Eric Odom

Conservative Bloggers, Activists to Convene in Reno
Prez Candidates, Training & Western Themes to be Showcased

(Washington, DC) - A new conservative gathering in the West will be held this fall in Reno, Nevada, on October 11-13th. The Conservative Leadership Conference (CLC) is being co-hosted by Citizen Outreach and Americans for Tax Reform. The conference theme is “Conservatives and the New Media,” devoting considerable focus on bloggers and the Internet cyber-activist community, as well as traditional grassroots activism.

“As dissatisfaction within the conservative ranks begins to reach record levels, the timing of this event in the West couldn’t be better,” says CLC ‘07 director and conservative blogger Eric Odom. “With Nevada being a key swing state, the location is ideal as well.”

In addition to traditional panel discussions and issue debates - primarily concentrating on fiscal, free-market, state’s rights and individual liberty issues - CLC ‘07 will feature a two-track training program for grassroots activists and cyber-activists conducted by some of the leading training instructors in the country today.

Presidential candidates will be invited to address the conference, and an awards banquet featuring the first annual “State of the Conservative Union” address is included. The conference will wrap up with the announcement of the results of a planned “straw poll” of the 2008 presidential race.

The venue for the conference is John Ascuaga’s Nugget Resort, located in Reno/Sparks Nevada. The resort has ample resources and tools which will help attendees network, blog and spread the message. Combined with excellent fall weather, 1,900 rooms, luxury facilities, high speed internet access throughout the entire event center, entertainment and dining opportunities, the Nugget Resort is a perfect location for this event.

Registration fees are being kept to a minimum to allow the widest possible attendance by grassroots bloggers and activists of all incomes. 50%-off early-bird special rates, good through May 31st, range from just $50 for a three-day Conference Only pass to just $125 for a full Silver Pass which includes the awards dinner and receptions. In addition, a limited number of rooms are available at the Nugget Resort for conference attendees at only $96 per night.

For additional information or to register, please visit www.CLC07.com

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