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.
Every election cycle each of the four regions of the Republican National Committee holds an RNC Regional Conference.

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