Washoe Republican Women WRW) NEWS Empowering Republican women to have an important voice at the political table. Vol. 8 Issue 11 November 2020 ELECTION 2020

...... the power to see opportunities and make a difference 2020 WRW OFFICERS PRESIDENT RSVP EARLY- LIMITED SEATING Barb Hawn 775-250-4296 [email protected]

1st VICE-PRESIDENT Lindy Leonard [email protected]

2ND VICE-PRESIDENT Glenda Gilmore 775-473-5792 [email protected]

SECRETARY Steph Hanzlik [email protected]

TREASURER Diane Todd 775-229-5543

PAST PRESIDENT Darlene Ruedy [email protected] CONTENT - Upcoming WRW Meeting -Message from the President -Committee Reports -Calendar of Events -Birthdays -Club & Other events/Reports -Key Upcoming Events Information -Special Memories -Why Pres. Trump Should be Re-elected - Maintaining a Sense of Humor - President Trump’s Second Term Agenda -Get Out the Vote Message - President Pelosi? What Happens If There’s No Clear Winner? -November 3rd Election -Coronavirus Humor & Covid-19 Update -Coronavirus Update -Thanksgiving Family Time-You Decide -Membership Application -Sponsors

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear WRW Members,

Congratulations to President Donald J. Trump and newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett. Merci. Danke. Grazie. Mahalo. Gracias.

I want to express my deepest gratitude and say “Thank You” for everything that Washoe Republican Women has accomplished in 2020. Thank you to all the wonderful speakers that have educated our membership: Michael J. McDonald, Republican Party Chairman; Jon Yuspa, Founder of Honor Flight Nevada; Kim Harris aka Lillian Virgin Finnegan; Honorable Douglas Herndon; Honorable Elliott Sattler; Janet Freixas, NvFRW President; Jesse Jane Duff, Women for Trump Advisory Board; Niger Innis; and Corrado De Gasperus, CEO Comstock Mining.

Thank you for attending the 2nd Annual Boots & BBQ and New Member Social. Thank you for contributing to the Barbara Vucanovich Scholarship. Thank you for your support of local candidates: State Senator ; Assemblywoman ; Assemblywoman ; Honorable Elliott Sattler; Washoe County Commissioner Marsha Berkbigler; Candidate for Assembly District 31; and Barb Hawn Candidate for Assembly District 27.

Thank you all for everything that you have done to contribute to the success of WRW. You are amazing women and I am proud to work with you.

Thank you to the Veterans that have served in the United States military and protected our liberty and freedom.

Wishing you abundant blessings this Thanksgiving and always. Blessings,

Barb

Never lose sight of the fact that the most important yardstick of your success will be how you treat other people. – Barbara Bush

Committee Reports Membership UPDATE Literacy

As of October, we have 81 NOVEMBER WRW BOOKCLUB MEETING members with 2 new members joining at the October meeting! Book Choice is: 37 Associates! Way to go!!! The 5000 Year Leap A Miracle that Changed the World By W. Cleon Skousen

DATE: Thursday Nov. 12th

TIME: 3pm-4:30pm

WHERE: Location to be Determined.

Call Judi Rettich For Location 717-725-2006 Congratulations! We made our membership GOAL.

Welcome New WRW Members & Associates from August-October!!

New Members New Members Associates

Tammy Borde Daphnis Maclean Debbie Abate Rhonda Cain Anita Maddox Dennis Davis Mary Coffman Christine McAvoy Jim Feeney Tracy Dufur Angela Nolan Linda Hartweg Suzanne Edwards Cathy Paschane Frank Nolan Karen Fillmore Sabrina Sloan Dan Peterson Ardea Heiden Kim Thomas Judge Bridget Robb Jane Hillerby Day Younker Debbie Kane

We are successful because of our Members & Associates!

Committee Reports- YOP-TARS Teens Talk Socialism" Students Learn First Hand Account About Socialism

One of our WRW members, Victoria Gavranovic, met high school students at Skipolini’s Restaurant in Reno on October 20th and talked about her life in Croatia. Students heard and learned, first- hand, what it was like growing up in a socialist country and environment.

Students from the various Reno high schools, home, charter, and private schools met over pizza for Victoria’s personal account and warning of life under socialism-even to this day. Each were given their own copy of the US Constitution in booklet form from president, Barb Hawn.

The students asked thoughtful questions and had a very open and honest discussion. Victoria met last year with the Teen Age Republican S (or TARS) from Galena High School and shared her experiences with them as well.

The teens want to learn more about the Electoral College. We hope Orrin Johnson will be available to speak to the students about this process. Orrin is a lawyer and publishes the blog “First Principles”. He has published columns in the Reno Gazette Journal and The Nevada Independent.

Thank you, Victoria!

Committee Reports- Armed Forces

On December 19 at 9:00 am, patriots will place wreaths on gravesites at the Northern and the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemeteries. All are welcome to participate in this moving ceremony. WRW supports the Wreaths Across America event every year. If you would like to make a personal donation, contact Glenda Gilmore for an order form at [email protected] or use the form on the following page. Forms will also be available at our November 18th meeting.

Wreath Across America Application

PLEASE SEND ALL FORMS & CHECKS TO GLENDA GILMORE. She will send all checks in one envelop because WRW will get an extra wreath for every 2 that is purchased. The forms should be mailed to Glenda no later than Nov. 12th. (9673 Glen Ridge Drive, Reno, NV 89521) People interested in caravanning to the event should RSVP to Glenda Gilmore at [email protected] . A location to meet will be determined. Committee Reports Con’t. A Big Shoutout to Volunteers Needed! Tammy Borde We need your help. Here are the A big “Thank You” to our new member committees we could use help with. Tammy Borde for the donation of 3 dozen Red, White & Blue masks. We 1. Armed Services, sold every single mask at our Oct. 2. Public Relations, 3. Chaplain Luncheon. All the money raised will 4. Fund raising to go to our Barbara Vucanovich 5. Membership Scholarship Fund! 6. Greeters at Monthly WRW meetings

Thank You for your most generous Please contact Glenda Gilmore if you donation! are interested in volunteering at [email protected] “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.” -Dalai Lama”

Calendar of Events November 2020 December 2020 Daylight Savings Time Nov. 1 WRW Holiday Party Dec. 9 (Wed.) ELECTION DAY Nov. 3 Hanukkah Dec. 10-18 Veteran’s Day Nov. 11 Christmas Dec. 25 WRW Board Mtg. Nov. 18 Kwanzaa Dec.26–Jan. 1 WRW General Mtg. Nov. 18 Thanksgiving Nov. 26

Birthdays November 2020 December 2020 Michon Kessler 11-4 Mimi Swearngin 12-12 Carol Martin 11-8 Mike Leonard 12-14 Colleen Porter 11-11 Daphine MacLean 12-14

Phyllis Westrup 11-12 Tammy Cumbie 12-18 John Hanzlik 11-12 Jessica Cunningham 12-18 Glenda Gilmore 11-13 Brent Cunningham 12-19 Kevin McGee 11-14 Kim Bacchus 12-23 Victoria Kadenacy 11-21 Linda Lynch 12-26 Dorian McBride 11-23 Dennis Davis 11-26 Ron Smith 11-27 Save The Date!

Food For Thought

Club & Other Events / Key Reports

NvFRW Fall Board meeting on Oct 16-17

The Nevada Federation of Republican Women held its Fall Board Meeting on October 16 – 17 at the Atlantis Resort and Casino here in Reno. State Senator joined the Regents at the Regent Reception on Friday afternoon. He spoke about the status of the lawsuit being brought against the Legislature when the Democrat controlled body raised taxes without the required two-thirds vote of the legislators. He also addressed concerns regarding mail in ballots, poll watching, and getting out the vote.

On Saturday, President Janet Freixas welcomed author and national speaker, Loren Spivak, who spoke to us about free market economics. Mr. Spivak reminded us that “Principles apply to everyone, all the time. Beliefs apply to the person who holds them”.

President Freixas also presented speaker Shawn Meehan, founder of Guard the Constitution. His expertise is in the study of Article V of the US Constitution. He spoke to several Supreme Court decisions, the Federalist Papers, and an extraordinary document, our Constitution. He reminded us that, “The People are the ultimate authority” in the United States”. The People hold the Power.

The Jo Marshall Memorial Scholarships were awarded. Both $1,000.00 scholarships were awarded to UNR students as there were no applicants from UNLV.

“A woman is like a teabag- only in hot water do you realize how strong she is.” - Nancy Reagan

Club & Other Events / Key Reports Con’t. WRW October 21st General Meeting

Corrado De Gasperis

Special Memories

October 2020

Donald Trump Jr. Event on October 14th Churchill RW President Linda Hartweg and Fernley RW President Anita Throne Jim Falk

National Committeeman Jim DeGraffenreid, Nevada GOP Chairman Michael J. McDonald, Reno City Council candidate Eddie Lurton Nevada GOP Treasurer Michael Bertrand, and NvFRW Treasurer Lorrie Olson. Trump Rally on Oct. 18th in Nevada GOP Secretary Barb Hawn & Nevada Carson City GOP Vice Chairman Jim Hindle

Trump’s Peaceful Protest Jessica Hanson NRP Exec. Director, Janet Freixas NvFRW President, Barb, Vida Keller Corrado De Gasperis, CEO of Comstock Lyon County Commissioner, Scott Valley Mining Lyon County Republican Party Chairman

Why President Trump Should be Re-elected Fox News "First up: Education." "Bottom line: if politicians actually care about improving the fortunes and opportunities for Blacks and Hispanics, they need to back school choice. Only Trump can deliver on this essential issue. "

"Next up: Obamacare." "Democrats have put this failed insurance program on the ballot, and it should be. While Biden tries to scare people by saying the Trump White House will remove protections for people with preexisting conditions, which is not true, they neglect to mention that the cost of insurance premiums under Obamacare for people not receiving subsidies doubled between 2013 and 2017, making it unaffordable to millions."

"Next: The economy." "As we emerge from a sharp recession, Trump’s continued embrace of lower taxes and light regulation, and insistence on better trade deals for American workers, will inspire business investment and expansion, and fuel more job creation." "That’s what happened in 2016; the minute the president was elected, both business and consumer optimism spiked, pushing our then- lethargic economy into overdrive."

"Next up: Dissatisfaction with government." "Americans do not want a bigger federal government. In 2016, Gallup asked, 'In general, do you think there is too much, too little or about the right amount of government regulation of business and industry?' At the time, 47% responded 'too much', 22% said too little and 27% said 'the right amount.'" "Today, thanks to Trump’s efforts to reduce the regulatory burden on small business owners and individuals, only 36% say we are over-regulated, and 36% think we have the “right amount of oversight.'"

"Finally, the Supreme Court." "The last issue I cited in 2016 as directing my vote was the Supreme Court. I wrote that those believing in free markets and limited government needed to support a president dedicated to appointing justices to the Supreme Court and judges to other courts who would protect our constitution." "These five reasons to vote for Trump remain critical in 2020. His many accomplishments – bringing hostages home, revised trade deals, taking on China, rebuilding the military, tightening our borders, the blockbuster Middle East peace initiative -- and the near-insanity of the left, make the choice even easier. "

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” -Martin Luther King Jr.

Maintaining a Sense of Humor

Cartoon Humor

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. -Maya Angelou

President Trump’s Second Term Agenda

JOBS

Create 10 Million New Jobs in 10 Months Create 1 Million New Small Businesses Cut Taxes to Boost Take-Home Pay and Keep Jobs in America Enact Fair Trade Deals that Protect American Jobs “Made in America” Tax Credits Expand Opportunity Zones Continue Deregulatory Agenda for Energy Independence

ERADICATE COVID-19

Develop a Vaccine by The End Of 2020 Return to Normal in 2021 Make All Critical Medicines and Supplies for Healthcare Workers in The United States Refill Stockpiles and Prepare for Future Pandemics

END OUR RELIANCE ON CHINA

Bring Back 1 Million Manufacturing Jobs from China Tax Credits for Companies that Bring Back Jobs from China Allow 100% Expensing Deductions for Essential Industries like Pharmaceuticals and Robotics who Bring Back their Manufacturing to the United States No Federal Contracts for Companies who Outsource to China Hold China Fully Accountable for Allowing the Virus to Spread around the World

HEALTHCARE

Cut Prescription Drug Prices Put Patients and Doctors Back in Charge of our Healthcare System Lower Healthcare Insurance Premiums End Surprise Billing Cover All Pre-Existing Conditions Protect Social Security and Medicare Protect Our Veterans and Provide World-Class Healthcare and Services

EDUCATION

Provide School Choice to Every Child in America Teach

DRAIN THE SWAMP

Pass Congressional Term Limits End Bureaucratic Government Bullying of U.S. Citizens and Small Businesses Expose Washington’s Money Trail and Delegate Powers Back to People and States Drain the Globalist Swamp by Taking on International Organizations That Hurt American Citizens

President Trump’s Second Term Agenda Con’t.

DEFEND OUR POLICE

Fully Fund and Hire More Police and Law Enforcement Officers Increase Criminal Penalties for Assaults on Law Enforcement Officers Prosecute Drive-By Shootings as Acts of Domestic Terrorism Bring Violent Extremist Groups Like ANTIFA to Justice End Cashless Bail and Keep Dangerous Criminals Locked Up until Trial

END ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION AND PROTECT AMERICAN WORKERS

Block Illegal Immigrants from Becoming Eligible for Taxpayer-Funded Welfare, Healthcare, and Free College Tuition Mandatory Deportation for Non-Citizen Gang Members Dismantle Human Trafficking Networks End Sanctuary Cities to Restore our Neighborhoods and Protect our Families Prohibit American Companies from Replacing United States Citizens with Lower-Cost Foreign Workers Require New Immigrants to Be Able to Support Themselves Financially

INNOVATE FOR THE FUTURE

Launch Space Force, Establish Permanent Manned Presence on The Moon and Send the First Manned Mission to Mars Build the World’s Greatest Infrastructure System Win the Race to 5G and Establish a National High-Speed Wireless Internet Network Continue to Lead the World in Access to the Cleanest Drinking Water and Cleanest Air Partner with Other Nations to Clean Up our Planet’s Oceans

AMERICA FIRST FOREIGN POLICY

Stop Endless Wars and Bring Our Troops Home Get Allies to Pay their Fair Share Maintain and Expand America’s Unrivaled Military Strength Wipe Out Global Terrorists Who Threaten to Harm Americans Build a Great Cybersecurity Defense System and Missile Defense System

A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes. -Mahatma Gandhi

The Side of the the Media Doesn’t Show.

“I like to think of the word FOCUS as Follow One Course Until Successful.” -

GET OUT THE VOTE MESSAGE!

VOTE IN PERSON ON NOVEMBER 3

Remember, if you wouldn’t trust mailing in a winning lottery ticket, why would you trust mailing your ballot?

IMPORTANT: Do NOT surrender your mail-in ballot to anyone. They will have you sign an affidavit stating that you will not vote twice. Then shred the mail-in ballot. Remember, ballot harvesting is now legal in Nevada.

Spread the word!

President Pelosi? What Happens If There’s No Clear Winner? By Chris Stirewalt | Fox News

In the 2020 election, it's Trump vs. Biden, but could Nancy Pelosi become president in the race for the White House? In the case that the electoral college is tied, the Constitution spells out a process that could lead to some surprising results. Could Kamala Harris end up serving with President Trump? How about Joe Biden and ? Can you imagine Nancy Pelosi serving as president?

Courts certainly do have their place in this, but that happens long before Congress acts. State elections officials have to certify their electors before the Monday after the second Wednesday in December, which is Dec. 14 this year. All of the legal jockeying that takes place will have to occur between Election Day and then. Those who recall the drama around the 2000 election will remember that what was in legal dispute was the power of Florida’s secretary of state to certify the results despite demands from Al Gore’s campaign that recounts continue. The court deferred to state authorities and Florida certified its electors.

Given how long counting has taken in some state primaries this year it’s not unreasonable to think that we could see legal battles rage until the last minute, but one way or the other, by Dec. 14, they’re obliged to convene their electors and transmit the results by certified mail. But what if some states don’t finish in time or what if secretaries of state certify electors with claims widely in dispute? The Constitution has an answer.

If the disputed or incomplete results don’t prevent a candidate from reaching 270 votes then it’s no big deal. Congress can ignore what’s missing and still pick a president. But if the number of missing or disputed electors is large enough or the election close enough that the absence prevents either candidate from getting to 270, the House gets to choose. Just as would be the case in a 269-269 tie, the House would select one of the candidates who has won electoral votes.

We have some precedent here. In 1877, the results from three states were in dispute in a race close enough to call the final result in question, so Congress created a bipartisan panel to review the results. The House certified the panel’s findings and awarded the presidency to Rutherford Hayes despite his evident initial defeat. (It went along with some horse trading in which Republicans agreed to end military Reconstruction.)

But however Congress gets there, on Jan. 6 the members will either certify the results or the House will get to work making its choice. Here, the House acts differently than usual. The delegations from each of the 50 states get one vote. California and Montana would be equals.

The current Congress is pretty narrowly divided with 25 Republican-majority delegations, 24 Democrat-majority delegations and one tie, Pennsylvania. We don’t know what the next Congress will look like exactly, but we can assume it won’t be wildly different. There are currently four states with caucus control decided by one seat: Arizona, Colorado, Florida and Michigan. One imagines there would be a great deal of deal making in such places. It would be hot stuff, indeed. There are currently four states with caucus control decided by one seat: Arizona, Colorado, Florida and Michigan. One imagines there would be a great deal of deal making in such places. It would be hot stuff, indeed.

But however it goes, the House would pick a president before noon on Jan. 20 when the current president’s term expires. Our Founders and the Constitution contemplated the possibility of contested elections and on three separate occasions it has fallen to Congress to resolve such disputes.

NOVEMBER 3RD ELECTION

We hope the articles in past newsletters have been informative and helpful when talking with undecided voters.

THE ELECTION IS NOW UPON US!

Let’s RE-ELECT PRESIDENT TRUMP and TURN NEVADA RED.

Coronavirus Humor

More Coronavirus Humor If I keep stress-eating at this level, the buttons on my shirt will start socially distancing from each other.

Final Coronavirus Update

Washoe County

State Of Nevada (Oct. 28, 2020)

Thanksgiving Family Time…… You Decide. Dr. Fauci: Rethink Usual Plans for Thanksgiving

Canadian Press | Oct 15, 2020 |

Wear that mask! Another time when Fauci didn't do what he preached to the peasants.

WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci says Americans should rethink their usual plans for Thanksgiving gatherings, citing increased coronavirus infections and hospitalizations. Fauci told ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Thursday that given the rise in cases, “we’ve really got to double down on fundamental public health measures that we talk about every day because they can make a difference.”

As for Thanksgiving, when millions of Americans travel to gather with families and friends, Fauci says this November may need to be different. “We really have to be careful this time that each individual family evaluates the risk-benefit.”

The U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert says its especially important because people traveling over the holiday often pass through crowded transportation hubs such as airports. “If you have vulnerable people, the elderly or people that have underlying conditions, you better consider whether you want to do that now or maybe just forestall it and wait,” Fauci says.

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