REPUBLICAN PARTY HISTORIAN TO SPEAK AT WOOD COUNTY GOP LINCOLN DAY DINNER

WOOD COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY

PRESS RELEASE

TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2009 304-424-7041

REPUBLICAN PARTY HISTORIAN TO SPEAK AT WOOD COUNTY

GOP LINCOLN DAY DINNER

On Saturday, March 21, 2008, at 6:30 p.m., the Wood County Republican Executive Committee will host their annual Lincoln Day Dinner. The event will be held at the Parkersburg Country Club, 4910 1^st Avenue, Vienna, West Virginia.

The keynote speaker will be Michael Zak, author of Back to Basics for the Republican Party which is a handbook for Republicans who know what they feel in their heart to be missing from the party today. We need to return to our roots, and Michael Zak will show us the way. He emphasizes the fact that the Grand Old Party was established by anti-slavery activists, to oppose the pro-slavery policies of the Democrats. To this day, Republicans have an extraordinary, though overlooked, record of civil rights achievements, as well as, being the fore runner in establishing the rights of women to vote.

Mr. Zak is a popular speaker to Republican organizations throughout the nation (28 states so far). The theme of his presentations is that Republicans would benefit tremendously from appreciating the heritage of the Grand Old Party. As he writes, “The more we Republicans know about the history of our party, the more the Democrats will worry about the future of theirs..”

This year is the 200^th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, the Great Emancipator, is a terrific opportunity to honor the greatest Republican of all. Republicans in West Virginia take special pride in the fact that their state was created by the GOP.

However much President Barack Obama compares himself to the 16^th President, the Great Emancipator had a distinctly Republican policy agenda, emphasizing personal responsibility, economic opportunity and limited government. Freedom to work – yes, work – one’s way to the top was Lincoln’s goal for all Americans.

The cost for the event is $ 50.00, per person, for the Dinner Buffet and Program. There will also be a Special Reception Fundraiser held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., on March 21, 2009, at the Parkersburg Country Club. Michael Zak will sign copies of his book Back to Basics for the Republican Party, the cost for this event will be $ 100.00, per person, which covers your Dinner Buffet for the evening and Program, as well as his autographed book. Should you need any additional information, or for reservations, please contact Beverly G. Lockhart, W.C.R.E.C., Chair, at 304-424-7041 Hm., and/or e-mail her at clady57@earthlink.net.

BEVERLY G. LOCKHART, Chair

Wood County Republican Executive Committee

2303 Oak Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101

304-424-7041 Hm., 304-482-8968 Cell, E-mail: clady57@earthlink.net