It is both proper and fitting that we at the New York Young Republican Club, a direct successor to an organization dated to the earliest days of the Republican Party, lay a bold claim that the Party’s future has been and shall continue to be inspired, informed, and built on the received wisdom from our ancestors. Our motto is in keeping with the need to remember the past and its lessons with an eye toward the future as a Club, Party, and Country. To this preservation, remembrance, and optimism toward our best American future, we dedicate ourselves.
Archiving Past State Of The Club Addresses 1934-1953
The History Committee of the New York Young Republican Club is proud to announce that it has secured copies of the “State of the Club Addresses” delivered by the Club’s presidents between 1934 and 1953. Below is a summary of some of the most distinguished Club presidents, their notable lifetime achievements, and the most noteworthy talking points they delivered in their addresses to the Club.
In 1934, Alexander M. Hamilton served as President. He was a grandson of J.P. Morgan, the financier, and a great-great-grandson of Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States.
In his address, he declared one of the Club’s guiding principles, which still stands today: “To draw constantly the fresh blood of intelligent youth into a body politic and translate a militant idealism into the administration of government.”
In 1935, David W. Peck served as President. He was a future Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals of the Supreme Court of New York.
In Pec’s address, he discussed how the New Deal was “threatening to undermine the constitutional foundation of our system of government” and assured the audience that “the Republican Party offers a constructive and realistic program to correct our economic ills and the restoration of prosperity for all the people.”
In 1942, Charles M. Metzner served as President. He was a future Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
During his address, the nation was at war. He highlighted 145 active members were inducted into the armed forces. He then went on to say how the Club was “furnishing the manpower” and, through the Club’s activities, “would endeavor to furnish future leadership.”
In 1948, Henry V. Poor served as President. He was an intelligence officer in the US Naval Intelligence and would later become Associate Dean of the Yale School of Law.
He encouraged members to “select a district, and familiarize themselves with it by meeting individual voters, stressing the importance of registering and voting, and explaining superior merits of Republican candidates.”
In 1952, John V. Lindsay, the future Major of New York City, discussed the importance of “1952”. First, it would be the 40th year of the Club. He also described how members worked intensively at the city, state, and national level for the nomination and election of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States.
The History Committee continues to examine the Club’s archives to identify and secure additional “State of the Club Addresses” for inclusion on this list.
Board Position Available: House Committee Chairman
The New York Young Republican Club is seeking applicants to lead the House Committee.
This new Chairman will serve as a voting member of the Club’s Board of Governors and will report directly to the Executive Committee.
We are looking for individuals passionate about conservative politics with experience in interior design, property management, office management, and real estate.
Applicants must be current members of the Club in good standing and be willing to commit to attending at least one in-person Board meeting and one Club event per month.
Our ideal candidate will work remotely out of our Clubhouse on a daily basis.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form below and, if you qualify, we will reach out to schedule an interview.
The New York Young Republican Club brings together men and women aged 18 to 40 to discuss important policy issues, promote Republican principles and values, and help elect Republicans to office. With hundreds of dues-paying members throughout New York City and the United States, the Club engages in politics by:
Promoting Republican principles.
Supporting campaigns through volunteerism, community outreach, and social media.
Networking with politicians and other influential members of the party organization.
Having monthly socials at New York City bars and clubs.
Holding monthly meetings with speakers, including candidates, authors, pundits, and more.
Attending fundraisers, leadership programs, and national conferences.
Show your support for your country, your party, and your city by being a part of the oldest and the largest Young Republican chapter in the nation.
Our membership includes conservatives of all backgrounds. We are dedicated to providing a welcoming environment regardless of race, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, or occupation. Benefits of membership include early registration access for events, discounts on admission fees, branded merchandise, and the ability to vote in our meetings and affect the governance of the Club. Become a member today and start networking with your fellow New York Republicans!
During this transformative time for the New York Young Republican Club, many of you have reached out to us asking how to get more involved with the club, and how to better support our efforts.
One effective way to do this is to join a committee. We are currently looking for Vice-Chairs for many of our committees, who will receive special discounts for working events and recognition on our website. In addition to Vice Chair positions, we are looking to build all of our committees in terms of members.
Please take a moment to review our committees here and contact any committees you are interested in joining at the email address listed on the website. You are allowed to join up to 3 committees per our Bylaws.
To be a member of a committee you must be a member of the Club in Good Standing.
The New York Young Republican Club has caucuses that advocate for representation of their respective interests in the Club and Republican Party. We invite our members to become more active in our caucuses to promote Republican ideals throughout the five boroughs and beyond.
Any group of five Voting Members of the Club may petition the Board of Governors to charter a Caucus to forward ideas, advance an issue, represent a constituency, endorse candidates, or propose resolutions.
If you wish to join a caucus, please email the caucus’s chairman or chairwoman or make a submission via the link below.
The New York Young Republican Club is a grassroots non-profit organization that relies on the generosity of members and donors to support its operations. We hope you will consider a donation today so that we remain a bastion of conservative values for many years to come!
Established in 1911, incorporated in 1912, with a legacy from 1856, the New York Young Republican Club is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious Young Republican club in the United States. The Club is affiliated with and officially recognized by the Association of New York State Young Republican Clubs and the Young Republican National Federation, as well as the county, state, and national Republican committees.
