The Greatest Lincoln Dinner in Our 143 Year History!
“A red dot in a sea of blue” is the way Dr. Kim Holmes, Executive Vice President of the Heritage Foundation eloquently praised the work of the Queens Village Republican Club, on the evening of our 143rd Anniversary Lincoln Dinner, an unprecedented success that broke all of our previous records. It was a magnificent celebration of our strength and unity; a great show of force for the more than 350 Republicans, Conservatives, and patriotic friends, who gathered together from every borough of New York City, Long Island, Westchester, New Jersey, and beyond.
The Queens Village Republican Club has decided to memorialize its Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of our former president Harvey Ellwood Moder. Florence Maloney, recipient of this year’s Harvey Moder Lifetime Achievement Award, has led a life of service to the educational community, the Catholic community, to the Republican and Conservative Parties, and to her country, as a teacher, a leader and an inspiration to all. 
J.C. Polanco has spent his entire career serving others in New York City. Born in upper Manhattan and raised in the Fordham section of The Bronx to immigrants from the Dominican Republic, J.C. was taught early on that education is the key to success and opportunity. This immigrant spirit, emboldened by a sincere belief in the power of the American Dream, propelled J.C. to Fordham Preparatory School on a work grant, and earned him a coveted position as bat boy for the New York Yankees along the way.
The Queens Village Republican Club is thrilled to have the honor of Frank J. Gaffney, Jr. former Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Policy under President Ronald Reagan deliver the Abraham Lincoln Address at this year’s Lincoln Dinner, on Sunday March 18th. Mr. Gaffney, the founder of the Center for Security Policy has for over 30 years been a leader in the effort to keep our nation secure and free. His leadership has been recognized by some of the most prestigious liberty oriented organizations in the United States.
It takes extraordinary individuals to make organizations great. Ann Schokett is one such extraordinary individual who has led her Federation of Republican Women’s organizations to greatness. We are proud to honor Ann Schockett as the Republican Woman of the Year at our Lincoln Dinner, and to call her our friend. 
The Queens Village Republican Club sent a beautiful commemorative plaque to Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and the Senate of the State of Georgia for their action in blocking the sales tax exemption proposed to be offered to Delta Airlines. The Atlanta-based airline is ending their discount program for members of the National Rifle Association.
