GALVESTON REPUBLICAN WOMEN INFORMED, INVOLVED & MAKING A DIFFERENCE Since 1955 Senate District 14 TFRW Region V **John Tower Award 2014-15 Irene Henry, Newsletter Editor **Yolanda Waters, GRW Woman of Distinction Award 2017 www.galvestonstonrepublicanwomen.com AUGUST 2018 ISSUE Summer Break is coming to a close and GRW is BACK IN ACTION. Our Board and Committees have been busy planning exciting programs for the upcoming months. Read What s Happening. GRW & GALVESTON PACHYDERM CLUB hosted a JOINT MIXER AUGUST 16 at B JIGGERS -HOLIDAY INN SEAWALL. Members and guests enjoyed an evening of appetizers, beverages, music (by The Line UP)& good conversation.. Political advertising paid for by Galveston Rep Women PAC Tina Kirbie, Treasurer - 908 Layfair Place, Friendswood 77546. Contributions are not federal tax deductible as charitable contributions. Corporate Contributions Are Not Permitted. Please Join Us Galveston Republican Women Salute Our Founding Fathers Friday, September 21, 2018 6:00 9:00 p.m. Hotel Galvez 2024 Seawall Blvd, Galveston Honoring Jeannie Koenig Keynote Speaker Jacquie Baly President, Baly Projects, Media Analyst and Co-Host, KRIV s The Round UP Speaker Congressman Randy Weber 6:00 7:00 p.m. VIP Reception Hosted Bar East Parlor 7:00 9:30 p.m.: Dinner Veranda/Terrace Room Cash Bar RSVP by September 1, 2018 Business Attire Fostering loyalty to and supporting the Republican Party since 1955 (More Details on Page Two
The Galveston Republican Women are hosting their annual event Honoring Founding Fathers, Friday, September 21, 2018, at the Hotel Galvez, and we would be honored if you would agree to serve on the Host Committee. The primary annual fundraiser for GRW, proceeds benefit the GRW PAC fund. Host Committee members are required to purchase at least one ticket and to attend the event if possible. Member s tickets range in price from $250 per person (dinner and VIP Reception) to $100 per person (dinner only), and tables may be sponsored: $5,000 (Table of 10 VIP Reception, dinner, and Celebrity Guest seated at table), $2,500 (Table of 8, VIP Reception and dinner), and $1,500 (Table of 8, dinner only). Non Member s tickets range from $125 (dinner only) to $275 (VIP Reception and dinner). A memorable evening, the event will open with a VIP Reception, 5:30 pm, honoring VIP Celebrity Guests and keynote speaker, followed by dinner and keynote address. Keynote speakers are U.S. Congressman Randy Weber and Mistress of Ceremony Jacquie Baly, TV & Radio Personality and Governmental Relations Expert. Opportunities to host a table at different levels are offered and primary sponsors will host a Celebrity Guest at their table. Our Celebrity Guests will be elected officials at all levels of government. The planning committee has a few surprises that will be revealed throughout the event guaranteed to make it an evening to remember. Your support will ensure our success. Acceptances must be received by September 1st to be listed on the program. The Host Committee will have access to photo opportunities, be acknowledged at the event and in the program. Kindly respond to: mj@mjnpr.com Thank you for your consideration. Can we count on your support? Tina Kirbie Mary Jo Naschke Cathy Frederickson Event Co-Chair Event Co-Chair GRW President
Congratulations to GRW Member and Past President, Yolanda Waters on her recent election to Galveston County Republican Party Precinct Chair. Please read her message below. Fellow Republicans I am humbled and honored to announce that on August 1, 2018, I was unanimously elected as Chair of the Galveston County Republican Party. I want to thank the precinct chairs (County Executive Committee) and our State Republican Executive Committeeman J. T. Edwards and Committeewoman Tanya Robertson for their support. I embrace the newly adopted bylaws and the formation of a Steering Committee (now known as the Officials Committee). I view the changes in the bylaws as an opportunity for our county party to function more like a corporation with a CEO and Board of Directors. I believe this will instill teamwork and the precinct chairs have already committed to working together, as we move our party forward! Folks, we have less than 90 days to Get out the Vote for Congressman Randy Weber, Representative Dr. Gregg Bonnen, Representative-Elect Mayes Middleton, and Judge Kerri Foley. These candidates have Democrat opponents and we will need everyone s help to make sure they are elected! The Grand Opening of our Republican Headquarters in Galveston is Thursday, September 6 th, 7:00 p.m. at the Hatmaker Center. We are looking at another possible center in League City. Further announcements will be made in the next few weeks. KEEP GALVESTON RED! Yolanda Waters Chair, Galveston County Republican Party
OFFICERS 2018 President Cathy Frederickson 409-996-5823 zincdoc2@gmail.com 1st Vice President- Programs Mary Jo Naschke 409-762-3930 mj@mjnpr.com 2nd Vice President-Campaign/Legislative PAC Chairwoman Joyce Bell 832-443-2831 joycebell309@aol.com 3 rd Vice President- Public Relations Jo Anne Helmer 409-539-5606 joannehelmer8772@comcast.net Corresponding & Recording Secretary Chris Kinard 281-785-7614 texmasbabe@yahoo.com Treasurer Tina Kirbie 281-482-2786 rkirbie@comcast.net Immediate Past President Dr. Yolanda Waters 409-655-5055 yoewaters@aol.com President Emeritus Rose Farmer 409-763-2261 CHAIRPERSONS 2017 STANDING COMMITTEES Parliamentarian Marilyn Harris 713-256-4767 homefree9990@yahoo.com CALENDAR OF EVENTS September 7: Clear Creek RW 11:30 am 1:00 p.m. LaBrisa Mexican Restaurant, League City, TX Featured Speaker: State Rep. Greg Bonnen September 21: Galveston Republican Women 6:00 9:00 p.m. Salute Our Founding Fathers Dinner Fundraiser Hotel Galvez, Galveston, TX September 26: Bay Area Republican Women 11:00 am Luncheon Meeting - Bay Oaks Country Club, 14545 Bay Oaks Blvd. Houston, TX 2 nd and 4 th Thursdays: Galveston Island Pachyderm Club Mario s Restaurant on the Seawall - Galveston 11:30 a.m. Buffet 12:00 p.m. Program October 3-5th: TFRW 32 nd Biennial Convention Moody Gardens Hotel Galveston, Texas Galveston Republican Women galvestonrepublicanwomen.com Texas Federation of RW www.tfrw.org National Federation of RW www.nfrw.org Greater Houston Council of Federated RW Delegate
CHAIRPERSONS 2018 SPECIAL COMMITTEES Audit Committee Kay Terry 409-739-1065 kayterry22@gmail.com Awards & Nominations Marilyn Harris 713-256-4767 homefree9990@yahoo.com Betty Henry (cell) 817-996-3452 bettylou71842@att.net Irene Henry 281-844-0598 irenem.henry@sbcglobal.net Bylaws Revisions& Historian Jeannie Koenig 512-567-8975 lloyd.koenig@sbcglobal.net Chaplain Betty Henry (cell) 817-996-3452 bettylou71842@att.net Fundraising Chairwomen Tina Kirbie 281-482-2786 rkirbie@comcast.net Mary Jo Naschke 409-762-3930 mj@mjnpr.com Hospitality Janice Broussard 281-352-6848 janice_broussard@sbcglobal.net Membership Brenda Trouchesset 409-925-8371 bltroche@verizon.net Website & Newsletter Editor Irene Henry, Editor 281-844-0598 irenem.henry@sbcglobal.net Photographer Fran Card 409-632-0400 pelicanway88@att.net Outreach Program Co-Chairs Beth Bullock/Wallie Womack 409-526-9554/ 832-724-5007 bethmbullock@aol.com/wgw29@me.com Galveston Republican Women 135 MEMBERS STRONG NEW MEMBER INCENTIVE Join NOW and enjoy membership benefits for the Sep 21st Fundraiser. VOLUNTEER HOURS WE NEED YOUR VOLUNTEER HOURS! THEIR EASY TO SUBMIT JUST: Send your name, email and number of hours to Joyce Bell - joycebell309@aol.com. HOURS THAT COUNT: Preparation (delegate training or planning meetings) Travel time (to and from) Sessions (the general sessions on the floor) Events: Republican events for your county or state, for candidates, mixers, etc. Treasurer s Report Tina Kirbie, GRW Treasurer GRW ending bank balance: July 31st, 2018 - $51,628.56 GET OUT THE VOTE Ways YOU can help get out the vote for our Republican Candidates: block walking, phone calling, placing signs, meet n greets and more. Galveston Republican Center opens September 6 th, 7:00pm at the Hatmaker Center. Invitations will be coming soon. Help our candidates WIN THE UPCOMING ELECTION. Dinesh D'Souza s new film, Death of a Nation, is now playing in a theater near you! This is a must see! With the midterm election fast approaching we must unite to educate and spread the truth to all Americans.
GRW Members Chris Kinard, Brenda Weber and Gina Spagnolia pictured below with Speaker Paul Ryan and Judy McCarthy (wife of Majority Whip, Kevin McCarthy) Chris Kinard & Brenda Weber Speaker Paul Ryan Judy McCarthy (center) First Ladies Luncheon Library of Congress Reception State Republican Convention Republican National Committeewoman Toni Anne Dashiell and Governor Greg Abbott Celia Abbott, Keynote speaker TFRW Luncheon State Republican Convention A group of GRW ladies recently gathered for a Workshop Meeting, hosted by Jeannie Koenig. Discussions included the upcoming GRW Dinner/Fundraiser and Get Out The Vote. Fresh ideas, enthusiasm and energy filled the room. They left more than ever Ready For Action and ready to Spread Their Enthusiasm and Determination to others in support of GRW AND our Republican candidates. Attendees: GRW President Cathy Frederickson, Board members Joyce Bell, Tina Kirbie and JoAnne Helmer; Past Presidents Jeannie Koenig and Betty Henry; GRW members Janice Broussard, Mosette Davis, Irene Henry, Jane Rigsby, Brenda Trochesset,
GRW-PAC MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION 2019 Dues for the 2019 Membership Year are payable NOW. Please complete the membership information and return this form with your check payable to GRW-PAC to: Tina Kirbie 908 Layfair Place Friendswood, Texas 77546 (No business/corporate checks please) Name Spouse Address City and State Zip Code Contact Phone # Senate District # Employer Occupation E-mail Newsletters are sent electronically. Select Type of Membership: Regular Member ($35) Associate Member ($15) 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: E-mail List TFRW Submission #