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Newsletter Editor: Carole Anne Alexander galvestonrepublicanwomen.com
CALENDAR
April 20th SPEAKER
GRW 2011 MEETING SCHEDULE
April 20
May 18
Sep 21
Nov 16
Lloyd "Ted" Poe (born September
10, 1948) is a Republican politician
currently representing Texas's 2nd
congressional district in the United
States House of Representatives.
The district includes most of northern
Houston, as well as most of the
Beaumont-Port Arthur metropolitan
area.
June 15
Oct 19
Dec 21
April 5 GRW Board Meeting 11:00 a.m.
Hilton Hotel, Galveston, Seawall.
April 14 Salvation Army Fashion show.
Contact Kris Ann Vogelpohl,409-771-2404
April 20 GRW Luncheon, 11:30, Hilton
Hotel, 5400 Seawall Boulevard Enter on
Seawall, drive to the back parking lot (free
parking), enter though the back door, large
room to the left of the entrance. PRICE:
$16.00pp. Inclusive. Cash or checks
payable to GRW-PAC. Speaker
Congressman Ted Poe. RSVP by April 18th
to Nancy Mainous, 409 744-0867 or
[email protected].
May 2 – 5 TFRW “On the Road Again” to
Washington, D.C.
Contact Carolyn Hodges
[email protected]
May 18 GRW Anniversary Luncheon at
Artillery Club, featuring guest speaker
Michael Berry, KTRH Houston Radio Talk
Show Host. $30.00pp. RSVP Nancy
Mainous 409 744-0867 or
[email protected]
Poe was born in Temple, Texas. He now lives in Humble, a
suburb of Houston. Poe graduated in 1970, with a degree in
political science from Abilene Christian University, where he
served as class president, and, in 1973, received his Juris
Doctor degree from the University of Houston Law Center,
where he had participated in the school's honor society. From
1970 to 1976, he served in the United States Air Force
Reserve’s C-130 Unit at Houston’s Ellington Air Force Base.
TOPIC: Congressional Update and discussion on border
security and energy independence.
Nancy Mainous, VP Programs
Points to Ponder
“One man with courage makes a majority.”
majority.”
— Andrew Jackson
GRW has monthly meetings the third
Wednesday of the month, see website for details.
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President’s Message
OFFICERS – 2011
President
Brenda Gutierrez
409-908-9707
(cell) 409-789-3802
[email protected]
1st Vice President- Programs
Nancy Mainous
409-744-0867
(cell) 409-771-8662
[email protected]
2nd Vice President-Campaign
& Legislative Activities
Jeannie Koenig
713-829-9483
[email protected]
3rd Vice President,
Public Relations
OPEN
Parliamentarian
Kris Ann Vogelpohl
409-771-2404
Recording Secretary
Shirley Foster
409-766-7243
[email protected]
Treasurer/PAC Chair
Suzanne McClure
409-741-1174
[email protected]
The Galveston County Republican Party has elected a new
chairperson, Barbara Meeks. We welcome her and will give her our full
support. We all have high expectations for her ability to unify the party,
increase the number and training of precinct chairs, organize more
fundraisers, display more transparency and prepare us all for the 2012
elections. This is the big one and we had better be ready!.
“Austin: After more than 11 hours of debate, the Texas House voted
101-48 late Wednesday for a bill requiring voters to show photo ID at
the polls, increasing the likelihood that the measure will take effect in
time for the 2012 elections.”
House Republicans achieved a long-sought political goal by
passing the bill. Now they will have to iron out differences with the
version the Senate passed in January. ……Republicans say their
constituents demand the change to ensure election integrity. All votes
against the bill were by Democrats. They said the measure would
disenfranchise poor and minority voters and is targeting a problem -in-person voter fraud -- that doesn't exist. Several kinds of
government-issued photo identification would be accepted, including a
driver's license, a U.S. military ID card and a U.S. passport.
Read more: http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/03/23/2945555/texashouse-passes-voter-id-bill.html#ixzz1HkZF6w9U.
Please make note of upcoming events and speakers. Make your
reservations early so as not to be disappointed. I look forward to
seeing you all and hope you will bring friends.
Membership renewals are on my mind. The last day to renew is April
31st in order to be in our glossy directory. Please do so promptly.
Best wishes, as always
Brenda
Brenda Gutierrez, President
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Quotes:
“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not;
nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will
not; un- rewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world
is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination are
omnipotent. The slogan press on has solved and always will solve the
problems of the human race. No person was ever honored for what he
received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave. “
- Calvin Coolidge
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Committees Chairs 2011
Corresponding Secretary
Bernadette Foley
409-763-2650
Dictionary Project
Gaylene Miller
409-938-4654
[email protected]
Directory
Peggy McMullen
409-740-9613
[email protected]
Fundraising
Jeannie Koenig
512-567-8975
[email protected]
Hospitality
Bernadette Foley
409-763-2650
Lizette Gaudin
409-763-4954
[email protected]
Terri Wright
409-765-5581.
[email protected]
Membership
OPEN
Outreach
Kris Ann Vogelpohl
409 744-3826
Webmaster Newsletter Editor
Carole Anne Alexander
281-733-7849
[email protected]
Legislative Update
On the Texas Legislature's calendar, for the second week of March, is
the Third Reading of House Bill 15, authored by Sid Miller, et.al.,
relating to providing a sonogram before an abortion and providing
penalties.
On the national scene: In response to pressure from Congress, the
Obama administration is considering tapping into the United States
Strategic Oil Reserve. Skyrocketing at-the-pump prices for gasoline,
instability in the Middle East, and continued escalation of the price of a
barrel of oil were cited when White House Chief of Staff, William Daley,
said "all matters have to be on the table".
Jeannie Koenig, Vice President Legislative Activities
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Membership Update
Welcome Michelle Slaughter who joined as an Associate.
We have 41 paid full members and 17 paid associates. We are short of
our goal of 60 full members so don’t forget to welcome your friends,
families, and neighbors to our meetings.
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Treasurer’s Report
Beginnng balance 3/1/11
Income (membership)
(Strauss Awards)
Exp. Speaker's lunch
Balance 3/31/11
$2,361.93
360.00
750.00
-16.00
$ 3,455.93
Suzanne McClure, Treasurer/Membership
Treasurer/Membership
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From the VP of Programs
May 18th. GRW Anniversary celebration will
welcome Michael Berry to our luncheon at the
Artillery Club, 3102 Avenue O
Galveston, TX 77550-6850
(409) 763-4616.
Michael Berry hosts 2 shows in Houston on the two
biggest AM stations in the market. He currently
has the highest rated show on KTRH, the heritage
talker in the market, ahead of Rush. Reservations
are required. Tickets $30.00pp payable to GRWPAC. Souvenirs will be for sale.
Galveston Republican Women
March, 16, 2011 Meeting Minutes
Call to Order- 12:05 PM by President, Brenda
Gutierrez
Invocation – Brenda Gutierrez
Pledges – Chantal Rodriguez
Program Speaker- Rafael Cruz, Father of U.S.
Senatorial Candidate Ted Cruz, recounted his
personal experiences from the days of the Cuban
Revolution and his coming to the United States
as a College Student. After schooling, marriage,
June 9th – U.S. Candidates Forum at Fisherman’s and fatherhood, he has become an outspoken
Wharf. Introductions by County Judge Mark Henry, proponent of Republican ideals and concern for
Moderator Attorney Kerry Neves, Timer Kathy America’s future.
Nenninger. $25.00pp includes hors d’oevres. Cash
Bar. Please tell your friends and neighbors. This is Minutes of February 15, 2011- Approved
a MUST SEE.
Treasurer’s Report – Bank Balance - $2490.07
Nancy Mainous, VP Programs
********************************************************** Committee ReportsMembership – currently 45 full memberships and
16 associates, all memberships due by March 1
The Dictionary Project
for inclusion in the new directory.
Thanks to the ten ladies who have donated boxes
for the dictionary project. We are one-third of the Capaign Hours: – Jeannie Koenig circulated an
way toward reaching our goal. Bring your (tax revised Hours Reporting Form. Please complete
deductible) checks for $40.80, payable to The with your hours and return to her.
Dictionary Project, to the luncheon this month. The
Third-Graders are so appreciative of your Outreach – Kris Ann encouraged members to
generosity and really enjoy having their own support Salvation Army Fashion Show April 14 at
the Hotel Galvez.
dictionary
The Dictionary Project is a 501(3) nonprofit
Old Business – Lincoln Day dinner attendance
organization.
Gaylene Miller, Chair Literacy/Education about 400 and raised $50,000 for the Party.
Announcements
Kudos
April 20th meeting- Speaker Congressman Ted
Poe of Beaumont will be presenting a Legislative
Congratulations to Cindy and John Sullivan and update. Venue to be announced.
Suzanne and Gerald Sullivan who were honored May 18th – Anniversary Luncheon—Speaker will
by The Grand 1894 Community Enrichment Award be Radio personality Michael Berry.
benefitting the Grand 1894 Opera House.
June 9th – U.S. Candidates Forum at Fisherman’s
Wharf.
Capt. Chris and Brenda Gutierrez are proud to
Meeting adjourned at 1:00 PM.
announce that their daughter, Iraqi war veteran
Capt. Lisa Reese Iverson, has been selected for
Shirley Foster, Secretary
promotion to rank of Major USAF.
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Increase your Campaign Hours and
join the Annual Tea Party Rally. Each
1090 Volunteer Hours were reported to the Texas person makes a difference.
Campaign Hours:
Federation of Republican Women for the First
Quarter
of
2011 on
behalf
of
the
hardworking members of the Galveston Republican
Women. Congratulations to all!
There are easy ways to earn reportable hours:
• contact your friends and neighbors about joining
our organization
• read our monthly newsletter and share it with
others
• become even more proactive by communicating
with our state and national representatives
on issues that concern you and our local
community
Let's increase our volunteer hours in the Second
Quarter.
Jeannie Koenig, 2nd VP
(Campaign/Legislation)
(Campaign/Legislation
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May 18 Anniversary features Michael
Berry. Limited seating, so make your
reservations early.
RSVP Nancy Mainous 409 744-0867 or
[email protected]
CLEAR LAKE TEA PARTY
Friday- April 15, 2011
3rd ANNUAL TAX DAY RALLY
Guest Speakers
Ted Cruz – Running for US Texas Senate
Seat in 2012
Paul Bettencourt – Former Tax Assessor Collector
& Current Taxpayer Advocate
Jack Morman Harris County Commissioner Pct. 2
Location: Clear Lake Park
5001 Nasa Pkwy, Seabrook, TX
Time: 6:00 PM
Bring your family, neighbors and friends!
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.clearlaketeaparty.com
Michael Berry
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GRW MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION 2011
Galveston Republican Women
a political action committee
Dues for the 2011 Membership Year are now due.
Please complete the membership information and
return with your check payable to GRW-PAC mail to:
Suzanne McClure
7718 Beluche Dr.
Galveston, TX 77551
(No business/corporate checks please)
Name ___________________________________________
Spouse _______________________
Address _________________________________________________________________________
City __________________________________, TX
Home Phone # _____________________________
Cell/Mobile # ____________________________
Zip Code _________________________
Work Phone # ______________________
Occupation __________________________
E-mail __________________________________________________Precinct # ________________
Newsletter Preference
E-Mail________________
USPS_____________________
_____________
Select Type of Membership:
Regular Member ($35) _________
Associate Member* ($15) ________
*Associate Members are women who are a member of another TFRW organization or men
who wish to be associated with GRW.
Please give the name of the other TFRW unit: ________________________________________
Referred by:___________________________________________________________________
I am willing to help with the following committee(s):
_____Awards
_____Bylaws
_____Campaign Activities
_____Community Service
_____Finance
_____Fund Raising
_____”Get Out the Vote”
_____Legislative
_____Membership
_____Program
_____Public Relations
_____Telephone
_____Dictionary Project
_____Other (please specify your interest) ___________________________________
For GRW use only.
____Directory
Membership Cards:
____Mailing List
_____GRW
____TFRW Submission
_____TFRW
____Membership Renewal List
_____NFRW
Check #. ___________
Date ________________
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