The 2013 Annual Texas Young Republican State Convention will be held in Austin, TX, August 9-11. This annual convention gathers young Republican professionals from around the state to hear some great speakers, make new political connections, and meet other young activists from around the state. At the convention, we will elect new statewide officers for TYRF, pass resolutions, consider changes to the state federation’s constitution, and federate new local clubs.

To learn more and register to go to this convention, please see the official convention website at: http://tyrf2013.austinyr.com/

The Young Republican National Convention will be in Mobile, AL, this summer! Join 300+ Young Republicans from around the country and go as an official delegate from the Texas Young Republicans. We will elect national officers, pass resolutions, discuss the future direction of the Republican Party, and more, all while having a great time on the local sunny beaches and evening special events. This event is open to all Young Republicans and Texas has open delegate slots available for any Young Republican who is a member of a local club!

If your interested in going as a TX Delegate, please register:
Register

For questions, please email Mark Brown at chairman@texasyoungrepublicans.com. See the official convention website at: http://yrnc2013.com/
We are currently working on a ground transportation option to Mobile that will include your Registration Ticket for one low price – so check back often or email Mark Brown to stay updated about the convention.
See the official facebook event page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/261626643980846/

This is Official Notice that the 1st Quarter Board Meeting of the Texas Young Republican Federation will be held on Sunday, March 3, in Austin, TX, in room E2.1002 of the Texas State Capitol, from 1 pm to 4 pm.   This is a legislative committee room in the underground annex of the Texas State Capitol.  This board meeting will be held in conjunction with Young Republican Legislative Day – please see this event for the full list of events and activities.  All attendees of the board meeting are encouraged to stay for the Young Republican Legislative Day.

All Clubs are required to present a report at this meeting summarizing your activities since the last board meeting. The report can be as short or as long as you like, and can be given in person at the meeting, or emailed prior to the meeting to Secretary Smith, at secretary@texasyoungrepublicans.com All club presidents, the TYRF State Officers, and certain appointed positions, have votes at this board meeting. Any person who would have two votes at this meeting by virtue of being both a club president and a TYRF officer, must delegate their club’s vote to another member of their club by notifying Kristen Smith of their appointee prior to the meeting, in order to preserve you club’s vote.

Board Meeting Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Pledges of Allegiance
4. Roll Call, Secretary Kristen Smith
5. Opening Report  – Chairman, Mark C. Brown
6. Presentation: Municipal Endorsements: Pro’s and Cons,  What local clubs and TYRF can do, per TYRF constitution – Chairman Mark C. Brown
7. Vote on De-Federation of Clubs – Tyler Young Republicans, Victoria County Young Republicans, Secretary Kristen Smith
8. Update on Texas State Convention in Austin, TX, early August – Mike Dominguez and Jason Denny, Austin YR’s
9. Update on YRNF National Board Meeting in San Antonio – Event Co-Chairs Elizabeth Miller and Michael Holdman
10. Report on Young Republican Policy Survey and Survey Results. Discussion on legislative priorities.  Chairman Mark C. Brown
11. Election of Initial Members to TYRF PAC – if you’re interested in running for the PAC Board, please email Chairman Mark C. Brown, chairman@texasyoungrepublicans.com. See PAC Bylaws Here12. YRNF National Convention, Mobile, AL, July 10 – 14.  Southern Regional Vice-Chair, Luke Niles
13. Guest Speaker, Brian Griffiths, YRNF NorthEast Regional Vice-Chair and YRNEXT Candidate for YRNF National Chair
- Brian Griffiths is coming from Maryland, where he is the co-host and executive producer of RedMaryland Radio.
14. Guest Speaker, Jason Weingartner, YRNF Vice-Chair at Large and YRNOW Candidate for YRNF National Chair
- Jason Weingartner is coming from New York, where he is the Finance Director of the New York State GOP
15. If present, recognition of Peret Pass, State Chair of the Florida Federation of Young Republicans.
- Peret Pass is coming from Jacksonville, Florida, where she is the Executive Director of Pass Consulting, a political consulting firm
- Peret Pass will speak on behalf of Jason Weingarten and the YRNOW ticket if Jason Weingarten is not present.
16. Officer Reports:
a. Vice-Chair, J Ross Lacy, Midland County YR’s
b. Finance Chair, Jessica Pence, Rockwall YR’s
c. Secretary, Kristen Smith, HOT YR’s
d. Treasurer, Rebecca Young, Midland County YR’s
e. National Committeeman, Brian Bodine, Dallas County YR’s
f. National Committeewoman, Elizabeth Miller, Brazos County YR’s
g. Club Development Director, Richard Morgan, Dallas County YR’s
h. SREC Liaison, Megan Higginbotham, HOT YR’s
17. New Business – if any (email me now if you have something you want to add)
18. Club Reports – Reports from each federated club

Accommodations

We’ve arranged for a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Midtown at 6000 Middle Fiskville Road. See map.  The price is $90 per night for a king or double, and includes a hot breakfast.  Book your room by visiting:

http://www.holidayinn.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=hi&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=ausmf&_PMID=99801505&GPC=tyr

This is an official notice that the Texas Young Republican Federation will be having its 4th Quarter Board Meeting on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at The Woodlands. Our board meetings are open to all YR members to attend. The meeting will take place at the conference facilities at the Drury Inn & Suites located at 28099 I-45 North, The Woodlands, TX 77380. As a special treat, Congressman Brady will be addressing the group around lunch time. The Montgomery County Young Republicans are excited to be hosting us at this board meeting.

All Clubs are required to present a report at this meeting summarizing their activities since the last board meeting. The report can be as short or as long as needed, and can be given in person at the meeting, or emailed prior to the meeting to Secretary Smith, at secretary@texasyoungrepublicans.com.  All club presidents, the TYRF Executive Committees, and certain appointed positions, have votes at this board meeting. Any person who would have two votes at this meeting by virtue of being both a club president and a TYRF officer, must delegate their club’s vote to another member of their club by notifying Kristen Smith of their appointee prior to the meeting, in order to preserve you club’s vote.

The weekend schedule and current agenda follows:

Schedule

Friday, 7:30 pm – 10 pm: Social Event and Happy Hour; Place TBA; Come meet other YR’s attending the meeting;
Saturday, 10:30 am – 3:30 pm Board Meeting

Board Meeting Agenda

1.    Call to Order
2.    Invocation
3.    Pledges of Allegiance
4.    Roll Call, TYRF Secretary Kristen Smith
5.    Opening Report and Summary of Election Activities – TYRF Chair, Mark C. Brown
6.    Federation of New Club – Lubbock Young Republicans, under Jon Bruegel
7.    PAC Committee: Report on Proposed PAC Bylaws; Discussion; Possible vote and appointment of Initial PAC Board – Jonathan Boos
8.    Scorecard Committee: Report on Developing legislative scorecard – Michael Holdman
9.    Calendar Discussion: Laying out schedule for Spring
        a. Legislative Day
        b. YRNF Spring Board Meeting
        c. TYRF Red Conference
        d. TYRF Spring Board Meeting
10.    Report on Republican Party of Texas: creation of new Coalitions category; pros and cons vs Auxiliary clubs; Potential issue with RPT regulating auxiliaries re alcohol, chaperones
11.    Discussion: Growing the Republican Party – What do we need to change? How can TYRF help? How can we better grow our clubs with minority voters. What works?
12.    2012 TYRF State Convention Financial Report / Split of Convention Loss with TCYR’s – Brandon Moore
13.    Club Defederation: Tyler YR’s, Victoria YR’s, clubs still owing annual dues
14.    Ratification vote on Removal of Mike Dominguez as Club Development Director
15.    Discussion: Potential Issues with holding TYRF State Convention in Austin, TX, next summer
16.    Officer Reports:
          a. Vice-Chair, J Ross Lacy; reaching out to other auxiliaries
          b. Finance Chair, Jessica Pence
          c. Secretary, Kristen Smith; Google Drive
          d. Treasurer, Rebecca Young
          e. National Committeeman, Brian Bodine
          f. National Committeewoman, Elizabeth Miller
          g. Club Development Director, Richard Morgan
17.    New Business – if any
18.    Club Reports – Reports from each federated club

Accommodations The Drury Inn & Suites located at 28099 I-45 North, The Woodlands, TX 77380 has a block of rooms available for $89.95 per night. Call 281-362-7222 ask for the Montgomery County Young Republicans, group number 1195743, or go online to: http://www.druryhotels.com/Reservations.aspx?groupno=2164126. This room block expires after Friday, November 16. Reservations made after Friday will be at the normal hotel rates of $105 – $115.

Sincerely,

Mark C. Brown,

Chairman, Texas Young Republican Federation
Finance Committee, Kenneth Sheets for State House 107
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