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ALUMNI EVENTS

Young America's Foundation and Young Americans for Freedom Alumni Reception at CPAC

Alumni from Young America's Foundation and Young Americans for Freedom got together at a reception during CPAC 2008 in Washington, D.C. Ron Robinson and Wayne Thorburn from Young America's Foundation, and Randall Teague from the Fund for American Studies, made comments about the efforts underway to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of YAF in 2010. Please visit this site to see all of the pictures.

Congressman McHenry Speaks with Alumni at Capitol Hill Reception

Congressman Patrick McHenry of North Carolina spoke to 40 alumni who gathered on April 24, 2007 at the NRA headquarters on Capitol Hill for an alumni reception. McHenry discussed his change from the majority to the minority in Congress and encouraged alumni to stay firm in their conservative principles, regardless of their occupation. McHenry also entertained the group with funny stories about being the youngest member of Congress.

Alumni Meet with Congressman Rohrabacher at Capitol Hill Reception

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Young America’s Foundation alumni met in Washington, D.C. on September 19, 2006 at a reception featuring Congressman Dana Rohrabacher of California. Foundation Vice President Ron Pearson assisted in organizing the reception located at the NRA’s Capitol Hill office. Rohrabacher’s remarks covered a broad range of public policy topics, including the War on Terror, homeland security, spending issues, and immigration. Attendees also heard from alumnus Chuck Cunningham (1979), federal affairs director for the National Rifle Association.

Alumni Attend Dinner with John Stossel at 28^th Annual Conference
Foundation alumni joined National Conservative Student Conference students in Washington, D.C. on July 31, 2006 to hear from 20/20 host and best-selling author John Stossel. Those in attendance were able to meet Mr. Stossel and receive a free copy of his latest book, Myths, Lies, and Downright Stupidity

Peter Schweizer, Foundation alumnus and former staff member, also spoke during the conference about his book Do As I Say, Not As I Do.

Alumni Gather at CPAC to Hear Schweizer

During CPAC 2006, forty-five alumni gathered to network, reminisce about Young America's Foundation, hear from bestselling author and Foundation alumnus Peter Schweizer, and get a book signed. Schweizer spoke about his latest book, Do As I Do: Not as I Say, an expose of prominent liberals who behave hypocritically .

He also recalled the impact of his activity with Young America's Foundation, beginning with the 1982 summer conference when he was still in high school. "The Foundation changed my life in a lot of respects," said Schweizer. "I came from a conservative family, but it was really at the Foundation [programs] that I got exposed to the ideas I had an instinct about but was never able to fully develop," he continued. "The book (Do as I Say) is a testament to where I began in 1982. I dedicated the book to Ron Robinson and the Foundation because the Foundation has been so formative in my development."

Coulter Addresses Alumni at Gala Dinner

The 2005 National Conservative Student Conference featured a Gala Reception and Dinner with best-selling author and columnist Ann Coulter.

Alumni and other guests were able to meet and greet Ann Coulter during a reception prior to the dinner. Dan Erspamer (2003), Eric Bates (2003), Denise Stahre (1999), and Christopher Sterbenz, Sr. (1982) were some of the alumni in attendance. Many took pictures and all received a signed copy of Coulter’s best-selling book, Slander.

Ms. Coulter spoke with effervescent wit and clever, sarcastic humor. She discussed the “sedition lobby” and their recent criticism of the Guantanamo prison. The author also highlighted the state of the media, mentioning Dan Rather’s use of false documents and Newsweek’s fabricated Quran story. “Like al Qaeda, I don’t know why liberals hate America, and I don’t care. I just know they need to be stopped,” she told the students.

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