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September
Issue
President’s
Corner
As I am writing the Thunderbirds are flying over. It is so exciting to hear the roar
from their engines. This month has been filled with wonderful events. At our lunch
meeting, Judge Michael Gibbons filled us in on the new Appellate Court. I loved
hearing more about the new judges and how it is working. I saw a lot of you at the
Corley Ranch event. It was great to have some of the candidates right here in our
valley. Usually they bypass us and go to the larger areas. Everyone involved in
putting it together should be very proud. The volunteers did a fabulous job and all I
have heard has been very positive. Right after that I attended a Roundtable
Luncheon hosted by Congressman Mark Amodei. The Nevada GOP Leadership in
the 2nd Congressional Districts along with several other President’s from Northern
Nevada joined together to discuss Nevada Politics. We touched on our state Caucus
coming up in February 2016 and staying focused on getting more Republican’s in
office. I believe we really need to spend more time educating our members and
others on how Nevada caucus’s work! This weekend we have the air show at the
Minden Airport then we go right into Labor Day!!
You have all received your invitation to our 9/11 dinner on Sept. 13th so I hope to
see you there. It is going to be a wonderful evening. We will have a bagpiper,
color guard and an excellent speaker. This is not a fund raiser, but we do auction
some items just to cover the expenses for our guests. Along with the speaker we
also invite several soldiers to be our guests. I hope you will all make them
welcome and show how much we appreciate their service.
Please remember we won’t be having a luncheon meeting in
September. Jacie Peters, our treasurer, needs your reservation by
September 5, 2015. Enjoy the end of summer and I will look
forward to seeing you at our 9/11 dinner.
Thank you, Pat Smith
2015
Pat Smith, Judge Gibbons, Barbara McRoberts
Guest Speaker
Chief Judge Michael Gibbons
Nevada Court of Appeals
Assemblyman Jim Wheeler
REMINDER
There will be no regular luncheon meet-
ing in September. Our next regularly
scheduled luncheon meeting will be held
on Wednesday, October 14th at CVI.
SIERRA NEVADA REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S 14th 9/11 COMMEMORATIVE DINNER
Sunday, September 13, 2015—Carson Valley Inn
5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Colonel Joanne T. Farris
Brigade Commander in Nevada Guard
Colonel Farris began her military career more than 25 years ago as a private first class and later
commissioned from the University of Nevada, Reno, ROTC program in 1991. She earned her
bachelor’s degree from UNR and graduated from the Command and General Staff College in
2004, and received her master’s degree from Clayton College. She graduated Army War
College in July of 2015 earning a Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies. She commanded the
I-69th Press Camp Headquarters, which deployed to Bosnia in 1999. She has also served as the
Nevada Guard state family program director, Joint Force Headquarters commander, 1-421st
Regional Training Institute executive officer, and command information officer for the state of
Nevada. She also deployed to Afghanistan with the 401st Army Field Support Brigade in 2011.
She is the first female brigade commander in Nevada Guard history.
The SNRW Executive Board meets on Tuesday, the week before the regular SNRW
luncheon meeting, at 1:00 p.m. at different board member’s homes. . All members are
invited to attend. Be sure to call or email to RSVP and find out where the meeting will
be. Call or email President Pat Smith at 265-5332 or [email protected].
SIERRA NEVADA REPUBLICAN WOMEN
August 12 2015
Minutes
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Sierra Nevada Republican Women was held on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at the CVI.
President Pat Smith called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. President Pat gave the invocation and the flag salute was led by As-
semblyman Jim Wheeler.
Special guests were introduced.
Program: 1st Vice President/Program Barbara McRoberts introduced our speaker, Judge Michael Gibbons. Judge Gibbons is the
Chief Judge of the new Court of Appeals. There are two other Judges on this court which began operations on January 5, 2015. The
cases are decided faster and most without oral arguments. Judge Gibbons said that there are a variety of cases. On October 21st
from 10:00 – 11:00 there will be the first oral case at the National Judicial College on the UNR campus. The Judge has to run for re-
election November 2016.
Our 9/11 dinner at the CVI on September 13th will be in place of a meeting. Our November meeting will be the Entrepreneur Award
and voting for 2016 officers.
Membership: 2nd Vice President/Membership Nancy Brisack reported that we have 65 members and 36 associates.
Treasurer: J acie Peter s gave the treasurers repor t and thanked everyone for making reservations. The sustainability draw-
ing was held and the winner was Frances Holden - $45.00.
Secretary: The minutes were approved as wr itten.
Caring for America: Sally Wiley repor ted there is a new group of soldiers going to Afghanistan. She passed the hat to col-
lect for Nevada Honor Flight and received $124.00.
Old Business: The Fall Convention for the NvFRW will be October 16-18, 2015 in Carson City in the Nevada Room of the
Governor’s Mansion.
New Business: Donna Schehl is the chair of the nominating committee. She read a list of volunteers, Nancy Br isack, Mary
Porter, Sally Wiley and Kathryn Zogorski. They were all voted onto the committee.
Newsletter Editor: Nancy Jarvis received 3 suggestions to name our newsletter so far and the board will make the decision
on September 1st.
Mary Porter reported for the Douglas County Republican Central Committee that sign-ups are needed for the headquarters.
DCRW reported that Senator Heller has asked to speak to their group in September.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jerri Bolinger, Recording Secretary
RECOMMENDED READING
The Constitution Committee
You may have children or grandchildren who are beginning a high school or college course this
September regarding our Constitution. And possibly you might want to read a really good book
about our Constitution as our 2016 campaign season gets under way. In either case a reading
recommendation is The Constitution: An Introduction by Michael Stokes Paulsen and his son,
Luke Paulsen, Basic Books, 2015.
Justice Samuel Alito recommends this book. He describes it as, “A solid, intelligent, reliable, and
interesting look at the origins of the Constitution, its basic structure, and its interpretation over the
course of our country’s history. The Paulsens’ book does not tell Americans what to think, but it pro-
vides invaluable help as they think for themselves.”
The book received very favorable reviews in First Things and National Review magazines, among
others. It has received nothing less than five-star customer reviews (28 of them) from Amazon
purchasers. One reviewer states: “I have always had a reverence for our founding Fathers. . . . I
bought 5 books . . . and gave them to each of my children with the hopes they will have a desire
to learn about the document that preservers all the freedoms we enjoy. This book is well written
for those of us who have not spent a lot of time investigating the constitution’s history. I know I will
read it again and highlight areas that shine light into the darkness of our political climate today, it
will be fun to judge political leaders with some knowledge now of this constitution that they have
taken an oath to defend.”
Please pass along your reading recommendations. Your Constitution Committee thanks those
who already have done so, including Justice Alito.
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On September 11, 2001, at 7 p.m., President George W. Bush, who had spent the day being shuttled
around the country because of security concerns, returned to the White House. At 9 p.m., he delivered
a televised address from the Oval Office, declaring, “Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of
our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but
they cannot dent the steel of American resolve.” In a reference to the eventual U.S. military response
he declared, “We will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those
who harbor them.”
Sure, “The Newsletter” tells it like it is, but, wouldn’t it be fun to have a catchy, clever name
for our “newsletter?” Wouldn’t it be more fun to say “I read it in the ‘Trumpeter’ (Carson
City’s newsletter), or the ‘Rap’ (another club’s name)?” I’m sure we have some very smart and
clever members who can come up with a great idea for a title, and maybe even a logo. So, let’s
give it a try.
Please email your ideas to [email protected]. The Board will make the final decision.
A Contest isn’t much it there isn’t a prize attached. So, the winner will not only get a free meal
at one of our luncheons, there will also be a beautifully hand-painted wine glass.
The Nevada Federation of Republican Women (NvFRW) is holding it ’s Fall Convention right here in Carson City. It will be held on October 16 and 17 at the Governor ’s Mansion Nevada Room. Since it is so close, it would be nice to have a good showing from SNRW. Mark your calendars and watch for more information in the near future . Also, if you would be willing to help decorate or provide transportation for out-of-towners, let Pres. Pat Smith know.
SNIPPETS
SNRW Dates to Remember September 7—Labor Day September 11—Patriot Day September 12—No SNRW luncheon September 13—9/11 Commemorative Dinner (CVI) Speaker: Col Joanne Farris September 13—Rosh Hashanah (begins at sunset) September 17– Constitution Day September 18—POW/MIA Recognition Day September 22– Yom Kippur (begins at sunset) September 23—First day of Autumn October 14—SNRW Luncheon November 11—SNRW Luncheon December 9—SNRW Christmas/Installation Dinner Fly The Flag
In the United States, National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed on the third
Friday in September. It honors those who were prisoners of war and those who are
still missing in action. This day was established by an Act of Congress, by the pas-
sage of Section 1082 of the 1998 Defense Authorization Act. It is one of six days that
the POW/MIA Flag can be flown.
During the September 11 attacks, 2,996 people were killed: 2,977
victims and the 19 hijackers. These immediate deaths included 246 victims on the four planes,
2,606 victims inside the World Trade Center and in the surrounding area, and 125 victims at
“The nine most terrifying words n the English language are, “I’m from the govern-
ment, and I’m here to help.”
Ronald Reagan
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Sierra Nevada Republican Women is a unit of the Nevada Federation of
Republican Women. We are a political action committee, working at the grass
roots level to get out the vote for Republican candidates. We also devote our
attention to educating voters on the matter that concern Douglas County,
Nevada and our nation.
SNRW COMMITTEE—CHAIR/MEMBERS
Achievement Award: Mary Porter, Board
Advertising: Nancy Jarvis
Advisory: Past Presidents
Americanism: Sharon O'Berg
Audit: Jan Vanderbur, Linda Davis, Pat Smith,
Budget & Finance: Jacie Peters, Executive Board
Bylaws: Donna Schehl, Nancy Jarvis
Caring for America: Sally Wiley
Chaplain: Marie Schnock
Constitution/Education: Mary Porter, Marie Schnock,
Lynn Muzzy, Barry Penzel, Sally Wiley
Entrepreneur Award: Jan Muzzy
Historian: VACANT
Hot Line: Nancy Jarvis, Claudi Broquist
Legislative Committee: Sharla Hales, Mary Por ter
Literacy: Jan Vanderbur
Membership: Nancy Brisack, Claudia Broquist,
Emma Holderness, Donna Schehl
Newsletter: Nancy Jarvis
Nominating—VACANT
Parliamentarian: Kathryn Zogorski
Photographer: Donna Schehl
Program: Barbara McRoberts
Publicity/PR: Nancy Jarvis
Protocol: Claudi Broquist
Roster: Nancy Brisack
Special Events: Joyce Richardson, Board
Sunshine: Rita Hill
VA/Military: Sally Wiley
Ways & Means: Joyce Richardson
Website: Rita Hill
Youth: Mary Porter
Mandated in Bylaws
** Mandated in Standing Rules
Note: President is Ex Officio (voting) member of all
committees (but not counted in a quorum) - except
Nominating
Sierra Nevada Republican Women
Website: www.sierranevadarepublicanwomen
Facebook: Sierra Nevada Republican Women
National Federation of Republican Women 124 N. Alfred Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
1-800-373-9688
[email protected] www.nfrw.org
State of Nevada
Governor Brian Sandoval
State Capitol Building
101 N. Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
775-684-5670
Lt. Governor Mark Hutchison
State Capitol Building
101 N. Carson Street, Suite 2
Carson City, NV 89701
775- 684-7111
Senator James A. Settelmeyer – District 17
2388 Highway 395
Minden, NV 89423-8923
775-450-6114
Secretary: Maureen Brower
Assemblyman Jim Wheeler – District 39
P. O. Box 2135
Minden, NV 89423-2135
775-546-3471
Secretary: Marilyn McElhany
Nevada Legislature website
www.leg.state.nv.us
DISCLOSURE NOTICE
SNRW newsletter is paid for by SNRW and is not
authorized by any candidate or candidate
committee
Nevada U.S. Senator Dean Heller
4 Russell Courtyard
Washington, DC 20510
202-224-6244
FAX 202-228-6753
Heller.senate.gov/contact form.crm
Meron Bayu, Deputy Scheduler
Nevada U.S. Congressional District 2
Congressman Mark Amodei
222 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
202-225-6155
Reno Office
400 S. Virginia St., Suite 502
Reno, NV 89501
775-686-5760
Douglas County Manager
Jim Nichols 1594 Esmeralda Ave.
Minden, NV 89423
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 218
Minden, NV 89423
Ph: 775-782-9821
Board of Commissioners meet
1st Thursday of month in Minden 1:00 PM @
Douglas County Historic Courthouse
3rd Thursday of month at Lake Tahoe 1:30 p.m.
Tahoe Transportation Center
Greg Lynn
775-790-2955
Doug Johnson, Chairman
775-790-3195
Steve Thaler
775-721-1108
Nancy McDermid, Vice Chairman
775-267-7968
Barry Penzel
775-781-6075
2015 SNRW Board
Pat Smith, President
775/265-5332; [email protected]
Barbara McRoberts, 1st VP—Program
775/267-0025; [email protected]
Nancy Brisack, 2nd VP—Membership
775/265-7264; [email protected]
Jacie Peters, Treasurer
775/392—4006; [email protected]
Jerri Bolinger, Recording Secretary
775/790-5070; [email protected]
Sharon O’Berg, Corresponding Secretary
775/782-8078; [email protected]
Nancy Jarvis, Past President
775/267-6937; [email protected]
