2017 Biennial Convention

Annapolis, Maryland
AGENDA

Wednesday, August 2nd

2pm - 5pm Convention Registration

Thursday, August 3rd

9am - 10am Breakfast in the Governors Reception Room
11am - 2pm Convention Registration
2pm - 3pm YRNF Engagement & Outreach Panel
3pm - 4pm Regional Committee Meetings
4pm - 6pm Committee Meetings
6:30pm - 8:30pm Maryland Welcome Reception with Mayor of Annapolis, Michael Pantelides at the
Paca House (186 Prince George Street, Annapolis, MD)

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Friday, August 4
8am - 12pm Convention Registration
9am - 11:30am YRNF National Committee Meeting
11:30am - 12:30pm Moderated Talk with White House Deputy Political Director, Brian Jack
12:30am - 1:30pm Convention Luncheon with Maryland Governor Hogan
2pm - 4:30pm Leadership Institute Training
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Political Fundraising Workshop Communications Workshop

Attend this informative workshop to learn the
tactics and strategies to raise money for your YR
chapter.
This program will teach you how to confidently
solicit money from current and potential
supporters.
Attend this informative workshop and learn how to
construct and to deliver a compelling political
message.
The instructors are communications professionals
with years of experience in public speaking and
congressional communications, so attendees will
benefit from their insight, real-world examples, and
practical advice.

Topics include:

Developing a Finance Plan Frame political messages

Finance Plan Exercise Effectively communicate for causes
High Dollar Fundraising Tips for public speaking

Speakers Include:

Robert Arnakis, Senior Director of Domestic &
International Programs for The Leadership
Institute and
Spencer Sullivan, Grassroots Program
Coordinator for The Leadership Institute
Chad Garrison, Founder and President of
Garrison Consulting and
J. Elizabeth Peace, contributor to the Washington
Examiners Beltway Confidential blog

2pm - 3pm Grassroots Training Workshop - How Maryland Republican Activists Have Been
Turning a Blue State, Red.
3pm - 5pm Womens Mentoring Committee Tea Event* at Reynolds Tavern
(7 Church Circle, Annapolis) featuring Liz League, President of the Maryland
Federation of Republican Women and Nicolee Ambrose, National
Committeewoman for Maryland GOP, Past YRNF Chairman (05-07) and Past
YRNF Secretary (03-05). *Additional fee applies
6pm - 7pm Young Conservatives for Energy Reform Happy Hour
(Location TBA)
Saturday, August 5th
8am - 9am Scheduled Credentialing Check-In (State by State)
10am - 4pm Convention Election (Boxed lunches will be served)
7pm - 9:30pm Closing Convention Dinner (Westin Annapolis Ballroom)
Semi-Formal Attire

Sunday, August 6th

8:30am - 11:30am YRNF National Committee Meeting with New Board
(Westin Annapolis)
PLEASE NOTE: All times and events are subject to change. Additional activities, speakers and further
details will be added as they are finalized.