East Providence GOP ‘Fantastic Fall Fundraiser’ | THURSDAY

What a year it has been for the City of East Providence — and especially for the East Providence GOP! You know what they’ve been up to this year — and so do the powerful special interests who are working hard to stop real change, in order to preserve the status quo which has for so long benefited them. On Thursday, November 5th, the East Providence Republican Party will hold what just may be its biggest and best fundraising event ever. We want YOU to be a part of the excitement!

We fully expect East Providence to be on the frontlines of the Battle for Rhode Island in 2010. Between now and then, the East Providence GOP will be waging an unprecedented effort to raise money, to recruit and support quality candidates for all state and local offices. However, to do that, they will need significant financial support from people living outside of East Providence. You may say, “Why should I help Republicans in a city that I don’t live in?” The answer: Unlike in Las Vegas, what happens in East Providence isn’t going to stay in East Providence. If they don’t succeed, YOUR city or town will be next.

The East Providence Republican City Committee cordially invites all reform-minded citizens to attend its upcoming “Fantastic Fall Fundraiser,” which will be held on Thursday, November 5th, 2009, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 50 Crescent View Avenue in Riverside, from 6:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

The event will feature catered Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres with a Cash Bar, a great Silent Auction, and “The Very First” 2012 Presidential Straw Poll (ballot stuffing encouraged), as well as a top-notch Speaking Program.

Confirmed guest speakers currently include:

Governor Donald L. Carcieri
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung
Warwick Mayor Scott Avedesian
East Providence Assistant Mayor Robert Cusack
East Providence School Committee Vice-Chair Steven Santos
R.I. Republican Party Chairman Giovanni Cicione
R.I. Congressional candidate John Loughlin (Dist. 1)
R.I. Congressional candidate Mark Zaccaria (Dist. 2)
R.I. Attorney General candidate Erik Wallin
R.I. Tea Party Founder Colleen Conley
R.I. General Assembly candidate Thomas Clupny (Dist. 62)

… and there might be a few surprises, too!

Tickets for this great event are affordably priced at $25.00 per Person or $40.00 per Couple. R.I. Young Republicans may attend for only $15.00. Children of any age are FREE with a paying adult. Of course, if it is within your ability to do so, please consider giving an additional personal contribution, up to the state maximum (see below).

To reserve your tickets today, please send your request and personal check to: EPGOP, 66 MERRITT ROAD, RIVERSIDE, RI 02915. Since there are only a few days left until the big event, if you are mailing a check or if you prefer to pay at the door, please e-mail Bob Carlin at chair [at] epgop [dot] org to let us know you are coming. A printable RSVP form can be found on the EPGOP web site at http://epgop.org/rsvp/ .

For room capacity and food planning purposes, your timely RSVP and payment in advance would be greatly appreciated. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. For all inquiries or for directions, you may contact EPGOP Chair Bob Carlin at 345-6608 or chair [at] epgop [dot] org or EPGOP Treasurer Will Ricci at treasurer [at] epgop [dot] org.

P.S. We want to remind you that there will be a Special Election in House District 62 to replace State Rep. Betsy Dennigan, who recently resigned that seat. The district includes parts of East Providence and Pawtucket. The Special Election is scheduled to be held on December 29th, 2009. The Republican candidate for that race is Thomas Clupny of Rumford. Your early support will greatly aid our efforts to win this seat for the GOP!

We really hope to see you on November 5th (or at least, your generous contribution!). Thank you very much!

Sincerely,

Robert S. Carlin, Jr. – Chairman
Kathy Santos – Vice-Chairwoman
William Ricci, Jr. – Treasurer
Fran Brelsford – Secretary

NOTE: Rhode Island campaign finance law requires us to record the Name, Address, Employer, and Occupation of all contributors. Corporate and business checks cannot be accepted. Individual donors are limited to donating no more than $1000.00 per calendar year. Political contributions are not deductible for federal or state income tax purposes.