The fifth Biennial Endorsement Convention of the Rhode Island Republican Assembly will be held on Saturday, June 12th, 2010, from 12 Noon to 4:00 PM. The Convention will be held in the Rotunda of the Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Crossings, at 801 Greenwich Avenue, in Warwick, RI 02886.
The theme for the Convention will be “2010: The Conservative Comeback.”
Working towards that goal, federal and state Republican candidates have been invited to address the RIRA delegates and guests. Speakers to include:
John Loughlin, Candidate for Congress (First District)
Mark Zaccaria, Candidate for Congress (Second District)
William Clegg, Candidate for Congress (Second District)
John Robitaille, Candidate for Governor
Victor Moffitt, Candidate for Governor
Erik Wallin, Candidate for Attorney General
Kernan ‘Kerry’ King, Candidate for General Treasurer
Following those and other speeches, RIRA Delegates will be able vote on endorsements for each office. Endorsements may be made in any Federal, Statewide, as well as in R.I. House and Senate races. RIRA endorsements require a 2/3rds affirmative vote of those delegates present.
All Republicans and Conservatives in Rhode Island are welcome to attend. The precise agenda is still being worked out. However, the event will start with a great fundraiser for our state Political Action Committee, with speeches by various Republican officeholders and candidates. Live Musical Entertainment will be provided by the band “Wing-It”. Hors d’Oeuvres will be served, and there will be a Cash Bar available.
RSVP in advance by Facebook, e-mail, or phone would be greatly appreciated for food planning purposes. However, it is not required to attend. Tickets may be paid for in advance or at the door. Personal checks should be payable to “RIRA-PAC.”
Suggested minimum contribution for the PAC fundraiser is $25.00 per person or $15.00 for R.I. Young Republicans (of course, individuals may donate more!). Tables of Six are available for $150.00 each. Funds generated in excess of our costs will be used to support RIRA endorsed candidates. Please note: RIRA members who are currently “in good standing” are not required to pay an additional amount as a condition of voting on endorsements. However, annual dues must be paid up to date in order to vote. Of course, RIRA members are always encouraged to contribute towards our PAC.
To reserve your tickets, please mail your request and personal check to: RIRA-PAC, 19 Bakers Creek Road, Warwick, RI 02886. For any inquiries, please contact RIRA President Raymond T. McKay at (401) 487-2514 or by e-mail at: president [at] ri-ra [dot] org .
Note: State of Rhode Island campaign finance law requires us to record the Name, Address, Employer, and Occupation of contributors. Corporate and business checks cannot be accepted. Individual contributors are limited to contributing no more than $1000.00 per calendar year. Political contributions are not tax deductible.
