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Central Committee Meeting – March 27th

The next central committee meeting will be held on March 27th at 7 pm at the Holiday Inn Downtown Des Moines – 1005 6th Avenue, Des Moines.

Even if you are not a central committee member, you are encouraged to attend in a non-voting role. Below is a Google map for directions to the location.


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  • With an impressive array of Presidential Candidates, food, and a setting at the always fun Jalapeno Pete’s at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, tickets for the Summer Picnic are going fast!!

    There are only about 50 Tickets left for this outstnding event that will be broadcast live by C-Span and covered live by almost every major news organization…..

    Speakers at the 2012 Polk GOP Summer Picnic – Be There!!
    Representative Ron Paul

    Ron Paul

    Texas Governor Rick Perry

    Rick Perry

    george pataki

    George Pataki

    thaddeus mccotter

    Thaddeus McCotter

    Don’t Miss this Exciting National Level Event

    Call or Email Darrell Kearney Today to Purchase Your Tickets

    Phone:  515-280-6438

    email: dkearney@polkgop.com

     

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  • Next Central Committee Meeting – August 23rd

    The next central committee meeting will be held on August 23rd at 7 pm at the Holiday Inn Downtown Des Moines – 1005 6th Avenue, Des Moines.

    Even if you are not a central committee member, you are encouraged to attend in a non-voting role. Below is a Google map for directions to the location.


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  • A Call to Action on Polk County Redistricting..

    Once again, the Polk County Democrat Machine is trying to stack the deck in their favor. Please make time to attend the open meeting on Polk County Supervisor Redistricting to be held 7 p.m. Wednesday in Room 120 of the Polk County Administration Building, 111 Court Ave. in Des Moines.

    Here is an article for background: Polk County Redistricting

    The Machine is trying to ramrod through a bad plan for Polk County citizens by adopting a plan that provides disproportionate representation, throwing out the American ideal of one man-one vote.

    Please make plans to attend and to support a fair, open and honest process for adoption of the Polk County Board of Supervisors District Map

    Dave Funk
    Co-chairman, Polk County Republican Central Committee

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  • Candy Donations Needed

    We Are Looking For Candy
    The Polk County Republican Party is reaching out to voters in a variety of events in the next two weeks.

    We will be participating in the West Des Moines Independence Day Parade, the Urbandale Independence Day Parade, and Ankeny Summerfest.Parade.

    We are looking for donations of candy to be brought to the Central Committee meeting on June 28th.  Candy is one of the most popular items handed out during each of the parades and your fellow Republicans will appreciate any donations of candy that you can bring to the meeting.

    Please note that because of the heat typical at this time of year, candy that melts is not preferred.  Consequently, it is preferred that donations of candy bars and chocolates be avoided.  Otherwise, we can use all of the candy we can get.

    There will be a collection bin at the entry door to the Central Committee meeting on Tuesday.  Help your fellow Republicans reach out to as many voters as possible by taking the time to bring some candy to the meeting.

    For those not attending the Central Committee meeting, you may drop off a donation at the meeting location between 6:30 pm and 7 pm.  The meeting is held at the downtown Holiday Inn (1005 6th Avenue, Des Moines)

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  • House Votes on HF 697

    Following are the votes of Polk County House members on the Omnibus Budget Bill – HF 697 – which was an agreed upon budget between House Republicans and the Governor:

    Voting Yea – For HF 697

    Peter Cownie – R

    Chris Hagenow – R

    Erik Helland – R

    Kevin Koester – R

    Scott Raecker – R

    Voting nay – Against HF 697

    Ako Abdul-Samad - D

    Ruth Ann Gaines - D

    Bruce L. Hunter - D

    Kevin M. McCarthy - D

    Jo Oldson - D

    Janet Petersen - D

    Kim Pearson - R

    Absent

    Rick Olson - D

    The Omnibus budget passed the legislature with a constitutional majority.

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  • Republican Party of Iowa Road Show

    The Republican Party of Iowa is hittin’ the road! 

    The staff of the Republican Party of Iowa is heading all over the state – to 15 different cities – in order to talk with you about the Republican Party as the 2012 elections roll around.  We have printed off  new and improved county manuals called The Grassroots Guide to the Republican Party of Iowa, and we will be handing out free copies to Executive Committee members and grassroots activists. 

     

    The meeting will be short and sweet and food will be available.  We have done a lot to update the infrastructure of the Party, so please come see us so you can hear about what’s new and improved!

    The next RPI Road Show Stop is going to be near you:

    The Republican Party of Iowa Headquarters

    621 East 9th Street, Des Moines, IA

    Thursday, June 2, 6:30pm

    Ø RPI’s Executive Director, Chad Olsen, will be there to update you on the Straw Poll and to answer any questions you may have.

    Ø RPI’s Communications Director, Casey Mills, will be there to talk about engaging the press, building websites and using Twitter and Facebook.

    Ø RPI’s Data Director, Patrick Stewart, will be there to explain Voter Vault and how it can help you build the party.

    Ø RPI’s Organization Director, Ryan Gough, will be there to talk about the Caucus process and to answer any questions about networking and organizing the party.  

    The campaign for the White House, the Iowa Senate majority and our county officials’ seats has already begun.  Let’s work together to bring a permanent conservative majority to this great state.

     

    Please RSVP to rgough@iowagop.org or call 515-282-8105. 

    We look forward to seeing you!

    All the best,

    Ryan

     

    P.S.  Please note that RPI will also be holding “Road Show” meetings in Osceola and Carroll in the next couple of months.  If the date or distance for the Des Moines stop is not convenient for you, these opportunities will be available.  Dates and times will be announced for the Osceola and Carroll stops soon. 

    Ryan C. Gough

    Organization Director

    Caucus Coordinator

     

    rgough@iowagop.org

    515.282.8105 – office

    515.867.1997 – cell

    515.282.9019 – fax

    Republican Party of Iowa

    621 East Ninth St.

    Des Moines, IA 50309

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    Spring Robb Kelley Dinner


    Featuring John Bolton
    The 3rd Annual Robb Kelley Club Dinner featuring former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton takes place on Thursday, May 24 at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Des Moines. The reception begins at 6pm. Dinner at 7pm. Tickets are available now!



    Central Committee Meeting

    Next Central Committee Meeting
    May 22, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    Central Committee Meeting Schedule:

    • June 26, 2012
  • July 24, 2012

    For consideration as a speaker at future meetings, please contact the Polk County Republicans Office at: 515-280-6438

  • The Robb Kelley Victory Club

    The Robb Kelley Victory Club provides great benefits and an opportunity to make a difference in Polk County Politics. We'd love to have you join us!

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    621 E. 9th Street
    Des Moines, IA 50309 (map)

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