Call to CFRW BOD CALL TO CONFERENCE OCTOBER 2016

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1 Call to CFRW BOD CALL TO CONFERENCE OCTOBER 2016

2 WELCOME, to the CFRW Board of Directors meeting and conference, October 14-16, 2016 at the Ontario Airport Doubletree Hotel. Wow. What a year so far. Election time is just about 25 days away. All of your efforts are about to be finalized. A must win for the Republican Party. A BIG save for the state of our Nation. I could not be more proud of all of your efforts, no matter how big or small, that you have made to make November 8, 2016 a day for the history books. It is our time, it is our duty to stand tall and take America back for all citizens of this great Nation. Come and join us at this Board of Directors meeting and be a part of the Federation. We will hear from terrific speakers, present our 3 rd Track Chair, hear from our Advocate about All of the propositions that will be on the ballot, listen to updates on our National Security and much more. A special workshop on Friday will highlight our declining membership and ask the questions, why, what is next, will there be a meaningful CFRW in the future, we need Goals, we need more action not more talk about reaching out, we need training, and we need a plan of action to reverse the trend. We need your input, because you are the Federation and each of you are a membership promotion Chairman, we need and want your input. I have asked Former CFRW Southern Division President and Former CFRW Vice President South, Pat Weiss to lead this conversation. I want to hear your thoughts, come early and be a part of it. Shirley Mark CFRW President Nam-Yong Horn CFRW Vice President South/Conference Chair

3 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Ontario Airport 222 North Vineyard Avenue, Ontario, California, , USA TEL: FAX: Hotel Information Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 12:00 pm Smoking: Non-Smoking Parking: Self parking: (Complimentary) Valet: Not Available Pets: Service animals allowed: Yes Pets allowed: Yes Deposit: $50.00 (Non-Refundable) Maximum Weight: 50 lbs For Your Comfort and Convenience Automated Teller (ATM) Baggage Storage Bar Area Electric Service Elevators Gift Shop Luggage Hold Multi-Lingual Staff Room Service Safety Deposit Box Snack Shop Photo Copying Service ($0.20) Printer For Your Fitness and Recreation Convenience Fitness Room Pool Dining Citrus West Misty s Lounge Porter's Prime Steak House

4 FROM L.A.X. (LOS ANGELES INT L AIRPORT) Take 105 Fwy (East) to 605 Fwy (North) Switch from 605 North to 10 East Take 10 East to Vineyard Ave (approx. 30 miles) Exit Vineyard Ave & Turn Right (South) ** Hotel on Left Side ** FROM JOHN WAYNE AIRPO RT ( ORANGE COUNTY) Take 55 (Fwy) North to 5 Fwy (North) Switch from 5 North to 57 North Switch from 57 North to 10 East Take 10 East to Vineyard Ave. Exit Vineyard Ave. & Turn Right (South) Drive 2 Blocks (stay in left lane) ** Hotel on Left Side ** FROM PALM SPRINGS / INDIO / BANNING Take 10 Fwy (West) to Holt Blvd. Exit Holt Blvd & Go Straight Turn Right at First Light Drive 1/2 Block & Turn Left into Hotel Parking Lot FROM OIA (ONTARIO INT L AIRPORT) Exit Airport via Archibald Ave. Turn Left onto Gu asti Road Drive 1/2 Mile. Cross Holt Ave. Drive 1/2 Block. ** Hotel on Left Side ** FROM SAN DIEGO Take 15 Fwy (North) to 10 Fwy (West) Take 10 West to Holt Blvd. Exit Holt Blvd & Go Straight. Turn Right at First Light. Drive 1/2 Block to Hotel Parking Lot (Left Side) FROM PASADENA / SAN FRANCISCO / SACRAMENTO Take 5 Fwy (South) to 210 Fwy (East) Switch from 210 East to 10 East Take 10 East to Vineyard Ave Exit Vineyard Ave. & Turn Right Drive 2 Blocks. ** Hotel on Left Side *

5 CFRW BOARD OF DIRECTORS / CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM "MARCHING TO VICTORY" OCTOBER 14-16, 2016 DEADLINE: Registration must be received by SEPTEMBER 28, CLUB NAME: DIVISION (CIRCLE ONE): NO. CENT. SO. PRESIDENT'S NAME : REGION / COUNTY: ADDRESS: CITY: ZIP CODE: PHONE: CELL: PLEASE PRINT NAME AND CFRW BOARD TITLE and/or CLUB TITLE AS IT SHOULD APPEAR ON NAME BADGE. INDICATE STATUS OF THE REGISTRANT IN THE NEXT COLUMN PROVIDED: "B" for CFRW BOARD, OR "G" FOR GUEST. (Make a copy of this form before using if you think you will have more members attending and need more space) (Tables of 10) Designate "B" for CFRW Board or "G" for Guest Registration Fee MEMBER'S NAME Board/ClubTITLE $45 *ATTENDING FRIDAY Ambassador RECEPTION (Yes / No) P-No Charge, GE-$20, GB-$30 or A-$40; Guest $50 ATTENDING FRIDAY WORKSHOP (No Charge) (Yes / No) SATURDAY LUNCHEON Indicate C=Chicken or V=Vegetarian $40 (Platinum- N/C) SATURDAY BANQUET Indicate S=Steak or AS=Atlantic Salmon or V=Vegan & Gluten Free **Special Dietary Menu; i.e., sugarfree dessert LATE FEE $60 (Yes / No) $25 TOTAL GUESTS 1 G No Charge 2 G No Charge *IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS, PLEASE NOTIFY US. $ $ $ $ $ $ Make checks payable to: CFRW Fall BOD Meeting *2 drink tickets NO REFUNDS AFTER SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 A late charge of $25 will be assessed if received after September 28, w/paid admission TOTAL FOR ALL PAGES ATTACHED $ MAIL FORM WITH CHECK TO: Make hotel reservations directly with DoubleTree by Hilton Ontario Airport at CODE: FRW Rosalía Zamora Hotel Address: 222 North Vineyard Avenue, Ontario, CA Roseann Avenue or online at Escondido, CA Room rate (single or double) is $ plus taxes. Free parking. Hotel reservations must be made by September 25, 2016! Questions? Rosalía: Home (760) or Cell (760) rosalia1947@att.net Rev. 08/10/2016/RZ

6 TENTATIVE AGENDA October 14-16, 2016 Ontario, CA, Doubletree Hotel- Board of Directors Meeting FRIDAY October 14 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Registration 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm Executive Board Meeting 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Declining CFRW membership Workshop with Pat Weiss 4:00 pm 5:00 pm Video Dead Harvest about California Water crisis 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Ambassador Event Board of Director s Meeting SATURDAY October 15 7:30 am Registration 9:00 am Call to Order Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Welcome Speakers Mayor, Hotel Manager, Introductions 9:20 am to 11:00 am Business Reports Ways and Means 11:00 am to 11:30 am Introduction of guest speaker CFRW Vice President North Carol Stein Speaker, CRP Chairman, Jim Brulte, Election Update Recess for lunch 12:30 pm Blessing, Introductions and lunch Introduction of Guest speaker CFRW Vice President Central Betty Scheidt Speaker, NFRW President Carrie Almond 3 rd Track Chair Presentation by Former President CFRW Roseann Slonsky-Breault Recipient - Erick Castro Break 10 minutes 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Advocate Allison Olson, Claire Plotner on Propositions 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm Introduction of Guest Speaker CFRW Northern Division President Olivia McCaffrey Speaker, Larry Greenfield, Fellow from Claremont Institute on National Security RECESS 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Social Hour/No Host Bar 6:45 pm Introductions 7:00 pm Dinner 8:00 pm Introductions of Guest Speaker CFRW Vice President South Nam-Yong Horn Guest speaker, TBA still working on confirmation 9:00 pm Ways and Means Recess SUNDAY October 16 9:00 am Call to Order Introductions, Bylaws, Acknowledgements, Resolutions 10:00 am Speaker, Congressman Ed Royce Legislative Speakers Announcements 12:00 pm Benediction/Adjournment

7 CFRW BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AND CONFERENCE STANDING RULES 1. VOTING BODY. (Article VIII, Section 1) All elected and appointed officers and Chairman of Standing Committees, the President of each Division and the Immediate Past President of CFRW shall constitute the voting body. 2. CREDENTIALS. Each voting member shall sign in with the Credential/Registration Committee and receive a registration badge. Guests are to also receive a registration badge. a. All Board members and guests shall be require to wear their badges, within plain view, at all times during the conference. b. A credentials report will be given following the opening of the first business meeting and shall include the most recent number of members and guests that have registered as present with proper credentials, and shall make supplemental reports as ordered. 3. DECORUM a. Board members and guests shall be seated before the session is called to order and the doors are to remain closed during opening ceremonies and during a vote. Members and guests waiting to enter shall be admitted at the discretion of the Pages. b. A Board member or Club President wishing to speak shall rise, address the Chair, and having been recognized, shall state her name and title. c. Communications to the Chair or members seated at the head table shall be delivered by official pages. d. MOTIONS. Motions longer than ten words shall be written, signed and given to a Page for delivery to the Chair. Only accredited Board Members may make motions and vote. 4. DEBATE. No Board Member shall speak in a debate more than once to the same question on the same day, or longer than two minutes, without permission of the Conference body granted by a two-thirds (2/3) vote without debate. 5. DEBATE on each substantive motion shall be limited to fifteen minutes. 6. QUORUM. One-third (1/3) of the CFRW Board of Directors, providing three of them as elected officers, shall constitute a quorum. 7. BALLOTS. A Board member shall be required to sign next to her registration signature before receiving her ballot. 8. CELL PHONES/PAGERS. Cell phones and pagers shall be in the silent mode during all business meetings, workshops and speakers presentations. Video camera and recording equipment, other than that approved by the President, shall not be permitted in the meeting rooms. 9. ALL PRINTED MATERIAL must be approved by the CFRW President prior to distribution at any Board Meeting. 10. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY. Robert s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall be the parliamentary authority to govern the Conference in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the bylaws and any special rules of order adopted by the CFRW.

8 CFRW 2016 Fall BOD Meeting/Conference Ontario, CA October 14-16, 2016 ATTN: All CFRW Presidents & Members Support the California Federation of Republican Women as we M A R C H T O VI C T O R Y! We are asking all southern division clubs to donate a basket with a value of $50 or more Basket contributions from northern and central division clubs are also appreciated Individual members are encouraged to participate Please LongBeachRWF@gmail.com by September 26th if you or your Club are contributing a basket ( Detailed instructions will be provided once I hear from you ) This is the last CFRW Conference of 2016 Let s show our proud support of the California Federation Which has the largest membership in the Country! Questions to LongBeachRWF@gmail.com Sue Blair CFRW Fall BOD Meeting/Conference Ways & Means

9 SATURDAY SPEAKERS: Carrie Almond, NFRW President She was elected NFRW president at the 38th Biennial Convention in Phoenix and took office in January Previously, she served the NFRW as second vice president, treasurer, member-atlarge, executive liaison to the Program and Public Relations committees, and director of Regions 4 and 8. Jim Brulte, CRP Chairman Jim was elected Chairman of the California Republican Party in March of 2013, and was re-elected in He served 14 years in the California State Legislature, most recently as Senate Republican Leader. Jim focused on education, regulatory reform, crime reduction, and common sense legislation to improve California s business climate. He is noted for his expertise on fiscal issues. He will speak about the status of the Republican Party and the upcoming election. Carrie Almond is an executive Vice President of Citizens Bank & Trust, a Northern Missouri bank. Her banking career spans the State of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. After graduating from the University of South Carolina, she worked at the Union Bank of Switzerland at Lausanne. She manages a family farm of more than 2,000 acres. Married with four sons and many dogs. Larry Greenfield Larry Greenfield is a fellow of the Claremont Institute, and he lectures and writes on U.S. foreign policy and advises senior officials on American National Security interests. He served as Publisher of the Journal of International Security Affairs and has traveled to 80 countries and inside 8 war-zones. Larry hails from Southern California and earned his BA at UC Berkeley, graduating in 3 years as class Speaker. He picked up his Law Degree from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., where he worked on an arrest warrant for the PLO Chairman Yasir Arafat. Mr. Greenfield enlisted and served in the Armed Forces of the United States in Naval Intelligence Reserves. He has served as the founding director of the Reagan Legacy Foundation and as director of the Republican Jewish Coalition, as well as on the executive committee of the California Republican Party. Professionally, Mr. Greenfield is an investment banker and wealth advisor based in Los Angeles.

10 Sunday Keynote Speaker: U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Calif.) Chairman, House Foreign Affairs Committee Official Biography U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Fullerton) serves California's 39th Congressional District, which encompasses parts of Orange, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino counties. He is Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee. Representative Royce's priorities in Congress are: addressing our national debt, protecting our homeland, eliminating pork-barrel spending, fighting crime and supporting victims of crime, strengthening education for all students, spurring job creation and strengthening Social Security and Medicare. For the 114th Congress, Representative Royce was selected to continue serving as Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where he leads Congressional oversight of the Administration s foreign policy. Immediately prior to becoming Chairman of the Committee, he served as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade and a member of the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. Representative Royce also sits on two House Financial Services Subcommittees: Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises and Housing and Insurance. He has served as a Republican negotiator for some of the most significant legislation in the financial services arena, including the Dodd-Frank Act, and is a leading proponent of housing finance reform. Rep. Royce has consistently earned honors and awards from the National Taxpayers Union, Citizens Against Government Waste, National Federation of Independent Businesses, Watchdogs of the Treasury, Americans for Tax Reform, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Bar Association, Financial Services Roundtable, United Seniors Association, 60 Plus, American Share Holders Association, Citizens for a Sound Economy and the Small Business Survival Committee. A California native, Royce is a graduate of the California State University, Fullerton School of Business Administration. Prior to entering public service, his professional background includes experience as a small business owner, a controller, a capital projects manager, and a corporate tax manager for a Southern California company. He and his wife Marie are longtime residents of Fullerton, California. Friday, Ambassador Reception California Federation of Republican Women Ambassadors Join us for the Friday Evening Spectacular Red Carpet Reception from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm No host bar and delicious hors d'oeuvres to delight you Who will you see on the red carpet? Honored invited guests, political representatives and more! This is the time to show off your favorite evening attire and don t forget to wear your bling Make your reservations for the event that you won t want to miss! (See instructions on your call to Conference) *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Our Sunday program: We are inviting some candidates who are running for the US Congress. It will be a very productive Sunday.

11 CFRW AMBASSADOR PROGRAM EDUCATION - LEGISLATION What Is It? Why You Are Needed? Our current Ambassador s Program has been a work in progress, starting with the founding of the California Federation of Republican Women in Women in California have been working campaigns, teaching Americanism and English to immigrant families and holding political seminars. In 1971, then President, Elsa Sandstrom began the education of CFRW members on the issues in the capitol. In 1974 our first Legislative Advocate, Nancy Ehlers, was appointed and the first annual Advocacy Workshop was held. This was encouraged by Ronald Reagan. Ms. Ehlers was a full-time volunteer Lobbyist representing CFRW in Sacramento. She published a monthly legislative newsletter, Canvassing the Capitol, and an Action Alert Hot Line which supported Federation positions on legislation. In 1978 the Legislative Advocate s Sacramento Office Fund (LASOF) was created, to allow CFRW to maintain and operate an office in the capital city. Later on, in 1981, the membership voted to designate a $2 dues increase to go toward the Advocacy program to ensure a stable source of funding. Over the years the program and the office has grown in size and responsibilities as well as in the cost of doing business. In 2011 the membership voted to designate a $1 dues increase to go toward the Advocacy program to further ensure a stable source of funding. The Ambassadors Program was established as an integral part of the funding mechanism to maintain the Sacramento Office for our Legislative Advocate. Our current full-time salaried Legislative Advocate is Allison Olson. She has provided us with a tremendous amount of useful information and mentored our members with social media communication skills. Historically, the Ambassadors Program has been funded by a small group of CFRW members who paid $ per year and were thanked for their generous contribution to the program at three receptions a year. On February 3rd and 4th 2006, the Membership approved a change to the Standing Rules to allow for a four -tier program. Subsequently there will be a Platinum Ambassador level with dues of $500 per year; a Golden Eagle Ambassador level with dues of $250 per year; a Golden Bear Ambassador level with dues of $100 per year and an Ambassador level with dues of $50 per year. This is meant to allow smaller unit clubs as well as more membership participation in support of the core of our organization, the Legislative Advocate s Office in Sacramento. As in the past, there will be perks for those who choose to join the Ambassador s Program; the level of participation will determine what these will be. The Platinum Ambassador Club and Golden Eagle Ambassadors will be recognized on CFRW programs; preferred seating at conferences; an engraved name badge and free admission to all Ambassador Receptions. The Golden Bear Ambassadors and Ambassadors will receive identifying name badges; recognition on CFRW programs and will be able to attend Ambassador s Receptions at a reduced rate. Husbands that are associate members may join. WE NEED EVERYBODY S HELP!!!! If you desire to help with financial support in educating our membership on current legislation, as well as promoting a better understanding of our legislative process, now is the time. Take a minute to fill out the application attached and send it with your check for the level with which you re comfortable. We invite everyone to participate and watch your investment in our future grow! *Note: All levels of donor support will have the option of receiving the State Bulletin and Capitol Update. See back page for sign-up

12 CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN 2016 Ambassador Program Application Yes, I want to support our Legislative advocate s Office in Sacramento with a donation: [check one] $500 Platinum Ambassador $250 Golden Eagle Ambassador $100 Golden Bear Ambassador $50 Ambassador Name: Individual or Club name If a club, President's name: Address: City, Zip: Phone: Fax: Cell: Is this a: renewal? changing levels? new membership? If new or changing levels, name as it should appear on badge. I would like to receive: State Bulletin Yes No Capital Update Yes No I already receive them Please make checks payable to: CFRW- LASOF Mail to: Cheryl Bluy Bear Valley Road Hesperia, CA 92345

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14 California Federation of Republican Women Board of Directors Meeting and OCTOBER 2016 CONFERENCE SAVE THE DATES: October 14, 15, 16 All CFRW members and guests are welcome MARCHING to VICTORY! Get Ready! DoubleTree by Hilton Ontario Airport 222 North Vineyard Avenue, Ontario, CA Special room rate: $107+tax (plan to stay at the hotel for exciting activities) October 14 th (Friday): Workshop to be announced Ambassador reception (Red Carpet entry) October 15 th (Saturday): Super program with fantastic speakers Confirmed speakers are: Carrie Almond (NFRW President) Jim Brulte (CRP Chairman), Larry Greenfield More to be announced Banquet: A special speaker to be announced October 16 th (Sunday): 9:00 12:00, Business, etc Speaker, US Congressman Ed Royce. Inviting some Congressional candidates Theme: Red, White, and Blue (flowers, hats, etc.) Save the date to celebrate our great nation Any questions, please contact: Nam-Yong Horn, CFRW Vice President South/Conference Chair nyhorn@yahoo.com or (951)

15 Heartfelt gratitude for all who are making this a success. CFRW Conference Team Registration/Credentials: Rosalia Zamora (Escondido RWF President) and her team members Ways and Means: Sue Blair (Long Beach RWF President) and her team members Table Decorations (Saturday AM, & Sunday AM): Gloria Karlak (President) and TVRWF Members (Alexandra Garrison, Jackie Raspler, Valarie Skovron) Conference bags: Huntington Harbour RWF members Amy Harman, Charlotte Christiana, Helga Arnold CFRW Website Manager, Linda Alvarez (Escondido RWF) Conference Chair assistant: Sherry Rallies (Brea RWF President) and Hilary Slotta (San Bernardino County President) CLUBS OR PERSONNEL DONATIONS to the CFRW Fall BOD meeting/conference Table Decorations: Temecula Valley RWF Club (President Gloria Karlak) Conference Bags: Tustin RWF Club (President Linda Barcelona) Porcelain gift items: Susan Dawson (Huntington Harbour RWF) Pens for the bags: Long Beach RWF Club (President Sue Blair) Goodies for bags: Rachel Martin (CFRW Homeland Security Chair) Folders, labels, and Voting cards: Sharon Underwood Thank You! Shirley Mark CFRW President Nam-Yong Horn CFRW Vice President/Conference Chair