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ARW is ‘Dark’ during July, August
When we hold our monthly meetings they are held at:
Briarwood Country Club 135th Avenue & Meeker Blvd - Sun City
West, AZ.
Registration – 10:45a.m.; Lunch / Meeting Begins at 11:30am
Note: Thank you for adhering to Briarwood’s dress code of NO
JEANS.
Reservation Deadline: noon on Friday before the luncheon. Event
is for adults only - no children.
$17.00 includes lunch menu choices listed below Please make your
check payable to ARW, before arriving; if cash, exact amount
preferred; NO CREDIT CARDS
Any member cancelling beyond the deadline is expected to pay.
Reservation must be received by Friday prior to meeting. If you
aren’t contacted by an ARW luncheon representative for your lunch
order, please email [email protected]
or contact Cheryl Shocklie, 623-773-9698 or Penny Murphy,
623-487-5480.
Submitted by Bev Bair, ARW Newsletter Editor [email protected] --
phone: 623.255.5352
J u l y 2 012 N ews l et t e r
ARW is an organization of Republican
Women of various races, ages and
creeds who believe in the Republican
philosophy of smaller government,
less taxation and more personal
freedom.
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A Message From
President Shirley McFerran
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Hi everyone,
Since we cannot take a walk unless it is 6:00am, I must assume
we are experiencing another “wonderful” Phoenix summer.
I am sorry I was not able to attend ARW’s first June luncheon
meeting. I heard the meeting was a huge success and everyone
enjoyed the main Speaker, State Treasurer Doug Ducey and also the
other speakers.
I must admit that when ARW members are called upon to give from
the heart, you never fail to perform brilliantly. Pat Pryhuber, our
new Caring for America Chair, informed me that she was extremely
pleased with the nonperishable food all of you brought. Pat is
doing such a great job and look forward to her next project for ARW
in September.
For members who were not able to make the AzFRW Summer meeting,
the feedback I received was that it was a huge success. There will
be a fall meeting and, if at all possible, do try to make it. There
will be information forthcoming as to the exact date and place the
meeting will be held. It is such a great learning experience and
loads of fun. Unfortunately I was not able to make that meeting but
I do look forward to the Fall meeting.
I sincerely wish all of you a really great summer and look
forward to seeing you when the lunch-eons start again in September.
Lots of exciting things coming up for the balance of the year,
wonderful speakers, introducing new officers, the Christmas party,
wow, can hardly wait for the summer to be over just thinking about
all the fun activities coming up.
The Biggest Tax Increase in History: by Jan Martinson, 1st Vice
President
The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Obamacare is an act of
deception. It is simply a massive tax in-
crease. We the American people have been deceived in ways that
nobody contemplated. There is NO limit on
the federal government’s ability to tax. The Internal Revenue
Service has just become Barack Obama’s domestic
army. These are the words of Rush Limbaugh.
The only way to get rid of Obama’s healthcare overhaul, is via
the ballet box. That is to get rid of
Obama! The decision makes Obamacare a tax increase that falls
primarily on young people and poor people who
can’t afford it. With Medicaid provisions struck down,
government will not be there to help middle and low-
income families who have to pay a huge percentage of their
income for insurance or pay a large fine.
The only way left to prevent Obamacare from taking effect is to
repeal it. And that’s not going to hap-
pen if we elect the same people to office, who voted for it in
the first place. It is not only our mission as Republi-
can women to vote in a new President but to hold the majority in
the house and get the majority back in the
Senate. We women have got to stand strong and do all that we can
to get out the vote and talk to our Independ-
ent friends. We need signs in our yards and telephone calls to
our friends and relatives in our home states to
make sure they are doing all that they can do to help turn this
mess around. Just think, if every Republican lady
in the USA gave $10.00 to the GOP, we would have more than
enough money to counteract the negative ads
running on TV. I know this has been a long article, but ladies,
we have got to do it one more time!
GOD BLESS AMERICA
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NOMINATING COMMITTEE FORMED -- NEEDS YOUR HELP:
CONTACT THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE IN WRITING IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO
SERVE AS AN OFFICER. THE DEADLINE IS AUGUST 15, 2010.
The Nominating Committee will be meeting this summer. If you are
interested in serving as an officer for Arrowhead Republican Women,
please contact one of the committee members.
All officer positions will be filled, President, 1st Vice
President, 2nd Vice President, 3rd Vice President, Sec-retary,
Treasurer and 2 Members-at-Large. All positions are for a one year
term.
The job descriptions are listed in your Membership Directory
beginning on page 21, Article VI,
or you may contact any member of the Nominating Committee if you
have questions for a more in-depth description. The success of our
Club depends on each member; have a great summer,
The Nominating Committee for 2012
Barb [email protected], 623-444-8898;
Karen Hartman, no email, 623-566-3447
Lois Smith, no email, 623-825-4308
The AzFRW Summer Meeting in Prescott was wonderful! Our speakers
and workshops were all fabulous as were the Silent Auction and club
vendors... special thanks to hosting Regions V & VII for a
great job!
PLAN TO ATTEND
The AzFRW Fall State Meeting in Tucson - Sheraton Grant
Hotel
Oct 12-13…(Mark your calendar)
mailto:[email protected]
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MEMBERSHIP ‘MUSINGS’ FROM 2nd V.P., Lezlee Alexander
Hello, friends!
Thanks to all that attended our June meeting, introducing an
extension into our ARW year! It was well attended, consistent with
our usual meetings, and the program speaker, Mr. Doug Ducey, was
very informative. Speaking of informative, what a treat to have
political candidates coming to us to tell us about themselves to
help us make informed voting decisions! With them lingering for
lunch, what an opportunity to ask any questions we may have. This
is the kind of stuff where you appreciate being an Arrowhead
Republican Woman!
ARW received two new Members in June – one technically a late
renewal to ARW but “new” in the eyes of AzFRW and NFRW. We’re up to
116 in ARW! We have 18 associate memberships and 98 full
memberships – congratulations!
June’s membership prize announcements will be at the September
meeting where we’ll thank our member bringing the most guests to
the June meeting and for having sponsored the most new mem-bers
since March! Our winners didn’t attend the June luncheon, so
they’ll be much more properly acknowledged at our next meeting.
The state membership report received at the Summer AzFRW Meeting
was quite interesting. ARW is on track with returning to last
year’s membership numbers. Of particular note, we’re doing great in
gathering new members! However, we have quite a bit of work to do
in retention. Our numbers should improve with the 3rd quarter
report that will be sent very shortly, but, based on October
through March information (1/2 of the year according to AzFRW and
NFRW), we had a 74% return rate. We mostly seem to take our time
getting memberships renewed. Your membership “year” runs January 1
– December 31. We begin beating the drums for you to renew early
starting in October. The last quarter of our calendar year is
actually the first quarter of the Federated year for us to
recapture members. You can plan on regular messages going out this
fall asking for your renewal!
Retention brings to mind another important but difficult
consideration. Each and every one of you is an important part of
our club. YOU help shape the direction of the group – what we
support, activities, programs – the works. If you have suggestions
of ways to improve ARW, your Executive Board is ALL EARS! Is ARW
meeting your needs as a Republican Woman? Are there things you
would like to see us consider doing? Is voter registration
important to you and we should be “out there” as a group? Is
educating our children in Americanism and supporting scholarships
the key to our success as Republicans – growing the next
generation? Do you want more information about what YOU can do to
change the politics and policies of our government? Do you most
enjoy hearing our candidates speak and the Programs offered?
What is ARW to YOU and are we meeting your needs? We want to
know. We’re listening! Also, bear in mind, with all of your
wonderful suggestions – we’re counting on YOU to make a difference
and HELP make your vision a reality. Thanks for being here!
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Arrowhead Republican Women
CLUB MEETING MINUTES
Briarwood Country Club -- June 12, 2012
Call to Order: Jan Martinson, 1st Vice President, called the
meeting to order at 11:30 A.M.
Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance: Chaplain Gayle Salter
gave the Invocation and Arizona State Treasurer Doug Ducey led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of
America.
President McFerran: Jan Martinson announced that President
McFerran is absent because of medical problems. It is the duty of
the 1st Vice President to perform the duties of the President in
her absence.
Welcome: Jan welcomed the guests who introduced themselves.
2nd Vice President/Membership: Lezlee Alexander, 2nd VP and
Membership Chairman, reported 96 active mem-bers and 18 associate
members.
Minutes: The minutes of April 11, 2012 were approved as
published.
Treasurer: In a written report Treasurer Judi Bourd reported a
bank balance of $6,343.98 as of May 31, 2012. To be reimbursed for
the AzFRW State Meeting she requested a copy of the submitted
registration form.
Candidates: The following candidates gave brief
presentations.
Arizona Senator Judy Burges
Phil Lovas- Rep LD 22
Jeanette DeBriel-Rep LD22,
David Livingston-Rep LD22
Jean McGrath-County Board of Supervisors,
Tracy Livingston-Peoria School Board
Speaker: Arizona State Treasurer Doug Ducey
Nominating Committee: Barbara Grosskopf, Karen Hartman and Lois
Smith were elected to serve on the Nomi-nating Committee for the
2013 officers.
Jan Martinson reported she is working on the speaker for
September. She is trying to book Governor Brewer for November to
install our new officers for 2013.
Announcements:
Pat Pryhuber is the new Caring for America Chairman.
The Newsletter will be published in July and August.
Keep track of your volunteer hours during the summer months.
Jan Martinson will carry the proxy for President McFerran at the
State meeting in Prescott,
and also will be selling jewelry, First Aid Kits, tote bags,
etc.
Adjourn: 1:30 P.M.
Submitted by Jan Hermsmeuer
Secretary
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Lesko Legislative Update
Hello Ladies,
My family has moved to Peoria because the Independent
Redistricting Commission cut me out of my old district by 6 blocks.
When it gets cooler, I'll have to invite you ladies to my new
place. It is north of Cactus and just west of 67th Ave. It has a
great back yard for a party!
I am deeply disappointed about the Obamacare ruling by the
Supreme Court. I feel like we just keep losing our Country a little
bit at a time. Although it would be easy to sit around and be
depressed, we need to really start working hard for Romney. I am
more concerned than ever what the next 4 years will look like with
an Obama Presidency.
It is clearer and clearer that the Obama administration wants to
eventually make illegals citizens in order to vote for him and
other Democrats. Recently, Obama bypassed Congress and chose to
ignore immigration law by dictating that young illegals could stay
in the Country legally. Before that, he and Napolitano determined
without Congressional approval, that only illegals with other
criminal charges would be pursued and deported. The federal
government is even suing us over Arizona's law that requires ID
when registering to vote. If you remember, this was a voter
initiative passed by a vast majority of Arizonans and has been
working well. We can not let this man stay in power.
Lastly, I have two Democrat opponents in my race for re-election
and I could use your help. I have already heard one of them, Carol
Lokare, attack me on a radio program and claim some totally
inaccurate things. My opponents are using Clean Election funding. I
am not. Please send contributions payable to Re-Elect Debbie Lesko
to P.O. Box 6693 Glendale, AZ 85312. I'd greatly appreciate it!
Thank you,
House Majority Whip Debbie Lesko State Representative, New
Legislative District 21
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Other Arizona Republican Party meetings:
Legislative District 22 - Contact: www.azld4gop.org or Eric
Morganl [email protected]. Republi-can General meeting held
every third Monday, at 6:30 PM, Union Hills Country Club, 9845 W.
Union Hills, Sun City. Legislative District 21 - Meets every 3rd
Thursday at 7pm Plaza Del Rio Community Center, 13215 N. 94th Dr.,
Peoria 85381. Contact Lisa Gray 623-322-5101, [email protected],
www.ld9.org. Legislative District 12 - Meets 2nd Monday of mo., 6pm
social, Wigwam, 300 W. Wigwam Blvd, Litchfield Park 85340. Contact
Rhonda King 623-640-3742, [email protected].
Sun City West Republican Club- President Ray Rodes 623-214-4873-
1st Saturday of each month, 8 AM-10AM, Quail Room of the Foundation
Building, 14465 RH Johnson Blvd., will hold July and August
meet-ings. Sun City Grand Republican Interest Group - Meets fourth
Saturday of each month, 9AM, Chaparral Ctr.. Pima Rm. Their email
is [email protected]. Contact President Ralph Wirebaugh
- 623-584-3898.
Sun City Republican Club - Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at
7pm, Sundial Recreation Center,
14810 N. 103rd Ave. Contact Lisa Gray, 623.322.5101,
[email protected] www.SunCityGOPClub.com
NFRW National Convention: Desert Ridge Marriott - Phoenix, AZ.
Year - 2015 AzFRW Fall Meeting - Sheraton Grant Hotel, Tucson -
October 12/13
For the latest Arizona Federation of Republican Women (AzFRW)
Information, award forms, information club newsletters, event
photos,
candidate profiles:
For National Political Briefing as well as other information,
log onto
National Federation of Republican Women’s web site:
County Republican Party: 623-977-4532
State Republican Party: 602– 957-7770
If you ever are concerned about or want to know the details of
any par-
ticular bill you can find out at Thomas.loc.gov and get the
information.
Web site Wisdom &
Meeting Opportunities
http://www.MaricopaGOP.org
http://www.AZGOP.org
http://www.Thomas.loc.gov
http://www.AzFRW.com
http://www.nfrw.org
http://www.AzFRW.com
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Just One State, this is only one State; what an eye opener!
From the Los Angeles Times Newspaper
1. 40% of all workers in Los Angeles County ( Los Ange-les
County has 10.2 million people) are working for cash and not paying
taxes. This is because they are
predominantly illegal aliens working without a green card.
2. 95% of warrants for murder in Los Angeles are for
illegal aliens. 3. 75% of people on the most-wanted list in Los
Angeles
are illegal aliens. 4. Over 2/3 of all births in Los Angeles
County are to ille-gal alien Mexicans on Medi-Cal, whose births
were paid
for by taxpayers.
5. Nearly 35% of all inmates in California detention centers are
Mexican nationals here illegally.
6. Over 300,000 illegal aliens in Los Angeles County are living
in garages.
7. The FBI reports half of all gang members in Los Angeles are
most likely illegal aliens from south of the border. ]
8. Nearly 60% of all occupants of HUD properties are
illegal.
9. 21 radio stations in Los Angeles are Spanish speaking.
10. In Los Angeles County 5.1 million people speak English, 3.9
million speak Spanish. (There are 10.2 million people in Los
Angeles County .) (All 10 of the above statements are from the Los
Angeles Times)
Less than 2% of illegal aliens are picking our crops, but 29%
are on welfare. Over 70% of the United States ' annual population
growth (and over 90% of California , Florida , and New York )
results from immigration. 29% of inmates in federal prisons are
illegal aliens.
We are a bunch of fools for letting this continue!
HOW CAN YOU HELP? Pass this information on to at least two other
people. 100 would be even better.
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2011 ARW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
President Shirley McFerran 623.322.9336 [email protected]
1st V.P. Jan Martinson (Programs) 623.546.3753
[email protected]
2nd V.P. Lezlee Alexander (Membership 602.354.5224
[email protected]
3rd V.P. Bonnie Hochberg (Ways & Means) 623.547.6776
[email protected]
Secretary Jan Hermsmeyer 623.584.6309 [email protected]
Treasurer Judi Bourd 623.433.9449 [email protected]
Mem./Lrg. Bev Bair 623.255.5352 [email protected]
Mem./Lrg. Kathy Gans 602.792.5802 [email protected]
Mem./Lrg. Irene Parker 623.328.7560 [email protected]
ARW REPUBLICAN WOMEN COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Achievement Awards Jan Hermsmeyer 623.584.6309 [email protected]
Americanism Pat Pryhuber 623-884-7220 [email protected]
ARW Auditor Marilyn Sage 623.975.1792 [email protected]
Budget Committee Pat Lutes 623.584.7326
[email protected]
By-laws Committee Jan Hermsmeyer 623.584.6309 [email protected]
Campaign Annette McHugh 602.670.7124
[email protected]
Caring For America Pat Pryhuber 623-884-7220 [email protected]
Chaplain Gayle Salter 623.975.0353 [email protected]
Correspd. Secretary Judy Blackburn 623.544.4348
[email protected]
50/50 Drawing Lois Smith 623.825.4308
Historian/Photos Dora Sextro 623.214.3959 [email protected]
Legislation Debbie Lesko 623.878.9761 [email protected]
Literacy Annette McHugh 623.670.7124
[email protected]
Luncheons/ Cheryl Shocklie 623.773.9698 [email protected]
Reservations Penny Murphy 623.487.5480 [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Bev Bair 623.255.5352 [email protected]
Parliamentarian Jan Hermsmeyer 623.584.6309 [email protected]
Publicity Frosty Taylor 928.684.1221 [email protected]
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