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Polk County Republican Jamboree and Picnic!

PolkGOP — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 03:51:59 +0000

March 10, 2010 West Side Conservative Club Breakfast

PolkGOP — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:26:59 +0000

Westside Conservative Club Breakfast

WHEN: Wednesday March 10

TIME: 7:15 to 8:15 AM

WHERE: Iowa Machine Shed

AGENDA:

Introductions
Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker: Kraig Paulson, House Minority Leader, District 35 http://www.iowahouserepublicans.com/members/kraig-paulsen
Speaker: Kent Sorenson, Representative, Indianola, District 74 http://www.iowahouserepublicans.com/members/kent-sorenson
Darlene Blake – candidate for House District 61
Brenna Findley – candidate for Attorney General
Announcements
Next meeting: March 24

Facebook users – Please join our fan page. On the Fan Page we have also added a discussion page where you can make suggestions for future speakers.

Polk County Caucus Training This Week

PolkGOP — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:18:50 +0000

Training sessions for Temporary Chairs for Polk County Caucuses will be held this week, Tuesday Jan 12 at 7:00 PM and Saturday Jan 16 at 10:00 AM. If you have questions, please contact John Bloom at 515-280-6438, email johnbloom@polkgop.com.

2010 Polk County Republican Caucus Locations Announced

PolkGOP — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:42:45 +0000

The locations for the 2010 Polk County Republican Caucus, to be held on January 23, are found below. Click here to find the meeting location for your precinct. To volunteer to help with your caucus, contact your House District Director.

Iowa House District	Location
42	Southeast Polk High School (ONLY Polk County Precincts)
59	Valley High School
60	Hillside Elementary
61	Greenwood Elementary
62	Southside Senior Center
63	Urbandale Middle School
64	Northwest Community Center
65	Harding Middle School
66	Republican Party of Iowa Headquarters
67	Weeks Middle School
68	Hoyt Middle School
69*	Horizon Elementary
69*	North Polk Jr/Sr High
70	Parkview Middle School

*To minimize travel distance, District 69 was split into two locations as follows:

Horizon Elementary:

Grimes 1
Grimes 2
Jefferson 1
Johnston 1
Johnston 2
Johnston 3
Saylor 1
Saylor 3

North Polk Jr/Sr High:

Alleman 1
Crocker 1
Douglas 1
Franklin 1
Polk City 1
Sheldahl-Union 1
Washington 1

Questions regarding the caucus locations for Polk County Republicans can be directed to John Bloom at johnbloom@polkgop.com.

Liberty Morning Fundraiser with U.S. Rep Ron Paul

PolkGOP — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Please join Kent Sorenson for what will sure to be an exciting event with Congressman Ron Paul of Texas who enjoys a national reputation as the premier advocate for liberty in politics today. Dr. Paul is the leading spokesman in Washington for limited constitutional government, low taxes, free markets, and a return to sound monetary policies based on commodity-backed currency.

This will be a great opportunity to come and support Kent for his State Senate Bid in Iowa’s 37th Senate District!

The event itself will be a free will offering.
Host Committee Spots Available (includes private meeting with Congressman Paul)

Please Contact
Susan Geddes
515-202-3733

Please RSVP to sgeddes0@aol.com
Date: Saturday November 14th 2009

Time: 9:30am – 10:30am

Place: Des Moines Airport Holiday Inn – 6111 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA

Leadership for Iowa

PolkGOP — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:29:23 +0000

The Republican Party of Iowa is hosting a special event – Leadership for Iowa on Saturday, November 7 at 5:30p. It will be held in the Elwell Family Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

With special guest, Governor Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota

Come meet the Republican gubernatorial candidates as well.

Tickets are just $25, which you can order here.

Polk County Republican Style Show

PolkGOP — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:27:04 +0000

This annual event is coming up soon, the pertinent information is below.

Date: October 31, 2009

Place: Wakonda Country Club (3915 Fleur Dr. in Des Moines)

Time: 11:00 A.M.

Fashions: Younker’s at Jordan Creek

Theme: A Day for Abe – Celebrating Abe’s 200th year

Cost of Luncheon: $35.00

Reserve no later than October 28th

Contact: Audrene Hansen at 243-1679

Models: Celebrity Republicans – women, men and children

Door Prizes

Map below:

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10/11/09 Fall Fundraiser

PolkGOP — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:30:00 +0000

The cold did not keep us from having a great crowd at Living History Farms. We were privileged to have former Governor Robert Ray in attendance, and to hear from several of our elected officials and gubernatorial candidates. You can check out some pictures at our Facebook Page, and watch videos from the evening below.

A Barn-burner at Living History Farms on 10/11

PolkGOP — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:25:08 +0000

The Polk County Republicans present “A Barn-burner at Living History Farms” where you can hear all declared GOP Gubernatorial Candidates speak out. Click the image at right to view the invitation!

This fundraising event will be held at Living History Farms Flynn Barn (11121 Hickman Road in Urbandale) on Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 5:30p (buffet dinner catered by The Iowa Machine Shed starts at 6:00p). Parking will be available at the Visitor Center, and a shuttle will take you to the barn. Handicapped assistance will be provided.

Tickets cost $30/single, $50/couple and $65/family

If you would like to RSVP, purchase a ticket, or have a question please contact:

Connie Schmett – connieschmett@polkgop.com or 515-238-3611
John Bloom – johnbloom@polkgop.com or 515-494-7458
Will Rogers – willrogers@polkgop.com or 515-669-1648

More details to come! But mark your calendars, and grab some family and friends and support the Polk County Republicans in our mission to rally, recruit, register, retain and elect Republicans.

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Beaverdale Fall Festival Parade

PolkGOP — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:19:44 +0000

These boots WERE made for walking and “Now The End is Near”. We face the final curtain. It is time for our last parade of the 2009 season and we want to end with as much enthusiasm as when we first started in early June. Even if you haven’t been able to be in another parade all summer, we need your help this Saturday.

WHAT: Beaverdale Fall Festival Parade

WHEN: Saturday, September 19, 2009

TIME: Line up for walkers will be between 9-9:30 a.m.

WHERE: North parking lot of First Federated Church (located on the west side of 48th Street between Hickman and Franklin). Look for our elephant!

We will be there with our venerable elephant float and look forward to having you join us. For more information, please contact John Bloom at 515-494-7458 (cell) or Mary Whisenand at (515) 360-6985.