If anyone is interested in getting involved with the Young Republicans at the state or national level, now would be a great opportunity to do it. The YRNF (Young Republican National Federation) is having its next conference/convention in Indianapolis next month. It looks like there will be lots of fun events, great speakers (including RNC chairman Steele), and they will be electing their leadership. It is a contested election, and Jason Weingartner, former chairman of the NYSYRs and all around great guy, is on the ticket with majority of nationwide endorsements as Vice-Chairman at large. But NY needs to turn out its full delegation to ensure that our team has enough votes to win. To ensure that happens, the state YR club is offering to pick up the registration and hotel costs for people who can make it to Indianapolis on their own (read: buy your own plane tickets, unless you’re up for a serious road trip). Its happening July 8-12, so we need to know soon if you can make it. Even if you can’t make it for the whole time, your presence for the vote on Saturday would be greatly appreciated. I can’t make it myself due to family commitments, but I believe that Ed Lass and Bryon McKim from our club will be going, if that counts for anything in your decision. Contact either myself or NYSYR chairwoman Lynn Krogh.
Check out the conference website at www.yrindy2009.com for the full agenda and the NY endorsed officer slate at www.yrrenewal.com.