Relax, mix, mingle and network with other like minded young professionals…

Who: Young & Young Thinking Republicans

When: Wednesday, March 25th from 5:30pm – 8:00pm

Where: Alto Lounge
728 Copeland Street, Pittsburgh 15232 (Shadyside)

Why: Meet Pennsylvania’s next Supreme Court Justice and network with other young professionals like you…

Cost: No Entrance Fee

RSVP to info@YRAC.org

or on   FACEBOOK

Relax, mix, mingle and network with other like minded young professionals…

This will be our first event of 2009 as our Judicial forum was canceled due to typical Pittsburgh weather in January… We will outline some of the events you can expect for the year and ways you can get involved, but since this is the first event of the year the important part will just to get a chance to know each other.

Also, you will have the opportunity to obtain, sign or notirize petitions for endorsed candidates for Superior, Supreme & Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, the Court of Common Please of Allegheny County and City of Pittsburgh offices.

Who: Young & Young Thinking Republicans

When: Wednesday, February 25th from 5:30pm – 8:00pm

Where: Alto Lounge
728 Copeland Street, Pittsburgh 15232 (Shadyside)

Why: Network with other young professionals like you…

Cost: No Entrance Fee

RSVP to info@YRAC.org

or on   FACEBOOK

Relax, mix, mingle and network with other like minded young professionals…

Join us as we host a Happy Hour giving you the opportunity to meet the Republican Candidates or representatives for Superior, Supreme & Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania and the Court of Common Please of Allegheny County.  All Republican Judicial Candidates have been invited.

Update: Judge Paul Panepinto Candidate for Supreme Court & Judge Temp Candidate for Superior Court have confirmed there attendance.  

Who:
Judicial Candidates
State Committee Members
County Committee Members
Young Republicans & Other Like Minded Individuals.

When: Wednesday, January 28th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Where: Alto Lounge
728 Copeland Street, Pittsburgh 15232 (Shadyside)

Why: Meet your Republican Judicial Candidates and gather together as we revamp for 2009!

Cost: No Entrance Fee

RSVP to info@YRAC.org

Already confirmed to attend:

• Judge Paul Panepinto, Candidate for Supreme Court
• Justin Lokay, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
• Tom Baker, Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Stan Caldwell, U.S. Senate
• Nate Locklin, PPG Industries
• Christa Meeder, Consultant
• Jason Davidek, McKeesport H.S.
• Nate Cercone
• Mike Dolan, Voyager Jet
• Kim Hanson, K&L Gates
• Brian Kile, Grenen & Birsic
• Dan Garcia, University of Pittsburgh
• Daniel Soltesz, Senator Jane Orie
• Shendy Hershfield, California University
• Courtney Curotola, Curotola Insurance Group
• Nick Maddamma, U.S. Department of Labor
• Jennifer Baker, Baker Gas Inc.
• Mike Baker, Baker Gas Inc.
• Kathy Bachman
• Maryam Muhammad
• Andrew Maul, The Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority
• Melanie Spigelmeyer, Oakland Business Improvement District
• Elizabeth Szabo, University of Pittsburgh
• Mike Rompala, Valspar
• Matthew Hilliard, University of Pittsburgh
• Carsen Nesbitt, University of Pittsburgh
• Danielle Tyson, Leadership Pittsburgh
• Rachael Capobianco, Alfredo’s Salon
• Molly Lurie-Marino, Duquesne University
• Bob Salera, University of Pittsburgh
• Bob Jurgovsky, Dicks Inc.
• Sam Urick, UPMC

Join the YRs October 16 for Martinis with Senator Arlen Specter

Join us for an Presidential Election update from U.S. Senator Arlen Specter while enjoying free Martinis and food.

Who: All registered Republicans between the ages of 18 and 40 & young thinking Republicans

When: Thursday, October 16, 2008 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Matrix, 7 East Station Square
Pittsburgh PA, 15219

Why: Social Networking, Political Discourse, Get involved, or just relax and have fun

Cost: Free for dues paying YR Members, $20 for all others

RSVP to info@YRAC.org

Already confirmed to attend:

• U.S. Senator Arlen Specter
• Justin Lokay, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
• Scott Hoeflich, U.S. Senate
• Tom Baker, Healthy Teens Inc.
• Stan Caldwell, U.S. Senate
• Nate Locklin, PPG Industries
• Christa Meeder
• Tiffany Iriana, Republican State Committee
• Bobby Campbell, The Ferratus Group
• Andrew Turkish
• Stephen Jason
• Mike Dolan, Voyager Jet
• Kim Hanson, K&L Gates
• Brian Kile, Grenen & Birsic
• Leann Petrilla, Morella & Associates
• Jason Harrier, Kacvinsky, LLC
• Daniel Soltesz, PA Senate
• Shendy Hershfield, California Univeristy
• Joseph Kleppick
• Courtney Dalessandro, University of Pittsburgh
• Brooke Meininger
• Brian Cloonan
• Bob Jurgovsky, Dicks Inc.
• Joe Papp
• Courtney Curotola, Curotola Insurance Group
• Erin Stern, Alto Lounge
• Pamela Augustine, Grand Concourse
• David Sykut, Guitar Center
• Nick Maddamma, U.S. Department of Labor
• Diane Young, Valspar
• Jennifer Baker, Baker Gas Inc.
• Mike Baker, Baker Gas Inc.
• Sarah Guenther
• Aaron Kirow, North Shore Mortgage Corp.
• Arianne Gallagher, Children’s Hospital
• Matt Vargo
• Jack Basilone
• Melanie Spigelmeyer
• Michael Marsula
• Jim Kaiser
• Carl Olsen
• Rob McCarney
• Andrew Pirring
• Alex Copeland
• Kenneth Hager
• Dan Garcia, University of Pittsburgh
• Criag Palilla, Target Inc.
• Nate Cercone
• David Fintan Onufer
• Ernest Blackwell
• Danielle Phillips
• Dorothy Alanna Fink
• Scott Kerschbaumer, ESSpa Kozmetika Organic Skincare
• Frank M. Spoto, Jr., Esq.
• Sam Urick, Mercy Hospital
• Sarah Marshalek, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
• Ryan McGregor
• Colleen Leary, The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society
• Brian Wiles
• Ryan Locaitis
• Ryan Boushell
• Nick Sherman, NRS Consulting
• Aaron Houser
• Patricia Lieb
• Mike Rompala
• Phil Clabaugh
• Stephanie Garbe

Join the YRs September 24 for a Party in honor of Governor Sarah Palin!

This month’s YR Happy Hour is a party in honor of Vice Presidential nominee Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska. Join us for a fun party with Alaska themed drinks and wear your Palin gear if you have it.

Who: All registered Republicans between the ages of 18 and 40 & young thinking Republicans

When: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Where: Alto Lounge, 728 Copeland Street, Shadyside

Why: Social Networking, Political Discourse, Get involved, or just relax and have fun

Cost: ENTRY IS FREE!!!

RSVP to info@YRAC.org

Already Confirmed to Attend:

• Justin Lokay, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
• Tom Baker, Healthy Teens Inc.
• Courtney Curotola, Curotola Insurance Group
• Christa Meeder, Political Consultant
• Mike Dolan, Voyager Jet Center
• Stan Caldwell, U.S. Senator Arlen Specter
• Brian Kile, Grenen & Birsic, P.C.
• Michelle Fisher Reyes, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
• Nick Maddamma, U.S. Department of Labor
• Dorian Adeyemi, Carnegie Mellon
• Shendy Herhfield, California University
• Craig Palilla, Target Inc.
• Andrew Turkish
• Kim Hanson, K&L Gates
• Paul Ruffolo, Ruffolo & Associates, LLP
• Daniel Soltesz, Senator Jane Clare Orie
• Danielle Tyson, Leadership Pittsburgh
• Nate Locklin, PPG Industries
• Lauren Lo Hornyak, Cambridge Venture Partners
• Dan Garcia, University of Pittsburgh
• Kim Wisniewski, University of Pittsburgh
• Teddy Gladkowski, Dollar Bank
• Bob Jurgovsky, Dicks Corp.
• Alexis Parker, Jacobson Consulting Applications, Inc.
• Melissa Mancosh, Upper St. Clair School District
• Arianne Gallagher
• Dorian Adeyemi, Carnegie Mellon
• Matt McCarty
• Meghan Fitzpatrick, PNC

This month’s YR Happy Hour special guest is Republican Majority Whip Senator Jane Clare Orie. Join Senator Orie as she updates us on pending legislation and the current election cycle, while enjoying stimulating conversations and cocktails with like-minded friends.

Who: All registered Republicans between the ages of 18 and 40 & young thinking Republicans
When: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 from 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Where: Alto Lounge, 728 Copeland Street, Shadyside
Why: Social Networking, Political Discourse, Get involved, or just relax and have fun

Cost: ENTRY IS FREE!!!

RSVP to info@YRAC.org

Already Confirmed to Attend:

• Senator Jane Clare Orie
• Justin Lokay, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
• Tom Baker, Healthy Teens Inc.
• Courtney Curotola, Curotola Insurance Group
• Christa Meeder, Political Consultant
• Mike Dolan, Voyager Jet Center
• Stan Caldwell, U.S. Senator Arlen Specter
• Brian Kile, Grenen & Birsic, P.C.
• Michelle Fisher Reyes, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
• Nick Maddamma, U.S. Department of Labor
• Meghan Jones-Rolla, Meyer Darragh
• Nick Sherman, NRS Consulting
• Joe Papp
• Joseph Ronald Kleppick
• Daniel Soltesz, Senator Jane Clare Orie
• Audrey Rasmussen, Senator Jane Clare Orie
• Nate Locklin, NSABP
• Kim Hanson, K&L Gates
• Devin McGee
• Natalie Martz
• Danielle Tyson, Leadership Pittsburgh
• Seth Zimmerman, Keevican Weiss Bauerle & Hirsch LLC
• Matt McIntosh, Mitsubishi Electric
• Carla Tyson
• Meghan Fisher, PPG
• Lisa Hanson
• Melanie Spigelmeyer, Institute for Higher Education Management

Fresh activists can revive GOP, local leaders say

By David Brown
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Sunday, June 15, 2008

Local Republicans are hoping an effort to recruit more young people will reinvigorate the party’s base in Allegheny County.

A similar effort in Westmoreland County is credited with boosting GOP numbers by nearly 30,000 voters over the past decade.

The work of young activists helped put the party’s finances back in the black and will be the key to reviving the party, said Allegheny County Republican Chairman Jim Roddey, who six months ago took the helm of an organization that was battered and broke. A push to expand the base among young people is a critical goal.

“We can’t keep riding the same horses year after year,” said Roddey, 75, of Oakmont. “I’m doing this for one more year. When I leave, I want to see a lot of fresh faces and a lot of new energy.”

Standouts among those shaping the new face of the party in Allegheny County, according to Roddey and others, are:

• Justin Lokay, 27, a two-term councilman for East McKeesport and chairman of the county Young Republicans.

• Meghan Jones, 33, of Bethel Park, an attorney who volunteers her communication skills for GOP causes.

• Tom Baker, 29, of Greenfield, an author and youth activist who recently was elected vice chairman of the Southwestern Republican Caucus and chairman of the state Young Republicans.

• Jason Davidek, 29, a Fawn supervisor in the fifth year of a six-year term.

 To read more click here…

This month’s YR Happy Hour is a special Memorial Day celebration with Iraq war veteran Senator John Pippy. Join Senator Pippy for a pre-game party before the first home Penguins’ game of the Stanley Cup finals, while enjoying stimulating conversations and cocktails with like-minded friends.

Who: All registered Republicans between the ages of 18 and 40 & young thinking Republicans
When: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 from 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Where: Alto Lounge, 728 Copeland Street, Shadyside
Why: Social Networking, Political Discourse, Get involved, or just relax and have fun

Cost: ENTRY IS FREE!!!

RSVP to info@YRAC.org

Already Confirmed to Attend:

• Senator John Pippy
• Mark DeSantis, Former Candidate for Mayor of Pittsburgh
• Justin Lokay, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
• Tom Baker, Healthy Teens Inc.
• Jason Davidek, Candidate for State House
• Courtney Curotola, Curotola Insurance Group
• Christa Meeder, Political Consultant
• Mike Dolan, Voyager Jet Center
• Stan Caldwell, U.S. Senator Arlen Specter
• Monica Douglas, Republican Committee Allegheny County
• Mark Bursic, Political Technology
• Brian Kile, Grenen & Birsic, P.C.
• Michelle Fisher Reyes, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
• Jason Harrier, Kacvinsky, LLC
• Leann Petrilla, Morella & Associates
• Nick Maddamma, U.S. Department of Labor
• Luke Bruss
• Danielle Tyson, Leadership Pittsburgh
• Bryson Datt, Dapper Baldasare
• Randy Cole, Duquesne University
• Seth Zimmerman, Keevican Weiss Bauerie & Hirsch LLC
• Will Thomeier, Office of Senator John Pippy
• Daniel Heckert
• Elisabeth Heckert
• Sam Urick, Mercy Hospital
• Nick Urick, McMillen Urick, Tocci, Fouse, Jones
• Ryan Miner, Duquesne University
• Brandon Miller, Aardvark Adaptive Modifications
• Mary Meinert
• Joseph Kleppick, Candidate for School Board City of Pittsburgh
• Nick Sherman, NRS Consulting
• Lauren Hornyak
• Devin McGee
• Kate Slomer
• Tyler Bononno, Corporate Environmental Solutions
• Alicia Collins, People With Hart
• Betsie Mozurak. Hartwood Learning Center
• Sharon Donnick
• Michelle Schopp
• Stephen Kovach, BNY Mellon
• Cate Nied, Federated Investors
• Matt Campion, Office of Senator John Pippy
• Brian Fox

The game will begin at approximately 8:18p.m. You can stay and watch it at Alto after the happy hour, or check out one of these local suggestions:

• Doc’s Place, 5442 Walnut St, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
• Shadyside Saloon, 5741 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
• Buffalo Blues, 216 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
• Union Grill, 413 S Craig St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
• Peter’s Pub, 116 Oakland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
• Gator’s, 4624 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
• Roland’s, 1904 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
• McFadden’s, 211 North Shore Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Come enjoy stimulating conversations and cocktails with like-minded friends about the up coming election.

Who: All registered Republicans between the ages of 18 and 40 & young thinking Republicans
When: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 from 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Where: Alto Lounge, 728 Copeland Street, Shadyside
Why: Social Networking, Political Discourse, Get involved, or just relax and have fun

Cost: ENTRY IS FREE!!!

RSVP to info@YRAC.org

Already Confirmed to Attend:

• Melissa Hart, Former Congresswoman
• Justin Lokay, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
• Tom Baker, Healthy Teens Inc.
• Courtney Curotola, Curotola Insurance Group
• Christa Meeder, Political Consultant
• Mike Dolan, Voyager Jet Center
• Alicia Collins, People With Hart
• Stan Caldwell, U.S. Senator Arlen Specter
• Monica Douglas, Republican Committee Allegheny County
• Mark Bursic, Political Technology
• Brian Kile, Grenen & Birsic, P.C.
• Michelle Fisher Reyes, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
• Jason Harrier, Kacvinsky, LLC
• Leann Petrilla, Morella & Associates
• Nick Maddamma, U.S. Department of Labor
• Andrea Elias
• Richard Elias
• Justin Kontul, Reed Smith, LLC
• Maria Villiotti, Girl Scouts of Pennsylvania
• Kim Hanson, K&L Gates
• Molly Lurie-Marino, Duquesne University
• Samantha Murison
• Lauren Hornyak
• L. Hayword
• Meghan Jones-Rolla, Meyer Darragh
• Deron Rolla
• Ryan Colombo, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
• Elizabeth Colombo
• Ryan Miner, Duquesne University
• Joe Carnicella
• Lorrie Nogrady
• Cate Nied, Federated Investors, Inc.
• Meghan Fisher, PPG Industries, Inc.
• Danielle Tyson, Leadership Pittsburgh
• Chris Metz, Republican Committee Allegheny County
• Brian Fox
• MJ Treacy
• Alyssa Deluca
• Bonnie Cecil
• Brandon Cecil
• Bryan Durkin
• David Wingenroth
• Anthony J. Giaramita, Esquire, Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti
• Ernest Blackwell, Duquesne University
• David S. Viszlay
• Gabby Boldizar, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
• Jaime Szoszorek, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
• Darcy Dayton, Lawrence D. Brudy & Assoc.
• Jennie Culver, Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Gale Noonan
• Stacey Puskar
• Daniel Heckert
• Elisabeth Heckert

When: April 7, 5:30PM - 6:45PM

Where: Papa J’s Restaurant, 200 E Main Street, Carnegie, PA 15106

Why: Help your team get excited for the big debate!