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OCYR May meeting with special guest FL Senator David Simmons 5/8/12
03 May 2012 5:19 PM | No CommentsDavid Simmons is the State Senator for District 22, serving Orange and Seminole Counties. He took office on November 3, 2010, and was sworn in as our new State Senator on November 16, 2010. David is chair of the Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education Pre-K...
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FINAL ELECTION EVENTS: 10/30 – 11/02
Posted on October 31, 2010 | 1 CommentThe Orange County Young Republicans jumped into this election starting in early 2009, laying the groundwork for success locally. Those investments and others have grown steadily over the past two years, but the market hasn’t quite hit high yet — we will be closing strong... -
Next Meeting: Jennifer Carroll! (Oct 12 @ 630pm)
Posted on October 10, 2010 | No CommentsThe Orange County Young Republicans are very excited to announce that Jennifer Carroll, currently a State Representative but soon to be our Lieutenant Governor, will be joining us this Tuesday night! The meeting starts at 630 pm on Tuesday, October 12th, though as always we... -
OCYR Walks: Saturday, Sept 18 for Dan Webster!
Posted on September 17, 2010 | No CommentsWith the primary season over and the Orange County Young Republicans free to endorse candidates, only Republicans of course, the club has scheduled weekly walks for local candidates. The first candidate is Daniel Webster, the man who led Florida Republicans back from the wilderness in... -
July 13, 2010: Hobnob
Posted on September 9, 2010 | No CommentsThe 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,... -
March 6, 2010: Congressman Mica BBQ
Posted on September 8, 2010 | No CommentsCongressman 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.... -
OCYRs Endorse Jeff Atwater for CFO!
Posted on August 17, 2010 | No CommentsAt last week’s meeting of the Orange County Young Republicans, the organization adopted a resolution formally endorsing State Senator Jeff Atwater for Chief Financial Officer of Florida. The resolution’s text is as follows: RESOLUTION BY THE THE MAJORITY OF MEMBERS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY YOUNG REPUBLICANS, INC.... -
Announcement: OCYR Hob Nob Results!
Posted on July 14, 2010 | 3 CommentsThank to the more than 300 persons who attended our OCYR Hob Nob and the 298 persons who voted in our straw polls. We had a terrific time and hope you did too. Without further ado, here are the official results of the straw polls:... -
June 8, 2010: General Meeting – State Legislature Straw Polls & Tico Pere
Posted on June 26, 2010 | No CommentsAnd 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... -
April 13, 2010: General Meeting – AG, CFO, AgComm Straw Polls & Amendment 4
Posted on June 26, 2010 | No CommentsAs 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... -
April 14, 2010: Social – Blue Martini
Posted on June 26, 2010 | No CommentsSorry, 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...