"The conscience of the Republican Party." -- President Ronald Reagan
2012 Presidential Endorsing Convention
2012 Presidential Endorsing Convention
Return to Freedom and Prosperity
The California Republican Assembly is proud to announce our Presidential Endorsing Convention, April 20-22, 2012 in El Segundo, California. We will be endorsing a Republican candidate for President of the United States and California's United States Senator for the June Primary.
Come and hear electrifying nationally recognized convention and meal time speakers. Purchase political memorabilia from your favorite vendors. Bid in our silent auction of fabulous one of a kind items. Attend our debate on the National Popular Vote Compact and learn why it may be a good idea (or not).
Don't miss this stimulating and action packed three-day gathering of California conservative grassroots activists.
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*No online registration or meal ticket purchase will be accepted after midnight April 14th. Same day registration (and meal ticket purchase) will be available at the registration desk during the convention Payment will only be accepted in cash only. Credit cards and checks will not be accepted. |
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| Early Bird | $175.00 | April 15, 2012 | checks accepted |
| Fiscal Conservative | $195.00 | April 22, 2012 | checks accepted |
| al a Carte | various | April 22, 2012 | (Click Order Now for details) |
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Hotel Information
The Hacienda Hotel has 630 rooms, a heated outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, dance floor and a coffee shop open from 5 am to 1 am daily. It is located 1 mile south of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Special room rates are available for convention attendees at $99 per night. Please reference "Calfornia Republican Assembly" when booking. The special rate can ONLY be obtained by calling (310) 615-0015. Rooms and rate are guaranteed through March 27th, 2012.
Overnight parking is $8.00 per day, with daily parking at $4.00 per day. There is limited street parking. A free airport shuttle runs every 20 minutes.
Pay By Check Information
- Credit Card orders accepted on-line by selecting the quantity of tickets (or package) and clicking the ORDER NOW button.
- If you prefer to pay by check, please make checks payable to:
- California Republican Assembly (CRA)
- and bring to convention.
Contact Information
The Convention co-Chairs are Mr. Bill Schmidt - South Bay RA President. You may contact Mr. Schmidt at (310) 214-8319 or by email
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Mr. Sergio Picchio - CRA National Committeeman at (310) 376-4904 or by email.
For payment information, please contact Mr. John Fugat - CRA Treasurer (for payment information) by email.
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Cong. Dana Rohabacher |
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James E. Rogan |
| National Public Vote Compact Debate | |||||||
| It shall be the law of each state agreeing to the National Public Vote Compact to award it's electoral votes to the candidate winning the national popular vote in the Presidential Election regardless of the popular vote winner of that state. | |||||||
| No national media personalities will be allowed to moderate the debate. By popular acclaim the winner will be named Lincoln and the loser Douglas. | |||||||
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For the Affirmative
Ray Haynes |
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For the Negative
Shawn Steel |
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Saturday Lunch Honoring Conservative Women in Leadership
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| Saturday Evening Dinner | |
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| Business Attire Advised. | |
| Several nationally recongnized conservative leaders |  |
| Sunday Morning Breakfast | |
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Craig Huey Election Forum |
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Convention Workshops*
| Topic | Description | Presenter | Position |
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| "RA Treasurer's Job" | How to prepare a proper Treasurer's report, open RA bank accounts, and transfer of funds to CRA | John Fugat | CRA State Treasurer |
| "RA Bylaws and Parliamentary Procedure" | Important Local Bylaws every RA should have. How to conduct a meeting using Robert's Rules of Order | Tom Hudson | CRA State Parlimentarian |
| "RA President's Job" | How to find, book and deliver quality speakers for your RA meetings. | Bob Kowell | CRA Vice-President |
| "RA Membership Roster" | How to renew and transfer existing members. How to develop per-capita membership reports for submission to the CRA membership secretary. | George Park | CRA Membership Secretary |
| *Workshops to be held Saturday afternoon right after the National Compact Vote Debate. Locations to be announced. | |||
Santorum endorsed by ‘nation’s oldest & largest’ GOP volunteer group
October 29th, 2011
Des Moines, Iowa (CNN) -– Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum has won the official endorsement of the National Federation of Republican Assemblies.
The group also gave Herman Cain its endorsement for vice president.
