This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Health & Fitness

Palatine Township Republican Organization holds First Annual Pig Roast Fundraiser

The Palatine Township Republican Organization (PTRO), the official Republican organization of Palatine Township, is holding their first annual pig roast fundraiser on Sunday, September 15th between Noon and 6:00 PM at Deer Grove Forest Preserve in Palatine.

The pig roast will be held at Deer Grove Forest Preserve on Dundee Road between Smith and Hicks Streets at Deer Grove East Grove 1 in Pavilion number 1.  A plate of roast pig, side dishes and a drink ticket is $15.00 in advance or $20.00 at the picnic for adults and $5.00 in advance for children or $7.00 at the picnic.  Tickets for soda and water will be sold at the event for $1.00 or $3.00 for beer.  Tickets are available at palatinerepublicans.org.

Bear fans will be able to watch the Bear’s game on a large screen television and children as well as adults will be entertained by a variety of games and activities. 
“Come out, visit with fellow Republicans and help us raise money to elect Republican candidates,” said Aaron Del Mar, Palatine Township Republican Committeeman.  “You will be able to talk with local and state Republican officials as well as a number of GOP gubernatorial candidates.”

Find out what's happening in Palatinewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Gubernatorial candidates Kirk Dillard, Bruce Rauner, Dan Rutherford and Bill Brady will be attending the event.  During the picnic a straw poll will be conducted on the people’s choice for governor.  A number of Palatine representatives will also be at the event.  Representative Tom Morrison, Senator Matt Murphy, Commissioner Greg Gosling, Commissioner Dan Patlak and Cook County GOP Chairman and Palatine Committeeman Aaron Del Mar will be in attendance.

Founded in 2010 by newly elected Palatine Township Republican Committeeman Aaron Del Mar, PTRO coordinates the Republican Party’s efforts in the township.  Led by Del Mar, President Kevin McGrane and Deputy Committeeman and Executive Director Bebe Sutton, PTRO promotes the foundational principles of the Republican Party, namely fiscal responsibility, personal accountability and limited, transparent government, and works to elect Republican candidates who espouse those principles.

Find out what's happening in Palatinewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

The Palatine Township Republican Organization holds their monthly general meeting on the first Saturday of the month at 9:00 AM at the PTRO office at 839 N. Quentin Road in Palatine.  For further information on the Palatine Township Republican Organization, membership, any of their sponsored events or to join their email newsletter visit their web site at www.palatinerepublicans.org, call them at 847-496-7871 or email them at aaron@palatinerepublicans.org.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?