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Scott, Duffy, and Folsom Headline Rawhide Circle Retreat in Charleston MORE THAN 80 SUPPORTERS, ALUMNI, AND GUESTS GATHERED IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, for Young America’s Foundation’s annual Rawhide Circle retreat. The group spent four days touring the historic city and hearing from top leaders, Senator Tim Scott speaks to Rawhide Circle attendees during the closing dinner banquet in the historic Old Exchange and Provost building in Charleston. including Senator Tim Scott, Congressman Sean Duffy, Rachel Campos-Duffy, and Dr. Burt Following his remarks, the Duffys, who frequently speak Folsom. to our student audiences and have sent their own children Special guests participating in the retreat included to the Foundation’s programs, discussed the importance Attorney General Edwin Meese and his wife, Ursula; longtime of YAF’s work. Congressman Duffy also took questions Bradley Foundation President Michael Grebe; Wisconsin’s from the audience during a spirited discussion on health First Lady Tonette Walker; Foundation Vice President of care, tax reform, and other key issues facing the House of the Board of Directors Ron Pearson; Reagan Ranch Board Representatives. of Governors Chairman Frank Donatelli; Ambassador After the briefing, participants explored Charleston via Patricia Herbold; and Heritage Foundation Ronald Reagan horse drawn carriages and guided tours. Stops included the Distinguished Fellow Becky Norton Dunlop, among others. Heyward-Washington House, where George Washington The program began with remarks from Foundation stayed during his tour of the South as President, as well as the President Ron Robinson, who shared the impact that the Nathaniel Russell House. Foundation has made on campuses across the country during The Foundation’s longest serving faculty member, Dr. Burt the past year. Folsom, headlined the opening banquet with an engaging history lesson modeled after his presentations to YAF student audiences. The next morning, Rawhide Circle participants enjoyed a ferry ride to Fort Sumter followed by an outdoor low country lunch at the Charleston Maritime Center. That evening, attendees explored the historic Old Exchange and Provost building before gathering in the grand hall for a dinner featuring Senator Tim Scott. Senator Scott discussed the importance of ensuring our students receive a quality education. The Senator also spoke about the individuals who shaped his life and the importance of hard work and individual responsibility. “My life was changed by someone quite possibly just like you,” Senator Scott told the audience. The weekend concluded with an optional day trip to Chicora Wood Plantation outside of Georgetown, South Carolina. Rawhide Circle supporters Jamie and Marcia Constance have owned the property since the 1980s and made it their life’s work to restore the property to its former glory. The Constances welcomed the Rawhide Circle retreat participants to their plantation for a memorable lunch and a Congressman Sean Duffy and Rachel Campos-Duffy speak to Rawhide Circle attendees during a special briefing at the Belmond Charleston Place Hotel. private tour of their home. 6
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