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Next MeetingNext Meeting

Wednesday, January 17, 2018Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Houston Racquet Club, 10709 Memorial Drive, Houston TX

11:00 AM Registration

11:30 AM Program and Lunch

RSVP on the website or mailto:president@villagerepublicanwomen.org

Or 713-963-9805

Lunch $25.00 No lunch $5.00

(Pay with credit card on line or cash only at the meeting)

All Attendees must RSVP by Friday, January 12th Before 12:00 NOON

Please notify us of dietary restrictions when RSVP

*No-Shows will be billed*

Complimentary Valet Parking

January 2018

SPEAKER Dr. Robin Armstrong

Republican National Committeeman

“The RNC and the Trump Presidency”

Robin Armstrong was elected as the National Committeeman from Texas in June of 2012. He is a politician and physician who served as vice chairman of the Republican Party of Texas from 2006-2010. Dr. Armstrong has a B.S. in microbiology from Texas A&M University and an M.D. from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He did his residency in internal medicine and is on the staff of the Mainland Medical Center in Texas City, TX.

Dr. Armstrong has been active in both politics and his community. He has travelled on missionary journeys to Africa and Nicaragua and worked in inner city and youth ministries in addition to leading a men’s Bible study group. His activities in grassroots Republican politics include serving as a city chair, an election judge, a precinct chair, a poll watcher, a convention delegate, a Senatorial District Convention chairman, the State Republican Executive committeeman for Texas Senate District 11 and most recently, the Vice Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. Dr. Armstrong and his wife Martha, who is also a medical doctor, have four sons, Daniel, Gabriel, Joshua and Noah.

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Happy New Year everyone as we welcome in 2018! Hope you had wonderful holidays and are getting back to work well rested. Thankfully, we are also welcome the long- awaited TAX REFORM BILL which was passed just before Christmas. The Country we love so much has made history with it’s passage after being advocated for by Conservatives for many years. But it won’t be smooth sailing next year with the Congressional election upon us. There are 10 Liberal Senators up for re-election in states where President Trump won and we can help…there will be phone banks and direct mail that we can be involved in to make sure these Liberal Senators do not get re-elected. Get involved in Harris County and don’t let Harris County turn into San Francisco, remember if Harris County goes Blue, Texas goes Blue and there will not be a Republican elected in Texas in the future. Help us send the Democrats a message and don’t let that happen, let’s affect the entire coun-try from right here in Texas. Stay busy working for Republicans in Houston. One thing we can do is attend TFRW Leadership Day Saturday, January 27, 2018 in Aus-tin. What a great way to pick up ideas that help us run our clubs so our members know what they are to do to support our Republican Candidates and Elected Officials and how to do it. It’s not too late if you find you now are able to attend the Greater Houston Council’s 55th year Anniversary Celebration on Jan 5, 2018, see the flyer in this NL and just call me to tell me you can attend and bring your check that day. We have such a fun luncheon planned you won’t want to miss it. Robin Armstrong who is our National Committeeman, will be speaking at our next meeting on the 17th. He will update us on the DC ‘swamp’ and tell us how we can help drain it. A great speaker with good information. I am so excited to be Village’s new President even though I realize I can not adequately fill the capable shoes (literally) of former President Buffie Ingersoll who, with her great ideas kept us busy every month slaying Democrats. Don’t go far, Buffie, we want to hear from you.

Cheryl Dalton

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Get Fired Up!

Leadership Day

January 27, 2018

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Sheraton Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center

1101 Woodlawn Avenue

Georgetown, Texas 78628

737-444-2700

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Please click on the link below for membership application http://villagerepublicanwomen.org/membership-application/

Adver4tising Opportunity

Village Republican Women is in the process of updating the 2018 directory We would like to offer you the opportunity to purchase an ad.

We appreciate your support in the past and hope you will again place an ad. Our group is one of the largest and most active in Texas.

The ad sizes and prices are as follows: Half Page 3.5 inches tall X 4.5 inches wide: $100 Full Page 7.0 inches tall X 4.5 inches wide: $200

The deadline for submission is March 16, 2018.

All pictures and ads must be pre-sized to fit the space. Your ad price is the same for color as for black and white.

Please email the ad to Beverly Roberts, bjuhlmer47@gmail.com

Mail your check, payable to VRW PAC Village Republican Women

PO Box 79924 Houston TX 77279

Welcome New Members

Kathryn Boatman Stacey Bond

Judge Harvey Brown Casey Carpenter

Judge Sheri Y. Dean Judge Kristin Guiney

Patsy Lanclos Justice Russell Lloyd

Barbara E, Miller Barbara Southwell

Erin Swanson

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November 15, 2017 General Meeting Minutes by Fran Marintsch

Meeting was called to order at 11:32 A.M. by President Buffie Ingersoll. Ms. Cheryl Dalton, Chaplain, read the Gettysburg Address and said the invocation. The United States of America and Texas flags were presented by members of the Spring Branch VFW Post 8790. This was followed by the Pledges led by Ms. Mary Grace Landrum (Americanism Chair). The VFW Post 8790 Bugler played “Taps” to honor members of our Armed Forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Ms. Sharon Mills presented the “American Minute” and spoke about the history of Veterans’ Day. She also shared the words to the “American Tears” song. President Buffie Ingersoll welcomed everyone to the General Meeting and introduced the veterans, guests, elected officials, candidates and visitors. President’s Report: President Ingersoll discussed the recent election and reported on her visit to the TriCo Republican Wom-en’s Club in Katy which now has 41 members. The minutes were approved as reported and the Treasurer’s Budget Report will be filed as stated. Programs: Ms. Kathaleen Wall announced that the speaker for the January General Meeting will be Mr. Robin Armstrong from the Republican National Committee. He will speak about competitive races across the United States in upcoming elections. He will also give an update on health care policy.

Membership: President Ingersoll reported that VRW has completed the 2017 membership drive and has started collecting membership forms and dues for 2018. In the past two years, full membership has increased from 116 members to 180 full mem-bers. Associate membership has risen from 21 to 45 associate members. She thanked Ms. Eleanor White and her committee for their efforts. Ways and Means: Ms. Nancy Scott reminded the attendees that the VRW Christmas Party will be December 3rd. T-shirts depicting the controversy of football players who kneel during the National Anthem will be sold at the party for $15.00. Community Outreach: President Ingersoll spoke about Community Outreach coordinated by Ms. Lucretia Shaver. She shared that a lot of good work was done throughout the past two years. Children’s Assessment Center: President Ingersoll shared that Houston is the #1 headquarter working on sexual exploitation and human trafficking. There will be a training session on January 17th for those who would like to volunteer. Volunteers are needed for the appointment check-in so volunteers can escort the children to their appointments. Volunteers are also needed for the playroom. Ms. Robyn Harrison spoke about the C.A.C. Volunteers are also needed for the C.A.C Christmas Party on December 11th. Ms. Carolyn Hodges spoke about the nomination of Ms. Lo Wallace for the Legacy Award at the recent TFRW Convention. Ms. Hodges gave a short biography of Ms. Wallace. New Business: By-Law Changes The proposal to amend Article 5 Section 2 was withdrawn due to possible non-compliance with TRFW by-law requirements. Current Standing Rule 26: The wording for the first two sentences is “To ensure proper accounting procedures, members shall pay cash for regular meeting lunches. No checks or credit cards are accepted….” Proposed Standing Rule 26: “The form of payment for meeting lunches shall be cash at the meeting or by credit card on-line.” Current Standing Rule 29A: “There shall be no debit or credit card issued on any account.” Proposed Action: Eliminate the current 29A and re-number the current parts B, C and D to A, B and C. The motion to accept the changes as stated was made by Ms. Rajada Fleming and seconded by Ms. Mary Grace Landrum. The vote was unanimous to approve the two standing rule changes. Meeting was adjourned at 12:10 PM. Ms. Wall introduced three speakers. Ms. Kelly Raley spoke about “Helping A Hero” which is an organization that helps wound-ed veterans with new home assistance. Ms. Mea Williams spoke about “Grace After Fire” which is an organization that helps women veterans with resources such as counseling, access to community resources and retreats. Ms. Leslie May from the Harris County Republican Party spoke about her view of the Republican Party. Ms. Wall presented Ms. Raley and Ms. Williams with $500 checks to help their organizations on behalf of VRW. President Ingersoll announced that the GHC Luncheon will be January 5,2018.She reminded members about the VRW Christmas Party on December 3rd. Ms. Scott announced that the Fundraiser has been canceled but there will be auction items at the Christmas Party. The event concluded at 12:50 PM.

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