The Faith & Freedom Coalition, Michigan Chapter, will be hosting a public policy discussion forum in Kent County on the Michigan presidential primary selection process.  This forum will be held on Monday, July 18th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Holy Trinity Lutheran School (4201 Burlingame Avenue SW) in Wyoming, Michigan.

Please join us as we have an open discussion about the options to determine the next GOP Presidential nominee.  We have invited elected Michigan Republican State Committee Members, party leaders, grassroots activists, and concerned citizens to listen to each other so that the Michigan Republican State Committee can make an informed decision on this critical topic for our important state and nation.  Options on the table are:

• An open primary

• A closed (party registered voters only) primary

• A party caucus (either with identified party activists or open to the general public)

• A nominating convention with existing Republican Delegates to County Convention (with or without a preference for elected delegates to be chosen first to go to state convention)

• A "firehouse" caucus where party members and possibly the general public vote at firehouses and other buildings across the state on a certain date (similar to Iowa's caucus system)

The purpose of this forum (like the one being held in Oakland County on July 25th and the one being held in Grand Traverse County on August 1st) is not to make a decision at this time nor to provide a policy opinion.  Rather, we are seeking public input in order to provide information to support a policy committee decision that will be made in mid-August.  We are anticipating an attendance of about 200 people, and anyone who has a fair-minded and reasonable opinion will be encouraged to offer it.

All who are planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP on either the Kent County I-Caucus Information Site facebook page or the Michigan Faith & Freedom Coalition facebook page.  (The MIFFC page also has RSVP options for the Oakland County and Grand Traverse County events.)

MICHIGAN REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE MEMBERS:  Elected Michigan Republican State Committee Members will receive preferred/reserved seating, and are encouraged to attend and participate in this important forum since they will be choosing the method and date of the party's nomination selection option at their August 13th State Committee meeting.

ON-GOING 24/7 DISCUSSION ON GOP PRESIDENTIAL SELECTION PROCESS:  Post your comments and discuss with others your thoughts, ideas, and concerns on the Michigan Faith & Freedom Coalition facebook fan page (www.facebook.com/MIFAITH).