NYYRC May Political Forum

Thursday, May 11, 2006
Our Speakers

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 NY Sun and former head speechwriter for Mayor Giuliani. Mr. Avlon 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.

Date: Thursday, May 11, 2006
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
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

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