The Regent Republican

September 2007 Edition

Brought to you by the Regent Republicans

www.regentrepublicans.com

President:  Stephen Raper
Vice-President:  Matt Clark
Treasurer:  Paul Boller

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ARE You Interested in attending a Debate Watching Party??

On August 20, the University of Nevada, Reno, will be holding a debate with the Brookings Institute and ABC News.  Only four candidates have been invited: Giuliani, McCAin, Romney, and Ron Paul.

Come Cheer or Jeer the Candidates.  RSVP Matt Clark at mattcla@regent.edu if you are interested in attending.  Location to be determined by the number of RSVPs.  Please be prepared to bring some sort of snack food or drink that you are prepared to share with everyone else.

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Table of Contents:

          1.  Internship Opportunity with the Republican Party
          2.  College Republican University Kick-Off – August 18th
          3.  Join the College Republican Alumni Network
          4.  A message from: Americans For Limited Government
          5.  October 5th American for Prosperity Defending the American Dream Summit
          6.  Recent GOP Presidential-Primary Polling Numbers
          7.  Regent Alum and Attorney General, Bob McDonnell on the Radio
          8.  Virginia Beach Republican Party Monthly City-Committee Meeting
          9.  Virginia Beach Republican Calendar of Events

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1.   Internship Opportunity with the Republican Party

LEARN THE SKILLS AND MAKE THE CONTACTS THAT WILL LET YOU SUCCEED IN POLITICS!

The Republican Party of Virginia is offering full- and part-time internships to bright and energetic young minds in the Richmond, Roanoke, North Virginia and Virginia Beach areas.  If you are interested in politics or learning how local and national government works, this is the place for you.  Qualified candidates will possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, good verbal and written skills, and a pleasant attitude.  Scheduling is flexible but dependability is a must.

All interested candidates should contact the Deputy Political director, Sarah Kobiashvili at (804) 780-0111 or email a resume to Sarah@rpv.org.  Positions are available in our Richmond, Virginia Beach, Fairfax, and Roanoke offices.

Get a head start on your career and begin building your resume today!

2.  College Republican University Kick-Off – August 18^th

All College Republicans are invited to join the Executive Board of the CRFV at George Mason University on Saturday, August 18th for speakers, Leadership Institute training, our Fall political plan, and free food!

Speakers include Congressman Tom Davis, RPV Chairman John Hager, RPV Executive Director Charlie Judd, Delegate Dave Albo and others! The Leadership Institute is hosting a short version of their Grassroots Activism school entitled Elite Activism, named for his brevity and preciseness in training.

Don't forget, free lunch and a BBQ with College Republican National Committee Board members at 5:30!! We will also take the official CRFV Executive Board photo at the BBQ. Do not miss this opportunity to meet your fellow College Republicans and get connected for the Fall.

Each person attending needs to email Sam Bradshaw at samanthacbradshaw@gmail.com so we can order the correct amount of food.  Join the Facebook Event: http://jmu.facebook.com/event.php?eid=2518922460

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3.  Join the College Republican Alumni Network

Are You Included in the State CR Alumni Network?

Congratulations to the Class of 2007 - The College Republican Federation of Virginia extends a great big hand shake to the College Republicans across Virginia who just graduated.

We are actively building a College Republican alumni network by creating a list of names of graduates from colleges across the Commonwealth. Alumni in the network will receive a quarterly newsletter and invitations to key events.

If you would like to be included in the CR Alumni Network, please send an email to Stephen Raper at steprap@regent.edu with CR or Republican somewhere in the subject line.  Also please send your name, school, email, address, and phone number.  Please forward this to any Republican Alumni that you know of.

-Stephen Raper

steprap@regent.edu

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4.  American’s for Limited Government

Dear College Republicans,

Americans for Limited Government is an issue advocacy organization based out of Fairfax. ALG

prides itself on using the ballot initiative process to promote and pass serious reform and defend

the constitution.

Last year, ALG was successful in passing eminent domain reform in nine out of twelve states

with ballot initiatives to limit government takings. Additionally, in several states, including Virginia,

ALG has worked with legislators to pass eminent domain reform. ALG worked along side

State Senator Ken Cuccinelli (R-Western Fairfax) to pass meaningful eminent domain reform

legislation for Virginia families.

Additionally, Americans for Limited Government has pushed ballot initiatives in several other

issue areas. School choice is a necessity for children from all economic backgrounds in America.

South Carolinians for Responsible Government has worked hand in hand with Americans for

Limited Government to push a universal school choice program which would include a one thousand dollar tax credit for children in failing school districts to attend a private school of their

choice. Free market principals teach us that competition is a good thing in all areas of life and

education is no exception. This universal tax credit is expected to pass both chambers of the

South Carolina State Legislature by early 2008.

Americans for Limited Government has also worked to control government funded lobbying.

Public sector unions’ deliberately exploit their members by requiring membership, but they are

represented by individuals chosen in public elections. This gives no autonomy or protection to

the members of these bureaucratic mechanisms. In turn, these representatives are hand picked by the socialist left, who then use the money of public employees to endorse candidates their members do not support. Effectively, they are using your tax moneys to support candidates who do not represent your beliefs.

College republicans have the potential to be an effective force, not only Virginia, but in the whole

United States as well. If you would like more information on what ALG hopes to accomplish,

please do not hesitate to contact us at (703) 383-0880.

Best wishes,

Raymond Wotring

Vice President of Coalitions

Americans for Limited Government

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5.  October 5th American for Prosperity Defending the American Dream Summit

Please join us at Americans for Prosperity Foundation's Defending the American Dream Summit,

this October 5, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. The summit promises to be a massive

show of force for our shared belief in lower taxes and limited government. Speakers include

Dinesh D'Souza, Senator Coburn, Rep. Flake, John Stossel, Michael Steele and many others!

The Virginia Chapter of Americans for Prosperity are covering the $50 ticket cost as well as transportation for the first 55 College Republicans in Virginia to email Sam Bradshaw at samanthacbradshaw@gmail.com to confirm they will be attending! For more info visit: http://www.americansforprosperity.org/index.php?id=2662

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6.   Recent GOP Presidential-Primary Polling Numbers

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7.  Regent Alum and Attorney General, Bob McDonnell on the Radio

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

"Live with the Attorney General" on WINA 1070 AM Charlottesville

Time:               4:00 p.m.

Location:         WINA 1070 AM in the Charlottesville Area

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8.  Virginia Beach Republican Party Monthly City-Committee Meeting

Republican Party of Virginia Beach

City Committee Meeting

Aug. 13:   City Committee of the Republican Party of Virginia Beach will hold its monthly meeting on (Monday) August 13, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Central Library at 4100 Virginia Beach Boulevard. 

For more information, please contact

Chuck Smith at (757) 435-3265 or chucksmith@eusa.hrcoxmail.com

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9.  Virginia Beach Republican Calendar of Events 

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Aug. 8: You Are Cordially Invited to Attend A Buffet Dinner In Honor Of the Republican Senate of Virginia With Special Guests: Senator Jeannemarie Devolites Davis, Senator Walter Stosch, Majority Leader Senator Tommy Norment, Majority Floor Leader at Waterman's Restaurant, 5th Street and Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach. Wednesday, August 8, 2007, 6:30 PM. For more information, please contact to Ann Flandermeyer at 757.675.1876 or annflan@hotmail.com.

Aug. 16: You are cordially invited to a luncheon and Business Roundtable Honoring Hank Giffin, Candidate for House of Delegates, Norfolk's 87th District with Honored guest speaker, Lt. Governor Bill Bolling.  11:15 a.m. Business Roundtable discussion with Lt. Governor Bill Bolling and Hank Giffin and 12:00 noon Lunch.  At the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside, Riverwalk Room on the Waterfront, 777 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510.

Aug. 25: THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA.  Congresswoman Thelma Drake invites you to an evening w/Author & International Speaker Brigitte Gabriel.  Come hear about an enemy we can't run away from!  6:00 p.m. Private Reception.  Dinner Event @ 7:00 p.m.- followed by book signing Holiday Inn Executive Center, 5655 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.  For more information, please contact Sandra Canada at 757-491-7141 or sandracanada@cox.net.

Aug. 26:  Princess Anne Republican Women will hold their Annual Picnic at 1304 Wren Place, Birdneck Point, Virginia Beach on Sunday, August 26, 2007 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Glenda Fiscus at 757-437-0435 or gfiscus@sinnengreen.com.