On Tuesday evening, January 10th, 630pm, we will be featuring representatives of each campaign in a discussion/debate format, vying for your vote. We will take a vote before the discussion, to represent the club, but also one afterward. The change in votes will reflect who wins and loses. (We will also appoint our new officers, who ran for office without opposition.)

What: Orange County Young Republicans August Meeting
When: November 10th at 630pm (doors open at 6 with drinks served!)
Where: 301 E. Pine Street, 14th floor, Orlando FL 32801 (Gray Robinson law firm, Orlando office)
Why: To advocate for liberty, of course.
Price: FREE. You may park in the parking garage across the street, just bring your parking ticket for validation from our Treasurer Matt Klein.

INVITE YOU

To Attend A Special Movie Screening Of

WAITING FOR SUPERMAN

We will be showing the award-winning documentary WAITING FOR SUPERMAN (watch the trailer) on November 1st, 2011 at the Orlando Science Center’s large Darden Theater (seats 248). For those who do not know, the movie shows our decaying education system through some very real people, and explains why we should despair. It then shows us hope, and how we just might be able to turn this around and give every child the opportunity to change their destiny.

We will begin the movie shortly after 6:45pm, it should run until about 8:25, after which we will have an outstanding panel of speakers featuring the James Madison Institute’s Education Fellow William Mattox. This is a powerful movie that will resonate with anyone who is worried about the plight of those ostensibly receiving an education today in America and who wants to be a part of the discussion on how we can shift course toward giving children an opportunity to receive the education they need to not only survive, but climb their way up.

In summary:

WHO: Orange County Young Republicans and co-sponsor James Madison Institute
WHEN: Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
WHERE: The Orlando Science Center Darden Theater – 777 East Princeton Street, Orlando, FL
WHY: Because this is a discussion we need to have
RSVP: If you want to reserve your seat, please email me at ocyr.president@gmail.com with # of tickets. If you do not RSVP, seating is first come, first served. TICKETS ARE FREE.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to inquire. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there.

On our list of “Most Sought Speakers,” this one ranks right at the top. We’re very proud to announce the following for our October meeting:

The Mayor of Orange County, Teresa Jacobs, a Republican, has agreed to speak to us. This marks her first return to the OCYRs since her triumphant election as Mayor. Mayor Jacobs had a massive reserve of supports from our club during all phases of her campaign and has grown even more popular through her common sense approach to the job after election. Please be there BEFORE 6:30pm because the Mayor will begin speaking promptly at that time.

Other items on the agenda:

• We have our new t-shirts! Click here to view them. They’re available at our meetings on a first-come, first-serve basis for $10.
• Tickets for our MOVIE EVENT on

What: Orange County Young Republicans August Meeting
When: October 11th at 630pm (doors open at 6 with drinks served!)
Where: 301 E. Pine Street, 14th floor, Orlando FL 32801 (Gray Robinson law firm, Orlando office)
Why: To advocate for liberty, of course.
Price: FREE. You may park in the parking garage across the street, just bring your parking ticket for validation from our Treasurer Matt Klein.

The OCYRs are excited to announce that we will be hosting one of our favorite guest speakers: State Representative Scott Plakon (R-Longwood) is returning!

What: Orange County Young Republicans September Meeting
When: September 13th at 630pm (doors open at 6 with drinks served!)
Where: 301 E. Pine Street, 14th floor, Orlando FL 32801 (Gray Robinson law firm, Orlando office)
Why: To advocate for liberty, of course.
Price: FREE. You may park in the parking garage across the street, just bring your parking ticket for validation from our Treasurer Matt Klein.

As always, we welcome your paid membership, which can be rendered in the amount of $20 either on-line or in person. The fee entitles you to an OCYR lapel pin.

The OCYRs are excited to announce that we are having a distinctly Seminole-flavored meeting in August.

The Seminole County Supervisor of Elections, Mike Ertel, a Republican, has agreed to speak to us about changes in Election Law that affect our activism and the way elections will run henceforth. As part of our theme, the Seminole County Young Professional Republicans have generously agreed to join the fun and hold a meeting with us! We’re looking forward to welcoming them to our traditional meeting spot.

What: Orange County Young Republicans August Meeting
When: August 9th at 630pm (doors open at 6 with drinks served!)
Where: 301 E. Pine Street, 14th floor, Orlando FL 32801 (Gray Robinson law firm, Orlando office)
Why: To advocate for liberty, of course.
Price: FREE. You may park in the parking garage across the street, just bring your parking ticket for validation from our Treasurer Matt Klein.

SUMMARY: General OCYR Meeting. We will conduct business of the club, discuss constitutional revisions, and listen to our illustrious guest speaker.

WHAT: Orange County Young Republicans
WHERE: 301 E. Pine St, Orlando, FL (14th floor)
WHY: Socialize, meet an excellent Senate candidate
WHEN: Tuesday, July 12th, 6pm
COST: FREE TO ATTEND!! But we would of course love for you to join our club, which costs $20.

Please return to our usual meeting place by 6:30pm so that we can begin the business portion of our meeting. We have several important things to take care of:

1. Voting on our new Constitution…
2. Passing out the new OCYR lapel pins…
3. Electing a new Associate Vice President of the club!

SUMMARY: Visit our awesome state legislators from 5:30 – 6:30pm at Embassy Suites (191 E. Pine St, Orlando, FL), then at 6:30 come back to Gray Robinson law firm 14th floor (301 E. Pine St, Orlando, FL) for our business meeting where we will do stuff.

FREE PARKING ACROSS STREET IN PARKING GARAGE IF YOU BRING YOUR TICKET FOR VALIDATION

If you are a member of the OCYRs, please RSVP by emailing President Waugh at ocyr.president@gmail.com ASAP, spots are limited.

The event is free and will include chicken wings, salads, subs, all-you-can-drink soda, beer and wine. We will have a special champagne toast during the event as well.  ALL THAT WE ASK IS YOU BRING HYGIENE ITEMS OR SNACKS FOR OUR TROOPS. We will be sending them overseas.

SUMMARY: General OCYR Meeting. We will conduct business of the club, discuss constitutional revisions, the annual FFYR meeting, and listen to our illustrious guest speaker.

WHAT: Orange County Young Republicans
WHERE: 301 E. Pine St, Orlando, FL (14th floor)
WHY: Socialize, meet an excellent Senate candidate
WHEN: Tuesday, May 10th, 6pm
COST: FREE TO ATTEND!! But we would of course love for you to join our club, which costs $20.

SUMMARY: Bottomless Shipyard Beer. A Potential Presidential Candidate. Great GOP friends. Spend your post-Tax Day in style at the OCYR Happy Hour. $20 gets you drinks from 1PM to 3PM, an opportunity to speak to a great American businessman and conservative politician, and the chance to support OCYR’s future GOTV efforts.

WHAT: Orange County Young Republicans (OCYR) Happy Hour
WHERE: Shipyard Emporium, 200 W. Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL
WHY: Socialize, meet a potential/likely presidential candidate, and support OCYR GOTV efforts.
WHEN: Saturday, April 16, 1PM to 3PM
COST: $20 (includes Shipyard beer and light snacks)

**Disclaimer: All proceeds support Happy Hour cost and OCYR operations. The OCYR organization does not endorse or financially support GOP primary candidates**

Gov Gary Johnson Biography:

Gary Johnson is a Republican and serves as the Honorary Chairman of the Our America Initiative. He has been an outspoken advocate for efficient government, lower taxes, winning the war on drug abuse, protection of civil liberties, revitalization of the economy and promoting entrepreneurship and privatization.

He was born on January 1, 1953 and attended the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque from 1971 to 1975, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree. While in college, Gary Johnson earned money as a door-to-door handyman. His success in this area prompted him to start his own construction business, Big J Enterprises, which was founded in 1976. Johnson grew the company into a multi-million dollar corporation that employed over 1000 people in 1994. When he sold Big J in 1999, no employee lost his job and the company remains very successful to this day.

In 1994, Johnson was elected Governor of New Mexico despite having little experience in politics. He defeated the incumbent Democratic Governor Bruce King in the general election as well as a former Republican Governor in the primary election.

In 1998, Johnson was re-elected as governor, defeating Democratic Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez by a 55% to 45% margin.

As Governor of New Mexico, Johnson was known for his common-sense business approach to governing. He eliminated New Mexico’s budget deficit, cut the rate of growth in state government in half and privatized half of the state prisons.

Johnson also shifted state Medicaid to managed care (which led to better healthcare by creating a statewide healthcare network that previously did not exist and which saved money) and reduced state employees by over 1000, with no firings. During his term, New Mexico experienced the longest period without a tax increase in the state’s history.

While in office, Governor Johnson vetoed 750 bills (which is about equal to all the combined vetoes of the other 49 Governors in the country at the time ) and thousands of line item vetoed bills.

Gary Johnson was term limited and could not run for a third consecutive term as Governor in 2002. He currently lives in New Mexico and has remained very active, competing in numerous athletic competitions. He is an avid skier, adventurer, and bicyclist who abstains from alcohol. In 2003, he climbed Mount Everest.

Johnson was raised Lutheran and throughout his life has attempted to live according to those Christian principles. He considers his spirituality to be an important aspect of his personal foundation. Gary Johnson has two grown children.