Secretary of State Ken Bennett and Secretary of State-Elect Michele Reagan will be joining special guest of honor former Senator Jon Kyl in celebration of the holiday season with the Republican Club’s annual Christmas Party Saturday, Dec. 13.

The event will begin with the traditional potluck brunch at 8:30 a.m. followed by the program at 9 a.m. at the Fountain Hills Community Center.

Kyl, who rose to the heights of GOP leadership in the Senate as Minority Whip, retired in 2013 after 25 years in Congress.

Bennett, who has been Secretary of State since being appointed to the office by Governor Jan Brewer since 2009 and then being elected to a full term in 2010, is term limited.

Elected to the position in November, Reagan has been in the Arizona State Legislature representing Legislative District 23, formerly LD 28, since 2002 both as State Representative and then as State Senator.

Members are asked to contact club 3rd Vice-President Rosemary Hansen RBud88@msn.com to let her know what dish you plan to share.

There is no charge for the event; reservations are not necessary; guests are welcome to join in the holiday celebration. In addition to the previously mentioned dignitaries, other federal, state, and local GOP officials are expected to attend.

Members are also asked to bring contributions for the annual Marine Toys for Tots Drive.

Toy contributions should be unwrapped. Monetary contributions are also welcome.

Membership Chairman Leona Johnston encourages members to pay their annual dues before Jan. 1, 2015. Dues are $15 for individuals and $20 for families. Payment may be sent to the Fountain Hills Republican Club, P.O. Box 17814, Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 or paid at the meeting.

All paid up members’ names will be placed in a drawing for a special prize to be announced at the Christmas party. The winner need not be present.

For further information about the club, visit www.fhrepublicanclub.org

Membership applications are also available at the site.