Advantages of Membership

Members meet monthly, on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month, for dinner at an area establishment. Guest speakers are invited to each meeting, and the meeting is regularly attended by local, state and national elected officials as well as Republican Party officials.

Members have an opportunity to meet candidates, potential candidates and elected officials in a relaxed, social setting and interact with them.

Members also have an opportunity to get involved in political, civic and charitable functions that help improve our quality of life.

The Pelican State Pachyderm Club also offers its’ members:

	Political education to assist in making an informed vote
	Enhanced understanding of how our system of government operates
	An opportunity to become involved in campaigns and to impact the political process

Nationally known guest speakers at the monthly Pelican State Pachyderm Club meetings have included:

	Former Congressman and TV/Radio Host Bob Dornan
	Nationally syndicated columnist and FOX News Contributor Cal Thomas
	CNN & FOX News Analyst Rich Galen
	Co-Host of “The Beltway Boys” and FOX News Contributor Fred Barnes
	Best Selling Author David Limbaugh

And many others.

In addition, the Club has also hosted several local and regional favorities including:

	Columnist and Author Chris Rose
	Political Analyst Ed Renwick
	New Orleans Historian Buddy Stall
	Political Columnist and Author John Maginnis
	Researcher John Grimm

The Club has also featured candidates for Governor, U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, various state and local candidates and elected officials as speakers.

In addition to monthly dinner meetings, the Club also takes Educational Field Trips that highlight the Legislative Process and trips to other venues not normally accessible to the general public.