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An Invitation From Newt Gingrich

Newt Gingrich

Invites You to Join Him

For a Breakfast Rally

with

Republican Candidate for Congress

Brad Zaun

Monday, July 12th
7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Des Moines Christian School
13007 Douglas Parkway, Urbandale

Join Us to Help Take Back Our Country!

$50 per person, $85 per couple
Please RSVP to newt@bradzaun.com or 515-868-0300
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  • Two great events on one big day!

    Johnston Green Days Parade Juneteenth Celebration
    The parade begins at 10AM sharp. Please be at our float no later than 9:30 a.m. Look for a red Jeep Liberty with appropriate decorations! Contact Mary Whisenand at 515-360-6985 or marywhisenand @ mediacombb.netOur Float Is #75.

    Here’s a link to a map showing the location on South Drive in Johnston.

    We will be manning a booth at this great event celebrating the end of slavery in America.  Contact John Bloom at johnbloom@polkgop.com or 515-494-7458.  The event is at Evelyn Davis Park at 1400 Forest Avenue in Des Moines.

    Here’s a link to a map.

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  • A message from John Bloom, Polk County Republican Party Chairman:

    Speaker Newt Gingrich is coming to Des Moines!  He will deliver the Keynote at the First Annual Robb Kelley Victory Club Dinner, on Wednesday, May 26!  Polk County Republicans, in concert with the Robb Kelley Victory Club, will be hosting this event at the Downtown Des Moines Marriott Hotel, with a general reception beginning at 5:30 PM and dinner at 6:45 PM.   I am very excited to see the work we have done here in Polk County recognized by a national conservative leader of Newt’s caliber!

    I want Polk County Republican activists like you to to take advantage of the opportunity to attend this important event, because it is your continued support of Polk County Republicans that makes it possible for us to host people like Newt.  You are the very lifeblood of our organization, and events like this help to continuing strengthening our resolve to deliver the message of smaller government and broader liberties.

    And while Newt is clearly the main event, the upcoming Primaries create a further opportunity for us to highlight Republican candidates who will be on the ballot in June.  We expect most of the Republican candidates for Congress from Polk County and all of the Republican candidates for Governor to be on hand!

    Space is limited, so now is the time to purchase your tickets.  I’ve included a link to our event flyer here (in PDF format).  If you cannot open the flyer, or have any questions, you may call our office at 515-280-6438 or email Darrell Kearney at dkearney@polkgop.com.

    To pay for your tickets, you may go to this link, where you will find appropriate information for paying for your tickets online.

    I’m looking forward to seeing you at the dinner, and I appreciate your continued commitment to the Republican Party in Polk County!

    Warm Regards,

    John Bloom,
    Chairman, Polk County Republican Party
    johnbloom@polkgop.com

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  • Due to venue issues, this event has been CANCELED.

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  • The Polk County Republican Party and the Robb Kelley Victory Club are pleased to announce the first annual Robb Kelley Victory Club Dinner.  The dinner is an opportunity to honor the work of the late Robb Kelley, who was a former Chairman and CEO of EMC Insurance and an active supporter of Republican politics in Polk County and the state of Iowa.

    The dinner will be held on the evening of May 26th, with a Host Reception at 6:00 and General Reception and Dinner at 7:00 .  The location will be announced soon, but will be held in the Des Moines Metro area.  Tickets will be $75 apiece, with half tables of 5 and full tables of 10 providing special amenities to the table sponsors. Members of the Robb Kelley Victory Club will receive complementary ticketing and amenities based on their level of Club support.

    We are also pleased to announce that Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, will be the Guest Speaker at the Robb Kelley Victory Club Dinner.  Gingrich was a US Representative from Georgia for 20 years, and was Speaker of the House for the last 6 years of his time in office.  Gingrich has founded and is working with several conservative organizations include “American Solutions for Winning the Future” and “The Center for Health Transformation”.

    “This will be a tremendous opportunity for Republicans to remember the great example set by Robb Kelley, whose commitment to community action in Central Iowa lives on through his family today,” said John Bloom, Polk County Republican Party Chairman.  “It is doubly exciting that we can honor Robb’s legacy by having such a dominant figure in Conservative Politics as Newt Gingrich join us in this celebration!”

    Questions about the Robb Kelley Victory Club or the dinner, and requests to purchase tickets, can be directed to Darrell Kearney, Senior Financial Officer, via email at dkearny@polkgop.com, by telephone at 515-280-6438, or by fax at 515-282-9019.

    More information will be available here in coming weeks!

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  • Our next Central Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 30 2010 from 7:00p – 9:00p at the Northwest Community Center (5110 Franklin Ave. in Des Moines).

    Confirmed Speakers:

    • None at this time… stop back for updates!

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    Agenda

    • Not yet determined… stop back for updates!
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  • Due to the volume of data entry required before we can get security properly setup for Central Committee members, it will be Monday (Feb 8) before we will have secured access available for Central Committee members on this web site.  We apologize for the delay.

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  • Saturday, February 6, at 7:00 PM, it’s the 99th Birthday of Ronald Reagan of Fort Des Moines, who earned his commission here in 1937. In honor of President Ronald Reagan’s 99th birthday, the Fort Des Moines Museum will feature two of his early war movies, featuring Rear Gunner (20 min.) and For God and Country (40 min.) with a short presentation about his life at Fort Des Moines. Tickets are $5 per person. For more information please visit the Fort Des Moines website at www.fortdesmoines.org or call the museum during regular business hours at 515-282-8060.

    The Museum is at 75 East Army Post Road in Des Moines.  See the map below.


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  • Web Site Security Changes

    As we have reached the end of the Central Committee term for 2008-2010, we will be making security changes as follows:

    • All 2008-2010 Central Committee members access to secured site areas will be removed effective immediately.
    • All 2010-2012 Central Committee members who have existing accounts on the site will be re-added by the end of the week (Jan 30).  We apologize for any inconvenience this may create.
    • Executive Committee members, Polk GOP Committee Chairs and Officers will not have their access impacted.

    If you are an incoming Central Committee member who does not have an account, please proceed with registering on the site at this link.  We will get your access added by Jan 30.

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  • Polk County GOP had a Caucus Temporary Chair Training session scheduled for tonight at 5:30… that session is cancelled.  There are two sessions scheduled for next week (Tuesday Jan 12 at 7:00 PM and Saturday Jan 16 at 10:00 AM).  Another session may yet be scheduled as well, but if you can attend one of next week’s sessions, please do.  Look for updates here or see the Polk County GOP Calendar here.

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  • Summer Picnic!

    Thursday July 29, 2010, 5:30 - 8:30 PM, is the next big social event for Polk County Republicans and the Robb Kelley Victory Club! The Jamboree will be held at Jalapeno Pete's at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.

    Family fun, food, bluegrass music, and hay rides around the fairgrounds for all ages! Plus … Republican Candidate Team Meet and Greet!

    Tickets are $25 per person, and $75 for the family of four Picnic Basket, children 6 through 10 are $10 and children under 6 FREE! Gold Dome Host Packages of 10 tickets for $200 and Prairie Fire Sponsorships of 5 tickets for $100 are also available.

    2010 Parade Schedule

    Here is the tentative schedule for parades... there is more info to come yet. If you have questions, please contact the Polk GOP Parade Coordinator, Mary Whisenand, at 515-360-6985 or marywhisenand@mediacombb.net.

    More details about the parades below can be found by clicking on the item below or on the Events Calendar.

    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!

    Click here for more information.

    Candidates!

    Please click here for information on submitting events to be included on our calendar and weekly activist email.

    Central Committee Meeting

    Next Central Committee Meeting
    7/27/2010 at 7:00p

    Click here for details!

    Central Committee Meeting Schedule:

    • July 27, 2010
    • August 24, 2010
    • September 28, 2010
    • October 26, 2010

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

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  • 2010 Republican Candidates

    Below are Republican candidates in 2010. Those with an asterisk (*) next to the name do not currently have a web site. All others list can be clicked to reach their web sites.

  • Iowa Governor

  • US Senate

  • US House District 3

  • Iowa Secretary of State

  • Iowa Secretary of Agriculture

  • Iowa Auditor of State

  • Iowa State Treasurer

  • Iowa Attorney General

  • Iowa Senate

  • Iowa House

  • Polk County Supervisor