Mary Jo Arndt, Dan Cronin, Craig Duchossois, Brian Krajewski, Louis Rathje, Bob Schillerstrom, Dan Wagner, and others have formed the 'DuPage Business Advisory Board" to "maintain the quality of life in DuPage County" and to "encourage certain reforms within the DuPage County Republican Party." The organization will a) "identify the concerns of DuPage voters and how voters make their decisions, b) provide empirical data to support the message through research, polling and focus groups, c) use all modern technology and media available to communicate our message, d) micro target our message to voters, e) recruit and train township chairmen, precinct committeemen, candidates and volunteers, f) target voter registration in new growth areas, including colleges and new homeowners, g) establish a county wide get out the vote program, h) recruit young and qualified individuals to run for public office to build a next generation of leaders, i) build a DuPage Legislative Team who will work together to support DuPage's legislative and political agenda both in Springfield and in Washington, and j) outreach to non-traditional Republican voters who can and will become the fabric of our Republican base." Members can a) "attend quarterly breakfast briefings to keep informed of developments and programs, b) receive complimentary invitations to special private events and receptions with key political figures and staff, c) receive daily news clips and email updates, d) network with business, education, and civic leaders, and e) enjoy a first-hand opportunity to participate in the activities of the DuPage Republicans and enhance the quality of life in DuPage County." Associate Board memberships are $500 per year, Board memberships are $1,000 per year, and Executive Board memberships are $2,500 per year. The organization's first breakfast event will be held on Thursday, September 18, at 8:30 AM, at Inland Group, 2901 Butterfield Road in Oak Brook. For more information, contact Lisa Wagner at 630-752-9661.Mary Jo Arndt, Dan Cronin, Craig Duchossois, Brian Krajewski, Louis Rathje, Bob Schillerstrom, Dan Wagner, and others have formed the 'DuPage Business Advisory Board" to "maintain the quality of life in DuPage County" and to "encourage certain reforms within the DuPage County Republican Party." The organization will a) "identify the concerns of DuPage voters and how voters make their decisions, b) provide empirical data to support the message through research, polling and focus groups, c) use all modern technology and media available to communicate our message, d) micro target our message to voters, e) recruit and train township chairmen, precinct committeemen, candidates and volunteers, f) target voter registration in new growth areas, including colleges and new homeowners, g) establish a county wide get out the vote program, h) recruit young and qualified individuals to run for public office to build a next generation of leaders, i) build a DuPage Legislative Team who will work together to support DuPage's legislative and political agenda both in Springfield and in Washington, and j) outreach to non-traditional Republican voters who can and will become the fabric of our Republican base." Members can a) "attend quarterly breakfast briefings to keep informed of developments and programs, b) receive complimentary invitations to special private events and receptions with key political figures and staff, c) receive daily news clips and email updates, d) network with business, education, and civic leaders, and e) enjoy a first-hand opportunity to participate in the activities of the DuPage Republicans and enhance the quality of life in DuPage County." Associate Board memberships are $500 per year, Board memberships are $1,000 per year, and Executive Board memberships are $2,500 per year. The organization's first breakfast event will be held on Thursday, September 18, at 8:30 AM, at Inland Group, 2901 Butterfield Road in Oak Brook. For more information, contact Lisa Wagner at 630-752-9661.
