Brooklyn YRs
The Brooklyn YRs have been occupied, like many YRs throughout the state, with petitioning, particularly for County Committee and State Committee. Several of their members are running for the Kings County Republican Committee, and a couple of their members, Yvette Velázquez Bennett and Viviana Hernandez, are running for District Leader/State Committee.
At their July meeting, their guest speaker was J.C. Polanco, New York City Regional Director of Assembly Minority Leader James N. Tedisco. He gave a rousing discussion about the good government reforms that the Assembly Minority has been working to push, but have been facing opposition from Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and the rest of the Assembly Democrats as well as Governor Spitzer.
In other, more cheerful news, one Brooklyn YR, Major John McBride and his wife, Keeia welcomed Maximillian Henry Earl McBride into the world on July 12th at 4:30am. Arriving seven weeks early (and mere hours after John attended their July monthly meeting!), Baby Max weighed in at a mere 5.2 pounds! Mother and baby are well. Congratulations, John!
Next Event: Summer Social
Thursday, August 9th at 7:30 PM
200 Fifth, 200 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Usually meet 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.
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Capital District YRs
The Capital District YRs have been putting special effort towards the special election in the 105th Assembly District for Tuesday, July 31st. Republicans have chosen George Amedore, Jr., 38, from Schenectady to be their candidate to replace former Assemblyman Paul Tonko (D), whom the Governor appointed to be the President and CEO of the NYS Energy Research and Development Authority. Since a victory for the GOP there means a small, but significant blow to the Democratic Majority in the State Assembly, we congratulate them and Mr. Amedore on his successful election!
Monroe County YRs
The Monroe County YRs are neck-deep in campaigning for local Republicans, or are busy running for office themselves!
Their Executive Director, Brian Callahan, is running for Rochester City Council. Paul Gullo, the Monroe County YR’s Chairman, is the Campaign Chairman for Joe Nesser, who is running for Family Court Judge, and their Treasurer, Mike Roberts, is Mr. Nesser’s Deputy Campaign Manager.
As a club, they are all doing their best to support Maggie Brooks, Monroe County Supervisor, who is up for re-election this year, as well as many other county legislators.
Next Meeting:
Thursday, September 6th
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.
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New York YRs
(Paul Gullo, Chairman)
The New York YRs are keeping very social this summer. Firstly, they hosted their 95th Annual Dinner on July 11th, which was very well attended. They are having their annual Summer BBQ on August 8th and the first ever Young Republican vs. Young Democrat Kickball Game on August 11th. Members are asked to donate cash to play in the game. If the YRs win, the proceeds will go to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, but if the YDs win, the money will go to the Council on the Environment.
Next Meeting: Thursday, August 16th with Mark Krikorian, the Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies.
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.
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Oneida County YRs
Young Republicans of Oneida County Chairman, Josh Piersall, has decided to step down after two years in office. The club is currently in the process of electing new officers. For more information about the Oneida County YRs, contact JP Kidwell at (315) 542-1974.
For the latest meeting and events information, please call the Oneida County YRs.
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(315) 542-1974 (JP Kidwell)
Onondaga County YRs
For the latest meeting and events information, please e-mail the Onondaga County YRs.
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Rockland County YRs
(Rick Cordaro, Chairman)
The Rockland County YRs are busy with local campaigns, particularly for their Chairman, Frank Sparaco, who is running for Rockland County Legislator in the 11th District.
For the latest meeting and events information, please e-mail or call the Rockland County YRs.
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Suffolk County YRs
(Frank Sparaco, Chairman)
Perhaps the club’s most noteworthy accomplishment for this issue is as the recipient of the 2007 Young Republican Organization of the Year Award at the Annual New York State Young Republican Convention in Saratoga Springs this past May.
Recently, the Suffolk County YRs have hosted representatives of Rudy Giuliani’s Presidential Campaign to discuss Rudy’s plan for the Republican primary and for the Republican Party in New York State. Suffolk County Chairman, Harry Withers, and former Republican Senate candidate, K.T. McFarland, also spoke at their meetings recently.
The club also has continued its tradition of awarding scholarships annually to Republican college and graduate students. This year’s recipients were Brittany DeLuca, who will be attending Arizona State University in the Fall, and Deanna Scorzelli, who will be attending St. John’s Law School in the Fall.
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
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Queens County YRs
(Chris Como, Chairman)
The Queens YRs have hit the ground running during their first year.
Having only hosted their first event in May, their members are very committee to being young Republican activists and candidates.
Eric Ulrich of Ozone Park filed over 1,000 signatures for District Leader/State Committee in the 23rd Assembly District, and Queens YR President, Rich Alicea, filed petitions for Queens County Committee in the 1st ED of the 30th Assembly District. Other members that are running for Queens County Committee include Queens YR Secretary, Gabrielle Sfera, and Tara Woebbe.
During their May 3rd social, they enjoyed the company of over 50 other Young Republicans from Queens as well as past New York State Young Republican Chairman, Jason Weingartner, Brooklyn YRs Luke & Britta Vander Linden, State Senators Serf Maltese and Frank Padavan, and Queens Republican Chairman, Phil Ragusa.
Not missing an opportunity to do good for the community, a portion of the proceeds from their event went to the City Parks Foundation, which works to improve and rebuild parks and playgrounds, offer recreational, horticultural, cultural and environmental education programs for people of all ages in New York City.
The Queens YRs are currently planning to host a food drive, in conjunction with the Queens Women's Republican Club, sometime in September.
For the latest meeting and events information, please e-mail or call the Queens YRs.
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Saratoga County YRs
(Rich Alicea, Chairman)
The Saratoga County YRs and the State Young Republicans have teamed up once again this year to host the annual “Day at the Races” at the historic Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs. This event will take place on Saturday, August 4th, and will include a wonderful breakfast followed by an exciting day at the track afterwards.
The SCYR’s have also volunteered this month by assisting the Saratoga GOP with working the Republican booth at the Saratoga County Fair.
Additionally, they were also pitching in to support George Amedore for State Assembly in the special election that took place for the vacant 105th Assembly District seat. Fellow YRs Matthew Veitch, who is running for Saratoga Springs Supervisor, and Tara Thomas, who is running for Malta Town Board, are getting plenty of energy and time for their campaigns from the Saratoga YRs as well.
On a very significant note, their previous Chairman, Tom Qualtere, has spent his summer at an internship in Washington, D.C. with the Young America’s Foundation. Tom has had the exciting opportunity to appear on C-SPAN and Hardball with Chris Matthews to ask a question of Ann Coulter.
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.
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Steuben County YRs
(Michael Veitch, Chairman)
The Steuben County YRs are preparing to be our hosts for the Fall Meeting of the New York State Young Republicans on September 14th to 16th. Highlights of the meeting including lunch at the Corning County Club (where the LPGA tournament is hosted each year), a literature drop to help GOP candidate for Mayor of Corning, Tom Reed, a tour of a local winery, and possibly a word or two from former Congressman Amo Houghton, State Senator George Winner, and current Congressman Randy Kuhl.
As a club, they are expanding as well. They have 42% more dues paying members than they had over last year and the year is half over. They’ve had more people help with petitions, more people serving on local city committees across the county, and they had more people attend state events.
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.
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Staten Island YRs
(Peter Halliday, Chairman)
The Staten Island YRs should be proud of the fact that their borough is the most Republican borough in New York City, and they often have the chance to revel in Republican victory. Recently, they had to ensure that their State Assembly seat remained in the hands of the Grand Old Party, which they did with the election of Assemblyman Lou Tobacco.
Now, they have the distinct honor of their former Chairman, Brendan Lantry, running for District Leader of the 62nd Assembly District, the only one with a Republican representing it in the entire delegation from the City of New York, which altogether has 64 Assembly Members. Congrats and good luck to Brendan on his election!
As a testament to their success and influence in Staten Island Republican politics, the SIYRs had Staten Island District Attorney, Dan Donovan, who is up for re-election this year, SIGOP Chairman, John Friscia, Assemblyman Lou Tobacco, and City Council Minority Leader James Oddo's Chief of Staff, Steve Matteo in attendance at their recent meeting on July 17th.
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.
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Warren County YRs
The Warren County YRs were re-established this year, and they are at 20 active members, many of whom are active participants in local Republican efforts. Their club even has a few of their members serving on the Warren County Republican Commitee, and they report that their County Chairman, Mike Grasso, has been extremely supportive of their efforts to revive the YR club.
For the latest meeting and events information, please e-mail the Warren County YRs.
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Washington County YRs
(Gabe Bedore, Chairman)
For the latest meeting and events information, please e-mail the Washington County YRs.
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Westchester County YRs
For the latest meeting and events information, please e-mail the Westchester County YRs.
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Thursday, August 2, 2007
Club Notes: August 2007
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