See you tonight!

Join us for our September Meeting!


We are thrilled to announce our September speaker, Young Republican and OCYR 2022 Candidate of the Year, Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez!


Assemblywoman Sanchez is a trailblazer and long time friend of the Young Republicans, serving on the California Young Republican Federation Executive Board and previously as the Executive Director of the California Women’s Leadership Association. Now she is in Sacramento, serving as a taxpayer advocate, fighting for parental rights and being a leading voice for local control.


Joining us on Monday will be our friend, and long time supporter, Aliso Viejo Councilman Mike Munzing, and the wonderful, and newly elected, San Clemente Councilman Victor Cabral!


Enjoy some drinks and appetizers while networking with fellow young conservative professionals and engage with local Republican leaders and activists.


OCYR Members: FREE (Use PROMO CODE: missionviejo)


Non-Members: $15


WHEN: Monday, September 25th, 2023


WHERE: Costello's Neighborhood Tavern, 27567 Puerta Real, Mission Viejo, CA 92691


TIME: 6:00PM


Questions? Email us at [email protected]



Register Now To Attend & Invite a Friend!

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Convention events this week!

Lead YR Slate Mixer


Lead YR is a slate running for leadership of the California Young Republicans. Come meet with the candidates, including our very own Austin Edsell running for Vice Chair, Kristen Valle for Membership Director, Julian de la O for Southern Regional Vice Chair, and David Libertella for General Counsel.


This is a free event, appetizers included, no host bar. Paid parking at Downtown Disney.


WHEN: Thursday, September 28th, 2023


WHERE: Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar, 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802



TIME: 6 PM - 8 PM

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A Grand Old Party!


The Orange County Young Republicans have teamed up the Orange County Republican Party and other leaders to host a reception at CRP Convention!


This is a free event, cash bar. Paid parking at Anaheim Marriott.


WHEN: Friday, September 29th, 2023


WHERE: Anaheim Marriott, Platinum Ballroom 9,

700 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA, 92802



TIME: 9 PM - Midnight

California Young Republican Election


Every two years, Young Republicans from up and down the State to elect the executive board of the California Young Republican Federation. Our very own Austin Edsell is running for Vice Chair, Kristen Valle for Membership Director, Julian de la O for Southern Regional Vice Chair, and David Libertella for General Counsel.


This is a free event. Paid parking at Anaheim Marriott.


WHEN: Saturday, September 30th, 2023


WHERE: Anaheim Marriott, Platinum Ballroom 3 & 4,

700 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA, 92802



TIME: 2 PM - 3 PM

CYRF 90's Party Mixer!


Return to an era of grunge music, flannel shirts, beanie babies, balanced budgets & limited government. Show up in our favorite 90's attire and help us macarena our way to a Republican Contract with California.


This is a free event, cash bar. Paid parking at Anaheim Marriott. Lots of fun party favors!


WHEN: Friday, September 29th, 2023


WHERE: Anaheim Marriott, Platinum Ballroom 9,

700 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA, 92802



TIME: 9 PM - Midnight

Debate Watch Party ft.

Want to watch the GOP Debate?


Join Matt Gunderson and special guest (via Zoom) Newt Gingrich to keep up with the GOP candidates for President!


COST: Free Entry


WHEN: Wednesday, September 27th, 2023


WHERE: Bad to the Bone BBQ

31738 Rancho Viejo Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675



TIME: 5:30 PM - 9 PM

NEXT WEEKEND!

CAGOP Fall Convention


It's convention season, and we are happy to welcome leaders of our party from all over the state to the greatest county in the world!

Join us at the CAGOP Convention on September 29th to October 1st at the Anaheim Marriott!


With the primaries coming in hot, don't miss the chance to join your fellow YRs in meeting some of the leading party activists in the state, attend helpful panels and workshops, and join us for some of our evening socials and receptions.


There will also be special dinners and luncheons at added cost featuring presidential candidates coming to Orange County, including President Donald Trump, Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Tim Scott, and Vivek Ramaswamy.


We will also have our California Young Republicans meeting on Saturday afternoon, where we will elect the board for the upcoming two year term. We are proud to have four of our members running for state board positions, so please be sure to stop by and show your support!


OCYR will also be cohosting two evening mixers during convention. We will take part in the welcome reception Friday night along with the OCGOP, and we will be working with our friends in the CYRF on the CYRF evening mixer on Saturday night! Come hang out with us and enjoy the grand old party!


Young Republican Convention Mixers


COST: Free Entry (Paid Parking)


WHEN: Friday, September 29th AND Saturday, September 30th, 2023


WHERE: Anaheim Marriott,

700 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA, 92802



TIME: 9 PM - Midnight


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Make an impact with OCYR Engage

Engage Your Community


Guided by the eternal truth that there is no such thing as an off year in politics, the OCYRs are committed to building a culture of political and civic engagement no matter the season. OCYR Engage is our civic engagement program designed to encourage civic participation through attending public meetings and driving the public discourse through Op-eds and Letters to the Editor.


If we want to make an impact in our country, state, and community, it's critical that we understand how our civic government works and that we support the Republican movement beyond just elections.


In addition to these local opportunities, the YRNF, our national affiliate, is soliciting officer applications for members interested in serving on a national committee. Deadline is this Sunday, please CLICK HERE to learn about the open roles and submit an application.


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Other Upcoming Events!

Join the World Affairs Council for their Annual Gala!


Passionate about world affairs and foreign policy? Hear from former National Security Advisor Lt. Gen. HR McMaster in a discussion on regaining our strategic competence abroad.

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Become an Orange County Young Republicans Member and save $$$! 

Your annual OCYR membership includes free admission to our general membership meetings and discounted tickets to OCYR social events (ATF Day at the gun range, Legislative Reception, Holiday Reception, and more).


You'll also receive access to our OCYR Jobs page, which acts as a resume bank to help YRs looking for the right opportunity, and also has some conservative job boards and featured listings available on our website.


Speaking of which, our friends at Republican Jobs have an upcoming Virtual GOP Career Fair taking place on December 7th. CLICK HERE to inquire, learn more about Republican Jobs, and sign up to join the fight for 2024!


There are also special opportunities, banquets, and meet and greets that come up, and we make sure to consider members, and especially volunteers, for such events whenever spots open up. Great perks all around!  


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