As we step into 2026—and into the new era of Mayor Mamdani’s Manhattan—finding a safe, welcoming space to gather with like-minded New Yorkers has never been more important. The Metropolitan Republican Club remains that place.

Join us for our first event of the year: an evening of drinks, conversation, and community as we reconnect with friends, welcome new members, and kick off what promises to be a pivotal year for our city. Along with cocktails and networking, we’ll feature expert insights at our ongoing Safety & Security Summit, because personal and community security begin with awareness and preparation.

Featured Guest Speaker

Rob Chadwick

Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent

USCCA Principal Training Advisor & National Spokesman

Author of The Practical Guide to Personal Security

Rob spent 30 years in federal law enforcement—leading the FBI’s Tactical Training Unit at Quantico, training elite SWAT teams, protecting six U.S. Attorneys General, and helping build the Bureau’s National Active Shooter Response Program.

Rob will brief attendees on the real threats facing our city and nation today, including:

• The surge in violent crime gripping New York City and cities nationwide
• The spread of ANTIFA-style political violence from Portland to our own streets
• The escalating wave of targeted political  intimidation and terror
• What each of us can do—right now—to dramatically improve our personal safety

Now serving as principal training advisor for the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) and Delta Defense—America’s leading responsible-self-defense organization—Rob brings the same life-saving principles he once taught FBI agents and SWAT operators.

This is more than a mixer. It is a call to awareness, preparedness, and community in uncertain times.

Evening Schedule

6:00 PM – Doors Open, Cocktails & Mingling
6:45–7:10 PM – Welcome, Introduction & Featured Remarks
7:10–8:00 PM – Mix, Mingle & Connect with Fellow Members

Details

Dress: Business Casual / Smart Casual
Open Bar: Beer, Wine & Refreshments | Hors d’Oeuvres
RSVP Required: Space is limited for security 

We look forward to seeing you in the one place in Manhattan where conservatives can speak freely, drink responsibly, and plan for what comes next.

The Metropolitan Republican Club of New York City