2017 Young Republican National Convention
Annapolis, Maryland
Agenda
Wednesday, August 2nd
2pm - 5pm Convention Registration
6pm - 8pm Maryland Delegate Clusters Welcome Reception
(The Westin Annapolis, Hospitality Suite, Room 224)
Thursday, August 3rd
9am - 12:30pm White House Tour A with MDGOP National Committeewoman Nicolee Ambrose
and MDGOP National Committeeman David Bosse
(*Pre-registration and additional fee required)
9:15am - 10:30am Maryland State House Tour** lead by Maria Sofia, MDYR Secretary
Meet in The Westin Annapolis Lobby to walk over to the State House
(No pre-registration required)
10:30am - 11:30pm Republican Leadership Initiative Discussion on Future RNC Deployments with
Alex Walker, Youth Development Coordinator for the Republican National
Committee
11am - 4pm Convention Registration
12pm - 1:30pm Legislative Luncheon hosted by Maryland Delegate Joe Cluster
(Lowe House of Delegates Building, 6 Bladen Street, Annapolis)
2pm - 3pm YRNF Engagement Panel - Young Republicans Taking on the Challenge of
GOP Growth featuring Artemio Muniz, YRNF Engagement Committee Chairman
and Texas YR, EJ Wilder, National Committeeman of the North Carolina YRs
and Lila Lee-Nieves, YRNF Engagement Committee Co-Chair and Chair of the
Washington D.C. YRs
3pm - 4pm YRNF Regional Committee Meetings
4pm - 5pm YRNF Committee Meetings
1. Finance
2. Communications/Public Relations
3. Engagement
4. Resolutions & Policy
5. Education
**If you are interested in a self-guided tour of the Maryland State House, brochures will be available at the
YRNC Annapolis Registration Desk
5pm - 6pm YRNF Committee Meetings
1. Womens Mentoring Committee
2. Campaign Committee
3. International Youth
4. Membership Committee
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 - 4pm Convention Registration
9am - 12:30pm White House Tour B with MDGOP National Committeewoman Nicolee Ambrose
and MDGOP National Committeeman David Bosse
(*Pre-registration and additional fee required -- this is open to non-YRNF
National Committee members)
9am - 11:30am YRNF National Committee Meeting featuring a Welcome from
Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh
10am - 11am Maryland State House Tour**
(*Pre-registration required -- this is open to non-YRNF National Committee
members)
11:30am - 12:30pm A Conversation with White House Deputy Political Director, Brian Jack -
Moderated by Carly Miller (former Kansas State Director, Donald J. Trump for
President, Inc.) and Cory Custer (former NH/ME Communications Director,
Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.)
12:30pm - 1:30pm Convention Luncheon with Maryland Governor Hogan
1:30pm - 2pm Jim Tolbert, Conservative Director of the Citizens Climate Lobby Conservative
Caucus Mr. Tolbert will discuss how the Conservative Caucus of Citizens'
Climate Lobby is advocating for an all-of-the-above energy approach that will
also reduce greenhouse gas emissions, faster and more cost-effectively than the
EPA.
**If you are interested in a self-guided tour of the Maryland State House, brochures will be available at the
YRNC Annapolis Registration Desk
2pm - 4:30pm Leadership Institute Training:
Track A Track B
Political Fundraising Workshop Communications Workshop
Attend this informative workshop to learn the Attend this informative workshop and learn how to
tactics and strategies to raise money for your YR construct and to deliver a compelling political
chapter. message.
The instructors are communications professionals
This program will teach you how to confidently with years of experience in public speaking and
solicit money from current and potential congressional communications, so attendees will
supporters. 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 & Chad Garrison, Founder and President of
International Programs for The Leadership Garrison Consulting and
Institute and J. Elizabeth Peace, contributor to the Washington
Spencer Sullivan, Grassroots Program Examiners Beltway Confidential blog
Coordinator for The Leadership Institute
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
4:30pm - 5:30pm State Chairmens Association Meeting
(The Westin Annapolis, Room 224)
6pm - 7pm Young Conservatives for Energy Reform Happy Hour
(Fado's Irish Pub,1 Park Place, Annapolis, MD 21401)
Saturday, August 5th
8:30am - 10am Scheduled Credentialing Check-In
10am - 4pm Convention Election (Boxed lunches will be served)
(The Westin Annapolis Ballroom)
4pm - 6pm FREE TIME
7pm - 9:30pm YRNF Award Ceremony & Closing Convention Dinner
featuring William I. Greener III - Mr. Greener has held a wide array of posts in
government, politics, and private business. He served as Director of Public
Affairs at the Department of Energy, Special Assistant in the White House Office
of Communications, and media relations at the Treasury Department. In addition
to being both Director of Communications and heading the Political and
Communications Divisions at the RNC, Greener was the CEO for the 1996
Republican National Convention, Program Coordinator for the 2008 Convention,
Program Director for the 2016 Convention, and Executive Producer for Public
Ceremonies and Events for the 2017 Inauguration of President Trump.
(The Westin Annapolis Ballroom - Semi Formal Attire / CASH BAR)
Sunday, August 6th
9am - 10am YRNF National Committee Meeting with New Board
(The Westin Annapolis Ballroom)
12:30pm - 1:30pm Tour of The United States Naval Academy
(121 Blake Rd, Annapolis, MD 21402)
Photo ID is required to enter the Naval Academy
PLEASE NOTE: All times and events are subject to change.
