SFYR June 2010 Happy Hour
After an upbeat and enthusiatic primary season, SFYR members took a well earned break and had a few drinks, with the focus of unifying behind our elected candidates. Our guest speaker was CD-8 primary winner and Republican nominee John Dennis, who emphasied the need to unite and his campaign’s plan for the upcoming general election.
SFYR May 2010 Happy Hour with Special Guest Speaker John Yoo
SFYR was honored to have John Yoo, former Bush administration official, law professor and author, speak to our members. In order to facilitate our larger than normal crowd, we held the May Happy Hour at APT 24, by the Financial District. Mr. Yoo, also known as the only man to make Jon Stewart his bitch, spoke about his book, which analyzed the growing scope of the power of the presidency. Mr. Yoo then took questions and signed copies of his book.
SFYR Giants Game
SFYR made its annual trip to the bleacher seats! We gathered before hand at Peet’s Bar for some beers and SFYR member only BBQ ribs. Then we headed on over to the ball park to watch the Giants beat the Astros. No homeruns came our way, but we had a good time anyway.
CD-8 Republican Primary Debate and After Party
SFYR was one of the co-sponsors of the Congressional debate between John Dennis and Dana Walsh. Held at the Hiriam Johnson State building, the two candidates spent over an hour debating foreign policy and domestic (mainly healthcare) issues. The debate in its entirety can be found in the Media section of our website. SFYR hosted the after party at East Side West. After the debate, SFYR opened our online polls and let our members vote on the SFYR endorsement in the race.
SFYR March 2010 Happy Hour
About 50 SFYRs came out to do some St. Paddy’s day warm up drills. 12 brave individuals took place in our traditional Car Bomb Speed Chug Contest. After a few disputes and after leaving a good sized sip in her glass, Catherine Carr once again, despite her boasting, did not win.
2nd Annual SFYR Charity Date Auction
Once again, SFYR most eligible single’s put themselves up on the auction block to benefit the Janet Pomeroy Center. Over 125 people came to Ruby Skye to bid on our 10 bachelors and bachelorettes. Over $2,500 was raised for the Janet Pomeroy Center. Click below to see photos and press coverage from the event.
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-17485-SF-Nightlife-Photography-Examiner~y2010m3d1-SFYR-Date-Auction-for-the-Jane-Pomeroy-Center-at-Ruby-SkyeSFYR February 2010 Happy Hour
About 40 Republicans started their Mardi Gras at the SFYR Happy Hour, at our new 2010 home East Side West.
SFYR January 2010 Happy Hour and Scott Brown Election Watch Party
About 70 Republicans gathered at our new Happy Hour location, East Side West, to watch election returns from Massachusetts. Happiness and cheering ensued as word spread that Coakley conceded.
SFYR 2009 Christmas Party
The Santa Hats were out in full force as SFYR held its annual Christmas Party at Sinbad’s Restaurant. Over 100 people turned out to hear former NFL star and Secretary of State candidate Damon Dunn and CRP Vice-Chair Tom Del Beccarro share their vision for the future. CYR Chair Jenniffer Rodriguez introduced our 2010 board, and announced that the California Young Republicans would be holding its annual convention and elections February 19-21.
Phonebanking for 10th Congressional District Republican Candidate David Harmer
The San Francisco Young Republicans organizied 4 opportunities to phonebank for Republican David Harmer, who ran for the open Congressional seat in the 10th district against Democrat John Garamendi. Members of the San Francisco Young Republicans made over to 600 phone calls in support of David Harmer. Thank you to Harmeet K. Dhillon, who allowed us to use her office for our first phonebanking opportunity, and Leo Lacayo, who allowed us to use his office for the last three. And a big thanks to the SFYRs who came out and made calls, and who also made the trip to Walnut Creek on the weekends!
May 26, 2009 Lecture with former Reagan Advisor Don DeLutis
On May 26th SFYR hosted a special lecture with Don DeLutis, an economic scholar with a long history of advising Ronald Reagan when he was both Governor and President. DeLutis is also Chairman of Orrell Capital Management, Inc., an independent financial asset management and economic/financial consulting firm.
DeLutis provided a fascinating discussion that covered not just economics, but a whole host of topics relevant to conservatives in the upcoming years.
This event was free for paid SFYR members! Want to know how you can be privy to such perks? See our Membership Perks announcement below.
2009 SFGOP Lincoln Day Dinner with Guest Speakers Steve Poizner and Kevin Ryan
SFYR was out in full force for the SFGOP’s premier event of the year. SFYR purchased and filled two 10 person tables, and had another 10 members spread throughout the other tables. SFYR represented 30 of the 171 attendees that night. Insurance Commissioner and gubernatorial candidate Steve Poizner, while addressing the crowd, commented on the number of Young Republicans in the crowd. Below please find pictures of our SFYR members at the dinner.
One of the SFYR tables
The second SFYR table
Four SFYR ladies in their finest
The SFYR Board with SFGOP Chairman Howard Epstein
Steve Poizner Regional Chair Darcy Linn, SFGOP Chairman Howard Epstein, SFYR President Ed Sheppard, and Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner
Steve Poizner addressing 171 Republicans in San Francisco
Kevin Ryan addressing 171 Republicans in San Francisco
2009 February Happy Hour and Charity Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction
8 brave souls put aside their fear and pride and stood up on the auction in order to benefit the Janet Pomery Center. Dates being auctioned off included tickets to the Giants night opener, romantic dinners, and tickets to Wicked. SFYR raised over $1,200 for the Center, and hopes that people all over San Francisco will continue to support the Center.
Probably the best dressed bachelor of the evening
Another happy winning bidder!
The Chairman of the Janet Pomery Center, his wife and members of the SFYR board
