POLITICO MAFIOSO: POLITICS ON THE ROCKS Event with new AZ GOP Chairman Robert Graham & Author James Strock - Thurs Feb 28th

Politics on the Rocks is proud to announce our next networking event featuring recently elected Arizona Republican Party Chairman Robert S. Graham & James Strock author of “Reagan on Leadership” on Thursday, February 28th 6:00 PM at the Montelucia Resort "Centro Lounge" located at 4949 E. Lincoln Dr. in Paradise Valley. Located off the resort’s Kasbah Pool, Centro Lounge is the center of campus gathering spot for Montelucia’s sophisticated and high-energy crowd. Monteluc ia’s Centro Lounge has transformed into the reimagined space with a fresh and innovative restaurant menu from Executive Chef Michael Cairns. A nine-panel media wall with indoor seating and lounge clusters expand in to the outdoor space. Enjoy the views of Camelback Mountain, gather around the fire pits and enjoy the Scottsdale Lifestyle. We appreciate our marketing partners Swiss America, Scottsdale Nights, and Biltmore Graphics. Politics on the Rocks would like to welcome 2 new sponsors:

"Comprehensive Marketing Strategies" run by POTR member Amy Laff. Comprehensive Marketing Strategies works with you to create a fully integrated, sustainable marketing system to attract new clients and increase your profits. Check out her website.

We would also like to welcome POTR member and local Russ Lyon Realtor Marlene VanSickle. (Office: 602-957-7653, Email: marlene.vansickle@russlyon.com). Marlene has been among Russ Lyon Realty's Top Producers since 1982. More than 31 Years of Success has been recognized by the numerous awards she has received, as well as expressed client appreciation for her professionalism and quality service. Check out her website.

Robert S. Graham was recently elected as Chairman of the Arizona Republican Party. He has an outstanding record of leadership and experience in serving Arizona residents and charitable organizations through his commitment of time and financial contributions. Graham is President and CEO of RG Capital, responsible for the company’s financial advisory, investment banking/consulting and corporate development business. He brings more than twelve years of experience in domestic and international strategic, financial, marketing, corporate development and operational management. Additionally, he has profitably managed three operating companies and three venture start-ups.

Graham’s accomplishments in business have been recognized regionally by AZ Business Magazine as one of the Top Entrepreneurs and nationally, by Boomer Market Advisor magazine as the 2007 Advisor of the Year.Graham is the author of Job Killers: The American Dream in Reverse. Job Killers highlights the negative impact modern labor unions are having on today’s economy and American jobs. For more information on Robert Graham, please visit his website: http://grahamforarizona.com

James Strock is a speaker and executive educator on 21st Century Leadership. He and his teams assist organizations and individuals to elicit their capacity for extraordinary performance and value creation. The leadership principles shared are applicable in any setting—corporate, entrepreneurial, not-for-profit, government and military—and across all functions. This reflects his own extensive leadership experience as well as his work with leaders in many fields.

Mr. Strock is the author of two best-selling books: Theodore Roosevelt on Leadership and Reagan on Leadership. Each is widely used in business and not-for profit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies and the military. Reagan on Leadership has recently been re-released with a new Reader’s Note. His forthcoming book, Serve to Lead: 21st Century Leadership System, is scheduled for publication in 2009. He is also a contributor to the Encyclopedia of Leadership (Goethals and Sorenson, eds.), writing the articles on Winston S. Churchill, Ronald Reagan and Theodore Roosevelt.

Mr. Strock has appeared in a variety of national media, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Business Week, Forbes, and Investors' Business Daily. He has spoken on national and international network, cable, and local television and radio programs. For more information on James Strock please visit: http://www.servetolead.org

We look forward to seeing everyone at our next Politics on the Rocks event Thursday, February 28th at the Montelucia Resort.