Today there were a lot of rumors going around about the convention. For most of the day we were really unsure about what was going to take place tomorrow because of Hurricane Gustav. Right now it looks like only official convention business will take place and no speeches. President Bush, Vice President Cheney, and our US Senator, Mitch McConnell were slated to speak. Our thoughts and prayers are with those in the New Orleans area. Hopefully everything will be fine tomorrow and the convention will be back on schedule for Tuesday.
Today, we went to the Xcel Energy Center...it looks awesome! There are a ton of balloons! A McCain staffer explained to us the process of sign distribution.
We also went to the Minnesota State Fair, where I tried some interesting fried foods!
Tonight I got to put on my lovely page uniform for the first time, and went to the Welcome Party for the Delegates. I got to hang out with the Kentucky Delegation, including Secretary of State Trey Grayson, National Commiteewoman Gail Russell (and Murray native!) and other KY Republican Party leaders. They arrived today and have very busy schedules.This is quite a different setting than the last time I saw these folks, at the Fancy Farm picnic! Secretary Grayson will actually be speaking to the page class with the Harvard Institute on Politics. Hopefully I will be able to keep you updated on our delegates. They have front row seats during the convention thanks to Chairman Duncan.
Tomorrow my group will participate in two community service projects before going to the convention center. We will work on a river clean-up project, and a house built for a veteran.
~Caroline
Today, we went to the Xcel Energy Center...it looks awesome! There are a ton of balloons! A McCain staffer explained to us the process of sign distribution.
We also went to the Minnesota State Fair, where I tried some interesting fried foods!
Tonight I got to put on my lovely page uniform for the first time, and went to the Welcome Party for the Delegates. I got to hang out with the Kentucky Delegation, including Secretary of State Trey Grayson, National Commiteewoman Gail Russell (and Murray native!) and other KY Republican Party leaders. They arrived today and have very busy schedules.This is quite a different setting than the last time I saw these folks, at the Fancy Farm picnic! Secretary Grayson will actually be speaking to the page class with the Harvard Institute on Politics. Hopefully I will be able to keep you updated on our delegates. They have front row seats during the convention thanks to Chairman Duncan.
Tomorrow my group will participate in two community service projects before going to the convention center. We will work on a river clean-up project, and a house built for a veteran.
~Caroline
4 comments:
Wow, Caroline! Sounds like a lot is going on up there! There is no better person than you to be representing Western Kentucky and Murray State! We can't wait to see you in your page uniform! Post a pic! Good luck in your endeavors at the Convention!
Caroline - I am so excited for you and what a great opportunity! Can't wait to hear more about the speakers and the people you meet.
Keep us posted and thanks for doing the blog! -Catherine Sivills
Caroline,
You are doing so good. Im so proud of you! It makes me happy that a MSU student like you is informing us about the Convention. Keep up with the amazing work and thanks for the blog.
Love from White College:)
Teresa
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