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Young Republican Virginia Voter Guide for Tuesday, November 4, 2008

If you believe in American and its people and support lower taxes, a hand up instead of a hand out from Government, individual responsibility, an economic plan that will stimulate small business and not force new jobs overseas, clean coal technology and energy independence, then you should vote Republican.

VOTE Today November 4, 2008

To compare the Presidential candidates, click here.

VOTE For President and Vice President:
John McCain and Sarah Palin - Republican

VOTE For U.S. Senate:
James Gilmore III - Republican

VOTE For U.S. Congress:
Rob Wittman - 1st District Republican
Thelma Drake - 2nd District Republican
Randy Forbes - 4th District Republican
Virgil Goode - 5th District Republican
Bob Goodlatte - 6th District Republican
Eric Cantor - 7th District Republican
Mark Ellmore - 8th District Republican (challenger to Jim Moran)
Frank Wolf - 10th District Republican
Keith Fimian - 11th District Republican

If you haven't yet voted, Virginia polls are open until 7:00 pm - and as long as you are in line to vote by 7:00 pm, you will be allowed to vote.

Not sure if you are registered or where you vote? Visit the Virginia State Board of Election website at www.sbe.virginia.gov.

If you have any trouble at the polls, please feel free to report suspicious activity at the polls to the McCain campaign at ElectionDayReports@JohnMcCain.com.

The McCain-Palin campaign has also launched the Honest and Open Election hotline to help citizens find their polling place, as well as report irregularities at the polls, including voter fraud, intimidation, violence and electioneering. To reach the hotline, call: 866-976-VOTE.

Virginia Future Leaders for McCain and Virginia Young Republicans Campaign for McCain-Palin in Prince William County

What a month of campaigning for McCain-Palin, Governor Gilmore for Senate and our Congressional candidates.  With over 9000 voter contacts following a previous record of over 8000 voter contacts, the Future Leaders for McCain coalition's (supported with members from the Young Republican Federation of Virginia) latest GOTV effort that broke new records for door-to-door contacts. Check out some of the scenes from our efforts in Prince William County over the past couple of weekends and one of McCain's huge rallies...

 

Above you will note a number of pictures of our Future Leader for McCain standouts, our rally for door-to-door, and a big GOP rally in Woodbridge. Future Leaders and YRs rocked our goals for door-to-door numbers in Prince William County.  The YRFV would like to specifically thank the Maryland Future Leaders for McCain and Maryland Victory leaders for all of their support including Chris Cavey, John Flynn, Moshe Starkman and our E.D. for Future Leaders Nicolee Ambrose. 

As the Virginia Future Leaders for McCain Chairman, along with my Future Leaders Co-Chairman and Policy Chair on Energy, Brian Smith, we appreciate all of our Future Leader and YR support for our Republican ticket shown here in Virginia.

In Republican Victory,

I remain,

Neil Miller.

Future Leaders for McCain - Virginia Big GOTV Success

Check out pictures from our Door-to-Door GOTV effort of the Future Leaders for McCain Coalition in Fairfax County on October 4, 2008! On top, we have our donut and coffee crew out early, then we had lunch with John from the campaign to provide us with an update on efforts on the Volunteer front. Good times.

The Future Leaders for McCain Coalition - Virginia Chapter knocked on nearly 3300 doors and 4900 phone calls this past Saturday in Fairfax County. We had over 65 volunteers from all over the Commonwealth of Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia and as far as Oklahoma! Of course, the Future Leaders Virginia Coalition was supported by members of the Young Republican Federation of Virginia. Special thanks to Moshe Starkman, John Flynn, Chris Cavey and Nicolee Ambrose from Maryland.

Young Republican Federation of Virginia to Attend Debate Parties for Palin

With 16 YR Clubs Throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, the YRFV Will Be Partying for Palin Tonight as She Rocks the Airwaves! Come Join Us!

Virginia Supporters to Hold VP Debate Watching Parties Thursday Evening

For Immediate Release	Contact: Press Office
Thursday, October 2, 2008	703-297-8900

ARLINGTON, VA -- Supporters of John McCain and Sarah Palin's presidential campaign will hold debate watching parties today, October 2^nd, across Virginia.

The debate watching parties in Virginia coincide with similar events across the country, as John McCain and Sarah Palin's supporters are joining friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to watch Sarah Palin square off with Joe Biden at the first vice presidential debate in St. Louis, Missouri.

In Fredericksburg, Congressman Rob Wittman, Speaker of the House Bill Howell, former Virginia First Lady Susan Allen, Democrat for McCain Christy Swanson, and former U.S. Representative and DEA Administrator Asa Hutchinson will gather with the Stafford County Republican Committee at the Fredericksburg Expo Center to watch the debate. In Harrisonburg, 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist Mary Wayte Bradburne will be on hand to watch Sarah Palin with local supporters.

DEBATE WATCHING PARTIES

WHO: McCain-Palin Virginia Supporters

WHAT: Debate Watching Parties

WHEN: Thursday, October 2, 2008

OPEN MEDIA DEBATE WATCHING PARTIES IN VIRGINIA

Arlington
        Bailey's Pub & Grille
        2010 Crystal Dr.
        Arlington, VA
        Time: 7:30 p.m.

Bristol/Abingdon
        Pizza Inn
        794 W Main St
        Abingdon, VA
        Time: 8:30 p.m.

Fredericksburg
        Stafford County Republican Committee
        Fredericksburg Expo Center
        2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway
        Fredericksburg, VA
        Time: 7:00 p.m.
        Special Guests: U.S. Senator John Warner, Congressman Rob Wittman
        Speaker of the House Bill Howell (R-Fredericksburg)
        Former First Lady of Virginia Susan Allen
        Asa Hutchinson, Former U.S. Congressman & DEA Administrator
        Christy Swanson, Democrat for McCain

Norfolk
        Norfolk GOP Headquarters
        6204 North Military Highway, Suite G
        Norfolk, VA
        Time: 8:30 p.m.

Harrisonburg
        Harrisonburg/Rockingham Republican Headquarters
        182 Ness Ave. - Town Center Shopping Center
        Harrisonburg, VA
        Time: 8:00 p.m.
        Special Guest: Mary Wayte Bradburne, 1984 Olympic Swimming Gold Medalist

Richmond
        Richbrau Brewing Co. and Restaurant
        1214 East Cary St
        Richmond, VA
        Time: 8:00 p.m.

Roanoke (updated location)
        419 West Restaurant
        3865 Electric Road
        Roanoke, VA
        Time: 8:00 p.m.

Virginia Beach
        Virginia Beach Republican Party Headquarters
        2955 Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 105,
        Virginia Beach, VA
        Time: 8:00 p.m.
        Special Guest: Kenny Golden, Veteran for McCain and Virginia Beach GOP Chair

TOMORROW! YRFV Chairman to Appear on NBC's Today Show in Support of McCain-Palin

Tomorrow's edition of the Today Show (NBC) will be in Virginia as part of their 2008 Presidential Coverage of the Battleground States!

Tomorrow morning (9-24-08), the Today Show will be live from Williamsburg, focusing on why Virginia will be important in this year's election.

Delegate Chris Saxman and YR Federation of Virginia Chairman Lori-Ann Miller were asked to tape segments for the show last week along with some of our other McCain-Palin supporters in Virginia. We believe these segments will be aired during tomorrow morning's broadcast. Governors George Allen and Tim Kaine will appear live from Williamsburg.

The Virginia segment is scheduled to start at 7:03 A.M. tomorrow morning! Let's win Virginia for McCain-Palin!

Click here for more information on the Today Show.

Save the Date: 10-4-08 Future Leaders for McCain-Palin GOTV Effort in Fairfax County

What: GOTV Effort (Door-to-Door/Phonebanking)

Who: Future Leaders for McCain Coalition, YRs for McCain and Other Supporters

Where: FCRC HQ, 4246 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030

When: October 4, 2008 at 9:30am

For more information email: AFCYRGrassroots@aol.com

Virginia Young Republicans To Support McCain-Palin Ticket for Wednesday's Northern Virginia Appearance

JOHN MCCAIN AND SARAH PALIN TO VISIT VIRGINIA ON WEDNESDAY

For Immediate Release	Contact: Press Office
Monday, September 8, 2008	703-297-8900

ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign announced that John McCain and Sarah Palin will campaign in Virginia on Wednesday, September 10^th. John McCain and Sarah Palin will hold a campaign rally in Fairfax at Fairfax High School.

Virginia Campaign Co-Chair, Attorney General Bob McDonnell said, "Virginians are ecstatic to have the next President and Vice President of the United States bring their message of reform and leadership to Virginia. The campaign rally in Fairfax is not far from Washington D.C. and I can guarantee that the big spenders in Washington will be able to hear the McCain-Palin message on Wednesday that change is coming their way. John McCain and Sarah Palin are proven leaders with a strong record of reform who will go to Washington, shake up the status quo and make government work better for hard-working American families."

Voters can obtain tickets by going to the McCain Virginia website at Virginia.JohnMcCain.com or by visiting one of the Virginia Victory offices on Monday, September 8^th from 12:00 p.m. EDT to 9:00 p.m. EDT and Tuesday, September 9^th from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

MCCAIN-PALIN CAMPAIGN RALLY INFORMATION

THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT

WHO: John McCain and Sarah Palin

WHAT: McCain-Palin Campaign Rally

WHEN: Wednesday, September 10, 2008
            Doors open at 8:00 a.m. EDT
            McCain-Palin Rally begins at 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Fairfax High School
              3501 Rebel Run
              Fairfax, VA 22030

YR Federation of Virginia Chairman & Women For McCain Make Case for Governor Palin

VIRGINIA WOMEN FOR MCCAIN APPLAUD GOVERNOR SARAH PALIN'S HISTORIC ACCEPTANCE OF VICE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION

For Immediate Release	Contact: Press Office
Wednesday, September 3, 2008	703-297-8900

ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today issued the following statement regarding Governor Sarah Palin's acceptance of the vice presidential nomination, making her only the second woman in American history to run on a major party ticket.

VIRGINIA WOMEN FOR MCCAIN

U.S. Representative Thelma Drake, Virginia Campaign Honorary Statewide Co-Chair

"Tonight was an exciting and historic night for our Republican delegates in St. Paul and for our country. Governor Palin successfully made the case to the millions of viewers at home for why a McCain-Palin administration will be able to strengthen our economy, protect us on the home front, and provide American families with relief at the pump. Sarah Palin wasn't afraid to challenge the status quo in Anchorage and she will bring the same maverick streak to the nation's capital. She is a woman of great courage and a proven ability to achieve results, not just empty promises. Voters in Virginia and across the country are becoming invigorated at the opportunity to support a ticket that will restore the basic Republican principles of fiscal responsibility and reforming government."

Susan Allen, Former First Lady of Virginia, Women for McCain

"Tonight was an historic night for women across our great country. It was thrilling to watch Governor Sarah Palin as she showed American voters that she is a strong leader, effective reformer, and ready to take on Washington. To change Washington, it's going to take a team of mavericks who have a record of accomplishment in shaking up the status quo. Governor Palin is a tough executive who has demonstrated during her time in office that she is ready to be vice president. Sarah Palin makes John McCain's ticket even stronger because, like him, she is a leader and a reformer who knows how to get things done for American families. Washington is broken and John McCain will fix it with the help of Sarah Palin."

Lori Ann Miller, Women for McCain from Alexandria, Young Republican Federation of Virginia Chairman

"Sarah Palin's speech tonight has energized voters in Virginia to back a presidential ticket of real, proven reform. John McCain and Sarah Palin are strong leaders with the undeniable reputation of shaking things up. That's what we need in Washington in order to accomplish real reform and achieve real results when it comes to a stronger economy, stronger military and energy independence. Governor Palin has a record of accomplishment that Barack Obama simply doesn't have. She has spent her time in office reforming government in Alaska while Barack Obama has spent his time in office running for president. Sarah Palin is exactly who we need in Washington to help John McCain get real results for hard working families like mine. As a young professional and mother-to-be, I am proud to campaign for John McCain and Sarah Palin."

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Virginia Young Republicans Take to the Air to Promote McCain-Palin Ticket

In case you missed it, your YRFV has been doing its part to promote the ticket. Beyond grassroots efforts throughout the Commonwealth, YRFV Leaders have taken to the airwaves to fight back against the Mainstream Media's Liberal Bias.  Way to go YRs!

Last Wednesday, Young Republican Federation of Virginia Chairman Lori-Ann Miller appeared on TV Channel 9 WUSA (CBS affiliate, DC/Northern VA) to promote the candidacy of Sarah Palin as Vice President.  Through Governor Palin's executive experience and obvious excitement that she has brought to the GOP ticket, Virginia's YR State Chairman made the case.  YRFV Chair Miller made a great case for Governor Palin against a liberal advocate from the Hard Left.  Click below to view this CBS interview: http://www.wusa9.com/video/default.aspx?maven_playerId=articleplayer&maven_referralPlaylistId=playlist&maven_referralObject=842887561

On Friday, YRFV Chairman Lori-Ann Miller along with fellow Virginia YR, Kerry Finnegan, also made a great appearance on TV Channel 8 (Northern Virginia) to promote Governor Palin as the choice for all Virginia women and a way for women in Virginia to help "make" history by electing the first female Vice President.

Check out this recent article appearing on the New York Times Caucus Blog: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/09/04/inviting-youth-to-the-grand-old-party/?ei=5070&emc=eta1

Also, please check out the additional Young Republican footage supporting our ticket below:

Click to watch YRNF Chair Jessica Colon’s interview on CNN.com: http://www.cnn. com/video/ #/video/politics /2008/09/ 04/colon. young.repubs. cnn?iref= videosearch

Please click below to view last week’s NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams segment on the Republican youth vote that features YRNF Chair Jessica Colon's speech at the Hard Rock Cafe and interviews with Virginia YR Brian Smith: http://www.msnbc. msn.com/id/ 3032619/# 26529129

Click below to view this exciting NBC.com segment with YR leaders Monica Durrwachter, Kelly Arnold, Leslie Rutledge, and Jennifer Rodriguez from outside the Xcel Center: http://www.msnbc. msn.com/id/ 21134540/ vp/26541705# 26543208

Young Republican Federation of Virginia Statement on Sarah Palin

 

Young Republican Federation of Virginia Statement on Sarah Palin

Palin adds enthusiasm and energy to the John McCain Ticket

For Immediate Release

Contact:  Lori-Ann Miller

                 yrfvchair@yahoo.com

                   Krystle D. Weeks

                   krystle.weeks@gmail.com

August 29, 2008

                Republican Presidential candidate John McCain named Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate.    Palin adds strong, conservative leadership to the ticket.   With an 80% approval rating in Alaska, Palin has been a solid leader on fiscal responsibility and has lead the fight for the development of new energy resources.

                Young Republican Federation of Virginia Chairman, Lori-Ann Miller issued a statement on McCain’s pick of Sarah Palin for his running mate:   

“Sarah Palin is a strong Vice Presidential pick that represents a fresh breath of air for those looking for representation in this election and someone who will make a difference in Washington, DC. As a soon-to-be mom myself, I admire what Sarah Palin has been able to achieve as both a professional executive rising to the level of Governor as well as being a mom of five children.  With three daughters, one son off to Iraq in only a few weeks and a baby boy with the challenges of Down’s syndrome, she has been a successful manager both of a State and her family. One of the issues important to me is the pain we all face at the pump, there is no one that knows the issue of rising oil prices and how we can solve this problem better than someone who knows Alaska and its issues like Sarah Palin. Lastly, I can't stop thinking of the irony that Hillary Clinton was able to get so many women excited about politics and what a woman could do, but it is the Republican Party, not the Democrat Party, that is leading the way and elevating a smart and qualified woman like Sarah Palin to its 2008 ticket to win the White House. I feel confident that Governor Palin should be able to carry on the mantle left to her by Geraldine Ferraro's 1984 run, connect with women as a new and refreshing face and close the deal to help us win in 2008. As a young professional and mom-to-be, I am looking forward to campaigning for the McCain/Palin ticket.”

            The Young Republican Federation of Virginia is enthusiastic about the recent selection of Sarah Palin as John McCain’s running mate.  This ticket offers the opportunity for the first woman Vice President and a running mate who is dedicated towards advancing the cause of freedom and prosperity for America.

            For more information about the Young Republican Federation of Virginia, please review our website (http://www.yrfv.org).

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YRFV Holds Successful GOTV Event in the 6th District

Photos to Follow, but we wanted to make sure and get the word out that on Saturday, August 16th, the YRFV had approximately 20 Young Republicans from all over the Commonwealth gather in the City of Lynchburg to support our 2008 ticket. 

Delegate Ben Cline and Delegate and RPV Chairman Jeff Frederick addressed the YR gathering at lunch at Liberty University. They encouraged us to keep up the good work and continue growing our YR Clubs in the Commonwealth.

Our YR contingent went door-to-door in Campbell County and the City of Lynchburg and made some phone calls making approximately 500-voter contacts in a single day for Congressman Bob Goodlatte, Governor Gilmore and Senator John McCain. We also provided literature for the ticket.  Door-to-door in the 'holler" isn't like door-to-door in NoVa, there is a pretty good distance between doors, so it was a tremendous effort.

The response from local citizens we met was overwhelmingly positive. Their issues of import to the 6th District focused on the economy, national security and the price of gas.  We would be surprised if Congressman Goodlatte and Senator McCain received anything below +65-70% in the 6th District.

Way to go YRFV! Thanks again to our current clubs and clubs about to charter in Lynchburg, Patrick and Henry Counties and Harrisonburg.

GOPAC State and Local Summit, August 5-7, 2008 - Washington, DC

Great event for YR Campaign Staffers, Activists and Politicos

Join Chairman Michael Steele and Former Chairman Newt Gingrich at the

2008 GOPAC State and Local Summit, August 5-7, 2008

Summit Details:

The GOPAC State and Local Summit is for state party executive directors, political directors and legislative campaign directors and staffers from all 50 states.
Held August 5-7, 2008, in Washington, D.C. (Marriott Key Bridge)

The Objective of this Conference:

To provide tools, techniques and talking points for state legislative campaigns nationwide leading up to the 2008 elections.

Reasons to Attend:

Learn important strategies and ideas on how to run a successful campaign.
Hear informative speakers and panelists on a wide-range of issues.
Network with others who want to make a difference in their community.

Find out more about the GOPAC State and Local Summit by downloading the agenda

To inquire about a scholarship, please email info@gopac.orgSingle Conference Tickets Only $99.00

Naming of RPV E.D. and Transition Update from RPV Chairman Jeff Frederick

Transition Update
Tomorrow will mark the 4-week anniversary since I was elected Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia (RPV). It has been a whirlwind since we took over, as we work to balance the need to act swiftly in getting RPV back on its feet, while trying to be deliberate in our approach so we can lay a solid foundation on which to build a winning Party over the long-term.

We have made significant progress in recent weeks. Here's a quick update: Jeff Frederick for Chairman
Bold, new leadership. Now is the time.
A rebirth of the Republican Party of Virginia.

• This morning we are announcing the selection of RPV's new Executive Director (ED). Allison Coccia comes to us from the New York Republican State Committee where she was the ED there, and before that worked as Political Director and Finance Director at the Pennsylvania GOP. She did some incredible things in New York, among them: everything from walking into a financially challenged Party that was contemplating selling their headquarters and a couple weeks ago leaving it with nearly a million dollars in the bank; to traveling around the Empire State meeting with grassroots leaders and providing them the tools they needed to succeed. Allison will be the first female ED at RPV in nearly 25 years. She starts July 1, but if you want to drop her a note welcoming her to Virginia, you can email her at ACoccia@rpv.org. [see below to read more]
  
• Allison joins Virginia political veterans Tom Bunnell and Gerry Scimeca who have been named to key positions within the RPV operation. Tom is RPV's campaign chief, where he will be working with our federal candidates this year, while keeping a strong focus on protecting and expanding our House majority next year, as well as winning the three statewide offices. Gerry Scimeca is RPV's Director of Communications, where he will be spearheading our effort to communicate aggressively to the public, the media, and the grassroots. Finally, our grassroots field team is well on its way to being complete. As you know, my First 100 Day Plan calls for 5 field staff by the end of our first 100 days. Matthew Kandrach is heading up this team and we expect to have all 5 staff in place very soon.
  
• South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford has agreed to headline an RPV fundraising event. As you may know, Gov. Sanford is a conservative's conservative who once appeared on the floor of his state's legislature with a live pig underneath each arm to protest their pork-barrel spending. If you haven't heard of him yet, you likely will: he's rumored to be on Senator McCain's short list for Vice-President. We're still working on a date for this event, so keep an eye out for a future announcement.
  
• The Republican National Convention is a great opportunity for RPV to raise money, and I set a goal for us to raise between $100k and $250k as part of our convention activities. I'm pleased to report that we have already raised $75k, so we're well on our way. If you know of any groups, organizations, or businesses interested in sponsoring our national delegation, please email rncmn@rpv.org and we'll get them convention info.
  
• In the coming days, we will be launching a temporary rpv.org website. It will be fairly basic, but will give us the tools we need to be more aggressive in our online communications. In addition, we have signed agreements for the new, cutting edge rpv.org and development has already begun. This new site will give us a big technological advantage over the Democrats in the tools it will provide us to communicate, build communities, raise money, help candidates, and get our message out. In addition, this project -- when complete -- will provide us the functionality we need to provide units, GOP clubs, and even candidates with free or low-cost websites and email list management. The only bad news is that this project will take at least 8 weeks to complete, if not more (that's why we're putting up the temporary site).

That's enough for now. We've got a number of other things in the works, so look forward to more announcements in the coming days and weeks.

Until then, if there's anything we can do for you, please don't hesitate to ask. Winning again will be a team effort.

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Fielding the strongest team

Frederick names Executive Director
Allison Coccia to lead Virginia GOP

Richmond, Virginia (June 27, 2008) – Allison Coccia, who formerly served as Executive Director of the New York Republican State Committee, and as Political Director and Acting Finance Director of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania, has been named Executive Director of the Republican Party of Virginia (RPV).

“After a thorough search that entailed interviewing several outstanding candidates, I concluded that Allison offers us a proven record at improving fundraising, communications, and building the grassroots,” said Jeffrey M. Frederick, RPV Chairman.

In his first month since being elected Chairman, Frederick has moved quickly to name Harrisonburg businessman and entrepreneur Walter Curt as the GOP’s Finance Chairman, and veteran national political and campaign attorney Cleta Mitchell as General Counsel. In addition, Frederick installed Virginia political veterans Tom Bunnell and Gerry Scimeca to key positions within the RPV operation.

Frederick has promised to put together "the strongest team of leaders and staff RPV has ever seen", and as part of that effort, he instructed his search committee to conduct a national search for the top candidates available for Executive Director. Candidates were identified, interviewed, and researched as part of the vetting process.

Coccia is the first woman to head the RPV staff in more than 25 years. Frederick said he was impressed with the strong endorsements Coccia received from party leaders throughout Pennsylvania and New York, and for her ability to get to every corner of the Empire State to listen to party leaders and help to build their local parties.

“I wanted an Executive Director who was not a top-down leader, but understood the importance of physically meeting with grassroots Republicans and contributors from Lee County to the Eastern Shore, and find out what tools they needed to win in their areas,” Frederick said.

“Allison worked tirelessly to revitalize the Republican Party in New York State at a local level, and her work contributed to our stunning victories in 2007,” according to New York State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos. “New York's loss is Virginia's gain”, he added.

Scott Migli, former Executive Director of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania said: “the Virginia GOP has made a great choice in hiring Allison as Executive Director. Allison and I worked very closely in Pennsylvania during 2006, one of the most difficult years in decades for Republicans. As the Political Director, despite overwhelming odds, she was able to guide our Victory program to second in the nation. Together we worked closely with the state legislature to pass a Voter ID bill that was signed by a Democrat governor. Allison will prove to be a great asset in a state we must carry in November to elect Sen. John McCain the next President of the United States.”

Coccia also worked for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and the Pennsylvania House Republican Campaign Committee where she served as campaign manager for numerous campaigns across the Pennsylvania.

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Read this press release online.

Michael Steele to Speak June 23rd at Northern Virginia Young Republican Networking Event

Northern Virginia YR Networking Event with Special Guest:

The Hon. Michael Steele

WHAT:  It is a special honor for the Alexandria, Arlignton-Falls Church, Fairfax and Prince William YRs to have the Honorable Michael Steele as our guest speaker for this YR Networking Event in Arlington, VA.  Former Lt. Governor Steele serves as Chairman of GOPAC and has been a great supporter of the Young Republicans throughout the nation, including national speaking engagements at the 2008 Young Republican National Convention in Hollywood, FL and the 2008 Young Republican Leadership Conference in Washington, DC.  Please click here to learn more about GOPAC.

Join us at 6 pm to make sure you get in the room and get a seat or standing room to hear and meet the Hon. Michael Steele. This is going to be a great evening, event, networking opportunity and happy hour!!

WHEN: Monday, June 23 , 2008
starting at 6:00 pm (Michael Steele will be speaking at 6:30 pm)

WHERE:  Capitol City Brewery (back room)
2700 S. Quincy St., Shirlington (Located just off I-395 in Arlington with excellent Metro Bus Service from the Pentagon Metro Station (Yellow/Blue Line) to Shirlington every half hour)

Here is a brief bio of Former Lt. Gov. and current GOPAC Chairman Michael Steele:

A self-described Lincoln Republican. Michael S. Steele earned a place in history in 2003 when he became the first African-American elected to statewide office in Maryland. His experiences as a successful elected conservative Republican African-American and his engaging speaking style have launched Steele into national prominence. His first major exposure was during an appearance at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Since then President George W. Bush chose Steele to be part of the U.S. delegation to the investiture of Pope Benedict XVI, and Steele has been an entertaining and articulate guest on cable political talk shows such as HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher and Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report.

An expert on political strategy, fund-raising, PACs, and election reform, he is the current Chairman of GOPAC. He has served on the National Federal Election Reform Commission and the NAACP Blue Ribbon Commission on Election Reform. As a senior advisor to GROWpac, he advised House Republican Conference Chairman J.C. Watts (R–OK) on strategic and political issues.

Born in 1958 at Andrews Air Force Base in Prince George’s County, Maryland, Steele was raised in Washington, DC. He spent three years as a seminarian in the Order of St. Augustine in preparation for the priesthood, but, ultimately, chose a career in law instead. He earned his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center.

He is currently a Partner in the international law firm of Dewey Leoboeuff in Washington, DC. From 1991–1997, Steele was a corporate securities attorney at the international law firm of Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton in Washington, DC, specializing in sophisticated financial transactions on behalf of Wall Street underwriters. He also was a corporate counsel for the Mills Corporation and founded The Steele Group, a business and legal consulting firm.

Named a 2005 Aspen Institute–Rodel Fellow in Public Leadership and awarded the 2005 Bethune-DuBois Institute Award for his ongoing work in the development of quality education in Maryland, Steele also has served on a variety of boards and commissions including East Baltimore Development Corporation, Export–Import Bank Advisory Board, the U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors, and the Republican National Committee.

Lt. Governor Steele serves on the Administrative Board of the Maryland Catholic Conference and is a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Landover Hills, MD, where he attends mass regularly with his wife Andrea and their two sons Michael and Drew.

Save-the-Date 8/16/08: YRFV to Kick-Off 2008 Voter ID/GOTV Effort in Virginia's 6th Congressional District

On the weekend of August 15-17, 2008, the YRFV will be kicking off its 2008 Voter ID/GOTV effort in the 6th Congressional District for Representative Bob Goodlatte.   The YRFV will help hold the line for one of Virginia's most treasured members of Congress against a Democrat challenger. 

In 2008, the YRFV has experienced robust growth with a newly chartered Club and two new YR interest groups soon-to-be chartered covering the 6th District. The new areas now covered by the YRFV include: Roanoke, Harrisonburg and Lynchburg.

As our 6th District efforts will signify just the beginning of our efforts, we will also be conducting regional GOTV efforts, which will include in September a special GOTV day for our Northern Virginia YR clubs for the 11th Congressional District GOP Nominee Keith Fimian.

Please visit Congressman Goodlatte's web site at: www.bobgoodlatte.com

Delegate Jeff Frederick Crushes Incumbent to Become RPV Chairman 59% to 41%; Young Republican Takes Over the Reins of RPV

A rebirth of the Republican Party of Virginia is coming...

Please visit Chairman Frederick's website at www.votejeff.org and click here to view Chairman Frederick's Plan for his first 100 days as RPV Chairman.

Yes, ladies and gentlmen, one of our own, Delegate Jeff Frederick, won yesterday's race for RPV Chairman at the Republican Convention.  This is a great day for Virginia Young Republicans and we look forward to supporting Delegate Frederick from Day 1 with anything we can do.  Stay tuned on who Delegate Frederick will name as his new Executive Director who will help lead the charge. 

I don't think Chairman Frederick will have to sit in the back of the room at next year's Gala and guess what Prince William County Republicans! You won't have to sit at the back of the Convention and set up your own chairs either next year.

The unofficial results:
1st District : 579 - 544 Frederick
2nd District : 534 - 422 Hager
3rd District : 117 - 85 Hager
4th District : 426 - 275 Frederick
5th District : 576 - 508 Frederick
6th District : 772 - 285 Frederick
7th District : 908 - 709 Hager
8th District : 176 - 125 Frederick
9th District : 492 - 394 Frederick
10th District : 593 - 154 Frederick
11th District : 1267 - 433 Frederick

Total: 10,374 delegate votes= 6,097 Frederick (58.8%) v. 4,277 Hager (41.2%)

Source (h/t): http://www.spotsygop.com/2008/06/new-rpv-chairman-jeff-frederick.html

Former Governor Jim Gilmore wins the 2008 Virginia Republican Nomination for U.S. Senate

Click above to watch Jim Gilmore accept the Virginia Republican nomination for U.S. Senate.

After the votes were counted at yesterday's Republican Convention in Richmond, former Governor Jim Gilmore emerged the victor and will now take on former Governor Mark Warner. The Young Republican Federation of Virginia will campaign for the McCain-Gilmore ticket.  We look forward to retaining Senator John Warner's U.S. Senate seat in the Republican column.  Please visit Jim Gilmore for Senate: www.jimgilmoreforsenate.com

During his victory speech over Del. Bob Marshall, U.S Senate candidate Gilmore renewed his campaign promises to:

• Support cutting back the excessive spending of Washington, DC and oppose the Democrat plan to raise taxes;
• Support the appointment of strict constructionist judges to the U.S. Courts;
• Support a U.S. Constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage,
• Support the rights of gun owners;
• Support enforcing our laws against illegal immigration; and
• Support energy independence for the U.S. and fight to lower gas prices.

YRFV eNewsletter - May/June 2008

YRFV Newsletter - May/June 2008 Edition Dear Virginia Young Republican, The Young Republicans in Virginia have been very busy between hosting such speakers as Lt. Governor Bill Bolling, Attorney General Bob McDonnell during our State Convention in April, volunteering on numerous campaigns,  planning our food bank drive for the Central Virginia Food bank, and participating in District conventions around the Commonwealth! Our YRFV State convention in Richmond on April 5th was a great success with seasoned speakers expressing their understanding of the importance of the youth vote and inspiring us to build the party with young professionals.  Check out our blog for an excellent summary of this annual event and read the article written by the Richmond Times Dispatch! We would like to thank those that were able to attend as well as our sponsors! The YRFV would like to congratulate Mike Ginsberg on becoming the 8th District GOP Chairman on Saturday, May 17th. Mike is the former YRFV Treasurer and YR State Central Representative. It goes to show Young Republicans are making a difference in many ways, including stepping up to be leaders on the state level! We know Mike will do an excellent job! The YRFV would also like to invite you to join us at our 3rd Annual YRFV Wine and Cheese reception on Friday evening 9:30 - 10:30pm at the Richmond Marriott Hotel. We will provide further details on room location at the State Central meeting and at registration.   Lastly, we are collecting canned food at the convention for the Central Virginia food bank which is located in Richmond. Please check out all the details below for drop off location and times during the convention as well as items we are collecting. Our organization continues to grow! We have chartered yet another club in Roanoke! And we have two new interest clubs, one being in Harrisonburg and the other is in Lynchburg! If you know of any young professionals in your area we welcome them to join us at YR meetings in their local area or start one in their area if there is not one already!  At the bottom of this email there is a YRFV Club report from each of our clubs around the Commonwealth. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the Virginia State Convention this weekend! Yours in Republican Victory, Lori-Ann Miller YRFV Chairwoman

Virginia Young Republicans Give Back!! The Virginia Young Republicans are holding a canned food drive to donate to the Central Virginia Food Bank.  Please bring your non-perishable donations to the 2008 Republican State Convention on May 30-31 and drop them off at our table outside the convention hall Friday afternoon 2 - 5 pm and Saturday 8:30am to 11:30am.  If you would rather give a monetary donation to the Central Virginia Food Bank, you can do so by going to their website (www.cvfb.org). Be sure to indicate credit to the VA Young Republicans which can be done on online the donation form. We are specifically collecting the following needed items, but will accept other nonperishable food items: Canned Chicken & Ham Canned Tuna & Salmon Peanut Butter Canned Vegetables Canned Fruits Spaghetti Sauce Hot & Cold Cereals Pasta & Rice We appreciate your support in advance! YRFV Club Reports  - Contact information for each club can be found on our website at: http://www.yrfv.org/clubs.html Arlington/Falls Church YRs The Arlington/Falls Church YRs would like to congratulate Mike Ginsberg on his recent victory as Chairman of the 8th Congressional District.  Ginsberg is a member of the Arlington/Falls Church YRs.  Additionally, another Arlington/Falls Church YR member, Mark Kelly was recently elected to serve as Chairman of the Arlington County Republican Committee. Aside from monthly meetings, the AFCYRs have been holding monthly meetings and happy hours. They also participated in the local Clarendon Day Parade at the beginning of May supporting such candidates as Republican Presidential candidate John McCain, Jim Gilmore for US Senate, and Bob McDonnell for VA Governor. Alexandria YRs  The Alexandria YRs have been busy with assisting the RNC/McCain campaigns in the evenings; as well as having monthly happy hours.   Recently, the AYRs had Orson Swindle, a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Marines who was an ex-POW with John McCain.   Additionally, the AYRs have been involved with the community through donating food to the ALIVE Food Bank in Alexandria. Chesapeake YRs The Chesapeake YRs elected a new board in March. Congratulations to Jacki HIll the new Chairman of the Chesapeake YRs. Fairfax Area YRs  The Fairfax Area YRs are continuing membership recruitment, as well as preparing for the upcoming RPV Chairman's Debate on May 22nd.   Additionally, the Fairfax Area YRs had a great happy hour on May 9th at Buffalo Wing University in Fairfax and for May, the FAYRs heard from former Sen. Jay O'Brien. Goochland/Louisa YRs The Goochland/Louisa YRs will be holding their next meeting on Tuesday, May 27th with Del. Bill Janis as their speaker. Hampton Roads YRs The Hampton Roads YRs participated in the local 2nd District Convention at the beginning of April. They have also been involved in campaigns through out the Virginia Beach area. Harrisonburg/Rockingham YRs The Harrisonburg YRs are up and running! They will be hosting a Happy Hour on Tuesday, June 3rd begining at 5:30 pm located at the Ruby Tuesdays. For more information check out their Facebook site. Greater Richmond YRs The Greater Richmond YRs hosted the YRFV Convention in April, and it was a successful turnout.  The GRYRs are working to increase their membership, and their elections will be held in June.  Recently, the GRYRs had a happy hour with great attendance.  It was a Young Professionals for Bob McDonnell event. Prince William County YRs The Prince William Young Republicans have been very active in the Gilmore, Marshall, and Frederick campaigns in the last months. Over the rest of the summer we hope to focus heavily on the Keith Fimian campaign and take the lead in mobilizing grassroots support for him in Prince William. We were honored to host (along with the Fairfax and Arlington clubs) the only debate between the candidates for RPV Chairman in the entire Commonwealth! Our last two meetings have featured awesome speakers-- Delegate Scott Lingfamfelter to provide a breakdown of the upcoming transportation special session and Senator Ken Cuccinelli to discuss his race for Attorney General. At their last meeting they also held elections and our new exec (Ali Amhad, Katy Rother, Bryan Fumagali, and Merrium Amhad) are looking forward to hosting a lot of issue-oriented speakers and forums in the coming months to bring new people to the GOP family in Greater Prince William. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday June 17th at Mackey's American Pub in Manassas. For details email pwyrclub@gmail.com or call Ali at 703.895.9899. Roanoke/New River Valley YRs The Roanoke YRs Monthly meetings are held the third Thursday of each month with guests such as 6th District Chairman Fred Anderson, Former US Attorney and AG candidate John Brownlee, Former State Senator Brandon Bell, and Brian Gottstein of the Tuesday Morning Group. They have also had a Happy Hour get-together in Salem and an outing to a Salem Avalanche baseball game. They have also been Chartered as an official chapter by the YRFV and have seated a representative on the 6th District Committee. Upcoming events will include volunteer days for Bob Goodlatte, a downtown Roanoke Happy Hour, and a Roanoke Area YRs kickball game.

Young Republicans Host Successful Debate for RPV Chairmanship

On Thursday May 22nd, a group of Northern Virginia Area Young Republicans from the Arlington-Falls Church, Fairfax and Prince William Clubs sponsored the only debate between the two candidates running for the Chairmanship of the Republican Party of Virginia. The Honorable John Hager and The Honorable Jeff Frederick met at Robert E. Lee High School in Springfield, VA to discuss the future of the Republican Party of Virginia and give delegates to the May 31st convention a chance to compare and contrast their visions and strategies side by side.

The debate was moderated by Arlington GOP Chairman Mark Kelly, a dues-paying member of the Arlington Falls Church YRs. Delegate Jeff Frederick is a dues-paying member of the Prince William Area Young Republicans. Chairman Hager, though no longer eligible, has been involved with Young Republicans in the past.

The debate featured ten questions, each asked of both candidates, concerned with their plans for building and stregthening the party in both the short term and the long term. All 10 questions and the opening and closing statements are available on the PWYRs YouTube page: http://youtube.com/user/pwyrclub.

Click below to view the Opening Statements:

Congratulations Mark Kelly; YR Wins Arlington County GOP Chairmanship and Seat on State Central

Mark Kelly recently won the race for Arlington County Republican Committee Chairman and on May 17th, picked up a seat on the Republican Party of Virginia's State Central Committee from the 8th District. Mark is also a strong supporter and member of the Arlington-Falls Church Young Republicans.

Mark made the following key goals a centerpiece of his campaign: 

First, we must ensure Northern Virginia is an integral part of our statewide strategy.

Second, I want to ensure the basics are covered, so that grassroots organizing is given just as much attention as fundraising and messaging. 

Third, I want to make sure the RPV and its candidates are offering Republican solutions to the problems facing our state and communities - making us the party of ideas again.

Fourth, I want to be sure we are investing in the use of technology to advance are objectives.

For more information, please visit: http://www.arlingtongop.org/