Massachusetts Federation of Young Republicans

Hawaiian Night — Come get Lei’D at the MassYR Phonebank for Gabriel Gomez!

massyrs — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:46:23 +0000

No need to rub your eyes, you read it right, it’s ‘Hawiian Night’ at the Gomez for U.S. Senate phonebank as the MassYRs take over the campaign phonebank this Wednesday night from 5-8PM.

The theme is Hawaiian Luau so come dressed in your favorite or least favorite Hawaiian shirt or in a grass skirt.

All volunteers will receive a complimentary LEI from us!

We will also have a spread of luau themed snacks to help keep you going!

With less than 45 days until the Special Election, its all hands on deck as we kick off our weekly YR phonebank night to elect Gabriel Gomez to the United States Senate. Election Day is Tuesday, June 25th.

First time volunteers are welcome and encouraged to attend. Phones, call script and training will be provided. Come for an hour or for the whole time. We’ll be there!

First round is on us after at Not Your Average Joe’s for ALL volunteers!***

(located around the block from Gomez HQ)

RSVP or Questions? Email Ross at RHemminger@gomezforma.com.

This event is open to members and non-members.

Gomez for U.S. Senate HQ is located in Watertown at 51 Water Street (2nd Floor).

Free Parking is available; Accessible by MBTA.

Join us for the 2013 MFYR Convention!

massyrs — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:28:59 +0000

Young Republicans from around the state will come together for the 2013 Massachusetts Federation of Young Republicans Convention on May 11, 2013 in Watertown, Massachusetts.

Young Republicans are key to: Growing the Party! Renewing our Base! Winning Elections! The MFYR State Convention convenes once a year to focus on the critical role Young Republicans play in the future of the GOP. It is also a great time to network, exchange ideas, and build lasting friendships.

2013 MASSACHUSETTS FEDERATION OF YOUNG REPUBLICANS
ANNUAL CONVENTION & STRAW POLL

Saturday, May 11th at Gabriel Gomez for U.S. Senate Campaign Headquarters

Located at 51 Water Street, Watertown MA (Free Parking available; Accessible by MBTA)

2013 AGENDA

10:00AM Onsite Registration and 2014 Gubernatorial Straw Poll. Cost: $15 at door (includes straw poll ballot, lunch)

10:30AM Massachusetts Federation of Young Republican Executive Business

Chair Report
Executive Board Elections (To vote you must be a registered Republican in Massachusetts and have paid MFYR membership dues by March 31, 2013.)

11:10PM Keynote Address.

Gabriel Gomez, Republican Candidate for United States Senate

11:30PM Future of the Massachusetts Republican Party.

Kirsten Hughes, Massachusetts Republican Party Chairman & Young Republican

11:50PM Young Republicans in Action.

Leah Cole, State Representative from Peabody & Young Republican

12:00PM Lunch with Special Guest speakers from Young Republican National Federation.

Jason Weingartner, New York Young Republican Chair & Candidate for YRNF (YRNOW)

Jim Fossell, Maine Young Republican Chair & Candidate for YRNF (YRNEXT)

1:00PM Interactive Workshop: Grassroots Campaigning. Grassroots Workshop will focus on door-knocking and phonebanking – the most effective ways of identifying voters who are committed to voting for our GOP candidates. Doorknocking is the key to Victory! Those who try it for the first time are usually surprised by the pleasant reception they receive. If you feel that door-knocking and phone-banking are not your forte, other grassroots activities will be discussed. Trainer: Ryan Chamberland, Leah Cole campaign manager & Blackstone Valley Selectman.

1:50PM Closing & Announcement of the Straw Poll Winner.

2:00PM Adjournment.

Massachusetts Young Republican New Member Mixer in BOSTON!

massyrs — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:02:21 +0000

If you’re between the ages of 18-40 and live or work in the Greater Boston area, then you should definitely make your way to the UPSTAIRS BAR at Abby Lane to enjoy some good ‘ol handcrafted food and cocktails! The fun starts at 5:30PM!

We’ll be hearing from three of our MassYR members, one from each candidate’s campaign, about why they support Gabriel Gomez, Mike Sullivan, or Dan Winslow to be the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate! This will be a really fun way to hear about all 3 Republican candidates.

Details: Young Republican New Member Mixer in BOSTON!

Thursday, April 11th Time: 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Location: Abby Lane (255 Tremont Street, Boston, MA)

Contact: Katie Regan

Email: massyrs@gmail.com

Complimentary hot & cold appetizers, Cash Bar, & great networking with like-minded folks!

This membership mixer event is FREE for members who renew or register on or before April 11th. Save time at the door by visiting our online membership website to register: www.mfyrmembership.eventbrite.com.

WATCH/LISTEN LIVE: “How to Save the MassGOP” featuring MassYRs!

massyrs — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:48:39 +0000

Katie Regan, Chairman and Jeff Semon will be representing the Massachusetts Young Republicans at the upcoming symposium on the future of Massachusetts Republican Party by talk radio host Michael Graham!

“HOW TO SAVE THE MASSACHUSETTS GOP”

A three-hour symposium on the future of the Massachusetts Republican Party in the Bay State, featuring candidates, consultants, pollsters, journalists, activists and grassroots Republican voters.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Noon-3pm
F1 Boston
290 Wood Road
Braintree, MA 02184

If Massachusetts is going to have a viable two-party system, then the Republican Party needs a statewide strategy for attracting more voters and expanding the party’s overall appeal. Hunting for a “magic bullet” candidate who can win despite being a Republican simply isn’t enough.

The goal of this symposium is to get candidates, activists, campaign professionals and regular Republican voters together to talk about strategies for the party as a whole and help all GOP candidates become more competitive in 2014.

This symposium will be broadcast live on the New England Talk Network, Noon-3pm.

Panel topics will include:

•“What Are The Lessons Of 2010 and 2012?”

•“Can A Massachusetts Republican Be…A REPUBLICAN?”

•“A Winning MA GOP Candidate Looks Like This…”

• “Young People Will Vote Republican, And Here’s Why:”

•“Pulling The Press: How MA Media View The GOP”Scheduled participants include (note–some of these are tentative):

•Former GOP Gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker

•Former GOP Auditor candidate Mary Connaughton

•The GOP candidates in the US Senate primary

•Former MA State Party Chairman Jim Rappaport

•President Of Greater Boston Tea Party, Christine Morabito •Edward J. Dooley, Massachusetts Alliance of College Republicans

•Republican State Representative Shaunna O’Connell

•Katie Regan, Chairman, Massachusetts Federation of Young Republicans

•(Via phone) US Senator Rand Paul

•(Via phone) Pollster Scott RasmussenThe symposium will be followed by a Candidate’s School for citizens interested in seeking office for the first time, led by Holly Robichaud of Tuesday Associates, from 6-9pm, also at F1 Boston in Braintree. To register, email Michael@Michaelgraham.com

For more information:
Rob Eno, Red Mass Group: Robeno@RedMassGroup.com
Edward Dooley, Massachusetts Alliance of College Republicans: Dooley.EdwardJ@gmail.com
Michael Graham, the New England Talk Network: Michael@MichaelGraham.com

MassYR 2013 Winter Meeting

massyrs — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:34:28 +0000

The Massachusetts Young Republican Federation Executive Committee will hold its 2013 Winter Meeting on Saturday, March 23 from 1:30-4:30PM at the Brookline Public Library (Main Library: Conference Room).

Meeting is open to interested young adults and young professionals from across the state.

Official dues-paying members are encouraged to attend. (2013 Membership Dues can be paid online by visiting http://www.mfyrmembership.eventbrite.com).

Following the meeting we will head to The Village Smokehouse a few blocks down in Brookline Village for drinks and appetizers.

The meeting will include discussions about the ideas/recommendations suggested in the newly released RNC report: Growth & Opportunity Project, the upcoming elections in MA (U.S. Senate Special, Leah Cole for State Rep., and local city & town), open MFYR executive committee positions, and re-establishing standing committees (let us know if you’d like to lead or join one of our new committees). Additionally we will be discussing the YRNF National Convention taking place in Mobile, AL this July. More details to come soon.

We hope to see many of you this Saturday in Brookline!!

- MFYR Executive Committee Team

Katie Regan – Chairman, Ross Hemminger – Vice Chairman, Keith Messina – Treasurer, Ryan Fattman – National Committeeman, Andrea Lance – National Committeewomen, Jeff Semon – Communications Director, Ryan Chamberland – Political Director, Amanda Copeland – Central MassYR Regional Director, Aaron Davenport – Western MassYR Regional Director, Joe Zarella – South Shore MassYR Regional Director, Teddy Dooley – Greater Boston MassYR Regional Director, and Sean O’Brien – North Shore YR Regional Director.

** Effective June 9, 2012 the Massachusetts Federation of Young Republicans is now governed as a statewide organization (local clubs/chapters have been dissolved). A copy of the Resolution can be viewed under “MFYR Convention” by visiting massyrs.org. YR members that paid dues to their local club had their membership transferred to the MFYR at no additional charge. For those interested in building a local YR chapter in your region please contact us at MASSYRS@GMAIL.COM to receive the MFYR Documentation Package and learn more on how to charter a YR Chapter.

MFYR 2013 Winter Board Meeting

massyrs — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:37:50 +0000

SAVE THE DATE!

Massachusetts Young Republicans

2013 Winter Board Meeting

will be held on Saturday, March 23rd

from 1:30-4:30PM

At Brookline Public Library.

All YR members are encouraged to attend!

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER: GBYR Winter Social & New Member Mixer!

massyrs — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:29:31 +0000

3/7 GBYR Event: POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER.

Once we have a new date will send an update. Stay safe.

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Greater Boston Young Republican Winter Social & New Member Mixer!

Thursday, March 7th from 5:30PM-8PM

at Abby Lane

255 Tremont Street, Boston MA.

RSVP: Teddy Dooley at massyrs@gmail.com.

Suggested Donation: $10.00-$40.00
Donation of $25.00 or more will include (1) Ticket and 2013 MFYR membership ($60.00+ in value)**

** SPECIAL OFFER: Any member who joins or renews during one of the four mixer events will receive a reduced membership rate of $25.00 (normally $50.00). To check out the MFYR membership advantages and to register online please visit our membership registration website:www.MFYRmembership.eventbrite.com.

Please contact Katie Regan at MASSYRS@GMAIL.COM for more information. RSVP is not required but appreciated.

Massachusetts Federation of Young Republicans Executive Leadership Team
Katie, Ross, Keith, Kate, Ryan F., Andrea, Ryan C., Brad W., Amanda, Aaron, Sean, Joe, & Teddy

Paint It Red! — MassYRs Deploy to Peabody for GOP Nominee!

massyrs — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:35:06 +0000

Join the MassYRs as we head up to the 12th Essex District in Peabody on Saturday, March 9th.

We have two great candidates running in the Republican primary for the 12th Essex (Peabody area) State Representative Special Election: Leah Cole for State Representative and Greg Bunn for State Representative !! We encourage you to check them both out and get involved with one of their campaigns. Primary will take place on March 5th followed by the Special Election on April 2nd.

MFYRs will be going Door-to-Door for the eventual Republican nominee on Saturday, March 9th, 2013. We will have maps of the key precincts and pre-bundled literature. It is only by personally contacting the voters that we can win this seat.

Paint It Red! — MassYRs Deploy to Peabody for GOP Nominee!

10:00-11:00AM: Breakfast and New Volunteer Training at Reds Kitchen & Tavern

(located at Newburry Street, Route 1.)

11:00AM: Go Time!

Lunchbreak

4/5:00PM: Cocktails/Dinner at Capone’s Restaurant and Bar

(located at 147 Summit Street, Peabody, MA 01960)

Whether a MFYR member or not, please join us on Saturday March 9th and let’s turn the 12th Essex RED!

** To join the MFYR “PAINT IT RED” Team on March 9th contact Jeff Semon at jeffsemonma@gmail.com or Sean O’Brien at sean.obrien38@gmail.com.**

–

Katie Regan, Chairman

Massachusetts Federation of Young Republicans

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South Shore YR Mixer with special guest Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Dan Winslow!

massyrs — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:33:48 +0000

Dear Friend:

We are looking forward to seeing many new and old faces *tonight* at the Young Republican New Member Mixer down on the South Shore in Plymouth. We’ve had a great time meeting YR folks from the North Shore and from Central and Western Mass and we are expecting the South Shore Mixer will be just as fun!

If this is your first Young Republican (YR) event – shoot us a message and we’ll be sure to introduce you around to everyone!

We are also very excited to annouce that U.S. Senate hopeful Dan Winslow will be attending the YR Mixer tonight and speaking at 7:30PM ~ You won’t want to miss it! The other potential candidates Gabriel Gomez and Michael Sullivan have been invited and we hope they will come by too!

If you haven’t signed GOP nominations yet then be sure to stop by Sam Diego’s! We will have nomination papers for Dan Winslow, Gabriel Gomez, and Michael Sullivan. You can sign one or you can sign them all.

Event Details:
Thursday, February 21st from 6:30-9PM
South Shore Young Republican Winter Social & New Member Mixer
@ Sam Diego’s in Plymouth
located at 51 Main Street Plymouth, MA 02360

Feel free to contact me directly via e-mail at 2010akr@gmail.com with any questions.

–
Katie Regan, Chairman
Massachusetts Federation of Young Republicans

MassYRs Executive Leadership Team
Katie, Ross, Keith, Kate, Ryan F., Andrea, Ryan C., Jeff, Brad W., Amanda, Aaron, Sean, Joe, & Teddy

RESCHEDULED to 2/21/2013 due to weather: South Shore YR Mixer

massyrs — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:09:44 +0000

Over the next three weeks we are featuring four new member mixers on varying days of the week and at various locations around Massachusetts – there should be an event that is convenient for everyone.

As our group, continues to play an ever growing role in getting the “40 and under” voting population actively engaged in the local, state and national political scene – We invite you to come find out what MFYR membership is all about!

Please plan to join us for one (or more!) of the following events:

Thursday, January 24th, 6:00-9:00 PM Jillians – Worcester, MA 315 Grove Street Worcester, MA 01605 Contact: Amanda Copeland, Central Mass YR Regional Director

Saturday, January 26th, 6:00-9:00 PM Tavern on the Square – Salem, MA 189 Washington Street Salem, MA 01970 Contact: Sean O’Brien, North Shore YR Regional Director

Wednesday, January 30th, 6:30-9:30 PM Samuels at the Basketball Hall of Fame – Springfield, MA 1000 West Columbus Avenue Springfield, MA 01105 Contact: Aaron Davenport, Western Mass YR Regional Director

Thursday, February 7th, 6:30-9:00 PM Sam Diegos – Plymouth, MA 51 Main Street Plymouth, MA 02360 Contact: Christian Greve, MFYR Executive Director

Suggested Donation: $10.00-$40.00 Donation of $25.00 or more will include (1) Ticket & 2013 MFYR membership ($60.00+ in value)

Contact Katie Regan at MASSYRS@GMAIL.COM for more information. RSVP is not required but appreciated.

MassYRs Executive Leadership Team

Katie, Ross, Keith, Kate, Ryan F., Andrea, Christian, Ryan C., Brad W., Amanda, Aaron, Sean, Joe, & Teddy

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