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Who we are:
The first Lincoln club was founded in 1962 by a group of California Republican business people who were dismayed at the viciousness of the primaries at that time, the large sums of money being wasted on elections, and the poor quality of certain candidates and officials. The Lincoln Cub has now grown statewide and is committed to the goals of supporting better government and seeking out and supporting better government and seeking out and supporting superior candidates to run for political office.

Welcome to the Lincoln Club of Coachella Valley The Lincoln Club Coachella Valley was founded in 1994 through the efforts of Dick Oliphant, Senator Jim Brulte and the Honorable Sonny Bono.

Goals and Objectives:
To support qualified Republican candidates; to promote Republican voter registration and to keep ourselves abreast of current events in government by inviting State and Federal office holders, political writers, and others to the Coachella Valley to present their opinions on issues affecting all of us. To provide scholarships and educational opportunities to deserving students in the Coachella Valley.

Philosophy of The Lincoln Club is to promote Republican values and to participate in the political process. All monies raised are used solely to carry out our goals and objectives.

Membership in the Lincoln Club of Coachella Valley is by invitation and requires a sponsor. Annual dues are $500.00 and an additional $250.00 if your spouse, or other family member, would like to belong. Payment plans are available. Members will receive our newsletter, The Lincoln Address, our beautiful lapel pin, as well as one of our distinctive red Lincoln Club golf shirts. Foremost, as a member you will provide the means to present a united Republican front.


During the desert season we hold monthly programs. In addition, numerous special events and an annual gala which rounds out our full political agenda.


If you would like to receive additional information regarding The Lincoln Club of Coachella Valley, please call 760.321.0550.
Officers and Board of Directors


Officers

Hon. Gerald R. Ford, Honorary Founding Chairman
Richard R. Oliphant, Founding Chairman

Presidents Emeriti:

Thomas L. Freeman
Ed Reincke, Lt. Governor (ret)
Joseph Stein
Lt. Gen. Herb Temple (USA.ret)

Officers:

Nancy De Luna, President
Russell Davis, Esq, Vice President
Kathleen Valentine, Vice President
Edward “Ted” Rutherford, Treasurer
Muriel Jardine, Secretary

Board of Directors:

Wes Ahlgren
Dale Gribow, Esq.
Mark McGowan, Esq.
Priscilla Porter, EDD
William Powers
Michael Shepherd,
Buddy Sklar
Mark Sofonio, MD       


Advisory Board:

Mary Bono
     Member of Congress

David Dreier
     Member of Congress

Jim Battin
     State Senator

John J. Benoit
     Assemblyman

Bonnie Garcia
     Assemblywoman

Roy Wilson
     Riverside Co Supervisor

Marion Ashley
     Riverside Co Supervisor

James Brulte
     State Senator (ret)

Dave Kelley
     State Senator (ret)

Dan Quayle
     44th Vice President
     of the United States

John Sununu
    Gov, New Hampshire (ret)
Honorary Founding Chairman
President Gerald R. Ford
In Memoriam:
The Honorable Sonny Bono – Member of Congress


Karen Thornton, Administrator
Please direct all correspondence to:
P.O. Box 4086, Palm Desert, CA 92261
Phone (760) 321-0550 Fax (866) 341 4751
Email: ksecretary1@yahoo.com
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President Gerald R. Ford 38th President
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