From Jim Lacy….
The annual Western Conservative Political Action Conference, (WCPAC) is practically here and will be kicking off its events this Friday at 5:00 pm at the Radisson Newport Beach!
Hurry and reserve your spot today to see leading conservatives from across the state and nation discuss important and timely issues facing Americans today. Leaders will include likely 2012 presidential contender, Governor Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota , Faith and Freedom Founder Ralph Reed, Jr., California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner, Former President and CEO of Ebay, Inc., Meg Whitman and Congressman Ed Royce.
WCPAC will bring critical discussions on issues such as immigration, fiscal responsibility and government accountability.
This year’s WCPAC conference will be held at the Radisson Newport Beach beginning at 5:00 pm on Friday, October 16 and continuing through Saturday, Oct. 17. Seats are limited and the deadline to register online is tomorrow night. Day-of registrations are welcome.
Sign up NOW to be a Part of this Year’s WCPAC before it is too Late!
A full listing of the WCPAC program is listed below and can also be viewed at www.westerncpac.com/agenda.
PROGRAM
Featuring a Blog Row throughout the Conference
FRIDAY, October 16, 2009
1:00 pm – Conference Registration Opens
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Exhibitor Hall Open
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm – Birthday Reception
Open to the public
Master of Ceremonies: Hon. Jim Lacy, chairman,
Western CPAC, Inc.
In Honor of Tom Fuentes, chairman emeritus
Republican Party of Orange County
Special guest of honor Bruce Herschensohn,
former California Republican Nominee for the United States Senate
Speaker: Sir Eldon Griffiths, former Conservative Party member
of the House of Commons of the British parliament
Complimentary cigars, poolside
Live music by Esteban Servetti
Regnery Books door prizes drawing
6:45 pm – 7:15 pm – Private VIP Reception with Governor Tim Pawlenty
Cosponsored by WCPAC and the Lincoln Club of Orange County
Open only to full WCPAC registrants and OC Lincoln Club members
Master of Ceremonies: Hon. Jim Lacy, chairman
Western CPAC, Inc.
Speakers: Floyd Brown, ExposeObama.com
Governor Tim Pawlenty, Minnesota
Hon. Al Frink, former Assistant Secretary of Commerce
for Manufacturing under President George W. Bush
Introduction to Meg Whitman: Jon Coupal, President,
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
Attendee: Meg Whitman, former president and CEO of eBay;
2010 gubernatorial candidate
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Dinner: Advancing the Interests of Taxpayers in Times of Crisis
Welcome: Councilwoman Leslie Daigle, City of Newport Beach
Master of Ceremonies: Jon Coupal, president
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
Keynote Speaker: Governor Tim Pawlenty, Minnesota
Introduction: Assemblyman Jeff Miller, (R-Corona)
Keynote Speaker: Ralph E. Reed, Jr., founder,
Faith and Freedom Coalition
SATURDAY, October 17, 2009
9:00 am – 9:45 am – Continental Breakfast
Introduction: Hon. Jim Lacy, chairman, Western CPAC, Inc.
Featured Speaker: John Gizzi, political editor,
Human Events and Whitehouse correspondent
9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Conference Registration
9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Exhibitor Hall Open
10:00 am – 11:00 am – 1st Panel: Obama Express: Anti-American Policy Blitzkrieg
Moderator: Lew Uhler, fpresident and ounder,
National Tax Limitation Committee
Panelists: Floyd Brown, ExposeObama.com
Thomas Del Beccaro, vice-chair, California Republican Party
Larry Eastland, member,
American Conservative Union Board of Directors
Dr. Richard Vedder, member,
National Tax Limitation Committee Board of Directors
11:00 am –11:15 am – Break
11:15 am – 11:45 am – Special Discussion on Immigration
Introduction: Bill Saracino, member,
Western CPAC, Inc. Board of Directors
Featured Speaker: Congressman Edward Royce, (CA-40)
11:45 am – 12:30 pm – Special Presentation: Evils of Redevelopment
Moderators: Councilman John Paul Ledesma,
City of Mission Viejo
Steven Greenhut, columnist and editorial writer,
Orange County Register
Presenter: Supervisor Chris Norby, Orange County;
director, OCTA
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Luncheon: Conservative Principles for Reinvigorating California’s Economy
Master of Ceremonies: Lew Uhler, president and founder,
National Tax Limitation Committee
Keynote speakers: Steve Poizner,
California insurance commissioner; 2010 gubernatorial candidate
Speakers: Assemblyman Chuck DeVore, (R-Irvine);
United States Senate candidate
David Keene, chairman, American Conservative Union;
National CPAC; vice president, National Rifle Association
Introduction: Allen Brandstater, member,
Western CPAC, Inc. Board of Directors
Speaker: Barry Goldwater, Jr., former congressman;
alumus, Young Americans for Freedom, (YAF)
Taped speaker: Congressman Jason Chaffetz, (R-Utah)
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – 2nd Panel: The Rule of (Nebulous) Law: Thoughts on the Modern Judiciary
Moderator: Gary Kreep, executive director
United States Justice Foundation
Speakers: John Eastman, dean, Chapman University
Don Wagner, founder and past president,
Orange County Federalist Society
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm – Break
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm – 3rd Panel: Online Conservatism: Tweeting the Message
Moderator: Jon Fleischman, founder, Flash Report
Panelists: Christopher Carmouche, co-founder,
GrassTopsUSA
Ed Morrissey, Hot Air
Ed Driscoll, multimedia journalist
working with Pajamas Media
Stephen Kruiser, director of Social Media,
RFCRadio.com
Jim Hoft, Gateway Pundit
Matthew Cunningham, Red County blog
Tim Phillips, president, Americans for Prosperity
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – After Glow
Master of Ceremonies: Hon. Jim Lacy, chairman,
Western CPAC, Inc.
Speakers: John Fund, political journalist and columnist,
The Wall Street Journal
Hon. Michelle Steel, Board of Equalization member, Third District
YAF Dinner featuring Barry Goldwater, Jr. immediately following WCPAC!
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7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Dinner: Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) Alumni Gathering
Cosponsored by National YAF and California YAF
Seperate cost applies; seats limited
Master of Ceremonies: Erik Johnson, co-chairman,
YAF Alumni Dinner
Allen Brandstater, co-chairman, YAF Alumni Dinner
Keynote speaker: Barry Goldwater, Jr.,
former congressman; alumus, YAF
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Sincerely,
Jim Lacy, Chairman
Western CPAC, Inc.