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Governor Susana Martinez, New Mexico Apollo Group Eli Lilly Phil Musser David Sampson Mindy Berry Suellen & Mel Estrin National Beer James Schenck David Casey Joe Jaso Wholesalers Association Sheryl &Brad Schwartz Lee Cowen Jack Kalavritinos Susan Neely Sudhakar Shenoy DaVita HealthCare Bobbie & Bill Kilberg Jack Oliver Ari Storch Partners Marlene & Fred Malek Stephen Roberts Heidi Tringe DIAGEO Brett McMahon Joyce Rumsfeld The Honorable Vin Weber Danny Diaz Loren Monroe Sonia & Dan Runde Liz & Jeff Murray Joseph Samora (Host Committee as of May 28, 2013) Welcome you to a Reception with Governor Susana Martinez, New Mexico and Honored Guests Governor Haley Barbour Governor Bob McDonnell Speaker John Boehner NRSC Chairman Senator Jerry Moran Governor Matt Blunt Senator Rand Paul House Majority Leader Eric Cantor RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Senator Norm Coleman Governor Tom Ridge Senate Minority Whip John Cornyn House Republican Conference Chair Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Cathy McMorris Rodgers Governor Luis Fortuño Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Governor Bill Graves Senator Marco Rubio The Honorable Carlos Gutierrez The Honorable Donald Rumsfeld RGA Chairman Governor Bobby Jindal House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan Senator John McCain Governor Tommy Thompson House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy NRCC Chairman Greg Walden Republican Leader Mitch McConnell Tuesday, June 4, 2013 5:30pm – Host Committee Reception 6:00pm – 7:30pm – Reception Gibson Dunn 1050 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Second Floor Washington, DC Host – $5,200 Give/Raise Sponsor – $2,600 per individual or company Attendee – $500 per individual *Contributions to Susana Martinez for Governor are limited to $10,400 per election cycle per legal entity. Personal, Corporate and PAC (including federal PAC) contributions are acceptable.* RSVP to DiAnne Graham at 202-538-3454 or [email protected] Paid for by Susana Martinez for Governor. Anna Emerick, Treasurer. Printed in-house. Not Printed at Government Expense. All funds solicited in connection with this event are by Susana Martinez for Governor, and not by any of the federal officeholders or party officials listed as Honored Guests. Contributions to Susana Martinez for Governor are limited to $10,400 per election cycle ($5,200 for primary election and $5,200 for general election) per legal entity and are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. All contributions are publicly disclosed. CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION Yes! I/we will attend the reception in Washington, DC on June 4, 2013. I/we are unable to attend, but have enclosed our donation to support Governor Martinez’ re- election campaign. Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Corporation/Business Entity: ____________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________ City_________________ State_______________ Zip ____________ Occupation: __________________________ Employer: _____________________________ Email: _________________________ Phone: ___________________________________ Corporate, PAC, and Personal contributions are accepted Payable to: Susana Martinez for Governor Mail to: Graham Advisors LLC, 1135 N. Glenmoor Ct., Wichita, KS 67206 Enclosed is my contribution of: $2,500 $5,200 $10,400 Other Credit Card Information: Visa ___ MC ___AMEX ___ Security Code_____ Credit Card # Exp. ______ Card # ___________________________ Name on Card __________________________ Signature _____________________________________________________________________ For questions, please contact DiAnne Graham, [email protected], 202-538-3454 Paid for by Susana Martinez for Governor. Anna Emerick, Treasurer. Printed in-house. Not Printed at Government Expense. All funds solicited in connection with this event are by Susana Martinez for Governor, and not by any of the federal officeholders or party officials listed as Honored Guests. Contributions to Susana Martinez for Governor are limited to $10,400 per election cycle ($5,200 for primary election and $5,200 for general election) per legal entity and are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. All contributions are publicly disclosed. .
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