Oct 25, 2017 - 6. Authority: Maryland Republican Party, R. Christopher Rosenthal, Treasurer â www.mdgop.org. 2017 Fall
2017 Fall Convention
Information Packet
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Maryland Republican Party 2017 Fall Convention Event Details and Registration
The Hotel at Arundel Preserve 7795 Arundel Mills Boulevard Hanover, MD 21076 (410) 796-9830
November 17th – 18th, 2017 You are responsible for making your own room reservation; please use the following website when making your reservations: Reservations must be made by Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Click here for online reservations: Rooms are $129.00 + tax http://hotelarundel.webhotel.microsdc.us/home.jsp?groupCode=171117MGOP
Contact: Margot Crouch Maryland Republican Party P.O. Box 631 Annapolis, MD 21404 412-398-0091
[email protected]
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Convention Schedule (tentative)………………………………………………. General Session Agenda (tentative) …………………………………………… Registration Form …………….…………………………………………... …. Ad/Sponsorship/Hospitality Suite Information …….…………………………. a. Fall Reception Flyer ………………………………………………….. Central Committee Proxy Form…………………………..…………………… Resolutions and By-Laws………………………………………………………
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Maryland Republican Party 2017 Fall Convention November 17th – 18th The Hotel at Arundel Preserve Tentative Agenda Subject to Change Friday, November 17th 9:00 a.m.
Optional All Day Training
5:00 p.m.
Registration Opens
6:00 p.m.
Executive Committee Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Fall Reception with Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford
7:30 p.m.
Registration Closes
8:30 p.m.
Hospitality Suites
Saturday, November 18th 8:00 a.m.
Registration Opens
8:30 a.m.
MDGOP Breakfast with TBA
10:00 a.m.
Registration Closes (you must be registered by 10:00 a.m.)
10:00 a.m.
MDGOP General Session, Part 1
12:00 p.m.
Break for Lunch
1:00 p.m.
MDGOP General Session, Part 2
3:00 p.m.
Convention Adjourn
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MARYLAND REPUBLICAN PARTY 2017 FALL CONVENTION THE HOTEL AT ARUNDEL PRESERVE TENTATIVE GENERAL SESSION AGENDA (subject to change) CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WELCOME FROM COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE SCHUH CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE REPORT RULES COMMITTEE REPORT SECRETARY’S REPORT TREASURER’S REPORT CONGRESSIONAL REPORT NATIONAL COMMITTEEWOMAN’S REPORT NATIONAL COMMITTEEMAN’S REPORT STATE SENATE LEGISLATIVE REPORT HOUSE OF DELEGATES LEGISLATIVE REPORT HOGAN CAMPAIGN UPDATE RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT FINAL CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN’S REPORT BYLAWS COMMITTEE REPORT OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT
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2017 Fall Convention Registration Form (or register online, www.mdgop.org/FC17) Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Email:
Telephone:
Employer: Occupation: Please complete this form and mail it to: MDGOP, Attn: Margot Crouch, P.O. Box 631, Annapolis, MD 21404 or email to
[email protected] Please choose one per person: ***Please note there is a $25 late fee if you register AFTER October 27th, 2017 1)
Reception Convention Package ($140/person before 10/27, $165/person after 10/27) • Guest or Delegate Credential for Convention • •
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Breakfast Convention Package ($95/person before 10/27 $120/person after 10/27) • Guest or Delegate Credential for Convention •
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(No admittance to Convention without a certified credential)
Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday Reception Friday night (beer and wine included)
(No admittance to Convention without a certified credential)
Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday
Convention Only ($65/person before 10/27, $90/person after 10/27)
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Guest or Delegate Credential for Convention
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Lunch on Saturday
(No admittance to Convention without a certified credential)
Reception Only ($50/person, there is NO late fee for Reception Only tickets)
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Reception Friday night (beer and wine included)
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Event
Number of Tickets*
Cost
Total
2017 Fall Convention Reception Package 2017 Fall Convention Breakfast Package 2017 Fall Convention/Workshops Only 2017 Fall Reception Only
$140 each $95 each $65 each $50 each Total Due: Price contingent on registering by 10/27, $25 late fee assessed after close of business 10/27 ____ My Check is Enclosed (Payable to MDGOP) ____ Please Charge my Credit Card (Personal Credit Cards Only) ___ Visa
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___AmEx
___Discover
Name on Card: Card Number:
Exp. Date & Sec. Code:
Signature: *If you are purchasing more than one ticket to each event please list your guests’ names below: 1.
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Contributions to the Maryland Republican Party administrative account are not tax deductible. There is now yearly or 4-year election cycle limit.
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Maryland Republican Party Fall Convention 2017 Sponsorship, Vendor, and Ad Opportunities The Hotel at Arundel Preserve $5,000 • • • • •
Convention Registration for ten (10) attendees, including breakfast, lunch and Reception Name recognition and signage at ALL Convention events Inside of front or back cover in the program* Hospitality Suite on Friday (November 17) night*** Vendor Table
$2,500 • • • • •
Breakfast with Special Guest TBA - Sponsor
Convention and Workshop Registration for four (4) attendees, including breakfast, lunch, and Reception Name recognition and signage at breakfast Full page ad in the program* Vendor Table
$1,000 • • • •
Fall Reception with Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford - Sponsor
Convention Registration for six (6) attendees, including breakfast, lunch, and Reception Name recognition and signage at Reception Full page ad in the program* Hospitality Suite on Friday (November 17) night*** Vendor Table
$1,500 • • • •
Convention Sponsor
Hospitality Suite Sponsor
Convention and Workshop Registration for two (2) attendees, including breakfast, lunch, and Reception Name recognition and signage Full page ad in the program* Vendor Table
All above Sponsorships also include the following: • Logo and website on ALL convention printed materials • Distribution of your business cards/flyer to all convention attendees
***Hospitality Suites Please note that there are limited rooms available for Hospitality Suites. These will be available by purchase of a sponsorship and then by availability. All Hospitality Suites MUST be booked with Margot Crouch.
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Vendor Tables Highlight your candidate, product, business or organization in front of Maryland’s top Republican leaders!
$500 Vendor Sponsors • • • •
Two (2) vendor tables Breakfast and lunch for two (2), including signage at breakfast Distribution of your business cards to all convention attendees Half-page ad in program*
$100 Vendor Table •
One 2 ft. x 8 ft. table
Program Ads Highlight your candidate, product, business or organization in front of Maryland’s top Republican leaders by placing an ad in the program!* · Outside Back Cover (color) - $500 · Inside Back Cover - $250 · Full Page - $200 · 1/2 Page - $100 · 1/4 Page - $50 · Business Card - $25
Vendor and Sponsor Frequently Asked Questions and Information Location: Vendor Hours: Vendor Set-Up:
Ad Deadline: Rooms:
The Hotel at Arundel Preserve Friday, November 17 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM & Saturday, November 18 from 8:00 AM – Convention Adjournment Set-up begins at 3:30 PM on Friday. Spaces are not pre-assigned and are first-come, first serve. If you require electricity for a laptop computer or display, it is advisable to bring a power strip and extension cord with you. The deadline for ad space in the Convention Program is 5:00 p.m. on October 27th. Hotel rooms are available for Friday and Saturday night at your own expense at $129 + tax. Please contact the hotel directly, (410) 796-9830 or at http://hotelarundel.webhotel.microsdc.us/home.jsp?groupCode=171117MGOP Discounted rate good through October 25.
For More Information Contact: Margot Crouch: 412-398-0091 or
[email protected] To reserve your sponsorship, complete the enclosed form and mail it to: MDGOP, Attention Fall Convention, P.O. Box 631, Annapolis, MD 21401
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Maryland Republican Party Fall Convention 2017 Sponsorship, Vendor, and Ad Opportunities The Hotel at Arundel Preserve Please complete ALL the information below and return to MDGOP, Attn: Margot Crouch, P.O. Box 631, Annapolis, MD 21404 Organization: ______________________________________________ Contact Person: _______________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: (W)_____________________(C)_________________________Email:________________________________ I would like to reserve the following for the MDGOP Spring Convention: o Convention Sponsor - $5,000 o Reception Sponsor - $2,500 o Breakfast Sponsor - $1,500 o Hospitality Suite Sponsor - $1,000 o Vendor Sponsor - $500 o Vendor Table - $100 each, ______ # table(s) o Program Ads For More Information, Contact: o Outside Back Cover - $500 Margot Crouch: 412-398-0091 or o Inside Back Cover - $250
[email protected] o Full Page - $200 o Half-Page - $100 o Quarter-Page - $50 o Business Card - $25
Payment Options: Please make all checks payable to: Check Amount Enclosed: ____________
Maryland Republican Party P.O. Box 631 Annapolis, MD 21404
Credit Card Payment: Name as it appears on Credit Card Number
Expiration Date
Card
Security Code
Amount
Contributions to the Maryland Republican Party administrative account are not tax deductible. There is no yearly or 4-year election cycle limit.
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THE MARYLAND REPUBLICAN PARTY CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO A THE
2017 FALL CONVENTION RECEPTION WITH SPECIAL GUEST
LT. GOVERNOR BOYD RUTHERFORD MDGOP FALL CONVENTION FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2017 7:00 P.M. ~ 8:30 P.M. THE HOTEL AT ARUNDEL PRESERVE 7795 ARUNDEL MILLS BOULEVARD HANOVER, MD 21076 INDIVIDUAL TICKETS - $50 SPONSORSHIPS HOST COMMITTEE - $250 (4 TICKETS) RECEPTION SPONSOR - $2,500 (10 TICKETS) PLEASE RSVP TO MARGOT CROUCH AT
[email protected] OR AT 412-398-0091
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Maryland Republican Party 2017 Fall Convention Reception YES! I/We would like to like to attend the Fall Convention Reception on November 17 th. Please reserve ______ Ticket(s) at $50/person YES! I/We would like to be a sponsor at the Fall Convention Reception on November 17 th. Host Committee - $250 (4 Tickets) Reception Sponsor - $2,500 (10 Tickets) No, I am unable to attend the Fall Convention Reception, but I would still like to support the Maryland Republican Party. Please find my contribution of $________ enclosed.
Name(s):
________________________________________________________________
Address:
________________________________________________________________
Phone(s):
________________________________________________________________
Email:
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Employer/Occupation: ____________________________________________________ PAYMENT OPTIONS: Please Make All Checks Payable to the Maryland Republican Party or fill out the credit card information below and mail to P.O. Box 631, Annapolis, MD 21404. Card Type:
Visa Mastercard Discover Amex
Name on Card:
_______________________________________________________
Card Number:
_______________________________________________________
Amt./Exp. Date/Sec. Code: __________________________________________________ Signature:
_______________________________________________________
Contributions to the Maryland Republican Party administrative account are not tax deductible. There is no yearly or 4-year election cycle limit.
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CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEMBER PROXY FORM I,____________________________________, a member of the Republican State Central Committee of Maryland from _______________________ County/Legislative District, do hereby, name, designate, and appoint _________________________________, a resident and qualified voter of the aforementioned County or Legislative District, as my true and lawful agent to act in my stead in all matters coming before the _____________________ Convention of the Republican State Central Committee of Maryland, with full power to vote and act on all matters, as if I were present and acting on my own behalf.
______________________________ Signature of Member ______________________________ Date
_________________________ Witness (signature)
_________________________ Witness (please print name)
ACCEPTANCE OF PROXY I swear and/or affirm under the penalties of perjury that I am a registered Republican voter from the County/Legislative District, as applicable, of the Central Committee from whom I accept this proxy.
_________________________ Proxy Signature
____________________________________ Address
_________________________ Printed Name
________________________ Date
PHOTO ID VERIFIED __________ (CREDENTIAL COMMITTEE INITIALS ________)
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Resolutions & By-Law Proposals Please submit all proposed Resolutions and By-Law changes to Patrick O’Keefe (
[email protected]) or MDGOP, P.O. Box 631, Annapolis, MD 21404. Please “cc” a copy to Dirk Haire as well (
[email protected]) as a backup. By-Law proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 2, 2017 in order to be considered by the By-Laws Committee. Resolutions must be received by Friday, October 27, 2017 in order to be considered by the Resolutions Committee. Resolutions not received by this time may still be considered by the body, pursuant by Bylaws Article IX, section f.2.
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