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Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Young Conservatives of Texas host State Convention in SA















L-R: Attorney Genral Greg Abbott, Senator John Cornyn, State Senator Jeff Wentworth, Railroad Commissioner Michael Willams

Contact: Laura Elizabeth Morales, Director of Public Relations
Young Conservatives of Texas


State Convention to Feature Top Texas Officials:
U.S. Senator John Cornyn, Attorney General Gregg Abbott, Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams, State Senator Jeff Wentworth, State Rep. Wayne Christian

(San Antonio) The Young Conservatives of Texas, a non-partisan grassroots political organization, announce the 2008 State Convention in San Antonio at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (Airport Area) from April 11th – 12th.

“This convention is a chance for young conservatives, alumni, college students across the state and key state officials to network in a positive learning environment,” said Laura Elizabeth Morales, Director of Public Relations for the Young Conservatives of Texas.

Schedule of Events:

Friday:
7- 9 p.m. – Reception: Michael Williams, Chairman, Railroad Commission

Saturday:
9:05 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. – Cathie Adams, Texas Eagle Forum

10:10-11:15 a.m. – 81st Legislative Session
State Rep. Wayne Christian
State Senator Jeff Wentworth

11:15-11:50 a.m. - Leading a Chapter: Advice to Future Leaders
Brendan Steinhauser, Director State and Federal Campaigns, Freedom Works, YCT-UT Alumni

Noon-1 p.m. Lunch with
Attorney General Greg Abbott

1:05 – 2:15 p.m. – Legislative Issues
Mary Katherine Stout – Texas Public Policy Foundation – SCHIP
Billy Hamilton – Tuition Deregulation
Hon. Ken Mercer, Texas State Board of Education

2:15 – 3:15 p.m. – John Cornyn, United States Senator

3:20 – 4:45 p.m.– Breakout Sessions
A) 3:20 – 4:45 p.m. – Special Activism Projects:
Miranda Bond – Publications Coordinator, the Leadership Institute
Ryan Sorba – Membership Director, Intercollegiate Studies Institute, Young Conservatives of California Alumni
Evan Dent – Public Relations Director, Students for Saving Social Security

B) 3:20 – 4:45 p.m. – Innovative Activism
Joe Solis - South Texas Republicans/Coalition for Texas
Alicia Bruns – Freedom Alliance

4:45 – 5:15 p.m. Panel: Media and Publicity
Michael Sullivan – Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
David Guenther – Texas Public Policy Foundation

7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Keynote Speaker & Dinner -
Lieutenant Colonel Brian Birdwell

All media should email the name of the reporter and photographer planning to attend to Laura Elizabeth Morales at
lauraelizabethmorales@gmail.com.

The event is open to all media, and bloggers are welcome to attend, but will all be required to sign in prior to the event to receive credentials.

Student registration is free and that covers the event, meals and hotel arrangements. Students may sign up at www.yct.org

Young Conservatives of Texas State Convention with Top Texas Officials

Friday and Saturday, April 11th-12th

Crowne Plaza Hotel (Airport Location)
1111 NE I-410-Loop
San Antonio, Texas 78209

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