Bill Clinton to be keynote speaker at Hope banquet

January 17, 2019 at 10:27 p.m. | Updated January 17, 2019 at 10:28 p.m.

by Gazette Staff

In this Nov. 6, 2017, file photo, former President Bill Clinton speaks at a symposium in Georgetown University in Washington. Democrats have been quick to support the "me too" chorus of women-and some men-who have stepped up to allege sexual misconduct and name names. But now "me too" stains the Democrats, too, putting them in an awkward place as they calibrate how forcefully to respond.
In this Nov. 6, 2017, file photo, former President Bill Clinton speaks at a symposium in Georgetown University in Washington. Democrats have been quick to support the "me too" chorus of women-and some men-who have stepped up to allege sexual misconduct and name names. But now "me too" stains the Democrats, too, putting them in an awkward place as they calibrate how forcefully to respond.

Former President Bill Clinton will return to a place called Hope on April 6 as the keynote speaker for the the Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and banquet, an official said.

Also accompanying Clinton and returning to their roots on that day will be Mack McLarty and Joe Purvis, former Hope residents, said Beckie Moore, Chamber director.

The event will be held at Hempstead Hall.

Tickets will range from $30 each to $240 for a table of eight.

Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. with a silent auction.

Those interested in attending can call or email the chamber as soon as possible to reserve a seat or table.

Requests can be emailed to [email protected] or cal 870-777-3640.

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