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IowaFRW Spring Conference
America 250 – Women Lead the Way!
Friday, April 17 at the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Cedar Rapids Iowa. Enjoy lunch, great speakers, networking with like-minded conservatives, and an awesome Silent Auction hosted by Five Seasons Republican Women. Stay after the Conference and enjoy all the fun activities in downtown Cedar Rapids.
Cost is $40 for members, $50 for non-members and includes lunch.
Tentative Agenda
Thursday, April 16 5:45 pm Executive Committee Dinner & Meeting (closed)
350 First Restaurant, DoubleTree (16th floor)
Thursday, April 16 6:30-8:30 pm Casual Mixer
If you’re in town, join us on the top floor of the DoubleTree for beverages, beautiful city views, and conversations with like-minded conservatives. No RSVP required.
350 First Lounge, 16th floor DoubleTree
Fri., April 17 9:15am Board of Directors Meeting, Third Floor Boardroom, DoubleTree Hotel
Continental Breakfast will be served. Executive officers, appointed officers, club presidents, standing committee chairs, and special committee chairs are expected to attend. Other paid members are welcome to observe
10:45-11:30 am Special Session, Robust Membership Growth, Guest Presenter, Judy Barlow, NFRW 4th Vice President Third Floor Boardroom, DoubleTree Hotel
Events Move to 16th Floor Parlor Ballroom DoubleTree Hotel
The Silent Auction will be held throughout the conference. Items have been donated by members and the DoubleTree Hotel. Bidding is encouraged throughout
11:00 am General Registration Begins
11:30 am Welcome Denise Bubeck, IowaFRW President
Invocation and blessing, Pat Slater, IowaFRW Chaplain
Pledge of Allegiance Addie Lavis, IowaFRW 2nd Vice President
11:45 am Buffet Lunch
12:15 pm Iowa Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer
12:20 pm Fireside Chat: Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell, Linn Co Supervisor Brandy Meisheid, and Representative Cindy Golding
“The Challenges of Doing Business in a Blue County”
12:55 pm Judy Barlow, NFRW 4th Vice President, “Messaging for the Midterms”
“What You Need to Say to Get Republicans Elected”
1:40 pm Mixer-Famous Couples
1:45 pm Break -Please Check Out our Silence auction
2:00 pm IowaFRW Membership Awards
2:15 pm Iowa Director of Health and Human Services, Larry Johnson,
“Iowa’s High Cancer Rates and How to Combat Them”
2:50 pm Iowa Secretary of State, Paul Pate “Election Integrity”
3:20 pm Candidate Conversations 5-minute updates from candidates
4:00 pm Adjourn- Silent Auction Bidding Closes and Winners Announced