Rider University College Republicans

NJ College Republican Convention

Joshua Hursa| May 14, 2008 9:59 pm

Once a year the state executive board arranges a one day convention devoted to the cause of college conservative activists in NJ. This year, NJ State Republican Chairman Christopher Stark called us to the Bergen County Republican Headquarters to have our yearly meeting. Vice Chairman Joshua Hursa, Political Relations & Recruitment Coordinator Kyle Battaglia and Treasurer Kevin Van Loan made up the delegation sent to the state convention. Items on the agenda included several speakers including State Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean Jr.(R-21^st), State Senator and U.S. Senate Candidate Joseph Pennacchio (R-26^th), U.S. Congressman E. Scott Garret (NJ-5), Former congressman and U.S. Senate candidate Dick Zimmer, as well as several conservative lobbyists. During these speakers the Rider University delegation had the opportunity to meet with the speakers, as well as other college republicans across the state. The most important item on the agenda came last, when the election for the 2008-2009 state board was held. Rider University wholeheartedly supported the slate. Under the leadership of Chairman-elect Terence Grado (TCNJ), we feel confident in the upcoming board as well as this upcoming year of conservative leadership at Rider University.