First Friday – Las Vegas

Our guest speaker for the October first Friday event is John Tsarpalas. John is the President of the Nevada Policy Research Institute, and is deeply committed to spreading limited government ideas and policy to create a better, more prosperous Nevada for all.

For over three decades, John has educated others in the ideals and benefits of limited government. In the 1980s, John joined the Illinois Libertarian Party and served on its State Central Committee. Later in the 90s, he transitioned to the Republican Party, and became active in the Steve Forbes for President Campaign and flat taxes

In 2005, he was recruited to become the Executive Director of the Illinois Republican Party where he graduated from the Republican National Committee’s Campaign College, the RNC’s Field Management School, and the Leadership Institute’s activist training.

Additionally, John has served as President of the Sam Adams Alliance and Team Sam where he did issue education and advocacy work in over 10 states, with a focus on the web.

John also founded or helped start the following educational not-for-profits: Think Freely Media, the Haym Salomon Center – where he served as Chairman, the Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity and Midwest Speaking Professionals.

A native of Chicago, John now lives in Las Vegas with his wife of more than 40 years.

Come hear about the work of the Nevada Policy Research and specifically what we can do as activists and organizers in Nevada.

Join us to mingle with likeminded individuals and help us expand the Repubican brand in Southern Nevada!

$10 per person, $5 for students and Military Members/Veterans, and Kids under the age of 15 are free. There will be food and beverage available for purchase. The Trattoria Restaurant will be open as well, if you’d rather dine with your friends afterwards.