Make CNN An Interactive Experience
Watch CNN in the company of other NYRA members! Chat in Real Time during the debate in the new NYRA Chat Room Also all members and visitors are welcome to comment on the program in the NYRA Forums.
NYRA President To Appear on CNN
Alex Koroknay-Palicz, NYRA’s President will be featured on CNN this Sunday at 5:30 PM Eastern Standard time. Koroknay-Palicz will be discussing lowering the drinking age with a representative from MADD. Encouraged by the news Koroknay-Palicz said, “This is certainly a high-point for Youth Rights. Millions of people across the country will hear arguments in favor…
NYRA Wins Battle Against Blimpies
The Blimpies subshop in Holland, MI that NYRA was going to take to court has voluntarily taken down their sign in response to NYRA’s complaints. While the manager was hostile to NYRA initially, he has now submitted to NYRA’s demands that he follow the law. The two area newspapers are interested in doing a story…
Green Day Recruiting Drive
NYRA Representatives from the Washington, DC area attended a Green Day concert on the campus of American University on Sunday, June 24. Wearing NYRA T-shirts and passing out flyers to the fans waiting in line 125 new NYRA members joined the organization. A similar recruiting drive on Tuesday, July 10 at a Baltimore Staind concert…
Recruiting Chair Appointed
Christopher Coes was appointed this week to head up the Recruiting and Chapter Formation Committee. Growth is vital for this organization, and NYRA is confident this appointment will contribute significantly to progress in this area. Read about Christopher here.
HB 4627 Clears House
The Hotel Youth Discrimination Bill has passed the Michigan House of Representatives with a vote of 95-7. It is now in the Senate Transportation and Tourism Committee, your help is needed now more than ever please click here to learn more and write a letter. This bill will rewrite the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act to…
Mailing Lists Created
To increase discussion and participation in Youth Rights action regional mailing lists have been created for NYRA members. Using Yahoo Groups these lists will provide a method for building community within the organization and allowing members to discuss ways to further Youth Rights.
NYRA Vice-President Resigns
NYRA’s Vice-President, Beau Daniel Sanchez, has resigned from the post that he held since late Fall 2000. Citing time constraints Mr. Sanchez stepped aside to allow for more active members to take his position. If you are interested in being on the Board of Directors please apply here.
NYRA Soon to be a 501(c)3
NYRA’s newly elected Treasurer, Robert Grant, and President Alex Koroknay-Palicz are working on securing Charitable tax status with the IRS. This will allow the organization to offer donors tax deductions. Once the tax forms go through, NYRA leadership will begin aggressively seeking out money and grants.
NYRA-AU Shows Breakfast Club
On Tuesday May 1 NYRA’s American University Chapter held a free showing of The Breakfast Club for AU students. This program was a chance to invite students to learn about Youth Rights and enjoy a classic movie. Students attending the program enjoyed free breakfast food provided by the chapter. This program recieved a good turn…
