Upcoming Events
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Phone banks are open Monday - Saturday from 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM at GOP HQ on Columbia Avenue. We are making voter identification calls. These calls are very easy and FUN! You are just calling and asking people to take a brief survey and as you know, EVERYONE likes to give their opinion. Please try to come out at least once a week or an hour, two or even an entire night.
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The fall parade season is upon us and the Lancaster County Young Republicans are happy to coordinate this year’s GOP float efforts. We have secured the necessary equipment to assemble a float and are writing to invite you to participate. If you would like your area represented, please let officials/volunteers and whoever else would like to be involved know about the parades below:
EPHRATA PARADE: Wednesday, September 24 Staging Area: Head up on Old Mill Road
– People at the Turkey Hill will tell us where to go. Arrive by: 5:00 (bc we have such a large vehicle to park). Parade Starts: 7:00 p.m.Rain Date: No rain date.
NEW HOLLAND PARADE: Wednesday, October 1. Staging Area: New Holland Park - at the east end of down {route 23} going east turn right on Ranck road at Turner Buick, go 2 block, turn right onto Jackson street. At that point our staff will direct you to your positionArrive by: 5:30 p.m.Parade Starts: 7:00 p.m.Rain Date: No rain date.
MANHEIM COMMUNITY FARM SHOW PARADE: Wednesday, October 8Staging Area:
Adele Ave, Manheim PA 17545 (manheimag.org has a mapquest link). Arrive by: 5:30 p.m.Parade Starts: 7:00 p.m.Rain Date: Oct. 11
COLUMBIA PARADE: Thursday, October 23. Staging Area:Arrive by: 5:30 p.m.Parade Starts: 7:00 p.m. Rain Date:
MILLERSVILLE COMMUNITY PARADE: Saturday, November 1. Staging Area: Penn Manor High School –
Millersville, PA. Arrive by: 7:30 a.m.Parade Starts: 9:00 a.m.Rain Date: No rain date. (call 717-871-2213 if raining to see if it is cancelled)
As you know, street closings will occur with each parade and traffic will be heavy, so you are advised to arrive early at each staging location and make use of the various shuttles and parking areas for non-float vehicles. In some parades, the “arrive by” times are strictly enforced.
We look forward to seeing you at the parades. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Thanks so much!
Sondra Iannelli
Parade Coordinator, Lancaster County Young Republicans
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Are you looking for something new and exciting to do as you mark the occasion of John McCain accepting the Republican nomination?
If so, mark your calendars, because you’re invited to something special: The Republican Committee of Lancaster County, the McCain Campaign and many other candidates and elected officials would like you to join them for a special Convention Watching Party at Penn Cinemas on Thursday September 4, 2008. The event starts at 7:00pm.
Come enjoy good company, hear candidates and elected officials speak, eat some food, listen to some live music and most importantly….watch a special feed onto the huge theater screen to see John McCain’s big speech, and others, at the Republican National Convention. This will be a really fun time and a special night!
Tickets are $15.00/ person or $25.00/ per couple. SPECIAL RATE FOR LANCASTER COUNTY YOUNG REPUBLICANS AND MILLERSVILLE COLLEGE REPUBLICANS- $10.00 PER PERSON, $15.00 PER COUPLE!!!!!
You can pay at the door. However, you MUST RSVP to Republican Headquarters at 717-392-4165 to attend this event. We can fill a theater, but those seats will go quickly! So please RSVP as soon as possible.
All proceeds from this event will help support our campaign efforts this Fall!
If you have any questions, please let me know.
On to Victory,
Scott Martin Katie True
Lancaster County Co-Chair Lancaster County Co-Chair
McCain 2008 McCain 2008
P.S. Don’t forget to RSVP as soon as possible for this event! Space is limited. Call (717) 392-4165 OR EMAIL WCODER@GOPLANCASTER.COM
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Ladies & Gentlemen,
This coming Thursday night, our Democratic celebrity opponent will be making his acceptance speech in Denver, CO. What we’re asking you to do is come on out to a McCain Rally in Denver, PA as we tell our State-wide press that this Denver, in this State, stands firmly for John McCain!
Please come out to stand with Congressman Joe Pitts and many fellow Republicans as we deliver our response and speak to the importance of electing John McCain as the next President of the United States!
The event will be held on Thursday August 28, 2008 at 7:00pm. It will be held at Gehman’s Feed Mill which is located at 44 N. 3rd St. Denver, PA. It’s right at the square in Denver, near the Turkey Hill.
The event won’t last long, but we would love to see as many of you come as possible. Come show your spirit for our candidate and let our voices be heard across this Commonwealth and our nation!
If you have any questions, please let me know.
On to Victory,
Scott Martin Katie True
Lancaster County Co-Chair Lancaster County Co-Chair
McCain 2008 McCain 2008
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FRIENDS OF BRYAN CUTLER EVENT: AUGUST 23, 4:00 PM
The Friends of Bryan Cutler Picnic will be at the Smithgall Farm in Drumore, Pennsylvania (1451 Harmony Ridge Road, Drumore PA 17518). This event will introduce the voters of Southern Lancaster County to our excellent Republican Party slate of candidates; featuring our nominee for State Senate, Lloyd Smucker. The event is free. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Al Martin at (717) 548-2392 or RSVP via email: picnic@electbryancutler.com.
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YRs: You are invited to attend Congressman Joe Pitts Croquet Tournament
Chester County Young Republicans verses Lancaster County Young Republicans
WHERE: CONGRESSMAN JOE PITTS’ HOME
WHEN: Saturday, August 16, 2008 AT 4:00 P.M.
PLEASE RSVP BY AUGUST 14, 2008 TO 717-295-9108
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LANCASTER YOUNG REPUBLICANS HELP THOSE IN NEED Lancaster County Young Republicans Conduct Food Drive
LANCASTER- On Thursday, July 10th the Lancaster County Young Republicans are teaming up with the Lancaster County Council of Churches for a non-perishable food drive. All collected items will be donated to the food bank at the Council of Churches to feed those in need of our community. Anything such as peanut butter, canned tuna, spam, rice, pasta/sauces, soups, Hamburger and Tuna Helper will be accepted. A flyer concerning this event was included with notification to all Republican committee members of the forthcoming RCLC Home Rule Meeting. The Lancaster County Young Republicans have conducted numerous charitable and community service oriented events over the years and felt that this was one more way to give back to the community. Those unable to make it to the meeting who wish to contribute can drop off donations at Lancaster GOP Headquarters at 902 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster between 9 am and 5 pm. For more information or for alternative pick-up or drop-off locations, please contact Warren Carrigan at 717-203-1265.
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To: All Young Republicans
Fr: Friends of Mike Brubaker - Baseball Committee
We would love for you to join us on July 18th!
Friends of Mike Brubaker invite you and your friends to join Senator Brubaker for a relaxing evening at Clipper Magazine Stadium Lancaster Barnstormers vs. Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.
When: Friday evening, July 18, 2008 *
Where: Clipper Magazine Stadium (Wheatland Suite); North Prince St. , Lancaster, PA
Time: Doors open 6:00 p.m. - Game begins 7:05 p.m.
Cost: $50.00/person; includes dinner and a private box game ticket
(*event will be held rain or shine)
Four RSVP Options:
1) Send a personal check payable to ‘Friends of Mike Brubaker’ 1002 Lititz Pike, Suite 222 , Lititz , PA 17543 . $50.00/ticket. Include a note that the payment is for the July 18th Barnstormers game.
2) Call: 717-627-0440
3) email: mike@mwbrubaker.com
4) web rsvp: http://www.brubakerfriends.com/events-bb.asp