Southern Hills Republican Women

DIRECTORS President Southern Hills Republican Women Lynn Armanino [email protected] March 2017 For the good of the club Volume 10 Issue 3 702-248-1414 1st VP Nickie Diersen [email protected] 702-897-4682 2nd VP Dorothy Kazanjian [email protected] 702-685-3631 Treasurer Linda Schlinger [email protected] 702-896-9829 Secretary Heather Stamer [email protected] 702-743-0381 Communications Director Hannah Persons [email protected] 480-570-7067 Events Director Marilyn Ford [email protected] 702-450-7063 Campaign Director Carolyn von Gortler [email protected] 702-914-3730 Budget & Finance Director Parliamentarian Sharon Banta [email protected]

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Page 2: March Luncheon Guest Speaker: Mayoral Candidates, Eddie Hamilton, Crystal Hendrickson & Rick Workman

Page 3: What is the Secretary of state Lock box?

Page 4: The Inauguration part 2

Page 5: Important SHRW luncheon rule changes

Page 6: Birthdays, Committee Chairs, & More

Page 7: Coming Events & Did You Know SHRW Mission Statement Page 8: Your legislators The Southern Hills Republican Women’s Club believes in American Page 9-11:Nevada Federation exceptionalism. We are committed to supporting and advancing the Republican Party, and its candidates, at the local, state and national level. To fulfill this mission we will: Page 11: Voter Fraud • provide information on current political and community issues,  organize members and coordinate efforts to promote and elect Republican Page 12-13: Luncheon Photos ttps://twitter.com/sohillsrw candidates, 1 Page 14-15: Advertisers • maintain our commitmen t, passion and knowledge in support of the Republican Party and conservative issues. March 28th Guest Speakers Guest Skype Appearance WHEN: from Carson City by Controller Ron Knecht March 28 Learn How to Navigate the NV Legislative Web Site Room opens at 10:45 a.m. with Rana Goodman Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Henderson Mayoral Candidate Forum WHERE: Eddie Hamilton , Crystal Hendrickson and Rick Workman Buckman’s Grille 2600 Hampton Road Crystal Hendrickson Henderson, NV 89052 Crystal Hendrickson has a background in Land Surveying and owns a parking lot maintenance business. She has an RESERVATION DEADLINE: Associate's Degree in land surveying, and knows planning and March 22nd zoning regulations. A few years ago, she began following City Check must be received in the Council meetings as she believes that monitoring government mail by this date is the duty of all citizens. She is running because she has researched many agenda items at city council meetings that she attends, and is PLEASE MAIL CHECKS TO: disturbed that decisions are made prior to the city council meeting. She is originally from South Dakota and moved to southern Nevada in 2004. Crystal, So. Hills Republican Women along with her husband and her 3 children live in Henderson 2505 Anthem Village Drive Suite E-223 Eddie Hamilton Henderson, NV 89052 Eddie Hamilton is a small business owner, entrepreneur, and real or estate investor (domestic and international). Eddie has a degree DROP CHECKS IN MAILBOX: in Business Administration and is experienced in production 2001 DiPinto - Corner of Hampton manufacturing, budgeting and investment including real estate & DiPinto Street and stock/treasury bonds. He is a voting member of the Nevada Republican Party State Central Committee, representing Clark County DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL Commission District "G." In July 2016 he attended the Republican National DIETARY NEED? Convention as an elected Donald J.Trump National Delegate. Eddie has been a Contact: Marilyn full time Nevada resident since 2004 and currently resides near downtown Water Street District. Eddie is married, has 3 children and 1 grandchild 702-450-7063 [email protected] Rick Workman Rick Workman has a 43-year record of public service, both in the U.S. Air Force and in local public safety agencies. Rick is a retired U.S. Air Force officer who managed nuclear weapons, aircraft, and programs with assets over two billion dollars. For the past 23 years he has worked in public safety and currently manages the Henderson crime lab and CSI section that he started in 2000. Rick and his wife have been married nearly 39 years and have two children. He holds a Master of Aeronautical Science -Aerospace Management; a Bachelor of Science - Business Management and Associate in Applied Science -Nuclear UPCOMING Technology.

LUNCHEON DATES Rana Goodman, SHRW Legislative Chair April 25 Our legislative chair, Rana Goodman has been working as a non-paid lobbyist each session for the past 10 years. She is May 23 going to show us quick and easy ways to track bills that may June 27 interest us, and send comments to our legislators. July 25 NvFRW has endorsed AB-73 (Revises provisions regarding crimes against children & sex trafficking) & SHRW has endorsed August 22 AB-56 (Authorizes justice & municipal courts to establish Veteran Treatment Programs) September 26 Luncheon Fee: $25 Members & $30 Non- Members October 17 Last Day to R.S.V.P.: Feb 22nd SHRW Accepts Credit & Debit Cards November 14 Register Now:SHRWLuncheon.eventbrite.com. December 5 Southern Hills Republican2 Women are now donating the military basket ticket sales proceeds to The Veterans Treatment Court in Henderson. 2 WHAT IS THE SECRETARY OF STATE LOCK BOX? By Rana Goodman, Legislative chair

http://www.nvsos.gov/sos/online-services/living-will-lockbox/title-living-will-lockbox ABOUT LIVING WILL LOCKBOX The Secretary of State is responsible for electronically storing & making available filed documents to the registrant (you) and/or healthcare providers by request in conjunction with the registrant’s medical care.

Currently a bill is before the Nevada legislature, which is sponsored by Senator Becky Harris, to have the guardianship nomination form also filed in the secretary of state’s lock box. The benefit of this would be that a judge in family court having a guardianship proceeding on his/her calendar will be able to check with the secretary of state to see if a nomination form has been filed prior to a hearing. If the applicant for the guardianship is NOT the nominated person, the case would not be heard and the nominated person would be notified immediately. Registration is free. Instructions, forms and resources needed to register are available at www.livingwilllockbox.com or on the Secretary of State website www.nvsos.gov. Secure & Confidential Secure access to the Lockbox is granted to the registrant through an assigned registration number. It is at the discretion of the registrant to share this information with others. AB 773: Sex Trafficking (the bill SHRW voted to follow) Existing law: (1) sets forth the specific acts that constitute the crimes of sex trafficking and prostitution; and (2) provides the terms of imprisonment and fines that must be imposed against a person convicted of sex trafficking or prostitution. (NRS 201.300, 201.354) Section 1 of this bill provides that a person who knowingly solicits a child who is less than 14 years of age for prostitution shall be punished for sex trafficking. Existing law establishes a privilege for confidential communication between a victim of certain crimes and a victim’s advocate who works for a nonprofit program that provides assistance to victims of those crimes. (NRS 49.2541- 49.2549)

You don’t have to go to Carson City if you want to be heard by the legislature. You can testify on any bill that is of interest when it is discussed. Call the number below , give the bill number and ask for the hearing date and time. TO TESTIFY IN CLARK COUNTY: The Sawyer Building 4th Floor 555 E. Washington Avenue DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS:? Constituent Services: 702-486-3883

You can also email any legislator, fast and easy: Their addresses are all almost the same, it goes like this: First name, dot, last name. See example written below. If you are not sure if they are senate or assembly, call 702-486-3883 SENATE ASSEMBLY [email protected] Michael.sprinkle@@asm.state.nv.us

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3 https://www.facebook.com/pages/SHRW-Henderson-Southern-Hills-Republican-Women/ 3 THE 58TH INAUGURATION OF THE 45TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DONALD J. TRUMP AND VICE PRESIDENT, MICHAEL R. PENCE JANUARY 20, 2017 PART 2 By LINDA SCHLINGER, DOT KAZANJIAN

On the morning of the 18th, we gathered at the gate to await the flight. Hoping to see some people we would know, we recognized some rather prominent fellow Republicans. There was Wayne Allyn Root with his guest radio host, Megan Barth and Rob Lauer. Then we were able to say hello to Mo Karas and Adam Laxalt, our AG with his wife and children, and Jim Marchant, Assemblyman from District 37 and an Associate member of SHRW. We flew to our Nation’s Capitol (landing at Baltimore’s Thurgood Marshall Airport) in four hours arriving late afternoon. Settling in was done quite easily by a well-run operation, thanks to Rob. On the 19th we had a wonderful day of sightseeing taking in some of the historical monuments and sites. We made a short stop at the Ford Theatre, and saw the house directly across the street where President Lincoln died after being shot while watching the play “Our Country Cousin”. Our next stop took us to Arlington National Cemetery where we witnessed the changing of the guard at the Tomb of The Unknown Soldiers. That same day Donald Trump and Michael Pence placed a wreath upon the Tomb , (However, that was not open to the public). Being in Arlington and seeing those rows, upon rows, upon rows of graves makes you realize how many wonderful American men and women have died defending our Country and protecting our lives and the freedoms we cherish. Truly one walks away feeling a deep sense of somberness, humility, and gratitude. Close to Arlington National Cemetery stands the Iwo Jima Memorial. The dedication inscription on its base reads “ Uncommon Valor Was A Common Virtue”. The impression when looking at the sculpture is sheer power. The power of will, the power of determination, the power of fortitude. These soldiers are working to raise our Flag on this rocky hilltop, and their individual efforts coalesce into one. It is staggeringly powerful because it displays the heart and valor of these American soldiers. We ended the sightseeing at the Jefferson Memorial, a tribute to the third President of the United States. A lovely setting, and a magnificent statue of Jefferson with engraved walls with some of the writings penned by this most brilliant of men. At last, Inauguration Day, January 20th has dawned. We leave the hotel at 6:00 AM to head to Capitol Hill, walking to the Metro station and fell in with other like-minded citizens making their way to be part of this much anticipated and historical event. There were thousands of us and in those early morning hours we met many people who came from many different states to witness and live this moment in history. The ceremonies began promptly at 11:30 to cheers and applause, and the excitement reached a crescendo when the presence of Donald J. Trump was announced, and the Oath of Office administered. Finally, the moment of truth. He did it, he won, he is our 45th President. Now we need to support this new administration fervently for there are many detractors who do not understand his vision thinking only of their own small self-interests. We Republicans feel otherwise. We see Donald Trump’s vision “Make America Great Again.” We close this article with a humble and respectful “God Bless America”.

4 4 IMPORTANT SHRW LUNCHEON RSVP CHANGES

Southern Hills Republican Women has always had a policy of announcing the luncheon cut-off date as the Thursday prior to our meeting in our newsletter but tried to stay flexible for those last minute decisions. Last month our meeting RSVP situation became almost unmanageable with last minute additions. After our cut-off date of January 18th the attendance escalated by 44%. Besides the necessity of adding extra tables and chairs which required reorganizing the room, the chef had to personally go to the store to purchase additional food and two more servers had to be called in at the last minute.

Because of the massive lack of RSVPs in January and in December for our Christmas party, we now have to change our procedure to ensure a continued good working relationship with Buckman’s Grille. Our contract allows for 5% over the total reservation number we provide to them. However, if we come in under the total of RSVPs we submit we are liable for those meals. All cancellations are due by the Saturday prior to the meeting.

What this means is we are encouraging everyone to RSVP in advance to be assured of a seat.

EVENTBRITE CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS: Members can pay via EventBrite through the cut-off date and be assured of a seat.

CHECKS OR CASH PAYMENTS:

Members can pay for the following months meeting by putting their check or cash (if it’s cash be sure your name is paper clipped to the bills) into the plastic envelopes always on the tables and Linda Schlinger, our Treasurer, will hold your payment securely for deposit until after the next meeting per our normal procedure.

Members can mail their payment into our post office box at SHRW, 2505 Anthem Village Dr., Suite E- 223, Henderson, NV 89052. It must arrive by the cut-off date, not mailed on the cut-off date.

Members can drop their check off at the mail box located by Virginia Finnegan’s front door located at 2001 DiPinto located at the corner of Hampton and DiPinto St.

All payments will be rolled over to the following month if someone cancels by the Saturday prior to the meeting because they cannot attend. As in the past, if you do not cancel and don’t show up, you forfeit your payment.

PAY AT THE DOOR PAYMENTS: You must RSVP even if you prefer to not pay in advance but will be attending as you need to be included in the food count. Again, you need to RSVP by the Thursday prior to the meeting. If you cannot attend and do not cancel payment is due and payable for your lunch reservation.

As of March if you show up without a reservation, you will be asked to wait until everyone who has paid has been seated so we can see how many additional people can be accommodated due to cancellations and no shows. We do not want to turn anyone away since this is your club. You can help the situation by making a point of paying in advance. 5 5 CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE Senator Dean Heller (202)224-6244 Las Vegas office: 3/2 Lillian Auspitz 702. 388.6605 3/3 Rose Flacco Sen. Joseph P. Hardy COMITTEE CHAIRS District 12 Achievement 3/15 Gail Taylor [email protected] Nickie Diersen 3/23 Virginia Reqa Sen. Michael Roberson Americanism District 20 Sydney Ingram 3/26 Katherine Landsman [email protected] Boutique Assemblyman Keith Pickard Dee Gualandi District 22 Bylaws [email protected] Sharon Banta PEOPLE OF INTEREST Assemblywoman Melissa Woodbury Caring For America Nevada Governor: (District 23) Trudi Dailey Brian Sandoval ® [email protected] Chaplain * Term-Limited in 2018. Senator Scott Hammond Sydney Ingram Nevada Lt. Governor: Co-minority whip [email protected] Fundraising Mark Hutchison (R) Senator Becky Harris Heather Stamer Nevada Sec. Of State: Caucus Policy Coordinator Historian Barbara Cegavske (R) [email protected] Diane Fell Nevada State Treasurer: If you know someone who could just Legislative co-chairs Dan Schwartz (R) use a little cheer, give our Sunshine Rana Goodman Nevada State Controller: Lady, Judy Uebbing a call at 702-407-8284 e-mail Literacy Ron Knecht (R) [email protected] Carol Tank Judy will send them a card Nevada Attorney General: with a few rays of sunshine Newsletter Editor Adam Laxalt (R) | and good cheer. Rana Goodman Cecilia Justus Campagna Photographer Elizabeth Heather Stamer NEW MEMBERS Elizabeth Chevez ASSOCIATE Robyn Brewington MEMBER Hunter Publicity Gaye McDonald Official Nevada State legislature WEB SITES OF INTEREST Sunshine www.leg.state.nv.us Judy Uebbing phone: 800-992-0973 National Federation of Republican Women Telephone www.nfrw.org Sheri McKay SHRW web site: www.SHRWhendersonrepublicanwomen.com Veterans Affairs Follow SHRW on Twitter (@sohillsrw) Sydney Ingram Follow SHRW on Facebook Webmaster www.facebook.com/SHRW-Henderson-Southern-Hills-Republican-Women- Hannah Persons 6 6 COMING EVENTS

March 28th April 25th Rick Workman Wes Duncan Candidate for Henderson Mayor 1st Asst Attorney General, Crystal Hendrickson AB 73 – Sex Trafficking Candidate for Henderson Mayor Eddie Hamilton Candidate for Henderson Mayor May 23rd Rana Goodman, SHRW Legislative Chair, BDR 13-86 Judge Mark Stevens “Nominating Guardianship” AB 56 - Establishing Veterans Treatment Courts to Secretary of State Lock Box” June 27th April 6 Lori Frame NvFRW Legislative Day Vantac International In Carson City, tour the legislative Public & Personal Safety Company Building, meet our legislators and/or Speaking on Women’s Safety Attend Senate and Assembly sessions. July 25th April 7– 8 Michelle Mortensen Annual Spring Board and Membership Channel 8 News, Meeting Carson City Consumer Fraud DID YOU KNOW By: Sydney Ingram We recently celebrated Presidents’ Day. If you’re like me, you would also think you were honoring George Washington who was after all America’s first president. If so you’d be wrong. The United States declared its independence in 1776, yet George Washington did not take office until April 30, 1789. From 1776 until 1789 John Hanson served as the first President of the United States. America was formed in 1781 with the adoption of the Articles of Confederation which were proposed in 1776 but not agreed upon until 1777 and not signed until 1781. Once the signing took place a President was needed to run the country and John Hanson was chosen unanimously by Congress (which included George Washington). Hanson was a major player in the revolution and an extremely influential member of Congress. From the beginning, he was faced with challenges in trying to keep America together and figure out what the role of the President was since no one had ever been President before. As he took office just as the Revolutionary War ended, America was broke. Yet the troops demanded to be paid and threatened to overthrow the new government and establish a monarchy with Washington as king.

The brave members of Congress ran for their lives, leaving Hanson as the only guy left running the government. Fortunately, sanity prevailed, deals were made, and anarchy was prevented. Since the Articles only allowed a President to serve a one year term, seven other Presidents were elected prior to George Washington taking office.

WHAT HAPPENED? Well the Articles of Confederation didn’t work well and a new doctrine was written-the Constitu-tion. While George Washington was not the first President of the United States, he was the first President of the United States under the Constitution we follow today. And the first eight Presidents have been forgotten in history. (See google for additional information.)

On February 14th, 2017 Sheri McKay and Sydney Ingram handed out 67 lap robes to veterans at the VA hospital In honor of the annual nation-wide “Salute to Hospitalized Vets.” They are known as “SCA Happy Hookers” and have been doing this for ten years. Thank You, Sheri & Sydney, for all the work you do for our veterans.

7 E-MAIL ADDRESSES FOR NV Assembly & Senate 2017-18:

8 Nevada Federation of Republican Women

OFFICIAL CALL

In accordance with our bylaws, I hereby issue the official call and cordially invite you to attend the 2017 Spring Board of Directors and General Membership Meeting of the

guests are invited to attend.

Lori Piotrowski, NvFRW President

2017 Spring Board of Directors and General Membership Meeting Saturday, April 8, 2017 Carson Tahoe Hotel 800 N Carson St., Carson City, NV 89701

Thursday, April 6, 2017 Legislative Day Legislature Tour: 11:00 AM Legislative Speakers: 2:00 - 5:00 PM Individual Meetings at Your Pace Carson City, NV

Friday, April 7, 2017 Governor's Mansion Tour: 10:00 AM State Capitol Tour: 1:30 PM

NvFRW Executive Board Meeting: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (Open to all interested parties) Regents’ Meeting: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM NvFRW Regents Cocktail Reception: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Non-regents may attend; $25 payable at the door)

Saturday, April 8, 2017 NvFRW Spring Board of Directors and General Membership Meeting NvFRW Presidents Roundtable: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM NvFRW Board of Directors and General Membership Meeting: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Luncheon: 11:45 – 1:30 PM

11119 Nevada Federation of Republican Women SPRING BOARD OF DIRECTORS and GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING REGISTRATION FORM Saturday, April 7-8, 2017 Carson Tahoe Hotel, Carson City, NV

The meeting is open to all NvFRW club officers, members, and guests. Your participation in federation events strengthens our organization and helps us educate women in Republican values.

MEMBERS Registration fee for members and guests includes the Spring Board of Directors and General Membership Meeting, and continental breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Includes materials for members.

Name: ______Club: ______Position: ______Phone: ______Email: ______Early Registration (Received/postmarked before March 15) $60 x ____ = ______Late Registration (Received/postmarked after March 15) $70 x ____ = ______Lunch Only (Received/postmarked before March 15) $35 x ____ = ______Lunch Only (Received/postmarked after March 15) $40 x ____ = ______

NON-MEMBERS AND GUESTS Name: ______Early Registration (Received/postmarked before March 15) $60 x ____ = ____ Late Registration (Received/postmarked before March 15) $70 x ____ = ____ Walk-Ins (if available) $75 x ____ = ____ Lunch Only (Received/postmarked before March 15) $40 x ____ = ____ (Received/postmarked after March 15) $45 x ____ = ____ Walk-in (if available) $45 x ____ = ____

NOTE: Please make checks payable to NvFRW and mail checks and registration form to Priscilla Campbell, 8940 W. Washburn Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89149. To pay by credit card, you may use the Eventbrite link on our web site: http://www.nvfrw.org

10 ROOM RESERVATIONS: We have reserved a block of rooms at the Carson Tahoe Hotel (formerly the Carson Nugget), 800 N Carson St., Carson City, NV 89701. To reserve a room at the rate of $59.99, please mention Nevada Federation of Republican Women when contacting the hotel. The hotel price includes free Internet access, in-room coffee, hair dryers, and microwaves and refrigerators upon request.

Carson Tahoe Hotel: 800-338-7760/775-882-5535

The hotel is three blocks from Legislature and State Capitol buildings and several restaurants are located across the street and others are also within walking distance.

Our meetings will be in the casino section of the hotel, and there is a shuttle for those who have difficulty walking. The hotel is 1/2 to 1 block away from the casino.

VOTER FRAUD

At our February meeting, Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske discussed Voter Registration Fraud. She wanted to let us know that there are actually 8 different types of Voter Fraud which is listed below. It is also listed on the SOS website: http://nvsos.gov/sos/elections/election-resources/voter- fraud Since people use the term “voter fraud” to mean many different things, it is often important to clarify what a person means when they use the term. Below are 8 common types of potential voter fraud: 1. Double Voting – An individual casts more than one ballot in the same election.

2. Ineligible Voter – The casting of a ballot by a person who is not eligible to voter. This can include non-citizens or felons who have not had their rights restored.

3. Dead Voter – The name of a deceased person remains on the voter rolls and a living person fraudulently casts a ballot in that name.

4. Voter Suppression – Any tactic aimed at lowering or suppressing the number of voters who might otherwise vote in an election.

5. Voter Registration Fraud – Filling out and submitting a voter registration form for a fictional person; filling out a voter registration form with the name of a real person, but without that person's consent, and forging his or her signature on the form; changing information on a voter registration form once it has been completed; not turning in completed voter registration forms on time; or discarding completed voter registration forms due to party affiliation.

6. Voter Impersonation – A person claims to be someone else when casting a vote, either in person or on an absentee ballot.

7. Vote Buying – Agreements between voters and others to buy and sell votes, such as a candidate paying voters to vote for him or her, or a voter offering to sell him or her vote for money. Fraud by Election Officials – Manipulation of ballots by officials administering the election, such as tossing out ballots, casting ballots in voters' names, or changing votes from one candidate to another.

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