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

Message from GRW President – Cathy Frederickson

As Paul Ryan shared recently “We fortunately live in a country where the

condition of your birth does not determine the course of your life”. Our

representatives in all branches of government must help us keep America the

Frontier of freedom!

Governor Abbott agrees and requested our participation in the effort to Get Out

The Vote for 2018 to continue to build this beautiful state. It is important that we educate ourselves

about the issues of today. We have solid information to share with others regarding the values

that we hold dear. WE CAN have intelligent discussions by staying informed by experienced leaders

who share our values. We have a state where Faith is appreciated and the Freedom of Religion is

sacred. The movie “God Is Not Dead 2” gives a clear background on an IMPORTANT ISSUE, it is

AN ESSENTIAL RIGHT TO BE able to tell the Truth. A high school history teacher while answering

a question from a student referred to the Bible as well as other references in responding with

accurate statements. Targeted as an opportunity to “Make An Example“ of anyone who would dare

to speak out, the teacher fought for her professional career and reputation. She was sued In a

court of law for crossing a line by using the Bible as a reference. She was making a historical

statement and nearly lost everything she had worked for until the students and people of Faith

stood together to defend her right to speak the truth. The ministers in the community were facing

a similar fate when one refused to turn in his sermons for review. This may have been a movie but

a similar circumstance happened in Houston, Texas recently and was referenced in the movie.

To build a strong America, We must stand together and educate ourselves to fight against those

who would rewrite history. The judges who believe in our Constitution help protect you from the

slide toward bumper sticker slogans instead of exploration of shared values. April is Child Abuse

Prevention Month and one shared value is that Good parenting can prevent Child Abuse as well as

outreach to those under stress who may need one act of kindness to reach back for strength to go

forward in a positive way rather than giving in to the emotional urge to strike out in frustration

and hurt their child. As a member of the Galveston County Children’s Services Board we placed

blue ribbons on the trees at the Galveston Courthouse and the ribbons on the fence in front of the

Del Papa’s Distributing Company represent the 743 children who were reported abused in

Galveston County last year. As we believe in Faith family and freedom. It is our job to stand up for

all children, to offer them a life of hope and opportunity in this thriving country. We must encourage

good citizens as well as good parents.

As we Spring into the Year and learn from our New Texas Supreme Court Justice Blacklock let’s

strive to increase our conversational knowledge of history of the issues and the principles we hold

dear:

Now is the time to invest yourself in your nation and to remember:

WE ARE REPUBLICANS BECAUSE

WE BELIEVE in faith, family and freedom.

WE BELIEVE the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person’s dignity,

freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored.

WE BELIEVE that equal rights, equal justice, and equal opportunity belong to all regardless of

race, creed, age, sex or national origin.

WE BELIEVE government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow individuals to keep more of

the money they earn.

WE BELIEVE the government is responsible for national defense and that only a strong America

can remain a free America.

WE BELIEVE the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating these ideals into positive and

successful principles of government.

It is important to share these principles with our families, friends, neighbors, students and fellow

workers. As we do we will probably make new friends who realize that they are not alone but that

they share your values! It is time to be Bold. Bring a Friend to Lunch! Learning can be fun so Take

a moment to read an issue of Imprimis, written by Tom Cotton to learn a well- reasoned

explanation of fair comprehensive immigration Reform (free subscription at Hillsdale College.edu),

review the current events of the week on Townhall with Hugh Hewitt Sunday morning on 1070am

and enjoy clear intelligent talking points on Prager University that you can share to inspire others

to get involved with America. Now is the time to commit to education for the sake of our nation.

May Blessings surround you and yours today and everyday!

God Bless America!

GALVESTON REPUBLICAN WOMEN

INVITE YOU TO JOIN US TO MEET OUR GUEST SPEAKER JIMMY BLACKLOCK, JUSTICE,

TEXAS SUPREME COURT (TEXAS' NEWEST SUPREME COURT JUSTICE)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018

HOTEL GALVEZ – VERANDA ROOM

2024 SEAWALL BLVD., GALVESTON, TX

11:30 a.m. RECEPTION/HOSPITALITY

12:00 NOON MEETING/LUNCHEON

$25 Per Person

BRING A FRIEND!

Free Parking (21st St. Hotel Parking Garage) OR $6.00 Valet Parking

RSVP by April 15th to Tina Kirbie at rkirbie@comcast.net

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.

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

3rd 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 Vickie Desprez 281-450-2144 vickiedesprez@gmail.com

Greater Houston Council of Federated RW Delegate

Galveston Republican Women galvestonrepublicanwomen.com

Texas Federation of RW www.tfrw.org

National Federationof RW www.nfrw.org

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

April 6th

Clear Creek RW

11:30 am – 1:00 p.m.

LaBrisa Mexican Restaurant, League City, TX

April 10th

Dinner 6:30 p.m. – Presentation 7:00 p.m.

Mid County Republican Network

The Reef Restaurant

1301 31st ½ St., Texas City, TX

April 25th

Village Republican Women

11:00 am Luncheon Meeting

Houston Racquet Club, 10709 Memorial

Dr.,Houston

April 26th

Friendswood Republican Women

11:15 am – 12:30 pm Luncheon Meeting

Friendswood Chamber of Commerce

1100 S. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, TX

April 25th

Bay Area Republican Women

11:00 am Luncheon Meeting

Bay Oaks Country Club, 14545 Bay Oaks Blvd.

Houston, TX

Galveston Island Pachyderm Club

Meets every Thursday

Mario’s Restaurant on the Seawall -

Galveston

11:00 a.m. Buffet – 12:00 p.m. Program

May 2nd

GRW Board Meeting

10:00 a.m.

Hotel Galvez Restaurant

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

GRW WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS!

Angela Blair Melanie Brett

Mary Ann Ezell Harry Jahnke

Renate Jahnke Rosemary Nusbaum

GRW – 133 members strong

VOLUNTEER HOURS PLEASE submit your volunteer hours to Joyce

Bell - joycebell309@aol.com. SEND: name, email and number of hours. Hours COUNT for members AND associate

members. Hours include: travel to/from GRW Meetings (excludes meeting time); Board

meetings, Meet n’ Greets, Mixers, Workshops, Legislative Day, other RW functions such as

campaigning, blockwalking/phoning.

Treasurer’s Report Tina Kirbie, GRW Treasurer

GRW ending bank balance: March 31st, 2018 - $55,941.65

Legislative Report Joyce Bell, GRW 2nd Vice President

News from NFRW “Capitol Connection” President Trump signed landmark legislation closing a loophole that had been used to shield online human trafficking activity. NFRW President Jody Rushton issued a strong statement applauding the Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA) and pledging that the NFRW will continue championing the fight against this “modern form of slavery”

News From the Office of Senator Ted Cruz Senator Cruz is working in Congress to prevent an internet sales tax that he strongly feels would “harm small business and low-income consumers”.

GRW OUTREACH INFORMED – INVOLVED – MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Honoring Our Veterans Veteran honoree for April: Clinton Stephens, USMC combat veteran. Clint served in Iraq and Afghanistan as a Scout Sniper. He is now a Lt. with the Galveston Police Department and heads their PAC, not only serving our community through his law enforcement work, but also helping his fellow officers by working for their pensions to be fully funded. He is an Associate Member of GRW, stop by and meet him at our April 18 luncheon.

Veteran Honoree for May: Heather Melton, Veteran Volunteer Coordinator for Gulf Coast Center, served in the U. S. Coast Guard at the Small Boat Station, Galveston. She performed Search and Rescue Operations and Law Enforcement. Heather was Third Class Petty Officer and part of the Incident Command Post during Hurricane Ike. Be sure and chat with her, you’ll hear some interesting stories! She also is a new member of Galveston Republican Women! She will be working with Marilyn Harris on Veteran Outreach.

High School Program GRW will be presenting “Now That You’re 18” packets for seniors at Ball and O’Connell High Schools and Upward Hope Academy. Packets include items such as the U.S. Constitution and Voter Registration Cards.

Lemonade Day GRW will sponsor student/s participating in this fun experiential program that teaches youth in K-12th grade the math, business and financial skills needed to start, own and operate their very own business – a lemonade stand. Kids create a business plan, set a budget and financial goals, and calculate expenses, sales, profit and more.

4th Annual Juneteenth Gala - **SAVE THE DATE** Historic Ashton Villa Mansion Ballroom, 2312 Broadway, Galveston.

Meet and Greet Reception begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $25; Reserved Table of 8 - $250; & Sponsorships - $500.

Speaker: The Honorable Senfronia Thompson, Texas State Representative GRW will once again be sponsoring tables at this special event.

GRW March Luncheon Meeting Hotel Galvez – Galveston

Guest Speaker: Joan Marshall, Director of Bryan Museum Special Guest: Debbie Guitian Roan, TFRW District Director SD

Our Honored Veterans

GRW President Cathy Frederickson with Past Presidents: Nancy Attaway addressed Convention of States Glenda Hick, Carol Guerney Wurst, Jeannie Koenig, Betty Henry with New Member Beth Bullock & Wallie Womach

Cathy Frederickson, Debbie Guitian Roan, Angela Blair, Mary Jo Naschke,

Carol Guerney Wurst, Brenda Atchley, Kay & Martie Terry

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