C ontents A United YAF
8 10
Young Americans for Freedom joins forces with Young America’s Foundation to advance freedom on more campuses nationwide. By Patrick X. Coyle, Vice President
High School Students Walk in Reagan’s Footsteps Students visit Rancho del Cielo and learn from Rabbi Daniel Lapin, Dr. Burt Folsom, Nonie Darwish, and others at the fifth annual Reagan Ranch High School Conference.
27 31
16
Modern-American artist Steve Penley shares the vision behind his patriotic artwork and his focus on Ronald Reagan. By Danielle Fowler, Assistant Curator
32
“Another Time for Choosing”
18-1
Governor Palin offers her thoughts on freedom, Ronald Reagan, and the future of our nation. By Governor Sarah Palin
A Journey Through Reagan Country
19
Students nationwide bring Reagan 100 Scholars to their schools. By Patrick X. Coyle, Vice President
Activist Prevails Over Campus Left Despite leftist detractors, James Madison University’s Emily Buck hosts a successful speaking event featuring Kate Obenshain. By Jessica Jensen, Editor
By Katie Taran, Program Officer
Portraits of American Icons
Bringing Ronald Reagan’s Ideas to Campus
34
NJC Alumni Profile: Amanda Carey A young reporter gets her start in print media through the National Journalism Center. By Nikki Grey, National Journalism Center Alumnus
Congressman Allen West Headlines Reagan 100 Luncheon The freshman congressman urges Foundation supporters to “take Ronald Reagan’s mission forward for the next generation.” By Kate Obenshain, Vice President
Santa Barbara business owners reflect on their relationships with Ronald Reagan. By Matt Bloise, National Journalism Center Alumnus
On the Cover: Young America’s Foundation thanks artist Steve Penley for allowing us to reproduce his Reagan portrait for this issue of Libertas. As the inspiration for this painting, Penley said he used “a great photograph of Reagan which radiated his optimistic outlook for America.” Of the painting itself, Penley said, “The golden yellow colors reminded me of the West and the Ranch.”
Also in this issue: • Rumsfeld, McCotter, and Buchanan Headline Rawhide Circle Retreat – page 4 • Top Student Activists Visit Rancho del Cielo – page 5 • Congressman Wilson and Erick Erickson Inspire Students at CPAC – page 7 • How You Can Honor Ronald Reagan – page 18 • Explore Alaska with Foundation Leaders and VIP Speakers – page 35 Libertas, a publication of Young America’s Foundation, highlights the programs, events, students, staff, and supporters of the Foundation. You may contact Libertas and Young America’s Foundation by writing to: Young America’s Foundation, National Headquarters, 110 Elden Street, Herndon, Virginia 20170; calling 800-USA-1776; or visiting http://www.yaf.org.
Libertas Fall 2011
Ron Robinson President of the Board Ronald Pearson Vice President of the Board Frank Donatelli Secretary and Treasurer of the Board T. Kenneth Cribb, Jr. Wynton C. Hall Thomas L. Phillips Peter Schweizer James B. Taylor Kirby Wilbur
Publisher: Ron Robinson; Editor: Jessica Jensen; Publication Design: Jonathan Briggs; California event photographers Jacqueline Pilar, Kevin Steele, and Jensen Sutta; Washington, D.C event photographer Spencer Anderson. This document and all herein contents, images, stories, graphics, and design, fall unto Copyright © 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Young America’s Foundation, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. Any use of Libertas’ content without the written permission of Young America’s Foundation is prohibited.
Frank Donatelli Chairman Judge William Clark Co-Chairman Edwin Meese Co-Chairman Governor George Allen John Barletta Dr. Suzanne Becker Lisa M. Buestrin Robert Cummins Becky Norton Dunlop Robert Giuffra, Jr. Timothy S. Goeglein Ambassador Patricia L. Herbold Eric & Nicole Hoplin Marty Irving Harold Knapheide Mark Larson Al & Bette Moore Governor Bill Owens Doug & Pat Perry Thomas Phillips Dr. Robert Ruhe Fred & Ruth Sacher Richard and Jane Schwartz Lee Shannon Craig Shirley Owen & Bernadette Casey Smith Mrs. Gene Waddell
Thomas Phillips Chairman Alex X. Mooney Executive Director Peter Barnes Kellyanne Conway Terry Eastland David Gracey Rich Lowry Matt Robinson Tom Winter