Welcome to the CFRW Spring Board of Director s/advocacy meeting. Santa Ana, OC, CA

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1 Welcome to the CFRW Spring Board of Director s/advocacy meeting. Santa Ana, OC, CA What is most important to us, as a Federation? Membership, Leadership, Education, promote a wider knowledge of the principles and policies of the Republican Party? All of the above and more. Let s talk about membership. We lost 5 clubs by the end of January Many were due to the lack of Leadership. No one wants to be on a club board or take on the position of President. Why? We lack Education on what our Leaders responsibilities are. Do we do a thorough and complete job on passing the gavel? Does the incoming President and others get mentored throughout the year? Are we discussing the job duties of the various positions on the board? Are we giving members something to read and review, such as a Leadership Guide and Training Manual? Maybe we need to not schedule a speaker at one of our local club meetings and talk about what it takes to make a local club function. Educate your members should be number one. Do we need to revive the Nuts and Bolts type of meeting to all? We need to look deep into what our clubs are doing, what is working, what isn t. MAKE A CHANGE. CHANGE IS GOOD. It renews your interest, creates new enthusiasm. We need sparks to fly. Put some excitement into your meetings. Have a GOAL. We are a large group of multi-talented women. I know it can be done. You have proven it many times over. Let s get up on our happy feet, and move, make a difference in what you do. Remember you are the Federation of Republican Women and YOU CAN DO IT. Thanks for all you do, but we need more from you. Shirley Mark CFRW President Nam-Yong Horn CFRW Vice President South and Conference Chair

2 TENTATIVE AGENDA Board of Directors /Advocacy meeting April 28, 29, 2017 Santa Ana Doubletree Hotel FRIDAY April 28 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Registration 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm Executive Committee Meeting 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Membership Workshop 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Caring for America workshop 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Ambassador Event Board of Director s Meeting SATURDAY April 29 7:30 am to 9:00 am Registration (outside of room) 9:00 am to Noon Registration (inside of room) 9:00 am BOD Meeting Call to Order Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Color Guard, Welcome Speakers Hotel Manager, Introductions Business Reports Select CFRW Nominating Chairman from Northern Division Speaker Shawn Steel California Legislative *(Confirmed) Acknowledgements Resolutions Ways and Means 11:30 am Adjourn Recess for lunch 1:00 pm Advocacy Meeting Call to order Blessing, Introductions and lunch 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm Speaker Dr. Ben Tabatabaei PhD, from Pepperdine University, School of Public Policy Obama s failures and Trumps Opportunity How to defeat Radical Islamic Terrorism *(Confirmed) 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Advocate Allison Olson, On Line Activism 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm Paula Prizio, Students forum RECESS 5:30 pm to 5:45 pm Social Hour/No Host Bar 6:00 pm Introductions 6:15 to 7:15 pm Dinner 7:15 pm to 7:35 pm Guest Speaker, John Sullivan *(Confirmed) 7:40 pm to 9:30 pm Dr. Gosnel (documentary movie, full length) Ways and Means Benediction Adjourn

3 2017 CFRW ADVOCACY WORKSHOP, BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING/CONFERENCE "ON THE MOVE" April 28-29, 2017 Club Name: Division: Circle One: Northern Central Southern Club President's Name: Region / County: Address: Phone: Cell: Print Name & CFRW Board of Directors Title and/or Club Title as it should appear on name badge. (8 per table: RESERVED Tables for Clubs w/ 8 or more) **Indicate Voting Status of Registrant on next column for CFRW: EO=CFRW Executive Officer, B=CFRW Board Chairs 1 MEMBER's NAME Board/Club TITLE City: Zip: **Voting Status B= CFRW Chair, EO= Exec Officer $45 Registration Fee $40 Platinum Free Saturday, Banquet Saturday, Lunch C=Chicken V=Vegetarian S=Salmon B=Beef Steak Late Fee $60 $25 after APR 15 Special Dietary Menu:Allergy etc. $ TOTAL Friday, Club Enrichment WORKSHOPS Make Membership Great Again Caring for America 2 3 $ $ 4 $ 5 $ GUESTS 1 G no $ 2 G charge $ Late Fee of $25 is applied if received after DEADLINE April 15, 2017 $ $ $ $ $ Checks to: CFRW Spring BOD Meeting NO REFUNDS AFTER APRIL 20,2017. TOTAL FOR ALL PAGES ATTACHED:$ HOTEL RESERVATIONS by April 10, 2017 directly with DOUBLETREE by Hilton - Santa Ana-Orange County Airport Hotel Address: 201 E. MacArthur Blvd. Santa Ana, CA PHONE: or or Use Reservation Code: CFR to ensure Conference RATE of $109 for Double or Single Room. Questions: Contact Registrar: Sherry Rallis at Sher.FRW@gmail.com or Print extra pages of this form if needed MAIL FORM WITH CHECK TO: REGISTRAR: SHERRY RALLIS 800 S. BEACH BLVD, SUITE B, LA HABRA, CA Revised 2/12/17/SR

4 201 East MacArthur Blvd, Santa Ana,California, 92707, USATEL: FAX: HOTEL INFORMATION Check-in: Smoking: Parking: 3:00 pm Non-Smoking Overnight Self Parking: $ % Non-Smoking Overnight Valet: $24.00 Check-out: Pets: 12:00 pm Service animals allowed: Yes Pets allowed: No AT A GLANCE Book a room at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Santa Ana Orange County Airport, where a friendly staff member is waiting to welcome you with a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie. Take advantage of the hotel business center, and stay connected with high-speed internet access and a spacious work desk in your guest room. Hold a meeting or event in one of five flexible event venues, with A/V equipment rental service available. Each spacious guest room includes a large plush-top bed, 37-inch HDTV, and a complimentary newspaper delivered on weekdays. Take advantage of the complimentary shuttle service that operates within a three-mile radius of our Orange County airport hotel, and explore the nearby cosmopolitan, pedestrian-friendly local area. Start your day with the Wake up DoubleTree Breakfast, and savor a signature omelet prepared in front of you by a trained chef. Exercise in the fully equipped modern fitness center, or unwind in the outdoor pool and whirlpool. What to do around here DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Santa Ana - Orange County Airport is located in a cosmopolitan, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood full of quiet coffee shops and small cafés. Venture further away and sunbathe on the beautiful Newport, Laguna, and Huntington beaches, located six miles from the hotel. Visit South Coast Plaza, an upscale shopping center that houses 250 designer retailers, including many ultra-luxury brands with very few worldwide boutiques. Dine in the plaza s elegant restaurants, and enjoy the valet parking and Concierge service. Sports fans watch games at Angel Stadium, home to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The train station by the stadium provides convenient access to the Disneyland Resort. Explore the Disneyland Park, or learn about the history and culture of California at Disney California Adventure Park.

5 AMENITIES AND SERVICES Our DoubleTree by Hilton hotel offers stylish guest rooms and comforting amenities. Enjoy our signature chocolate chip cookie, and know that this welcoming gift is only a taste of the warm, personal service you will experience at DoubleTree by Hilton. For Your Business Convenience Audio/Visual Equipment Rental Business Center Express Mail Modem Fax Photo Copying Service Meeting Rooms Printer For Your Comfort and Convenience Automated Teller (ATM) Baggage Storage Bar Area Electric Service Elevators Gift Shop Laundry/Valet Service Local Area Transportation Lounge Luggage Hold Multi-Lingual Staff Room Service Snack Shop For Your Fitness and Recreation Convenience Fitness Room Pool DIRECTIONS FROM THE 405 NORTH (FROM JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT) Take the 405 North to the 55 North. Exit the 1st exit at MacArthur Blvd. Turn left onto MacArthur Blvd. Turn right onto MacArthur Place. FROM THE 405 SOUTH (FROM LAX AIRPORT) Take the 405 South to the 55 North. Exit the 1st exit at MacArthur Blvd. Turn left onto MacArthur Blvd. Turn right onto MacArthur Place. FROM THE 5 SOUTH (FROM DISNEYLAND) Take the 5 South to the 55 South. Exit MacArthur Blvd. Turn Right onto MacArthur Blvd. Turn Right onto MacArthur Place. FROM THE 5 NORTH (FROM SAN DIEGO) Take the 5 North to the 55 South. Exit MacArthur Blvd. Turn Right onto MacArthur Blvd. Turn right onto MacArthur Place. Hotel located on corner of MacArthur Blvd and MacArthur Place.

6 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

7 CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN 2017 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: Cell: Is this a: renewal changing levels or new membership? If new or changing levels, name as it should appear on badge. Please make checks payable to: CFRW- LASOF Mail to: Cheryl Bluy, Chairman Bear Valley Road Hesperia, CA 92345

8 RESERVATION FORM AMBASSADOR EVENT FRIDAY, APRIL 28, :00-9:00 PM for Fun, food & cocktails (One free drink included) Ambassador Status Name Club Platinum No charge Golden Eagle No charge Golden Bear $20.00 Ambassador $25.00 Guest $ Ambassador Dues Total Grand Total Make check payable to: AMBASSADOR EVENT" Send Ambassador Event Reservation Form & check to: Cheryl Bluy Molino Drive Victorville, CA Save yourself a stamp and some time and combine this with your 2017 Ambassador payment.. You will be credited for this year's status for the event. Contact Cheryl Bluy, CFRW Ambassador Chairman at cherylbluy@gmail.com or (760) for more information about the Ambassador Event or your 2017 Ambassador status. Membership checks accepted at door. RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 12, 2017 Note: This reservation and payment is totally separate from the April ADVOCACY/SPRING Board of Directors and Conference Registration.

9 CFRW 2017 Spring/BOD Conference Santa Ana, CA April 28-29, 2017 ATTN: Southern Division Club Presidents & Members Support the California Federation Of Republican Women WE NEED AS MANY CLUBS AND INDIVIDUALS AS POSSIBLE TO DONATE BASKETS WITH A VALUE OF $50 OR MORE If you would like to Contribute to a Silent Auction Please call Sue Blair at Let s show our proud support of the California Federation Sue Blair CFRW Ways & Means SBlair9821@aol.com

10 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.

11 2017 CFRW Spring Workshops-FRIDAY Sign up on your Club s Registration Form April 28, 2017 MAKE MEMBERSHIP GREAT AGAIN! 2:00-3:00PM Let s follow President Trump s lead to Make America Great Again by Making our Federation Membership Great Again! Join us for this workshop to Build Your Membership Toolbox with more methods and ideas for your Membership Events, Recruitment and Publicity. Bring your Membership VP, Membership Secretary, Officers, Events-Chair, President, and EVERYONE who cares about making your Club s membership great. Questions: Contact Facilitator: Rosalia Zamora Home (760) or cell (760) or Rosalia1947@att.net CARING FOR AMERICA! 3:15-4:15PM Let s create an action plan for YOUR CLUB and set goals for Community Fused Action in your town, state and nation! We ll help your club enrich the projects you already do, expand the scope or enthusiasm & publicity, & get you ready for our state & national awards packets! Bring your idea fairy, your questions and your goals for 2017 and beyond What legacy or community care branding do you envision for your club? Can t wait till April 28 th? Download & Preview CFA docs:1: visit NFRW.org, click 2: Login,click 3: Member Center, click 4: Digital Resource Library. click 5: CFA Awards. 2: For CALIFORNIA FORMS PREP: visit CFRW.org, click on PROGRAMS, click on Caring for America, download & bring to the workshop: For Questions: Contact Facilitator: Sherry Rallis Sher.FRW@gmail.com

12 2017 CFRW Advocacy workshop, Board of Directors Meeting/Conference SAVE THE DATE: April 28 (Friday), & 29 (Saturday) ON THE MOVE DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Ana-Orange County Airport 201 East MacArthur Blvd. Santa Ana, CA Special room rate: $109+tax (Group Code: CFR) To make reservations: or SPECIAL POLITICAL ACTIVITY Maryanne Hedstrom, Sandy Pope, Shirley Mark and Nam-Yong Horn will lead members to the Famous South Coast Plaza Mall to make a political statement in support of President Trump s daughter, Ivanka. We ll meet at the hotel lobby at 4:00 PM on Thursday, make our plans and take the hotel shuttle or drive ourselves to Bloomingdale s (they feature Ivanka s fashions) where we will do some shopping and then stroll through Nordstrom s, Macy s etc with our Bloomingdale s bags, etc. This will be great fun for all of us. Make California Red! ADVOCAY WORKSHOPS CFRW President Shirley Mark is planning an excitingly informative program with great presenters. More details will be in the Call to Conference Package BANQUET A very rewarding banquet program featuring a special preview of a PG-13 movie (scheduled for release in the fall) on Saturday with movie producer and director John Sullivan, known for movies 2016, America, and others. John Sullivan will also discuss how to help President Trump s agenda and how we can use the media to promote ourselves. Any questions, please contact: Nam-Yong Horn, CFRW Vice President So./Conference Chair nyhorn@yahoo.com or (951) MAKING CALIFORNIA GREAT AGAIN