Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Florida Federation of Young Republicans Hosts Young Republican National Federation in Orlando

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. – Florida Federation of Young Republicans will host their Quarterly Convention in conjunction with the Young Republican National Federation Board Meeting in Orlando, Florida, February 20-22nd.

“I’m honored to host this event right here in Florida. Our Reagan Day Gala promises to be one of the largest Young Republican gatherings in the country,” stated Brian Graham, Chairman of the Florida Federation of Young Republicans.

The weekend will commence on Friday with an “Earned Media and Public Relations" course taught by the Leadership Institute. Committee meetings and a welcoming reception featuring John Bolton, Tucker Carlson and Grover Norquist will follow.

Saturday will include the FFYR and the YRNF Board meetings, an "Activist Training" seminar hosted by FreedomWorks and a panel discussion on foreign affairs, healthcare, campaign finance, and economics moderated by Inside Edition’s Rita Cosby. The day will include a lunch with George P. Bush and former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio and the FFYR Annual Reagan Day Gala featuring Joe Scarborough & George Allen. The day will conclude with a reception featuring Pete Coors and Attorney General Bill McCollum.

The weekend will close Sunday afternoon with a “Principles of Fundraising" course taught by the Leadership Institute.

For more information or to register for the convention, visit www.ffyr.org or contact State Chairman Brian Graham by email at Chairman@ffyr.org