03/10/2025
MEET AND GREET CAMPAIGN KICKOFF
You and a guest are cordially invited to the First Meet and Greet Campaign Kickoff Event! This special gathering, hosted by Ryan Zipprich, Precinct 11 Committeeman and Friends, is designed as a genuine thank you to all who are dedicated to our shared conservative values. It is an opportunity for the entire community to connect with fellow patriots, meet local Republican leaders, and get to know your candidates. We’ve brought together a powerful lineup of speakers and some delicious food-all provided with our compliments. Come on down, pull up a chair, and join us.
The Evening Agenda at Twisted Tree Musical Hall.
Join us on Monday, November 10th, 2025, at the Twisted Tree Music Hall. The event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Walk-Ins always welcome No charge to attend the event.
A Warm Welcome Awaits
(5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.)
The evening begins with a social and cocktail hour along with savory appetizers, including the decadent crab-stuffed mushrooms, and much more available for you to enjoy as you are ready to chat with local Republican leaders, candidates and network new connections.
A Night of Inspiring & Homestyle Feast (6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)
As the program gets underway, your taste buds will be delighted by an unforgettable homestyle feast from Bella’s Catering. The main course will be a succulent selection of tender, juicy pork chops and crispy golden fried chicken, served alongside party potatoes and rich, creamy mac and cheese. For a sweet finish, your sweet tooth will love the delicious Oreo Lush, available for all to enjoy.
As you eat, you’ll hear from an impressive lineup of guests—conservative leaders who are on the front lines fighting for our shared values. This is an opportunity to hear their stories, their vision, and their unwavering commitment to our community. I am honored to have:
• Assistant Minority Leader State Senator Steve McClure: A former Sangamon County Prosecutor from Springfield. He served as Chief of the Juvenile Division and is the Republican Leader on the Senate Criminal Law Committee. He fights to protect children and hold violent criminals accountable, bringing his legal expertise and a commitment to public safety. As a committed conservative leader, he has successfully passed bipartisan legislation to increase penalties for violating protective orders and to protect victims by making it illegal to post non-consensual compromising images and more.
•A proud Jacksonville native, serves as the Assistant Minority Leader State Rep CD Davidsmeyer. C.D. is widely recognized as a dedicated business leader and a respected fiscal voice within the state. In his legislative capacity, he is the Republican Spokesperson on both the House Financial Institutions Committee and the Public Utilities Committee. Drawing on his extensive governmental experience, which includes 4 years on the Jacksonville City Council (2008-2012). C.D. also holds the position of co-chairman for the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA). Throughout his distinguished career, Davidsmeyer has been repeatedly honored as a "Champion of Free Enterprise."
• IL Republican National Committeewoman Rhonda Belford: A national pioneer and grassroots leader. As the first woman president of the Illinois Republican County Chairmen’s Association, she brings decades of professional and grassroots experience, including serving as a Registered Nurse for nearly four decades, and a former staff member in the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office. She is a lifelong resident of Hardin County and currently serves as the Chairman of the Hardin County Republican Central Committee.
• U.S. Senate candidate Jimmy Lee Tillman II is a longtime activist, author, and publicist from Chicago, who founded the Martin Luther King Republicans in 2011. He has tirelessly campaigned for office across different races in Illinois since 2018, underscoring his deep commitment to the conservative movement. Hillman is running on an "America First" policy platform and champions the strategy of uniting conservative voters statewide by increasing the Republican voter share in Cook County. He will provide a special report on how "Patriots are working to flip Chicago red" at all levels.
•The host, Ryan Zipprich for Precinct 11 Committeeman , will be introduced by Rhonda Belford. This speech will be Ryan’s first since he began running for elected office. Drawing on his background in political science and law enforcement, Ryan brings practical experience from the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk's Office, where he gained valuable experience as a Deputy Court Clerk in the Felony Division and as Assistant Manager in the Traffic Division. He also served as an intern at the McDonough County Public Defender's office.
Ryan has over a decade of campaign experience, working on multiple campaigns, including 8 years on the campaign side working for Congressman Darin LaHood. Ryan focused on deep grassroots outreach, extensive door-to-door efforts and high-level constituent relations spreading different counties. For over a decade, Ryan has been an active member of the Morgan County Republican Club. Within that time span, Ryan has helped and worked within different committees, but 5 years ago he created and is Chairman of the MCRC Media Committee. As Chairman of the Media Committee, his role is to manage the club's digital presence (website, website email, Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter) accounts on social media) and produces the video and image content. Crucially, his broad experience includes conducting key interviews with a wide range of guests, from School Board or County Commissioner candidates up to members of Congress. All of these experiences have shaped and sharpened his dedication to conservative values and deepened his connection with the residents of Precinct 11
and the Jacksonville Community.
Great opportunity to network with elected officials, candidates, local leaders, as well as fellow like-minded hardworking American Patriots and we are just getting started
Connect with Your Committeeman
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone to connect with Ryan Zipprich, who will be there to network with his new constituents and get a feel for their thoughts and questions about Precinct 11. If you don't know whether you are a resident in Precinct 11, please scan the QR code at the bottom of the Meet and Greet flyer.
Everyone who is a member, or a friend or interested in the event, are welcome to attend this meet and greet. Walk-Ins always welcome!
No charge to attend!
For any questions or to RSVP, please call or email Ryan Zipprich- 1-(217)-602-4255 or [email protected].
So come on down to the Twisted Tree Music Hall, pull up a chair, and we’ll see you there on Monday, November 10th, 5:30-7:30pm. 1601. East Morton Ave, Jacksonville.
