April 2017

Guest Speaker

Meet RWOP's April Guest Speaker... Sanford Cohen

Republican Women of Prescott's April luncheon speaker, Sanford Cohen, is a familiar face and voice here in the quad cities. For 32 years, Sanford, and his wife Terry, have owned and operated the Arizona Hometown Radio Group of stations including KQNA 1130 AM; the home of Dennis Prager,

Mark Levin, Larry Elder and Hugh Hewitt among others. Sanford, an economist and a frequent visitor to Israel, will share with us his perspective and knowledge of the formation of the Jewish state and what we all should know about this vital American ally.

Meeting Information Tuesday, Aril 18, 2017

Doors open at 10:30 am, Lunch and Program 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Prescott Resort & Conference Center

1500 E. Highway 69, Prescott, AZ MENU TBA OR

RWOP salad with or without chicken Dessert - Tiramisu trifle

$20 per person Please RSVP no later than Thursday, March16 at Noon

Elsie Tyree (928) 778-0235 / tyree200@msn.com A reservation made is a reservation paid ... thank you!

President’s Message

Hello Members, I thought it might be interesting to share with you my background and leadership style as your RWOP president. In my career, as a Corporate Training and Development Manager, I established training curriculum, designed classes, instructed classes and instructors, created and managed training schedules and budgets for Motorola, Intel and Micron to name a few. My degree is in Business with a minor in Adult Education and Instructional Design. That tells you enough about me... My style of leadership is and has always been participative. What is Participative Leadership? It is a style that invites input from the Board of Directors (BOD) as well as others regarding club events, policies and key decisions. The BOD is given pertinent information regarding issues, we debate

and discuss. Then a majority vote determines the course of action we take. I have impressed upon board members that their votes need to be based on what is best for our organization as that is their responsibility. Why do I believe Participative Leadership is the best way to lead? With input from all and when many ideas are heard we make better decisions. It develops buy-in and teamwork which helps in the implementation of projects and better solutions. Lastly, I believe in giving credit where credit is due. When someone completes a project, offers to help others, goes above and beyond they should be given praise for their efforts and credit for their work. When I see this attribute in our board members, I believe it is a sign of a mature and confident leader. A good leader takes a little more than her share of the blame and a little less than her share of the credit. I hope this has been helpful in understanding your 2017 President's style. No one style is ever used exclusively but there is a tendency towards one versus another. Now that you know my style you also know I welcome your comments and ideas. There will be an Idea Box at each luncheon starting in April...feel free to share what is on your mind! Regards, Linda Nichols

The Future is Bright - Wear Your Shades!

LADIES, BRING YOUR SUNGLASSES TO THE APRIL MEETING FOR A GROUP PHOTO! NFRW Started a new themed article in their newsletter you may have seen it!

"The Future's So Bright We've Got To Wear Shades" Many clubs are sending group

photos of members all wearing their "Sunnies". Since RWOP is the largest club in the country, we should be able to have a group photo like no other! So, Bring your sunglasses with you to the meeting April 18th and get in on the fun.

Member Coffee-Talk New Member Coffee-Talk . . ."All" RWOP Members Welcome

Where: Frozen Frannies 104 West Gurley St. (next to Lone Spur across from Courthouse Square)

Date/Time: April 25th 10:00 am Questions: Contact Donna Tanzi at donnatanzi@gmail.com

Caring for America

Our April, CARING FOR AMERICA spotlight is Prescott's Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 541. Known as the "Bucky O'Neill Post" in honor of

Prescott's famous lawman, mayor and war hero, this is Arizona's oldest VFW post.

This non-profit organization serves local veterans, providing assistance with medical needs, family concerns and homelessness. They offer support to NA Veterans Hospital patients, many of whom have no family to turn to except their fellow veterans. VFW Post 541 also

works to honor military service and promote patriotism, while looking to create more community awareness of veterans' issues.

The Post is aging and requires modernizing - so monetary donations are much appreciated. Checks can be made out to: "VFW Post 541". You may also consider helping another way: On May 6, 2017 VFW Post 541 will be holding their 6th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser at Antelope Hills, and raffle prizes are needed: Golf balls $ Golf gloves $ Golf towels $ Gift cards to Antelope Hills You can also join in the fun by signing up with your friends to play in the tournament! Or, sponsor a hole for $125. (All donations go to The Post Building Fund and the VA Alzheimer ward and are fully tax-deductible.) Come to the CFA table for more information about VFW Post 541, the Golf Tournament Fundraiser, and how you can help support local veterans. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Anne Roper Regina Pecoraro, Chaplain, VFW Post 541 RWOP/CARING FOR AMERICA 650-291-5699

RWOP/Las Fuentes Monthly Forum Friday, April 28, 2017 – 3 pm to 4 pm

Meet RWOP’s 2017 Scholarship recipients Interviewed by Debra McVey and Councilman Steve Blaire

Las Fuentes Resort: 1035 Scott Drive, Prescott, AZ in the Social room Free Parking! Public Welcome!

Scholarships

The Republican Women of Prescott Scholarship Committee is pleased to make two announcements. First, we received 38 applications from very accomplished students and interviewed 15. The 10 finalists of the 2017 RWOP Scholarships are listed below. The selection was difficult, given the outstanding field of young scholars we evaluated. We are excited to have you meet them at our May15 luncheon meeting. Second, these students will be featured in a Las Fuentes Forum on April 28, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, hosted by the Scholarship Committee and Councilman Steve Blair. This is an opportunity to hear their varied backgrounds and career goals, and ask questions of these remarkable future leaders. We hope you will be able to attend and get to know our exceptional finalists.

Merchandise Boutique

Visit RWOP's Merchandise Boutique "Awesome April Apparel"

20% off, all clothing related items. Also, sign-up sheets will be available at the membership table to volunteer for the Home Show May 19-21st.

RWOP has a merchandise and voter registration table at the Home Show!

RWOP Thursday Night on the Town The next Thursday Night on the Town will be May 11th.

More information to follow Questions: Call Billie Orr at 928-227-7477

Communications - Pat Lorenzen

RWOP is awarded the Constant Contact "All Star Award"

RWOP has received the Constant Contact "All Star Award", placing us in the top 10% of all Constant Contact users. We have a very high "open" rate, low number of bounced emails, follow up on subscriber issues and utilize our emails to the maximum benefit of our members! We provide active links to emails and websites as well as Social Media to further benefit our members. Thank you all for opening and reading your RWOP emails and for letting me know if you have a problem receiving or opening your messages. RWOP'S MEMBERS ARE THE REAL "ALL STARS!"

Membership

SPRING IS IN THE AIR The 2017 RWOP Directory is here with its new fresh look, HOP on over to the Membership Depot and pick up your copy. Need a name badge? The Membership team has you covered, order yours at the Depot table and pick it up at the next luncheon. Your Membership Team

Welcome New Members RWOP Members: Kymberli Lopez Associate Members:

Sharon Broggie Lenora Nelson Ben Lizak

Jan Elizabeth Jordano Debra K. Pauley George Renfroe

Holly Lizak Kay Wiskirchen

Legislature – Sherrie Hanna

United States Congressman, Dr. Paul Gosar - Chairman of the Western Caucus In November 2016, Representative Paul Gosar (AZ-R) was elected Chairman of the Western Caucus. "I am honored to have earned the confidence of my colleagues to lead the Western Caucus. Having lived in the west all my life I am very familiar with the pertinent issues. Westerners desperately need allies in Congress that fight on their behalf. The Western Caucus deserves bold leadership that empowers its members to take real action and enact practical solutions. The future is bright for western communities..." According to its website, the mission of the Western Caucus is to "enhance, sustain and preserve the west's dynamic and unique culture, and to find innovative solutions that address the distinctive concerns facing western and rural communities. We believe economic growth and conservation are not mutually exclusive goals and can be accomplished by promoting balanced, common sense reforms." To accomplish this mission the Western Caucus is committed to advancing the following key principles: protecting private property, strengthening local control, promoting economic growth and increasing energy independence along with supporting other issues important to rural communities.

Since being elected to Congress in 2010, the Congressman has focused his legislative work on natural resources issues and government accountability. Both areas stem from his work on the House Committee on natural resources and the House Committee on government reforms. He currently serves as Chairman of the Natural Resources Energy and Minerals Subcommittee and Vice-Chairman of the Oversight and Government Reform Interior Subcommittee. Arizona has a great U.S. Congressman in Dr. Paul Gosar who fights for accountability for our western values.

Americanism - Pam Jones

American Ingenuity in Action

On April 3, 1860, three entrepreneurs unveiled the solution to a problem that was hobbling America's expansion. The Pony Express set out to accomplish what most thought was impossible - providing fast, reliable mail service between St. Joseph, Missouri and California. Rather than taking weeks, news and letters would be delivered 2,000 miles in only 10-days time. Since speed was everything, the 'Express' riders were young, strong, and small. By choosing only riders who weighed less than 125 pounds, the amount of mail carried by each steed was maximized. A single horseman would ride between the way stations at 'breakneck' speed, switching mounts every 10 to 15 miles and handing his mail to a new courier after 75-100 miles. The record was set when Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address was delivered from Missouri to California in just 7 days, 17 hours. Despite being a sacred part of western history, the Pony Express only operated for 18-months, being replaced by the completion of the transcontinental telegraph system. When the trail dust settled, the Pony Express had successfully delivered some 35,000 pieces of mail and traveled more than 500,000 miles across the American West. Combining the tools available at the time, with the grit and can do attitude of its riders, the Pony Express filled an important need in our nation's history until the telegraph could link our great nation. Making the impossible possible - that is why America is Exceptional!

Voter Information

The City of Prescott will have an election in November. Elections include 4 City Council seats as well as mayor. There will be petitions for signatures at our luncheon meeting in the RWOP Mall. If you are a registered voter and a resident of the City of Prescott please support your republican candidates by signing their petitions. The petitions table is located across from the merchandise table in the hall at the luncheon. In order to be listed on the primary ballot the candidates must collect at least 718 signatures from registered Prescott voters.

Photos from Last Month's Luncheon Meeting

Guest Speaker Quang Nguyen

Violet Cumming March Volunteer of the Month

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Republican Women of Prescott * PO Box 10932 * Prescott, AZ 86304-0932

President

Linda Nichols

1st VP-Programs

Julie Pettit

2nd VP-Ways & Means

Elsie Tyree

3rd VP-Membership

Carie Hulghes

4th VP-Communications

Pat Lorenzen

5th VP-Education

Marla Bassler

Treasurer

Nancy Barrett

Secretary

Darlene Packard

Republican Women of Prescott * PO Box 10932 * Prescott, AZ 86304-0932