Join us for an evening of conversation and fine bourbon as we welcome former U.S. Senator Tim Hutchinson to discuss his new memoir\, \;From Spavinaw to DC: A Conservative's Journey T hrough Faith\, Farm Life and the Fight for America.
\nIn this c
andid discussion\, Senator Hutchinson will reflect on a life shaped by fai
th\, family\, and hard work&mdash\;from his upbringing in rural America to
the halls of Congress in Washington\, DC. Guests will hear firsthand stor
ies of life on a farm\, public service\, political challenges\, and the pr
inciples that have guided his conservative journey. The conversation will
explore the values that have defined his career\, the lessons learned in p
ublic office\, and his perspective on the future of America.
Througho
ut the evening\, attendees will enjoy bourbon tastings and the chance to e
ngage with Senator Hutchinson as he shares personal anecdotes\, historical
insights\, and reflections from a lifetime dedicated to service and leade
rship.
Books will be available for purchase\, and guests will have the opportunity to meet Senator Hutchinson and have copies signed followi ng the program.
\nSteve Straessle will moderate the one-hour program .
\nDoors open at 5:30 p.m. Registration is recommended but not requ ired.
\nTim Hutchinson is an author \;a nd former United States senator from Arkansas whose career in public servi ce spanned more than two decades. Before his election to the Senate\, he r epresented Arkansas's Third District in the U.S. House of Representatives\ , where he was recognized for his work on welfare reform\, tax reform\, an d human rights. His writing reflects a lifelong commitment to faith\, cons ervatism\, and civility. Hutchinson is the host of the Cigar Caucus podcas t and continues to contribute to public dialogue through authorship\, cons ulting\, and historical storytelling.
\nSteve Straessle is a 1988 graduate of Catholic High School and has been a teacher the
re since 1992. In 2005\, Straessle took the helm as principal\, and in 202
3 was named the school&rsquo\;s first ever Head of School. He continues to
teach two classes in addition to his administrative and fundraising dutie
s. In 2018\, he began writing weekly human-interest columns for the \;
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette \;highlighting the mountains and valleys of
life. He and his wife\, Ann\, have six children.
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