BayAreaGOP Convention Invitation

Luis Buhler, Publisher

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Dear Republican Delegate/Friend,

Please join me this weekend at the California Republican Party Convention in Burlingame. I want to let you know about some important activities at the convention.

The Convention hotel is the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, 1333 Bayshore Highway, Burlingame. You can get other convention information on the BayAreaGOP Convention page.

BayAreaGOP Convention Briefings - Friday & Saturday Evenings
Refreshments at 9 pm, Briefing at 10 pm

I invite you to join us after dinner Friday and Saturday nights at the BayAreaGOP briefings, where you can catch up on the latest developments and socialize with fellow Bay Area delegates and activists. We will discuss key issues coming up at the convention, committee results, and plans for the Sunday morning floor session. Beverages and snacks will be served starting at 9:00 pm. The meeting will be in the Peninsula F meeting room of the hotel Friday night and the Peninsula G room Saturday night.

LincolnLabs hosts "Disrupting Campaigns"
Saturday, March 15, 4-5:30 pm - Harbour A

BayAreaGOP co-sponsors this event, which will explore the connection between cutting-edge technology and campaigns. The program consists of two parts: lighting-round pitches by Bay Area startups and an expert panel on what technology will make the difference in 2014 and 2016. Those that are interested in applying technology to campaigns and hearing the newest trends in campaign technology should attend.

Schedule

Key events and times of special interest for Bay Area delegates include:

Friday, March 14

9:00 pm - BayAreaGOP Reception starts in Peninsula F. Refreshments will be available.
10:00 pm - BayAreaGOP Briefing in Peninsula F.

Saturday, March 15

12:00 noon - Deadline to turn in Proxies
4:00-5:30 pm - "Disrupting Campaigns" program - Harbour A
9:00 pm - BayAreaGOP Reception starts in Peninsula G. Refreshments will be available.
10:00 pm - BayAreaGOP Briefing in Peninsula G.

Sunday, March 16

7:00 am - Proxy Desk opens for proxy pickup
9:00 am - General Session (Bylaws changes and other matters)

Proxies and Contacts

If you are a delegate and can not attend the General Session Sunday morning, please contact your local coordinator right away to arrange a proxy. You may get the form online here. Also feel free to contact one of the county coordinators below between now and Sunday if you need assistance with other matters.

(Alameda, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz Counties)
Izaak Pichardo - izaak@svgop.com or (661) 903-0463

(San Francisco, Marin, Contra Costa)
Matthew Shupe - mshupe@sfgop.org or (415) 735-8491

(San Mateo)
Ellen Mernick - eamernick@gmail.com or (650) 430-5645

(Napa, Sonoma, Solano)
Ryan Hatcher - ryanhatcher@gmail.com or (925) 385-8201

(Monterey, San Benito)
Lindsey Stetson - stetson.lindsey@gmail.com or (805) 377-1182

I'll see you in Burlingame.

Best Regards,

Luis