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Our Signature Annual Celebration

The Ronald Reagan Tribute Dinner

An evening of patriotism, fellowship, and conservative leadership, honoring our heritage while building our future.

Spirit of Reagan
Honoring Our Heritage. Building Our Future.

An Evening in the Spirit of Reagan

Each year, Marion County Republican Women host the Ronald Reagan Tribute Dinner at the Salem Elks Lodge, an evening of fellowship, keynote speakers, and support for our shared conservative principles in the spirit of President Reagan’s legacy.

Recent dinners have drawn standing-room crowds and statewide leaders. Coverage from WJBD/Southern Illinois Now has highlighted our work bringing Marion County Republicans together around family, freedom, and service.

◆Venue: Salem Elks Lodge, Salem, Illinois
◆2023 featured: State Senator Jason Plummer (keynote); State Representative Blaine Wilhour; Fourth Circuit Judge Doug Gruenke
◆2025 featured: Gubernatorial candidates including Darren Bailey, two candidates for governor addressed the October 2025 dinner (WJBD, Oct 13, 2025)
◆Purpose: Fellowship, principled leadership, and unity with the Republican Party in Marion County
I’m hoping that they can see unison with the Republican Party in Marion County. We’ve had a tremendous crowd tonight.Janet Carter Sullens, President, Marion County Republican Women (2023 Reagan Tribute Dinner)
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A Gathering of Leaders

Featured at Past Dinners

Our signature dinner regularly welcomes leaders who represent Marion County values in Springfield and beyond. Ticket and sponsorship details are announced through our Facebook group.

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State Senator Jason Plummer

Keynote speaker at the 2023 Reagan Tribute Dinner (WJBD, Oct 23, 2023).

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State Rep. Blaine Wilhour

Illinois House, featured guest at past dinners.

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Darren Bailey

Gubernatorial candidate, featured at the October 2025 Reagan Tribute Dinner (WJBD, Oct 13, 2025).