Tuesday, September 11, 2007

YR Club Notes

Brooklyn YRs

During the month of August, the Executive Board of the Brooklyn YRs met with the leadership of the Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee at its National Headquarters in Lower Manhattan to discuss ways in which the YRs can help Rudy’s efforts in early states like Iowa and New Hampshire. The Brooklyn YRs were one of the first Republican organizations in New York to endorse Rudy Giuliani for the Republican nomination earlier this year.

Next Event: Wednesday, September 12th with Mario Bruno, New York State Executive Director for the Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee
Peggy O’Neill’s, 8123 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Usually meet the second Wednesday or second Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM. For the latest meeting and events information, visit the Brooklyn YR’s website.

Contact Information:

  • www.BrooklynYR.com
  • BrooklynYR@gmail.com
  • (718) 360-9583

Capital District YRs

Though the Capital District YRs are celebrating their successful efforts to getGeorge Amedore elected to the State Assembly in the 105th District’s special election this summer, they nevertheless strive to bring more Republican victories to the area. They are currently actively supporting the campaigns of R.A. De Prima for Albany County Legislator and Mike DeMartino, a Capital District YR himself, for Colonie Town Board.

For the latest meeting and events information, visit the Capital District YR’s website.

Contact Information:
  • www.CapitalYR.org

Dutchess County YRs

Usually meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 PM in the Poughkeepsie Grand, 40 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie NY. For the latest meeting and events information, visit the Dutchess County YR’s website or call them.

Contact Information:
  • www.DutchessYR.com
  • bryancranna@dutchessyr.com
  • (845) 264-5269
    (Bryan Cranna, President)
Monroe County YRs

Usually meet on the third Thursday of the month (except July & August), Spot Coffee, 200 East Avenue, Rochester. For the latest meeting and events information,
please e-mail the Monroe County YRs.

Contact Information:
  • pkgullo@yahoo.com
    (Paul Gullo, Chairman)
Nassau County YRs

The Nassau County YRs recently elected a new President, Andrew Stream, during a special election on Thursday, August 23. Stream was elected to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former President Michael Kaplan, who left to take a job with the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security in Washington, D.C.

Stream says that there are two campaigns in particular that the Nassau YRs are supporting: John Carway, a former Nassau County YR Chairman, is running for Town Supervisor of North Hempstead, and fellow YR Donald X. Clavin, who is running for re-election as the Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes.

Next Meeting: Thursday, September 27th

Usually meet the fourth Thursday at 8PM of the month at Mineola Knights of Columbus Hall, 186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola. For the latest meeting and events information, please visit the Nassau County YR’s website or e-mail them.

Contact Information:
  • www.NassauYRs.com
  • NassauYRs@gmail.com
    (Andrew Stream, President)
New York YRs

The New York YRs were the proud victors of the Young Republican vs. Young Democrat Charity Kickball Game on August 11th in Central Park, where they beat the YD’s 6 to 4! For more details about their success, read President Lynn Krogh’s article.

Beyond the usual political tasks, the NYYRC is also planning spend a day lending a helping hand to fix up community schools by organizing a team to take part in NY Cares Day on Saturday, October 20th.

Next Meeting: Thursday, September 20th with columnist, author and policy expert John Lott.

Usually meet every third Thursday at 7 PM, Union League Club, 38 East 37th Street, New York, NY. Usually host socials the first Wednesday of the month. For the latest meeting and events information, please visit the New York YR’s website.

Contact Information:
  • www.NYYRC.com
  • info@nyyrc.com
Oneida County YRs

For the latest meeting and events information, please call the Oneida County YRs.

Contact Information:
  • (315) 542-1974 (JP Kidwell)
Onondaga County YRs

For the latest meeting and events information, please e-mail the Onondaga County YRs.

Contact Information:
  • www.ocyrepublicans.org
  • rick.cordaro@ieee.org
    (Rick Cordaro, Chairman)
Ontario County YRs

For the latest meeting and events information, please e-mail the Ontario County YRs.

Contact Information:
  • OntarioYRs@gmail.com
    (Ellis Oster, Chairman)
Rockland County YRs

For the latest meeting and events information, please e-mail or call the Rockland County YRs.

Contact Information:
  • www.rcgop.org/Young_republicans.html
  • frankieps3@aol.com
    (Frank Sparaco, Chairman)
  • (845) 323-9099
Queens YRs

For the latest meeting and events information, please e-mail or call the Queens YRs.

Contact Information:
  • www.qcyr.org (Under Construction)
  • ralicea@gmail.com
    (Rich Alicea, Chairman)
  • (718) 418-7873
Saratoga County YRs

The Saratoga YRs were hosts to one of the biggest New York State YR events of the summer, the annual Saratoga Day at the Races on August 4th. In addition to the usual festivities, attendees were treated with a special performance by 2006 Comptroller candidate, Chris Callaghan, who performed quite the satiric song about Governor Spitzer’s Troopergate scandal to the tune of Bob Dylan’s How Does It Feel? For your viewing pleasure, you may access the video at http://www.nysyr.us/gallery.htm.

Meet usually at 7:30 PM at Saratoga GOP Headquarters, 77 Van Dam Street, Saratoga Springs, NY. For the latest meeting and events information, please e-mail the Saratoga County YRs.

Contact Information:
  • SaratogaCountyYoungRepublicans.org
  • mveitch201@hotmail.com
    (Michael Veitch, Chairman)
Staten Island YRs

Staten Island YR President Anthony Reinhart married his high school sweetheart, fellow YR and SIYR Events Chairwoman, Nicole Martingano, on Sunday, July 22nd. After the wedding, which was well attended by the SIYR Board of Directors, the happy couple departed for Hawaii, where they explored several islands, enjoyed many adventurous activities and spent a day aboard the USS Missouri at Pearl Harbor. The new Mr. & Mrs. Reinhart plan to continue living in the New Dorp section of Staten Island, where they both grew up.

As for the newlywed politico, Reinhart commented, “Now that wedding planning is over, I hope to devote more time to the YRs—with a well balanced amount of time spent with my wife, of course!”

We wish them the best of luck and a whole lifetime of happiness together!

Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 18th , 8:30 PM

Usually meet the third Tuesday of every month at Canlon's Restaurant, 1825 N Railroad Avenue, Staten Island, NY. For the latest meeting and events information, visit the Staten Island YR’s website.

Contact Information:
  • www.YoungRepublicans.info
  • info@youngrepublicans.info
Steuben County YRs

Our hosts for the upcoming Fall Board meeting on September 15th have been hard at work preparing a spectacular event for us. The guest speaker list has been growing, and now includes State Assemblyman James Bacalles, Steuben County GOP Chairman Bill Hatch, former U.S. Congressman Amo Houghton, and current U.S. Congressman Randy Kuhl. In addition to a great slate of speakers, the lunch and dinner menus are equally appealing.

One of the activities during the weekend will include helping out with a campaign event for Steuben YR and Corning City Mayoral candidate, Tom Reed. Reed has recently entered the world of YouTube with his own campaign video, which highlights his platform.

Usually meet last Thursday of Every month at 7 PM upstairs at Captain Morgan's at 36 Bridge St., Corning, NY. For the latest meeting and events information, visit the Steuben YR’s website.

Contact Information:
  • www.SteubenYR.com
  • phalliday@steubenyr.com
    (Peter Halliday, Chairman)
Suffolk County YRs

During the month of August, several officers of the Suffolk County YRs also met with the leadership of the Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee at its National Headquarters in Lower Manhattan to discuss ways in which the YRs can help Rudy’s efforts in early states like Iowa and New Hampshire.

Next Meeting:
Thursday, September 28th

Usually meet last Thursday of the month (except in July & August), Dave & Busters, 1856 Veterans Highway, Islandia, NY

7:00 PM – Networking/Social
8:00 PM – Meeting

For the latest meeting and events information, please visit the Suffolk County YR’s website.

Contact Information:
  • www.SuffolkYoungRepublicans.com
  • chrscm@gmail.com
    (Chris Como, Chairman)
Warren County YRs

On August 25th, the Warren County YRs hosted WCYR Family Fun Day 2007 at Adventure Racing in Queensbury, NY. Activities included go-karts, Star Wars Laser Tag, bumper cars, and rock climbing. Food and refreshments were provided as well, all for $15 a person (or $17 at the door).

For the latest meeting and events information, please e-mail the Warren County YRs.

Contact Information:
  • www.freewebs.com/wcyr
  • Bedoreg18@gmail.com
    (Gabe Bedore, Chairman)
Washington County YRs

For the latest meeting and events information, please e-mail the Washington County YRs.

Contact Information:
  • myspace.com/washingtoncountyyrs
  • WCYRepublicans@gmail.com
Westchester County YRs

For the latest meeting and events information, please e-mail the Westchester County YRs.

Contact Information:
  • www.WestchesterYRs.com
  • info@westchesteryrs.com

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