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Malibu/Bel-Air Republican Women Federated www.MalibuBelAirRWF.org

Vol. 30, Issue 05 May 2013

THE ELEPHANT

Evan sayet Author lecturer satirist

Date: Wednesday, May 8th Time: 10:30 am, Brunch Cost: $20 per person at the door,

carpooling encouraged WHERE: Private home in Bel-Air,

address provided upon RSVP (please wear comfortable shoes for a short walk uphill)

RSVP: Phone or email by May 3rd EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 310-456-3190

Remember to find and friend

MBA/RWF on Facebook!

“Dedicated to promoting freedom, equality and justice—the principles on which

this country was founded”

“How could you live in the least bigoted nation in human history and, as Joe Biden said, see ‘racism lurking in every dark shadow?’” That’s just one of the terrific questions posed by Evan Sayet in what has become the single most seen lecture in the Heritage Foundation's history, a speech Andrew Breitbart called

it "One of the five most important conservative speeches ever given." Evan Sayet's 2007 speech at the Heritage Foundation is legendary.

In this talk, Mr. Sayet lays the foundation for the "Unified Field Theory of Liberalism." His groundbreaking lecture also serves as the basis for his bestselling book, The KinderGarden of Eden: How The Modern Liberal Thinks, the book Bill Whittle calls "Perhaps the most important book I've read in the past ten years." We all know people who are "smart in every way" and yet are, well, liberals. Right? We each have friends, relatives, co-workers who we can engage in conversation with in every arena but when it comes to politics, no discourse is possible. Most of us wail in dismay and confusion: HOW CAN THIS BE? Well, JOIN US at our next meeting, Wednesday May 8th (event details to the right), and hear Sayet provide the answer to this most frustrating dilemma. Mixing comedy, history, psychology, sociology and a remarkable measure of sheer insight, Evan Sayet will both educate and entertain you, and will change forever how you look at politics, policies, and your liberal Aunt Judy.

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Evan sayet to demystify the modern liberal mind

Honorable

Mention

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President’s Message Dear members and associates: April was a busy month, celebrating Passover and Easter and having a most stimulating meeting with our outstanding

speaker Michael Walsh. He made practical suggestions for what to do and how to speak to our general public. His background of working in many European countries gave him a much broader perspective of the political landscape. One of the most important points he made was, learn, be informed and speak from strength.

We were fortunate to also have Kevin James as our guest who spoke not about the losses of the past but victories in the future. Having learned a lot from our most recent elections, apathy is our enemy and we have to overcome that. We must implore upon our conservative friends to get out to vote. It is our greatest weapon but it works only when it is exercised. Susan Shelley running for Assembly District 45 also spoke a few words and illuminated the power of grassroots campaigning. We need every vote at all elections. 2014 elections are around the corner and they are most important for our future. For those who live in the Los Angeles voting district the elections May 21st are essential for the well being of our city, and electing the right Mayor is imperative.

Groups like ours are most important; we are the seed for the growth of the Republican Party. To that end I would like to remind all of our members that participation is key to our future. We would love to have you join us in a leadership role. If you are able and would like to join us, please email me with your intentions and we will be thrilled to include you on our slate. The Nominating Committee includes two members from our Board, selected at the May board meeting and the additional members from the general members will be selected at our May meeting.

We need a strong leadership and above all it is truly rewarding working with such dedicated people. Our system works best when everybody participates.

Please make it a priority to not only inform friends and neighbors but even more importantly, better prepare our children and grandchildren, they are our future leaders. -Susanne M Reyto, co-president

White house: You have more than is needed to fund retirement

Journalist Tim Brown of the Freedom Outpost published an articles a MBA/RWF member found recently detailing President Obama’s plan to cap savings for retirement accounts.

The Obama administration is, at every turn trying to tell you what you can and cannot do with your money and what is acceptable and what is not. According to his new budget, it will cap savings for many prosperous Americans who will fund retirement themselves through retirement savings accounts, but it’s also possible it might affect even the smaller savers in society.

Some savers put their money in these types of accounts to keep Socialists like Obama from taxing them to death in order to leave their children an inheritance. They don’t have the mentality of “I’m spending my kid’s inheritance” on retirement. Find the rest of the article at http://freedomoutpost.com/2013/04/white-house-you-have-more-than-is-needed-to-fund-retirement/

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Conservative Youth inspired for the future at Reagan Ranch Laura borda, Mba/RWF treasurer

Taking President Ronald Reagan’s words to heart, we recently signed up our teenage sons for a Young America’s Foundation conference in Santa Barbara. Little did I know what a transformative experience it would be for the whole family.

The Herndon, Va.-based Young America’s Foundation works to pass on conservative principles to today’s high school and college students through seminars, leadership conferences, lecture programs and campus activism resources. It runs an internship program in Washington, D.C. through the National Journalism Center. Its broader mission is to “ensure that increasing numbers of young Americans understand and are inspired by the ideas of limited government, free enterprise, a strong national defense and traditional values.”

In 1998 the foundation acquired Rancho del Cielo—Reagan’s western White House—and in 2001 opened the Reagan Ranch Center in downtown Santa Barbara. The Reagan Ranch High School Conference runs a “schoolhouse for Reaganism” to hone students’ knowledge of conservative principles and to learn debate arguments and tactics. The idea is to equip young conservatives with what they need to challenge the prevailing liberal orthodoxy on their school campuses.

The weekend’s events began with a surprise. Each of the 60 or so students attending had to introduce themselves at a banquet for parents and other dignitaries, and say why they are conservative. What they said on the spot was tremendously varied, articulate and inspiring. It set a wonderful and uplifting tone for the conference. The rest of the conference included speeches by former Colorado Rep. Tom Tancredo, documentary filmmaker Ann McElhinney (and a screening of her movie FrackNation) and Cherylyn Harley LeBon, national co-chair of the Black Leadership Network.

Classroom topics included:

• What is the conservative movement? • Is freedom in our future? A time for choosing • Ronald Reagan: His life and character • America: Remember who you are • Is America still the land of opportunity? • The myth of the robber barons • Race in America today • New Deal or raw deal? Evaluating big government • How the Reagan model of activism can change your school

Students also heard from representatives from conservative college campuses, saw a couple of movies, and browsed the center’s exhibits and bookstore.

The highlight of the conference was a tour of the Reagan ranch. Normally visits to the ranch are reserved for $1,000+ donors to the foundation. But a visit to the ranch is included as part of the conference to inspire the next generation of conservative leaders. Because of the foundation’s fundraising, the cost to parents for the conference was cost was $100, including hotel and meals. The real cost was $1,400.

More information on the foundation, its on-line resources and conference schedule can be found at www.yaf.org.

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Michael walsh encourages republicans to fight like democrats

In March Michael Walsh encouraged a group of 30 MBA/RWF members and 10 guests including men to fight like Democrats using his Rules for Radical Conservatives: Beating the Left at Its Own Game to Take Back America a book published under his pseudonym David Kahane. Walsh challenged the audience to step down their fight, “Unless they fear you, you will lose.” Susanne and Robert Reyto graciously opened their Westwood home to host the event. Third place runoff finisher Kevin James also shared some surprising facts on the LA Mayoral race. According to the Washington Times, If 29% of registered republicans in LA had voted then

Kevin James would have come out first. Instead, only 16% of republicans voted compared to 17% for democrats. Kevin James won independents by 8 points to come out 3rd. Kevin endorsed Eric Garcetti. Interesting, all losing

candidates have endorsed Eric Garcetti. Perhaps the most encouraging words came from the new

MBARWF Publicity Chair Renata Ciuzausk-Markley who publicized the evening in the Malibu Patch: “I am more and more convinced, that we, the women, need to sit down, put all our God's given gifts and talents together, set some realistic goals, come up with strategies and act, OR we'll for ever remain the women who knew what was happening, and just talked about it and listened to the others do so....”

Figure 1 MBA/RWF President Susanne Reyto stands with former LA Mayoral Candidate Kevin James (above) and member Sherrie Crumpler has her copy of Rules for Radical Conservatives signed by Michael Walsh (right)

Author Michael Walsh speaks to a group of 40 republican women and men packed into the Westwood home of MBA/RWF Co-President Susanne Reyto. Photo credit: Renata Ciuzausk-Markley

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If you have not renewed yet, this will be your last issue of The Elephant.

Membership News Dear Members and Associate Members, We sent the Malibu/Bel-Air Republican Women Federated (MBA/RWF) membership renewal notice to everyone last month. If you have not renewed your 2013 membership yet, please complete and return the Membership Form inserted in this Newsletter. We thank you very much for your membership and we hope you will continue to be a member for many years to come. If you are currently a member of another club, please consider joining as an associate member to continue receiving The Elephant. More than ever, we need your continued help and support. We encourage you to invite friends, family and neighbors to join us. Malibu-Bel Air Republican Women Federated is a political and social club right here in the neighborhood. Most of us living here on the West Side and Malibu have found it to be pretty lonely territory for Republicans. However, there are more of us than you might think. We are still very much out numbered, but working together we could change our city, Southern California and beyond. We provide an avenue of political involvement for women who share the Republican philosophy. We possess a unique mixture of older and younger members who together, provide a winning combination of experience and innovation. Our vast membership numbers, national network and strong finances allow us to exercise independence over our programs and projects. If you would like to change your community, State, and support the Republican Party, please join us. We hold events at different locations on the West Side and Malibu each month. We would love to have you. Thank you. Yours in preserving liberty, Nathalie Kopl in Membership Vice-President Tel: (323) 841-6001 [email protected]

The 2013 MBA-RWF Membership Booklet is coming out soon. Please let me know if you wish to update or change how you are listed in the directory.

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Members – 2013 Anene, Francine - New Bielinski, Judy - Renewal Bishop, Nancy – Renewal Cacciatore, Betty - Renewal Carpenter, Alice – Renewal Carpenter, Rebecca - Renewal Carson, June - Renewal Ferris, Tania – Renewal (Silver Sponsor) Hall, Wendy – Renewal Hamilton, Lori – Renewal Magnuson, Marrianne - New McLaughlin, Janet – Renewal Molloy, Maureen - Renewal Muller-Chernoff, Sara – Renewal (Silver Sponsor) Philbrick, Natalie (Tally) – Renewal Sandford, Cynthia – Renewal Sangster, Claudia – Renewal (Golden Sponsor) Scheid, Shirley – Renewal (Silver Sponsor) Scholefield, Alice – Renewal (Silver Sponsor) Strom, Holly – Renewal (DIAMOND Sponsor)

Would you like a nametag?

To order, please see the membership application on page 5. Complementary ones are available upon request to Platinum and Diamond sponsors.

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Sugarman, Frankie – Renewal Young, Noemia – Renewal Zeiser, Coleen – Renewal Zorn, Sandi - Renewal

Associate Members - 2013 Hower, Floyd (Bud) – Renewal Kinsling, Sue - New Laborde, Pat - New McIntosh, Christine – Renewal Marantz, Dolores - Renewal Moran, William – Renewal Nuwer, Beverly – Renewal

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2013 Membership Application Malibu/Bel-Air Republican Women Federated

P.O. Box 164, Malibu, CA 90265

Membership in the MBA-RWF is open to women (and men) who are registered Republicans and embrace the Republican philosophy of the party of Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan. The organization sponsors monthly meetings featuring distinguished speakers. It also offers patriotic activities that raise awareness about initiatives important to the Republican Party and empower men and women in the political process. MBA-RWF educates members on issues and legislation, and promotes grassroots advocacy with the goal of electing Republicans to office.

Membership requirements: � Women registered as Republican who support the objectives and policies of the Federation. � Women from other Republican Federated clubs may apply for Associate Membership. � Men registered as Republicans, including spouses of members, may apply for Associate Membership. � Republican students currently enrolled at educational institutions may apply for Student Membership.

Membership opportunities: _____ $500 Diamond Elephant Sponsorship (includes annual membership dues and special directory listing)

_____ $250 Platinum Elephant Sponsorship (includes annual membership dues and special directory listing)

_____ $100 Golden Elephant Sponsorship (includes annual membership dues and special directory listing)

_____ $50 Silver Elephant Sponsorship (includes annual membership dues and special directory listing)

_____ $35 Annual Membership Dues _____ $25 Associate Membership Dues (for men and members of other RWF clubs who are registered Republicans)

_____ $20 Student Membership Dues (for Republican students currently enrolled at educational institutions)

_____ $20 Name Badge (optional) ______________________ (Please print name as it should appear) _____ Total Paid _____ I am a registered Republican (required)

Check one category: _____ New _____ Renewal

Directory listing (please print legibly): Name _______________________________________________________________ Full Mailing Address ____________________________________________________ Home Phone _______________________ Work Phone ________________________ Cellular Phone ______________________ Fax _______________________________ E-mail Address Do you want your name and contact information included in the 2012 membership directory? (The directory will not be shared with non-members and cannot be used for commercial purposes.) _________ Yes ________ No

Volunteer opportunities: I would be interested in serving on the following committees: ___ Awards ___ Fundraising ___ Newsletter ___ Telephone ___ Budget ___ Hospitality ___ Photography ___ Voter Registration ___ Campaigns ___ Legislation ___ Programs ___ Youth Scholarship ___ Chaplain ___ Membership ___ Publicity ___ Military Support

For more information, contact Nathalie Koplin at (323) 841-6001 or [email protected]. Submit this form with your check (made payable to MBA-RWF) to: Malibu/Bel-Air Republican Women Federated, P.O. Box 164, Malibu, CA 90265

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The story of the pledge of allegiance Ruth loeb and cindy Linke Americanism co-chairs Our MBA/RWF meetings all begin beautifully - with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the best flag in the world. Our Board thought you might like to know the history behind the Pledge. Here is the fascinating story. NO PLEDGE FOR FIRST CENTURY For the first 116 years of our country, there was no Pledge. It was written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy, a Baptist minister in Boston. Bellamy, an official of the National Education Association, created the Pledge as part of a flag-raising ceremony to mark the 400th anniversary of Columbus' discovery of America. The original words were:

"I pledge allegiance to my flag, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

"MY FLAG" CHANGED TO "FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" It was first published September 8, 1892 in "Youth's Companion," a popular family magazine. It was reprinted on leaflets and distributed nationwide. On Columbus Day, October 12, 1892, 12 million school children recited the Pledge for the very first time. From that day on, the Pledge of Allegiance was used by school children to salute the flag. In 1924 the words "my flag" were changed to "the flag of the United States of America" at the insistance of the American Legion and the Daughters of the American Revolution. School children first started out with their hand over their heart, then stretched their arm out and pointed on the words "to the flag." When we entered WWII, this practice was dropped because it looked too much like the "heil" Germans were giving to Hitler. In 1942, Congress officially endorsed the Pledge of Allegiance and the hand over the heart gesture. In 1954, Congress officially added the words "under God." It was during the Eisenhower Administration and Ike signed it into law. There have been challenges to the Pledge by the usual liberal groups, and especially to the two words "under God." But patriots, like those in our great Republican Club, feel it is an affirmation of and gratitude for our values, our freedoms, and the American way of life. So, we love saying the Pledge of Allegiance and especially relish repeating the words "under God." The children in the kindergarten of Juan Cabrillo School in say the following before they recite the Pledge: "The thoughts of my mind, the work of my hands, the love of my heart, I give to my flag." Our Club is donating patriotic books about the Pledge of Allegiance, the flag, and the country, to our local schools.

CALENDAR

42nd Malibu Arts Festival July 27-28, 2013

No Meeting August 2013

9/11 Memorial Flag Set Up

Pepperdine University September, 2013

Bill Whittle

Political Commentator October, 2013

TBA

November 2013

Christmas Luncheon December 2013

Your Ideas are Welcome

Please let us know your suggestions for programs, speakers, and venues.

Co-Program Vice Presidents

Fran Pierce Jackson [email protected]

Victoria Lee Davis [email protected]

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www.MalibuBelAirRWF.org P.O. Box 164, Malibu, CA 90265

Contact your elected officials

“The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.” -Prime minister Margaret thatcher

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U.S. President Barack Obama (D) 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20500 202-456-1111 [email protected] www.whitehouse.gov

U.S. Senate Dianne Feinstein (D) 331 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 202-224-3841 [email protected] www.feinstein.senate.gov Barbara Boxer (D) 112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 202-224-3553 [email protected] www.boxer.senate.gov

Governor Jerry Brown (D) State Capitol, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-445-2841 [email protected] www.gov.ca.gov

U.S. House 24th Lois Capps (D) 2231 Rayburn Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-3601 (805) 730-1710 district office http://capps.house.gov/

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26th Julia Brownley (D) 1019 LHOB Washington, DC 20515 202-225-5811 (unavailable) district office (under construction) (under construction) 30h Brad Sherman (D) 2242 Rayburn Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-5911 818-501-9200 district office [email protected] www.bradsherman.house.gov

33rd Henry Waxman (D) 2204 Rayburn Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-3976 310-652-3095 district office www.henrywaxman.house.gov

State Senate 26th Curren D. Price, Jr. (D) State Capitol, Room 2057 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-651-4026 (213)745-6656 district office sd26.senate.ca.gov/

27th Fran Pavley (D) State Capitol, Room 4035 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-651-4027

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310-314-5214 district office sd27.senate.ca.gov/

28th Ted W. Lieu (D) State Capitol, Room 4061 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-651-4028 310-318-6994 district office sd28.senate.ca.gov/

State Assembly

50th Richard Bloom (D) State Capitol P.O. Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-319-2050 (unavailable) asmdc.org/members/a50/ 54th Holly Mitchell (D) P. O. Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 94249 916-319-2054 310-342-1070 district office asmdc.org/members/a54/ 62nd Steven C. Bradford (D) State Capitol PO Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-319-2062 310-412-6400 district office asmdc.org/members/a62/

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45th Bob Blumenfield (D) P.O. Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 94249 916-319-2045 818-904-3840 district office http://asmdc.org/members/a45

Los Angeles Supervisors

3rd Zev Yaroslavsky (D) 26600 Agoura Road, Suite 100 Calabasas, CA 91302 818-880-9416 [email protected] www.zev.lacounty.gov

Los Angeles Mayor

Antonio Villaraigosa (D) 200 N. Spring St., Suite 303 Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-978-0600 818-778-4990 district office [email protected] www.mayor.lacity.org

Malibu Mayor

Lou La Monte 23815 Stuart Ranch Road Malibu, CA 90265 310-456-2489 [email protected]

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