The Polk County GOP Executive Committee would like to encourage all Central Committee members to attend two important outreach events this week.

Thursday May 10

Event:  Power of the Pulpit

Purpose:  A summit to discuss issues related to the minority community in Des Moines sponsored by the Polk GOP

Time:  6 PM

Place:  Mt. Hebron Church at 9th and Forest in Des Moines

Saturday May 12

Event:  Celebrasian

Purpose: Polk GOP will be making a major voter registration and recruiting drive at this premier event for the Asian community in Iowa

Time:  10 AM until 8 PM

Place:  East Lawn of the State Capitol

Come out and help us register and recruit more voters for Conservative causes.

The next Central Committee Meeting is Tuesday, April 24th at the Downtown Holiday Inn - 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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Important Note:  There will be a series of proposed changes to the bylaws at this weeks meeting.

Plese login to the site to see a copy of the proposed changes.

If you are a smart phone user, finding your caucus site just got a little easier. Iowa GOP has launched aapplications through the Android Market and iTunes. Be prepared for the caucuses by having the Iowa GOP in the palm of your hand! The app is helpful for caucus site coordinators and for those volunteering at caucus sites who may need to direct people to a different caucus site.

To download the app, search for IowaGOP2012 in the Android Market or iTunes. The application’s search results may not be very complete at this point, but as sites are confirmed and the database is updated, this will become an invaluable tool.

Below is a preview of what the app has to offer.

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 9^th 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

Note: Due to limited space, attendees who are not Central Committee members will have to wait until all voting members have been credentialed and seated.

Our next Central Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 from 7:00p – 9:00p at the Northwest Community Center (5110 Franklin Ave. in Des Moines).

Agenda

• Pledge of Allegiance
• Recognize all Republican officials and officials-elect present.
• Order of Business
  • Recognize new activists or those returning after a long absence
  • Review & Approve Minutes
  • Receive Treasurer’s Report
  • Executive Committee Report
  • Review of election results
  • Review of Strategic Action Plan
• Open Discussion & Wrap Up

This Meeting Has Been Cancelled!

The October Central Committee Meeting has been canceled.  Please use this time to volunteer for one our awesome candidates or at the Victory Headquarters in Urbandale.  If you aren’t sure where to go, please call use at 515-280-6438!  Your can make a difference by volunteering during these last critical weeks!