Must Attend Events: February 9th – 14th
In the Great Libertarian Conspiracy to take over the world and leave you alone, the International Students for Liberty Conference will be taking place this Valentine’s Day weekend. Check out these events to network and possibly find love, because the world needs more Ron Paul babies.
Monday, February 9th
- DC Young Republican February Meeting with Mike Shields
Where: Capitol Hill Club, 300 1st St SE, Washington, District of Columbia 20003
When: 6:30 PM
The DCYR’s monthly meeting will be taking place on Monday at the Capitol Hill Club and will feature Former Chief of Staff to the RNC Chairman and President of American Action Network, Mike Shields. The bar will be cash only.
- Liberty Toastmasters Session
Where: 1515 North Courthouse Road Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201
When: 6:25 PM – 7:25 PM
The second Liberty Toastmasters of this month will convene at their new location in Arlington at the Charles Koch Institute. Join them to improve your communication skills and network with other likeminded liberty lovers.
Club officers will be in the lobby beginning at 6:15 to escort guests up. Please contact the guard at the front desk if you arrive later than 6:45. A club social will be held after the meeting at Ireland’s Four Courts.
Visit their website to learn more.
Tuesday, February 10th
- Cultivation Crew: Maximizing Stewardship
Where: Competitive Enterprise Institute, 1899 L Street NW, 12th Floor Washington, DC 20036
When: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Stewardship is about much more than spending wisely and saying thank you—cultivation is key. Do you want to learn how to build meaningful and long-lasting relationships with your donors? What are the fundamental strategies to get new donors to renew and increase their support? Join America’s Future Foundation (AFF) and the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) on Tuesday, February 10 for lunch with development directors from two of our movement’s top organizations who will discuss best practices for effective donor stewardship.
Free for AF members, $5 for non-members. Expert advice and lunch will be provided. Click here to register.
Speakers:
Daniel Butler, Director of Development, Mercatus Center at George Mason University
Melanie Hildreth, Director of Development, Institute for Justice
Friday, February 13th
- The 8th Annual International Students For Liberty Conference
Where: Marriott Wardman Park, 2660 Woodley Road, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20008
When: February 13th – 15th
The International SFL Conference (ISFLC) is the premiere event of the year for students dedicated to liberty and advancing freedom on campus. This year, the 8th annual ISFLC is expected to be bigger and better than ever before with over 1,600 attendees.
Some of the many speakers include Ron Paul, Judge Andrew Napolitano, Justin Amash, Thomas Massie, Walter Jones, and former President of Mexico, Vincente Fox, Jack Hunter, Jeffrey Tucker, Nick Gillespie, Matt Kibbe and many more!
For more details and a complete schedule of the conference, please visit their website.
Reception to follow first day of conference, drink tickets will be provided for attendees!
Saturday, February 14th
- Second Annual “Bow Tie” Reception
Where: Marriott Wardman Park, 2660 Woodley Road, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20008
When: 9 PM – 11 PM
The Charles Koch Institute and Reason are co-hosting the Second Annual “Bow Tie” Reception with Special Guest Jeffrey Tucker! The social will begin after the ISFL Conference in the Marriott Foyer on the Mezzanine Level. They will be giving a free bow tie to the first 50 who arrive at the social.
- Alumni For Liberty ISFLC Homecoming Social
Where: Bourbon, 2321 18th Street NW, Washington, DC
When: 9:30 PM
Too cool for school? Well this this year, the Alumni For Liberty have reserved a private loft at Bourbon in the Adams Morgan Neighborhood of Washington, DC, just a short walk from the conference hotel. Come enjoy the evening with your fellow AFLers and soon to be alumni.
Free drinks for all AFL members and Senior Gift Drive participants. Spread the word and invite your friends. They can sign up at the door or online at AlumniForLiberty.org.
Christian Lockamy is an America’s Future Foundation Ambassador.