Last year, I had an opportunity to attend, with my good friend and former California Republican 
Party Chairman John McGraw, the Pacific Research Institute’s annual gala in San Francisco, where the main program was a presentation from none other than Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and columnist George Will. It was a special evening, not just to gather with fellow conservatives, but I have to tell you that Will exceeded my expectations. If, like me, you enjoy reading his columns (like this recent one on California), well hearing him in person is literally like experiencing his columns in 3-D – it’s awesome.
If you are from Southern California, now it is your turn to experience George Will “unplugged” at what promises to be another evening of conservative camaraderie and fellowship as Will is the featured speaker at the annual Claremont Institute Gala celebration CI’s Claremont Review of Books, which is an outstanding publication that every FlashReport reader should be receiving.
The mission of the Claremont Institute is to restore the principles of the American
Founding to their rightful, preeminent authority in our national life. These principles are expressed most eloquently in the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims that "all men are created equal and are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights." To recover the founding principles in our political life means recovering a limited and accountable government that respects private property, promotes stable family life, and maintains a strong defense. At the event, George Will be have bestowed upon him by Clarement Institute President Brian Kennedy the Institute’s prestigious Salvatori Prize in the American Founding. The Master of Ceremonies for this fabulous evening will be award-winning political cartoonist Michael Ramirez of Investor’s Business Daily.
The event is taking place on June 8th, a Monday, and it will be held at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica.
Needless to say, I will be there and would look forward to chatting with you at the event. If I have piqued your interest, you can get more information on the event and sign up on the Claremont Institute website here.
Given how infrequently you see me prospectively talking about upcoming events (as opposed to writing about them after they are concluded), let that be an indicator to you of what a wonderful experience this event will be – I am looking forward to it very much.
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