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Happy Hour Politics Event Welcomes Assemblymember Rocky Chávez as Keynote Speaker

Happy Hour Politics Event Welcomes Assemblymember Rocky
Chávez as Keynote Speaker



After the successful launch
in January, Happy Hour Politics is delighted to host the next monthly event on
Thursday, February 20th, and to welcome Rocky Chávez as the keynote
speaker.



 Happy Hour Politics brings
together all women and men to socialize and be informed about current
issues.  Andrea Ryon, a principal
organizer, states: “We had a fabulous kick-off in January with lots of
enthusiasm and great conversation. 
Having Rocky come to our next gathering enhances the value of our group.”

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Rocky Chávez was elected as Assemblymember
in 2012 to represent the 76th Assembly District which includes Camp Pendleton,
Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside and Vista. 
Rocky has impressive experience in education having founded and been the
Director of the School of Business and Technology, a charter High School in the
Oceanside Unified School District.  



 Ms. Ryon continues to say, “Today,
as our elected Assemblymember, Rocky is very involved serving as Vice Chair of
the Assembly Veterans Affairs Committee and Higher Education Committee as well
as other important committees.  He
is a great speaker.  We are
grateful to have him come to Happy Hour Politics.”

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Melanie Burkholder, another
principal organizer of Happy Hour Politics, says: “Rocky is really looking
forward to giving us an inside view of what’s going on in local government.  He has a particular focus on education that
will be of interest to many of us. 
He loves the opportunity to talk with his constituents and to answer any
questions or hear our concerns. 
This is a perfect forum to get updated and have fun!” 



The Happy Hour Politics event
is from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Thursday, February 20th, at The
Crossings, 5800 The Crossings Dr, Carlsbad. There is a $15 cash cover charge
(includes appetizers).



Drinks are available for
purchase.   Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 12, by
calling Melanie Burkholder at 307-690-7814 or emailing mburkholder06@gmail.com.



Happy Hour Politics appreciates
the support of Carlsbad Republican Women Federated (CRWF). 



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