While Angotti said he could not reveal the details of the event, he did say that "C.J. will send off the nomination with a bang."
Angotti also stressed the importance of the nomination process.
"It's the centerpiece of the convention," he said.
He also noted the significance of having the event in Kansas rather than at the convention.
"It's really just putting a new twist on the old nomination standard," Angotti said.
"Russell, Kansas was a very important place for Bob Dole and I think the committee wanted to honor the people of Russell, Kansas for being such a big part of getting Bob Dole where he is today."
Mahoney said that after his speech tomorrow night, he will be flown on a chartered plane with about 80 other Russell residents to San Diego to hear Dole's acceptance speech.
1996 will be the first presidential election that Mahoney will be able to vote in