The next Governor of Virginia ... Bob McDonnell fundraiser at the home of Walter Curt - Part 5

Del. Chris Saxman & Kurt Michael
Friday, June 27, 2008
Bob McDonnell Fundraiser
at the home of Martha & Walter Curt
Rockingham County, Virginia

Read more about Friday night's fundraiser at the home of Martha and Walter Curt: Bob McDonnell fundraiser - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and Friday night fundraiser for Bob McDonnell.

Photo by SWAC Girl

The next Governor of Virginia ... Bob McDonnell fundraiser at Walter Curt's home - Part 4

Michele & Chris Saxman

Chris is Delegate of the 20th House District.

American and Virginia flags greet guests at the gateway to the pool area.

Dean Welty (left), Janet Welty, Bob McDonnell

Michele Saxman (green blouse) and Chris Saxman (to right of Michele) listen to Bob McDonnell address the crowd.

Del. Chris Saxman & his constituent Kelly Keech

Gateway to the Curt estate.

Kelly Keech

View across pool toward Massanutten range.

Atty. Gen. Bob McDonnell speaks as wife Maureen and Sen. Mark Obenshain listen.

The back country roads of the Shenandoah Valley with Blue Ridge Mountains in background. This is the countryside the Curts see when looking out from their home.

A big thank you to GOP Rock!

Read more at Bob McDonnell fundraiser - Part 1 and Part 2, Part 3, and Friday night fundraiser for Bob McDonnell.

Photos by SWAC Girl

The next Governor of Virginia ... Bob McDonnell fundraiser at Walter Curt's home - Part 3

Looking toward the Blue Ridge Mountains.Kurt Michael talks with Dean Welty. The two of them have worked with the Family Foundation for a number of years.
Koi pond with Americana bronze artwork ... two boys fishing while their faithful dog watches. There were bronze sculptures throughout the grounds including a huge moose alongside the driveway.
Back of the pool.
A quiet spot to talk and look over the mountains and the Virginia countryside.

Read more at Bob McDonnell fundraiser - Part 1 and Part 2, and Friday night fundraiser for Bob McDonnell.

Photos by SWAC Girl

The next Governor of Virginia ... Bob McDonnell fundraiser at Walter Curt's home - Part 1

Atty. General Bob McDonnell thanks Sen. Mark Obenshain for his opening remarks as Maureen McDonnell looks on.

Dean Welty (left), head of the Valley Forum in Harrisonburg, talks with Atty. General Bob McDonnell.

Sen. Mark Obenshain (right) introduces the next Governor of Virginia.

Kurt Michael and others listen as Bob McDonnell speaks.

Maureen & Bob McDonnell, Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg)

"Thank you for coming out on a beautiful Shenandoah Valley evening!"

And thus Attorney General Bob McDonnell opened his remarks to the crowd gathered Friday evening at the home of Harrisonburg businessman and entrepreneur and newly-appointed Republican Party of Virginia Financial Director Walter Curt.

The Attorney General discussed the importance of winning this fall for all our candidates ... John McCain as President, Jim Gilmore for U.S. Senator, and Congressman Bob Goodlatte in the 6th District.

He thanked Martha and Walter Curt for opening their beautiful home for the evening, and he thanked all those who financially contributed to his campaign. He also expressed appreciation for the volunteers who are on the ground doing the necessary legwork. He thanked Sen. Mark Obenshain for his work in the state senate ... and introduced Del. Chris Saxman as the co-coodinator of the Virginia John McCain campaign.

Overlooking the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and the Skyline Drive, the setting was perfect and the weather cooperated beautifully with sunshine and a gentle breeze. The theme of the party was Virginia ... with dozens of Virginia flags throughout on fences, on gates, take-home hand-held Virginia flags and lapel pins for guests ... and all were overlooked by a large American flag waving in the breeze atop the stone waterslide beside the pool.

Talking with my own delegate Chris Saxman and his wife Michele was a hoot. Michele is one of the most gracious people I know ... humble, down-to-earth, fun to talk with ... she is an extremely hard worker. Mom to four children ages six to 14, she looked like a model last night in her white capris, green fitted sleeveless top, nice accent jewelry, and green matching pumps. Chris was in high spirits, laughing and poking fun ... the old Chris we all know. His Special Session HB 6006 to tap all proceeds from off-shore oil and gas drilling and put them into transportation was mentioned by Newt Gingrich on Fox News Thursday night.

There is work to do ... and we are ready. More photos coming....

Photos by SWAC Girl

Friday night Bob McDonnell fundraiser at Walter Curt's home

Michele Saxman with Kurt Michael. Chris Saxman is behind Michele.

Friday was a great evening for an outdoor fundraiser overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains and Skyline Drive. Republicans from throughout the SWAC and Harrisonburg/Rockingham area gathered around the pool at the home of Walter and Martha Curt to greet Attorney General Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, and to spend time with friends.

It's late ... more photos and commentary to follow tomorrow....

Photo by SWAC Girl

Gilmore's possible senate candidacy continues to gather steam....

Jim Gilmore, former governor on his way to a run at the senate seat being vacated by John Warner, has the financial support of Harrisonburg businessman/ entrepreneur Walter Curt. To the tune of $50,000, Mr. Curt has placed his bets behind the conservative Republican. Check out Jim Gilmore's Virginia Patriot blog.