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Here’s an exclusive look at our new 2011 OCYR T-shirts. We sell them for $10 at our meetings and events. They are available first-come, first-serve! They are the ultimate in YR technology. Wear them at our events! Front Back

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The Orange County Young Republicans host a hob nob every two years, as per tradition beginning in 2004 according to Eric Jontz. This year for the first time the club chose to host it at the Varsity Club at the Citrus Bowl on a clear,...

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Congressman John Mica, the Republican Representative from Florida’s 7th Congressional District, generously invited the Orange County Young Republicans to his magnificent estate for a BBQ. Either OCYR Treasurer Matt Klein is genuinely amused and surprised at someone taking his picture or he’s acting like it. Each...

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And we’re off! OCYR President Eddie Fernandez calls the meeting to order. Being patriots, of course, we say the pledge. And in the form of our leftmost personage, we have the triumphant return of stalwart OCYR Wade Vose, who serves as Political Director. For this meeting, we...

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As always, half the fun begins before the meeting ever does: OCYRs begin showing up at 6pm for the festivities, despite the meeting starting at 630. From left to right, Bonnie Bisignano, Nikki DeSantis, and one of Bonnie’s friends amicably chat as the tension builds before...

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Sorry, Young Democrats. Organized by Nikki DeSantis (left-most person), this social was located at Blue Martini and gave new and old YRs a chance to get to know each other outside the confines of an office building. Erik Lembcke (left) is all smiles now. Just don’t get...

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Andrew Ranck (left) lays down an irrefutable argument for the existence of God, based loosely on some Descartes Meditations, with a little Kierkegaard mixed in, to Anthony Bonna, who listens intently. Dan Matthews (right) tells Ed Crowley (left) about what happened in the Eastern Himalayan village...

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While the OCYRs formally convene around 1830 for business, most arrive early, starting at 1800, to chat with fellow members. The night’s guest speaker, Orange County Commissioner Fred Brummer, poses with outgoing OCYR President Christina Dixon. And the chatting continues. The club says the Pledge of Allegiance before...

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Mayor Ken Bradley of Winter Park The OCYRs enjoyed hosting the Mayor, who explained some nuances of Winter Park politics. From left to right: 2009-10 OCYR Vice President Marc Levine, Ryan Hillary, Whitaker Leonhardt, Eric Fraser, Matt Fraser, and Diego Madrigal watch the Mayor speak. This meeting featured...

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2010-11 OCYR President Eddie Fernandez shows the club how to achieve the utmost grace while obtaining strikes in bowling. We only have one picture from this event because how could anything else compare? From left to right, 2009-10 OCYR President Christina Dixon, OCREC Vice Chair Adam...

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