Upcoming Newport Beach-Centric GOP Events

Received the Republican Party of Orange County Calendar Events this morning and here are some interesting things coming up:

Thursday, 9/27/07
11:30 AM
Special Event Newport Harbor Republican Women Luncheon
With Guest John Klein, Newport Beach Chief of Police

Where: Five Crowns Restaurant, Corona del Mar

Newport Harbor Republican Women present John Klein, Newport Beach Chief of Police Thursday, September 27th at Five Crowns Restaurant. Chief Klein has worked for our Police Department for 28 years, and last July 1st became the seventh Chief of Police in Newport Beach . The Chief served in the U.S. Army Security Agency from 1974-79. Social Hour 11:30 a.m., Lunch 11:45. Cost: $25.00. For questions or reservations, please call Sheila Thomsen by September 24th at (949) 720-1726.


I've been to these meetings and let me tell you a couple of things:

1. If you are a guy. You and Chief Klein will be the ONLY men there.

2. Be prepared to spend 3 hours there.

Tuesday, 10/2/07
11:30 AM
Special Event Celebrate Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week
With Guest Tony Rackauckas, Orange County District Attorney

Where: The Pacific Club, Newport Beach

You are invited to celebrate Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week with Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas who will speak on "Combating Fraud" Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach beginning at 11:30am. $49 with reservations - $59 at the door. No credit cards. For reservations and information, please call 714-259-8400 or email maryann@maryannmaloney.com. This educational activity provides one hour of Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit.


Gee...sounds fun...but appropriate considering that Newport Beach is the Fraud capital of the State. Ask the Chief Klein at the Republican Women meeting. He'll confirm that.

Friday, 10/12/07
through
Saturday, 10/13/07
Special Event The Western Conservative Political Action Conference 2007
Preserving the Reagan Legacy

Where: Fairmont Hotel, Newport Beach, California

You are cordially invited to the Western Conservative Political Action Conference 2007. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from Presidential Candidates and Conservative Leaders on topics ranging from Immigration to The Future of Talk Radio.Registration. All meals and events: $245 per person. All events (no meals): $100 per person. Student registration for all events (no meals): $49 with valid ID. Hotel Accommodations: Fairmont Newport Beach www.fairmont.com/NewportBeach or (949) 476-2001. Mention Western CPAC for special room rate of $149. Featured speakers include: Senator Sam Brownback, Congressman Darrell Issa, Senator Tom McClintock, Dinesh D’Souza, Lt. Col. Buzz Patterson, Lt. General Thomas McInerney, Melanie Morgan and Major General Paul Vallely.

Go there if only to hear Senator Tom McClintock speak.

Thursday, 10/18/07
5:30 PM
Special Event Neil Blais for Assembly Reception

Where: The Pacific Club, Newport Beach

You are invited to a Fundraiser for Neil Blais for Assembly at The Pacific Club,Newport Beach from 5:30-7:30pm on October 18th, 2007. Please call Desiree for more details at 949-794-7204.

Go there if you are interested in an Assembly District which does not include Newport Beach.