Monthly Archive for November, 2011

Statement from RIRA President Raymond McKay

Published on November 27, 2011 in News, Press Releases and RIRA. Closed

As President of the Rhode Island Republican Assembly, I would like to take this moment to wish Ken McKay all the best in his new endeavors in Washington. I am sure that Ken’s talents will be of great use to Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin in helping overcome the issues that have been brought forth by the Obama administration.

Over the next thirty days, the RIGOP will select a new leader. We must all remain focused, energized, and be 100% supportive of the new leader whomever it may be. Ken’s moving on is but a bump in the road which the RIGOP will weather just fine.

I look forward to continue working with the RIGOP on issues of building an effective Party, an army of candidates, and addressing the issues that face us all in the State of Rhode Island, from taxes to illegal immigration to pension reform, to an out of control General Assembly, and as we all know, the list goes on.

Conservatively yours,

Raymond T. McKay
President, RIRA

Registration Open: RIRA 7th Annual Christmas Party!

Published on November 26, 2011 in News and RIRA. Closed

The Rhode Island Republican Assembly – our state’s largest conservative organization – cordially invites our fellow R.I. Republicans, friends, and families to attend our SEVENTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER PARTY, which will be held on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17th, 2011, at the R.I. Shriners – Imperial Room, at One Rhodes Place, in historic Pawtuxet Village, Cranston, RI 02905.

Join us for a “family friendly” evening of fun, food and drink, live music, award presentations, and special guests, at the biggest and best local GOP party this holiday season! Hors d’ Oeuvres and Cocktails will be available from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.; with a great Buffet Dinner beginning at 7:00 P.M., with festivities continuing until at least 10:00 P.M. There will be Live Entertainment, as well as a Cash Bar throughout the evening.

An RSVP is required for dinner. Tickets are only $35.00 per Adult; and only $10.00 for Children 10 & Under! The buffet features Chicken Montello and Baked Stuffed Sole, along with salad, roasted potatoes, a vegetable medley, and chocolate cake. The children’s menu features Chicken Fingers and French Fries. Special dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.

To REGISTER BY MAIL, please send your ticket request along with your check (payable to “Rhode Island Republican Assembly”) to: RIRA, 19 BAKERS CREEK ROAD, WARWICK, RI 02886. You may also easily and securely REGISTER & PAY ONLINE by Credit Card or E-Check directly through the RIRA web site at http://ri-ra.org/christmasparty/ .

For more information, please contact RIRA President Ray McKay at president [at] ri-ra [dot] org or (401) 487-2514. As seating is limited, your timely RSVP and payment is greatly appreciated.

P.S. Two important reminders: As is our custom, due to the Christmas Party, there will not be a “second Thursday” RIRA general membership meeting in December. Additionally, we are asking that dinner guests bring at least one canned or other non-perishable food item to the Christmas Party, to benefit the RI Food Bank. A collection bin will be located at the door.