Questions about membership? Email: eastbayrclub@gmail.com
4550 Heafey Rd Oakland, CA
Fox News contributor, host of the Steve Hilton Show podcast, and previously host of The Next Revolution with Steve Hilton on Fox News.
Steve is founder of Golden Together, an independent, non-partisan organization whose aim is to develop policy ideas to improve life in California. He is also the author of Positive Populism - Revolutionary ideas to Rebuild Economic Security, Family and Community in America. Previously Steve was a leading advisor to the former Prime Minister of the UK, David Cameron.
Please join us for a three-course lunch and a lively discussion regarding the future possibilities for California! Your entree choices are: Grilled Airline Chicken Breast, Oven-Roasted Salmon or Portobello Mushroom Tower.
Members $65 Non Members $70
RSVP to Wendy Gerhardy Wednesday April 10, payable to EBRC. To RSVP, please mail your check, payable to EBRC, to: Wendy Gerhardy, 340 La Salle Avenue, Piedmont 94610. You can also pay directly via PayPal or credit card from the Events tab at our website: www.eastbayrepublicanclub.org/events.php.
Please include name(s) of guest(s) if you are on our mailing list, you will receive an E-vite.
Address to be given upon registration
Lanhee Chen is the David and Diane Steffi Fellow in American Public Policy Studies at the Hoover Institution and the Director of Domestic Policy Studies and Lecturer at Stanford University. Lanhee Chen has also been a candidate for statewide office in California.
Please join us as he presents the issues leading up to our state’s estimated $68 billion budget deficitfor 2024-25!
$20 Members and Guests
RSVP to Wendy Gerhardy before Friday, February 2., 2024. To RSVP, please mail your check, payable to EBRC, to: Wendy Gerhardy, 340 La Salle Avenue, Piedmont 94610. You can also pay directly via PayPal or credit card from the Events tab at our website: www.eastbayrepublicanclub.org/events.php.
Please include name(s) of guest(s) if you are on our mailing list, you will receive an E-vite.
4550 Heafey Rd. Oakland, CA
Jason is a lifelong Republican who has spent over a dozen years volunteering for Republican candidates, initiatives and causes. Previously, Mr Clark served as Chairman of the San Francisco Republican Party from 2016-2019. In 2012, he ran for State Assembly against incumbent Tom Ammiano. He has made over 100 media appearances including on Lou Dobbs and Mornings with Maria Bartiromo. As Vice Chair for the GOP in the Bay Area, Jason represents 512,000+ Republicans.
Please join us for a lovely luncheon and insightful discussion regarding our upcoming 2024 elections!
Members $55, Non-Members $65
Please RSVP to Wendy Gerhardy before Friday, October 6, 2023. To RSVP, please mail your check, payable to EBRC, to: Wendy Gerhardy, 340 La Salle Avenue, Piedmont 94610. You can also pay directly (via PayPal or credit card) from the Events tab at our website: www.eastbayrepublicanclub.org/events.php.
Please include name(s) of guest(s) if you are on our mailing list, you will receive an E-vite.
Michael Shellenberger
Mr. Shellenberger is founder and president of Environmental Progress, an independent nonprofit research organization that incubates ideas, leaders and movements. He is also cofounder of the California Peace Coalition, an alliance of parents of children killed by fentanyl, parents of homeless addicts and recovering addicts. He testifies and advises governments around the world including in the US as well as United Kingdom, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, Netherlands and many others. A well-known investigative reporter and author of two books: San Fransicko: Why Progressives Ruin Cities and Apocalypse Never: Why Environmental Alarmism Hurts Us All, Michael resides in Berkeley and travels widely.
Please join us for wine and hors d’oeuvres for our first event of the
fall. Michael will have both books signed and available for purchase.
Members $50, Non-Members $60
Please RSVP to Wendy Gerhardy before Saturday September 2. To RSVP, please mail your check, payable to EBRC, to: Wendy Gerhardy, 340 La Salle Avenue, Piedmont 94610. You can also pay directly (via PayPal or credit card) from the Events tab at our website:
www.eastbayrepublicanclub.org/events.php.
Please include name(s) of guest(s) if you are on our mailing list, you will receive an E-vite.
Vanessa Russell, Founder and Executive Director,
Vanessa will present the real truth of human trafficking which is taking place in our own communities here in the Bay Area. Vanessa launched Love Never Fails as a non profit dedicated to educating thousands of children and com-munity members on the issues of human trafficking. Vanessa worked in the IT industry, retiring in 2019 to lead her company full time. She has a BS from the University of San Francisco in Information Systems Management and is cur-rently enrolled in a Doctorate program in psychology at California Southern University.
Come and hear the journey of Vanessa and of a survivor as we learn more about the fastest growing industry in the world!
$20 for Members and Guests
Please RSVP to Diane Prioleau before June 5. To RSVP, please mail your check, payable to EBRC to: Diane Prioleau, 111 Woodland Way, Piedmont 94611. You can also pay directly (via PayPal or credit card) from the events tab at our website:
www.eastbayrepublicanclub.org/events.php.
Questions about membership: email: eastbayrclub@gmail.com
Spring Luncheon 🐘
Williamson Evers, Ph.D.
Williamson M. “Bill” Evers is a Senior Fellow and Director of the Center on Educational Excellence at the Independent Institute in Oakland. Dr. Evers was the US Assistant Secretary of Education for Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development from 2007-2009 as well as being a longtime fellow at the Hoover Institute. In addition, Dr Evers joined the 2016 Trump-Pence transition team focusing on the US Department of Education. He received his B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in political science from Stanford.
Please join us as Dr. Evers enlightens us on where the California public schools are going and how we can get involved!
$50 for Members and Guests
Please RSVP to Wendy Gerhardy before before April 21. To RSVP, please mail your check, payable to EBRC, to: Wendy Gerhardy, 340 La Salle Avenue, Piedmont 94610. You can also pay directly (via PayPal or credit card) on events tab
https://www.eastbayrepublicanclub.org/events.php.
Please include name(s) of guest(s) if you are on our mailing list, you will receive an E-vite.
Questions about membership: email: eastbayrclub@gmail.com
Dr. Michael Hogan
As a physicist and explorer, Dr Hogan enjoys visiting far corners of the world. He’s held graduate faculty positions at both Santa Clara University and UC Davis. In addition, as a member of the National Academy of Science, he has advised the President and Congress on environmental issues. He received his BS from Princeton and his PhD in physics from Stanford University.
Come and learn about the false promises of our energy policy from Sacramento to Washington, DC !
$50 for Members and Guests
Scroll up for PayPal to RSVP online or below to pay by check. Please RSVP to Wendy Gerhardy before Friday March 17. To RSVP, please mail your check, payable to EBRC, to: Wendy Gerhardy, 340 La Salle Avenue, Piedmont 94610. You can also pay directly (via PayPal or credit card) from the Events tab at our website: https://www.eastbayrepublicanclub.org
Questions about membership: email: eastbayrclub@gmail.com
If you can’t RSVP in time you can contact Wendy at: gerhardy@comcast.net
Events tab at our website: https://www.eastbayrepublicanclub.org Please include name(s) of guest(s). If you are on our mailing list, you will receive an E-vite.
Joel B. Pollak
Breitbart News, Senior Editor-at-Large
Joel Pollak is Senior Editor-at-Large and In-house Counsel at Breitbart News in Los Angeles, and also Editor of Breitbart California. Prior to working alongside conservative media pioneer Andrew Breitbart, he was a Tea Party-backed Republican candidate for Congress in his home state of Illinois, and a Research Fellow at the Hudson Institute, focusing on human rights and international law. Mr. Pollak holds law and bachelor’s degrees from Harvard University, and a master’s degree from the University of Cape Town. He is a winner of the 2018 Robert Novak Journalism Alumni Fellow and the author of several books.
Members and Guests: $50.00 per person/3 course hot meal
Scroll up for PayPal to RSVP online or below to pay by check. Reservations are required, as this event is expected to sell out and seating is limited. Please RSVP before Thursday, November 10th. Or you may mail your check, payable to EBRW to: Wendy Gerhardy, 340 La Salle Avenue, Piedmont 94610. Please include name(s) of guest(s).
If you can’t RSVP in time you can contact Wendy at: gerhardy@comcast.net
(event is outdoors; wear a wrap if the morning is cool)
Liz Froelich
Dai Meagher, CPA
Liz Froelich is a longtime CFRW Legislative Analyst who has done extensive analysis on the qualified ballot measures for the November election. She will present the pros and cons of the CFRW positions on the various measures.
Dai Meager will be discussing his experiences auditing the 2020 election.
We encourage all concerned voters to attend this traditional pre-election event. This year’s ballot measures cover a host of hot button issues from abortion rights to flavored tobacco products. Expect that significantly more money will be spent persuading you on statewide ballot measures than on the races for Governor, U.S. Senate and the constitutional offices combined!
Members and Guests: $10.00
Scroll up for PayPal to RSVP online or below to pay by check. Reservations are required, as this event is expected to sell out and seating is limited. Please RSVP before Sunday, October 9th. Or you may mail your check, payable to EBRW to: Wendy Gerhardy, 340 La Salle Avenue, Piedmont 94610. Please include name(s) of guest(s).
If you can’t RSVP in time you can contact Wendy at: gerhardy@comcast.net
(seating is outdoors; bring a wrap )
Chief Counsel, Pacific Justice Institute
Topic: Taking Back the Bill of Rights
Pacific Justice Institute is a national, non-profit legal defense firm which is committed to expanding the fight for our freedom. From its humble beginnings in Sacramento, PJI now stretches to every corner of the United States, with attorneys from coast to coast. Half of all of their cases are now in courts outside of California. PJI’s attorneys are at the forefront of fighting for civil liberties, including religious freedom, parental rights, private property rights and against transgender indoctrination and church closures. Kevin Snider has been an attorney since 1994 and has been the Chief Counsel at PJI since 2004. During that time he has practiced primarily in the area of constitutional law and civil rights. One of his cases which went to the Califoria Court of Appeal resulted in restoring the right to homeschool in California. Mr. Snider has also taken two major cases to the Supreme Court.
Members and Guests: $45.00
Questions? Email us on: eastbayrclub@gmail.com
Members and Guests: $20.00 per person
There is a $20.00 fee for this event. Address details will be provided upon receipt of your RSVP before June 7, 2022. Pizza, wine, and soft drinks will be served. To RSVP look for our invite via Constant Contact or you can reserve and pay (either via PayPal or credit card) through the “Events” tab on our website: www.eastbayrepublicanwomen.org If you prefer to RSVP by mail, send your check, payable to EBRW, to Wendy Gerhardy, 340 La Salle Avenue, Piedmont 94610, before Thursday, May 12th.
If you can’t RSVP in time you can contact Wendy at: gerhardy@comcast.net
Special bonus: After several years our Donation Drawing is back and will feature fantastic items --- something for everyone! Come prepared to purchase donation drawing tickets to win that special treasure you can't live without. Something new: we will feature one Live Auction item to win a stay at a beautiful home in Lake Tahoe.
Topic: “The Future of California”
Please join us in welcoming Mark Meuser, 2022 Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate. As a Constitutional and election law attorney, and as Of Counsel at the Dhillon Law Group, Mr. Meuser litigates for our Constitutional rights in state and federal courts, at both the district court and appellate court levels. In recent years, Mark has been involved in 22 lawsuits against Governor Newsom for his reckless use of power in response to COVID-19. Born and raised in California, Mark has a great appreciation for all that the Golden State offers, but he is tired of witnessing the Democratic establishment put their party before hard-working Californians --- at the expense our freedoms and liberties. In his free time, Mark regularly participates in Ironman competitions!
Members and Guests: $45.00 per person
Reservations are required, as this event is expected to sell out and seating is limited. To RSVP look for our invite via Constant Contact or you can reserve and pay (either via PayPal or credit card) through the “Events” tab on our website: www.eastbayrepublicanwomen.org If you prefer to RSVP by mail, send your check, payable to EBRW, to Wendy Gerhardy, 340 La Salle Avenue, Piedmont 94610, before Thursday, May 12th.
If you can’t RSVP in time you can contact Wendy at: gerhardy@comcast.net
Questions about membership? Email: eastbayrclub@gmail.com
Topic: Taking Back California from the American Marxists
Four years ago, Eric Early was the lead lawyer in the first-in-the-nation lawsuit against Critical Race Theory, representing parents in Santa Barbara. This case led to the termination of the District’s Superintendent and the disclosure of the school district’s indoctrinational materials. Now California is experiencing the highest murder rate in decades while our Newsom-appointed AG supports every single policy fueling and abetting this terrible crime wave. Businesses are closing or leaving California; our border is open and lawless. It is time for someone new, an outsider who supports law enforcement and wants a California with low crime, good schools, fair elections, a strong Second Amendment, and government over-regulation out of our lives. Eric is that person.
Members and Guests: $45.00 per person (includes hot entrée + dessert)
Reservations are required, as this event is expected to sell out and seating is limited. To RSVP, look for our invite via Constant Contact OR you can reserve and pay (either via PayPal or credit card) through the “Events” tab on our website: www.eastbayrepublicanwomen.org If you prefer to RSVP by mail, send your check, payable to EBRW, to Wendy Gerhardy, 340 La Salle Avenue, Piedmont 94610, before Tuesday, March 15th, as we need a headcount for the kitchen.
If you can’t RSVP in time you can contact Wendy at: gerhardy@comcast.net
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Topic: How To Escape Political Correctness
Loretta Breuning writes books which help people manage their mammalian brain chemicals, including her popular book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin and Endorphin Levels. Her work demonstrates why intellectual conformity is popular, why people bond around common enemies, and why moral superiority is the modern path to status. Loretta wrote about her escape from academia in her seminal book, How I Escaped Political Correctness And You Can Too. She created the Inner Mammal Institute, which offers free resources that help you make peace with your inner mammal. Dr. Breuning’s work has been cited in major media and been translated into many languages.
Members and Guests: $35.00 per person/choice of hot entreé (fish ‘n’ chips or chicken fettuccini + dessert)
Please select your entreé choice when you sign up.
Members and Guests: $35.00
Please RSVP to Wendy Gerhardy before Friday, November 8th. To RSVP, use our PayPal link above or mail your check made payable to EBRW to: Wendy Gerhardy, 340 La Salle Avenue, Piedmont 94610. If you can’t mail your check in time, email Wendy at gerhardy@comcast.net to confirm that you are coming. Please include name(s) of guest(s). If you are on our mailing list, you will receive an evite via Constant Contact as well.
Questions about membership? Email: eastbayrclub@gmail.com
🐘 East Bay Republican Women
cordially invite you and your like-minded friends to our
featuring scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and wine bar
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Senior Vice President, Independent Institute
Topic: The Homeless Crisis: Causes and Solutions
Ms. Theroux is Senior Vice President of the Independent Institute in Oakland, a non-profit, non-partisan, public-policy research and educational organization that shapes ideas into profound (and lasting) impact through publications, conferences, and multi-media programs. In conjunction with its Fellows, the Independent Institute publishes studies which are widely distributed as books, articles, and other publications. Ms. Theroux, the Managing Director of a Bay Area investment firm, is also former Chairman of the Advisory Board for the Alameda County Salvation Army; she also serves on the National Advisory Board of the Salvation Army. Her articles have appeared in Forbes, Huffington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Examiner, Visión Hispana, Houston Business Journal, Washington Examiner, San Francisco Business Times, etc. Ms. Theroux has recently finished production of a documentary about homelessness.
Members and Guests: $35.00
Scroll down to RSVP online by check or PayPal. Reservations are required, as this event is expected to sell out and seating is limited. RSVP to Wendy Gerhardy before Saturday, September 4th. Can’t RSVP in time? please email gerhardy@comcast.net.
There is a $10.00 fee for this event. Address details will be provided upon receipt of your RSVP before June 7, 2021. Pizza, wine, and soft drinks will be served. Masks of course are at your optionQuestions about membership? Email: eastbayrclub@gmail.com
🐘 East Bay Republican Women
cordially invite you and your like-minded friends to our
Where: Private residence in Piedmont
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
East Bay Regional CRP Chair
There is a $10.00 fee for this event. Address details will be provided upon receipt of your RSVP before June 7, 2021. Pizza, wine, and soft drinks will be served. Masks of course are at your option
Questions about membership? Email: eastbayrclub@gmail.com
🐘 East Bay Republican Women
cordially invite you and your like-minded friends to our
Friday, May 21, 2021
noon to 1:00 p.m.
Passcode: 872 968
with special guest speaker Kevin Faulconer, former mayor of San Diego
Topic: “It’s Time For The California Comeback”
The 36th mayor of San Diego, Kevin Faulconer has earned a reputation for returning ethics and integrity to public service and putting people above politics by focusing on the issues that matter to Californians. From bringing California’s second-largest city back from the brink of bankruptcy, to getting San Diego back on track after it was rocked by a corrupt mayor, to making San Diego the only big city in the state to reduce homelessness, Faulconer is the leading Republican candidate to replace Gov. Newsom. Under his watch, San Diego earned the title of one of the safest big cities in America.
Please join us on Friday, May 12th with special guest Kevin Faulconer who is running to succeed Gavin Newsom as Governor of California. There will be time for a question and answer period after Mr. Faulconer’s remarks. Please have your questions pre-prepared!
Questions about membership? Email: eastbayrclub@gmail.com
🐘 East Bay Republican Women
cordially invite you and your like-minded friends to our
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Passcode: 872968
with special guest speaker Damon Dunn, Fellow, Pacific Research Institute
Topic: “Universal Basic Income: Is It Coming?”
Mr. Dunn is a nationally-known Business and Economics Fellow at the Pacific Research Institute. He will discuss details from his new book “Punting Poverty: Breaking the Chains of Welfare” as well as UBI. The former collegiate and pro football player-turned entrepreneur is pushing back against the universal basic income movement, calling it “fool’s gold that does not even attempt to offer economic empowerment.”
Questions about membership? Email: eastbayrclub@gmail.com
🐘 East Bay Republican Women
cordially invite you and your like-minded friends to our
Friday, March 12, 2021
noon to 1:00 p.m.
Passcode: 872968
with special guest speaker Bob Wickers, Freedom Foundation
Topic: ““The Future of California” ”
Mr. Wickers is the Vice President of Operations at Freedom Foundation, a national non-profit think tank with offices in Washington, Oregon, Ohio, Pennsylvania and California. Founded in 1991 by Bob Williams and Lynn Harsh as the Evergreen Freedom Foundation, today the Freedom Foundation is a national leader in winning the fight for freedom at the state and local level. Mr. Wickers has worked at the highest levels of U.S. presidential, senate, and gubernatorial campaigns. In 2012 he served as sernior advisor and media consultant to Mitt Romney’s primary and general election campaigns. Mr. Wickers actually began his career on the staff of former U.S. Senator Pete Wilson and as a consultant to the California Senate Republican Caucus.
Please join us on Friday, March 12th at noon to get a fresh perspective on the future of our beloved state, as well as insights into the Recall movement. There will be time for a question and answer period after Mr. Wickers’s remarks. Please have your questions pre-prepared!
🐘 East Bay Republican Women
cordially invite you and your like-minded friends to our
Saturday, February 6, 2021
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Passcode: 514065
with special guest speaker Hon. Doug Ose
Topic: “The Direction of the Republican Party Post-Trump; Twitter Censorship and More”
Doug Ose is a former California congressman who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1999 to 2005, representing California’s 3rd Congressional District. Honoring his term limits pledge of three terms, Mr. Ose did not run for reelection, and instead returned to Sacramento and went back into private business. Mr. Ose holds a degree in Business Administration from UC Berkeley.
Please join us on Saturday, February 6th, at 3:00 to get updates on the future of the Republican Party from a former Congressman. There will be time for a question and answer period after Mr. Ose’s remarks. Please have your questions pre-prepared!
Questions about membership? Email: eastbayrclub@gmail.com
East Bay Republican Women
cordially invite you and your like-minded friends to our
PRE-ELECTION COFFEE (Concluded)
featuring tea, coffee, baked goods
Thursday, October 15, 2020
10:00 am - 11:30 am
address: private residence in Oakland
with special guest speaker Peter Kuo
Vice-Chairman, California GOP
Peter Kuo was born in Taiwan. He immigrated to the United States with his family when he was 14 years old. He eventually became a U.S. citizen after patiently going through the proper naturalization process. In addition to being Vice Chair of the California Republican Party, Peter is also an insurance agent, an entrepreneur, a business consultant, and a venture capitalist.
This event is free
Reservations are required, as this event is expected to fill quickly and seating is limited. RSVP to Wendy Gerhardy before Saturday, October 3rd. To RSVP, email gerhardy@comcast.net. Can’t RSVP in time? Call Wendy at: (510) 655-8386. Address of event will be given with the RSVP.