MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Young Republicans 2018 Executive Board formally took the oath of office its Christmas Party on Thursday, December 21 at the Mountain Lakes Club in Mountain Lakes. This event, sponsored by Representative Rodney Frelinghuysen was attended by over 120 Morris County Republicans, including numerous Elected Officials. Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio, Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani and Councilman Michael dePierro were among the elected officials from Parsippany-Troy Hills.
Filling out the executive team are Kevin Staley of Mendham Borough, Vice Chair; Julie Lapatka of Boonton Township, Treasurer; Joseph Bock of Boonton, Secretary; Justin Musella of Morris Township, State Committeeman; and Tia Fritze of Roxbury, State Committeewoman.
Bock served as MCYR Chairman for 2016 and 2017.
Ugalde, 21, is a senior at the College of Saint Elizabeth. She is a member of the Municipal Alliance Committee in Randolph and the Randolph Township Republican Committee, and is considering a career in law and policy.
As chair, she plans to work to increase MCYR membership and to encourage existing members to become more involved as campaign volunteers to help elect Republicans candidates in Morris County and throughout New Jersey in 2018.
“Sydney is an outstanding young woman who has the ability to re-energize the young Republicans residents of Morris County, to help maintain the solid Republican leadership that has made Morris County that best place to live in New Jersey,” said Morris County Freeholder Doug Cabana.
These young men and women offer an energy and enthusiasm which portends a great future for continued Republican Party leadership in Morris County for decades to come,’’ said Morris County Sheriff James Gannon.
“Congratulations to Sydney Ugalde, who hails from my hometown, and to the entire impressive slate of Young Republican leaders for 2018,” said Randolph Republican Municipal Chair and former Mayor Roman Hirniak.
The Morris County chapter of the Young Republicans is one of the most influential in the state, and is affiliated with the New Jersey Young Republican Federation and the Young Republican National Federation.
In 2017, the Morris County Young Republicans held monthly meetings throughout the county, including forums featuring Republican candidates for Governor, Freeholder, and the State Legislature.
During the 2017 summer and fall, MCYR members were actively involved in various Republican campaigns and two members, Brian Bergen of Denville and Michael Inganamort of Chester Township, won seats on their local municipal governing bodies.
The Morris County Young Republicans are actively recruiting for new members. Any registered Republican in Morris County between the ages of 18-40 can become a member of the Morris County Young Republicans by paying yearly dues of $35.00.
For more information on the MCYR click here.
Join Morris County Young Republicans for the first meeting of 2018 featuring guest speaker Matt Rooney of Save Jersey on Thursday, January 18 at 7:00 p.m.
The event will be held at Vinnie’s Pizzeria and Ristorante, 406 Main Street, Boonton, sponsored by Freeholder John Cesaro.
This event is free and open to the public of all ages and we will be serving dinner and refreshments, guests over 21 may bring their own beverages.
For any questions, please e-mail morrisyr@gmail.com.
