2011 Program

October 29, 2011

3:00 PM

Registration Opens

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

A Night Under the Stars

This year’s gathering will be honoring retiring Arizona Senator Jon Kyl for his steadfast commitment to the U.S.-Israel relationship. We will also hear from Ambassador Yehuda Avner, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom and advisor to multiple Israeli prime ministers. This session is exclusively for Senate Club, President’s Cabinet, Chairman’s Council and Minyan members.

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Capitol Club Dessert Reception

Enjoy an informal gathering with your fellow Capitol Club National Summit delegates.

October 30, 2011

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Opening Plenary

Featuring

    Rep. Howard Berman (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee
    The Honorable Avi Dichter, Member of Knesset, Kadima
    Mr. Elliot Abrams, Former Deputy National Security Advisor
    Mr. Dan Senor, Co-Author of Start-Up Nation 
    

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch

Sample some classic Southwestern fare as you mingle and get to know other AIPAC activists from around the country. 

2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Breakout Sessions: Sunday I

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3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Breakout Sessions: Sunday II

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7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Gala Banquet

Featuring

    Sen. John McCain (R-AZ)
    Rep. Jeff Flake (R-AZ)
    Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ)
    Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ)
    Rep. Ben Quayle (R-AZ)
    Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ)
    Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY)
    Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA)
    Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-NV)  

October 31, 2011

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Breakfast Plenary

Featuring

    Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Breakout Sessions: Monday Morning

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12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Closing Lunch Plenary

Featuring

    Ambassador John Bolton, Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
    Rabbi Harold Kushner
    Paul Begala, CNN Analyst
    Bill Kristol, Editor of The Weekly Standard
    
Mike Murphy, NBC News
    
Ann Lewis, No Limits Foundation