2005

January 13, 2005

Joel Mowbray of National Review spoke with the Club about international affairs and his experiences in covering the State Department and how the department works independent from the executive branch.

February 10, 2005

Henry Stern, former Parks Commissioner under Mayor Giuliani and Mayor Koch and former New York City Council in the 1970s, discussed New York City Politics and New York Civic a website he founded to address "good and bad" government initiatives.

March 10, 2005

Stephen J. Milloy, the publisher of JunkScience.com spoke of today's faulty scientific data and analysis used by special interest groups to advance, and often hide, their true agendas.

April 14, 2005

Dr. Herb London, President of the Hudson Institute and former candidate for NYC Mayor, NYS Comptroller and NYS Governor, addressed the current state of the Republican Party in New York State.

Star Parker, President of the Coalition on Urban Renewal and Education and author of the book "Uncle Sam's Plantation" also addressed the club.

May 12, 2005

Hon. Patrick Manning, New York State Assemblyman from Dutchess County, discussed StandTall New York, his online collection of essays on state government issues and discussions on Albany current events.

June 9, 2005

Niger Innis, National Spokesman for the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE). Mr. Innis spoke about the President Bush's ongoing battle to get nominees appointed to the US Circuit Court such as Janice Rogers Brown and William Pryor.

Mayoral candidate, Steve Shaw, addressed the need for a more fiscally conservative approach to New York City government.

July 14, 2005

Fred Siegel, syndicated columnist for the New York Post, spoke about his new book, "The Prince Of The City: Giuliani, New York And The Genius Of American Life."

August 11, 2005

Nicole Gelinas, contributing editor to the Manhattan Institutes, "City Journal", spoke to the YR about city government's recent failed policies under the current administration and City Council.

Jay Golub, Democrat and Conservative candidate for Public Advocate presented his platform for the office currently held by Betsy Gottbaum.

Michael Benjamin, former 2004 US Senate candidate spoke about his new PAC to bring reform to New York State government.

September 8, 2005

With the coming fourth anniversary of September 11, 2001, the New York Young Republican club presented reflections from the people who reported on the scene with Fox News Channel Anchorman Jon Scott and Fox News Radio's NY Correspondent/Anchor Robyn Walensky Co-Author "Covering Catastrophe - Broadcast Journalists Report 9-11-01"

Leaders of the Twin Towers Memorial Foundation presented their alternative vision for the ground zero memorial that does not include the so called "International Freedom Center."

October 11, 2005

John Spencer, candidate for US Senate, addresssed the New York Young Republican Club about his campaign and what it will take to beat Senator Hillary Clinton. He also told the club what it was like to be the underdog behind the more notable names in the race. He spoke about winning a seat in the Yonkers City Council and eventually getting elected Mayor to the third largest city in New York State.

Phil Orenstein informed club members of the "Academic Bill of Rights", a bill supported by the State Senate, which would protect students from Professors who do not share the same ideology as their students.

November 10, 2005

Alan Skorski, author of the new book, "...Pants on Fire: How Al Franken Lies, Smears and Deceives" told the packed room of Young Republicans about his research on liberal commentator, Al Franken.

Sergeant Joseph Skelly of the 411th Civil Affairs Reserve Battalion addressed the club after returning from Iraq and bringing freedom to the country. Sergeant Skelly was awarded the Bronze Star this past summer in support of the First Infantry Division in Baquba.

December 8, 2005

Bret Schundler, 2005 NJ Gubernatorial candidate spoke about how New York republicans can bring issues to the table in a largely dominated Democratic town.

Mr. Schundler discussed how he plans to fight for what's right in New Jersey politics.

Ed Cox, former 2006 US Senate candidate told the club members about Sen. Hillary Clinton and how she has not fulfilled her promise to New York State.