GALVESTON REPUBLICAN WOMEN *** SEPTEMBER 2015 NEWSLETTER ***

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1 GALVESTON REPUBLICAN WOMEN **John Tower Award for 2013 **Betty Henry, GRW Woman of Distinction Award 2015 INFORMED, INVOLVED & MAKING A DIFFERENCE Since 1955 Irene Henry, Newsletter Editor *** SEPTEMBER 2015 NEWSLETTER *** The Galveston Republican Women Cordially invite you to attend their Annual Fundraiser Saturday, September 26, :00pm 10:00 pm Moody Gardens Hotel Ballroom 2 South Seven Hope Boulevard, Galveston TX Guest of Honor Vic Pierson Featured Speaker - Texas Supreme Court Justice, The Honorable Eva Guzman Cash Bar. Dinner. Entertainment Evening Attire. Silent Auction Join us for this special event and help raise money in support of our Republican candidates. Please MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS to Yolanda Waters (yoewaters@aol.com or ) NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 18 th.

2 OFFICERS 2015 President Betty Henry (cell) st Vice President- Programs Yolanda Waters nd Vice President- Campaign/Legislative JoAnn Helmer rd Vice President, Publicity/Public Relations Irene Henry (cell) Recording Secretary Nancy Goodwin (cell) Treasurer/PAC Chair Janet Hoffman Corresponding Secretary Bernadette Foley Immediate Past President Brenda Gutierrez (cell) President Emeritus Rose Farmer CALENDAR OF EVENTS September 3 rd Downtown Houston Pachyderm Club s 20 th Anniversary Kim Son Restaurant, 2001 Jefferson St. Houston, TX 11:00 am VIP Sponsor Reception 11:30 am General Reception 12:00 Noon Lunch & Awards Program Special Guest & Keynote Speaker - Governor Greg Abbott September 10-13th NFRW 38 th Biennial Convention Phoenix AZ September 8 TH Mid-County Republican Network NEW LOCATION Olive Garden, Texas City 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Networking Come hear YOUR State Rep Wayne Faircloth September 11th CCRW Luncheon Meeting 11:00 am Social 11:30 Lunch 12:00 Program La Brisa s Mexican Restaurant 501 Wesley Dr., League City, TX November 5-7 TFRW 30 th Convention Lubbock TX STAY CURRENT WITH OUR REPUBLICAN WOMEN AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL Galveston Republican Women Visit: galvestonrepublicanwomen.com Texas Federation of Republican Women Visit: TFRW Office has moved to: N. Hwy 183, Suite J4, Austin TX National Federation of Republican Women Visit:

3 President s Message The August heat has been upon us and so too the political heat, with 17 now in the running for the Republican nomination for President and our local campaigning going on. Now more than ever we need the intercession of God and His infinite wisdom and guidance as we choose whom we wish to support and I pray that our elected officials also ask for his Divine guidance, as they go about serving HIM and those who put them in office. As we look at all the blessings He has given us may we be grateful and respectful, and not get greedy (He gives us what we need) and we need to take care of all that He has given. The Republican Party has a lot of work ahead so get ready to roll up your sleeves and go to work. GRW has been keeping you abreast of local campaigning events via s. Take advantage of these kick-offs, meet n greets, etc. Meet the candidates and learn what they re all about. GRW will be kicking things off with our September Annual Fund-Raiser and I promise, YOU WILL WANT TO BE THERE. Put on your fancy attire and come see how Moody Ballroom 2, South, has been transformed into a dazzling Las Vegas Show Place. We will be giving Special Honor to Vic Pierson and welcoming as our featured speaker, Texas Supreme Court Justice, The Honorable Eva Guzman. There will be Live and Silent Auctions, Cash Bar, Entertainment (Did someone say Elvis is in the building!) and our own adorable GRW Dancers. PUT SEPTEMBER 26 TH, 2015 on your calendar P.M. and REMEMBER ALL THE FUNDS RAISED WILL GO TO HELP OUR REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES WHO ARE RUNNING FOR VARIOUS OFFICES. So come have some fun, dine with us and help TEXAS STAY RED. Details of this wonderful event are on the front page of this newsletter. You also will be receiving your personnel invitation soon. Tell your friends about our big event, our candidates are counting on your support. Any questions, contact our 1 st Vice President and Fundraiser Chair, Yolanda Waters, 1 Pintail St., La Marque, TX, 77568, yoewaters@aol.com or phone School is back in full swing so please remember to keep watch in the school zones and remember our children and their teachers in your prayers. As the song goes I Will See You in September! Until then remember to pray for the United States of America, for all who serve her in the various branches of our Armed Services, for our elected officials and for our first responders, may we always put God First. God Bless You All Betty Henry, Your GRW President Galveston Republican Women offers their condolences to the family of Deputy Darren Goforth and to the families of ALL fallen law enforcement officers and firefighters lost in the line of duty. We will keep them in our prayers. Let us take time to thank all First Responders who are there to help when we are in danger. God Bless Them All and Protect Them in Their Daily Duties.

4 CHAIRPERSONS STANDING COMMITTEES Parliamentarian Jean Jardine jjardine7@sbcglobal.net Political Action Janet Hoffman jhoffman@ibisengineers.com SPECIAL COMMITTEES Audit Committee Brenda Bock Bbock2@comcast.net Jean Jardine jjardine7@sbcglobal.net Bylaws Revisions Brenda Gutierrez/Jeannie Koenig Chaplain Carol Greaney-Wurst greaneyco22@comcast.net Hon. Barbara Roberts, Judge brobertsgalv@gmail.com Fundraising Chairwomen Yolanda Waters yoewaters@aol.com Historian Kris Ann Vogelpohl Hospitality Tina Kirbie rkirbie@comcast.net Membership and Directory Jeannie Koenig (cell) Lloyd.koenig@sbcglobal.net Jane Rigsby jarigsby720@yahoo.com Newsletter/PhotographerWebsite Irene Henry Irenem.henry@sbcglobal.net Outreach Brenda Gutierrez bgutierrez314@comcast.net LEGISLATIVE REPORT for AUGUST 2015 Jo Anne Helmer: 2 nd Vice President Campaign/Legislative U.S. House of Representatives: The House passed HR 3009 enforcing the law for Sanctuary Cities Act. Representative Randy Weber is the original co-sponsor of this legislation which would block federal funding for sanctuary cities who ignore federal immigration laws. Congressman Randy Weber regularly challenges the EPA and their costly regulations. During July the Congressman offered an amendment to the Interior and EPA Appropriations bill that would require the EPA to follow the law and conduct ongoing evaluations of how the agency s regulations impact American jobs. This amendment passed by a voice vote. Rep. Weber and his colleagues in Congress passed HR 774, the Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2015 sending a clear message to coastal business that they are on our side. Rep. Weber said It is imperative for our coastal businesses to maintain an economic advantage and strong action must be taken to prevent illegal fishing by foreign fishing boats in our waters. Representative Weber s newest bill, the Firearms Rights Equality Enforced (FREE) Act of 2015 would allow Americans to have their valid state Open-carry or Concealed Carry permits recognized nationwide. U. S. Senate: United States Senator John Cornyn issued the following statement in response to reports the Obama Administration is finalizing plans to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility with the terror group ISIS posing a growing and unceasingly real threat to the American people, the last thing the administration ought to do is bring hardened terrorist to our backyard. Further from Sr. Cornyn: After striking a lopsided deal with a hostile Iranian regime and now trying to make good on an ill-conceived campaign promise, The President seems more concerned about his future legacy than his current job. From around the Texas Capitol: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick made the following statement regarding Comptroller Glenn Hagar s announcement that Texas will not borrow to meet short term cash flow needs. Comptroller Hagar s confirmation that Texas has sufficient financial reserves to meet our state s commitments is just the latest by-product of the conservative budget passed during this past legislative session. By holding the line on spending and protecting the Rainey Day fund, the Texas Legislature followed the lead of Texas businesses and families who live within their means and seek to avoid compiling debt. This past session of the Texas

5 LEGISLATIVE REPORT for AUGUST 2015 (continued) Legislature provided billions in tax relief for Texas homeowners and businesses in 2015 and should be well positioned to provide additional tax relief when it reconvenes in From Representative Greg Bonnen: Dr. Greg Bonnen (R) announced he will seek a 3 rd term representing the 24 th Dist. In the House of Representatives Sr. Larry Taylor: The Texas Conservative Coalition (TCC) announced that Sr. Taylor has earned the designation of Courageous Conservative based on his voting record during the 84 th Legislative session. Sr. Taylor and Rep. Faircloth signed on to a letter from the Texas Conservative Coalition in support of Governor Greg Abbott s direction to investigate the atrocious allegations of Planned Parenthood s callous behavior regarding the possible illegal sale of fetal tissue. Ceremonial Bill Signing for TWIA Reform Sen. Taylor stood with his coastal colleagues and watched Governor Greg Abbott officially sign Senate Bill 900, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association reform legislation, into law. Similar legislation has been worked on for many years, and this was a big victory for coastal residents. Sen. Taylor and colleagues watch as Governor Greg Abbott signs Senate Bill 900 into law. HenryFreudenburg and Marie Robb from SD 11 traveled to Austin from Galveston for the occasion.

6 Dear Members and Associates: If you are a renewed member, thank you! If you are a NEW Member welcome! You should have the Galveston Republican Women s informative 2015 Directory to refer to. IF you have not renewed, it is time to do so and make sure you are in the news. Our Club Objectives are: 1. To promote an informed electorate (that is you and me) through political education 2. To increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government through active political participation; 3. To facilitate cooperation among women s Republican organizations; 4. To foster loyalty to the Republican Party and to promote its principles and candidates in all elections including non-partisan elections; and 5. To work for the election of the Republican Party s nominees. Our club structure is set up as most clubs with a President, Three (3) Vice Presidents (Programs, Campaign/Legislative and Publicity), a Recording Secretary to record minutes, a corresponding Secretary to send cards and letters, and a Treasurer/PAC (Political Action Committee) Chair. We also have several Committees such as: Parliamentarian we follow Robert s Rules Audit By-Laws Revision Chaplain Hospitality Membership and Directory Newsletter Photographer Telephone Website Historian Mixer Member Orientation Awards keeping up with local, state and national requirements of NFRW and TFRW in order to compete for Certificates of Commendation Community Outreach our efforts to support local charities with time, talent and finances. At the present time our main charity is the Salvation Army followed closely with Hope Academy, Family Crisis Center, Pregnancy and Parenting Support Center, Galveston Food Bank and any others that our officers/members choose to support and Juneteenth Celebration. If you know of a worthwhile cause, please bring it before the Board s for consideration. Fundraising Committee: This is an important function. Once a year we host an event to raise funds that are distributed to our candidates in election years. We encourage your participation. Any other committees which our President and Board wish to appoint. We encourage you to volunteer for a committee. The more involved you become the more like-minded friends you will develop and the more you will enjoy club functions and the work we embrace. During election cycles we bring all conservative candidates before you for a forum or debate. You will get to know them very well. We ask you to volunteer your time to block walk your neighborhood, make phone calls at the phone bank, hold a meet and greet for candidates in your neighborhood and, of course, donate to the candidate s campaign fund. And VOTE! Welcome to Galveston Republican Women. You are on the forefront of your county/state and nation s political force. You are an activist. Brenda Gutierrez, Immediate Past President

7 GRW-PAC MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION 2015 Dues for the 2015 Membership Year are payable NOW. Please complete the membership information and Return this form with your check payable to GRW-PAC to: Janet Hoffman P.O. Box Galveston, TX (No business/corporate checks please) Name Spouse Address City and State Zip Code Primary Phone # Other Phone # Employer Occupation Select Type of Membership: Regular Member ($35) Associate Member ($15) Newsletters are sent electronically. Women who are a member of another TFRW organization. Please give name Men who wish to be associated with GRW. Young women (Age 13 thru 17 years) designated Young Affiliates Referred By: I am willing to help with the following committee(s): Awards Finance Membership Bylaws Fund Raising Phone Campaign Activities Get Out the Vote Program Community Service Legislative Public Relations Other (please specify your interest) For GRW use only. Cash/Check amount: Check #. Date: List TFRW Submission #