Monday, January 17, 2011

Committee to host Presidents Day Celebration

The Medford Republican City Committee announces its plans to hold a Presidents Day Celebration at Post 45 American Legion Hall 321 Winthrop Street in Medford on Saturday February 19, 2011.

The event is scheduled to start with a Reception at 11:00am. A western-style family-friendly Barbecue Lunch catered by 'REDBONES' of Somerville will be served at 12:00 noon. The meal will include Barbecued Chicken, Sliced Smoked Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork, Potato Salad, Macaroni and Cheese, Cole Slaw or Green Salad, Cornbread, Sandwich Rolls and an assortment of individual sauces.

A speaking program recalling notable Presidents and celebrating the 100th birthday anniversary of former President Ronald Reagan will begin after the luncheon with a keynote speech by former Boston Herald editorial writer and syndicated columnist Don Feder. Among the other featured speakers will be Mary Z. Connaughton former Turnpike board member and recent candidate for State Auditor, Christy Mihos businessman and former gubernatorial candidate, and Holly Robichaud a Boston Herald columnist and a successful political consultant who served on the Massachusetts Republican State Committee for 16 years.

'Presidents Day Committee' co-chairs Susan Lance and Barry Greenspan in addition to soliciting Medford members, are also reaching out to city and town committee members from neighboring communities. Several other recent candidates for public office have expressed their interest in attending.

Medford GOP Committee chairman Bernie Green is encouraging residents and friends of the committee to attend and enjoy the luncheon and speaking program. Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for children under 12. Please RSVP by February 14,2011.

Click here to learn more and register.

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