FLY in style to a deployment with the DCYRs, our YRFV neighbors, and Young Republicans from across the nation, to Wisconsin the weekend of May 26-27, Memorial Day weekend!!
Flights, hotels, and meals will all be provided!!!
We will be knocking on doors in Waukesha–a suburb of Milwaukee. You will have the option to fly in Friday evening (May 25) or Saturday morning (May 26) and fly out Sunday evening (May 27) or Monday morning (May 28).
Please contact YRFV Vice-Chairman Jeff Wernsing at jeffreywernsing@gmail.com or DCYR National Committeeman Stephen Jackson stephen.jackson@dcyrs.com with any questions.
ALREADY HAVE PLANS FOR MEMORIAL DAY? Don’t fret – The DCYRs have ANOTHER great deployment just around the corner, June 9-10, in Sunny Tucsan Arizona! Visit our Facebook event here to learn more about the details, and wide variety of flight options: You can fly in Friday, June 8 or early Saturday morning, June 9. You can fly out Sunday evening, Monday morning, or Monday evening.
Space will fill up quickly, so RSVP right away! (Again, please contact Jeff at: jeffreywernsing@gmail.com, or Stephen at: stephen.jackson@dcyrs.com with any questions.)
Looking forward to seeing you all in the Badger State! We must Protect this House!!
The DC Young Republicans are proud to announce our list of candidates for DCYR Executive Board. Elections will be held soon- stay tuned for more information.
The official candidates, in order of position on the ballot:
Chairman - Katie Todd, Michael Moroney
National Committeeman - Andrew Lee, David Barnes
National Committeewoman - Laura Chambers
Executive Vice-Chair - Neri Ann Martinez, Andrew Huff, Samuel Moore
VC of Finance - Dustin Deberry
Vice-Chair of Membership - Katie Poedtke, Cassandra Baker
Vice-Chair of Communications - James Christophersen
Vice-Chair of Events - Jen Stello
As per the DCYR constitution, you can conduct your own write-in campaign for any position. We have included one such write-in candidate here who will not be appearing on the ballot officially. Other committee positions will be assigned after the election, so if you’re interested in getting involved with any area of the DCYRs, feel free to let us know at one of our meetings and we will be happy to plug you in.
Chair
Katie Todd
DC Young Republicans have the opportunity to make a major difference in 2012 and I believe I am the right person to serve as Chairman during this effort. Through deployments, DCYRs can help Republican candidates throughout the nation get elected. With our passion, determination and youth voice, we bring a unique element to elections – as long as we have the numbers to make a difference.
As Vice Chairman of Events, I’ve employed creative ways of attracting young conservatives to the DCYRs, and it will take this type of effort and more to continue to increase our membership and, thus, our influence. Together, we can make a difference in 2012. Please reach out with questions and I hope to count on your support for Chairman!
Michael Moroney
I’m running for Chair of the DC Young Republicans because I have the experience, relationships, and passion to make DCYRs a major player in the 2012 election. With the RNC unlikely to fund deployments this year, I believe that DCYR and YRNF deployments are the key to taking out Obama, and I’m the only candidate running who has campaign experience and is qualified to lead a national effort.
While events and happy hours are important to attract new members, I plan to eat, sleep and breathe GOTV. I also want to see DCYRs become more inclusive and curb its reputation for being cliquish and exclusive.
Together, with a lot of hard work, we can help Republicans take back the Senate and the White House.
National Committeeman
Andrew Lee
I currently serve as DCYRs Vice-Chair of Membership, where I have recruited new members and streamlined the process. In college, I became wrapped up in Obamamania, until I realized liberalism and dependence on government is not the answer, and I have been a strong Republican ever since. I came to reject the ideology of big-government and have spent the last three years fighting on behalf of members like you.
I’ve worked on the Hill and in charter schools for conservative causes. If we lose the youth vote by two-thirds as we did in 2008, Obama will be reelected. I will fight on your behalf at the national level to ensure that deployments and youth remain a priority. I will be proud to be your Committeeman.
David Barnes
I’m running to be our new National Committeeman because I want to make sure the DCYRs do everything we can to help win the 2012 elections. A strong get-out-the-vote effort will be crucial in November, and we’ll need to build upon the great deploy
ments done in previous election cycles. If elected, I plan to make sure we focus our efforts on picking the right districts to travel to so that we maximize our scarce resources.
On a personal level, I’ve been an active DCYR for the past three years and otherwise held leadership roles in several other young professional groups focusing on the liberty movement. I’m a lifelong libertarian conservative who’s worked at The Heritage Foundation and the Republican National Committee.
National Committeeman Write in Candidate: Stephen Jackson
Hi, my name is Stephen Jackson, and I’m running as a write-in candidate for National Committeeman. Write-in campaigns aren’t conventional, but neither are the DCYRs! We’re a unique, forward-thinking organization making waves across the nation because of our energy, diversity, and welcoming environment. Coming together as like-minded individuals, we believe in working positively to spread Republican ideals to make DC – and our nation – a better place.
Working as Coalitions Director, I’ve fostered relationships with other DC-based organizations, a skill vital to succeed as NCM. Now I’m ready to nationally represent the DCYRs. I’ll put the time, effort, and sweat-equity into growing our group while also ensuring we remain outstanding in service and commitment.
My name isn’t on the ballot, so don’t forget your pen!
National Committeewoman
Laura Chambers
No campaign statement issued.
Executive Vice-Chair
Neri Ann Martinez
No campaign statement issued.
Andrew Huff
I am running for Executive Vice Chair because I have the personal drive, leadership skills, management experience, and key relationships that will take the DC Young Republicans to the next level in the ever-critical 2012 election year.
With Election Day being only a little over 8 months away, I am prepared to do what it takes now to ensure we have the manpower to operate successful deployments and phone-banks leading up to November. I will be on Capitol Hill recruiting new members daily, and will also be raising funds from 3rd party organizations which will enable us to finance widely-attended events before the Fall. I recently joined the staff of a House committee, and for the last two years lobbied for small investment funds.
Samuel Moore
As your current DCYR National Committeeman, former DCYR Vice-Chair of Membership and member of the D.C. Republican Committee I’ve worked with local and national bodies to build and broaden our capacity, to make our organization a more effective deployment force while maintaining our unique and influential role both in local and national politics.
As always, this year’s election is the most important ever, it will require my skills and experience to help guide our agenda and to help facilitate our efforts in winning back the Senate, White House, and even a seat in the Wilson Building.
I’m not the establishment, but I am experienced and I look forward to working with each of you to take the D.C. Young Republicans to the next level.
VC of Finance
Dustin Deberry
No campaign statement issued.
Vice-Chair of Membership
Katie Poedtke
I’m running for Vice Chair of Membership because I know that growing and maintaining a strong membership base is critical to our organization’s ability have an impact in our community, and in our nation, leading up to the most important election of our lifetimes. We’ve got quite a range of conservative, Republican, libertarian, and otherwise freedom-loving young professionals in our ranks, but we all find common ground in concern for where our country is headed, and there are more and more like us out there waking up to that reality every day. They just need to be reached. I can do that, I’m ready to do that, and I am thrilled by the prospect of being able to do that in a more official and strategic way as VC of Membership.
Cassandra Baker
I’m running for Vice Chair of Membership because I would bring a sense of friendliness and approachability to the position as well as a rich background in recruitment and membership growth. As part of my job, I recruit interns and employees everyday. Due to my involvement in Greek Life in college and grassroots campaigning here in D.C., I know how to bring people into our fold and — more crucially — ensure their retention.
People join DCYRs for the unique connections they make — connections with high-profile speakers, national campaigns, and (most importantly!) each other. As Membership Chair, I’d work closely with both our Vice Chairman and our Events Chair to ensure opportunities for new and old members to make these connections and continue DCYRs’ tenure as one of the most vibrant YRNF chapters in our Nation. I look forward to working with you and the rest of the Executive Board in 2012!
Vice-Chair of Communications
James Christophersen
Not necessarily every opportunity which arises appears attractive, manageable, or worthwhile at first. However the last four months bombarding the DCYR’s with puns, events, announcements, and opportunities through the “Scene” Newsletter I have found my experience working with the DCYR Communications team to be both instructive and rewarding. Working closely with our current Vice-Chair of Communications, Kimberly Hudson; I have already learned the basic responsibilities of the post, and built on the platform she established by expanding the size of our team.
Professionally I work as Executive Director of Judicial Action Group, a small non-profit organization whose size lends extensive communications responsibilities to my job description. I hope to continue applying these skills as a volunteer in a vital election year full of opportunities for the DCYRs to be noticed, and to make a difference.
Vice-Chair of Events
Jen Stello
While serving under three different Events Committee Vice Chairs as an active member of the DC Young Republicans, I have gained the knowledge and experience to continue our strong tradition of exciting and fun events. I believe in the importance of having a well-rounded organization which includes many aspects of the events committee from invigorating meetings and fun happy hours to profitable fundraisers and myriad volunteer opportunities.
If elected I would look to expand our fundraising and volunteering efforts as well as maintain the high quality of events to which we’ve become accustom. Thank you for considering me and I look forward to working with you and for you in 2012!
Don’t miss the deadline – get YOUR name on the DCYR ballot today!!
If you’re interested in the DC Young Republican leadership, please contact Sam Moore at moore.samuel.a@gmail.comNo later than close of business on Friday, February 10th.
If he doesn’t receive your notice of intent to run by that date, your name may not appear on the printed ballots at the elections in March (of course, floor nominations are always welcome… everyone loves a write-in campaign!)
In addition to the following elected positions, there are several assistant officers, committees, appointments, and volunteer opportunities if running for office isn’t for you. We welcome anyone who is motivated and enthusiastic to help out! It takes a much bigger team than just our elected officers to pull off everything DC Young Republicans do, and will need to do this Presidential election cycle!!
The DCYRs are taking a break from campaigning in Virginia this weekend to volunteer on the special election in Prince George’s County.
The election is next Tuesday, October 18, so help usher in a new “Day” in PG County by volunteering this Saturday and Sunday on the District 6 special election!
Saturday: We need drivers! Please RSVP to Katie Todd at katie.a.todd@gmail.com if you have a car and are willing to drive!
The walk will start at 10:30 am at 4822 Briarcrest Ct., Bowie Md. 20720
Sunday: PLEASE RSVP TO HEATHER OLSEN of the MDYRs at hlolsen@yahoo.com to indicate whether you plan to drive or you will need a ride from the metro!
If you plan to take the metro, please meet at the New Carrolton metro at 12:30 pm on Sunday. The walk will end at 6 pm.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, 10/4, we will be in the RNC basement phone calling for West Virginia’s gubernatorial race. They need us to help Get Out The Vote!
Please email francesca.a.chambers@gmail.com with any questions.
In a matter of weeks this race has moved from Safe Blue to Toss-Up. With election day looming tomorrow, October 4th, the RNC needs your help tonight and tomorrow to turn out those crucial red votes!
10 DCYRs travelled to WV this past Sunday (read more from Rachel Hoff in her new post for the www.GOPRockstars.com blog): “A new poll out this morning shows Maloney down by just one point. But West Virginia remains a largely Democrat state, with Democrats enjoying a two-to-one registration advantage over Republicans.” http://goprockstars.com/dcyrs-rock-west-virginia/
Join the DCYRs for a weekend of door knocking with our neighbors in Virginia and West Virginia!
SATURDAY: State Senate and District Supervisor races in Virginia
RSVP: Email Francesca Chambers – francesca.a.chambers@gmail.com
Where: Meet at the East Falls Church metro station at 9 am
What: Door-to-door in Sterling, VA from 10 am to 4 pm – LUNCH INCLUDED
*If you are unable make it this early, please contact Francesca. We can possibly accommodate you in the afternoon.SUNDAY: West Virginia
RSVP: Fill out this form: http://tinyurl.com/3gbvqgx
Where: Meet at the RNC at 9:30 am
What: Door to door for West Virginia’s Gubernatorial Race
Join us for our June meeting where we’ll hear from Capitol Hill veteran and Ladies DC founder and CEO Lindsey Mask and Mike Haridopolos, US Senate Candidate from Florida.
Get a recap from the most recent GOTV-stop with the DCYR’s On Tour, catch the latest scoop on the Young Republican National Convention to be held in sunny Puerto Rico July 6th-10th and MORE.
Come early and stick around late ’cause we’re getting down to business at 7:15 to finish in time for the GOP debate at 8! Don some flair and bring your best noisemakers to cheer on your favored guy (or gal)!
Cash bar and Business Casual Attire
When: Monday, June 13
Time: 7:15PM – 8:00PM DCYR mtg 8:00-10:00PM Debate Watch Party
Red Alert! The DCYRs and the YRNF are again doing what we do best: Getting out the Republican Vote (GOTV) for the NY-26 special election on May 24th! We will be phone banking and driving up for a weekend to Buffalo New York to let voters know about the right choice. Deployment trips are the most fun and rewarding things we as YRs do!
Vote today! Polls open at 7am and close at 8pm. We need every DC Republican to vote for Patrick Mara for the At-Large DC Council position. This is a very winnable race for us, we will not get many opportunities like this often. There are a handful of Democrats in the race and they all want to raise your taxes and are against the DC Voucher program.
Patrick Mara needs your support. Please make sure to vote and bring anyone else you know to vote for Patrick. If you are not a registered voter but want to register to vote on Election Day, you can. Just bring with you your ID which should include your address (DC driver’s license, bank statement, utility bill). If you want to check your voter registration to make sure you are registered at your correct address, Click here. If you want to check your polling location, please click here. To view a listing of voting locations that have changed their locations, click here. If you have not received your absentee ballot and you requested one, please vote on Election Day. If you see suspicious activity at your polling place, please report it with Paul Craney at (202) 550-1450 or paul@dcgop.com. If you would like to volunteer on Election Day, please go to the RNC from noon to 8pm, located at 310 First St. SE.
Thank you and remember, I am counting on your support!
Sincerely, Bob Kabel
Chairman
DC Republican Committee
