AZFRW Bulletin Celebrating 90 Years of Leading the Way for Republican Women in Arizona

Arizona Federation of Republican Women www.azfrw.com Summer 2014

A Message from President Mary Williams Inside This Issue: Executive Board Reports 1-4 I can’t believe how Lake Havasu, you missed a truly fun fast the year is fly- event. Don’t miss it in Tucson! I’m excit- Angel Program 5 ing by. I would like ed about the programs that 1st VP Loraine Participants to thank Cheryl has lined up for us. I think you will find Summer Meeting 6-7 Pelletier from Palo the presentation by Lisa Atkins on the Registration Forms Verde Republican military bases in Arizona quite informa- Women for volun- tive…invite your friends! Desert Dazzle Logo 8 teering to serve as Design Contest our newsletter editor. A reminder that The NFRW Board of Directors Meeting in March was excellent. Please see my re- NFRW Board of 9 the Board voted to cease snail mail of port on page 8 of the newsletter. The Directors Meeting the newsletter. It would be next NFRW Board Committee Reports 10-13 appreciated if clubs would Meeting will be in run off the abbreviated ver- Region Reports 14-29 sion consisting of the first Dallas Fort Worth th Information About 31 few pages for those mem- from Sept 18-20 . Advertising bers who are actively in- NFRW meetings volved and don’t have are open to any email. See the information member to attend. box located on the lower An optional tour to SPECIAL NOTE: the Bush Presiden- right of this page. Now that tial Library is Effective this edition, we’re not constrained by planned but details AzFRW no longer mails printing costs, the news- Memorial Day is May 26th. letter will have more room are still not hard copies of the for pictures and articles…enjoy! It would set. Please keep checking the AzFRW AzFRW Bulletin. For be appreciated if all clubs would do their website and I will publish as soon as they those clubs with mem- are firm. best to fill in missing email addresses for bers who do not have their membership. This issue contains informative reports an email address, from around the state about how hard We were unable to arrange the Gaslight please print Pages 1-7 everyone is working to host the candi- Theatre for our June meeting as they and provide to them as dates, work for the candidates and ensure were SOLD OUT! We will, however, be a courtesy. victory for Republicans in Arizona. I am so returning to Tucson again next February proud of all that you are doing. Don’t Newsletter may also for our Winter 2015 Meeting and I am forget to research community events in already working on putting together an be viewed online at your locales and see what your clubs can AzFRW event with the Gaslight for then. our website which is: do to participate and/or have a Republi- By popular demand, Bling Bingo is can booth. It’s a great way to attract po- www.azfrw.com back! For those who didn’t join us in tential new members as well as register- 1 AzFRW Bulletin-Summer 2014

Message from President Mary Williams (cont’d) Upcoming

ing voters! Home shows, July 4th events, AzFRW that are going out several times a Dates! county fairs…they are all great venues month including recognition of our elected June 10: Tucson for the cause. Also, many Republican Women districts must have their around the state. Thanks Radisson hotel room nominating petitions sub- to Communications Di- block expires. mitted by the end of this rector Susan Kay Schultz June 17: Last day to month for PC positions. If for spearheading this register for Summer you’re not already a project. Meeting. Precinct Committeeper- Our Day at the Legisla- son, talk to your local GOP June 26-28: AzFRW ture was a great success headquarters to deter- Summer Meeting in and was truly appreciat- mine if there are openings Tucson. ed by our legislators in your neighborhood. who turned out in Oct 23-25: Fall State Team 2015 is working hard droves to be with us Meeting in Phoenix. developing outside fund- along with Governor raising resources as well as Brewer and Treasurer Feb 27-28, 2015: Ducey. It was a great Winter State ideas and plans for the This Memorial Day, please take a Meeting in Tucson. National convention. -Co moment to remember why the holiday day and a big thank you Chairs Mary Baumbach to all who participated. matters to our nation. May 15-16, 2015: and Margo Treece will Summer State present a report at our Fly your flags proudly on Meeting. Board of Director’s meeting in Tucson. Memorial Day remembering that freedom The full committee met while we were in isn’t free. It is bought and paid for with the Sept. 10 –13, 2015: lives and limbs of members of our military, Washington D.C. with Nevada (new Presi- NFRW Convention/ past, present and future. God bless them dent Carol Del Carlo) and New Mexico Phoenix. (new President Krista Edwards). Both all and God bless America. states are as excited as we are and we have a GREAT team!

II hope you are enjoying the updates from

The NFRW AzFRW Day at the Legislature a Great Success! Fall Meeting of the Board of Directors will be held in Dallas, Texas from Sept 18-20th at the Grand Hyatt inside the Dallas Fort Worth Airport. Additional details to follow as soon as NFRW releases. Visit the NFRW website at www.nfrw.org AzFRW Members enjoy the 2014 Day at the Legislature.

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AzFRW Summer Meeting 2014 Friday & Saturday, June 27 & 28, 2014

Radisson Suites 6555 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85710

Workshops:  "Facebook & Twitter" Coaching (Thursday PM)  "Constant Contact" Boot Camp (Saturday AM)  Membership: Panel Discussion  Robert's Rules of Order (Parliamentary Procedure)  How to Volunteer for a Political Campaign  NFRW Convention 2015 Update

Friday Luncheon Speakers:  Honorable Toni Hellon, Clerk of the Superior Court, Pima County  Keynote: Lisa A. Atkins | Vice President, Public Policy | Greater Phoenix Leadership| Co-Chair of the Governor’s Military Affairs Commission Saturday Luncheon Speakers:  Honorable Senator Gail Griffin LD 14 | Senate President Pro Tempore  Keynote: James T. Harris | Radio Talk Show Host | Speaker| Conservative Commentator

It seems that this election year is moving along at warp speed! Upon completion of our Summer Meeting, we will be in the final stretch of the 2014 Primary. Throughout the state our members are supporting Republican candidates and registering voters: and that doesn’t even count all the extra meetings and events! Is your head spinning yet? Never fear though, AzFRW is up to the challenge! We have the critical task of helping our Republican candidates with our time, talents, and treasure in their quest for election. I know I’m preaching to the choir on this subject but our candidates do need all the support we can give them. Campaigning is a grueling endeavor on both the candidates and their families. They are all to be commended for stepping up and running for office. Let’s do our part in getting them elected! Join us and become further INFORMED, INSPIRED, ENGAGED and REJUVENATED at the AzFRW Summer Meeting in Tucson. Once again, we have a stellar program and lots of fun planned. I’m looking forward to seeing you! Yours in Liberty and Freedom,

Loraine Pellegrino Loraine Pellegrino AzFRW 1st Vice President - Programs

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Membership Report: Joan Lang, 2nd Vice President Get ready to “Get REAL” about Each panelist will be sharing her club’s methods for:

Membership! R ecruitment and Retention – (Mary Bombeck/ Ahwa-

tukee RW). At the June AzFRW State meeting in E ducation – (Tina Shaw / Central Republican Women of Tucson we will be presenting a Mem- Phoenix) bership Panel discussion. Four of your A wards – (Anne Booth – Yuma RW) sister AzFRW members and I will offer L eadership – (Cindy Christy – River Valley RW) 2nd VP, Joan ways to increase club membership and

Lang, and initiatives to keep your members happy Yes, ladies, it is time to get REAL about membership! Our President, and engaged within your club. State Federation has so much untapped potential. With

Palo Verde all of your help we will develop ways to build our mem- You will have time to participate in our bership and make new friends along the way. After all, discussions as well! I have been listening to your concerns without YOU, we are nothing…. and ideas, so be prepared to share with our panel what your club does regarding our topics.

Ways & Means Report: Yoli Bounds, 3rd Vice President

A special thank you to all the ladies attend a private reception, to be held at our Fall Meeting who made the Lake Havasu meeting in Phoenix, for all our Angels. And be sure to wear your so outstanding. Angel jewelry proudly all year long. For a list of our Angel members, go to page 5. We are looking forward to a great meeting in Tucson. See you in Tucson! 3rd VP, Yoli Yoli Bounds - 3rd Vice President Bounds Bling Bingo will be back. Come and enjoy a bingo night filled with laugh-

ter and bling prizes. Dinner will be available from a special hotel menu. Wear your most sparkling red, white and blue outfit. There will be a special prize for the “Best Patriotic Bling Outfit!”

We are holding a very special raffle. "Miss Liberty" is a plush elephant wearing a lovely tiara and a beautiful sterling silver and diamond pendant. Included in this package is a patriotic flag throw, and on her wrist is a bling bracelet. Tickets will be 1 for $10 or 3 for $20.

Our Angel Program is ongoing. When you join, you receive a silver pendant or bracelet with the state colors of Arizona. The pendant is $100, the bracelet is $110 and the pendant with a chain is $120. All proceeds stay in Miss Liberty wearing her tiara and sterling Arizona. Become a member of our Angel Program and silver and diamond pendant.

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Thanks to Our Angel Program Participants!

 Yoli Bounds, RW of Prescott  Pam Calhoon, RW of Prescott  Sue Donahue, Lake Havasu RW  Sharon Giese, Mesa RW  Jan Hermsmeyer, Arrowhead RW  Christy Hunter, RW of Prescott  Leona Johnston, Paradise RW  Diane Lee, Paradise RW  Pat Lutes, Lincoln RW  Susan Marcell, Central RW of Phoenix Our Angel Program is ongoing. When you join,  Barb McMullen,, Paradise RW you receive a silver  Theresa Morales, Palo Verde RW pendant or bracelet  Mary Morse, Graham County RW with the state colors of  Patt Parker, RW of Prescott Arizona. The pendant is  Loraine Pellegrino, Ahwatukee RW $100, the bracelet is  Carmel Scharenbroich, Arrowhead RW $110 and the pendant  Susan Kay Schultz, Paradise RW with a chain is $120.  All proceeds stay in Debbie Smith, Ahwatukee RW Arizona. Contact  Noreen Thomas, London Bridge RW Yoli Bounds, 3rd Vice  Margo Treece, Ahwatukee RW President, for details.  Lori Urban, Paradise RW  Rep. Dr. Kelli Ward, London Bridge RW  Mary Williams, RW of Prescott

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AzFRW 2014 SUMMER MEETING….Friday & Saturday, June 27-28, 2014 Radisson Suites Hotel, 6555 E Speedway, Tucson 85710 Rooms block expires June 10th! Please use code 614 AZF Hotel: 520-721-7100 Rates: $ 89/double, $99/triple or $109/quad + taxes and includes full breakfast! Proudly hosted by Region II Clubs... Area members not staying at the hotel may also join everyone for breakfast buffet. Please Grande Valley RW Oro Valley RW check the “breakfast” box on Friday or Saturday and your tickets will be included with Pima County RW your registration packets. Please check what you will attend on Reg Form, next page RW of Pinal County Tucson RW Thursday, June 26th Optional Events

2:00-5:00pm Registration & receive Silent Auction items, Silent Auction set up Catalina I 3:00-5:00pm Social Media Coaching on Facebook & Twitter Suite 101 5:00-6:00pm No Host Social Time in hotel lounge Patio Breeze Bar & Grill 6:00pm Dinner on your own in the Old Pueblo with fellow Republican Women!

Friday, June 27th Preliminary Agenda

6:00-9:00am $10 Optional full Breakfast for non-hotel guests (included for hotel guests) Patio Breeze Bar & Grill 8:00-4:00pm Registration & Silent Auction Catalina I 9:15-11:15am Executive Committee (Closed Meeting) Suite 101 11:30-1:00pm Luncheon Program-guest speakers Hon.Toni Hellon & Lisa Atkins Catalina II & III 1:00-2:30pm Workshop for All…(2:45 Committees should attend this session) Reddington Room 1:00-2:30pm Awards Committee, Bylaws Committee, Nom Comm (NC only is closed) Locations to follow 2:30-2:45pm 15 Minute Break Reddington Foyer 2:45-4:15pm Workshop for All-Repeats (1pm Committees should attend this session) Reddington Room 2:45-4:15pm Americanism & Caring for America, Literacy, Campaigns & Scholarship Locations to follow 4:30-5:00pm Region Meetings…(put elsewhere in newsletter or do list for Tucson) Locations to follow 5:00-6:00pm No Host Campaigns Social Hour honoring our AzFRW Women Candidates! Patio Breeze Bar & Grill 7:00-8:45pm AzFRW BLING Bingo fun!! Catalina I

Saturday, June 28th Preliminary Agenda

6:00-9:00am $10 Optional full Breakfast for non-hotel guests (included for hotel guests) Patio Breeze Bar & Grill 7:15-8:25 Constant Contact Boot Camp...Susan Kay Schultz, AzFRW Location to follow 8:00-9:00am Registration & Silent Auction Catalina I 8:30-9:15am President’s Meeting (Club presidents or their proxies should attend) Suite 101 9:30-11:15am AzFRW Board of Directors Business Meeting (Everyone should attend) Reddington Room 11:30-1:00pm Luncheon Program-speakers AZ Senator Gail Griffin & James T. Harris Catalina II & III 1:00pm Adjourn...safe travels home!

AzFRW 2014 SUMMER MEETING Friday & Saturday, June 27-28, 2014 Radisson Hotel, 6555 E Speedway, Tucson 85710 Rooms block expires June 10th! Please use code 614 AZF Hotel: 520-721-7100

SUMMER MEETING REGISTRATION FORM Meeting Registration Fees: SOCIAL MEDIA COACHING OPPORTUNITIES! Early bird—register by JUNE 3rd $25 $______OPTIONAL EVENTS...Must RSVP individually! Postmarked after JUNE 3rd $35 $______NO fee, but you must RSVP to reserve your space! Thurs-optional no host social hour $ 0 $ 0 Friday Luncheon THURSDAY from 3:00-5:00pm FRI-NON-hotel guest breakfast $10 $______FACEBOOK & TWITTER COACHING Breast of Chicken Entree $25 $______Contact: Loraine Pellegrino, 1st VP Pan Seared Orange Roughy Entree $25 $______Email: [email protected] VEG-Layered Grilled Veg on Marina $25 $______Phone: 480-460-7101 FRI-No host social hour $ 0 $ 0

FRI-Bling Bingo!

Saturday Luncheon SATURDAY from 7:15-8:25am SAT-NON-hotel guest breakfast $10 $______CONSTANT CONTACT BOOT CAMP Beef Lasagna with Ratatouille $25 $______Contact: Susan Kay Schultz, AzFRW Comm Dir Sole Florentine Entree $25 $______Email: [email protected] VEG-Lasagna, Red Pepper Coulis $25 $______Phone: 480-945-1490 Please make checks payable to: AzFRW Questions? Allergies? Total: $______Call Kathy Dolge 602-510-8986 or [email protected]

Name:

Phone: Club: If an elected official, please provide name of your Office/Title:

Are you a Candidate? Please provide name of office you are seeking:

Are You A First Time Attendee? Please circle: Yes No Email:

Guest Name:

A reservation made is a reservation paid! Please complete form and send with your remittance to: All AzFRW Members must pay Meeting Registration Kathy Dolge, Arrangements Chair 3607 Camino Bella Rosa Fee to attend luncheons or other events...thank you! Sierra Vista, AZ 85650

Last day to reserve for the AzFRW Meeting is June 17th. Hotel rooms block expires on June 10th Desert Dazzle Desert Dazzle

Desert Dazzle Desert Dazzle GET CREATIVE! LOGO DESIGN CONTEST!! “Desert Dazzle” “NFRW Desert Dazzle 2015” We like the name...it embraces our beautiful southwestern states, but we need a LOGO DESIGN to go with it! Winning design will be selected by NFRW Executive Committee and used for convention publicity and materials. No prize other than recognition and no ownership of the artwork. Winning artist must release to permit NFRW to use the artwork. Design artist will be recognized in the NFRW Convention Program Guide. Please submit a high resolution jpg (vector preferred!) of your design to your State President by July 15, 2014.

State President’s…please forward all designs to Host Committee Chair Mary Williams by July 30th. (928-830-3373 or [email protected])

NFRW will make all final decisions on Convention Name & Logo

President’s Report: NFRW Board of Directors Meeting

For the March 27- As NFRW Host Committee, we want to 29, 2014, NFRW Board keep the enthusiasm we all felt in Ken- of Directors tucky uppermost in everyone’s minds. Spring Meeting, the We took lovely bookmarks with pic- weather was coopera- tures of the hotel and Arizona remind- tive, considering the AzFRW winter the East Coast ing all to “mark their calendars” for President, has had, and we all their dream vacation in 2015 and Mary arrived signed it “Hugs from your Williams safely AZ, NV and NM Convention Secretary Eileen Sobjack calls with Team.” NV and NM provid- roll while NFRW President no delays. Unfortunate- ed the Hershey Hugs which Kathy Brugger (yellow suit) ly, the cold, cold winter were placed on top of the looks on and timekeeper gets delayed the cherry trees so we didn’t see bookmarks at everyone’s ready. even a hint of pink blos- assigned seat in the Board soms. It is interesting to of Directors meeting. I had note the trees were spare bookmarks made for donated to the United all of you which we will dis- States in 1912, the tribute in Tucson. same year we became a Ben Shapiro from Breitbart state! Arizona was well- Our luncheon keynote Media. represented at the speaker was Ben Shapiro meetings with the following attending: from Breitbart Media and his remarks NFRW Immediate Past President were enjoyed by all...they just let him Rae Chornenky (Central RW) roll! During the Q & A time, one mem- Mary Williams, Nancy Gunn Harsha Myself as your President and as and Margo Treece as we ber told him about people who literally Chair, NFRW Host Committee just move from state to state to register prepared to tour the White House. NFRW Convention Co-Chair Margo Treece (Ahwatukee RW) at the last minute to vote… and get paid NFRW Public Relations Committee for it. She claimed to have back up and Leona Johnston (Paradise RW) he was most interested in talking fur- NFRW Caring for America ther with her. So, if at some point this Diane Lee (Paradise RW) story breaks you know where it started. NFRW Resolutions Committee Courtesy of Senator Flake’s office, we Nancy Gunn Harsha (Pima Co RW had passes to tour the White House, We attended our various committee so Margo Treece, Nancy Gunn Harsha meetings and the NFRW 2015 Com- and I went. We enjoyed the tour and mittee, which included Nevada and happily didn’t run into the current New Mexico, went very well. We residents...what a great time! heard from excellent speakers including from the National Republican Sena- As always, thank you for the honor torial Committee (NRSC) about why we of representing you as your AzFRW Nancy Gunn Harsha and Margo will win the Senate and which I shared President. Treece pose in front of the White with all of you at Day at the Legislature, House. which is most encouraging!

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AzFRW Scholarship Committee Report: Pat Lutes

In January the Scholar- To advertise our Committee’s mission we ship Standing Com- created a perpetual graphic recording mittee organized a progress of member contributions, and a Committee of 5: Pat “story board” displayed at all AzFRW Lutes, Noreen Thomas, Convention and Quarterly meetings, illus- Nancy Gunn Harsha, trating the past year’s winners. Four AZ Pat Lutes, Zanetta Boughan, and achievement points are given for clubs AzFRW Gayle who donate to the Scholarship Salter. AzFRW Laura Bush Schol- Committee Scholar- arship. Chair ship solic- Several years ago we en- From left to right, Lilia Dashevsky, itations couraged our clubs to Mackenzie Shane, Lois Fitch, Lori were mailed to Arizona’s make a donation in public colleges and uni- Oien and Pat Lutes. Lilia and Lori memory of a deceased versities the first week of are past recipients of the AzFRW member. Many clubs March announcing the made donations to TARS award. annual funding of THE AzFRW Scholarship in this LAURA BUSH SCHOLAR- manner, suggesting that SHIP for the 2014-2015 the minimum donation academic years. We have should be $25. We are received several confir- reinstating this idea to mations of academic include donations made postings from colleges in the name of family and universities which can member also, and memo- usually be found at each rializing them on the institution’s Outside Laura Bush Scholarship Scholarships listings. The Certificate of Scholarship Committee voted in 2011 for that year. to open the Laura Bush Scholarship to 18 year old It appeals to many as a Mary Williams with Pat Lutes graduating seniors, using good alternative to sending flowers to the as she shows the Scholarship new guidelines written for that class of applicants, deceased member’s Board. 2014 Dodie Londen TARS which are also posted on funeral. Donations can Scholarship recipient the 2014 AzFRW website. be transmitted on the MacKenzie Shane. new AzFRW Scholarship 2014 Laura Bush On April 5th, AzFRW Donations form, to be Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Chair, Pat found with other Scholarship Forms Lutes, presented the 2014 Dodie Londen Contributions have been on our AzFRW website. Be sure to copy TARS Memorial Scholarship, as recom- received in memory of: the Scholarship Committee so we can mended by the AZ State TARS Advisor, memorialize. Linda Hasslen Lois Fitch, to Mackenzie Shane a junior Bill McMullen and member of Saguaro High TARS, at Raymond Bobin the TARS State Convention at Scottsdale Plaza Resort . Mackenzie’s name is en- Buck up or stay in "Honoring the memory of graved on AzFRW’s memorial plaque the truck. those who have passed by which hangs permanently at AzGOP —Sarah Palin empowering and educating State Headquarters. the next generation."

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Literacy Committee Report: Nancy Kay Arnold

The primary goal of the part of the Literacy Committee, meet Literacy Committee is to with her during the June Tucson gather- promote reading, and in ing and help her promote the above doing so, encourage project. NFRW organizations to donate books named on If you are interested in helping encour- Nancy Kay the MELP recommend- age our clubs to support this worthwhile Arnold, ed list, to schools, librar- project, please contact Nancy Kay: Literacy ies, and centers for chil- Email: [email protected] or dren. The MELP recom- Committee call Nancy at 602-999-3736. Chair mended list consists of books screened and Did you know? chosen by the committee, which are pat- MELP stands for the riotic, conservative, and historically Mamie Eisenhower based. Library Project. As Our Arizona Chapters will celebrate Sep- tember Literacy Month with a program part of our Literacy entitled “Bucks for Books!” Each chapter goals, we strive to across the state will be asked to choose one, or several places to donate books, donate books from and during the month of September col- the MELP list to lect money from their members to purchase MELP books for this purpose. The Susan Kay Schultz will be teaching a promote awareness Chapter President, or chosen representa- of our traditions, tive, will have the opportunity to buy Constant Contact class at our Summer history and conserva- books from a Literacy Committee table meeting in Tucson. If you want to know consisting of MELP books, at the October more about how to design professional meeting in Phoenix. Chapters will receive tive values. For fur- emails, please sign up using the Summer points for donating these MELP books. ther information, Meeting Registration form found on contact Literacy AZFRW Committee Chair, Nancy Kay Ar- page 6. Committee Chair nold, is requesting volunteers to enlist as Nancy Kay Arnold. Communications Director Report: Susan Kay Schultz

If you are interested in being featured in our new monthly series, Women Leading The Way, please submit the following current information to the Communications Direc- tor: photo, biography, name of Arizona Federation of Re- publican Women’s club and your preferred email address. Check your Inbox prior to the first of the month for this notice. Thank you.

Susan Kay Schultz, Communications Director Home: 480 / 945-1490 Cell: 480 / 205-1919 [email protected]

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Americanism Committee Report: Billie Orr

On the weekend of the graves of 20,000 Union and Confed- May 26th, flags erate soldiers buried there. It wasn’t wave in the breeze; until after World War I that Decoration red, white and blue Day was expanded to honor those who bunting graces ban- sacrificed their lives in all American isters; and parades wars. fill the main streets Billie Orr, of America to In 1971, Congress passed the National Since Americans are Americanism Holiday Act, which moved Memorial Day to the last Monday Committee Chair by nature in May. In 2000, individualistic and celebrate Memori- Congress passed al Day. Originally the National Mo- entrepreneurial, by intended to be a ment of Remem- somber day of re- brance Resolution. definition, then, the membrance of the At three o’clock in men and women the afternoon, lo- socialist program is who have given cal time, Ameri- the ultimate sacri- cans are asked “to anti-American, to say fice for our country, Memorial Day has voluntarily and informally observe in nothing of evolved into a day of celebration, a nice their own way a moment of remem- day off from work, or a day of bargains brance and respect, pausing from what- totalitarian. at the local mall. Let us, as Republican ever they are doing for a moment of women, revisit the history of this great silence or listening to Taps.” day of remembrance and do our part to Socialism is an old Please take the time this Memorial Day honor the 1.8 million brave patriots who to remember our brave men and wom- dream. Some dreams have died for our liberty and freedom. en who serve today, the millions of vet- are nightmares when How Memorial Day initially began is not erans who have served in years past, known for certain, but Charleston, South and especially the 1.8 million who have put into practice. Carolina, is often credited as being the given their lives for our great country. original location when thousands of Clink on the link below to hear and view Ben Carson, M.D. writing freed slaves and Union soldiers gathered “A Memorial Day Tribute.” at a racetrack to celebrate the Civil War in America the Beautiful: victory in 1865. Such celebrations began Rediscovering What Made to spring up throughout the country. This Nation Great. Three years after the Civil War, on May 5, 1868, an organization of Union veterans called the Grand Army of the Repub- lic created Decoration Day. It was to be a day of remembrance and reflection for the many lives sacrificed during the Civil War. It is believed that the date of May Click here to watch this very moving 30 was chosen because flowers would Memorial Day tribute. And make sure be in bloom across the nation. On the you have a couple of tissues handy. first Decoration Day, General James Gar- field made a speech at Arlington Ceme- tery, and 5,000 participants decorated

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Ladies of the AzFRW Awards Committee Report: Leona Johnston gathered for AzFRW Day at the Legislature held on Will your club be Diamond, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper, or Turquoise April 2, 2014. With the ex- in 2015? Your club can attain one of these special designations by fol- ception of the photo on lowing the criteria established by the NFRW (Diamond, Gold, Silver, page 23, the photos appear- Bronze) or the AzFRW (Turquoise, Gold, Silver, Copper) in the following ing in the left-hand column Leona categories: Club Function, Membership Development, Programs, Com- beginning on this page and Johnston, munity Relations, Campaign Activities. Not only will you be presented continuing through page 27, AzFRW with a prestigious award at the Biennial Conventions, you will have Awards were taken at this event. followed a blueprint for developing a successful Federated club. Committee Chair The newly revised NFRW Club Achievement Awards form is now available at www.nfrw.org and the AzFRW form will be available after the Awards Committee review at the state meeting in Tucson, June 27-28. The Awards Committee is open to any member who wishes to participate. Contact President Mary Williams or me if you are interested. It was a gorgeous day and our Capitol grounds were in bloom… Our goal for 2015 is participation by all AzFRW clubs. Wouldn’t it be wonderful for the with the color RED! host state to lead the way?

Thank you Club $100 Contributors!!!

The following clubs have already completed their $400 pledge to AzFRW to help meet our obligations as hosts of the NFRW 2015 Convention. Your help and support is TRULY appreciated. Team 2015 will present an update in Tucson and plans are moving forward. If clubs have a question as to how much they still owe, please contact the 2015 Fund Treasurer Joan Parker. Club $100 remittances should be made out to “AzFRW 2015 Fund” and mailed to: Joan Parker, 10378 E Morning Star, Scottsdale 85255.

 Ahwatukee RW  Huachuca Area RW  Paradise RW

 Arrowhead RW  Mesa RW  RW of Prescott

 Colorado River RW  Oro Valley RW  Rio Colorado RW

 Grande Valley RW  Palo Verde RW  Verde Valley RW

Your contributions are a line item in our 2015 Budget...thank you for your support!!

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Around the State...

AzFRW Clubs are busy leading the way and working hard for Republican victories this year!

Region I Report

Photo not Yuma County RW club donated snacks and water to Am- submitted. berly’s Place, a shelter for abused wom- Region I Director Our membership has en and children. We have plans for Sara Rosevear not only grown but more service projects in the future. we are happily retain- Rio Colorado RW ing our members from Photo not submitted. year to year. Rio Colorado RW Under the direction of their new President, Candidates like Yuma, President Olivia Kelly Olivia Kelly, the RCRW so most months we are is having a great year. Yuma County hosting two speakers at RW our meetings. Members of the club have been busy President registering voters and helping candi- We are raising money AzFRW member Governor Janice Anne Booth dates get their petitions signed at the Brewer loved joining the members for our scholarship by Yuma County Fair and Sam’s Club. of AzFRW for our 2014 Day at the raffling off a patriotic basket in May Legislature. filled with donations and homemade Member also are volunteering their items from our members. We have time at GOP Headquarters. enough money for another scholarship which will be our sixth. Service projects include donating food to the Food Pantry at MCAS and contin- We are excited to be doing more service uing to provide help to the Marine projects. We collected much appreciat- family they adopted at Christmas. ed socks this winter for the Crossroads Mission Veterans Program. In April our

“Servant-leadership is all about making the goals Arizona State Treasurer Doug Ducey joined us for Day at the clear and then rolling your sleeves up and doing what- Legislature and gave a great report on Arizona’s finances. ever it takes to help people win. In that situation, they He also opened his office up for tours which everyone enjoyed. don’t work for you, you work for them.” ~Ken Blanchard

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Around the State...

AzFRW Clubs are busy leading the way and working hard for Republican victories this year!

Region II Report

The women of Region II We raise money via a monthly raffle en-

are actively preparing to abling us to give a scholarship to a col- support our winning lege student. candidates in the No- vember elections. Pima County RW Jo Ann Grande Valley RW We are proud to cele- Evans, brate our 90th Anniver- Region II We hosted a ‘Meet and sary this year – we are Greet’ in March focused the oldest Republican Director on LD 8 and LD 11 candi- Pima County Women’s Club in Arizo- dates. Held during the na! We’ve planned a RW Pinal County Fair, we scrumptious barbecue President were fortunate to have a and some musical en- number of statewide Tiana Smith tertainment, featuring

AzFRW member Senator Kelli candidates take a break members, candidates, and join us for the even- and daring elected officials. We hope Ward was effervescent, then ing. It was a ‘grande’ many from other clubs will join us on she took a picture of all of us event! In April, we June 7th in Oro Valley. to tweet out and post on her Grande offered a Governor Can- Facebook page! Valley RW didates’ Forum and eight We agreed earlier this year on several goals: to increase our membership, get President Republican candidates answered questions in our members more involved in cam- Peggy Hurd front of nearly 100 peo- paigns and voter registration, and fea- ple. Our members ture candidates and voter education in worked the Fair register- our programs. So far, we are doing well ing people to vote and with our goals. we attended the opening We covered the GOP booth one day at of the Victory Office. We the Pima County Fair and we will have a have women scheduled voter registration table at the Erik Hite to work phones, write Foundation run. We hope to schedule letters and ring door- several more voter registration days this bells. . .to keep Pinal Photo Not year. County RED in 2014! Submitted: Because of our June fundraiser we will Oro Valley Oro Valley RW not have a regular lunch/dinner pro- RW gram, but we do hope to have a good We are scheduling lots President contingent at the June quarterly. In July of candidates, trying to we will offer an Americanism program. Bev Van hear especially from in- Details are not firm as of this date, but Horn dividuals running for we are hoping to hear from a pro Davis Governor.

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Region II Report (cont’d)

Monthan AFB group, as well as feature a next meeting will be in October. Those flag education presentation. remaining here will host coffees and work on behalf of the candidates of In August, Leslie White of Americans for their choice. Prosperity will speak to us and give us some ideas on how to motivate the TUCSON RW grass roots. In September, we will feature the legislative candidates from our During the first quarter, area. We also are planning a fund raiser Dr. Maureen Hannley at the Great American play house (Oro educated us on Agenda Valley area) which also will help benefit 21, a surreptitious take- the Pima GOP. Tucson RW over of private proper- President ty by the federal gov- RW OF PINAL Donna Alu ernment implemented by counties and cities. AzFRW member, Representative COUNTY Karen Fann, shared her Since our mission is to Mark Brnovich , candidate for Attorney thoughts on the importance educate and motive our General, was our speaker in March. of protecting our schools and membership, during Our 12th Biennial Lunch With the Candi- education. RW of Pinal this first quarter we dates was held on April 28. Candidates heard from a variety of County for Governor and Congressional District speakers at our month- President 2 made this event part of their cam- ly meetings. In January Barbara paign. Arizona has a lot of great people we learned about op- from which to choose. Treick tions for increasing eco- nomic activity and em- AZGOP opened a Victory office in Tuc- ployment in SW Arizona from Richard son with phone banks. Our members Brinkley, one of the authors of The Pros- will be encouraged to help out at this perity Plan for Arizona. February fea- office to get our candidates elected. We tured County Attorney Lando Voyles will continue to hear from other candi- speaking about the functions of his dates leading up to the November elec- office in expediting trials for offenders. State Senator, Judy Burges, tion. In March all the candidates for LD 11 speaks to the ladies of spoke about what they could bring to We also will continue to provide books AzFRW at the AzFRW Day at the the office, and in April Mr. Saad Allawei, and other tools to inner city schools, Legislature. born in Iraq, and now a Tucson business- and we will give a scholarship to a Pima man, talked to us about the animosity in Community College Republican woman. the Middle East and how he thinks the United States should react.

Most of our members flee the Tucson heat during the summer months so our

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Region III Report Graham County RW Huachuca Area RW

We have been busy the No report submitted. last quarter having guests such as David Bell Mary Morse, (Arizona Courier Editor) Region III who explained how the Director and Huachuca paper decides what to President, Area RW print based on what will Graham President help to sell newspapers. Judy Langer County RW Thanks to Barbara Cook (left) Leanne McElroy from the Tina Shaw (right) for their help Safford Library talked to us about what Thunder signing everyone in. You can librarians do and what the future of the Mountain RW always count on these ladies! Safford Library looks like. The first quarter of Our club will provide two Scholarship 2014 has been a busy and exciting one as it Awards at the June 6th meeting. The always is during elec- winners have already been determined. tion year. They are Taylor Barney and Jacy Larson. Thunder Each will receive a $300 EAC Bookstore Mountain RW We kicked off the year with the won- Visa so they may use the funds for books President derful Patt Parker or other items needed for next school Karla Rothrock giving us a lesson on year. leadership style with a presentation enti- Our state Senator Gail Griffin, as well as tled, “Growing your Passion for Leading. Rep. David Gowan and Rep. David Matching your Leadership Style to the Stevens, continually keep our members Shoes You Love!” It was a delightful program enabling us to get in touch with up to date on Arizona legislative politics both our leadership qualities and styles, Left to right, RW of Prescott including bills that have passed and bills while marrying them to the shoes in our President Susan Cohen and Pres- that are pending. closet! cott 1st VP Billie Orr (also AzFRW Americanism Chair) pose in the rotunda by the new Barry Gold- If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun. water statue. - Katharine Hepburn.

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Region III Report Thunder Mountain RW report, continued from previous page: From February until October, our Club will, as in the past, dedicate its programs to informing our members about the candidates via forums. So far, we have heard from candidates for Corporation Commission, Governor, and Secretary of State. Admittedly, we have had some spotty candidate attendance as a result of being down in the far corner of the state but we have been diligent in contacting everyone running for a particular office to offer them a forum to be heard. We look forward to additional forums featuring both local and federal candidates in the coming months.

As mentioned in last quarter’s report, we are working to make some changes to streamline meetings, add more fun opportunities for service, and recruit more members. We have been able to cut one half of an hour from our General Member- ship meetings (even with candidates) by putting more news in the newsletter. For fundraising, our Innovative Chair has been developing some new ideas that have ViciLee Jacobs, RW of Prescott and been fruitful such as selling used political books donated by members and coordi- AzFRW Public Relations Chair. nating what we hope to be our first of many TMRW Art Shows.

Sadly, I again must miss seeing all of you at the Summer meeting as I have another inflexible commitment in Phoenix the same weekend as the Tucson meeting. Have a wonderful, productive time in the Old Pueblo!

Governor Janice Brewer along with the ladies of AzFRW at the Day at the Legislature.

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Region IV Report

We have four clubs in elected as the District IV Director and Region IV and I am was looking forward to serving in that proud to say that they capacity. The club voted unanimously to are all doing well. give an annual award to the club member who donated the most time and LaJuana Colorado River energy to the success of LHRW. The award was named "The Linda and Doug Gillette RW From left to right, AzFRW Presi- Hasslen Award" in appreciation for their dent Mary Williams, former State Region IV dedication to the club. Colorado River Republi- Director Senator Linda Gray and former can Women welcomed They’ve changed their meeting date and State Representative Lucy Mason AzFRW President Mary place to the first Tuesday of the month at AzFRW Day at the Legislature. Williams for their Janu- in the Shugrue's Bridge Room. For the ary meeting and AzGOP Caring for America project the "Heart Chairman Robert Gra- Bucket" is being passed around at each ham in February. CRRW meeting for donations to the Wounded has started their series Warriors. After collecting $171.00 and of candidate appear- $107.00 for the Wounded Warriors, the ances with Jeff Dewit Colorado collections are now going to the Lake and Randy Pullen run- River RW Havasu City Military Moms. That collec- ning for Arizona Treas- tion was $173.00! LHRW annual yard President urer. Their committees Former Representative and sale in March raised money for scholar- Nancy are forming and all are candidate for Arizona Corporation ships. Future events include Bunco on McLain eager to start to work. November 8th and a Wine and Cheese Commission Lucy Mason chats Their "New to You" social, date to be determined. with President Williams and Joyce jewelry sales program is still very suc- Mercado. cessful and has raised several hundreds of dollars. President Nancy McClain is When I stand before proud of the women who have stepped up and she is looking forward to cele- God at the end of my life, brating their 50th anniversary. I would hope that I would Lake Havasu RW not have a single bit of

Lake Havasu RW has talent left, and could been very busy! Sadly, Left to right, Virginia and Rae they said goodbye to say, ‘I used everything Lake Havasu Linda Hasslen who Chornenky. RW passed away suddenly you gave me’. President on December 21st. Sue Donahue She had just been – Erma Bombeck.

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Region IV (cont’d)

London Bridge RW

London Bridge RW held their annual Membership Brunch in April which was well-attended. They are collecting toiletries for our veterans and a delivery was made to the VA Hospital in April. They are also collecting "PJ's for DJ's" for the benefit of the Boys and Girls London clubs in our area. LBRW stays active through the Summer and plans Bridge RW on donating to the local Salvation Army and the Local Food Bank. President Candidates are scheduled for all the meetings until the election. Anita Romero The annual fundraiser, Casino Night, is planned for later this year.

All clubs that attended the Arizona Day at the Legislature River Valley RW received Award Certificates

which will apply to the bienni- AzFRW’s newest club, River Valley RW, meets on the first Saturday al Club Awards Forms...thanks of the month and has recently moved their location to the Mohave ladies! Pictured above, left to Valley Fire Department. In March, they held an essay contest for right, Mary Williams with Jan River Valley local third grade students and the winners were awarded movie tickets. It was a great success. They continue to host forums for Martinson, Arrowhead RW. RW President local candidates. Emma Jean Watson What qualities should every leader possess? *Possess integrity *Does not participate in gossip *Does not harm others

A huge thanks to Deborrah Miller *Speaks out against wrong and Alice Lara for co-chairing our *Honors others who walk in truth Day at the Legislature. Pictured above, Mary Williams, right, pre- *Keeps their word even at personal cost sented Deborrah, left, with a certificate at the after luncheon at *Isn’t greedy to gain at the expense of others Macayo’s. *Is strong and stable Shared by Loriane Pellegrino, AzFRW 1st VP

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Region V Report

Region V has been very Supporting our local young Republi- busy since our last cans! We are also excited to donate to newsletter. Below you our local Teenage Republicans (TARs) will learn about some of and College Republicans in order to sup- the programs we have port their efforts to attend their state Patt Parker, had and are anticipating and national conventions. We are proud Region V in the next few months. of their efforts and desire to grow their Director Our focus is to support leadership and skills. candidates running for RW of Prescott President We're having our annual picnic! It's our office in the primaries. Although we do Susan Cohen. main fundraiser for the year and it will not endorse particular candidates, we be held on June 14, 2014. We invite all are excited about putting our full sup- members of conservative groups in port behind the Republican nominee Flagstaff along with their families. and winning the elections at the local, Also, candidates for the 2014 election state and federal levels in November. If will be invited to speak. Areas will be you are in the area during one of the available for the candidates to place events mentioned below, please be sure their brochures. to join us! I am looking forward to Tuc- th son and sharing even more! On Independence Day, July 4 , the Coconino County Republican Party and Flagstaff RW Flagstaff RW will ride together on a float Oro Valley RW member Della in the Flagstaff Parade. CCRC and FRW Our candidate forums. Kwasman. members dress in 1776 Notable Patri- We have been busy ot’s Period clothing. If you are in the starting in February of area we invite you to come and join in Flagstaff RW 2013 inviting candidates on the fun! President running for Arizona Catherine offices and we have con- Coconino County Fair. The FRW and

Smith tinued into 2014. When CCRC will have a booth at the Coconino the primaries arrive we will be ready to County Fair from Aug. 29 – Sept 1, 2014. make informed decisions based on our We will make available brochures on

knowledge of the Candidates and their candidates and information about the platforms. Arizona Republican Party. We will also register individuals to vote.

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Region V Report (cont’d)

Supporting our community. At our forums have been the best they have FRW’s monthly luncheons we place a ever seen. red, white, and blue hat on each table and request everyone to throw in their Here are a few additional events that loose change. With the funds we collect, not only keep our membership enter- canned food is purchased and donated tained, but informed: to our local Food Bank. Soap Boxes on Taxes – For our April RW of Prescott meeting, Dr. Billie Orr and three other members got on a soap box to express At the start of this Mid- their feelings on “taxed enough al- term Election year, the ready.” This is how it was done in the Republican Women of late 19th century when people would Pat Kaufman representing Prescott membership is stand on a soap box and express their Lincoln RW. Prescott RW engaged in getting Repub- opinion to anyone in listening range. President licans elected. To date, Each speaker came with their A-game Susan we have close to 500 to express their frustrations, and Cohen members due to the ex- fortunately we didn’t have to use the ceptional programs designed and pre- hook to get them off the stage. sented by our 1st Vice President and Day with Yavapai County Superior Programs Chair Dr. Billie Orr with the Court Judges – Deputy Court Adminis- persistence of Membership Chair Tana trator Shelly Bacon plus all five of our Kuykendall and her assistant Myra Day. female Yavapai County Superior Court

judges are members of RWOP. Shelly Our forums are held during our monthly Senator Gail Griffin, LD 14. arranged with RWOP liaisons Pam luncheons, and include the offices of Jones and ViciLee Jacobs to invite 70 of Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, our members to courtrooms to hear Attorney General, State School Superin- actual cases during their afternoon ses- tendent, Arizona Corporation Commis- sion. At the end of the day, the judges sion, Superior Court Judges and County sat on a Question and Answer panel at Constable. These forums took on a a local hotel to discuss our justice sys- different kind of format. So well planned tem and answer questions from the and executed, many seasoned politicians audience. and candidates commented that our

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Region V Report (cont’d)

May Day High Tea – This fundraiser in- Our By-laws Committee worked hard to

cludes a silent purse auction with pun- revise and submit updated Bylaws and dits Megyn Kelly, Michelle Malkin, Sarah Standing rules. Palin, Mary Matalin, James Carville and Fundraiser! Our club worked hard to Jennifer Griffin sharing their make our Sedona T ‘N’ T fundraiser a “commentary” led by our Ways and success, helping to insure the operation Means Chair Pam Calhoon. This late of our Verde Valley Republican office. afternoon event is an optimum time to This gives the public a place to go for involve our community to learn what Glenda Bird, Treasurer, Grande district information, voter registration, RWOP is all about, and possibly joining Valley RW. access to candidate petitions and infor- our organization. mation, etc. Verde Valley RW Mamie Eisenhower Literacy Program.

Candidate Forums. The We recently made our MELP donation VVRW have been busy. to American Heritage Academy in We’ve hosted several Cottonwood. The fifth grade class re- Verde Valley top candidates at our warded us with a complete recitation of RW monthly luncheons, the Declaration of Independence, from President educating our members memory, and it was wonderful! Taking Tally a look at their bright, young faces, who President Williams presents so that they are able to certificates to Suzanne Scharer, Huntoon be informed voters. wouldn't love them! 1st VP for Ahwatukee RW.

Day at the Legisla- ture! (L) RW of Prescott and friends and (R) Ahwa- tukee RW and friends.

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Region VI Report

Once again, my region At our May we awarded the ARW has started out with a Marjorie Miner Scholarship to a lucky bang. Each club is senior from our community. The ARW growing in size, fund- Education and Literacy Committee is raising, offering great actively working with the Constitution in programs and getting the Classroom Project. Our Garage Sale Kathy Jacobs the Republican mes- Fundraiser was a huge success and we Region VI sage out. I am very continue to sell merchandise and hold Director proud of all they have 50/50 raffles to raise money. accomplished! We are extremely proud to be increas- Ahwatukee RW ing our membership and we look forward to doing everything we can to sup- Ahwatukee RW (ARW) port our candidates, community and our started off the year re- nation. ceiving a big thank you Ahwatukee from the Child Crisis Chandler RW RW Center for designating them as our Christmas Chandler RW has had President Charity. Our generous an exciting first half of Debbie Smith members donated $600 the year. Our monthly Chandler RW hosted a Treasury in cash plus many much meetings have been a Candidate Forum in in February needed items. We continue to host a huge success. In Janu- of this year. variety of candidates and elected offi- Chandler RW ary, we held our first cials at our regular monthly meetings. President Secretary of State Can- didate Forum. February Our annual “Chocolate and Politics” Casey Forese event is always a success. We encourage we hosted a Treasury the candidates to speak about the char- Candidate Forum with acter, integrity and determination of the all candidates in attendance (since then, Republican Party at our meetings and on Martin Sepulveda has withdrawn from the campaign trail. the race). In March, we welcomed all candidates for Chandler City Council. In We had the largest group in attendance April, we welcomed Tom Horne and at the AzFRW Winter meeting in Lake Mark Brnovich for our Attorney General Havasu held from Feb 6-7, 2014. In ad- Candidate Forum. In May, we hosted a dition, our club was well-represented at Candidate Forum for Superintendent of the AzFRW Day at the Legislature on Public Education. We are very excited April 2, 2014. In addition, our club co- about our AZ GOP Governor’s Candidate sponsored a booth with LD 18 GOP to Forum scheduled to take place at our pass out information and register voters August 20th meeting. at the Annual Spring Fling in Ahwatukee on April 19th. Membership is growing. And within our membership, we currently have one

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Region VI Report (cont’d)

active member and five associate mem- Schools. This subject received one of our bers running for office in 2014. largest turn outs of the year, proving this is a top-of-mine topic to our club Gilbert RW members and the town of Gilbert .

Gilbert RW’s (GRW) mis- Chairman of AzTARS, Lilia Dashevsky, sion is to inspire, em- gave us valuable insight on how to men- power and inform. Over tor the up and coming Republican gen- the last many months, eration. The GRW spent time being inspired by the future leaders at the Gilbert RW our club welcomed can- Mayor’s Youth Summit. We heard from President didates and participated in important issues con- talented MYAC members throughout Michelle cerning Gilbert as well the event. Additionally, seventeen year- Kauk as Arizona’s youth. old Bella Weems, founder of Origami Owl and Phoenix Commander Tim Prospective candidate for Secretary of Hampton both spoke with great passion State, Senator Michele Reagan, shared about leadership. her commitment to elections running with more transparency. Attorney Gen- In May we will have had the pleasure of eral Tom Horne spoke about his fight for hearing from Robert Graham, State the victims in Colorado City and his in- Chairman of the AZGOP. tentions to run for reelection. Ryan Mesa RW Mesa RW President Sherry Smith from Mayor Scott Smith’s cam- Pierce paign advised us of the Mayor’s run for Mesa RW continues to Governor and a spoke about Mayor be very busy getting as Smith’s plethora of experience. Vice many candidates as Mayor Eddie Cook popped in to talk possible to speak at our about Gilbert current events and an- Mesa RW club meetings. We nounce that he once again will run for President want our members to City Council. Sherry Pierce be as educated and A subject close to home and our hearts informed as possible involves those currently serving in the come voting time. Republicans in 2014! Armed Forces. Volunteers paid a special Here’s a brief recap of the last few visit from Operation Welcome Home. months: January brought change as we This is an amazing event hosted by the have appointed several new members Town of Gilbert welcoming home to our on our Executive Committee. I so appre- community returning members of the ciate our past board members, Kathy military. Jacobs, Carol Jacobsen and Michele One of our themes this year centered on Baer. Kathy and Carol have been with the youth of Gilbert which resulted in a me for many years and I’m so grateful lively discussion about Gilbert Public for their dedicated service and friend- ship. Our new members, Nancy Cottle,

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Region VI Report (cont’d)

Rebecca Christensen and Kate Ali’vari- member who joined that night. To en- ous (just resigned to run for office) are hance our membership, we paid $1 per wonderful and stepped right up to con- day to Facebook to advertise our Gover- tinue on with the great efforts our club nors Candidate Forum on the Facebook makes. Of course, I would be remiss if I page. We reached over 2,600 people, didn’t mention and thank my dear had amazing attendance, and increased friends Nancy Salmon, Linda Stapley- our Facebook reached immensely. We Williams and Sharon Giese who remain now have almost 170 followers on our on the board and are such a help and page and 138 members in our virtual strength to me and the club. All these group. are treasured friendships which is part In addition to the above, we have had of why we’re such a strong and success- door hangers printed about our group ful club. and meeting times, and as members Our Caring for America Project at the walk for various candidates they are end of last year involved collecting dona- using these to attract members at tions for “Women in Recovery.” Our Republican households. members are very caring and giving so it Tempe RW We have made a few changes to our was a tremendous success. Beginning in nd Board. 1st VP Jessica Merrow, 2 VP President January, we’ve been holding Candidate and Becca Jo Pechin, as Secretary. Jessi- Darryl Jacob- Forums. We also have our “2 minute ca also will be helping with our social candidate time,” where any candidate Tempeson- RWBarnes President media. that comes to our meeting gets to speak, Darryl Jacobson-Barnes even if they come every month! We’ll Ours Ways and Means Chair has been continue to bring in as many candidates holding 50/50 drawings at meetings in as we can, and also work to educate our addition to selling tickets for drawings members on any ballot propositions that for donated items. In the future, we will they will be voting on. I’m so proud to allow candidates to purchase tables at be a part of this club and I’m pleased to our luncheons, and we will have a silent say that Together We DO Make a Differ- auction. Once again, we will be selling ence! tables and tickets for our annual Wine, Cheese and Chocolate cocktail party in Tempe RW July. Tempe Republican Women are thrilled to In May, author Don Jans spoke to us on announce that our Gov- the perils of Marxism which seems to ernors Candidate Fo- be creeping stealthily into our country (moved to Tuesday due to the holiday.) Tempe RW rum on April 28th, 2014 Our June Luncheon will be held on June President was a huge success and 7th at the newly remodeled Fiesta Inn Darryl brought in a lot of new Jacobson- potential members as on Priest and Broadway, and will feature Barnes well as an actual new Shane Krauser.

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Region VII Report

Arrowhead RW rescue dogs with U.S. Veterans with PTSD. Additionally, we will assist Hope’s Ronald Reagan said Closet at the New Life Center replenish that “The work of vol- their donations of household goods and unteer groups through- clothing. We continue to collect pop out our country repre- tops from soda cans to present to the Region VII sents the very heart Ronald McDonald House. Did you know Jan and soul of America. that the pop tops are worth much more Hermsmeyer They have helped make recycled than the cans themselves? Sev- Region this the most compas- eral of our members participated in the Director sionate, generous, and Arizona Stand Down for Homeless Vets. humane society that Our new project is “Nail Friends.” Ar- ever existed on the face rowhead volunteers are painting the of this earth.” The nails of residents in a local care facility members of Arrowhead who gleefully welcome their visits each RW dedicate them- month. Rep. Kate Brophy McGee, LD 11. selves to enrich and educate our communi- Since this is an election year, we have ty. Our membership welcomed the primary candidates at Arrowhead has, so far this year, monthly luncheon meetings to meet RW grown to 112 members and greet our members as well give a President with an additional 19 short speech. On June 7th, ARW will host a Candidates’ Forum for the com- Bonnie associates. We hosted a new member “Coffee munity as well. Complimentary hors Hochberg and Conversation” in d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be the February, inviting all fare. We are proud that our club in- members, especially those who recently cludes as its members Governor Jan joined. We welcomed prospective mem- Brewer, State Senator Judy Burges, bers who, after hearing Mary Williams State Representative Debbie Lesko, and Paradise RW Treasurer, recall the history of the NFRW, eagerly associate member State Representative Rosalie Barley. joined. Our Membership Chair is spon- David Livingston. They are the shining soring a contest to award a prize to the stars of our community. member who brings in the most new ARW’s fundraiser this year will be an members through April 30th. Also, the evening with Shane Krauser, including member who brings the most guests dinner and his fantastic presentation on each month receives a prize as well. the U.S. Constitution. This year, we also Our Caring for America Committee has are offering a special menu for those 18 been working diligently to obtain dona- and under. Our efforts to educate begin tions for Pets for Vets, a worthwhile gen- with the youth of our country and Shane erous organization that trains and pairs definitely engages and cultivates the

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Region VII Report (cont’d)

young. Engage, educate, and effectuate We are proud to report that we to enrich—that’s us, the Arrowhead Re- currently have 80 members, well on our publican Women. way to our goal of 100 by the end of the year. To help reach our goal, we are having a membership drive for May and June, where if a member brings a guest Central RW of who joins, they each receive a 4-in-1 Phoenix CRWOP imprinted pen (it is also a laser pointer, LED light and ‘pogo stick’ for Central RW of Phoenix tablets and smart phones). We’d love (CRWOP) started off to give lots of those away! Central RW of the year with Governor Many ladies from Region VIII The AzFRW Day at the Legislature was Phoenix Jan Brewer as our spe- attended the Maricopa Lincoln cial guest, and we have attended by eight of our members and President Day Luncheon in March. followed that with vari- everyone had a terrific time interacting Regina ous candidate forums, with the legislators at the reception, Buzzello which have all been hearing from Governor Brewer, visiting excellent. We are dedi- the House and the Senate, and enjoying cated to helping inform and educate our lunch with all of the attendees. members about the Republican candi- This being an election year, our fund- dates in the upcoming elections. raising efforts will be focused on bene- Speaking of candidates, we are pleased fiting our PAC. We have planned a ‘non- to have a number of our members who event’ Beach Party and an auction. Fol- either hold or are running for office. lowing the primaries, we hope to be They are: Kate Brophy McGee, currently able to make some sizable donations to At the Winter meeting, Palo Verde serving in the AZ House of Representa- Republican candidates! RW member Anita Rodriguez won tives; Helen Purcell, Maricopa County Our Club is usually dark in August, ex- Miss Liberty plus the tiara and Recorder; Wendy Marshall, SRP Board cept for election years, so we will be sterling silver and diamond pen- Director-at-Large; CWAC (our men’s aux- meeting through the summer. We will iliary) Tom Horne, Attorney General; dant. Will you be the lucky winner stridently continue our support of Re- CWAC Michael Jeanes, currently serving in June? publican candidates and the Party in this as Clerk of the Superior Court and run- very, very important year of mid-term ning for re-election; Dr. Michelle Delga- Congressional, State and local elections. do and CWAC Auggie Bartning are running for Maricopa Community Colleges Best wishes to all for a wonderful rest of Board At-Large Seat; and CWAC Aaron the year. Gidwani is running for the AZ House in LD30. In addition to elected officials and candidates, our Club has many members who are PCs.

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Region VIII Report

Region VIII will be “Closet.” We also join them monthly to hosting a "Primary Elec- register voters and sell our patriotic jew- tion Night Party" at elry! We attended church at Pastor Pres- 18degrees Neighbor- ton’s and enjoyed the fellowship there. hood Grill. It will be a We continue to collect monies for great way to bring our Wreaths Across America and Fisher Lori Urban friends and neighbors House. Region VIII together for a fun Director and event and learn more Lincoln RW President , about our clubs! Lincoln RW just fin- Paradise RW ished up round table discussions with the Gubernatorial Candi- Region VIII ladies at the Teenage Palo Verde RW Lincoln RW Republicans (TARS) banquet. dates. President

During the second Frankie quarter Palo Verde Orchowski has grown our membership to 106. We Palo Verde RW Paradise RW have offered our President members wonderful Paradise Republican Joan Lang guest speakers at our Women will host a monthly luncheons Candidates' Forum on such as Dr. Goldberg who spoke on Islam July 26, 4pm at the Lori Urban and the Sharia. We held a debate on Scottsdale Plaza Resort. Common Core with Terri Gilberg, of Region VIII They will host our Re- KFYI, acting as moderator. Don Jans Director and publican Candidates - spoke and had a book signing of his book President , Congressional - “My Grand Children’s America.” We Paradise RW Governor -Secretary of hosted a Governor’s Candidate Forum in State - Treasurer - Su- Fox News contributor Katie May with a wonderful young woman perintendent of Public Instruction, Cor- Pavlich speaks at the Teenage from Arizona State University (ASU), Ty- poration Commission, LD23 and 28, Republicans (TARS) banquet. ler DeGrazia, as moderator. Six of our Scottsdale City Council and Scottsdale candidates were there. We have had School Board. between 70 and 80 of our members attend each month! Our Community Ser- vice committee continues to make in- If we ever forget that we are One roads into the African American and Lati- Nation Under God, then we will be no communities. We have partnered a nation gone under. with Pastor Burrell of Buckeye and have provided professional clothing for his —Ronald Reagan

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