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NFRA Presidential Endorsing Convention Coming to Iowa

Posted on September 29, 2011 by The Ocean State Republican

The National Federation of Republican Assemblies (NFRA) Presidential Preference Convention is coming to the Polk County Convention Complex in Des Moines, Iowa, from October 28-30, 2011, to endorse a conservative presidential candidate for the 2012 GOP nomination.

“The NFRA Board was thrilled to choose Des Moines — the heart of America — for the 2011 NFRA Presidential Preference Convention,” said NFRA President Rod D. Martin. “Now is the time for conservatives to rise up and unite with one voice, and to make that voice fully heard in 2012.”

Candidates, A-list speakers, and exhibitors are lining up to meet conservatives from Iowa and around the country.

Registration is available online at http://convention.republicanassemblies.org.

Press Release: National Federation of Republican Assemblies

(The NFRA is the national parent organization of the RIRA. If you are a RIRA member and would be interested in being elected as a delegate to the national convention, please contact RIRA President Raymond McKay at president [at] ri-ra [dot] org.

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Brown GOP: ‘Capitalism Without Guilt’ | Wednesday

Posted on September 26, 2011 by The Ocean State Republican

On Wednesday night, September 28th, the Brown University Republicans are hosting Yaron Brook, President of the Ayn Rand Institute, at the C.V. Starr Auditorium in MacMillan Hall (167 Thayer Street), who will be lecturing on the topic of “Capitalism Without Guilt: The Moral Case for Freedom.” The event begins at 7:00 pm and is FREE and open to the public. The Rhode Island Young Republicans will be there in support, and to participate in this exciting lecture. As always, please join the RI Young Republicans at Paragon Restaurant (234 Thayer Street) for the post-lecture “after-party.”

In the wake of bailouts, stimulus packages, regulatory expansion, and a massive new entitlement program, ObamaCare, many Americans are alarmed by the rapid growth of the state. But previous rebellions against Big Government, such as the “swing to the right” of the 1980s, failed to substantially roll back government intervention in the economy. Will today’s revolt be different? In this talk, Yaron Brook will offer his assessment, based on a revolutionary view of why government intervention grows, and what must be done to stop it. His provocative conclusion: To successfully stop the growth of the state, Americans will have to discover that laissez-faire capitalism is the only moral system – one that must be defended without guilt.

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NFRA: Blackwell, Angle Appointed to NFRA Board

Posted on September 25, 2011 by The Ocean State Republican

We told you we had big news… And when we promise, we deliver!

We are thrilled to announce our two newest NFRA Vice Presidents: Ambassador Ken Blackwell and former U.S. Senate nominee Sharron Angle!

These heroes of the conservative cause are longtime supporters and members of the Republican Assembly movement. But today, they take their places in the formal leadership of the NFRA, America’s only conservative group dedicated entirely to reforming the Republican Party and taking it back for its overwhelming conservative majority.

That is why Ken Blackwell has joined the NFRA leadership as Executive Vice President.

Ken Blackwell served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Human Rights Commission, Undersecretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mayor of Cincinnati and Ohio Secretary of State before running for Ohio Governor in 2006. He is currently Vice Chairman of the Republican National Committee’s Platform Committee and Senior Fellow for Family Empowerment at the Family Research Council. He serves on the boards of the Club for Growth and the National Taxpayers Union and is a member of the National Rifle Association’s public affairs committee. Amb. Blackwell is a noted columnist, commentator, and leader of the effort to reform the Republican Party.

Tea Party hero Sharron Angle is joining our team as Western Region Vice President.

Sharron Angle, a lifelong educator, is most recognized for her 2010 campaign to oust Senator Harry Reid. She began her career in public office on the Nye County School Board, and fought to protect the Constitution as a member of the Nevada State Assembly, for which she received the Claremont Institute Ronald Reagan Freedom Medallion. Sharron is dedicated in her outreach to the Tea Parties, and recently completed a tour with the Tea Party Express “Reclaiming America Presidential Tour”. She is a longtime member of the Republican Assembly movement, and we were among her first endorsers for U.S. Senate.

Ken and Sharron have worked side by side with us for years. Now they have stepped forward to help lead us to victory in 2012 and beyond. A new day — and a new conservative Republican Party — begins here.

For Freedom,

Rod D. Martin
President, National Federation of Republican Assemblies

http://RepublicanAssemblies.org

(FYI: The NFRA is the national parent organization of the RIRA)

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NFRA Presidential Preference Convention | October 28-30

Posted on September 13, 2011 by The Ocean State Republican

(All are welcome to attend the NFRA Presidential Preference Convention, but only certified delegates from chartered state Republican Assemblies may vote for endorsement. Additionally, NFRA Board Meetings are open only to members of Republican Assemblies, unless otherwise indicated. Only NFRA Board of Directors members may vote on business before the Board).

Notice of Board Meetings from NFRA President Rod Martin:

In conjunction with the 2011 NFRA Presidential Preference Convention, I call you to the Fall Pre-Convention and Post-Convention Board Meetings.

Pre-Convention Meeting: Friday, October 28, 1:00 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Post-Convention Meeting: Sunday, October 30, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Please Note: Per the NFRA Bylaws, Board members must attend board meetings unless granted an excused absence by the President. Board members missing two consecutive meetings will be automatically removed from the Board.

We have some amazing things to roll out to you at Convention. Incredible things. Like, really over-the-top.

Do not miss this convention.

Information on Convention:

Details:

Polk County Convention Complex
501 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
October 28-30, 2011

https://www.republicanassemblies.org/register-for-convention/

Registration:

$199* Full Registration includes:

Access to all sessions, training, and exhibits Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Dinner Friday: speaker TBA
Luncheon Saturday: speaker TBA
Reagan Awards Banquet Saturday
Prayer Breakfast Sunday
One vote in the Iowa Straw Poll Saturday
Access to the NFRA Endorsing Convention**

*Late Registration penalty of $50 goes into effect on October 14. Do not delay your registration

Schedule of Events***

Friday, October 28

All activities held at Polk County Convention Complex
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. LI Training Sessions
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sessions, training, and exhibits
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Board meeting
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Committee meetings
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Dinner

Saturday, October 29

All activities held at Polk County Convention Complex
8 a.m. – noon Registration
9 a.m. – noon Presidential Candidates address convention
9 a.m. – noon Iowa Straw Poll
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sessions, training, and exhibits
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. LI Training Sessions
Noon – 1 p.m. Luncheon
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. NFRA Presidential Preference Convention
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Reagan Awards Dinner

Sunday, October 30

All Activities held at the Renaissance Savery Hotel
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – Noon Board meeting and election of officers
Noon Convention Closes

Hotel:

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
401 Locust Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
(515) 244-2151 (mention the National Federation of Republican Assemblies Convention for discount)
Book Online: Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
Special NFRA discount rate: $89 per night – Discount ends 10/13/11 – Available rooms limited, do not delay in booking.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please call NFRA Secretary Jennifer Wortham at (850) 687-4382 or email her at Secretary [at] RepublicanAssemblies [dot] org.

** All are welcome to attend the NFRA Presidential Preference Convention, but only certified delegates from chartered state Republican Assemblies may vote for endorsement

*** Subject to change

Rod D. Martin, President
National Federation of Republican Assemblies (NFRA)
“The Republican Wing of the Republican Party”

President [at] RepublicanAssemblies [dot] org

http://www.RepublicanAssemblies.org

Twitter: @RodDMartin

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Rhode Island Republican Assembly Meeting | Thursday

Posted on August 10, 2011 by The Ocean State Republican

This is a reminder that Rhode Island’s largest Conservative organization, the RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY, will hold its next meeting on Thursday, August 11th, 2011.

The RIRA monthly meeting will be held in the lower-level of Tri-City Elk’s Lodge No. 14, at 1915 West Shore Road, in Warwick. For those wishing to eat before the RIRA meeting commences, dinner is available between 6:00pm and 7:00pm. The cost for dinner is about $8.00 per person. There is also a Cash Bar available. The RIRA business meeting begins at 7:00PM.

The RIRA is the Rhode Island affiliate of the National Federation of Republican Assemblies, a thoughtful national organization of GOP conservatives working to grow and strengthen the Republican Party in the tradition of President Ronald Reagan. This is a dinner meeting, and if you want to eat, you pay for your own meal. Any like-minded conservative Republican is welcome to attend.

For more information, please contact RIRA President Raymond McKay at 401-487-2514 or president [at] ri-ra [dot] org.

P.S. Please note that the RIGOP Executive Committee is scheduled to meet at 7:00 PM on August 11th in Warwick. The main item on the agenda for that meeting relates to our efforts regarding the qualifications for voting in the 2012 Republican primary.  Therefore, if you are a RIRA member who is also a member of the RIGOP Executive Committee, you are asked to attend the RIGOP meeting first, then to come to the RIRA meeting immediately afterward. We’ll keep the lights on for you…

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Final Reminder: Pork-u-lus Pig Roast on Saturday!

Posted on August 5, 2011 by The Ocean State Republican

Everything is shaping up for another excellent RIRA event on Saturday afternoon! The tent is up, the tables and chairs are in place, and the pig is, well, you know…

If you would like to attend our PORK-U-LUS Pig Roast to benefit R.I. Republican candidates, but have not yet obtained your tickets, we want to highly recommend reserving your spot by paying for your tickets by Credit/Debit card or through PayPal before the event via our secure website at http://ri-ra.org/pigroast/. If you would prefer to pay by personal check, just bring it with you to the event, payable to “RIRA-PAC”. No cash please. We are able to accommodate some last minute walk-in guests, but of course, seating preference will be given to those who have pre-paid or made arrangements to pay at the door beforehand. We hope to see you on Saturday!

PS Once on-street parking fills up, all overflow parking will be at Bart’s Carpets, located at 491 Davisville Road in North Kingstown. There will be signage to direct you there. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Rhode Island Republican Assembly Meeting | August 11

Posted on August 5, 2011 by The Ocean State Republican

This is a reminder that Rhode Island’s largest Conservative organization, the RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY, will hold its next meeting on Thursday, August 11th, 2011.

The RIRA monthly meeting will be held in the lower-level of Tri-City Elk’s Lodge No. 14, at 1915 West Shore Road, in Warwick. For those wishing to eat before the RIRA meeting commences, dinner is available between 6:00pm and 7:00pm. The cost for dinner is about $8.00 per person. There is also a Cash Bar available. The RIRA business meeting begins at 7:00PM.

The RIRA is the Rhode Island affiliate of the National Federation of Republican Assemblies, a thoughtful national organization of GOP conservatives working to grow and strengthen the Republican Party in the tradition of President Ronald Reagan. This is a dinner meeting, and if you want to eat, you pay for your own meal. Any like-minded conservative Republican is welcome to attend.

For more information, please contact RIRA President Raymond McKay at 401-487-2514 or president [at] ri-ra [dot] org.

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Limited Tickets Available for the PORK-U-LUS Pig Roast

Posted on July 27, 2011 by The Ocean State Republican

We want to highly encourage potential attendees to RSVP and pay in advance, as tickets will likely sell out for the event. Visit http://ri-ra.org/pigroast/ for details.

The Rhode Island Republican Assembly PAC

cordially invites you to attend the annual

“PORK-U-LUS” Pig Roast Fundraiser

to support Rhode Island Republican candidates

at the home of

State Representative Doreen & James Costa

39 Dyer Avenue

North Kingstown, RI 02874

on

Saturday, August 6th, 2011

2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.

featuring catered

Roast Barbecued Pig Served Pulled Pork Style

Accompanied by Baked Beans, Corn, Corn Bread, Cole Slaw, & Desserts

Hamburgers & Hot Dogs available. Soft Drinks provided. “B.Y.O.B.”

Tickets: $35.00 per Person

Children 12 & Under: $15.00

Space is limited to 125 guests. Please reserve your tickets today!

Payment by Personal Check or Credit Card is gladly accepted.

To reserve tickets, please mail your request and personal check to:

RIRA-PAC, 19 Bakers Creek Road, Warwick, RI 02886

Credit card payments can be made online at http://ri-ra.org/pigroast/ .

PayPal payments can be sent directly to paypal [at] rirapac [dot] org .

For inquiries, please contact Raymond McKay at (401) 487-2514

or by e-mail at president [at] ri-ra [dot] org. Thank you for your support!

State of Rhode Island campaign finance law requires us to record the Name, Address, Employer, and Occupation of all contributors. Individuals are limited to contributing no more than $1000.00 per calendar year. Political contributions are not tax deductible.

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RIRA-PAC PORK-U-LUS Pig Roast | August 6

Posted on June 10, 2011 by The Ocean State Republican

The Rhode Island Republican Assembly PAC

cordially invites you to attend the annual

“PORK-U-LUS” Pig Roast Fundraiser

at the home of

State Representative Doreen & James Costa
39 Dyer Avenue
North Kingstown, RI 02874

on

Saturday, August 6th, 2011
2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.

featuring catered

Roast BBQ PIG Served Pulled Pork Style

Accompanied by Baked Beans, Corn, Corn Bread, Cole Slaw, & Desserts
Hamburgers & Hot Dogs available. Soft Drinks provided. “B.Y.O.B.”

Tickets: $35.00 per Person ~ Children 12 & Under: $15.00

Space is limited to 100 guests. Payment in advance is strongly encouraged.
Payment by Personal Check or Credit Card is gladly accepted.

To reserve tickets, please mail your request and check to: RIRA-PAC, 19 Bakers Creek Road, Warwick, RI 02886. Please make your check payable to “RIRA-PAC”. Credit card payments accepted online at http://ri-ra.org/pigroast/ . PayPal payments can be sent to paypal [at] rirapac [dot] org .

For inquiries, contact RIRA President Raymond McKay at (401) 487-2514 or by e-mail at president [at] ri-ra [dot] org . Thank you for your generous support!

State of Rhode Island campaign finance law requires us to record the Name, Address, Employer, and Occupation of all contributors. Individuals are limited to contributing no more than $1000.00 per calendar year. Political contributions are not tax deductible.

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Rhode Island Republican Assembly Meeting | June 9

Posted on June 5, 2011 by The Ocean State Republican

This is a reminder that Rhode Island’s largest Conservative organization, the RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY, will hold its next meeting on Thursday, June 9th, 2011.

The RIRA monthly meeting will be held in the lower-level of Tri-City Elk’s Lodge No. 14, at 1915 West Shore Road, in Warwick. For those wishing to eat before the RIRA meeting commences, dinner is available between 6:00pm and 7:00pm. The cost for dinner is about $8.00 per person. There is also a Cash Bar available. The RIRA business meeting begins at 7:00PM.

The RIRA is the Rhode Island affiliate of the National Federation of Republican Assemblies, a thoughtful national organization of GOP conservatives working to grow and strengthen the Republican Party in the tradition of President Ronald Reagan. This is a dinner meeting, and if you want to eat, you pay for your own meal. Any like-minded conservative Republican is welcome to attend.

For more information, please contact RIRA President Raymond McKay at 401-487-2514 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 401-487-2514 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or president [at] ri-ra [dot] org.

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