Convention Information
Our program at the 2008 Republican National
Convention brought young people from around the country to
For example, participants had breakfast with Karl Rove, lunch with anti-tax
leader Grover Norquist, and special presentations from House GOP Leader John
Boehner, Platform Chair Congressman Kevin McCarthy, and the national media
director for Senator John McCain's Presidential campaign.
They participated in events with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and rising
young Republican leaders of the House of Representatives including House Chief
Deputy Whip Eric Cantor, House Budget Committee Leader Paul Ryan, and
Here's what some of them have said about working with GOP
Youth Convention:
"I could not have asked for a better experience. I was blown away the
first morning…the whole week was jam packed with enlightening and politically
influential speakers, politicians, and national leaders. In order to attend the
convention I had to miss a few days of school; however, I learned more from
these days than I could have in an entire semester of Government. The GOP Youth
Convention was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I will not soon
forget!"
- Travis Nordgaard
South Dakota
"The
GOP Youth Convention provided me with the opportunity to meet and listen to
many political icons. The workshops taught provided me with skills and
knowledge that I will always be able to use."
- Letrice
Walton
"What I
liked about the convention was that we not only had our own speakers, but we
were able to attend some of the other talks with others attending the
convention (Education Forum, South Carolina Breakfast). This mix really gave us
a chance to ask questions to some of the leaders of the party, while also
meeting some of the delegates and volunteers involved in the party. I also
enjoyed being able to volunteer at some of the receptions hosted by various
groups."
- Jacqueline
DeFoe