Lincoln Club of Coachella Valley

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 a beautiful lapel pin, a personalized name badge 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.

Founding Chairman

Richard R. Oliphant

President

Michael Shepherd

Vice Presidents

Russell Davis, Esq.

Kathy Valentine

Secretary

Pam Williams

Treasurer

Priscilla H. Porter

Membership Chairman

Christine Hughes

Program Chairman

Don Willet

Board Members

Wes Ahlgren

Walter Neil

Buddy Sklar

President-Emeriti

Nancy DeLuna

Thomas L. Freeman

Ed Reinecke, Lt. Gov. (ret)

Joseph Stein

Herb Temple, Lt Gen. USA (ret)

Advisory Board

Member of Congress, 45th District

Mary Bono Mack

Member of Congress, 14th District

Connie Mack

Member of Congress, 44th District

Jerry Lewis

Member of Congress, 26th District

David Dreier

Assemblyman, 64th District

Brian Nestande

County Supervisor, 4th District

John J. Benoit

County Supervisor, 5th District

Marion Ashley

State Senator (ret)

James Brulte

Gerald R. Ford

38th President of the United States

Honorary Founding Chairman

In Memoriam:

The Honorable Sonny Bono – Member of Congress

Brittany Read, Administrator

Please direct all correspondence to: P.O. Box 6434, La Quinta, CA 92248

Phone (760) 321-0550 Email: brittanyread@msn.com

ID 941930

Honorary Founding Chairman

President Gerald R. Ford 38th President

LINCOLN CLUB LEADERSHIP