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YRFV Convention Newsletter--Fourth Issue

Welcome to the fourth issue of the Young Republican Federation of Virginia's Convention Newsletter!  We wanted to let you know about the many updates and the registration deadline quickly approaching!  The convention planning committee has been busy preparing for your arrival to beautiful Richmond for the Convention.  This year's convention will be held on April 4-6, 2008.  We can't wait to see each of you!!  There will be some great opportunities to network with other YRs from across the commonwealth and meet leaders from around Virginia. 
 
The deadline to keep in mind is Monday, March 31st which is the last day for the $40 registration fee. The registration rate goes up to $65 on April 1st.  You can register online at http://www.yrfv.org/registration. Payment can be made either online or via snail mail.

Please check out our exciting agenda and line up of Virginia leaders!

We look forward to seeing you in Richmond!!

Yours in Republican Victory,
Lori-Ann Miller- YRFV Chairman

The YRFV Would Like to Thank Its Sponsors 
Platinum
U.S. Senate Candidate Jim Gilmore
Attorney General Bob McDonnell

Silver
Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling
Speaker of the House Bill Howell
Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chairman Corey Stewart

Bronze
Del. Sam Nixon

Friend
Sen. Ryan McDougle
Del. Jeff Frederick
Del. Brenda Pogge
Del. Lee Ware

The YRFV Convention Site Is...
Omni Richmond Hotel
100 South 12th Street
Richmond, VA 23219

The YRFV Convention will be held at the Omni Richmond Hotel, so where will you be staying?  The Omni Richmond is where YRFV Convention attendees should make their reservations.   You can stay in a beautiful hotel room overlooking the State Capitol and be near the nightlife.   To make reservations, please call the hotel at 804-344-7000 (make sure you mention the Young Republican Federation of Virginia) or click here to reserve online. The special room rate has expired but please do indicated you are with our group when reserving the room.  If you have any questions, please contact Cristen Vehorn at cristenrvehorn@gmail.com.

Details, Details

The YRFV Convention on April 4th and 5th, 2008 will be a great way to network with various young professionals from across the Commonwealth and there are various panels being held that will captivate your attention. We are expecting great speakers such as Virginia Lt Governor Bill Bolling, Attorney General Bob McDonnell, Senatorial Candidate Jim Gilmore, and many others. We will talk about important topics such as immigration and using new media in communicating to YRs.


Now, I know that you really want to register, so click on the link that will take you to the YRFV website.  If you apply between now and March 31st, you will receive the Early Bird Registration Fee of $40.  However, after April 1st, the fee would be $65.

Additionally, there will be a Welcome Reception on Friday, April 4th, and a brunch on Sunday, April 6th. 

Proposed Agenda:
Friday, April 4th
7-9 p.m.-Evening Welcome Reception, BlackFinn Restaurant, 1001 Haxall Point
9:30-11:30 p.m.-Hospitality Suite sponsored by Attorney General Bob McDonnell

Saturday, April 5th
7-8:30 a.m.-Conference Registration
8-8:30 a.m.-Continental Breakfast
8:30-8:45 a.m.-Welcome from Attorney General Bob McDonnell
8:45-9:45 a.m.-General Assembly Update:  Senators and Delegates from around the Commonwealth
9:45-10 a.m.-Break-includes coffee, teas and sodas.  Meet and Greet with Senators and Delegates
10-11 a.m.-Issues Roundtable-Immigration (featuring Greg Letiecq, Black Velvet Bruce Li; Corey Stewart, Chairman of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors; Former Del. Jack Reid)
11-12 p.m.-YRFV Business Meeting-Vote on Proposed Amendment proposals
12-1:15 p.m.-Lunch (buffet)-Lunch Speaker-Republican U.S. Senate Candidates
1:15-1:30 p.m.-15 min. Break
1:30-1:50 p.m.-RPV Chairman John Hager--Looking Forward:  Where we are and Where we are headed
1:50-2:10 p.m.-Del. Jeff Frederick, candidate for RPV Chairman
2:10-2:20 p.m.-PM Break, includes snacks and drinks, Meet and Greet with Hager and Frederick
2:20-2:40 p.m.-Lt. Governor Bill Bolling--Looking Forward:  Where we are and Where we are headed
2:40-3 p.m.-Jessica Colon, Chairman of the Young Republican National Federation
3:30-4 p.m.-Issues Roundtable-New Media (featuring Shaun Kenney and Chris Beer of Mason Conservative)
4-5 p.m.-Tours of the Newly Renovated Capitol (for those interested)
3:45-4:45 p.m.-YRFV Executive Board Meeting

Please join us for our evening event to celebrate being Young Republicans!  Our evening event will be taking place at Sine Irish Pub or Cha Cha's Cantina starting at 8 p.m.  We will then head to Toad's Place to catch a live band!  Hospitality Suites.

Sunday, April 6th
10:30 a.m.-Brunch (Location-TBD)
1-2 p.m.-Tours of the newly renovated Capitol (for those interested)

Fairfax Area YR News and Upcoming Events (March 2008)

Greetings,

This is a reminder that our next FAYR meeting will be on March 19, 2008 at 7:30pm at the Firehouse Grill at 3988 University Drive in Fairfax.

Our featured speaker will be Phil Kiver. Phil will be signing copies of the second edition of his book, 182 Days in Iraq. The book is priced at fifteen dollars.

There is still time to register for the April 4-6, 2008 convention for the Young Republicans of Virginia. Please do so by going here. I look very forward to seeing you this Wednesday and at the convention.

Best,

Dominic Lazaro, Chairman

Fairfax Area Young Republicans (fairfax_yrs@hotmail.com)

YRFV Convention 2008 Update Newsletter #3 (with Sponsors)

Convention Edition

Third Issue:  March 17, 2008

Welcome to the third issue of the Young Republican Federation of Virginia's Convention Newsletter!  We wanted to let you know about the many updates and the registration deadline quickly approaching!  This year's convention will be held on April 4-6, 2008.  We can't wait to see each of you!! 

The deadline to keep in mind is Monday, March 31st which is the last day for the $40 registration fee. You can register online at http://www.yrfv.org/registration . Payment can be made either online or via snail mail.

Yours in Republican Victory,

Lori-Ann Miller- YRFV Chairman

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The YRFV Would Like to Thank Its Sponsors*

Attorney General Bob McDonnell

Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling

U.S. Senate candidate and former Governor Jim Gilmore

U.S. House candidate (11th) Keith Fimian

Delegate Lee Ware

Delegate Jeff Frederick

Delegate John Cosgrove

Delegate Chris Peace

* As of 3/14/08

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The YRFV Convention Site Is...

Omni Richmond Hotel

The YRFV Convention will be held at the Omni Richmond Hotel, so where will you be staying?  The Omni Richmond is where YRFV Convention attendees should make their reservations.   You can stay in a beautiful hotel room overlooking the State Capitol and be near the nightlife.   To make reservations, please call the hotel at 804-344-7000 (make sure you mention the Young Republican Federation of Virginia) or click here to reserve online.  Please indicate that you are with our YRFV 2008 group when reserving the room.  If you have any questions, please contact Cristen Vehorn at cristenrvehorn@gmail.com

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The YRFV Elections of 2008

All chartered members will have the opportunity of voting for the candidates to represent them on the district level and National level in the YRFV.  Please make sure you attend this conference, because your vote counts and will make all of the difference.

YRFV Convention 2008 Spotlight: Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, Republican State Leadership Address and Convention Silver Sponsor

Biography of Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling

Bill Bolling was born in Sistersville, West Virginia on June 15, 1957.  Bill's father was a coal miner, and he grew up in the coal fields of Southwest Virginia and Southern West Virginia.

Bill graduated from Sherman High School in Seth, West Virginia in 1975.  He then attended the University of Charleston in Charleston, West Virginia and graduated in 1979 with a BA degree in political science.

It was while attending college that Bill met and married his wife, the former Jean Ann Kincaid.  In 1981, the Bollings moved to Mechanicsvile in Hanover County.  They have two sons, Matthew and Kevin.

Professionally, Bill is employed as a Vice President with Riggs, Counselman, Michaels and Downes, one of the nation's largest independent insurance agencies.

In 1991, Bill Bolling was elected to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors and served as a member and Chairman of the Board until 1995.  In 1995, Bill was elected to the Senate of Virginia.

As a member of the General Assembly, Bill Bolling served as Chairman of the Senate's sub-committee on Health Care, the Joint Commission on Health Care, the Commission on the Future of Virginia's Environment and the Chesapeake Bay Commission.

On November 8, 2005, Bill Bolling was elected to serve as the 40th Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

For more information about Lt. Gov. Bolling, please feel free to visit his web site at: www.billbolling.com

Special Hotel Rate Expires tomorrow for Young Republican Federation of Virginia '08 Convention in Richmond

[Even if you have not yet registered for the Convention, please do not forget that our *Special* discounted Convention rate at the Omni Richmond Hotel expires tomorrow on March 15, 2008.]

Join Us at the Omni Richmond Hotel

100 South 12th Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Phone: (804) 344-7000, Fax: (804) 648-6704

The Omni Richmond Hotel welcomes attendees of the State of Virginia Young Republicans Annual Convention.  We have provided special rates during your stay.  All bookings for group attendees may be made online to receive your special negotiated rate by clicking the "book now" button below.  Information about the State of Virginia Young Republicans Annual Convention is listed below:

Event Dates:	April 4 - 6, 2008
Book By:	March 15, 2008 to receive special rate

We hope you enjoy your stay during the
State of Virginia Young Republicans Annual Convention!

Book now

YRFV Convention 2008 Spotlight: Senator Ryan McDougle, General Assembly Update Panelist and Convention Sponsor

Ryan McDougle was elected to serve in the Virginia State Senate on January 3, 2006 in a Special Election where he captured 80% of the vote. He now represents Caroline, Essex, Hanover, King William, King and Queen, Middlesex, and Spotsylvania Counties. McDougle previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2002 to 2005. Senator McDougle now sits on the Senate Transportation; Courts of Justice; Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources; and Rehabilitation and Social Services Committees. He also serves on several commissions and councils including the Virginia Council on Indians,  the Attorney General’s Youth Internet Safety Task Force, and the Supreme Court’s Committee on District Courts.   Formerly, he served on the Joint Subcommittee to study the effectiveness and costs of the Guardian ad Litem Program, the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program, the Advisory Council on Career and Technical Education, and the Joint Subcommittee to study the Virginia Public Records Act.

As a member of the Virginia General Assembly, Senator McDougle focuses on improving public safety.  He has worked closely with the Attorney General to win passage of landmark legislation to protect children from perpetuators of child pornography by establishing an Anti-Child Pornography Images Registry to use as a cross-reference for investigation and conviction of related offenses. The law also increased penalties for child pornography possession. Last year he sponsored the new law known as the Back to School Sales Tax holiday, which took place for the first time in Virginia this past August. 

McDougle operates his own law practice, the McDougle Law Firm, P.C. He previously served as a prosecutor with the Hanover County’s Commonwealth’s Attorney Office where he specialized in prosecuting domestic violence and family abuse offenders. His professional work on behalf of children grew into a personal commitment that resulted in his becoming a founding member of the Hanover County Child Advocate Response Team. McDougle also served on the Hanover Domestic Violence Task Force.

A native of Hanover, McDougle has always been an active member of his community. He served beyond his local community in many ways including his missions outreach work in the Czech Republic through a local Baptist church. McDougle served as a Board Member of the Virginia FFA Foundation. He attends Fraternal Lodge No. 344 A.F. and A.M. and the Hanover Ruritan Club in Mechanicsville.

McDougle graduated from Lee-Davis High School and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from James Madison University in Political Science and History. McDougle earned his Juris Doctorate from the College of William and Mary School of Law.

McDougle is married and lives with his wife Bea, near the historic Cold Harbor Battlefields in Mechanicsville.

YRFV Convention 2008 Update Newsletter #2 (Book Your Room Now at the Richmond Omni)

Welcome to the second issue of the Young Republican Federation of Virginia's Convention Newsletter! We wanted to let you know about the many updates and a few deadlines quickly approaching! The convention planning committee has been busy preparing for your arrival to beautiful Richmond for the Convention. This year's convention will be held on April 4-6, 2008. We can't wait to see each of you!! There will be some great opportunities to network with other YRs from across the commonwealth and meet leaders from around Virginia.

The first deadline we would like to bring to your attention is the great rate the Omni Hotel in Richmond is giving us of $119/night! Your room must be reserved by Saturday, March 15th to take advantage of this great rate! Please refer to our YRFV website for more information! For more information, check out http://www.yrfv.org/convention!

The second deadline to keep in mind is Monday, March 31st which is the last day for the $40 registration fee. You can register online at http://www.yrfv.org/registration. Payment can be made either online or via snail mail.

Please check out our exciting agenda and line up of Virginia leaders!

We look forward to seeing you in Richmond!!

Yours in Republican Victory,
Lori-Ann Miller- YRFV Chairman

The YRFV Convention Site Is...Omni Richmond Hotel
100 South 12th Street
Richmond, VA 23219

The YRFV Convention will be held at the Omni Richmond Hotel, so where will you be staying? Well, the Omni Richmond is offering a sweet special for all YRFV Convention attendees. At the cost of $119/night, you can stay in a beautiful hotel room overlooking the State Capitol and be near the nightlife. With a bargain like this, rooms are going to fly like the wind. To make reservations, please call the hotel at 804-344-7000 (make sure you mention YRFV) or click here to reserve online. You need to make your reservations ASAP, and the deadline is March 12, 2008. If you have any questions, please contact Cristen Vehorn at cristenrvehorn@gmail.com.

Details, Details

The YRFV Convention on April 4th and 5th, 2008 will be a great way to network with various of young professionals from across the Commonwealth and there are various panels being held that will captivate your attention. We are expecting great speakers such as Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling, Attorney General Bob McDonnell, U.S. Senatorial Candidates Former Governor Jim Gilmore and Delegate Bob Marshall, and many others. We will talk about important topics such as immigration and using new media in communicating to YRs.

Now, I know that you really want to register, so click on the link that will take you to the YRFV website. If you apply between now and April 1st, you will receive the Early Bird Registration Fee of $40. However, after until April 1st, the fee would be $65. Additionally, there will be a Welcome Reception on Friday, April 4th, and a brunch on Sunday, April 6th.

Agenda:
Friday, April 4th
7-9 p.m.-Evening Welcome Reception, BlackFinn Restaurant, 1001 Haxall Point
Hospitality Suites

Saturday, April 5th
7-8:30 a.m.-Conference Registration
8-8:30 a.m.-Continental Breakfast
8:30-8:45 a.m.-Welcome from TBD
8:45-9:45 a.m.-General Assembly Update: Senators and Delegates from around the Commonwealth
9:45-10 a.m.-Break-includes coffee, teas and sodas. Meet and Greet with Senators and Delegates
10-11 a.m.-Issues Roundtable-Immigration
11-12 p.m.-YRFV Business Meeting-Vote on Proposed Amendment proposals
12-1:15 p.m.-Lunch (buffet)-Lunch Speaker-Republican U.S. Senate Candidates
1:15-1:30 p.m.-15 min. Break
1:30-3:30 p.m.-Republican State Leadership/Candidates
3:30-4 p.m.-Issues Roundtable-New Media
4-5 p.m.-Tours of the Newly Renovated Capitol (for those interested)
3:45-4:45 p.m.-YRFV Executive Board Meeting

Please join us for our evening event to celebrate being Young Republicans! Our evening event will be taking place at Sine Irish Pub or Cha Cha's Cantina starting at 8 p.m. We will then head to Toad's Place to catch a live band! Hospitality Suites.

Sunday, April 6th
10:30 a.m.-Brunch (Location-TBD)
1-2 p.m.-Tours of the newly renovated Capitol (for those interested)

YRFV Convention 2008 Spotlight: Delegate Bill Janis, General Assembly Update Panelist

Delegate Bill Janis has spent his life in the arena of public service. As the grandson of immigrants, Bill was the first member of his family to graduate from college, attending the Virginia Military Institute on a Navy ROTC scholarship.

In May 1984, Bill entered the United States Navy as a Commissioned Officer. A veteran of the Persian Gulf War, Bill served at sea in submarines and destroyers.

After 11 years of service, Bill left the Navy as a Lieutenant Commander and entered the University of Virginia Law School. While studying, he worked in the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s offices of both Albemarle and Henrico Counties. Bill was admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia in January 2000.

In 1999, Delegate Paul Harris asked Bill to be his Campaign Manager. Bill led the campaign to an overwhelming victory in the November election and served as Delegate Harris’s Legislative Aide during the 2000 Session. When Eric Cantor became a candidate for the United States House of Representatives, Bill was drafted on short notice to serve as Eric’s Political Director, playing an integral role in that closely contested victory.

Bill returned to the General Assembly in 2001, representing the Family Foundation as a lobbyist. Drafting pro-family legislation and working with members of the General Assembly for its passage, Bill became a leading advocate at the Family Foundation for the Virginia Children's Education Opportunity Act of 2001, which sought to create tuition tax credits to provide school choice for Virginians.

In November 2001, Bill Janis was elected to the House of Delegates to represent the 56th District in the seat once held by Patrick Henry. Comprising the counties of Louisa, Goochland, and the northwestern corner of Henrico, the 56th District spans Central Virginia from the high-density suburban neighborhoods of Wyndham, Wellesley, and Twin Hickory, through the rapidly growing areas of West Creek Parkway and Short Pump, to the rural farms and fields of Goochland and Louisa Counties.

Delegate Bill Janis serves on the House Courts of Justice, Finance, Health Welfare & Institutions and Militia, Police & Public Safety Committees, as well as the House Sub-Committee on Homeland Security.

Bill is active in veteran's organizations such as VFW Post 6364 and American Legion Post 215, and is a member of the Virginia War Memorial Board of Trustees. An Eagle Scout, Bill serves as Cubmaster of Pack 720 and on the Executive Committees of the Robert E. Lee Council Boy Scouts of America, Richmond Strikers Soccer Club, and the Greater Short Pump Alliance.

Bill has been married to the former Rose Ann Hunter for 20 years and they have two children, Rachel and Robert. Bill is a parishioner of Saint Benedict’s Roman Catholic Church.