A new semester has arrived and the summer break is over!   In addition to those back to school shakeups we have been shaking up the old with a bunch of new initiatives for you at Mason, including a changed eboard with ad-hoc Libertarian outreach, expanded social events like the new “Dinner with the Candidate”, a CR-CD debate in October, the possibility of new CR tees, recently published book prizes for CR Jeopardy night, and much, much more.

We will also be a part of Welcome Week.  Join us at the Connection Carnival on Wednesday, September 1st from 11AM-3PM in the North Plaza and help spread the GOP’s message of Hope and Change in 2010!

Please stay tuned as we kick off the Fall 2010 semester with a bang!

Yours in Republican victory,

Michael DeMatteo, Chairman

As you can see, we’ve added a new tab to the top of our website that makes joining the College Republicans even easier! Just click the “Join us” tab and fill out the membership form!

Also, current members – please check your email and facebook inboxes for a link to the 2010 Membership Survey. This survey will be crucial for us to gauge club opinion and thoughts and we plan the upcoming school year.

Keith Fimian can always use our help and needs people to go door knocking and to make phone calls. To volunteer, click here.

Other upcoming summer events:

John Cook’s “Big Braddock BBQ”
Sat, July 24, 3pm – 6pm at 5801 Rolling Rd., Springfield, VA (Interstate Van Lines)
Tickets: $35/person, $50/couple
More info & RSVP:  nancy.krakover@gmail.com or 703-250-6590

City of Fairfax Republican Committee  fundraiser
Special guest: Atty. Gen. Ken Cuccinelli
Location: Old Town Hall
3999 University Dr., Fairfax
(at Main St., in Old Town Fairfax)
Tickets: $35 per person
More info: executivepressinc@verizon.net

8th District GOP fundraising reception
Special guest: Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling
Location: Home of Bruce Swenson
311 N. Lee St., Falls Church
(3 blocks north of W. Broad St. )
Tickets: $50 per person RSVP requested
More info & RSVP: va8gopchairman@hotmail.com

Arlington GOP summer picnic
Special guest: Del. Barbara Comstock (R-Fairfax)
Location: Knights of Columbus
5115 Little Falls Rd., Arlington [Rock Spring]
(1/2 mi. west of Glebe Blvd.)
Tickets: $35 per person RSVP requested
More info & RSVP: picnic@ArlingtonGOP.org or 703-685-2488

-Eagle Forum’s 17th Annual Collegians Summit-

Eagle Forum’s 17th Annual Collegians Summit, held in the heart of Washington D.C., draws conservative college students from across the United States. These two informative days will feature lawmakers, activists, and authors who will address many of the present issues facing the Nation as well as recounting their own efforts to fight for conservative ideals.

This conference is open to college students and Washington, D.C. summer interns.

This year’s speaker line-up includes:

Hannah Giles
Rep. Michelle Bachmann (R-MN)
Gov. George Allen (R-VA)
Sen. Trent Franks (R-AZ)
Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC)
Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK)
Karilyn Henshaw
Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX)
Larry Schweikart
Chris Horner
Phyllis Schlafly, and many others!

Register online at www.efcollegians.org
The Summit is FREE to college students!
(Lunch is included both Thursday and Friday)

-4th of July Events-

The following event is sponsored by the Tea Party:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=134345039928429

Several Republican candidates, including Keith Fimian and Scott Martin, will be speaking.

Also, if your in D.C. for the weekend, be sure to check out some of these great events: http://dc.about.com/od/specialevents/a/4thofJuly.htm

Stay involved in the GOP over the summer!
Even though school is out for the year, you can still stay involved! Consider joining the Young Republicans. Visit http://yrfv.org/ to find your local Chapter. Also, if you’re a VA resident, don’t forget to vote in the primary on June 8th!

New Student Org
There is a new organization on campus looking for students who are interested in foreign policy, and are smart, well-organized, and able to help get the group off the ground. It is a nationwide association of campus organizations called the Hamilton Society, and they are looking for suitable student leaders to help their mission. The Hamilton Society’s role will be to encourage thoughtful debate on campus regarding foreign policy issues, to offer conservative points of view, and to provide guest speakers, symposia, debates, and national conferences.

If you think that you would like to serve as a student leader for the Hamilton Society, please feel free to share you interest with Professor Colin Dueck by sending him an email at cdueck@gmu.edu.

Club fundraising
Reserve your copy of “The War on Success: How the Obama Agenda is Shattering the American Dream,” by Tommy Newberry. Normally this book goes for $25-$30, but we’re offering it for the low price of $15!! Supplies are limited, so respond ASAP if you want a book. We’ll reserve a copy for you to have this Fall.

Farewell
As you all know, I didn’t run for anything on the Executive Board this year. I wish the club well. It’s been a pleasure serving the club’s members for the past 3 years as 2nd Vice and 1st Vice Chairman. During the past three years, we’ve hosted multiple speakers, and help to elect candidates from school board to the Governor’s mansion. The club is in very capable hands and has what I think will be the best Executive Board the club has seen for a while. Good luck and have a great school year!

Josh St. Louis, former 1st Vice Chairman

We’ll be providing burgers and all of the fixings, please bring a side dish or soda!

Details:
Meet in SUB II Room 4 between 7-7:30 pm. We’ll be leaving at 7:30 pm sharp. If you’d like to meet us there, the address is:
3511 Prince William Drive, Fairfax VA, 22031

Please RSVP and write on the facebook wall what you plan on bringing and if you need a ride.

Click the link below to download the flyer!

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