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Tuesday, May 30, 2006

JUNE LIST OF EVENTS (Check back often as events are added all the time):

June 1, 2006, 6:30 pm-9:00pm: The Metropolitan Republican Club presents First Thursday, its informal monthly social event. $15 ($10 for members) includes all refreshments. 122 East 83rd Street, just west of Lexington.

June 4, 2006: 12 noon to 4:30 p.m. Salute to Israel Parade. The parade route begins at 57th Street and Fifth Avenue and continues north on Fifth Avenue to 79th Street. Rain or shine. For more information, go to http://www.salutetoisrael.com/ Republican Jewish Coalition members from New York will participate. RJC members get a free T-shirt. Meet up at 57th Street and 5th Avenue at 11 a.m. For more information on the RJC, go to http://www.rjchq.org/ (THANKS TO TONI'S CONSERVATIVE CALENDAR FOR THIS LISTING)

June 5, 2006, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Campaign Finance Seminar. The New York State Board of Elections explains campaign finance laws at a free seminar. Hunter College School of Social Work, Harold Lewis Auditorium, 129 East 79th Street (between Lexington and Park Avenues). Call 1-800-458-3453 for more information. Free. (THANKS TO TONI'S CONSERVATIVE CALENDAR FOR THIS LISTING)


June 6th, 2006, 6:30pm (prompt): The Donald & Paula Smith Family Foundation Present a Discussion Did the Progressives Rewrite the Constitution? Featuring Richard Epstein, James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor of Law, University of Chicago VS. William Treanor, Dean and Professor of Law, Fordham University, Moderator Francis J. Menton Jr., Partner, Wilkie Farr & Gallagher, LLP. The Progressive movement inspired the New Deal and ultimately, Richard Epstein argues, "rewrote the Constitution.” Initially the Supreme Court held much of FDR's New Deal legislation unconstitutional. When the Court's stringent protection of economic liberties and limited national government eventually crumbled, some saw a 14th Amendment right to economic “liberty” falling too. Yet, most of the legal academy – including Robert Bork inspired originalists – see decisions protecting economic liberties such as Lochner as a ghost that still haunts constitutional law to this day. Is judicial activism in the defense of economic liberty defensible? Should it be restored? Would restoration threaten the separation of powers and our representative democracy? (Free and open to the public - Reception to follow). The Graduate Center, The City University of New York, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York (Corner of 34th Street & 5th Avenue).

June 6, 2006, 6:30-9:30: New York Young Republican Club (the state-party affiliated one) Monthly Social in Conjunction with the COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE & Joey DiPaolo AIDS Foundation. YR Members guest bartend at Katwalk on 35th and 5th from 6:30-9:30. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Joey DiPaolo AIDS Foundation. Happy hour specials: $3 Select Domestic Drafts, $6 Premium Wines, $4-$6 Cocktails. Come have a drink for a great cause! SOCIALS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!


June 8, 2006, 7:30pm: New York Young Republican Club (the independent one) June Political Forum, Our Speakers: We are fortunate this month to have not one, but two accomplished authors, speakers and experts in their respective fields: Lawrence Kudlow is a former economic advisor from the Reagan administration, a syndicated columnist, and the host of CNBC's Kudlow & Company. He is also the author of American Abundance: The New Economic & Moral Prosperity and co-author of Bullish On Bush: How George Bush's Ownership Society Will Make America Stronger. Mark W. Smith is the author of the perennial favorite, The Official Handbook of the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy. His latest book is the forthcoming Disrobed: The New Battle Plan to Break the Left's Stranglehold on the Courts, due to be released the following week. Place: Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen's Club, 283 Lexington Ave (bet 36th & 37th St), 2nd Floor, Admission: Members - FREE, Non Members - $5, F/T Students - $2. After-politics Socializing The meeting may adjourn at 9:30, but no YR event is complete without a trip to our favorite local pub for a chance to network, socialize and make new friends. So, plan on a late evening and please join us at: Margarita Murphy's, 591 Third Avenue, Between 38th and 39th streets.

June 9, 2006,7:00pm: Good Counsel Homes announces the annual Ball for Life black tie gala to benefit its five homes for homeless, single pregnant women and their children to be held on Friday night June 9th. at 370 Park Avenue in Manhattan at 7:00 PM. A Mass for Life will be held prior to the ball at St. Patrick’s Cathedral with Rev. Benedict Groeschel as Celebrant and Homilist at 5:30 PM. Fr. Groeschel is Co-Founder and Chairman of the board of Good Counsel homes and has a weekly television program on EWTN TV. Advance tickets are $195 per person in advance and $225 at the door. More information on this event in the post below.

June 10, 2006, 10:45 am-midnight: 20th Annual Belmont Stakes Triple Crown Event.
All day event starts with a champagne and bagels toast at Tir Na Nog, a traditional Irish tavern near Penn Station; then continues with an excursion to Belmont for the Belmont States, the third jewel of racing's Triple Crown where we have a large block of well-located reserved seats (covered, in case it rains); and culminates with a loft party in the South Street Seaport (the roof will be open, weather permitting), with light buffet and open bar. The only expenses to our guests are tickets to Belmont at their $60 face value, plus $10 for optional round trip transportation to Belmont, by bus or LIRR. The party sponsors pick up the remaining costs. We do ask you to make a contribution (donation jars are available) to the Exceller Fund, a thoroughbred retirement charity, but donations are at your discretion. While this is a private party and a nonpolitical event, a number of Manhattan's more discerning Republicans regularly attend. If you are interested in attending the event, or for further details, please send an email to robertlmorgan@hotmail.com as soon as possible (our seats are likely to sell out in the near future). The party website is http://www.raceparty.info.

June 14, 2006, 6:30 pm-9:00 pm: The Metropolitan Republican Club Petitioning Party at the Met Club. All registered Republican voters in Manhattan are welcome. This is an opportunity to meet other local Republicans and help all our local candidates get on the ballot by signing a legally required petition on their behalf. Petitions for all areas in Manhattan will be available for signature. Refreshments will be served and a number of the candidates will be present. 122 East 83rd Street, just west of Lexington.

June 15, 2006, 7:00PM: New York Young Republican Club (the state-party affiliated one) Monthly Meeting at the Union League Club, 38 East 37th Street, Close to Park Avenue. Our featured speaker is TBD. Business Attire required, check your coat at the door, please be kind enough to turn your cell phone off!


June 21, 2006, 7:00PM – 9:00PM: The Metropolitan Republican Club presents: Let's Talk Republican! Topic: Immigration. Immigration is one of the most important topics facing the United States today. Bring your questions, comments, and informed opinions to our lively and informative open forum. Moderator will be announced prior to June 21.We especially invite our members with expertise in this area to join us and share your wealth of knowledge. Please RSVP before June 20 to letstalkrepublican@yahoo.com.

June 21, 2006, 7:00pm - 8:30pm: THE NEW YORK SALON in association with New York Society for Ethical Culture present: Is There a 'Culture of Corruption' in Politics and Business? Arrive early. New York Society for Ethical Culture FREE ADMISSION. The NY Salon proudly announces Is There a 'Culture of Corruption' in Politics and Business?, a public debate featuring Robert Pollock, Matthew Continetti, David Callahan and Daniel Ben-Ami, and moderated by NY Salon's James Matthews. From Abramoff to DeLay, many claim Washington is riddled with corrupt practices. At the same time, confidence in Corporate America has yet to fully recover from the blows of Enron and other scandals. This apparent explosion of corruption has led some to wonder if our political and business institutions face a deep-rooted problem of illegal and unethical behavior. Robert Pollock, Editorial Board member at The Wall Street Journal, recognizes the problem that corruption represents, but thinks the solution lies in a freer market for corporate control and criminal prosecutions where warranted, not the regulatory excesses that emerged in the aftermath of Enron. Matthew Continetti, journalist at The Weekly Standard and author of The K Street Gang, says the current problems in Washington can be traced back to the Republican reformers elected in 1994, who succumbed to the temptations of power and became worse than the Democrats they had been elected to replace. David Callahan, Research Director at the think-tank Demos and author of The Cheating Culture, contends that Americans in all walks of life are cheating more than ever, and blames the unfettered market and economic inequality for corroding our values. And Daniel Ben-Ami, London-based financial journalist and author of Cowardly Capitalism, identifies a growing anti-corruption movement internationally, and says that the pre-occupation with scandal is the result of today’s political and business leaders being unable to promote their missions positively. Are political and business organizations rife with corruption today? Has there been an increase in corruption in recent years, or is the extent of corruption exaggerated? Is the current focus on corrupt behavior an important democratic check on authorities, or a negative statement about the low horizons of politics today? Will these charges lead to the demise of the Republicans, or will both parties be tarred by the brush of corruption? What’s the solution to corruption? The panel discussion begins at 7pm, followed by a question and answer session with the audience. The event will take place at the New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th Street at Central Park West. Admission is FREE. For more information, please call (212) 874 5210.

June 24, 2006, 11 AM to 5 PM: New York Young Republican Club (the independent one) sponsored Street Fair will stretch ten blocks in the heart of midtown Manhattan, on 7th Ave from 57th St to 47th St. The club will set up a table on 7th Avenue and 53rd St, right in front of the Sheraton Hotel.


June 27, 2006, 12:30pm: American Friends of Likud invites you to join us for a book signing and lunch with Dr. Kenneth Levin, author of: The Oslo Syndrome: Delusions of a People Under Seige. "The Oslo Syndrome is an indispensable contribution to understanding the roots of the Oslo process--this is a book that anyone who cares about Israel should read and re-read."
--- Yossi Klein Halevi, Senior Fellow, the Shalem Center, and Israel correspondent for The New Republic. "This hugely interesting, highly informed and very timely work is a must read for all those looking to understand the self-loathing that exists among some Jews when it comes to attitudes to Israel and wider Jewish issues."
---Professor Efraim Karsh, Head, Mediterranean Studies Programme, King’s College, University of London. Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP 1221 Avenue of the Americas, 25th FL. cost: Members: $25; includes book and lunch, Non-Members: $36; includes membership, book and lunch.

June 30, 2006, 6:00pm: New Yorkers for Immigration Control and Enforcement (NY I.C.E.) will rally in front of Senator Hillary Clinton’s Office at 780 Third Avenue in Manhattan (cross street is 49th Street) to protest the Senator’s support of illegal aliens. After rallying in front of Senator Clinton’s Office, NY I.C.E. plans to walk two blocks to Senator Schumer’s Office at 757 Third Ave. and rally there, since he, likewise, has supported illegal aliens.

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

*GREAT UPCOMING EVENT*

I enjoyed this event even back when I was a rabid pro-choicer. Whatever you think of abortion law, this is such a good cause:

Good Counsel Homes announces the annual Ball for Life black tie gala to benefit its five homes for homeless, single pregnant women and their children to be held on Friday night June 9th. at 370 Park Avenue in Manhattan at 7:00 PM. A Mass for Life will be held prior to the ball at St. Patrick’s Cathedral with Rev. Benedict Groeschel as Celebrant and Homilist at 5:30 PM. Fr. Groeschel is Co-Founder and Chairman of the board of Good Counsel homes and has a weekly television program on EWTN TV. Advance tickets are $195 per person in advance and $225 at the door.

Gala keynote speakers will be David Tyree, #85 Wide Receiver for the NY Giants and Stephen G. Peroutka, lawyer, TV and Radio talk show host and Chairman of the National Pro-Life Action Center in Washington, DC.

Kevin McCullough, radio talk show host of “Live from New York” on WMCA radio 570 and 970 AM, will be the Master of Ceremonies.

Nationally known Fr. Frank Pavone Executive Director of Priests for Life will open the Ball for Life with benediction.

Dancing to the music of the Jerry Vivino Orchestra , guests will enjoy food and fun with an open bar, succulent sit-down dinner and silent auction. Professional ballroom instructors will be leading audience participation in dancing for the evening. For more information and tickets go to www.ballforlife.org.

Good Counsel’s New York homes are located on Staten Island, the Bronx, Poughkeepsie, Spring Valley, and Harrison. It’s newest home under development is in Hoboken, New Jersey with plans to open this summer.

Good Counsel was founded in 1985 by Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR and Christopher Bell; Executive Director just celebrated its 21st anniversary of serving homeless pregnant women and their babies. You can read more about the work of Good Counsel at www.goodcounselhomes.org.

Monday, May 01, 2006

MAY CALENDAR OF EVENTS (Check back often, events are added frequently):

May 3, 2006, 6:30pm: Federalist Society Presents "Customary Int'l Law and the Constitution". How does customary international law relate to the U.S. Constitution, particularly the Supremacy Clause? What are the roles of the three branches in interpreting customary international law? FIND OUT! New York City Bar Association, 630PM, 42 West 44th Street, New York, N.Y. RSVP: rsvp@fed-soc.org

May 3, 2006, 7:00-10:00pm: New York Young Republican Club (the state-party affiliated one) May Social - "Tre-o de Mayo" at Calico Jack's Cantina as we celebrate the defeat of the French army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 -- otherwise known as Cinco de Mayo! 42nd @ 2nd Avenue, Northeast Corner. **No Cover** Members & Non-Members Welcome! Contact Events Chairperson, Gail Allen, events@nyyrc.com for more info.

May 3, 2006, 8:00pm: John Carney and Michele Carlo debate the question "Is Immigration Harming the United States?" (with Michel "The Brain" Evanchik
moderating and Todd Seavey hosting) at the next Jinx Athenaeum, downstairs at Lolita bar (free admission, cash bar) on the northeast corner of Broome and Allen on Manhattan's Lower East Side, one block south and three west of the Delancey St. subway stop. (Volunteers to debate specific future topics, especially if you have a willing, serious opponent, are welcome.)

May 4, 2006, 6:30pm: Republican Jewish Coalition host Bill Weld. Former Governor of Massachusetts and 2006 New York gubernatorial candidate Bill Weld will speak. Edmond J. Safra Synagogue, 11 East 63rd Street, Manhattan. Free and open to the public. RSVP by phone (212-922-0839) or email (newyork@rjchq.org)

May 5, 2006, 7 pm: The Metropolitan Republican Club presents the 104th Annual Metropolitan Ball at the New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park South. Featured speaker is Bill Weld, candidate for governor; special honored guest is KT McFarland, candidate for US Senate. Reception, dinner, music, dancing, casino games, silent auction. $225 for the entire evening ($150 for persons under 30). To make reservations, please call Georgiana at 212-288-8606 or email at mail@metclubnyc.org.

May 9, 2006, 6:30pm: Republican Jewish Coalition host KT McFarland. KT McFarland, 2006 candidate for US Senate from New York will speak. The Law Offices of Skadden Arps, 4 Times Square, 37th Floor, (corner of 42nd St. next to ESPN Zone), Manhattan. Free and open to the public. RSVP by phone (212-922-0839) or email (newyork@rjchq.org)

May 11,2006, 6:45pm: The Women's National Republican Club Young Professionals Invite You to our Spring Fling. The Spring Fling features...Open Bar * Appetizers * Full BuffetDancing in the Ballroom with one of New York’s Top DJs. RSVP by Wednesday, May 10 debraleible@yahoo.com or 917-923-5515.

May 11, 2006, 7:30pm - 9:30pm: New York Young Republican Club (the independent one) May Political Forum featuring Candace de Russy, a nationally recognized public official, writer and speaker on education and cultural issues will be our guest. Throughout a career dedicated primarily to education reform, she has led efforts to raise academic standards, strengthen core knowledge, and bring accountability to campuses and schools. Dr. de Russy chairs the Academic Standards Committee of the SUNY Board of Trustees. In 2002, President Bush appointed her to the Board of Visitors of the US Air Force Academy. John P. Avlon, columnist for the New York Sun and former head speechwriter for Mayor Giuliani, will speak about political reform and the Republican Party. Reform issues in NY would seem to be core issues for NY Republicans. But with the party having trouble reforming it's own moribund ways and becoming less effective each year, the question on everyone's mind is, will the NY Republican Party be able to put it's own house in order so that it can fight for real reform in NY state? We hope Mr. Avlon has the answers to this and other questions. Our 2006 Candidate Series continues with J. Christopher Callaghan, candidate for NYS Comptroller. Since 1997, he has served as Saratoga County Treasurer. Previously he served as Budget Officer for the Town of Waterford and is President of the New York State Association of County Treasurers and Finance Officers. More information about his campaign can be found at Callaghan for Comptroller. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen's Club
283 Lexington Ave (bet 36th & 37th St), 2nd Floor. Admission: Members - FREE, Non Members - $5, F/T Students - $2. After-politics Socializing--The meeting may adjourn at 9:30, but no YR event is complete without a trip to our favorite local pub for a chance to network, socialize and make new friends. So, plan on a late evening and please join us at: Margarita Murphy's, 591 Third Avenue, Between 38th and 39th streets.

May 16th, 5:30 to 7:00pm: Diarmuid Hogan will be hosting an Irish-American Republican reception in honor of John Faso, candidate for Governor of New York at Global access partners LLC, 555 Fifth avenue. Contribution - $150. Please rsvp to vikki Pietruccia at vikki@johnfaso.com or Christina comer at Christina@johnfaso.com
Inquiries call 518-465-2006

May 18, 2006, 6:00pm: From 6:00pm - 9:00pm Please Join ITALO ZANZI, Candidate for United States Congress from New York's First Congressional District at his NEW YORK CITY CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF at Midtown Loft, 267 Fifth Avenue (at 29th Street),4th Floor. Cocktails with Italo, Complimentary Full Bar & Hors d'Oeuvres, Minimum Donation: $200 (includes Celebration) 9:00pm - 1:00am Kick-off Celebration Complimentary Full Bar & Music, Minimum Donation: $100. Kindly RSVP with names of all guests to: rsvp@zanzi2006.com by May 11. Please donate in advance online at: www.zanzi2006.com/contribute

May 18, 2006, 6:30 pm: The Metropolitan Republican Club presents a special edition of First Thursday, its informal social and political salon. (Because of the Met Ball on May 5, First Thursday is moved back this month.) $10 at the door for members, $15 for non-members, includes all refreshments. Met Club, 122 East 83rd Street, just west of Lexington.

May 22, 2006, 6:00pm: IRISH TOAST honoring J. CHRISTOPHER CALLAGHAN, Saratoga County Treasurer & Conservative & Republican Candidate for Comptroller of New York State at O'NEILL'S, 729 Third Avenue, New York City, $75. Checks should be made payable to "Callaghan for New York" and can be mailed to PO Box 11256, Albany, NY 12211 RSVP: 518-210-1200. Please visit our website at www.callaghanforcomptroller.com

May 31, 2006, 6:30 pm: Campaign Kickoff Party for Robert Heim, candidate for New York Assembly 65th District(East Side) at JD’s Restaurant (Upstairs Dining Room). 206 East 52nd Street -- Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres and Cash Bar. Suggested Donation: $65. RSVP before 5/26 preferred to Andrew@RobertforNewYork.com, but walk-ins are OK as well.