Join Us As We Celebrate Our
Honoring Our Past & Investing in Our Future!
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Flintrock Falls Country Club
Austin (Lakeway)
ARW Will proudly present
A Special Evening with Trump Ambassador Nominee Nick Adams
Nick Adams is a Presidential appointee, four-time bestselling author, motivational speaker, television commentator, and Stage IV cancer survivor. His remarkable journey reflects determination, courage, and an unwavering love of freedom—the very essence of the American spirit.Born and raised in Australia, Nick boldly pursued his dream of becoming a U.S. citizen. One of his first American speaking engagements was with ARW in 2012, broadcast nationally on C-SPAN. In 2016, he received his “Exceptional Ability” visa and made the United States his permanent home. He later founded FLAG, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching the next generation about American greatness, which he continues to lead today.
Renowned for his powerful storytelling, Nick inspires audiences with his message of patriotism, perseverance, and the limitless possibilities America provides. His journey from immigrant to citizen stands as a testament to the enduring promise of the American Dream.
This special evening will be one of inspiration and energy—an opportunity to hear firsthand from a man whose life embodies faith, freedom, and resilience. We’ll enjoy a special menu based on Julia Child recipes thoughtfully curated by Executive Chef Frank Johnson. And, get ready to compete for an array of exciting auction items to support our cause. It’s an evening you won’t want to miss!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
UNAPOLOGETIC PATRIOT (1): $5,000 – SOLD – Sponsor: Sue DeVillez
LIBERTY LEADER (1): $2,000 – SOLD– Sponsor: Chairman Christie Craddick, Texas Railroad Commission
COURAGEOUS CONSERVATIVE (1): $2,000 – SOLD – Sponsor: Carlisle Pearson
FEARLESS FIGHTER (1): $2,000 – SOLD – Sponsor: Dee Shultz-Cox & Julie Martin
NAME THAT CONSERVATIVE: $450 – 2 VIP Reception & Dinner Tickets and Sponsor’s name on table. Recognition on all social media and program materials. Recognition at event. Photo opportunity.
Name That Conservative Table sponsors to-date: T. Garrett Fulton, Chris Covington, Rosie Babin, Christi Kirmse, Kelly Fogarty, Karen Domen, Geri Boyce, Jessica Karlsruher
TICKET PRICES
VIP TICKET: $150 by check, $155 online – Dinner and admission to VIP Reception with Nick Adams, including 1 drink ticket, photo opportunity and preferred dinner seating.
DINNER TICKET: $100 by check, $105 online – Table assignment determined by ticket purchase date.
DONATION ONLY: If you are unable to attend, you can make a donation to support ARW and Republican candidates.
Payment cannot be accepted at the door. If paying by check, make payable to ARW PAC and mail by November 6, 2025. Address provided with RSVP confirmation.
VIP Reception ~ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Dinner 7:00 – 9:00 pm in the Ballroom
Cash bar available in the Ballroom
Flintrock Falls Country Club
401 Jack Nicklaus Drive
Austin, TX 78738
Use the main gate off Flintrock Road
RSVP by Thursday, November 6, 2025
Join us for our annual
Tribute to Veterans!
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Each November, ARW hosts a special luncheon. It is our Tribute to Veterans luncheon, an event ARW sets aside to honor our military veterans and recognize their service and sacrifices. It is also when ARW members can invite a veteran as an honored guest of ARW! Please get your veterans invited.
Special Guest: Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott
Speaker: Congressman Cory Mills (FL7)
Cory Mills is a husband, father, patriot, a decorated U.S. Army combat veteran, entrepreneur, foreign policy expert and a true American conservative.
Cory is a constitutionalist who believes that the sacred oath he took to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic” does not have an expiration date.
Cory joins us as he has personal ties to Lakeway. His Iraq Battle-Buddy is our very own CPL Alan Babin, son of Member Rosie Babin. Cory was instrumental in getting Alan evacuated from the battlefield in 2003 and has kept in close touch with the Babins throughout their journey.
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After serving his country in uniform, Representative Mills then served further with our U.S. State Department and other government agencies in both Afghanistan and Iraq. He was a Trump appointee in the Pentagon as a Department of Defense advisor, and a foreign policy expert you may have seen on many media outlets. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida’s 7th district in 2022.
While serving abroad, he was struck twice, once with an IED and once with an Iranian explosively formed projectile. The former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq presented Cory Mills with a Certificate of Appreciation from the U.S. Embassy for his actions which saved members of his team and U. S. military service members. Cory Mills has nearly 7 years of service in Iraq, approximately 2 years in Afghanistan, served in the Kosovo Campaign in 2000 and has traveled to the front lines of Ukraine during the Russian invasion to provide information for USAID and Department of State officials.
Transitioning from the battlefield to the halls of Congress, Representative Mills continues his legacy of service by advocating for the values and principles that define the American spirit, with a commitment to upholding the rights and freedoms of the American people, ensuring that the voices of his constituents are heard and respected. In Congress, he seeks to honor the legacy of those who have served before him by championing policies that promote prosperity and security. He remains steadfast in his mission to serve his constituents with integrity, compassion, and a commitment to the values that make America strong.
In the private sector, Cory co-founded Pacem Solution International LLC and Pacem Defense LLC with his wife, Rena. Through PACEM companies, they have supported risk management assessments, intelligence collection and security for media. In 2018 PACEM Defense acquired Amtec Less Lethal Systems, Inc. now known as ALS Inc., to help continue their support to the law enforcement communities and our allies abroad.
The Hills Country Club
26 Club Estates Parkway
Austin (Lakeway), Texas 78738
The entrance gate is off Lohmans Crossing
Thursday, November 6, 2025
11:15 am -1:00 pm
(Please be there and be seated by 11:40. Program begins at 11:45)
$45
If you need accommodation for a dietary restriction, it must be made with your reservation.No charge for veterans. Please provide branch of service.
RSVP by Friday, October 31
Upcoming Events
Thursday, November 6, 2025 ~ Trubute to Veterans Luncheon
Thursday, November 13, 2025 ~ Platinum Anniversary Fundraiser ~ Speaker: Nick Adams
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