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Thanks to everyone who came out to the AFF Gala last Thursday (and a special thanks to all our Gala sponsors, too!). It was great to see so many folks in attendance —hope you had a lovely time!
Pictures from this year’s Gala are up on AFF’s Flickr page. Listen to music from the Gala here.
February 18th, 6:30pm
Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein brought the idea of “Libertarian Paternalism” into the mainstream with their book, Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness.
On October 8th, America’s Future Foundation will host another in our Leadership Dinner Series, our special guest this evening will be Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, author of the recent, DC vs. Heller decision, and author of the book, Making Your Case: The Author of Persuading Judges. Justice Scalia will offer insights from his book as well as valuable advice for young professionals. Books will be availabe for purchase and Justice Scalia will host a signing after the dinner.
This event will take place on October 8th, reception begins at 6:30pm at The Arts Club of Washington (2017 I St. NW) The Leadership Dinner Seriesis reserved for Partner level and above members so upgrade today!
On Wednesday, March 12, AFF will present the next installment of its Leadership Dinner Series, featuring journalist Robert Novak, author of Prince of Darkness, a memoir of his life as a political journalist and pundit in Washington, D.C. Please join us as Mr. Novak shares valuable advice on how to make a career out of writing, imparts his ideals, and discloses inestimable guidance on how to make the greatest impact as a public speaker.
Leadership Dinners are reserved for partner, director, and executive level members. If you are unsure of your membership status, please check with membership directors Sharon Yecies or Robby Schrum. You must RSVP for this event before March 3. Please send your response to Cindy@americasfuture.org.
The event, held at the Arts Club at 2017 Eye St., NW, will begin with a brief reception at 6:30 p.m.; dinner will follow at 7:00. The nearest Metro stop is Farragut West on the orange and blue lines.
On Thursday, July 26th AFF will present the next installment in its Leadership Dinner Series, featuring Judge James P. Gray, author of “Why Our Drug Laws Have Failed and What We Can Do About It.” Based on his personal experience as a federal prosecutor and a trial judge in California, Gray makes a conservative case against the folly of the war on drugs–the taxpayer expense, the heartbreaking effects, and the resulting dangers to our liberty. Join us as Judge Gray offers a road map for what the next generation of conservative and libertarian leaders can do to take on one of our most vexing public policy issues.
Leadership Dinners are reserved partner, director, and executive level members. Please check with membership directors Sharon Yecies or Robby Schrum if you are unsure of your membership status.
The event will start 6:30 p.m. with a brief reception, dinner will begin at 7:00 p.m., and it will take place at the Arts Club located at 2017 Eye Street, NW, Washington, D.C. The nearest Metro stop is Farragut West.
Please RSVP to kathleen@americasfuture.org.
America’s Future Foundation is pleased to invite you to join our next speaker in
‘ Leadership Dinner Series
Karl Rove
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
6:30 – 7:00 reception; 7:00 – 9:00 dinner and discussion
Hosted at the Arts Club of Washington
2017 Eye St, NW, Washington, D.C.
As a presidential advisor, how do you gauge the mood of America from inside the Beltway? How do you keep your ear to the ground? And, what role can the young leaders at AFF play in the future of a conservative majority? Join White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove to answer these and other questions on presidential leadership.
This dinner is strictly limited to the first 50 guests to RSVP. Remember, you must be a partner level member or above to attend ‘ Leadership Dinners. Please RSVP to Kathleen O’Hearn at kathleen@americasfuture.org. Questions on your membership? Please contact Joanna Robinson at joanna@americasfuture.org.
We’re pleased to announce the second in our AFF Leadership Series dinners on Tuesday, October 3. Approaching a key mid-term election, Ed Gillespie, former chairman of the Republican National Committee and founder and co-chairman of Quinn Gillespie & Associates, will reflect on campaign strategy: ÃÂââ?ìà?On Strategy: lessons from building a conservative majority.ÃÂââ?ìÃÂÃÂ
There will be a reception from 6:30 ÃÂââ?ìâ?? 7:00pm and then dinner and discussion from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, at the Fund for American Studies, 1706 New Hampshire Ave, NW near Dupont Circle. If you remember, these AFF Leadership dinners are for partner level AFF members and above. As a partner level member, you get one ticket to any dinner you choose throughout the year; director level members, two tickets to any two dinners you choose; executive level members, two tickets to four of the dinners. Please note: only two tickets per member, per event, and tickets are not transferable. (If you have any questions about your membership, please contact Joanna Robinson at Joanna@americasfuture.org.)
Please RSVP to Kathleen O’Hearn at kathleen@americasfuture.org by Monday, October 2 at 5:00 p.m. And, please let Kathleen know if you would prefer a vegetarian dinner.
We’re pleased to announce the kick off of our new program at AFF — our Leadership Speaker Series dinners. The first dinner will be on Tuesday, March 14, with Ken Mehlman, Chairman of the Republican National Committee and Tony Blankley, former press secretary to Newt Gingrich, and editorial page editor of the Washington Times.
Chairman Mehlman and Mr. Blankley will be addressing the leadership topic: “From Private to Public Figure: Managing your public persona, while maintaining loyalty to your boss.” There will be a reception from 6:30 – 7:00pm and then dinner and discussion from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, at the Fund for American Studies, 1706 New Hampshire Ave, NW near Dupont Circle.
If you remember, this AFF Leadership Dinner Series is in response to your requests to have a program targeted at more senior level AFF members and the leadership challenges you face in your professional lives. Accordingly, we’ve tied these dinners to the higher level membership. As a partner level member, you get one ticket to any dinner you choose throughout the year; director level members, two tickets to any two dinners you choose; executive level members, two tickets to the all four of the dinners. Please note: only two tickets per member, per event, and tickets are not transferable. If you have any questions about your membership, please contact Joanna Robison at Joanna@americasfuture.org .
Please RSVP to Anna Pope at anna@americiasfuture.org by Friday, March 10 at 5:00 p.m. And, please let Anna know if you would prefer a vegetarian dinner.
