Pacific Justice Institute - Kevin Snider 

Kevin Snider has been an attorney since 1994. During that time he has practiced primarily in the area of constitutional law and civil rights. Snider has litigated a number of cases which have garnered national attention. These include two in the U.S. Supreme Court – A Woman’s Friend v. Kamala Harris and Gateway City Church v. Gavin Newsom.

He argued In re Jonathan L. before the California Court of Appeal which resulted in restoring the right to homeschool in California. In Michael Newdow v. LeFevre, he argued in defense of the national motto – In God We Trust – in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Days before the January 2009 swearing in of President Obama, Snider represented Pastors Rick Warren and Joseph Lowery in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in which he successfully argued against the request for an injunction to prevent the invocation and benediction at the inauguration. 

He has been the Chief Counsel for the Pacific Justice Institute since 2004. He has been seen on CSPAN and CNN, has made dozens of radio and television appearances, and is interviewed frequently or quoted in newspapers and other publications. 

Snider is admitted to the Washington, California, and District of Columbia Bars. His wife, Chenyuan, is a regular contributing writer for The Stream.  They have two children and reside in northern California.

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Opportunity Drawing - This fundraiser will offer 6 bottles of wine and a pound of See's Candy. Total value is approximately $200. Tickets are available at the meeting by cash or check - 5 tickets for $20 or 2 tickets for $10. There will be one winner.  

May 8 Silent Auction Fundraiser  -  A weeklong stay in a 2 bedroom suite at the WorldMark Solvang for August 3rd to 10th, 2024. Save this date and come bid on this wonderful resort in a fabulous area. See flyer and website - https://worldmark.wyndhamdestinations.com/us/en/resorts/united-states-of-america/california/solvang/worldmark-solvang

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Susan Tully, FAIR - Federation for American Immigration Reform 

FAIR seeks to reduce overall immigration to a more normal level. Reducing legal immigration levels from well over one million at present to a very generous 300,000 a year over a sustained period will allow America to manage growth, address environmental concerns, and maintain a high quality of life. FAIR puts the interests of American citizens and future generations ahead of big business and partisan demands.

Susan joined the FAIR staff in 2002. She is a former business owner, manager for municipal code enforcement, and immigration coordinator for the Coalition of Government Officials (Southern California). Susan manages FAIR's Law Enforcement Relations Program. She develops members’ and activists’ support and educates the media and public on immigration issues. Susan works with Sheriffs and law enforcement officials around the country to form a coalition to fight to secure our nation’s borders and uphold the rule of law.

Susan is a graduate of Viterbo University in Lacrosse, Wisconsin, the wife of a Catholic Deacon, the mother of 6 grown children, and the grandmother of 16. She is a private pilot, and holds certifications for sailing vessels up to 50’, and in her spare time, loves to travel.

FAIR - Federation American Immigration Reform - Website

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Opportunity Drawing - This fundraiser will offer 6 bottles of wine and a pound of See's Candy. Total value is approximately $200. Tickets are available at the meeting by cash or check - 5 tickets for $20 or 2 tickets for $10. There will be one winner.  

TWO Silent Auction Items / Fundraiser:

#1  A 7-night stay in a 2 bedroom suite at WorldMark Windsor in Sonoma County from October 4th to 11th, 2024. Bring your checkbook and come bid on this wonderful resort in the fabulous northern California wine country. See flyer and website - Worldmark Wyndham Windsor Resort Sonoma; Flyer Details Click Here

#2 - Fall Harvest Wine Party for 2 at Glennhawk Winery in Danville. Tentative Dates: last Saturday of September or first Saturday of October. This event will include picking grapes, grape stomping, brunch, wine tasting, 2 bottles of wine and pet treats on the gorgeous estate of Glennhawk Winery overlooking the San Ramon Valley and Las Trampas hills. Offering also includes a basket of wine goodies and 3 bottles of wine. Flyer Details Click Here

Opportunity Drawing - This fundraiser will offer 6 bottles of wine and a pound of Danville Chocolates. Total value is approximately $200. Tickets are available at the meeting by cash or check - 5 tickets for $20 or 2 tickets for $10. There will be one winner.

 Wine Donation Please for Future Fundraisers - Please donate a bottle of wine for future fundraisers.  Simply bring a donated bottle of wine to the meeting and give it to the volunteer at check-in.  The wine should have a value of at least $25, and also should be newly purchased (fresh). You will be given two tickets for the Opportunity Drawing as a thank you for your donation.

Opportunity Drawing - This fundraiser will offer 6 bottles of wine and a $25 See's Candy gift certificate. Total value is approximately $200. Tickets are available at the meeting by cash or check - 5 tickets for $20 or 2 tickets for $10. There will be one winner.

 Wine Donation Please for Future Fundraisers - Please donate a bottle of wine for future fundraisers.  Simply bring a donated bottle of wine to the meeting and give it to the volunteer at check-in.  The wine should have a value of at least $25, and also should be newly purchased (fresh). You will be given two tickets for the Opportunity Drawing as a thank you for your donation.

Honor US Veterans

Celebrate and honor American Veterans who put God and country first. MDRC veterans will be recognized at this event. Do not miss the opportunity to thank them and also recognize local veteran organizations, including: Sentinels of Freedom, Blue Star Moms, and Vietnam Vets of Diablo Valley

Opportunity Drawing - This fundraiser will offer 6 bottles of wine and a $25 Piatti Restaurant gift certificate. Total value is approximately $200. Tickets are available at the meeting by cash or check - 5 tickets for $20 or 2 tickets for $10. There will be one winner.

Christmas Celebration + Local Charity Support 

Step into a winter wonderland! Join us for a magical Christmas party filled with sparkling lights, delicious food, and holiday joy. 

Serving reindeer games, "jingle juice", holiday music, dancing, and a special visit from Santa. 

Christmas attire is encouraged. Prize for the most festival attire will be awarded. 

Invite family and friends. The more the merrier! 

Installation of the 2025 MDRC Club Officers will kick off the event.

Furthermore, three local non-profit organizations will be in attendance - Bay Area Rescue Mission, Cancer Support Center, and Birthright of Concord. Our club will be providing donations to them.

Check-in: 5:45pm | Dinner served: 6:35pm

Free Door Prize Tickets! All attendees will receive a door prize ticket. Hush...the prize is spectacular!   

Donations will be extended to Bay Area Rescue Mission, Birthright of Concord, and Cancer Support Center of the SF Bay Area from MDRC.  Representatives from these organizations will be in attendance. Individual personal donations to these organizations is greatly encouraged. 

Speaker: Mary L. G. Theroux, CEO & Chairman Board of Directors, Independent Institute 

We are excited to announce an upcoming event featuring Mary L. G. Theroux from the Independent Institute, who will discuss "Homelessness and Its Solutions." Ms. Theroux serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer at the Independent Institute. She holds an A.B. in economics from Stanford University and is the Managing Director of Lightning Ventures, L.P., an investment firm located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additionally, she is the Vice President of the C.S. Lewis Society of California and has been both the former Chairman and a current member of the Advisory Boards for the San Francisco and Alameda County Salvation Army, having served on the National Advisory Board of The Salvation Army from 2003 to 2022.

With experience as a director for nine corporations and three foundations, Ms. Theroux has held the position of Chairman at Garvey International, Inc., and was the Co-Founder, President, and CEO of San Francisco Grocery Express, Ltd. Her insights and writings have been featured in major publications such as Business Week, Forbes, Savvy, the Los Angeles Times, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Additionally, her articles have appeared in various other outlets, including the Huffington Post, San Francisco Examiner, Visión Hispana, Houston Business Journal, Washington Examiner, San Francisco Business Times, Providence Journal, Tallahassee Democrat, Gallipolis Daily Tribune, San Marcos Daily Record, Union Daily Times, Daily Sentinel, and the Point Pleasant Register.

Ms. Theroux co-authored the book Beyond Homeless: Good Intentions, Bad Outcomes, Transformative Solutions, and produced the related documentary, “Beyond Homeless: Finding Hope.”

Check-in: 5:30pm | Dinner served: 6:35pm

Opportunity Drawing

We're excited to announce a special fundraiser featuring a fantastic Trump basket filled with goodies and two bottles of Trump wine. The total value is around $200, so don’t miss out! Tickets can be purchased at the meeting via cash or check—5 tickets for $20 or 2 tickets for $10. Only one lucky winner will take home the prize!

Wine Donation for Future Fundraisers 

We are also seeking donations of wine for our upcoming fundraisers. If you're able to contribute, please bring a bottle valued at least $25 to the meeting and hand it to the volunteer at check-in. Just a reminder to select a newly purchased bottle! As a token of our gratitude, you’ll receive two tickets for the Opportunity Drawing for your generous donation. Thank you for your support!