Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and Bush-Cheney '04 Campaign Manager Ken Mehlman to Speak

Governor Pataki, House Speaker Dennis Hastert, Mayor Bloomberg and Former Mayor Giuliani invited

For Planning Purposes
August 6, 2004

Contact: Josh Block
202-639-5273 office
202-997-4614 mobile

National and local Jewish leaders welcome the Republican National Convention 2004 with "A Community Celebration," to be held August 29th at Pier 60 of New York's Chelsea Piers. This event celebrates the special relationship between the Jewish Community and the Republican Party.

Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and Bush-Cheney '04 Campaign Manager Ken Mehlman are confirmed as headline speakers. Governor George Pataki, House Speaker Dennis Hastert, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani are invited, and numerous top Republican luminaries are expected to attend, including governors, members of Congress and countless state and local elected officials.

This major convention event is sponsored by The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, The Republican Jewish Coalition and The United Jewish Communities.

The INVITATION ONLY event is open for press coverage. Pre-registration is required, and valid government issued press credentials will be required for admittance. To pre-register, press should send an e-mail to Jblock@aipac.org or call 202-639-5273.

WHO:  National and Local Jewish Community Leaders and Republican Party Leaders

WHAT:  "A Community Celebration" welcoming the 2004 Republican National Convention and celebrating the special relationship between the Jewish Community and the Republican Party

Sponsored by:  American Israel Public Affairs Committee
                             Republican Jewish Coalition
                             United Jewish Communities

WHEN: 4:00 PM, Sunday, August 29th, 2004; TV Press pre-set 2:30pm, Final Access 4:00pm

WHERE: Pier 60, Chelsea Piers

Parking:
Media Live truck parking is available at Pier 60. 300 feet of cable is required to reach the main stage press riser. Parking is available for all other media at Pier 59 or Pier 61 or at parking garages in the area.