1 April, TRUMP 2020 CCRW NEWS President’s Message: Staying safe & healthy at home is a priority! By Liz Pike, CCRW President I salute our Commander in Chief! First off, I stand with President Trump CONTENTS as he declares war on the invisible enemy of COVID-19. From my view, he is leading the charge and doing an admirable job in these President’s Message…….….….1 unprecedented times! Bravo to VP Pence for his role!
Bowerman Report ……..…..…..3 As Trump’s 2016 Presidential campaign took root, I would hear from 2nd VP Report…………………..4 other Republicans about their doubts on his ability to lead in the Treasurer’s Report………………5 unlikely event he would be elected. I defended candidate Trump often and suggested that throughout his successful career and life, he Membership Report ……….…..6 surrounded himself with capable, smart people. This is the reason he’s CCRW Membership Form……..7 been “winning” his entire life. I predicted that he would do the same CCRW May Dinner ……………..8 as President of the United States; he would surround himself with the brightest and best! He’s done that! This is why America has been Member Business Directory..….9 winning for the past three years and that’s why our nation will prevail CCRW Campaign School ……10 against this evil, corona virus enemy. My family and I are being obedient; we are staying home, and only leaving our farm to get necessary supplies, (things like milk and chicken feed). I’ve been a UPCOMING closet ‘prep-er’ most of my life, so our larder is plenty stocked. EVENTS Corona Virus dominated the 2020 Legislative Session. This year’s Washington State Legislative session began with a focus on dealing Tentative Event; this may be with the homeless crisis and navigating a supplemental transportation rescheduled; stay tuned. budget in response to voter-approved car-tab-fee reductions. The Thursday, May 7, 2020 Dems thought they would also be able to mow over Republican CCRW Dinner Meeting minorities to pass their favorite pet projects: new climate change laws 6pm Social that would dramatically raise fuel taxes and pass even more firearm 6:40pm Dinner restrictions on law abiding citizens. In the end, however, neither of Club Green Meadows these passed. That’s the sliver lining on this otherwise horrid virus! Keynote Address by Loren Culp, Police Chief for the City of Lawmakers quickly switched gears during session as they watched Republic and WA State candidate businesses across Washington shut down to prevent the spread of for Governor COVID-19. There’s no question the state will see reduced tax collections in the coming quarters of 2020. Reservations required for all CCRW CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Events; Register and pre-pay online at ClarkCountyRepublicanWomen.org 2 April, TRUMP 2020
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 In the end, both sides of the aisle came together to appropriate $200 million from state reserves to respond to COVID-19. $160 million was added to fund homelessness and housing affordability. Cities and Counties also have new legislative authority to raise local sales taxes to be used for housing, without having to put it to citizens for a vote. If you reside in a City controlled by liberals, hang onto your wallet! With bipartisan support, legislators passed a firearms bill that centralizes the state’s background-check system by housing it with the Washington State Patrol. Democrats also passed a bill to create a state Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention, a new bureaucracy aimed as using data to better understand why and where gun violence occurs in Washington.
One of the darkest moments of this session proved to be when Democrats passed SB 5395, mandating all public schools K-12 teach sex education. I hope opponents are successful in safely collecting enough signatures in order to get this on the November 3rd ballot as a referendum. This is another example of Dems thinking they know what’s best for you and your children! I look forward to having an opportunity to sign this petition soon!
Spending every last dime and increasing taxes on working families year after year is not a prudent way to govern. Yet, that’s what Democrat majorities have delivered to our state for the past 6 years! I predict all this unsustainable spending in Olympia will create huge budget deficits going forward in 2020. This fall, long after our nation has recovered from the pandemic, the election season will ramp up with fervor. As citizens and as candidates, we must be vocal about the irresponsible way majority Dems have managed our state’s operating budget. Voters should fire them all! But all that election stuff can wait. For the moment, we must all do our part to win this war! Check in on neighbors that may need help with groceries. Protect yourself. Wash your hands frequently and don’t touch your face! Let’s all do our part by staying home! Focus on things that matter; God and family! Events cancelled. As you know, Clark County Republican Women (CCRW) took responsible action to cancel March events, including our dinner meeting featuring Washington Gubernatorial Candidate Joshua Freed and the Winning Strategies Campaign School. In a couple of weeks, the CCRW Board of Directors will conduct its scheduled meeting virtually. Our board will discuss upcoming CCRW events tentatively set for May and beyond. I look forward to continuing to keep you updated as these details are finalized. Candidate filing week is coming up: May 11- 15. CCRW has every intention to reschedule our campaign school which will benefit any Republican candidate who plans to file for office during the second week of May. This dynamic program will provide a roadmap to successfully win a campaign for elective office. The campaign school, once rescheduled, will be open to all Republicans, women and men. It’s also ideal for campaign managers and campaign team members. We need qualified Republicans running in every race in anticipation of a RED WAVE in 2020!
CCRW has also scheduled a Gubernatorial Debate for all declared Republican candidates on Thursday, June 25th at Camas High School. So far, Joshua Freed, Phil Fortunato, Loren Culp and Anton Sakharov have all accepted our invitation to participate in this important pre-primary debate. Stay tuned for confirmation details about this important event. It is my hope this will be one of many CCRW events that take place as planned! Lastly, thank you for the trust you have placed in our entire board! It’s an honor and privilege to serve with Karen Bowerman, our First Vice President, Liz Cline, our Second Vice President, Anna Miller, our Secretary and Nicole Wubben, our Treasurer. These ladies rock and so do our members! May God bless you and yours!
- - Yours in service, Liz Pike
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Mark Your Bowerman Report Calendar: By Karen Bowerman, CCRW First Vice President
To be rescheduled in UPCOMING COUNTY & STATE 2020; stay tuned. REPUBLICAN CONVENTIONS CCRW Campaign School A couple of months ago in this column I Date to be determined wrote on upcoming Clark County and 9am to 1pm Washington State Conventions. You Club Green Meadows won’t be surprised to hear that dates Get winning with this and processes have been changed. All county conventions in our state comprehensive program! See details will be held online on April 4—that’s a first! Those attending were on page 10 elected at the February caucus back in those wonderful days when we met in person. Our County Rules Committee has developed rules that Some of these events will work in a webinar format. Michael Delavar, convention chair, may be rescheduled due promises to do his best to ensure that everyone's voices are heard, and to current events: the will of the delegates is upheld despite the fact that people are not gathered together as usual. This year we will have the convention in two Thursday, May 7, 2020 parts, with the first devoted to electing up to 107 delegates and CCRW Dinner Meeting alternates to the State Convention and the second part (date TBD) 6pm Social devoted to editing and approving the County Platform; hopefully this 6:40pm Dinner can be done later in person because it is challenging to have in-depth Club Green Meadows platform discussion via webinar. Keynote Address by Loren Culp, Importantly, if you would like to be a delegate to the State Convention, now Police Chief for the City of Republic scheduled for June 25, 26 and 27, but you won’t be attending the County and WA State candidate for Convention, please go to https://clarkrepublicans.org/state-delegate by Governor April 3 to nominate yourself. There are openings!
Thursday, June 25, 2020 HAVE YOU SERVED AS AN ELECTION OBSERVER? CCRW Gubernatorial Debate for If not, I can (almost) guarantee that you’ll find it informative, positive and Republican Candidates interesting. Annual training is held by the Clark County Elections 5:30pm Doors Open Department for us as political party observers to qualify us to observe 6:00pm Debate when the opportunity presents; once a person has received this training, Camas High School Auditorium there is no need to take it again. It will be on Wednesday, June 3 from 6 Meet all the top Republican to 8:30 PM in the Elections Conference Room. A list of trained candidates for WA State Governor Republican observers is provided to the Chair of the Party. Call Cathie in one place. See them in a live Garber, Elections Supervisor at (564) 397-2345 for more information. debate on all the important issues facing our state. WHAT IS A LINCOLN DAY GALA LIKE WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING OF 6 FEET? Thursday, July 9, 2020 Some events simply require the collegiality of a group gathering, and CCRW Dinner Meeting Lincoln Day is one of those. So…the CCRP’s April 25 Gala at Ilani was 6pm Social postponed with the promise of convening it when the State releases the 6:40pm Dinner Stay at Home order, and when Republicans feel confident from a health Club Green Meadows perspective about gathering together. As a collector of some amazing Keynote Address by State Senator donations to the auctions, I asked donors for permission to keep their Phil Fortunato, WA State candidate donations in the queue, so that’s what we are doing! In addition, Liz for Governor Pike, a $2500 Gold Sponsor of the Lincoln Day Gala has left her AND Anton Sakharov, WA State campaign surplus account donation with the Party, for recognition when candidate for Governor the Gala is rescheduled. Thank you, Liz! CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 BOWERMAN REPORT
BLESSINGS TO ALL! It goes without saying that having to postpone major Republican events in a presidential election year is disheartening on many levels. But the only matter that's truly important is that God continues to bless us individually and collectively with health throughout this crisis. - - Karen Dill Bowerman
Program News By Liz Cline, CCRW Second Vice President We hope to see you soon! As of this writing, President Trump has extended a national stay at home order through the end of April. Our next scheduled event is a dinner meeting on Thursday, May 7th featuring Washington Gubernatorial Candidate Loren Culp. Our Clark County Republican Women board is meeting soon to discuss the feasibility of this and other events on our 2020 calendar. In the meantime, stay home and stay healthy. We will keep you informed about whether or not this dinner meeting will continue as scheduled. For now, a flyer for this scheduled dinner meeting can be found on page 8 in this issue.
Here’s some great information about candidate Loren Culp!
Loren Culp is a life long resident of Washington State. He was a small business owner in Olympia for over 20 years. He is the current Police Chief of Republic, Washington. Chief Culp was the first Washington State Police Executive to make a public stand against excessive and unconstitutional restrictions on legal firearms contained in Initiative 1639. This courageous action put him into the national political spotlight. Chief Culp has been a guest on TV with Tucker Carlson, Fox and Friends, The Daily Ledger and has done hundreds of interviews with radio and newspapers across the U.S. He has been a much sought after speaker across Washington State. Chief Culp is a member of the National Rifle Association, Gun Owners Action League, American Legion and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Chief Culp is the author of a #1 best selling book titled “American Cop; Upholding the Constitution and Defending Your Right to Bear Arms.” He is a former U.S. Army Sergeant in the world-famous 101st Airborne Division and the 2nd Infantry Division and served under President Ronald Reagan. Chief Culp is an avid hunter, fisherman and supporter of the Constitution. He has been married to his wife Barb for more than 40 years and has two sons and seven grandchildren. His life experiences as an Army Veteran, business owner, former narcotics detective, police chief, father and grandfather give him a well rounded and unique view on the issues facing Washington State.
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Treasurer’s Report By Nicole Wubben, CCRW Treasurer
As you know, our March meeting had to be cancelled because of COVID-19. At this meeting, were were scheduled to come together and vote for a deserving organization to be our recipient for the current year Impact Award. Unfortunately, this vote will be delayed until which time CCRW is able to host a dinner meeting. However, I’m listing the three entities that our members will be voting on, once that meeting takes place. Read about these three organizations now so that when we do get together, you’ll be ready to cast a vote for the charity of your choice. Our budget includes a match of $500 for the first $500 contributed from our members and guests. After CCRW members select the recipient, we will be highlighting this organization and encouraging members to support their cause. Contributions will be carefully tracked throughout the year and will be presented to the organization at our January meeting in 2021. Your vote at our next meeting, (whenever it takes place) is important and meaningful in selecting who will be the recipient of our 2020 Impact Award! SAMPLE BALLOT: 2020 Impact Award Ballot for CCRW Members (Members will vote for one at our next CCRW Meeting) __ Options 360 is pro-life based organization which offers pregnancy testing, limited ultrasound, education and unconditional support. The goal is to save the lives of unborn babies. Options 360 does not provide abortions, pre-natal care, infertility evaluation and treatment, referrals, nor do they sell or distribute birth control. It is a 501c3 with an annual budget of $860,000. Options 360 is in the process of streamlining overhead and would use CCRW’s contribution to help defray the costs of moving expenses to their new combined location in the Uptown Village area of Vancouver where the needs are greatest. Web: Options360.org __ Battle Ground Health Care is a free health and dental clinic serving residents without health insurance or the means to pay for services. Medical professionals donate their time to treat patients. The clinic is a 501c3 with an annual budget of $350,000. 47% of patients suffer from hypertension. The clinic would use CCRW’s contribution to support food costs for the “Cooking Matters with Diabetes” class, or teaching supplies for a hypertension course or to purchase kitchen appliances for the health and lifestyle room at the clinic. Web: BattleGroundHealthCare.org
__ Our City Cares is a new 501c3 for the purpose to unite local communities to combat the tragedy of teen suicide. Our City Cares was founded in 2017 and partners with city governments, schools, businesses, non- profits and faith-based organizations. Our City Cares serves Camas, Washougal and Evergreen School districts in Clark County with an annual budget of $76,000. Our City Cares would use a CCRW contribution to expand their program to three additional school districts in Clark County that have requested to be included. Web: OurCityCares.org
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Membership Update By Anna Miller, CCRW Membership Chair and Secretary
Congratulations to Clark County Republican Women! We have 78 new members for 2020. This is a great start for our new membership year! Our new membership drive slogan is “Be One, Bring One.” Please take this to heart and bring a new member to a meeting that we are actually able to host in 2020. Our Membership Renewal Form is on Page 7. If you have questions about membership, please call me at (360) 600-6668. If you don’t see your name listed below, it means we have not yet received your 2020 membership dues. We want you back! It’s easy to register online at ClarkCountyRepublicanWomen.org. Simply click on the join button. During these uncertain times, I hope and pray that you and your families are staying home, and of course staying healthy and productive. I look forward to seeing all of our CCRW friends at the soonest possible time!
Thank you 2020 CCRW Members in Good Standing
Cynthia Allen Catherine Grady Lilanne Pierson Thank you Diane Anvick Eileen Haggerty Liz Pike Associate Marjie Austen Gail Harrington Eileen Quiring Members: Sarah Bang Lori Higgs Meg Rafferty Lisa Bayautet Diana Hogg Shannon Roberts Dave Austen Amy Boggs Dotty Holm Joyce Roggenkamp Steven Bang Karen Bowerman Maureen Horn Marilyn Roggenkamp Earl Bowerman Jennifer Huebner Judith Schmaltz Sharon Boyle Joshua Bradley Rosie Ingram Shirley Schmaltz Louise Bradley Neil Cahoon Wilma Jackson Marlaina Shaw Dee Brookshire Dan Clark Darlene Johnson Sally Snyder Les Collins Bonnie Burns Sherry Kallman Loretta Steele Janice Clifton Lee Donham Joan Keels Cindy Stieber Mark Engleman Liz Cline Carole Kelley Helen Sudbeck Randy Fisher Lauren Colas Violet Kirkland Janine Tipsord Greg Gray Carole Collins Vicki Kraft Bertha Tucker Phil Haggerty Susan Courtney Kristina Lambert Valerie Vance Scott Hogg Denise Cramer Debbie Larner Angela Wells Brenden Horn Lori Curry Penny Love-Henslee Ardis Whitebook Richard Huebner Jennifer Dickson Donna Madore Nicole Wubben Jim Johnson Susan Dietrich Cynthia Mael Donna Zimmerly Jim Karlock Sonjia Donham Tammy Marquez Michael Kelley Verna Euwer Judi Mayfield Chuck Miller Dixie McFadden Debra Fisher Kevin Sudbeck Sam Mikel Connie Jo Freeman Duane Tucker Anna Miller Melissa Gardner Nancy Moyer Anita Gillingham Mary Nevius Kathleen Gilmartin Brook Pell Linda Peterson
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Engaging and Empowering Women in Clark County Politics for more than 70 years! OUR MISSION: The mission of Clark County Republican Women (CCRW) is to promote an informed electorate through political education, to increase the effectiveness of women in the causes of good government through effective political participation and to facilitate cooperation among Republican Women’s Clubs. CCRW fosters loyalty to the Republican Party and strives to promote its ideals, and to support the objectives and policies of the Republican National Committee, the Republican State Central Committee and to work for the election of the Republican Party’s nominees. OUR MEETINGS: CCRW meets in January, March, May, July, September and November. CCRW also hosts an annual Membership Appreciation Picnic Dinner each summer. OUR STANDING COMMITTEES: Achievement Awards, Program, Campaign, Education, Membership, Chaplain, Goodwill Ambassador, Newsletter and Communication Committee. For more information, email [email protected]. ______“Making Our Club Great!” CCRW Membership Form - Join us today! Annual Membership $40 payable to CCRW due each January 1. Send Dues to 25810 NE 12th Street, Camas, WA 98607 OR JOIN ONLINE AT ClarkCountyRepublicanWomen.org $40 New or Renewing CCRW Member______$15 New or Renewing CCRW Associate______Mailing Address______City______State______Zip______Member Email Address______Mobile No.______Associate Email Address______Mobile No.______Areas of Interest, Standing Committees:______CCRW Dues $40.00. $______and/or CCRW Associate Member Dues $15.00 $______Plus additional program contribution to CCRW $______Total Enclosed $______Check No.______Date____ Amount Paid $_____ OR Check here for Credit Card _____ Sponsoring Member______Send $40 Annual Dues to 25810 NE 12th Street, Camas, WA 98607 OR JOIN ONLINE AT ClarkCountyRepublicanWomen.org 8 April, TRUMP 2020 Tentatively Planned CCRW Event: CCRW Board will provide an update soon on whether or not this event will take place as scheduled.
CCRW 2020 Speaker Series Meet Police Chief Loren Culp, a Republican Candidate for Washington Governor
Thursday, May 7, 2020 6pm at Club Green Meadows Proudly presented to you by Clark County Republican Women!
CCRW Dinner Meeting - Thursday, May 7, 2020 6pm Social / 6:40pm Dinner Club Green Meadows / 7703 NE 72nd Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98661 Keynote Presentation by City of Republic Chief of Police Loren Culp and Republican Candidate for Washington State Governor
Please join us at this exclusive candidate engagement presented by Clark County Republican Women. Advance registration is required. Register online at ClarkCountyRepublicanWomen.org Loren Culp is a life long resident of Washington State. He was a small business owner in Olympia for over 20 years. He is the current Police Chief of Republic, Washington. Chief Culp was the first Washington State Police Executive to make a public stand against excessive and unconstitutional restrictions on legal firearms contained in Initiative 1639. This courageous action put him into the national political spotlight. Chief Culp has been a guest on TV with Tucker Carlson, Fox and Friends, The Daily Ledger and has done hundreds of interviews with radio and newspapers across the U.S. He has been a much sought after speaker across Washington State. Chief Culp is a member of the National Rifle Association, Gun Owners Action League, American Legion and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Chief Culp is the author of a #1 best selling book titled “American Cop; Upholding the Constitution and Defending Your Right to Bear Arms.” He is a former U.S. Army Sergeant in the world-famous 101st Airborne Division and the 2nd Infantry Division and served under President Ronald Reagan. Chief Culp is an avid hunter, fisherman and supporter of the Constitution. He has been married to his wife Barb for more than 40 years and has two sons and seven grandchildren. His life experiences as an Army Veteran, business owner, former narcotics detective, police chief, father and grandfather give him a well rounded and unique view on the issues facing Washington State.
This flyer is for educational purposes only and does not constitute an official endorsement by CCRW.
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CCRW Member Business Directory
FARM FRESH PRODUCE MEDICAL INNOVATIONS REAL ESTATE SERVICES Shangri-La Farm Valerie Vance Gloria Matthews, Principal Eggs, seasonal produce and Red Point International Property Brokers special events 26300 NE Third 9208 NE Hwy. 99, Ste. 107-203 Tel. (360) 600-3042
Street, Camas, WA 98607 Vancouver, WA 98665 [email protected] Tel. (360) 281-8720 Tel. (503) 319-8139 www.ggmathews.com [email protected] www.redpointcorp.com FINANCIAL SERVICES REAL ESTATE SERVICES David Austen, CPA Shannon Roberts, Berkshire POLITICAL & BUSINESS 8200 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Ste. 103 Hathaway HomeServices CONSULTING SERVICES Vancouver, WA 98661 Northwest 509-637-5192 Connie Jo Freeman Consulting Tel. (360) 260-9900 [email protected] https:// Opposition Research, Background [email protected] sroberts.bhhsnw.com/ www.austencpa.com Checks, Smart Campaign Strategies and More! Tel. (714) 321-2776 SIP & PAINT ART EVENTS [email protected] ART FARM Fun oil painting events/lessons Corporate team building events Bridal shower parties Visit the website: LizPike.Art 26300 NE Third Street Camas, WA 98607 Tel. (360) 281-8720 [email protected]
10 April, TRUMP 2020 Future Planned CCRW Event: CCRW Board will provide a new date for this event. Stay tuned!
CCRW 2020 Campaign School
Winning Strategies for candidates, campaign managers, & team leaders
NEW DATE TO BE DETERMINED! 9am-1pm at Club Green Meadows Proudly presented by Clark County Republican Women!
LEGISLATIVE / COUNTY / CITY / SCHOOL BOARD / PORT & FIRE COMMISSION
CCRW 2020 Campaign School offers a dynamic and comprehensive program! Get all the tools you need to run a successful campaign for elective office! Presented by Liz Pike, Retired Three-Term Washington State Representative
• Platform development and messaging • Designing a powerful campaign logo for signs • Building a successful team • Writing an effective 100-word candidate statement • Effective fundraising strategies • Setting a campaign budget, timeline and schedule • Making your best speech every time!
Sign up for the CCRW 2020 Campaign School Today! New 2020 date to be determined / 9am-1pm / Club Green Meadows / 7703 NE 72nd Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98661 Tuition is just $10 for CCRW members and associates; $15 for non-members. Advance registration is required. Register online at ClarkCountyRepublicanWomen.org or contact Liz Pike at Tel. (360) 281-8720 / email [email protected] to reserve your space!