Thursday, September 30, 2010

Culpeper: Mark Your Calendar


SPRW Meeting Monday October 11th 6:30 PM


WHO: Rich Nilsen, spokesman for Ken Cuccinelli to come energize us; Demaris Miller, author, teacher and Congressional Candidate (VA-08) will join Rich on a Q & A Panel
WHEN: Monday October 11th (Columbus Day) 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
WHERE: Welcome to SPRW Meeting at Open Door Baptist Church 754 Germanna HWY (Rt. 3 near Rt. 29) Culpeper 22701- front entrance.
WHAT: Please bring finger foods if able, to our meet & greet at 6:30 PM. 7 PM Meeting ends 8:30 PM. Bring your questions. Families welcome.

Rich Nilsen is the first in his family born in the United States, and the first to be educated in this country. He graduated Summa Cum Laude, in Phi Beta Kappa from Syracuse University and earned a law degree from Georgetown University Law School. He was a political columnist for the GU newspaper and President of the Republican Club. During law school, Rich served as an Intelligence Analyst in the U.S. Naval Reserves, analyzing foreign military capabilities. After graduating with a JD, he served as a U.S. Navy officer in the Judge Advocate General’s Corp (“JAG”). While on active duty, Rich was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal, and the National Defense Service Ribbon (for active duty service during wartime “Operation Desert Storm”).


As a Navy veteran, an attorney, an entrepreneur, currently Vice President and part-owner of Summit Wealth Management, an investment advisory firm located in Virginia, Rich has a wealth of information to share and motivate! He has a long history of political involvement, having worked in campaigns at all levels. He also worked on a number of important initiatives, such as the '06 Marriage Amendment campaign. The wisdom he imparts will help win elections.


Rich is a frequent local radio guest on economic matters; serves on non-profit advisory boards; active in his community. He'
s a frequent surrogate for Attorney General Ken Cuccinell, and has represented Ken at many women’s clubs, ethnic events, tea party events, candidate forums, etc. He serves as Fairfax County Republican Club Vice Chairman For Recruiting And Coalitions. Rich has worked in political campaigns for over 20 years at all levels, doing almost every campaign job. Rich serves on numerous non-profit Boards, such as AfricaNewLifeMinistries, etc. In his free time, Rich is active in his church, and enjoys training for competitive sports. His experiences illustrate valuable lessons.


Rich Nilsen serves on Ken Cuccinelli’s political staff. He frequently represents Ken Cuccinelli at events, such as An American Event, as he will at our SPRW Meeting on Monday October 11th.

Rich Nilsen



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Demaris Miller will join Rich for a Q & A Panel. Demaris brings words of encouragement with down-to-earth practical advice. Bring your questions and join in this lively time of discussion.

Demaris Miller: Candidate for Congress (VA-08); former high school teacher, coach and nurse; B.S.Ed., University of Georgia; B.S. nursing (and head of class), George Mason University; Ph.D. in psychology, George Mason University; formerly research psychologist, U.S. Office of Personnel Management; active in Miller for Senate (1994 and 1996); author of several influential studies of government personnel and a genealogy/history book. Demaris and Jim Miller reside in Washington, VA in nearby Rappahannock County. She is a treat to meet.

Her husband Jim Miller was a member of President Reagan's cabinet and National Security Council and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Americans For Prosperity. Demaris writes: "Save America: stop the borrowing and spending." She promotes 60-Plus Association, an AARP alternative, working for all generations. Come learn about positive alternatives.