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Meetings are weekly on Fridays at noon at Famous Dave's restaurant, 2915 North Reserve Street in Missoula. Come at 11:30 if you are ordering lunch (expected). Famous Dave's opens at 11 am. Please feel free to invite friends that might enjoy participating in our weekly meetings. So we can inform the restaurant of our anticipated attendance, please RSVP to Jim Royan in advance. Cell: (406) 550-3349, Email: royan.1@netzero.net

Welcome to Five Valleys Pachyderm Club! Below is the upcoming and past speakers

Friday, May 22, 2026 - NO SPEAKER - Memorial Day Weekend

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Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2025 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Memorial Day is a sacred day of remembrance, reverence, and gratitude for the brave patriots who have laid down their lives in service to our great Nation. Throughout our history, brave men and women have been called to defend the cause of liberty on foreign shores in defense of our homeland. Their noble sacrifices are marked by flag-draped coffins and the silent sorrows of those left behind. We must never forget those who have given everything for our country... Read the rest of President Trump's 2025 proclamation here  https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/05/prayer-for-peace-memorial-day-2025 /
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Friday, May 8, 2026 - Speaker - Charles Walking Child - US Senate GOP Candidate

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Charles is one of 3 Republican candidates for US Senate. Join us to explore Charles' viewpoints, goals, and outlook. Find out more about Charles Walking Child's senate campaign at his website . 
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Friday May 1, 2026 - Speaker - Jonathan Karlen, House District 98

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Come listen to Representative Jonathan Karlen, currently serving in the state legislature in House District 98. Contact Jonathan through the state's legislative website https://legislators.legmt.gov/#/legislator/84 .
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Friday, April 24, 2026 - Speaker - Dr. Al Olszewski, Republican Candidate for Congressional District 1

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Al "Doc" Olszewski, is one of four Republican candidates who have filed to run for US Congress in Montana's Western Congressional District. Please attend to meet Doc Olszewski and ask him questions about his candidacy.  https://alformontana.com/  or  https://www.facebook.com/alformontana/ .
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Friday, April 17, 2026 - Speaker - Bill Lussenheide, Treasurer, Montana GOP

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Welcome Bill, who will give an update on the Montana Republican Party and their plans, opportunities, and challenges as we head into the 2026 election season. The Montana Republican Party website  https://mtgop.org/ . The platform convention is in Missoula this year, June 12-13. Learn more at https://mtgop.org/event/2026-platform-convention/ .
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Friday, April 10, 2026 - Speaker - Dr. Annie Bukacek - Public Service Commission, District 5, and a visit from Aaron Flint

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Dr. Annie Bukacek is a Kalispell resident and is running for re-election for the Montana Public Service Commission. She will have a primary election in June 2026. Read more about Dr. Bukacek's service on the commissioners website  https://psc.mt.gov/About-Us/Commissioners/ , including a map of the districts!
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Friday, April 3, 2026 - Speaker - Ian Trottier, Conservative Author

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Ian Trottier is a well-known conservative author. His book, High Stakes Treason , reveals what seems to be a major treasonous act of financial fraud committed against the American people and its allied international communities by former head of the CIA, John Brennan. IanTrottier.com
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