Governor Sarah Palin to be speaker at Simi Valley Republican Women Celebration

iePolitics.com ^ | 07-04-09 | iePolitics.com

[euram]

The Simi Valley Club is having a 50th Anniversary Gala. Here is the data:

Guest Speaker GOVERNOR SARA PALIN

When:

Saturday, August 8, 2009:

5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception and Tours 6:30 p.m. Dinner

Where:

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum

40 Presidential Drive

Simi Valley, CA

COCKTAIL ATTIRE - NO CHILDREN UNDER 12

$150 PER PERSON UNLESS YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THEIR CLUB

REPLY BY JULY 20, 2009 WITH PAYMENT MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO SVRWF RESERVATIONS NON-REFUNDABLE

[Al B.]

Thanks mick and RonDog. Looking forward to any updates.

I read somewhere today that the capacity of the pavilion is 900 and there is a "long waiting list". Those folks at the Simi Valley Republican Women Federated are probably overwhelmed...LOL.

[RonDog]

I read somewhere today that the capacity of the pavilion is 900 and there is a "long waiting list".

From www.reaganlibrary.com:

The following number of event attendees can be accommodated inside the Air Force One Pavilion:
Theater Seating: 1,500
Dinner Seating: 1,400
Reception 1,600

There also appear to be three OTHER large meeting areas at the Reagan Library, that could each potentially hold about one thousand people -- the Courtyard, the Peace Plaza and the Ruwe Terrace -- in their "reception" configurations.

But that's about it. Even assuming that they are not already rented out to someone else, they are NOT big enough, IMHO.

So, if all of the people who WANT to come are unable to make it to the Gala Dinner -- perhaps we can find ANOTHER venue, ideally somewhere close to the Reagan Library -- to support Governor Palin EARLIER in the day...

[Loud Mime]

The DemoLoons will be out in farce as well.

If it weren’t for bad divorces, Obama would not be president....or Senator.

[RonDog]

...perhaps we can find ANOTHER venue, ideally somewhere close to the Reagan Library -- to support Governor Palin EARLIER in the day...

Earlier in the day than:

5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception and Tours
6:30 p.m. Dinner

[RonDog]

Do you know the area around the Reagan Library?

What venue is CLOSE -- and can hold 5,000 people -- or more?

Dodger Stadium or Staple Center or the Rose Bowl are TOO BIG for such short notice...

What about a local FOOTBAL STADIUM? What colleges, or local high schools are nearby?

[RonDog]

Check out the NEW thread, here:

L.A. Chapter, Sarah Palin at Reagan Library (8/8): Morning (AGAIN!) in America, "Tear Down this..."
Governor Sarah Palin to be speaker at Simi Valley Republican Women Celebration ^ | July 15, 2009 | RonDog (and FRiends)

Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 5:36:44 AM by RonDog

The L.A. Chapter needs YOUR help with this FReep!

Sarah Palin is scheduled to be GUEST SPEAKER
in the Air Force One Pavilion of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
SATURDAY, August 8
for a 50th Anniversary Gala of the the Simi Valley Republican Women Federated

As I posted to MayflowerMadam on the other thread:

I’ve sent emails to the Republican group as well — for verification that this is actually happening, and have not had any response...

I am fairly confident that it **is** going to happen.

But the Simi Valley group was not expecting to get so much attention, having planned this event since LONG before Sarah Palin's recent surprise announcement -- so they are hunkering down, and are not quite sure WHAT to do now.

Since we believe that MANY people will want to support Sarah -- and for whatever reason (i.e., the high cost and/or availability of tickets) will not be able to go to the dinner -- the L.A. Chapter is working on a way to help them still support Sarah, ANY WAY that we can.

For now, the plan is for us to gather along the road at the entrance to the Reagan Library -- with AMERICAN FLAGS, and positive signs -- to show our support.

The purpose of THIS THREAD is to solicit SIGN IDEAS and post the most current information about this event, as it becomes available.

CLICK HERE for the rest of that thread

[bboop]

I have contacted Simi Valley Women’s Federated. It is happening, August 8, but it is really a celebration of their 50th and not (especially) open to the public. Therefore, they have not publicized it. I think tickets are being sold to folks who are not members but who are coming with members.

We decided not to go.

[Mamzelle]

re: Saraceno said the organization is not paying Palin for her appearance, but it will pay for her trip, dinner and accommodations)))

Huh? I guess this is because the arrangements were made in Feb. But, from now on, I hope she starts charging big fees!

[pkc4real]

When I saw that Sarah Palin was going to be in Simi Valley I told my 13 year old daughter. She is an avid Sarah fan and now aspires to become the President of the United States.
We would love to attend the event, but the cost is a bit prohibitive for myself and my daughter. Although, she is gathering her birthday money to see how much she can pitch in for her ticket!
Will there be a reception after or book signing or other such event open to the public during her visit?
I’m seriously considering just purchasing the tickets. It would be a major life event for my daughter.
Glad I found this site while searching this event.

Sincerely,
Pamela

[Al B.]

Pamela -- Welcome to FR.

The LA chapter of FR is organizing for a rally outside the Reagan Library for those who won't be able to actually be inside the pavilion for the event. It looks like a day of fun. You might want to check this thread for details:

Sarah Palin at the Reagan Library (8/8): "The GIPPER 2.0" and details of the FREE rally

There may be some additional info on that thread as to ticket availability...not sure.

I haven't heard about any other public events in the LA area while the Governor is in the area, but it wouldn't surprise me if there is something. Because of the situation in Alaska, I doubt anything will be announced until after she leaves office on the 26th.

Good luck to you and you daughter in getting to see Sarah Palin.

[pkc4real]

It seems it is by invitation only and not yet fully confirmed from the article that appeared in the Ventura County Star. I would have love to attended and my daughter as well. My daughter is in awe of this woman; quite a better role model than Hannah Montana!

[RonDog]

I doubt anything will be announced until after she leaves office on the 26th.

Bingo!

I think that this is why Governor Palin has not yet publically confirmed that she will be there.

Let's check back here on 7/27, and see if we were right! :o)

[RonDog]

I’m seriously considering just purchasing the tickets.

It would be a major life event for my daughter.

I think that I may be able to get you an invitation to the Gala Dinner -- if you still want to go.

If you FReep-mail me, we can talk about it.

[RonDog]

Will there be a reception after or book signing or other such event open to the public during her visit?

As you noted previously, there is currently NO GUARANTEE that Governor Palin will actually be at this Gala Dinner -- but I am confidant that she **will** be.

Rather than wait until the last minute (i.e., 7/27 -- see above), we have chosen to act NOW -- and start preparing for what to do with the people who decide NOT to attend the Gala Dinner, but who still want to support Sarah.

Currently, we plan THREE events:

REAGAN LIBRARY TOUR ($12/each, I think) -- from about 10 am to about 1 pm

PICNIC LUNCH (free, if you "bring your own") in the picnic area just inside the main entrance to the Library from about 1 pm to about 3 pm, and

RALLY TO SUPPORT SARAH (also free, but the exact location has not yet been determined) from about 3 pm to about 6 pm.

You and your daughter (and any OTHER southern California Sarah Palin supporters) are welcome to join us for ALL THREE of these events, if you like -- or just the RALLY.

Those of us at the free Rally outside the Library may not get a chance to MEET, or even SEE her, even if she **is** there...

...but SHE (and the MEDIA) will know that we were there.

[mick]

Let me add my hearty welcome to you as a new member of Free Republic.

And thanks for the heads up......I don't know where you live and how far it is for you....but if at all possible what a great event to bring your daughter.

I wish I could go but coming from the east coast without a ticket is a bit of a risk.

But AL has given you good advice on the events that seem to be springing up around this event.

I wish you luck and hope to see more of you here on FR.

[RonDog]

Our three goals for this event:

1 - Get the most positive MEDIA COVERAGE possible for Governor Palin, SVRWF and the Reagan Library,

2 - Help the SARAH PALIN SUPPORTERS who cannot get into the event have the most memorable experience possible, and

3 - Minimize the damage that the ANTI-PALIN DISRUPTORS (if any) can do -- by keeping them as far away from the veune as possible, and countering THEIR appearance with OUR pro-Sarah supporters.

[RonDog]

Check out the NEW thread:

Palin NOT attending Event At Reagan Library

Not sure what to think.

If true, it means that Governor Palin needs a MUCH better staff.

If this wasn't going to happen, they needed to nip this in the bud WEEKS ago.

I will take the blame for PROMOTING this event, though.

Sorry, Sarah!

All of the threads about it are tagged here:

search for keyword "palinreaganlibrary"