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ARW is an organization of Republican Women of various races, ages and creeds who believe in the Republican philosophy of smaller government, less taxation and more personal freedom. F E B RUA RY, 2 0 1 4 N E W S L E T T E R Colonel (retired) Martha McSally was the first woman in US history to command a Fighter Squadron in combat, earning the Bronze Star and six air medals for her combat leadership and 325 combat hours in the single-seat A-10 “Warthog.” Briarwood Country Club — Wednesday, February 12, 2014 135th Avenue & Meeker Blvd - Sun City West, AZ. Registration – 10:45a.m. ; Lunch served at 11:30am February Menu Choices - $20.00 Selection #1: Grilled Boneless Pork Tenderloin, house salad w/raspberry/ranch dressings, AuGratin Mashed potatoes, fruit cup, green beans almondine Selection #2 - Classic Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken, AuGratin Mashed potatoes , fruit cup Dessert: Chocolate Mousse Beverages: Regular, Decaf Coffee; Orange Juice, Hot Tea, Water Note: Thank you for adhering to Briarwood’s dress Reservation Deadline: noon on Friday before the luncheon. Event is for adults only - no children.
Transcript of F E B RUA RY, 2 0 1 4N E W S L E T T E R · Web viewARW is an organization of Republican Women of...
ARW is an organization of Republican Women of various races, ages and creeds who
believe in the Republican philosophy of smaller
government, less taxation and more personal freedom.
F E B RUA RY, 2 0 1 4 N E W S L E T T E R
Colonel (retired) Martha McSally was the first woman in US history to command a Fighter Squadron in combat, earning
the Bronze Star and six air medals for her combat leadership and 325 combat hours in the single-seat A-10 “Warthog.”
Briarwood Country Club — Wednesday, February 12, 2014 135th Avenue & Meeker Blvd - Sun City West, AZ. Registration – 10:45a.m. ; Lunch served at 11:30am
February Menu Choices - $20.00Selection #1: Grilled Boneless Pork Tenderloin, house salad w/raspberry/ranch dressings,
AuGratin Mashed potatoes, fruit cup, green beans almondine
Selection #2 - Classic Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken, AuGratin Mashed potatoes , fruit cup
Dessert: Chocolate MousseBeverages: Regular, Decaf Coffee; Orange Juice, Hot Tea, Water
Note: Thank you for adhering to Briarwood’s dress
Reservation Deadline: noon on Friday before the luncheon. Event is for adults only - no children.
Please make your check payable to ARW, before arriving: NO CREDIT CARDS . Any member canceling beyond the deadline is expected to pay. Reservations must be received by the Friday prior to meeting. Please make it your
responsibility to respond to ARW email [email protected] or contact Lezlee Alexander at [email protected],phone 602-354-5224 if you wish to attend.
Submitted by Bev Bair, ARW Newsletter Editor [email protected] -- phone: 623.255.5352
A Message From ARW President, Bonnie HochbergIt’s been said that Barack Obama’s election not only "caused the
oceans to recede" but the "dead to rise from the grave." Why? Because voter fraud threatens to destroy America. Voter fraud has exploded in recent years, but unfortunately, the Obama Justice Department, far from taking steps to curb it, is doing just the opposite, actually suing states to block laws that would prevent fraud by requiring a valid photo ID to vote. Even Mexico requires a photo ID plus a thumb print to vote. Why does our Justice Department make voter fraud as easy as possible?
Did you know that there are more than 200 counties across the United States that have more registered voters than actual adult resi-
dents? And in several counties, voter registration rolls are padded by 20-30 percent with dead people, duplicate voters, illegal aliens, and fake voters. How does this happen?
This is not just hearsay. In the 2012 election, Barack Obama received more than 99% of the vote in more than 100 precincts in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. In 21 precincts in the same county, Romney re- ceived zero votes. A statistical impossibility? There were another 22 precincts where Romney received just one vote. In at least three counties in Ohio, the number of registered voters exceeded the number of adult residents. In Philadelphia, 59 voting divisions produced not one vote for Romney but 19,605 votes for Obama.
Our Constitutional right to vote is being thwarted. Our Constitutional right not to have our vote cancelled by a fraudulent voter or a fictitious voter is being violated. We need a picture ID to cash a check, use a credit card, check out a library book, board a plane, and check into a hotel. Why don’t we need a picture ID to vote?
Those who block laws to prevent voter fraud want to solidify their political power. They appar- ently also want to destroy our American Constitutional system in the process. Is that their ultimate goal?
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Colonel McSally is passionate about education and knowledge as a key to mission success. She is a distinguished graduate of the US Air Force Acad- emy and holds two Masters Degrees – one in Public Policy from the JFK School of Government at Harvard University, and one in Strategic Studies from Air War College, where she graduated #1 in her class of 261 senior military leaders. McSally was a Rhodes Schol-arship regional finalist and White House Fel- lowship National Finalist.
In 2012, Martha came within .84% of un- seating incumbent Ron Barber in Arizona’s Congressional District 2 race. She will again challenge Barber in the 2014 election and the media predicts this as the “race to watch.”
Thank-you to all who have renewed their membership before the end of the year. The winners for the Free ARW luncheon are Sally Cotton and Elaine Irving. Congratulations, ladies!!!. We will have an- other drawing for a free lunch in February. Be sure to get your renewals in by the end of January so you will be eligible.
A special “thanks” to our new members. For the month of January, we have 3 new members plus 4 associate members. A warm welcome to Jeanette Schwarzbach, Lynne Plaxton and Mary Ann Flood, members and Hugh Hallman, Judy Boyle, Kathleen Lomba and Julie Lind, associate members. We are so happy to have you on board.
The 2014 directory is in production. Remember, your membership runs through December 2013.Everyone must have their renewal for 2014 to us by March 15 to be included in the directory.
Lastly, we are having a New Member Coffee honoring our new members on Wednesday, February 19th at 10:30AM. This event will be held at the Colonnade, 19116 Colonnade Way, Sun City Grand. Mary Williams, President of the Arizona Federation of Republican Women will be our guest speaker. All members are welcome to attend. This will be a great time to bring any potential new members so they can learn all about our club. A continental breakfast will be served.
PLEASE RSVP TO ARLENE GOLDBLATT, [email protected] or 623-583-7738 by Febru- ary 16th. Thank- you very much.
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– by Nancy Margaritas
3rd Vice-President—Ways & Means
I would like to thank ARW members for the privilege to serve as 3rd Vice President, Ways and Means, for 2014. Jan Martinson did a wonderful job with last year's fundraiser, Agenda 21; Jan has graciously provided me her information from last year's fundraiser to ensure that this year's will be as success- ful.
This year's fundraiser dinner will be held Tuesday, May 20, from 5 pm to 8pm at Briarwood Coun- try Club. The tickets are $40 for singles, $70 for couples, and $15 for students 18 and younger. See menus below. Our featured guest speaker will be Shane Krauser. He is the author of "Your Nation To Save" , a radio talk show host, an NRA firearms instructor, and an experienced trial attorney.
Shane will be speaking about the U.S. Constitution and Amend- ments. He has written extensively on the Constitution and you will ex- perience why many people have called Shane the "best instructor of the Constitution in the country". His presentation will include audience par- ticipation and various visual aids that tie in with his Constitutional theme. Based on one of his previous presentations I attended, this will be very educational and interesting time to be had by all.
In conclusion, did you know that the U.S. Constitution is one of the most influential legal documents in existence? Over one hundred countries around the world have used our Constitution as a model for their own. Our Founding Fathers knew what they were doing and we need to ensure the U.S. Congress maintains constitutional adherence.
Shane Krauser
Dinner: Choice of New York Steak or Pan Seared Salmon House salad, green beans almondine, mashed potatoes
Ice Cream Brownie Sundae, soft drinks, rolls/butter Cash Bar
$40/per person; $70/per coupleStudent Dinner (18 & under): Choice of Chicken fingers or
Cheeseburger/french fries, Ice Cream Brownie Sundae $15/per person
CONTACT: Nancy Margaritas 623-322-0108 (tickets & Info.)
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WHO ARE TODAY’S PATRIOTS? – by Jan Martinson
Member-At-Large
The Patriots of today are the tea party leaders, mostly made of Republican supporters. They not only spend their time but they also spend their money to fight for yours and my freedoms. The freedoms
that were given to us by those Patriots who wrote our Constitution and our Bill of Rights. Those Patriots who fought and died for us in the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World War I, World War II, and all the other wars that we as a country have been involved in.
The battle is not between the Democrats and Republicans, but between we who want to live under a FREE capitalistic form of government, not a controlled form of government, controlled by the Progressives in our country
We are getting a taste of controlled form of government with ObamaCare and government rules and regulations from the EPA and the IRS. Obama is using the EPA to destroy jobs like the jobs lost in the coal industry and those lost in the shut down of electrical gener- ating plants, such as the Navajo Plant in Nevada, the plant at Page, and the plant in Farrington, New Mexico. Not only jobs are lost but
you are going to see your electrical costs go up.
Clint Eastwood summed it up in one-sentence editorial.“A pen in the hand of this president is far more dangerous than a gun in the hands of 200 million
law-abiding citizens”.“We Americans are so tired of being thought of as dumb asses by the rest of the world, that we
went to the polls, this past November and removed all doubt”
By: Jan Buckhowski, Chairman
We would like to thank each and everyone who helped with our last project, "Pets 4 Vets". Our guest speaker, Emily Sabo, who heads the Surprise location, was just so grateful as well as sur- prised to experience your generosity. We will continue to collect the items that were itemized in the January ARW newsletter. They are again listed below. We are requesting you again bring these to the February meeting. Emily will have had training in Long Beach, CA. When she trains a dog for us to see, we will attempt to get her back for a demonstration. Thank you, personally, from our CFA team!
February 14, and 15th some of us will be in attendance at the annual "Standdown Arizona" at the coliseum in Phoenix. Our CFA group truly enjoyed the previous experience, and are looking for- ward to returning again, with a few more people. Check online: StanddownArizona.org for informa- tion. They can always use our help!
List for large dogs: EZ walk Harness or Halti, dog brush, bed, food/water dish, chew toy (like Kongs and the treats that go with), Bully stick 12", stuffed toy (tough ones!), 6' leashes, nylon clip ID collar, large bag of best food the veteran can purchase at a local pet store, small training treats, nail clippers, ID tags for the dog's name and veteran's number, clicker, treat pouch that can clipped to waist band. Please note: All these can be purchased at any PETCO or PETSMART store. To make it easier, a Gift Card to PETCO or Pet Smart may be purchased and donated at the January ARWmeeting. Thank-you in advance for your donation.
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For the latest Arizona Federation of Republican Women (AzFRW)Information, award forms, information club newsletters, event photos,
candidate profiles: https://azfrw.com
For National Political Briefing as well as other information, log ontoNational Federation of Republican Women’s web site: www.nfrw.org
State Republican Party: 602– 957-7770 www.AZGOP.org
County Republican Party: 623-977-4532www.maricopaGOP.org
If you ever are concerned about or want to know the details of any par- ticular bill you can find out at Thomas.loc.gov and get the information. www.Thomas.loc.gov
Other Arizona Republican Party meetings:
Legislative District 22 - Contact: www.azld4gop.org or Eric Morgan [email protected]. Republican General meeting held every third Monday, at 6:30 PM, Westbrook Village Community Center, Peoria, 85382.
Legislative District 21 - Meets every 3rd Thursday at 7pm Plaza Del Rio Community Center, 13215 N. 94th Dr., Peoria 85381. Contact Lisa Gray 623-322-5101, [email protected], www.ld9.org.
Legislative District 4 - Meets 2nd Monday of mo., 6pm social, Mimi’s Café, Avondale. Contact Rhonda King 623-640-3742, [email protected].
Sun City West Republican Club - President Jan Martinson 623--546-3753 or [email protected]; meetings first Saturday of each month, 8 AM-10AM, Quail Room of the Foundation Building, 14465 RH Johnson Blvd.
Sun City Grand Republican Interest Group - Meets fourth Saturday of each month, 9AM, Chaparral Ctr.. Pima Rm. Their email is [email protected]. Contact President Dick Mayfield [email protected]
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Sun City Republican Club - Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 7pm, Sundial Recreation Center, 14810 N. 103rd Ave. Contact Lisa Gray, 623.322.5101, [email protected] www.SunCityGOPClub.com .
NFRW National Convention: Desert Ridge Marriott - Phoenix, AZ. Year - 2015
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2014 ARW EXEC U TIVE CO MM ITTEE:
President Bonnie Hochberg 623-547-6776 [email protected] 1st V.P. Peggy Moore (Programs) 623-546.7822 [email protected] 2nd V.P. Arlene Goldblatt (Membership) 623-583-7738 [email protected] 3rd V.P. Nancy Margaritas (Ways & Means) 623.546.3753
[email protected] Secretary Barbara Melkin [email protected]
Treasurer Marilyn Sage 623.975-1792 [email protected]./Lrg. Jan Boydston 623.566.3223 [email protected]./Lrg. Lezlee Alexander 602.354.5224 [email protected]./Lrg. Jan Martinson 623.546.3753 [email protected] Jan Hermsmeyer 623-584-6309 [email protected]
ARW COMMITTEE CHAIRSAchievement Awards Jan Hermsmeyer 623.584.6309 [email protected] Americanism Debbie Lesko 623-878-9761 [email protected] ARW Auditor
Jan Martinson 623.546.3753 [email protected] Budget Committee Jan Hermsmeyer 623.584.6309 [email protected] Committee Jan Hermsmeyer 623.584.6309 [email protected] Anna Morrison 623.234.3717 [email protected] Caring For America Jan Buchkowski 623-322-1273 [email protected] Chaplain Gayle Salter 623.975.0353 [email protected] Correspd. Secretary Dorothy Church 602.740.3374 [email protected] Opportunity Drawing Barb Melkin 623.240-5085 [email protected] Historian Dora Sextro 623.214.3959 [email protected] Legislation Debbie Lesko 623.878.9761 [email protected] Luncheons/ Lezlee Alexander 602.354.5224 [email protected] Reservations
Judi Bourd 623.433.9449 [email protected] Newsletter Editor Bev Bair 623.255.5352 [email protected] Parliamentarian
Jan Hermsmeyer 623.584.6309 [email protected] RW Publicity Frosty Taylor 928.684.1221 [email protected]
