The Chicago Young Republicans set the standard for excellence in 2008 and were recognized at the national Young Republican annual convention award dinner Saturday night with two top honors -- the nation's Best Large Chapter and the YR's Best Event for 2008.
The Chicago YR's Best Event of the Year was their 2008 Election Night event held directly across the street from Barack Obama's acceptance rally at Grant Park. The Chicago YR event was covered by national and local media, making a point of defiance to the Obama sweep.
National attention to Chicago YRs' awakening and growth began under the leadership of immediate past president Keely Drukala and has continued with current president Jeremy Rose.
Congratulations, Chicago Young Republicans! Your efforts show that there is a future for the Republican Party in Chicago. Keep up the great work!
/s/ John J. Curry
32nd Ward Republican Committeeman, Chicago
Vice-Chairman at Large, Cook County Republican Central Committee
Posted by: John Curry | Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 12:25 PM