My husband and I attended the Lincoln Day Dinner at the Palace Grand in Spring Hill last night. This annual republican fundraising event played host to Florida's Attorney General, Bill McCollum who was the featured guest speaker. The dynamic presentation by Mr. McCollum included a list of his duties as our newly elected Attorney General and his perspective on the crucial need to pull the party together for the 2008 election season. Mr. McCollum spoke with ease and excitement during his presentation to the delight of the audience.
Karen Nicolai, Hernando County Clerk of Court, added some good-natured comic relief as she performed her duties as the Mistress of Ceremonies during her introductions of elected officials in attendance at the event. Among some of those elected officials in attendance were Representation Rob Schenck and Hernando County Commissioner Jeff Stabins. Jay and Diane Rowden were also in attendance for this year's event.
A straw poll was conducted with the moderate crowd to determine the local republican choice for president in 2008. Rudy Giuliani overwhelming was the clear choice over the field of candidates by the approximately 165 republicans in attendance.
Gary Schruat was presented with the Free Enterprise Award. Believe it, or not, Gary was almost speechless when he accepted this coveted award.
The atmosphere for this 37th Annual Lincoln Day Dinner was pleasant and mildly enthusiastic in this off election year. It was nice to see a lot of old friends, and for a political rubber chicken dinner, the Palace Grand put a on a very nice spread of food...
1 comment:
Mrs Covell,Speechless is a good thing.You should try it.Alot of people would greatly appreciate it.
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