drive
Location: Westfield's Valley Fair Mall
When: Saturday, August 27, 2005, 10a ~ 3pm
The Santa Clara County Townhall September Meetup
Location: IHOP, 5403 Stevens Creek Blvd., Santa Clara
When: Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at 7:00 PM
Eric Lamoe, an FBI agent, addressed our Conservative Forum on the subject of terrorism. He talked about the fine line that the FBI has to walk between catching terrorists and the civil rights of Americans. He is confident and optimistic about the progress that the United States is making on a daily basis against terrorism.
Voter Registration Drive
Location: Westfield's Valley Fair Mall
Stevens Creek Boulevard between Winchester and I-880
When: Saturday, September 10, 2005, 10a ~ 3pm
September 11th Candlelight Vigil
Location: Oak Hill Memorial Park, 300 Curtner Road, San Jose, CA
When: Sunday, September 11, 2005, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
This year's memorial service had highlights featured on KNTV-11.
WEBSITE: Pro-America Spirit
SVYRFC General Meeting
Location: Round Table Pizza, 3253 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose
When: Tuesday, September 13, 2005, 7pm
Special guests included...
Santa Clara County Republican Party Meeting
Location: Issac N. Senter Auditorium, County Administration Building, 70 West Hedding, San Jose
When: Wednesday, September 14, 2005,
6:30pm socializing, 7pm speaker/meeting
Special Election Kick-Off w. CRP Chairman Duf Sundheim
Duf Sundheim, Chairman of the California Republican Party offered his views on the historic Special Election on November 8th, and why the Governor's "Reform To Rebuild" agenda is essential to our future.
Semi-Annual GOP State Convention
Location: Anaheim Marriott, 700 West Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
When: September 16-18, 2005
East Bay Young Republicans Federation Pub Crawl
Location: Walnut Creek, CA (see below)
When: Thursday, September 22, 2005, 7:00pm till Last Call
Republicans of the East Bay
The East Bay Young Republicans Federation
Blowing off some of that pent up Liberal steam. Consorting with fellow Bay Area right-wing-nuts. Visiting a few bars and have a few drinks!
Celebrating Conservatism
Starting at the Pyramid Brewery in Walnut Creek
for some "Arnold's Ale" and Appetizers
It's time to COME OUT OF THE CLOSET!!
First Annual Republican Pride Pub Crawl
San Francisco Republican Alliance
Location: Holiday Inn Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco
When: Monday, September 26, 2005, 6:30 ~ 9:45PM
Event celebrating duo-cultural National American Hispanic Achievement Month and Chinese Harvest Moon Festival, plus meet State Capitol influential elected Republican officials.
Regular dinner: $40
INFO: 415-820-1430 (Gail Neira, President)
San Francisco Republican Alliance
P.O. Box 31005, San Francisco CA 94131
Peninsula Republican Women welcomes Tony Strickland
Location: Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club, 2900 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park
When: Wednesday, September 28, 2005, Social Hour at 11:30, Luncheon at Noon.
Peninsula Republican Women's Fall Luncheon
Featuring 2006 Candidate for State Controller Tony Strickland.
Voter Registration Drive
Location: Grand Century Shopping Center
Story Road at McLaughlin
When: Saturday, October 1, 2005, 10am-3pm
The Santa Clara County Townhall October Meetup
Location: IHOP, 5403 Stevens Creek Blvd., Santa Clara
When: Tuesday, October 4, 2005 at 7:00 PM
Guest Speaker Assemblyman Ray Haynes
TOPIC: California Border Police Initiative to Stop Illegal Immigration
Voter Registration - San Carlos Street Festival
When: Saturday, October 8
What was originally billed as a precinct walk didn't come off, so instead we participated in the San Carlos Street Festival
SVYRFC Board of Directors Meeting
Santa Clara County Republican Party Meeting
Local GOP Meeting: Paycheck Protection Reform
Vice Chairman of the State GOP, Ron Nehring on Paycheck Protection, a critical reform initiative on the Special Election ballot in November, and one that enjoys broad voter support. A veteran of the battle over a similar 1998 provision, Ron will shared success stories from other States, and why this is a key battle we can win this Fall.
Voter Registration Drive
Location: Round Table Pizza, 3253 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose
When: Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 7pm
Location: Issac N. Senter Auditorium, County Administration Building, 70 West Hedding, San Jose
When: Wednesday, October 12, 2005,
6:30pm networking, 7pm Guest Speaker program
Location: Grand Century Shopping Center (Story Road at McLaughlin)
When: Saturday, October 15, 2005, 10am-3pm
Voter Registration Drive
Location: Safeway Rivermark
Montague Expwy between De La Cruz Blvd & Lick Mill
When: October 17 and 18, 2005, 4pm-7pm
Precinct Walk
Saturday, October 22, 2005, 10am - Santa Clara
met at Stan's Donuts, 2628 Homestead Rd in the Mariposa Shopping Center
Voter Registration Drive
Location: Safeway Rivermark
Montague Expwy between De La Cruz Blvd & Lick Mill
When: October 24, 2005, 11:30am - 2:30pm
NOTE: Monday the 24th was the last day to register for the November election.
Precinct Walk
Saturday, October 29, 2005, 10am - Campbell
Met-up at Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill, 1461 W. Campbell Ave
The Conservative Forum - November meet-up
Location: Wellesley Inn, 5405 Stevens Creek
When: Tuesday, November 1, 2005, 7:00 PM
Featuring: Steve Wampler who is a former newspaper reporter for the Tracy Press. He covered city government and Northern California water issues.
During the past two years, Steve has authored a number of Op-Ed articles for the Stockton Record, including a defense of Attorney General John Ashcroft during the confirmation fight. He wrote three comprehensive articles on the Chinagate scandal, one about the release of eleven FALN terrorists by President Clinton, and one about the impact of high taxation.
His Op-Eds also appear in the Tracy Press and the Lodi News Centennial. Steve hosts a conservative radio talk show every Sunday night at 8:00 P.M. on Oakdale based KCBC radio 770.
Precinct Walk - San Jose/District 9
Saturday, November 5, 12 noon meet-up
Meet-up location: Togo's at Cambrian Park (14944 Camden Avenue at Union)
Holiday Care Package Drive & Rally for our Troops
Location: Pruneridge Shopping Center
(Saratoga @ Pruneridge Aves),
When: Saturday, November 5, 2005,
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
We did a collection for Operation Care & Comfort, to send to our deployed troops Holiday Care Packages. Over 125,000 pounds have been shipped by OC&C during these past 2 years and with ONLY VOLUNTEER helpers.
We were blessed to have KISS-FM 98.1 come out and support our efforts, as well as KNEW 910AM and talk show host Jeff Katz.
SVYRFC Election Night Meeting-Party-Pool
Location: Cuetopia Billiards Cafe
4700 Almaden Expwy, San Jose
When: Tuesday, November 8, 2005, 8pm-11pm
We also held a raffle
Santa Clara County Republican Party Meeting
Location: Issac N. Senter Auditorium, County Administration Building, 70 West Hedding, San Jose
When: Wednesday, November 9, 2005,
6:30pm networking, 7pm Guest Speaker program
Local GOP Meeting: Special Election Analysis
Guest Speaker, Dan Schnur
Political commentator, Dan Schnur, will offer his insights about the Nov 8th Special Election results - who won and why, and how will the outcome shape the CA political landscape. Schnur is currently a visiting instructor at Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies and a principal at CommandFocus, a Sacramento-based communications firm. He writes regularly for the San Francisco Chronicle, LA Times and Sacramento Bee, and acts as a political commentator for CNN, MSNBC and Fox News.
Santa Clara California Republican Assembly Meeting featuring "Dr. History" Charlie Self
Location: 1930 Almaden Rd Apartments at the Clubhouse, San Jose
When: Monday, November 21, 2005, 7:30pm
Charles Self (a.k.a., Dr. History), Is heard on KSFO's Brian Sussman show on Thursday nights.
Christmas Party
Location: Silicon Valley Ramada Inn,
1217 Wildwood Avenue, Sunnyvale
When: Thursday, December 8, 2005, 6:00pm
(dinner at 6:30pm)
A joint effort by members of the WVRWF, SCVRA, and the SVYRFC.
Dinner was a choice of Chicken Picata, London Broil, or Vegetarian.
Guests brought either Toys for Tots, or Food for Second Harvest.
Speakers included Luis Buhler, Raymond Chukwu, Douglas Adams McNea, and Pete Constant.
Christmas Carols were also sung.
Holiday Party
Location: Los Gatos
When: Friday, December 9, 2005, 7:00pm
The Conservative Forum's Holiday Party at the residence of Richard Geno
SVYRFC Board of Directors Meeting
Location: Harry's Hofbrau, 390 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose
When: Tuesday, December 13, 2005, 7pm
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