Tentative Agenda Released for RNC Northeast Conference | October 2-4

This tentative agenda is subject to change.

Marriott Hotel, Newport, Rhode Island
October 2nd, 3rd & 4th (Friday – Sunday)

Friday, October 2nd

2:00 – 6:00 PM Check-in and Registration

4:00 – 6:00 PM Training by RNC staff

Voter Vault Training will continue on Saturday

Program Begins at 5:00 PM

5:00 PM Welcome Comments Jody Dow – MASS GOP National Committeewoman

5:00 – 5:30 PM Governor Jim Douglas of Vermont

5:30 – 5:45 PM Former Congressman Rod Simmons – Republican Candidate for US Senate, Connecticut vs Chris Dodd

6:00 – 8:00 PM Welcome Cocktail Party
Off-site at the Newport Harbor Hotel, one block from the Marriott.

All Registered Attendees Invited with 2 Drink tickets – Given at time of Sign-In
(Dinner on your own)

Saturday, October 3rd

RNC – Training Sessions Continue

8:00 – 9:00 AM Breakfast @ Marriott

Conference Co-Chairman Louis Pope & Jody Dow

9:00 AM Governor Donald L. Carcieri of Rhode Island

9:30 AM Ken McKay – Republican National Committee Chief of Staff

Update on 2009 Election and beyond

10:00 AM Panel of Congressional Candidates from Northeast (approx 45 minutes)
(8-10 minute speeches – 10 minutes questions)

Candidate – Justin Bernier 5th District Connecticut

Candidate – John Loughlin 1st District Rhode Island

Candidate – Charles Lollar 5th District Maryland

10:45 AM Congressman Thaddeus McCotter 11th District of Michigan

Update on Legislative Issues from Capitol Hill

11:15 AM Former New Hampshire Governor and White House Chief of Staff

Governor John Sununu – Chairman of NH

Overview of Issues Facing Candidate & State Parties in Northeast

Question & Answer Period – Discussion of Issues & Challenges

12:30 PM Lunch – in Marriott Atrium (Plated lunch tables of 10)

Lunch Speaker: Tony Blankley

Quick Break

1:45 PM Curt Anderson – Campaign Strategist & Media Advisor

Jim McLaughlin – Pollster & Campaign Strategist

Discussion on Issues & Trends and Strategy

2:30 PM Conference Adjourns – Guests explore & tour Newport

BREAK TIME

6:00 – 8:00 PM Rhode Island Republican Party Invites Registered Attendees to a Reception at “Christie’s” Restaurant & Lounge. Within walking distance from the Marriott Hotel.

Registered Attendees Welcome with RED Ticket Given at Registration

Dinner 15% off with Christie’s Flyer given at Registration

(Dinner on Your Own)

8:00 PM – Midnight Late Night Party & Fundraiser – Sponsored by: “Young Republicans of
Rhode Island”

$20.00 cover charge & cash bar at the Brick Alley Pub across from the Marriott Hotel.

Sunday, October 4th

9:00 – 10:00 AM Sunday Brunch at the Marriott

9:45 AM Grassroots Programs and Successful Registration Ideas

#1 Attleboro Massachusetts Republican Central Committee

#2 Additional Grassroots Programs TBA

10:30 AM Former Lt Gov. Kerry Healy of Massachusetts

11:00 AM Panel Discussion of Young Republican Leaders throughout Northeast

YR State Leaders (5 minutes each) discussion on how to attract young voters

11:30 AM Conference Adjourns

Conference Registration of $125.00 includes: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & tickets into both Receptions.