December 2016

Guest Speaker

Secretary of State, Michele Reagan will install RWOP’s 2017 Officers

Meeting Information Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Holiday Bazaar & Bake Shoppe 9:30-11:30 am & 1:00-2:00 pm Lunch and Program 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Prescott Resort & Conference Center 1500 E. Highway 69, Prescott, AZ

MENU Beef pot roast, whipped potatoes, seasonal vegetables

Or - Veggie option - RWOP Signature salad Dessert: Chocolate mousse

$20 per person Please RSVP no later than Thursday, Dec. 8, at 5:00 pm

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

President’s Message

Greetings,

Through all the trials and tribulations of an election year, the sweetness of Victory is beyond the pale. Nowhere was that more evident than being at the Prescott Resort on November 8th, where President Elect-Trump just kept bringing in the blue states and turning them 'RED.' The Victory Party was joyous, but the anxiety of leaving the party without knowing who would be our next President, kept most of us awake through the early morning hours. Now more than ever we watch HOPE cast its spell across America. Acknowledging great ambition, the 2016 Board Members took on the challenge of improving RWOP's infra-structure. Our growth over the past three years has been outstanding as RWOP became the nation's largest federated Republican women's club. Being the largest was a great accomplishment and now being the 'BEST' was the direction of the Board. Through the Board's tenacious actions, you have experienced Enhanced Communications, New Member Coffees, Outreach to the Hispanic Communities, Evening Events, and a myriad of internal operating changes. This was accomplished while presenting outstanding monthly programs, supporting local campaigns and completing the year with the successful 'Big Event' featuring Judge Jeanine and our 3rd annual, 'Tribute to our Veterans.' Our celebrated Hassayampa Tea in addition to our major monetary/gift contributions to the Prescott Community exceeded all others, while RWOP membership numbers remained constant with the previous year. Have we been busy-yes, overwhelmed-yes, but determined to be the best we possibly can be with a Board and a pro-active Membership that never said, "No." I am blessed to have worked with such great ladies that volunteered so much time and energy. Our finale-2016 luncheon is infused with excitement. Secretary of State, Michele Reagan will join us and perform the installation of RWOP's 2017 elected Executive Committee. Our popular, Christmas Bazaar with shopping and freshly baked goods is filled with camaraderie, merriment and old fashion Christmas fun! Come say "hello" and greet many of RWOP's past Presidents. Nowhere else on God's green earth will you feel the vibrant energy of our wonderful Republican Community. I am biased, of course. As we finish this phenomenal year, may President-elect Trump rain on America that sense of accomplishment, that pride and well-being we remember so many years ago. I wish you and your family a wonderful and blessed Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year. Fondly, Donna Tanzi President

Red Envelopes for Veterans

We want to thank everyone for your extreme generosity in making our Veteran's Luncheon such a huge success. The gratefulness for the sacrifices that our service men and women have made and still make, will always be etched in our hearts. God bless them all for keeping our homeland safe.

Gert LaFaso Veteran Chair.

RWOP/Las Fuentes Monthly Forum

We will not hold forums in December or January. Forums will resume in February 2017.

Member Coffee No meeting in December, Coffee’s will resume January 2017

Outreach - Lori Martinez Join our Outreach chair, Lori Martinez for an informal get together to share RWOP and our Republican message in the community. Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of the month. Here's the information for December and January: Thursday December 8th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and Thursday January 12th La Quinta Inn & Suites Prescott Conference Center, 4499 E. State Route 69, Prescott, Arizona 86301

Caring for America We will not have a Caring for America program for December.

Here’s a heads up for our January meeting:

RWOP Merchandise Boutique

Volunteers Needed! The RWOP Merchandise team needs 4 or 5 volunteers to help staff the

merchandise table at the December 13th meeting. Please contact Micki Warburton at: 928-460-5015 or mickiwarburton@hotmail.com

Special at our December 13th luncheon! 20% off ALL merchandise

including new items and sale merchandise.

Membership

Thank you all for a challenging but wonderful year! We know it is our members that make our club great and we wish all

the best to you and yours in the New Year! Thank you, God, for watching over us!

Come join our Safari Membership Drive by renewing and recruiting new members for 2017. The cut off for inclusion in our 2017 Directory will be our February luncheon – this is also the cut off for our contest.

Come on Ladies, hear us Roar!

Welcome New Members

RWOP Members: Dana Michelle Listerman Kaye Williams

Mary L. Fusinski Julie O'Day Associate members:

Susan Henry Betty R. Ryan Michael Machowski

Katherine Holder Mary S. Weber Jack T. Parker

December Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale

Legislature – Linda Gray

District 1 Legislators Receive Key Committee Assignments Senate President-elect Steve Yarborough reduced committees from 16 to 10, so our hard-working Senate-elect Karen Fann as a freshman will not receive a chairmanship, but neither did any other freshman. (Their loss in my opinion.) However, Senate-elect Fann will be Vice Chair on two committees. Her committee assignments include: Finance (Banking and Insurance included), Vice Chair; Transportation & Technology, Vice Chair; and Natural Resources, Energy & Water. This means our Senator will have a direct voice on 33 percent of the bills going through committee hearings. Speaker-elect JD Mesnard has announced House committee assignments. Congratulations to Rep. Campbell and Representative-elect David Stringer on their committee assignments. Representative Noel Campbell will serve on: Committee on Military, Veterans & Regulatory Affairs; Federalism, Property Rights & Public Policy; Transportation & Infrastructure. Representative-elect David Stringer will serve on: Education; Federalism; and Judiciary & Public Safety.

2017 Scholarships THE REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF PRESCOTT ARE AWARDING

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2017 GRADUATING SENIORS.

RWOP is proud to offer Scholarships to graduating seniors attending schools within the Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt, Mayer and Bagdad areas.

The Scholarship amounts range from $2,000 to $250. ………………………………………………………………….

Requirements Are:

An applicant (if 18 or older) or Parent/Guardian must be a registered Republican.

A completed application postmarked by February 22, 2017

One letter of recommendation from a Teacher, Counselor or Principal. (May not be a family member)

An official high school transcript and college transcript, if applicable.

A minimum 500-word essay, typed and double-spaced, on the topic stated in the Scholarship Application Packet. Students can obtain an application or additional information by contacting

their school counselor or going to http://www.rwop.info

Photos from Last Month's Luncheon Meeting

Toys for Tots Drive

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy

PHS Jr. ROTC Color Guard

Star Spangled Banner

Our Sponsors

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

President

Donna Tanzi

1st VP-Programs

Linda Nichols

2nd VP-Ways & Means

Jeff Hubley

3rd VP-Membership

Sandi Brown

4th VP-Communications

Pat Lorenzen

5th VP-Education

Carie Hughes

Treasurer

Nancy Barrett

Secretary

Elsie Tyree

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