Lake Conroe Area Republican Women NEWSLETTER September 2020 ●Vol. 27 No.8●Region IV●Senate District 3 General Meeting of the LCARW Thursday, September 3, 2020 7:00PM Lone Star Community Center 2500 Lone Star Parkway, Montgomery, TX FREE ADMISSION RSVP is Essential (160 people Maximum) MASKS PLEASE [email protected] Nick Adams is the founder of FLAG and is the proud creator of the world’s first “kid-friendly” U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence, The Federalist Papers, and Student’s Guide to the Electoral College. These books are designed to present the Founding Documents in plain, easy-to-understand English. These act as a tool to help students develop a deeper understanding at an earlier age. These books will be available at our September 3rd meeting. Jump on Board the Trump Victory 2020 Train!! Contact the Houston Victory Headquarters today to see how you can help! Kayla Hensley Houston Regional Field Director Trump Victory 2020 Office 829 S. Mason Road, #224 Katy, TX 77450 Email: [email protected] To stay up to date on events and volunteer opportuniPes “like and follow” the Houston Trump Victory Headquarters Page: hUps://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-Trump-Victory-Headquarters/ Also, check out these website for more ways to help re-elect President Trump hUps://www.donaldjtrump.com/get-involved/volunteer hUps://www.trumpvictory.com 2020 Officers Minutes: June 4, 2020 Legislative President Julie Faubel by Brandie Lopez by Luine Hancock [email protected] We honored 6 Scholarship winners at our The latest attempt at Congressional 1st VP( Programs) June meeting. The awards were given in legislation for another Coronavirus Megan Metcalf 2nd VP (Membership) honor of Neddie Jane Wilkerson, late wife of relief bill failed. The Speaker of the Betty Vernon long-time Montgomery County Republican House wanted $3 trillion dollars. 3rd VP (Ways & Means) JoAnn Linzer Chairman Dr. Wally Wilkerson. It was an Reportedly, some of the money would Treasurer honor to have Dr. Wilkerson present at our have been used by states and cities Harriet Kerr Recording Secretary meeting on his birthday! The group sang a that had overspent money before the Brandie Lopez beautiful version of Happy Birthday to Dr. Coronavirus. Reportedly, there was Corresponding Secretary agreement over $1 trillion that would be Connie McNabb Wilkerson. At the conclusion of hearing from used for schools and small businesses all of the scholarship winners, we heard Committee Chairs but no legislation was passed. from all of the 6 candidates for the runoff Americanism President Trump therefore bypassed Nancy Oughton election. It was great to see all of our Diana Walker Congress by using some Executive Awards members and guests after a lengthy shelter Actions to cut payroll taxes and to Michelle Martin at home due to Covid-19. By Laws extend unemployment benefits. Sheri Hummer Speaker Pelosi has called the House Francine Hope back into session to pass legislation Campaign Activities Treasurer’s Report Lori Wilson by Harriet Kerr regarding the United States Post Caring for America Office. The House was previously not Sandra Powers Balance as of Jun. 30 ,2020 $29,629.17 Birgitta Grohs Cleared Balance $27,714.17 scheduled to meet until September. Chaplain Register BalanceJuly 31, 2020 $27,702.81 Pelosi wants the chamber to vote in a Beverly Albert bill that would require the Postal Communications Melinda Zuber Service to keep up its current delivery Community Engagements Campaign Activities standards until the end of the year. Carli Seiter GHC Delegate by Lori Wilson Some election officials predict that half Judy Parada Social isolation may have reduced our in- of all voters will cast ballots by mail in Hospitality November. These officials indicate Sheri Hummer person opportunities to campaign but online Legislative TX activities are still happening. timely mail is key to voting by mail. Luine Hancock Laura Shoup Did you attend the virtual state convention? Literacy Have you worked from home using email or Janie Ross telephone to register voters? Directories Pam Stewart Michelle Martin These are two examples of volunteer hours Media Relations Please check your entry, if there are Connie McNabb that can be reported to your Campaign Marie Underdown any corrections or updates needed, Activities committee. Hours should be Membership Directory let us know. We plan to send out Michelle Martin reported on at least a quarterly basis (at the the addendum in October. So Betty Vernon end of March, June, September and Merchandise there's time to renew or join to be Kathy Jackson December). However, please feel free to Newsletter report more frequently via the LCARW a d d e d " Michelle Martin Barbara Hilton website or directly to me, the committee [email protected]. Parliamentarian Deadline is October 1st. Sheri Hummer chairperson. Photography Please Note: although NFRW now allows Connie McNabb Michelle Martin members to submit hours directly to that Scholarship website, the TFRW has requested all clubs 9/11 First Responders Day Debbie Bevers in Texas to continue reporting as stated Senior Americans Sign up to delivery treats to our Molly Adame above. So, LCARW members, including SREC male associate members, please do not many First Responders. Judy Parada Invite friends and neighbors to Social Media report your hours directly to NFRW. Please Michelle Martin contact me if you have any questions. help Special Events sign up link on page 5 Megan Metcalf [email protected] Website Janis Boulware Nominating Committee: 2021 Slate of Officers Janis Boulware: Chairman, Luine Hancock, Doris Hickman, Barbara Hilton, Sheri Hummer President: Julie Faubel Third VP (Membership): Michelle Martin Julie is a Republican activist who Michelle grew up in College Station and dedicates her time and energy working move to Montgomery with her husband on Republican issues and electing of 26 years, Brian. She has been a Republican candidates at the local, dental hygienist for 30 years and state and national levels. As a volunteer with several groups. She st joined LCARW in 2010. She member of LCARW she served as 1 immediately became active with the Lake nd Vice President/Programs. She is serving her 2 term Conroe Area Republican Women, where she has as Precinct 63 chair for the county Republican Party. served as president, scholarship chair, awards chair, Julie is a past officer of the Texas Federation of photographer, and have been the Facebook Admin for 7 Republican Women, where she served as vice years. Michelle was appointed to the TFRW Board in president Legislation, 1st vice president, and PR 2016 as the Awards Chair, served on the Digital Chair/Texas Star Editor. On the national level, Julie Technology and Communications committee for two was an at-large alternate delegate to the 2016 terms, and currently serves on the NFRW PR Republican National Convention, and chairs the Committee. public relations committee of the National Federation Recording Secretary: Rhonda Kadlubar of Republican Women. She is a graduate of Rhonda is originally from Louisiana and Southern Methodist University in Dallas with a has been living in Texas for 25 years with degree in journalism specializing in Advertising and the exception of living one fun-filled year Public Relations. She and her husband Wil have 3 in Costa Rica. Her husband John, and sons. her now 15 year old son Ryan, moved to Montgomery 3 years ago from the Cypress area. They love the small town feel and enjoy First VP (Programs): Brandie Lopez living within walking distance of the restaurants and Brandie Lopez is a 21 year employee of shops in downtown Montgomery . Rhonda’s career Montgomery County, working as the background was in healthcare where she worked as an Cheif Clerk for Justice of Peace, Pct 1 Account Manager for a national medical transcription office here in Montgomery. She has company before serving as President of a medical been a member of LCARW for 15 years release of health information company. and served as both board member and She have been a member of LCARW officially for 2 1/2 committee chair for the last 7 years. She volunteers for years and is looking forward to becoming even more active in the organization and serving the community. many local (Republican) elected officials campaign fundraisers throughout the year and also worked the Corresponding Secretary: Patti Dugan Trump rally in Houston in 2019. She enjoys road trips Patti Dugan is a US Air Force Veteran and and hiking! She is a graduate of Sam Houston State lives in Conroe, Texas. She has two University and has one daughter, Noelia, who currently children and 5 grandchildren. Her son is attends Texas A&M University. currently in the Army and will be graduating from Physician Assistant Second VP (Ways & Means): Melanie Bartulla School in October. Her daughter is employed at Montgomery High School. Melanie Bartulla is a small business Patti is the current First Vice President of owner who was previously a Project the Montgomery Lions Club and President of Lions Control Manager with over 18 years District 2S2 Presidents & Secretaries Council. She managing, designing and consulting loves serving my community. Patti is an active church through construction of bridges and member at Lone Star Cowboy Church and owns her roadways with consultant firms that work own jewelry business as well as being an Independent with Texas Department of Transportation. Tupperware Consultant since 1983. She looks forward With a passion for helping and volunteering she’s to serving with LCARW this year. Thank you for giving worked with several organizations on fundraising me this opportunity. events as well as charity events. At her previous Treasurer: Harriet Kerr employer she was the chair for organizing and 6th term Treasurer managing their annual charity event and holiday 4th term PAC Treasurer parties.