Best wishes to Carol Morrison, who is returning to the private sector after two productive years as Executive Director of the Silicon Valley GOP. Greetings to Kimberlee Theis, who takes over from Carol. Kim has worked in recent years with the Romney campaign, the Leadership Institute, and the Monterey County Republican Party.

Thank you and farewell to Contra Costa Republican Party Executive Director Tim Baker, who is leaving his position on August 1st to attend law school in Florida. Welcome to new ED Michael Caporusso, an experienced political consultant and recently manager of Robert Rao's Assembly campaign.

The CRP's Victory 2008 program has been staffing up. The Northern California Regional Political Director is Elizabeth Sanford, who is responsible for all the counties to the Oregon border. Some will remember Elizabeth as a former ED in Santa Clara County. Assisting Elizabeth is Nathan Conrad, the Deputy Regional Political Director for the Bay Area. We're looking forward to working with Elizabeth and Nathan.

Finally, I have asked Marin GOP County Chair Morgan Kelly to assist me with my regional responsibilities, and she will be serving as my Deputy through the end of my term next February.

Help elect Dean Andal to Congress! We'll be driving to homes of voters valuable to Dean's campaign and leaving informative, issue oriented door hangers (no knocking on doors). Just a couple of hours of your time will make a BIG difference, and we'll have fun with our fellow Republicans!

Join Dean for a cup of coffee Saturday, then offer to drive, or ride shotgun and give directions, or place door hangers on the doors of Dean's targeted voters. It's easy, fun, and VERY important for Dean! RSVP to scott@deanandal.com or 209-622-4510. Meeting Place: Pleasanton Sports Park, 5800 Parkside Dr., Pleasanton

Come find out how to formulate and run a winning campaign from the pros. This is also a great chance to get to know local Republican candidates. See speaker details here. Sponsored by the Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz County Republican Central Committees.

Reserve ASAP to (831) 759-8590 or Kathy@montereyrepublicans.org . Location: Monterey Republican HQ, 213 Main St, Salinas

You are cordially invited to join U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kansas) for a Napa Valley wine tour. Cost: $2000 per person. Sponsorship opportunities also available. For more information, please contact Dana Harris at danah@bellwethergroup.net or 202-223-7055.

Come and celebrate as the San Ramon Valley Republican Women go for the gold and honor and support our candidates. Listen to great live Dixieland music. Enjoy delicious appetizers! Refreshing beverages! Fabulous raffle! Great friends!

Cost: $25 per person. For reservations by July 31 contact Roxanne Lindsay at rrlindz@aol.com or 925-837-6253. Where: The beautiful home of Steve and Linda Sanchez, 3177 Blackhawk Meadow Drive, Danville

The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley proudly presents CRP Vice Chairman Tom Del Beccaro. He is the past Chair of the Contra Costa County Republican Party and the author of The New Conservative Paradigm.

First time guests are free; non-members are $10. Check in: 6:30 PM, meeting begins at 7:00 PM. Where: American Legion Hall, 958 Homestead Road, Santa Clara. For more information, visit: www.theconservativeforum.com

Join us Wednesdays for politics, conversation, and a good time. Just show up. Info: Jeramy Hopkins at jeramyhopkins@hotmail.com or 808-782-7003. Location: O'Flaherty's Irish Pub, 25 N. San Pedro St., San Jose (in San Pedro Square)

The California Women's Leadership Association (CWLA) and California Republican Party (CRP) are pleased to announce Surrogate Media Training sessions across the great state of California.

All those that hope to serve as a Surrogate in any capacity are expected to attend the training. The Sacramento training is hosted by Doug Ose, former Congressman and candidate for 4th CD. Note: The Bay Area training is listed below on August 23.

$10 charge to cover the food and location. Cash is preferred but checks should be made payable to CWLA. Please RSVP to Paul Babbington at pbabbington@cagop.org with your contact info and which training you expect to attend or any questions. Location: Victory '08/CRP Headquaters, 3464 El Camino Ave, Suite #150, Sacramento 95821 (to the right around the corner from the WalMart)

Get connected with the McCain campaign and meet other volunteers. Join us for drinks and dessert. Bring a friend or potential volunteer. Location: The home of Cupertino City Chair Jayne Ham at 11713 Dorothy Anne Way, Cupertino, 95014. RSVP if possible to jayne.ham@gmail.com . For questions, call Jayne at 408-446-1773.

Take a shift to staff the Republican tent at the San Jose Jazz Festival. It's a great time to meet people, provide information, and hear a little jazz. Contact the SVGOP HQ to volunteer at director@svgop.com or 408-246-6600. Location: Downtown San Jose.

Kick-Off Event for Northern California Asian Pacific American Coalition for John McCain. You are cordially invited to join us for a campaign kick-off and lunch as we begin the 2008 Campaign to support John McCain for President.

11:00 AM - Reception & Registration; 12:00 Noon - Rally & Program; 1:00 to 2:30 PM - Lunch & Social. RSVP to Rodney Leong at leong@sfyr.org or 415-370-5918. Location: The Yin Ranch, 6319 Pleasants Valley Road, Vacaville

The Alameda Republican Women, Federated invite you to a summer luncheon. Guest speaker Paul Cummings is a retired Navy officer, CRP delegate, and since January, the Chairman of the Alameda County Republican Party.

$25.00 per person. Kindly respond to Agnes Haworth at 510-865-7278 by Wednesday, August 6. Send checks payable to ARWF, PO Box 242, Alameda, CA 94501. (Include entrée choice). Location: Alameda Elk's Lodge, mahogany room, 2nd floor, 2255 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda (Enter lodge through back entrance.)

Join the McCain team as we come together for our 'Night at the Movies Starring John McCain.' Enjoy a fabulous night with snacks, drinks, and political discussion. Bring a lounge chair and a blanket as we watch Senator McCain throughout his campaign this year.

RSVP/Questions: Please contact MorganHill@svgop.com or call 408-246-6600. Location: The home of Mike & Terri Davenport, 1961 Alpet Drive, Morgan Hill

Aart & Esther de Geus and others invite you to a private reception with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in support of "Yes on Proposition 11", the Redistricting Reform Initiative. $2500 per person. Reply to Kristin Hueter at khueter@khueter.com or 510-420-1199. Location: the de Geus residence in Los Altos

Join the Republican Liberty Caucus in Santa Clara County for a night of food, fun and lively discussion!! RSVP: For more information or questions, please contact David@UserMode.org or register at http://rlc.meetup.com/109/ Location: Round Table Pizza, 4400 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose.

The Contra Costa Republican Party hosts a Volunteer Appreciation BBQ and Rally. The candidates want to show their appreciation by cooking for you!

$25 per person; pay at the door. RSVP to Patty O'Day at pattyoday@earthlink.net or 925-209-5250 or to Darcy Linn at dplinn@aol.com or 415-244-1151. Where: Private residence in Lafayette, address to be given upon reservation.

Michael and Mary Ellen Fox request the pleasure of your company for a cocktail reception in honor of Senator Abel Maldonado's birthday. Individuals $250 per person, sponsors $1000. Please RSVP to Morgan at Morgan@electabel.com or (831)759-2577. Location: The home of Michael & Mary Ellen Fox, 14751 Quito Road, Saratoga

Join 15th State Assembly District Candidate Abram Wilson for a Reception at Deer Ridge Vineyards. $200 Individual, $3,600 Host Committee, etc. Please make checks payable to: Friends of Abram Wilson, ID# 1298169, c/o The Bovee Company, 1127 11th Street, Suite 310, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Please RSVP to Susan Doyle or Ian Williams at theboveecompany@yahoo.com or (916) 498-9223. Location: Deer Ridge Vineyards, 1828 Wetmore Road, Livermore

The California Women's Leadership Association (CWLA) and California Republican Party (CRP) are pleased to announce Surrogate Media Training sessions across the great state of California.

All those that hope to serve as a Surrogate in any capacity are expected to attend the training. The Bay Area training is hosted by Hector Barajas, CRP Communications Director. If this date is inconvenient, a Sacramento training is available on August 6, listed above.

$10 charge to cover the food and location. Cash is preferred but checks should be made payable to CWLA. Please RSVP to Paul Babbington at pbabbington@cagop.org with your contact info and which training you expect to attend or any questions. Location: San Ramon Community Center, Terrace Room, 12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon 94583

You and your friends are invited to our annual summer social. Catered BBQ Dinner. Bring a bottle of wine to share! Join us for: Bocce Ball, Poker, Croquet.

$30.00 per person. RSVP by August 15th to: Mrs. Marilyn Bradley, 16 Sedgefield Court, San Ramon, CA 94583 or marebradley@aol.com or 925-828-2360. Your check is your reservation, payable to: Blackhawk Republican Women. Hosted by: Kathleen and Thomas Georgens, 36 Chestnut Place, Danville

The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women host their annual gala. You'll enjoy: a fabulous buffet dinner, entertainment with Doobie Brother Danny Hull on sax, and mingling with like-minded Republicans and candidates. Confirmed guests for 2008 include San Jose City Councilman Pete Constant, County Republican Chairman Keen Butcher, RNC Committeewoman Barbara Alby, and Former US Congressman Ernie Konnyu.

Non-members $75. For more information, contact Lisa Marshik at 408-358-0828 or Jan at jansoule@svarw.com . Location: a Los Gatos home.

The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition invites you to our annual Summer Picnic. With surprise entertainment. 5:00 PM Registration and social time; 6:00 Dinner; 7:00 Republican Chairman Keen Butcher and other speakers.

SPARC will provide hotdogs, hamburgers, buns, condiments, paper and plastic ware, ice, and water. Bring: A dish that serves ~8 people to share and your drink. (We have an alcohol permit.) There are some tables and benches, but if you can, bring a chair or blanket to sit on.

Cost: Members free with reservations; non-members $5 with reservations. Must reserve by Aug. 26 online at www.sparcgop.org or to reserve@sparcgop.org or (650) 917-9125. Location: Patriot Corner, Shoup Park, 400 University Avenue, Los Altos

Alameda County Phone Bank for John McCain: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00 to 8:00 PM
We need your help to defeat Barak Obama and make John McCain our next President. We will be calling every Tuesday and Thursday from now until the election trying to recruit volunteers and turn out voters. To get involved or find out more about volunteering, contact HQ at info@alamedagop.org or 510-638-3414. Location: 1039 MacArthur Blvd, San Leandro

San Jose Phone Bank for McCain 2008 Campaign: Friday, August 1, 4 - 8 PM and Mon-Wed-Fri through August
The local McCain team is gearing up for the Fall. Come join in the effort at a local Phone Bank. It's a great chance to meet fellow McCain supporters. Come anytime and stay as long at you can - no set times. RSVP to Director@SvGop.com or 408-246-6600. Location: Republican Headquarters at 522 N. Monroe St, San Jose (at corner of Forest and N. Monroe, behind Valley Fair Mall)

San Jose New Citizens' Ceremony: Thursdays, August 7 & August 14
Help the SVGOP host the Republican tent as we welcome our newest Americans at their swearing-in ceremony to become New Citizens. Volunteers needed for 2 shifts (9AM-1PM, 1-4PM). (Let us know when you can make it.) RSVP at HQ, 408-246-6600 or email to director@svgop.com . Location: Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd, San Jose 95111

Candidate Filing Deadline - Are You Running?: Friday, August 8
This is the end of the nomination period for local candidates. Some cities, school districts, and special districts will elect council and board members in the November 4 election. Check with your city clerk, district office or county elections office for requirements.

Candidates may pick up nomination papers now. Signatures and all other candidate documents must be submitted by August 8. Your county Republican Party can give assistance.

San Francisco Republican Central Committee Meeting: Wednesday, August 12, 6:30 PM
Where: 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco (Basement of the State Building)

San Francisco New Citizens Ceremony: Tuesdays, August 12 & August 26, 7:00 AM
Help register new citizens to vote. 7:00-9:30 AM - Pass out Republican Party literature; 10:20-11:30 AM - Register Voters. To volunteer, RSVP to Vice Chair Chris Bowman at chrislbowman@sbcglobal.net. Where: Masonic Auditorium, 1111 California Street, San Francisco (between Jones and Taylor)

Alameda County Republican Party Monthly Meeting: Tuesday, August 19, 6:30 PM
Where: 1039 MacArthur Blvd., San Leandro

Marin County Republican Central Committee Monthly Meeting: Thursday, August 28, 7:00 PM
Where: Villa Inn, 1600 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael

Republican National Convention: Monday - Thursday, September 1 to 4
The Republican National Convention meets in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota to select the Presidential nominee.

St. Mary's College Republican Club presents "9/11 Remembered @ St. Marys": Tuesday, September 9, 8 PM
You are invited to join us for an evening to hear the perspective of Earl C. Johnson, a man who escaped from the World Trade Center on 9/11. To remember every victim taken that day the main Chapel Lawn will be covered with 2,977 flags, one for each victim. Contact: smcrepub@stmarys-ca.edu. Location: Le Fevre Theater, St. Mary's College Flyer

SFRP Lincoln Dinner with Jeff Denham: Thursday, September 18
Join the San Francisco Republican Party on September 18 as we celebrate our annual Lincoln Dinner with a keynote address by State Senator Denham, who recently beat back the Perata recall attempt. Location: Hotel Kabuki, 1625 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

California Republican Party Fall State Convention:
Friday to Sunday, September 26 - September 28
Where: Anaheim Marriott

Contra Costa Republican Party Red, White, & Blue Ball: Saturday, September 20, 6:00 PM
"Support Our Troops". Speaker: Lt. Col. Buzz Patterson USAF (ret.) and author of "Dereliction of Duty". $140 per person. For questions, please contact the RWB Ball Chair, Jo Anne Erickson, at j-erickson@sbcglobal.net. Location: Blackhawk Museum, Danville. Details

First Day for Mailing Absentee Ballots: Monday, October 6

Election Day: Tuesday, November 4