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Lake Conroe Area Republican Women NEWSLETTER May 2020 ●Vol. 27 No.5●Region IV●Senate District 3 LCARW General Meeting is Cancelled News from the Scholarship Committee The scholarship committee is excited to announce we have received 21 applications to date. Montgomery High School has submitted 10 applications. Lake Creek High School has submitted 4 and Willis High School has submitted 7. The committee is excited to review such outstanding applications. It appears we have another year of excellent young individuals needing our help to complete their educations. The GPA’s are very high as usual with no lower than 3.5 and as high as 4.3. Recommendations will melt your heart and the community involvement is outstanding. There are many different things they are participating in that I have not seen before. We are looking forward to getting together the first week of May to review all applications and make our decision. Committee: Debbie Beavers (Chair), Francine Hope, Nancy Oughton, Diana Walker, Melinda Zuber, Julie Faubel, Betty Vernon, Connie Taylor, Brigitta Grohs, Michelle Martin, Lisa Taeder, Nancy Dossey Depending on Virus Restrictions A general LCARW meeting will be added June 4 at Walden Yacht Club Scholarship Winners will be announced 2020 Officers Minutes Legislative President by Laura Shoup Julie Faubel by Brandie Lopez [email protected] Although we didn't have a meeting for On Friday, April17, Governor Greg Abbott 1st VP( Programs) April to report, LCARW women continue held a press conference where he issued Megan Metcalf 2nd VP (Membership) to operate actively behind closed doors. three new Executive Orders to begin the Betty Vernon We have members that are making face process of reopening the state of Texas 3rd VP (Ways & Means) while revising hospital capacity and certain JoAnn Linzer masks, donating items, planning Treasurer upcoming meetings, and most social distancing guidelines. Within the Harriet Kerr importantly, praying for recovery from orders, select activities and services that Recording Secretary pose minimal to no threat of spreading Covid19. Brandie Lopez COVID-19 are allowed to reopen using a Corresponding Secretary Connie McNabb "Tough times never last, but tough "Retail-To-Go" model. Under this model, people do." -Robert H. Schuller reopened establishments are required to Committee Chairs deliver items to customer's cars, homes, or Americanism Nancy Oughton other locations to minimize contact. Certain Diana Walker Treasurer’s Report restrictions on surgeries have been Awards by Harriet Kerr loosened, and schools will remain closed Michelle Martin Balance as of Feb 29 ,2020 $35,282.21 for the remainder of the 2019-2020 By Laws Sheri Hummer Cleared Balance $35,464.93 academic year. Francine Hope Register Balance Mar 31, 2020 $32,723.01 Campaign Activities Within these orders, the Governor has Lori Wilson Caring for America established the Strike Force to Open Texas Sandra Powers CONGRATULATION! —a team of nationally recognized medical Birgitta Grohs experts and private and public leaders who Chaplain will advise the Governor on safely and Beverly Albert LCARW 2020 Tribute to Women Communications Honorees strategically reopening the state of Texas. Melinda Zuber Community Engagements "Texans are battling a colossal challenge— Carli Seiter GHC Delegate Sheri Hummer an invisible enemy that has tested our lives Judy Parada and our livelihoods—but overcoming Hospitality challenges is part of who we are as Neda Henery Texans," said Governor Abbott. "We have Sheri Hummer Legislative TX shown that Texas can continue our efforts Luine Hancock to contain COVID-19 while also adopting Laura Shoup safe standards that will allow us to begin Literacy Janie Ross the process of reopening Texas. The Strike Pam Stewart Force to Open Texas brings together Media Relations nationally recognized medical experts with Connie McNabb Marie Underdown public and private sector leaders to Membership Directory achieve this mission. By coming together, Michelle Martin we can get Texans back to work, practice Betty Vernon safe standards that will prevent the spread Merchandise Kathy Jackson Harriet Kerr of COVID-19, and we can overcome this Newsletter pandemic.” Barbara Hilton Parliamentarian Sheri Hummer The strike force will immediately begin Photography providing input on potential additional Connie McNabb openings of activities and services in Texas Michelle Martin consistent with guidelines provided by the Scholarship Debbie Bevers Centers for Disease Control and Senior Americans Prevention (CDC). The Governor will Molly Adame announce a revised plan for the state SREC Judy Parada based on these initial recommendations on Social Media April 27. Michelle Martin Special Events Megan Metcalf Website Janis Boulware New Date for Tribute to Women President’s Message WELCOME NEW by Julie Faubel ( [email protected] ) MEMBERS Carol Langley These are extraordinary times. The world has thrown us a Montgomery curve ball and we are now together (and yet apart) in this Sarah McClure collective experience. Everyone is trying to do their best Montgomery to stay safe and healthy. On behalf of the LCARW board, Stephanee & Scott we want you to know that we are thinking of you, and we are here to help if O’Hagan you need anything. As a member of the Lake Conroe Area Republican Montgomery Women, you are like family and we care about you. Take heart that we are still working behind the scenes to support our community and its conservative values. We are excited about the re-opening of Texas in the coming weeks and we look forward to the time that we can meet again and see your smiling faces. Until then, stay safe and healthy. Update on Re-open Texas Campaign Activities by Lori Wilson In first quarter 2020, our club volunteered 1802 hours. Thank you to everyone who made the The Governor’s Report to Open Texas quarter successful. “As we open Texas, we are each called upon to be Texans: to act responsibly as we re-engage in The following are examples the economy, to continue following all health precautions and sanitizing guidelines, and to care of volunteer activities that for our vulnerable neighbors. Lives depend on our actions. I know you will respond as Texans.” – Governor Greg Abbott are reportable: planning and preparing for club meetings; fundraising or Click on the link below to view Governor Abbotts report – other candidate events; https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/organization/opentexas/OpenTexas-Report.pdf decorating before and cleaning up after club and candidate events; and Click on the link below to view various check lists for individuals, businesses, churches and libraries: volunteering at party headquarters. https://gov.texas.gov/organization/opentexas Hours can be submitted TIME TO ORDER one of two ways. • Open the LCARW Directories will be website and click on electronic this year ‘Volunteer’ and then ‘Report Hours’. Printed Copies $5.00 • Contact Lori Wilson by phone Those Wanting a Printed (713-410-4456) or Copy E-Mail email Michelle Martin [email protected] [email protected] Special Notice Montgomery County Elections OFFICE CLOSED TO IN-PERSON VISITS We will continue operations, but with a reduced staff, by phone, email, mail, and online services. We appreciate the public's cooperation, understanding, and patience. Current temporary hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Email [email protected] Mail to: P.O. Box 2646, Conroe, TX 77305-2646 Montgomery County registered voters who need to update their voter registration information or residents who would like to register to vote, please see the links on this website or visit www.VoteTexas.gov The Governor has postponed the Primary Runoff Election to July 14, 2020. The following elections have been postponed from May 2, 2020 to November 3, 2020. Montgomery Independent School District Trustee Election Willis Independent School District Bond Election City of Magnolia General Election City of Montgomery General Election and Special Election City of Panorama Village General Election Town of Woodloch General Election East Montgomery County Improvement District Directors Election Montgomery County Emergency Services District No. 8 Special Election Montgomery County Emergency Services District No. 10 Special Election Montgomery County Utility District No. 4 Directors Election Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 16 Directors Election and Bond Election Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 94 Directors Election Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 100 Confirmation, Directors, Bonds, Operation and Maintenance Tax, and Special Contract Election River Plantation Municipal Utility District Directors Election Spring Creek Utility District General Election Roman Forest Public Utility District No. 4 Directors Election The Woodlands Road Utility District No. 1 Directors Election The following May 2, 2020 elections have been canceled. Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 42 Bond Election LCARW’s Caring for America’s focus will turn to acts of kindness toward others. During this time especially, help your neighbors and friends. Doing a simple act of kindness such as calling to check on them, picking up their mail, offering to help with trivial tasks can be very helpful to an elderly or ill person. If you see a person needing help loading their groceries, going out to get their paper etc., offer your help. Certainly check on your elderly parents, friends and neighbors to see if they need your help with anything. Some have