Next General Club Meeting:
Thursday Sept. 3, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Marbella Restaurant
220-33 Northern Blvd. Bayside, NY 11361
Meeting is held in the Banquet Hall

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$5 Entrance Fee for Non-Members

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Educating and Informing all New Yorkers since 1875

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More biographical information below

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Additional speakers to be announced

Coffee and refreshments will be served

Please visit QVGOP.org for more info

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SERGIO FURNARI

Sergio Furnari is an Italian-American sculptor, painter, and ceramic artist born in Caltagirone, Sicily—a town celebrated for its centuries-old ceramic tradition. He began drawing and sculpting at the age of five and later trained in sculpture and painting.

Based in New York since 1989, Furnari creates figurative public art inspired by working people, cultural figures, and contemporary social themes. His best-known work is Lunchtime on a Skyscraper: A Tribute to America’s Heroes, a life-size sculptural recreation of the iconic 1932 photograph of construction workers eating lunch on a steel beam.

In 2026, Furnari completed a life-size monument to conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Depicting Kirk holding a microphone and wearing a sweatshirt bearing the word “FREEDOM,” the sculpture was conceived as a statement supporting freedom of speech and opposing political violence. He created the monument to commemorate Kirk’s life and encourage dialogue through art.

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Pamela Michos

Pamela is a Whitestone native, finance professional, PTA President, and community advocate running for NYS Senate in District 11. Deeply rooted in her Greek American and Orthodox Christian faith, she brings real-world experience in family values, fiscal responsibility and common sense leadership, committed to bringing accountability back to Albany.

Welson Chang

Republican candidate for State Assembly (24AD) and successful business owner, will discuss his plan to challenge failed progressive policies, restore public safety, lower costs, improve schools, and help rebuild a city where all New Yorkers can thrive in freedom, dignity, and opportunity.

Robert Speranza

Republican for State Assembly (26AD). Rob Speranza is a proud, life-long resident of Bayside, where he attended Holy Cross High School and graduated from St. John’s University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice. Rob began his professional career as a NYC Probation Officer. Soon after, Rob joined the NYPD and worked to keep the streets safe.  With deep family roots in this city, Rob is running for State Assembly to represent Northeast Queens in restoring the safe way of life and pride in our neighborhoods we once had.