VCSS Fundraiser on Wednesday

I'm sure many of you already know about it, but Virginians for a Conservative State Senate (VCSS) is holding a fundraiser on Wednesday, July 19th in DC. I wish I could go, but I have too much work to do to take a day off to go to DC. Here is the press release:

FARMVILLE, VA- With an eye on the 2007 primary season, the first fundraiser for Virginians for a Conservative State Senate will be held on Wednesday, July 19th at the National Rifle Association’s legislative headquarters at 410 First Street SE in Washington, DC. Dick Armey will be the speaker, along with short addresses by VCSS co-founders Chris Shores and Tres Watson.

The event, which will raise funds to support candidates who oppose higher taxes and support greater fiscal responsibility, will begin at 5pm with a private sponsors reception and will continue with a general reception and short program beginning at 6pm. “We could not have a more fitting speaker for our first event than Dick Armey, a key component of the 1994 Republican Revolution and the Contract with America,” said Shores, VCSS chairman. “He dedicated a large portion of his political career to balancing the budget by reigning in spending, not by levying additional taxes and fees. His example is one that all our endorsed candidates will be encouraged to follow.”

While tickets to the general reception are $50, there are still sponsorships available. The Hon. John and Heidi Stirrup, State Senate candidates Jill Holtzman-Vogel, Mark Tate, Bob FitzSimmonds, and Arin Sime, and Gil Davis are among the many who have already committed their support by becoming sponsors.

VCSS chose Northern Virginia for their kick-off event largely due to the region’s unhappiness with the current leadership of the State Senate. “We have been shocked at the support that VCSS has already received across the state and in Northern Virginia in particular,” said Tres Watson, VCSS Executive Director. “It is obvious that the voters of Northern Virginia are not pleased with the solutions to the problems facing Virginia that the State Senate has proposed and they are willing to send their help out across the state to make a change.”

To RSVP for the reception or to find out more about VCSS, e-mail vcssenate@yahoo.com.