TEXAS FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN “WE MAKE TEXAS IT HAPPEN” SPRING ISSUEStar Leadership Issue President’s Message...
In America we find ourselves on the brink of a truly historic presidential election and our votes have never meant more than they mean now. We have a monumental choice ahead of us that will have far reaching ramifications. TFRW ladies attend the We have critical elections right here in NFRW legislative day. Texas in November, too. Sometimes, to make a good deci- sion for our future, we need to take a moment to reflect on our past. NFRW Lately I find myself pondering on Legislative Day our core American values; what our founders meant by them, and what Washington D.C. they mean today: liberty, equality and self-government. It is important Kick off the to know how the candidates translate 2016-2018 Term these core values. Liberty is mentioned in the Declara- tion of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. It is what pro- tects our citizens from unreasonable governmental intrusion and guaran- tees certain rights such as freedom of expression, freedom to worship as we choose, and freedom from unreasonable search and seizure. Our liberty is specifically protected as long as it does not infringe on anoth- er’s protected rights.
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(President’s Message continued for page one) TFRW OFFICERS plies to all men and women regardless of race, religion or President Treasurer creed. As long as we are willing to remain on the quest to Theresa Kosmoski RP Cindy Barberio Payne perfect our practice of equality we will remain, I believe, 177 Coral Ct. 8855 Merlin Ct true to our founders’ vision. Houston TX 77055-4728 Spring Branch TX 78070-6035 713 502 3527 (C) 210 275 4593 (C) [email protected] [email protected] Self-government is the belief that the people of a nation 1st VP Special Events Immediate Past President are the supreme source of authority for the governing and Julie Faubel Jody Rushton all powers granted to any government are derived only as 3110 Golfcrest Dr 4500 Barwyn Ct a result of an affirmative action by its citizens. Montgomery TX 77356-8900 Plano TX 75093-7109 Which candidate will best protect and defend our 918 519 1599 (C) 214 952 8668 (C) [email protected] [email protected] core values? Are you willing to take the time to evaluate our leadership - on all levels - against these VP Bylaws Member-at-Large Tina Gibson Pearl Maggio standards? Remember that our democracy, our self-gov- 911 Millpond Dr 6 South Dylanshire ernment, only works if those who are being governed will Sugar Land TX 77498-3034 The Woodlands, TX 77384 lead by getting informed and getting involved. 713 412 1620 (C) 713 907 1958 (C) [email protected] [email protected] Every one of our TFRW members can play an VP Campaign Activities Member-at-Large important role in the future of the Republican Party Janis Holt Judy Parada in Texas by becoming a delegate to our RPT Convention 105 Magnolia Trl 18754 Grand Harbor Pt Silsbee TX 77656-8983 Montgomery TX 77356-4951 May 12-14, 2016. We in Texas, can impact elections on 409 781 2130 (C) 832 423 9523 © the national level by first fighting for the very best state [email protected] [email protected] party leadership. VP Finance Member-at-Large Karen C Newton Deborah Guitian Roan By committing our energies to our values and our party, 7903 Thornhill St 3406 Erin Knoll Ct we can turn the tide of perception and get our message Houston TX 77059-3715 San Antonio TX 78209-2049 out –that we care about protecting our liberties, equality 210 863 5540 (C) 281 467 6412 (C) [email protected] [email protected] and our special form of self-government. We care about electing candidates that will raise our people up instead VP Legislation STANDING COMMITTEE Michele Samuelson CHAIRMEN of keeping so many chained in the perpetual bondage 14419 Robert I Walker Blvd Awards of welfare. We care about electing people who will Austin TX 78728-6701 Michelle Martin reward hard work and discipline and stop the danger- 214 995 0413 (C) 45 April Point Dr N ous practice of rewarding bad behavior. [email protected] Montgomery TX 77356-5816 281 804 0147 (C) VP Membership [email protected] I’ll say it again.....To win the White House, each of us Rhonda Lacy 3012 Moss Ave Community Engagement has a responsibility to tell our Republican story in the Midland TX 79705-4230 Mary Mayo context of today’s world and stop allowing the liberal 432 553 1593 (C) 875 Heathington Rd media to frame our positions. We know they get it [email protected] Weatherford TX 76088-7609 wrong...we must to set the record straight. 817 304 3590 (C) VP Program [email protected] We can do it. We are TFRW, and We Make It Happen. Besa Martin PO Box 2123 PAC Treasurer Boerne TX 78006-3602 The Honorable Patricia Harless 210 213 5257 (C) 281 793 7914 (C) [email protected] [email protected] TFRWTheresa President 2016-2017 Kosmoski , Public Relations/ Secretary Texas Star Editor Glynis Chester Barbara Tague 14507 Pensham Dr PO Box 20 Frisco TX 75035-7283 TFRW Headquarters Tomball, TX 77377-0020 214 923 5923 (C) 13740 N Hwy 183 Suite J4 Austin, TX 78750 713 851 0737 (C) [email protected] 512-477-1615 (Office) 512-480-0709 (fax) [email protected] [email protected] www.tfrw.org
2 TEXAS FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN Kicking off the 2016 - 2017 term!
FEBRUARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Congratulations to the Newly Elected Members at Large: Judy Parada, Pearl Maggio and Debbie Guitian Roan. Below: Sarah Nyugen reporting on Social Media
The Honorable Sarah Davis, Texas House of Representatives Liaison.
Say hello to your new logo!
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Passing the gavel to the new President.
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Lots of networking and discussions.
Registration and check-in.
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Above left: Belinda Frisk and Patti Johnson! Two ladies, who are always Ready and Well Equipped to SAVE the Day! TFRW Fabulous Hospitalty Co-Chairs.
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TFRW Cheerleaders!
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BLING!
Below Left: Meeting the District Directors.
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TFRW members were out in force for the meeting.
Megan Kelly Townhall Meeting Queensbury Theatre Houston, TX February 2016
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At the Presidential Debates February - Houston, Texas
TFRW was well represented.
Tom Mechler, Chairman , Republican Party of Texas, welcoming every- one to Texas.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF A LITERACY PROJECT I am honored to serve as TFRW Literacy Chair once again. I urge all clubs to choose a member to chair this important project. Please foward your club’s chosen activities; I often have the opportunity to spotlight a club’s project in the TEXAS STAR or if given the opportunity, to give a report at the quarterly District Director’s Meeting. Forms for the BBLP or MELP can be found on the TFRW website or you may choose to write-up your club’s activities. I look forward to working with each of you and to share your club’s literacy project activities. Please feel freeto contact me by email or phone. I will be happy to hear from each of you!
Marie Maggio, TFRW Literacy Chairman [email protected] ~ 409-782-4018
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"Spring 2016 has kept our TFRW Clubs busy! TFRW Ladies have been working for candidates and their campaigns, educating primary voters on the candidates and planning for future events, phone banking and campaigning across Texas!" "TFRW Clubs headed to Houston for the February TFRW Board meeting and" "TFRW LEADERSHIP BOOT CAMP!" making a difference, stepping up and doing their part to give our country a new beginning and working
REGION I diligently to elect conservative representatives! They The Republican Women of are hosting candidate debates, educating voters and Northeast Texas are planning for next year’s 20th An- getting out the vote. Social media is their predomi- niversary Club retreat! Ladies of the RWNT, along nate method of getting their message out to the greater with guests from surrounding counties as well as Nancy Wood County. Volunteering at the new Wood County Holly, District Representative from TFRW gathered at Republican Headquarters in Quitman. Selah Ranch, Mount Vernon in January at their 2016 May 16, 2016 is their Troop Shipment Day and they are retreat to enjoy fellowship, breakout sessions on busy gathering items to send to the deployed troops Programs, Outreach, Caring for America and overseas including lots of Home-Baked Cookies! A Fundraising and hear excellent speakers....plus there reminder that troops like home baked cookies. was food! Great speakers included Michelle Smith, Outreach Coordinator for the Office of Attorney REGION II The Golden Triangle Republican General spoke to their club on Campaigning; Mary Women celebrates March as Texas Month. On March Lou Bruner and Hank Hering, Candidates for the 1, our state held one of the early primaries in 2016. SBOE. March 2, Texas celebrated its independence from First Republican Women is working hard to turn Mexico and later becoming the 28th state to join the union. GTRW members who attended TFRW Leadership Day came back inspired. They are busy keeping Jefferson County RED! They are busy with their club projects, promoting education through volunteering with the Reach Out and Read project of BISD, supporting the Women’s Shelter of Southeast Texas, providing books to the Anayat House for families with loved ones in the hospital and political books for the local Republican Dallas County RED, promoting and working for the Office. conservative values that republicans have held. First Republican Women has served Dallas County for Kingwood Area Republican Women held a 64 years–their club founder leadership retreat with a great brainstorming session. worked to create Dallas Halene Crossman was recognized as one of TFRW’s 10 County’s first republican Outstanding Women at the TFRW State Convention. precinct. KARW members have numerous projects that support A great section in their our country’s veterans. From cleaning up the Veterans newsletter featured Cemetery, observations from the the Little attendees to their SD16 Patriot District Convention. What Program a fantastic idea for a club’s at the newsletter. Hous- The Republican Women ton VA of Wood County are busy Hospital,
11 TEXAS FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN Texas Paralyzed Veterans, Houston Marine Moms. etc. to Women, but the real prize was a new friendship They hosted their biannual KARW Mardi Gras where with Janice Burkholder and all the womenthat the HCRP Chairman Paul Simpson and SD4 Chair Alice team met while participating in the hunt! Rekeweg sang the National Anthem together. In support of our candidates , KARW members with col- REGION III Golden Corridor Republican lege students distributed over 1,500 signs durin Women at their Board of g the March primary campaigns. Directors retreat had apresentation from Suzanne Blackstone on what “vetting a candidate” reallymeans. Montgomery County Republican Women will honor In the 1860’s, the veterinarian would check, or “vet,” their President, Pearl Maggio, at the Montgomery the horse to make sure it was fit for racing. It was not County Women’s Council of Organizations “Women until the 1980’s that the term became associated of Distinction Luncheon” May 27, 2016. Thanks to her with political races. Then in 1993, the New York Times leadership, MCRW is a major participant in supporting began using the phrase in reference to Bill Clinton their Caring for America program. MCRW has begun appointees. Today, the phrase is consistently used in a new venture, the Conroe Veterans Administration the media and political organizations for political Outpatient Clinic coffee bar! They donated a sparkling races. new coffee bar to the Conroe VA Clinic that MCRW When you “vet” a candidate, you are doing your due will be staffing with volunteers to greet veterans at the diligence. You are evaluating that person to see if he coffee bar. MCRW will provide coffee supplies and all or she is the right fit for a particular office with the the trimmings. A Veterans Contribution bag at their qualifications and values you think are important. We meetings will accept all donations. In May, they are should not take vetting lightly, especially if asked to sponsoring a brunch at the Fisher House for family and endorse a candidate. As President, I am not permitted friends of patients being treated at the Houston to endorse a candidate in contested primary nor are Veterans Hospital. They support the Community our Campaign Chairwomen. We have a responsibility Partners of Montgomery County, a non-profit that to make sure that for whomever we support, we take maintains the Rainbow Room. The Rainbow Room is the time to vet them. Shout outs to GCRW members an emergency resource center available to Child Pro- making an impact in our communities: Elected by her tective Service caseworkers to meet the initial critical peers to the position of Local Administrative Judge; needs of abused and neglected children in Montgomery Judge Angela Tucker, is the first female LAJ in Collin County. Judge Tracy Gilbert remembers Montgomery County. GCRW has won TFRW’s Membership Growth County Republican Women each year for Valentine’s Award for the highest percentage of growth in the Day by presenting each woman at their meeting with a Super Jumbo club category. Our membership rose. What a thoughtful tradition to honor the Mont- increased 15% in 2015. We have 550 members. gomery County RW that Judge Gilbert does! Preston West Republican Women held a candidate The Woodlands Republican Women held their “Belles forum featuring the 32nd Congressional District Race. with Boots” fundraiser at Papa’s Ice House with a Incumbent Pete Sessions was in Washington and could politician style show, auction and a band “Justin and not attend but all 3 challengers were present. Linda Jeremy, Acoustic Duo”. All while they are volunteering Rogers moderated an informative Q & A session. at the polls, campaigning for candidates, participating PWRW is working on their annual luncheon and as judges at the Home Schooler speech tournament and fundraiser featuring Chris Salcedo, Morning Radio donating to Children’s Safe Harbor. This is how to Host WBAP 820 as their keynote speaker. make a difference in your own community. The third graders at Sam Houston Elementary school received Republican Women of Greater North Texas just 160+ dictionaries. One of the schools receptionists completed our club’s cookbook, “Cooking Right in Red told MCRW that her son received dictionary years ago, Hot Texas”. We have hosted a Regional City Council loved it and is now in law school. This story tells how Candidate forum encompassing three nearby cit- long lasting an impact a gift can make. At the TFRW ies with municipal elections this May and co-hosted Leadership Boot Camp, MCRW’s team won a prize in a “Forum Week” for statewide candidates with nine the Scavenger Hunt! A free ticket to the TFRW Tribute other clubs. The Patrons program was so successful in
12 TEXAS FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN 2015 that we have reinstituted it again in 2016. A low for the upcoming months. LCARW have adopted a key but effective recruitment opportunity is our quar- highway and are participating in “Don’t mess with terly breakfast socials. Since breakfasts are sponsored, Texas Trash-Off” campaign. They are busy volunteer- they are free to attend and are great events to invite ing with Meals On Wheels, making calls weekly families, moms with kids and neighbors, who might checking on the homebound clients. Patriotic Pot- not have ever gone to a “country club” meeting. What luck ad Packing Supper is coming up where they will a great way to reachout to new member possibilities! stuff care packages for our deployed service men and 2016 has been a wild ride thus far! In the past three women. Many of the LCARW members are going to be months we have changed our name from RW of North attending the Republican Party of Texas State Collin County to RW of Greater North Texas, merged Convention representing Montgomery County. with Frisco Area RW, and seen both our membership and influence grow faster than we ever dreamed Williamson County Republican Women are busy possible. At this time last year, we had 45 members. By working on campaigns, volunteering at block walks, the end of 2015 we had 75. Our goal was to reach 125 phone banks and working at the polls. They are volun- members in 2016 but here in March we have already teering at the Williamson County GOP surpassed that goal. It’s time to think BIGGER. Our headquarters. They will have two club tables at the social media outreach is the largest in the area (even Williamson County Reagan Dinner. They are holding larger than the County GOP). We are hosting daytime, candidate forums for their Precinct One and Precinct evening, and weekend events to reach every possible Three County Commissioners and the County Tax demographic out there. We are making it our mission Assessor-Collector races. to be accessible and to work harder than ever before. Unity is our message and the community is responding. REGION V Bay Area Republican Women collect donations throughout the year to support the REGION IV Georgetown Area Republican Bay Area Meals on Wheels program and Fisher House Women have been able to fully support their and presented Whitcomb Elementary library with scholarship program, Caring for America, literacy and Rush Limbaugh’s children’s military support work due to the success of the Beng- book. Everyone is working and hazi event this past September. Without the need for planning the 2016 Annual Lin- additional fundraising in 2016, GARW is encouraging coln Day Dinner, with featured their members to focus their efforts and resources in speaker Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. support of our Republican candidates. GARW has 55 Technically, the Primary is not NEW MEMBERS FOR 2016 for a total membership of over yet. There is a Run-off 273. This number includes 202 regular members and Election on May 24, 2016 and 71 associate members! GARW projects that support there are important races on the military are Hugs Project – neck coolers for troops- the ballot that we must do our www.thehugsproject.com and Pillow Project – a pillow research on the candidates and be sure to turn out the is given to troops deployed to a danger zone – includes vote. BARW is working hard to keep Texas Red and an inspirational card –www.OneTouchAwakening.org. take back the White House! The Presidential Primaries GARW received an award last year for most Grassroots are still in full swing. BARW is helping campaigns by members. Please join the club during this important calling into other states or just calling friends in other election year and help us win this award again. An ap- states and encouraging them to get out and Vote. Vote plication form is available on the GARW website (www. and bring 10 friends with you! garw.org). Clear Creek Lake Conroe Area Republican Women held their My Republican American Hero Awards meeting where elected officials Women held a presented certificates and awards “My America Hero” successful CHAT Awards to students at Willis ISD and Montgomery ISD. Shopping Mixer The Senior Americans Committee and the Caring for with Candidates at America Committees have been busy planning events Kendra Scott in the
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Bay Area Mall. Everyone enjoyed sips & sweets while Lone Star College Energy and Manufacturing Institute shopping and chatting with local candidates. Many of to announce a new statewide education model that will CCCRW’s members attended the GHCFRW’s provide innovative ways to prepare our Texas students workshop at Kim Son. CCRW’s Special Events for well-paying jobs in the community upon gradu- Committee has planned a unique fund-raising ation. GRW and Pachyderm held a March Madness experience for their club. A family-friendly event at Mixer together at Mario’s on the Seawall. Top Golf in Webster! Children and families are invited to participate in the fun while having an educational Republican Women of Katy are releasing their opportunity to be with state and community elected newsletters on a Bi-monthly basis along with their officials. Meanwhile, CCRW is collecting books and e-blast notifications of upcoming meetings. Through donations for their September Literacy Event. CCRW’s showcasing their members with a monthly Member Spring, 2016 Project in conjunction with Bay Harbour Profile, RWK is getting to know their members as United Methodist Church’s ministry “Mind, Body and individuals and sharing the information with their Soul”. MBS’s goal is to provide struggling families with club. In their Reader’s Corner, “Book of Ages: the Life a place to share their burdens and renew their spirits. and Opinions of Jane Franklin by Jill Lepore” is their While helping them with free basic care items and baby featured book. Voted by NPR and the Washington Post care items that are essential to everyday living, but are as one of the best books of the year and a finalist for not covered by food stamps. Their goal is to be their the National Book Award, this book brings to life, Jane answered prayer and provide them with HOPE for the Franklin, the youngest sister on Ben Franklin. She was future. a mother of 12, a passionate reader, a gifted writer and a shrewd political commentator. She lived in Fayette County Republican Women - FCRW’s 2016 obscurity and poverty in contrast to her brother’s fame Barbara Bush Library Project is Complete! Each year and wealth. This year, 2016, is one of the most historic FCRW donates one adult book and one youth book to years in politics. It marks the 100th anniversary of each of the four public libraries in Fayette County: in the first woman elected to Congress. Can you guess Flatonia, Schulenburg, La Grange, and Round Top. This who she is? Google the answer and be the first one to year’s adult book selections were Thomas Jefferson and answer at their meeting. This is a great way to engage the Tripoli Pirates: The Forgotten War that Changed your members and encourage them to attend your American History and Killing Reagan: The Violent meetings. Assault that Changed a Presidency. This year’s youth book selections were: Rush Revere and the Star Span- Republican Women of Yoakum - With a rallying cry gled Banner and Arlington: Story of our Nation’s Cem- of “Your Vote is Your Voice,” the Republican Women of etery. In September, we are hosting our 2nd Yoakum Area hosted a suc- Annual “BOOTS and BLING” GALA at the Weimery. cessful Republican Our committee is planning a grand event, bigger and Candidate Forum on Sun- better that 2015. day afternoon, January 31st, at the Knights of Columbus Galveston Republican Women have been informed, Hall in Hallettsville, TX. involved and making a difference since 1955. GRW will The forum provided an im- again be involved in helping out at the Republican portant opportunity for all Island Center to be opened in late summer. We are citizens in DeWitt, Gonza- working on finding sponsors to provide lunch and les, and Lavaca drinks to volunteers on the days that the center is open. counties to listen, question, On March 2, Cecilia Abbott, First Lady of Texas and evaluate the 45 candi- celebrated in Galveston by reading “Sam Houston, dates present. In the federal Standing Firm” to the first graders at Parker arena, participants included Elementary School. That date also represents the representatives from the Cruz, Rubio, and Trump birthday of Sam Houston s well as the date he signed campaigns, and candidates from both the 27th and the Texas Declaration of Independence. Lt. Gov. Dan 34th US Congressional District primary races. Patrick and our own Senator Larry Taylor visited the Candidates from Texas races included State Senator,
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State Representative and four individuals running for holding a Golf Spring Shoot-Out on May 6, 2016 as Railroad Commissioner. Participation was high in the part of their fundraising for 2016. There will be a CHL judicial branch with numerous candidates from class April 30, 2016. District Attorney, Texas Supreme Court, Texas Civil and Criminal Appeals Court, and District Courts races Tarrant Star Republican Women President Mona present. In addition, we had many local candidates Bailey, was the chairman of the Tarrant County from Lavaca, DeWitt and Gonzales counties. Citizens Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner. The guest had unlimited access to all the candidates before and speaker was the Honorable Greg Abbott and it was after the program for one on one questions. During the hosted by Senator Kelly Hancock. With help from program, candidates were allowed a 5-minute speech a number of us, the Dinner was a total success. All and 1 minute to give a rebuttal. Citizens were able to TSRW members have something tooffer to the general see candidates, hear them talk about their experience public, whether its putting out signs, volunteering at and tell why they are the best candidate for the job. The the TCGOP or at a candidate’s campaign office. The Republican Women of Yoakum Area were very proud speaker for the March meeting, Allan Saxe, to provide this opportunity to citizens of our Associate Professor of Political Science, UTA will talk community. about “Prognsticating After the Primaries”. The TSRW Leadership handbook is the one tool that you will rely Tri County Republican Women’s Mardi Gras upon through this year and beyond. They are redoing Membership Luncheon was a resounding success! these manuals which should be delivered in March. We had over 60 attend. There were 14 guests, who we REGION VII hope will become San Patricio County Republican members of Tri Women hosted their firstCamapgin Management County. It was a School for potential political candidates. There were 14 beautiful day, food attendees and J. D. Kennedy, assistant to Congressman was delicious and Blake Farenhold was the the conversations moderator of the event. The very interesting. event was well received as TCRW’s Caring candidates absorbed for America Easter massive information, project, Brazoria prepared speeches, asked County Alliance for Children is an Easter Egg Hunt questions, listened and party for children who otherwise would not have intently, and referred to an Easter egg hunt or party. TCRW donated $200.00 to their Resource Books. Military Moms & Wives of Brazoria County. Members Topics included how to also personally donated to MMW of BC. 18 TCRW organize/prepare for a members became Deputy Voter Registrars on campaign, putting together February 11. Ann Geisen from Brazoria County Tax a “Team,” different methods Office conducted the training class. Tri County RW of how to put yourself “out there,” social media, supported Pearland Area Republican Club by attending fund-raising, building coalitions, and sharing infor- their “Souper Fundraiser”. It consisted of cornbread, mation with more experienced politicians. Presenter soup and dessert... everything homemade and deli- Chantal Kennedy, who is a professional fund-raiser cious! and campaign manager, shared vital information as did Debbie Farenthold, wife of the Congressman, REGION VI Metroplex Republican Women who demonstrated the value of social media in the will be presenting one scholarship for $1,000 this year political process. There are future plans for additional within their membership. It will give our members and/ management schools on an expanded level. Campaign or our legislators the opportunity to offer this Chair, Virginia Hindman, Public Relations/IT Chair scholarship to those young women within the families Liz Veuleman, Vice President and Programs Chair, (or t their interns) who have served volunteer hours Diane Matallanes, and President Nancy Day thank the and supported Republican efforts. MRW will be contributors, leaders, speakers, and attendees for mak-
15 TEXAS FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN ing this a successfulevent. Numerous phone calls and be sending research, analysis of Campaign School models, time, boxes of and dedication wereinvolved. The event was held at the needed sup- Bridgepoint Apartments Club House. The plies to our over-all theme was “conducting a campaign on a shoe- troops in string budget.” The Veterans Project with an anticipated harm’s way. 6 boxes of coats, socks and blankets that have been Remember donated by SPCRW for the homeless veterans with that 5% of the troops are women so personal hygiene additional items donated to the Coastal Bend Veteran’s products are also needed. The ARW 2016 Directory Clinic. Included in the SPCRW newsletter are the con- deadline is April 18, so please make sure your dues are tact information for the 3 newspapers that service their received no later than April 18. area for members to contact. This information is under “Submit a Letter to the Editor” a great idea for all clubs. Bexar County Republican Women are bringing back their Fiesta Hat Contest! Plan to compete at this meet- ing for the most beautiful hat depicting Fiesta San An- REGION VIII Bush Legacy Republican Women tonio. This is the 125th year of San Antonio celebrat- had over 100 people attend their candidate roundtable ing faux Royalty, crowning Queens, Kings and even an discussion at their January meeting. Their format was array of pets. PLAN TO PURCHASE YOUR BCRW unique, the candidates changed tables and the FIESTA MEDAL at this meeting. This is a limited attendees remained seated at their tables giving them edition, only 100 available and $7.00 will make you a great opportunity to talk with the candidates. Your an ambassador of our club to Fiesta. Then we want to help is needed to serve on a committee or help with see you wearing your medal, and promenading in the club events. There is a spot for everyone. BLRW are Fiesta Hat Contest for a super prize. VIVA FIESTA! campaigning and working at the Parker County GOP headquarters, block walking and phone banking! A Canyon Lake Republican Women‘s Bylaws book donation was made to the Children’s University, Chairman, Janet Blum is the 2016 President of the “E is for Election Day”. TFRW Greater San Antonio Council (GSAC). CLRW- will be employing several new ideas to let their Wichita County Republic Women volunteered at the members know how important they are and how Wichita County Republican Party booth at the much they are valued. Members will be given Service University Kiwanis Pancake Festival in January. WCRW Buttons noting the year they joined the club with will have a presentation by Mark Geist and John ribbons noting past and present committee and offices Tiegen as they walk through the events of those fateful held. Special “wallets” are being made for members to 13 hours in Benghazi on September 11, 2012. Our carry in their purses to hold club brochures, website has been updated, so please check it out. business Remember to bring paper goods to fill the Red Box cards and and benefit Faith Refuge. Our donations help to offset button expenses involved in running the shelter. One of the production objectives of WCRW is to assist the Republican Chair information cards. The Club to maintain ballot integrity by acting as election judges Annual Membership Luncheon and clerks. Nineteen of our members fulfilled this will celebrate CLRW’s 40th Anni- responsibility on March 1. All 5 candidates for the 2nd versary! Past president are putting Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 2 spoke to WCRW to together a powerful show, “Memo- a full house at our February meeting. ries through the Years.” Everyone will dress in 4os hats, gloves and dressing in their REGION IX Austin Republican Women favorite 70s, 80s, 90s or 2000s outfits. There will be a members are involved as precinct chairs or as part of Founder’s Quilt on display. Prizes will be awarded for the County committees involved in the Rules, Reso- best hat and outfit. Canyon Lake RW were recognized lutions, Credentials and Nominations. ARW will be by Comal County with a Proclamation, “Volunteers having a Troop Packing Party on April 30th. We will for Democracy Day”. They were recognized for the
16 TEXAS FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN time that they volunteer to help with Comal County dates, Pastor Stan Roberts and his staff at Victory Life Elections; serving as Precinct Chairs, Election Judges, Church for helping us attain our goal to inform Brown Alternate Judges and Election Clerks. County voters with our “Meet the Candidate” forum. Thank you to our club and our members for their hard Kendall County Republican Women held their work and dedication. I would also like to extend a Lincoln Day Luncheon with speaker Christi Craddick, sincere thanks to the ladies of the Pecan Valley Railroad Commissioner , a Republican Women for their huge efforts as well. I live auction and collected believe that we proved together our two groups can do cookies or cupcakes for anything! The key word is TOGETHER! T – together distribution to First E – everyone A – achieves M – more We can make a Responders, EMT, Police difference for our country and our county and it starts Department, Sheriff’s with us! Encourage everyone you know to get out to Department and Fire vote and make a difference in our community, state Departments in Kendall and country! ~ Cheryl Jones, President BCRW County as the first KCRW Caring for America Project Burnet County Republican Women donated over 70 this year. It was a fantastic Easter Baskets to Mission Marble Falls. 475 copies of the Constitution were handed out at the Main Street luncheon with a great Market Day booth last month. BCRW Board voted turnout. KCRW, KCRC and to purchase “Now You are 18” handbooks for all the the Boerne Tea Party are graduating seniors in Burnet County. Our Literacy sponsoring a debate between the Run-off Committee has distributed these to the seniors. Mary Candidates for HD 73 seat. This will be an actual de- Jane Avery planned the pancake breakfast for the bate. KCRW has a booth at Boerne Market Days and Burnet County convention and BCRW volunteers volunteers are needed to work the booth. Remember flipped pancakes and served all the attendees such a the TFRW challenge to sign up one new member per fabulous breakfast. Wow! Burnet County Republicans person. New members are just waiting for an invitation are always working to either support a worthy cause in to join. the community or our candidates who have put their lives on hold to seek office in our great county and New state. Republicans in Burnet County are making a Braunfels difference. The Bluebonnet Festival is in April and vol- Repub- unteers will be needed. The Chili Cook-Off was a great lican success. BCRW received $4,125 towards our Women scholarship fund. are no longer Central Texas Re- publican Women participating in Wurstfest so the board has developed (PAC) hosted a new way of raising funds for the club. The NBRW a VIP Event ad Patron Program provides a unique opportunity to take Screening of 13 your membership to the next level. This special Hours: The Secret sponsorship program helps NBRW complete its Soldiers of Beng- mission by giving direct financial support to the hazi on Febru- organization. Thank you to the 30 Patron members for ary 3, 2016. Kris supporting the new program. “Tanto” Paronto shared the true story of Bengahzi. A VIP Showing and REGION XI Brown County Republican Women a free showing for Active Military and Retired V had a crowd of close to 500 attend our forum. Thank eterans were held at the Grand Avenue Theater, Belton, you to Robert Porter, Brown County Republican Party Texas. The CTRW 13Hours Project was a huge Chair, Rick Phelps, our moderator, Ray Tipton, who success, with over 250 people in attendance. Kris coordinated our forum and the questions for candi- “Tanto” Paranto was amazing. He arrived at 4pm for 17 TEXAS FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN interviews and stayed until the last guest left at 11pm. many of our members were able to talk with primary He watched the movie in the FREE showing with the candidates face to face. Nothing like looking a person Veterans and visited with every VIP there. The total in the eye to determine their intent and sincerity. Many event raised $9150 and after expenses CTRW donated thanks to the SARW board for the hours they volun- remaining proceeds to the Fort Hood Memorial. This teered providing the Salado area with this was a fantastic outreach program for our community. opportunity. On January 26th, Barclay McCort hosted Not only do we Care for America but also American a Bell Ringer brunch for a group of dedicated SARW Patriotism is still alive in Bell County, Texas. In April, members to stuff Bell Ringers in preparation for Salado CTRW will have a Vintage Wine Tour to historic distribution. Kudos to Barclay and her group of Grapevine. In May, the annual National Day of Prayer volunteers for doing this worthwhile community will be co-sponsored by Central Texas RW and Salado service. The more informed our voters, the better A r e a RW. chance we have of restoring our government to our consti- Republican Women of Ellis County thanked the 34 tutional “roots.” For our “Fine members and associate members, who became 2016 China Luncheon” We have 24 Patrons of the club. Watch for the Caring for America table sponsors but are in need calendar dates for Bingo at the VA hospital. Suggested of lots of silent auction items. reading for our members is “Thomas Jefferson and the Take them to Stamp Salado, Tripoli Pirates” by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yeager. Nancy Norris’ business. This This book is about a war that changed American His- is our major fundraiser for the tory. It is about national security in the late 1700’s and year and we want it to be a success. Classic Catering in early 1800’s. We tend to for-get that America has always Temple is providing the meal. Group had to fight for freedom. We hope that you will get a seating will become harder as we get closer to the copy and be reminded of the courage and boldness our event so if you want to invite friends and sit together Military has always had and the dedication they have to you need to buy your tickets. Members, be watching securing our freedom. for your copy of Salado Creek Living, March edition. Steve and Robbie Pettit will feature SARW in Republican an article under Volunteerism about the activities we Women have throughout the year. Steve was impressed how of Hood much we do for the entire community, not just for County Republicans. hosted their first candi- Star Republican Women Club Literacy Committee date forum. held its first 2016 Red Shoe Book Club event With a full Thursday, March 10. The book that was reviewed was house, the The Clintons’ War on Women. Written by Roger Stone candidates and Robert Morrow, the book is a stunning expose had an opportunity to introduce themselves, answered about Bill and Hillary’s crimes and cover-ups. This will questions and explained their stands on another partic- be a fun event and a good time to get to become more ular issue. We attended the TFRW Leadership BOOT acquainted with yourfellow Republican women. Ladies CAMP, where the sessions presented information for had good conversation and a glass of wine. We have officers, programs, membership, social media, newslet- launched a new Caring for America project benefiting ters and fundraising. Thursday night, I enjoyed a din- HOPE Haus in Llano. SRW will host Las Vegas-Style ner hosted by Senator Brian Birdwell. Driving home, Casino Night April 25. Enjoy good food, drink and my mind was full of new ideas especially in the area of great company ! Your tickets will include heavy hors membership and networking. d’oeuvres and “FUN” money. More “fun” money can be Salado Area Republican Women were busy begin- obtained through additionaldonations. There is a limit ning 2016 by preparing for the Candidates Forum, Bell of 200 members and guests, so reserve your spot early. Ringers and updating the SARW Bylaws. The The SRW Casino Night will be held at Quail Point Candidates Forum was an informative event in which Lodge in Horseshoe Bay. Our Casino Night will be our major fundraiser for 2016. 18 TEXAS FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN
National Federation of Republican Women
Carrie Almond, President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Lisa Ziriax May 5, 2016 405‐596‐3873 / [email protected]
Rosie, the NFRW’s new red, white and blue campaign RV, will begin a multistate tour on May 9 when she rolls through the Midwestern states of Iowa and Nebraska in an effort to register Republican‐leaning women to vote, rally local communities and Republican women’s clubs, and put a Republican back in the White House in November. Follow Rosie’s adventures at www.Rosie16.com.
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NFRW Kicks Off Nationwide Campaign Tour
Mission: Registering Women Voters, Electing Republican President
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) will take its new red, white and blue campaign RV on the road next week. The “Destination: White House” tour will kick off from Missouri for rallies in the Midwest, beginning May 9 in Iowa and Nebraska, and will continue throughout the campaign season.
The purpose of the tour is to put a Republican back in the White House by registering Republican‐leaning women to vote and rallying communities and Republican women’s club across the country. These rallies will feature NFRW President Carrie Almond and other NFRW leaders, as well as local Republican elected officials, and GOP and Federation leaders.
“Women's voices and votes will make the difference in this election, and the NFRW is ready to get rolling to ensure Republican victories in November,” NFRW President Carrie Almond said.
Founded in 1938, the NFRW has thousands of active members in local clubs across the nation, making it one of the largest women’s political organizations in the country. The grassroots organization works to promote the principles and objectives of the Republican Party, elect Republican candidates, inform the public through political education and activity, and increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government. Learn more: www.nfrw.org.
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2016 TFRW CALENDAR
May 12 - 14, 2016 ~ RPT Convention at Omni Dallas Hotel
May 12, 2016 ~ “Cupcakes & Karaoke Fundraiser” at Belo Mansion, Dallas, TX 7:30pm - 10:00pm
May 13, 2016 ~ TFRW Tribute to Women at Omni Dallas Hotel 11:30am - 1:30pm
July 8-9,2016 ~ 3rd Quarter TFRW Board Meeting at Wyndham Garden Woodward Conference Center - 3401 South IH-35 Austin, TX 78741
Oct. 21-22, 2016 ~ 4th Quarter TFRW Board Meeting at Doubletree Austin NW Arboretum Austin, TX 8901 Business Park Dr. Austin, TX 78759
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