March List of Events:

Events are updated all the time, so check back often.

March 2, 2004, 7pm: Townhall.com Meetup at Manhattan Lounge, 1720 2nd Ave between East 89th+90th. All meetup.com events are free.

March 4, 2004, 6:30pm: The Metropolitan Republican Club presents a monthly informal social on the first Thursday of each month. $10 at the door at their clubhouse at 122 East 83rd Street. For more information: mail@metclubnyc.org.

March 4, 2004, 8pm: Log Cabin Republicans NY, General Meeting/Board Election at the Women's National Republican Club, 3 West 51st Street.

March 7, 2004, 3pm: The Metropolitan Republican Club presents its 'Great Decisions, Foreign Policy Discussion Group' at their clubhouse, 122 East 83rd Street. Today's topic is Diversity In Islam. The sessions are based on the program published by the Foreign Policy Association. A limited number of briefing books are available on a first-come basis for $20. No charge for attending. For more information: mail@metclubnyc.org.

March 9, 2004, The Conservative Party of NY presents John Podhoretz Columnist, New York Post and Author of Bush Country: How Dubya Became a Great President While Driving Liberal Insane and Monica Crowley, Radio Talk Show Host. RSVP to: apreate@politicalcap.com.

March 9, 2004, 7pm: Bush 2004 Meetup at Manhattan Lounge, 1720 2nd Ave bet 89th & 90th. All meetup.com events are free.

March 10, 2004, 7pm: Theodore Roosevelt Group Marriage Panel with Log Cabin Republican/NY speaker Jeff Cook, Mike Kelly of the Conservative party, a spokesperson from LAMBDA Legal and Dan Cohen from Young Democrats at the Metropolitan Republican Club Clubhouse, 122 East 83rd Street.

March 11, 2004, 7:30pm: Monthly Meeting of the New York Young Republican Club. Guest Speaker will be Kellyanne Conway, President and CEO of the Polling Company, a Washington DC-based market research and consulting firm that includes among its many clients some of the top republican officials in the country. A "fully-recovered attorney," she is one of the most recognizable political pundits on television and can often be seen or heard on just about every major network and radio program. Place: Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmens Club, 283 Lexington Ave (bet 36th & 37th St), 2nd Floor. Admission: Members - FREE, Non Members - $5, F/T Students - $2. Join them for drinks after every meeting in the backroom at Saga, on Lex and 39th.

March 14, 2004, 3pm: The Metropolitan Republican Club presents its 'Great Decisions, Foreign Policy Discussion Group' at their clubhouse, 122 East 83rd Street. Today's topic is Latin America Overview. The sessions are based on the program published by the Foreign Policy Association. A limited number of briefing books are available on a first-come basis for $20. No charge for attending. For more information: mail@metclubnyc.org.

March 16, 2004, 7pm: You are cordially invited to the re-organizational meeting for the Kings County Young Republicans at The Bay Ridge Manor, 476 76th Street (between 4th & 5th Aves), Bay Ridge. Directions: Subway: (R) train to 77th St. Nearby Buses: B4 (Bay Ridge Pkwy/75th St), B37 (3rd Ave) & B63 (5th Ave). PLEASE RSVP BY MARCH 9TH: brooklynyr@hotmail.com. Brooklyn has tremendous untapped potential for the Republican Party-but only with the energy and support of you and your fellow Young Republicans. Be a part of this historic occasion.

March 16, 2004, 8pm: First meeting of the newly formed Rockaway Republican club will be held at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club on Beach Channel Drive, between B. 126th Street and B. 127th Street in Belle Harbor. It's time to restore choice for Rockawayites by re-establishing a viable opposition to the existing political machine . . . It's time to stand up and be counted for what we believe in. For more information email rockrepublicans@hotmail.com.

March 18, 2004, 7pm: The New York City affiliate of the Shooters' Committee on Political Education, a pro-RKBA organization, meets at Charlie Mom's Restaurant, 1491 1st Avenue (between 77th and 78th Streets). Guests are welcome.

March 18, 2004, 7pm: Monthly Meeting of the other New York Young Republican Club (yes really, there are two). Women's National Republican Club, 3 West 51st Street (Between 5th and 6th Avenues). Guest Speaker will be book author, columnist, and Fox News contributor John Podhoretz. Mr. Podhoretz will be discussing his new book "Bush Country". A booksigning will follow. A Reagan speechwriter, John Podhoretz was special assistant to Drug Czar William Bennett. He was co-founder and deputy editor of the Weekly Standard from 1995-1997 before joining the New York Post as its editorial page editor. Podhoretz has also worked at Time, The Washington Times, Insight and U.S. News & World Report. Meetings of this New York Young Republican Club are always free.

March 20, 2004, 1pm: The NY Republican County Committee / Metropolitan Republican Club School of Applied Politics (S.O.A.P.) will present a campaign seminar entitled RUNNING TO WIN for potential candidates, staff, and volunteers. Rick Tyler, a nationally noted political consultant and trainer, will be the instructor. Advance Registration is Required. Follow this link to our website registration form: www.metclubnyc.org/soap.htm
There is no charge for this course, but you must register by March 18th to attend. For more information: 212-517-8444 or 212-288-8606. This seminar will be recorded on video and screened at a later date to accommodate those who are unable to attend.

March 21, 2004, 7pm: The Metropolitan Republican Club presents its 'Great Decisions, Foreign Policy Discussion Group' at their clubhouse, 122 East 83rd Street. Today's topic is Reform in the Middle East. The sessions are based on the program published by the Foreign Policy Association. A limited number of briefing books are available on a first-come basis for $20. No charge for attending. For more information: mail@metclubnyc.org.

March 23, 2004, 5:30pm: The New York Regional Office of the Republican Jewish Coalition invites you to a special reception with The Honorable Sandy Treadwell Chairman of the New York State Republican Party talking about “Inside New York Politics” at Light New York, 125 East 54th Street (bet. Park & Lex). Reception includes light kosher fare and free wine/beer bar until 6:30pm. Admission is free for all current RJC members. Non-members $75 for admission (includes one year membership to RJC). Please RSVP by Friday, March 12 to Greg Menken at gmenken@rjchq.org or call 212-922-0839. Space is limited. Payment Information: Checks can be made out to ‘RJC’ and mailed to: 353 Lexington Avenue #1204, New York, NY 10016. Credit Card Information can be faxed to 212-922-0897. Or bring payment to the event.

March 23, 2004, 6:30pm: The Donald & Paula Smith Family Foundation presents a debate on Trial Lawyers & Tort Law:Citizen Protectors or Legal Pariahs Featuring John Stossel, Anchor 20/20, Author Give Me a Break and Michael Rustad, Thomas F. Lambert Jr. Professor of Law at Suffolk University Law School, Author In Defense of Tort Law. Moderator William Tucker, New York Sun Columnist, author of play Founding Fathers . The debate will be held at The Graduate Center, The City University of New York, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York (Corner of 34th Street & 5th Avenue). This event is free but they ask that you RSVP on the Smith Family Foundation website.

March 23, 2004, 7:30pm: NYYRC 'So Long to Winter' Social- So where do you go to meet hip, interesting, right-thinking young professionals in New York City? At a young republican party, of course! Come spend some purely social time with young republicans (and some older ones too) from around NYC. We will gather, drink, and talk about everything but politics (ok, maybe a little politics). This is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow members of the vast-right-wing-conspiracy. Please join us for cocktails and conversation in a fun, informal environment. At: Trio, 167 East 33rd Street @ 3rd Ave, Downstairs Room. $10 admission, or free for NYYRC members. Any member in good standing can bring a guest for $5. If you join or renew your membership at the door you will be admitted as a member.

March 25, 2004, 7pm: Republican Party Meetup at Manhattan Lounge, 1720 2nd Ave between East 89th+90th. All meetup.com events are free.

March 25, 2004, 6pm: Amir Taheri will discuss the situation in Iraq one year after the war began at The Pierre Hotel, Fifth Avenue at 61st Street. R.S.V.P. by March 24th by e-mail eb@benadorassociates.com or MSBENADORSOFFICE@aol.com, fax (212) 988-5196 or telephone (212) 717-9966. Business attire. YOU MUST HAVE PICTURE I.D. TO ENTER THE EVENT.

March 26, 2004, 7:30pm: NY Post's Robert George, among others, will be performing in a comedy show at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46TH St. $10 cover, 2 drink min. Make Reservations at (212)757-0788

March 28, 2004, 3pm: The Metropolitan Republican Club presents its 'Great Decisions, Foreign Policy Discussion Group' at their clubhouse, 122 East 83rd Street. Today's topic is Public Diplomacy. The sessions are based on the program published by the Foreign Policy Association. A limited number of briefing books are available on a first-come basis for $20. No charge for attending. For more information: mail@metclubnyc.org.

March 30, 2004, 6pm: New York College Republicans Spring Mixer will be occurring at the Metropolitan Republican Club, 122 East 83rd Street. E-mail Colin Probert at ctp2005@columbia.edu if you’d like to attend.

March 30, 2004, 4:30pm: BRONX REPUBLICAN COUNTY COMMITTEE, Senator Guy J. Velella, Chairman, Rose Marie Bravo, Michael DiFigola, Robert Gianatasio, Mildred Molina, Rev. Peter Colapietro, Rabbi Yaacov Kaploun, Robert Van Zandt, Robert Sachs, Anthony Gianzero, Mitsuro Nakabori cordially invite you to attend a fundraiser on behalf of Joseph Cinquemani, For the United States Congress, 7th Congressional District of New York, 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at b’lo 230 W. 19th Street, New York City, Open Bar until 7:00 p.m. $150 at the door.