Monday, February 2nd, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Scott Paradise
(913) 485-9266
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Salina, Kans. -- J.R. Claeys, candidate for Kansas Secretary of State, launched a new campaign tool with Meetup.com for the 2010 election.

The J.R. Claeys for Kansas Secretary of State Meetup is a tool that allows supporters to create meetings online that take place in person. Supporters set the times and locations of the events. Claeys also has a tool online to invite him to speak at the events created by supporters.

"I've used Meetup in the past for cause-related nonprofits with great success," said Claeys. "The system offers supporters a way to gather locally to discuss the campaign and politics in general. I look forward to being invited to supporter's events."

The J.R. Claeys for Kansas Secretary of State Meetup can be accessed online at www.JoinJR.com or at jrclaeys.meetup.com.


PHOTO: Official Campaign Photo (Hi-Res)

ABOUT J.R. CLAEYS
J.R. Claeys is a fifth-generation Kansan born and raised in Salina, Kans. He is seeking the Republican nomination for Kansas Secretary of State in the primary election on August 3, 2010. Claeys graduated from Kansas State University, worked as a fundraiser for the Repubican National Committee and served as CEO of a major national business organization. He is a longtime volunteer and serves as a certified international elections observer. Claeys currently lives in Salina and owns a small business that helps nonprofit organizations with their fundraising efforts. Continuing his commitment to Republican causes, Claeys serves on the executive board of the Kansas Young Republicans. For more information, visit www.JRClaeys.com.