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Officers: President: Mark Basil Vafiades Vice President: Dale Oprandy Treasurer: Mell Flynn Membership Secretary: Alaina Niemann   Board of Directors Criss Niemann Joe Reinkemeyer Kathy Wittes   Advisory Committee Mark Abernathy Nancy Bright Morgan Brittney Steve Marmel John O'Hurley   HCR Merchandise    Upcoming Events Jan. 7th, 2009- HCR Dinner/Mixer Jan. 9-11- CCR Annual Convention	Hollywood Republicans Jan 7th Dinner/Mixer with Al Sonja Schmidt   Whether she’s writing for primetime comedy television series including Fox’s In Living Color, NBC’s Hidden Hills, or popular children’s programming including, That’s So Raven, City Guys, the Famous Jett Jackson, Al Sonja L. Rice-Schmidt’s ability to bring stories to life is undeniable. She has also produced and written a variety of Image and Prism Award winning programs, as well as Emmy nominated television programs. Her experience spans a wide variety of comedy genres including, feature film, sketch television series, animated television series, single and multi-camera television series, and radio.   Now after over a decade in the business, Schmidt is tackling the world of children’s literature with her book, Deb & Seby’s Real Deal on Global Warming. Having worked on numerous children’s shows, including her current position as Co- Executive Producer on the highly popular new Disney series, Cory in the House, her foray into children’s book writing is a natural progression of her career. Aimed at easing children’s growing fears about warming trends, Deb &Seby’s Real Deal on Global Warming tackles this topic head-on giving children and their parents a different, more positive perspective on manmade global warming in a straight-forward, informative, fun and witty manner.  http://www.debandseby.com/   Schmidt plans to continue to present the other side (or, real deal) on a variety of other hot topics that impact today’s youth with her Deb & Seby book series. -- Schmidt was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, attended college in quaint Fort Collins, Colorado as a dance major, spent most of her subsequent years as a performer, dance instructor and single mom. She currently resides in the scenic Los Angeles National Forest area of the Antelope Valley with her husband and two golden retrievers, Waylon and Indy.   We look forward to hearing about her book, how she came to be a “Hollywood Republican, and her take on the issues of the day.   Date: January 7, 2009 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Approx) (Reception/Check in-6:00-6:30 PM, meeting begins at 6:30-6:45)   Place:  Acapulco Mexican Restaurant         3113 W Olive Ave, Burbank, CA 91505           Cost: $18.00 for Members, $23.00 for Non-Members- (Meal Included)-(Cash or Check- Sorry no credit cards) Free Valet Parking   RSVP: send an e-mail reply to rsvp@hollywoodrepublicans.com  (We no longer use "evite")     California Congress of Republicans Call to Annual Convention January 9-11, 2009   Grand Vista Hotel- Simi Valley 999 Enchanted Way Simi Valley, CA 93065 (800) 455-7464   or  (805) 583-2000 http://www.grandvistasimi.com/   MAKE RESERVATIONS BEFORE JANUARY 1st TO RECEIVE  ROOM DISCOUNT PRICE OF $95.00 per night CALL (800) 455-7464 or (805) 583-2000  Mention: CCR The Hollywood Congress or Republicans (HCR) is a chapter of the CCR.  We will elect and install new CCR officers, vote on changes to the bylaws as well as some policies and procedures.  Local legislators and Republican candidates for statewide office will be invited and we will have lively discussion on those Propositions that qualify to be on the next ballot.  We plan on holding a Chapter Workshop as well. It is imperative that we have a good turn out at this annual event.  In order to encourage participation, only voting delegates will be required to pay the Registration Fee. Non-voting CCR members may attend convention sessions for free, unless of course they attend the lunch and/or dinner, then food charges will apply. COME JOIN THE FUN!  HEAR THE SPEAKERS! MEET FOLKS FROM THE OTHER CCR CHAPTERS STATEWIDE! ELECT OUR NEW CCR PRESIDENT! Convention Registration and Food Costs     Registration Fee for Voting Delegates only        By Jan. 1          After Jan. 1             $35.00              $40.00 Non-voting CCR members may attend without paying the Registration Fee. (Of course Food & Lodging charges still apply)   Saturday Lunch Medallions of Pork or  Top sirloin Steak By Jan. 1          After Jan. 1  $30.00              $35.00   Sat. Dinner                                                   Mahi Mahi or Prime Rib By Jan. 1          After Jan. 1 $45.00              $45.00    Please print and mail this Registration Form: Registration Form (PDF) Convention questions? E-mail Pam Corradi at pamcoco@earthlink.net       Hollywood Republicans 2009 Membership Dues Due   All membership renewals are due Jan. 1st   Amount due / person: $35.00 per year   Pay on-line, by mail or at our meeting: http://www.hollywoodrepublicans.com/member.htm   Remember, Paying membership dues gets you a $5.00 discount at our monthly dinner meetings but, more importantly it keeps our organization strong and allows us to continue to be a force in Hollywood Politics.
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