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SCGOP Experience Weekend & Presidential Debate
Saturday, January 14th 09:00 AM — Monday, January 16th 11:00 PM
2101 North Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

All admission and hotel arrangements will be handled by the SCGOP. Please contact (803) 988-8440 or debate@scgop.com with questions.

Admission and hotel rooms will go FAST. Only Silver Elephant Club members can be guaranteed a Presidential Debate admission - so we encourage you to join. NON-Reserved Presidential Debate admission requests will be put into a lottery.

Admission and credentials for ALL events will be distributed upon your arrival in Myrtle Beach. Pick-up will be at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center during each day. Thank you in advance!

Admission options:

ALL Events below (including 2 Free Presidential Debate admissions) plus TWO FREE nights at a nearby hotel ($500)

ALL Events below (including 2 Free Presidential Debate admissions) plus THREE FREE nights at a nearby hotel ($600)

10:00 AM Saturday - Charity Golf Tournament ($100 per person, includes golf and lunch)

7:00 PM Saturday - FREE Charity Concert featuring Celebrity Guests

All Day Sunday and Monday - FREE SCGOP Experience, an exhibition with vendors, food, and entertainment

8:30 AM Sunday - FREE South Carolina Faith and Freedom Coalition Prayer Breakfast

2:00 PM Sunday - Women's "Tea," featuring prominent Republican women and spouses of the 2012 candidates ($25)

7:00 PM Sunday - FREE 7th Congressional District Candidate Debate

8:00 AM Monday - Energy and Innovation Breakfast Forum, moderated by elected leaders ($25)

12:00 PM Monday - SCGOP Chairman's Luncheon honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ($25)

6:00 PM Monday - Pre-Debate Reception ($250 per couple, includes Free Debate Admission for Two, food and beverages)

8:00 PM Monday - RESERVED Silver Elephant Club member Admission at "First in the South" Presidential Debate

8:00 PM Monday- Non- RESERVED Admission THIS IS NOT AN ADMISSION - LOTTERY FOR CHANCE TO BE CHOSEN FOR ADMISSION LOTTERY for "First in the South" Presidential Debate (NOTE: this is not an admission)

11:00 PM Monday - Post-Debate Sponsor Reception ($250 per couple, includes food and beverages)

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December 1, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Matt Moore


Myrtle Beach, S.C. - S.C. Republican Party Chairman Chad Connelly today announced details of the "SCGOP Experience" Weekend and "First in the South" Presidential Debate to be held January 14-16, 2012, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

"January 14th, 15th, and 16th will mark three of the most important days in the 2012 Presidential nominating calendar. In scenic Myrtle Beach, our Republican Presidential candidates will begin the final countdown to South Carolina Republicans once again picking the Republican nominee for President," said Chairman Connelly.

Horry County GOP Chairwoman Johnnie Bellamy stated, "Next January, the Grand Strand will roll out the red carpet of Southern hospitality to guests from around the world. Republicans from across the Pee Dee, as well as those from every corner of our state, will have the opportunity to see, meet, and interact with our Republican candidates and once again show that in South Carolina, We Pick Presidents!"

Chairman Connelly continued, "The eyes of the world will watch as the SCGOP partners with Fox News to host this important debate just five days before our Presidential Primary. We encourage all South Carolinians to join us in this historic weekend, as there will be opportunities for everyone.

"The weekend will include many events with free admission, a charity golf tournament, a 7th Congressional District candidate debate, vendor exhibits, a concert, and the Presidential debate. We look forward to making the weekend a true 'SCGOP Experience' for all who attend."

Event details/Presidential debate facts are listed below:

-       A charity golf tournament on Saturday afternoon (beneficiary announced soon)
-       A charity concert featuring Celebrity guests on Saturday evening (FREE admission - beneficiary announced soon)
-       South Carolina Faith and Freedom Coalition Prayer Breakfast on Sunday morning (FREE)
-       7th Congressional District candidate debate on Sunday evening (FREE)
-       The SCGOP Experience, a Republican exhibition with vendors, food, and entertainment all day Sunday and Monday at Broadway at the Beach (FREE)
-       Republican Women's "Tea" with the SCGOP, featuring prominent Republican women and spouses of the Presidential candidates on Sunday afternoon
-       An Energy and Innovation Breakfast Forum, moderated by Special guests on Monday morning
-       An SCGOP Chairman's Luncheon honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. mid-day Monday
-       Pre-Presidential Debate and Post-Presidential Debate Receptions
-       The "First in the South" Presidential Debate will be broadcast from 9pm until 11pm on Monday, January 16 on Fox News Channel
-       Over 4,000 people are expected to attend the Presidential Debate
-       In 2008, nearly 1300 media visited Myrtle Beach for the Presidential Debates*
-       The 2008 SCGOP/Fox News debate had 126.7 million impressions*
-       The 2008 debates' economic impact in the Myrtle Beach area was $10.3 million*

Additional events will be announced in the coming weeks.

To request tickets and to purchase sponsorships, patrons may visit www.MyrtleBeachDebate.com.

* Sources: Coastal Carolina University, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

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For Release:  October 21, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOUTH CAROLINA REPUBLICAN PARTY
Contact: Matt Moore

Columbia, S.C. - South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Chad Connelly today announced that Myrtle Beach will host a "First in the South" Republican Presidential Debate on January 16, 2012:

"On behalf of all South Carolina Republicans, I am proud to announce that scenic Myrtle Beach will host a "First in the South" Republican Presidential Debate on January 16, 2012," said Chairman Connelly.

"South Carolina Republicans pick Presidents. The state party is proud to partner with Fox News to facilitate this important debate just five days before our historic Presidential Primary."

*** For planning purposes: Chairman Connelly will join SCGOP leaders and Myrtle Beach officials for a press conference in Myrtle Beach on Tuesday, October 25. Details are forthcoming.