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GOP Leader to Speak Tuesday
Kathleen Berden, Michigan's Republican National Committeewoman, will speak at the Eastside Republican Club May 17.
The GOP nomination, vice presidential candidate, and platform, are each in for media attention in the run-up to July’s Republican National Convention. Set to be on hand for that Cleveland event as a committed Donald Trump delegate will be Michigan’s National Committeewoman Kathleen Berden of Sanilac County.
Berden will speak Tuesday, May 17, to the Eastside Republican Club Forum at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial.
The 7:30 p.m. event is preceded by refreshments beginning at 7 p.m. and is open to the public.
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Commenting in advance of the meeting, club chairman Ken Chadwell said, “Mrs. Berden was elected Michigan’s National Committeewoman in 2015. Now in July 2016, she will go to Cleveland as one of Michigan’s 59 delegates to the Republican National Convention.”
“Next week we look forward to her insider’s view of the Republican National Committee, and what could happen during the GOP Convention if no candidate captures a majority of votes on the first ballot.”
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He added, “The Forum is open to the public at no charge, so we invite anyone interested in current events to attend and take part in the discussion following Mrs. Berden’s presentation.”
Not Berden’s first rodeo
A key member of Michigan’s 2012 delegation to the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Berden has worked tirelessly promoting the Michigan GOP.
Berden and her husband, a businessman and farmer in Michigan’s Thumb, have raised four children and now have ten grandchildren.
She explains her motivation for becoming involved in civic affairs as her effort “to secure the promise of America” for her own children and for all Americans.
A ‘grassroots’ activist
Since 2010, Berden has served as a State Committee member from the 10th Congressional District, and four years ago was elected chairman of the Sanilac County Republican Party.
In that role, Berden recognized the value of the GOP as a positive community force. Thus, with her team, she transformed the Republican organization, tripling participation, improving fundraising, and focusing on community engagement through fairs, festivals and other events.
Berden has been a grassroots leader and county captain for several campaigns, including Congresswoman Candice Miller, Attorney General Bill Schuette, and Secretary of State Ruth Johnson.
The Eastside Republican Club Forum meets monthly from September to June. Admission is free and the public is always welcome. Stay up-to-date and "like" the ERC on Facebook.
