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It’s hard to believe it is almost the end of July, which means our annual Cajun Fish Fry FUNdraiser on

September 19 at the CRRC Recreation Center is upon us! We have an incredible entertainment lineup, great

food, and wonderful auction items (especially for you!). Please see Barbara Knight’s article on page 3 and

our ad on page 2 for more information! Plan to come join the FUN!

Highlights for April, May, June, and July include:

1. CLRW MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON, April 15. The theme was “On the Wings of Freedom.” Our Guest Speaker,

former U.S. Army Ranger, Nate Self, and our Special Guest Singer, Specialist Retired Justin “JP” Lane,

moved the audience with their heartfelt stories of combat and survival. We were honored to have them as

our guests. Marilyn Burrow, V.P. Membership, and her volunteers planned an excellent luncheon and

program. The handmade birdhouse centerpieces created by Janet Blum, Karen Baker, and Marilyn Burrow

were absolute hits and sold quickly!

2. TFRW LEGISLATIVE DAY, April 16, Austin. Included in our schedule of events was a tour of Speaker of the House Joe Straus’

Capitol residence, as well as a luncheon featuring speeches by many of our elected officials.

3. HOLES FORE HEROES, April 19. Melinda Rapp and I attended the Holes FORE Heroes Golf Tournament hosted by New Braunfels

High School senior Caitlin Brown. Caitlin raised over $12,000 for the Ft. Sam Houston Fisher House! She’s a very inspiring young

woman, and we wish her well.

4. CHICKS HAVING AN AWESOME TIME (C.H.A.T.), April 22. Janet Blum graciously hosted our first C.H.A.T. at her home. Even the

weather cooperated that day, and we enjoyed time outside in her beautifully manicured yard. Thank you, Janet!

5. NEW MEMBER SOCIAL, May 13. Many “thank yous!” to our new members and the members who volunteered and braved the

rain to attend this get-together at my home. We were drenched but enjoyed great food and a great opportunity to learn more

about our new members.

6. HISTORIC FLOOD on the BLANCO RIVER. On Tuesday, May 26, Candy Carson called asking for assistance for 10 families that

live off Fischer Store Road. The bridge on this road that crossed the Blanco River was wiped out by the flood. Hays County support

personnel were focused on efforts on the other side of the river. We rallied support from the club, collected supplies and food, and

delivered goods for two days. We used our Facebook page to inform people. Through our site, relief support personnel learned of

these 10 families and organized others to assist. Our own Marsha Cooper still delivers meals twice a week to these families.

7. CLRW BUSINESS MEETING, June 17. Link Fuller was our gracious host and motivational Guest Speaker. Link opened his auction

house to us, helped us set up, ensured we had everything and assisted as needed. Link’s speech titled, “What Real Leadership

Looks Like” hit the right chord. Well done, Link, and thank you!

8. MEMORIAL RECEPTION for HENRI RUPP, June 20. Friends and local clubs, including CLRW, donated $750 to purchase books,

DVD’s and instruction materials for the children’s section at Tye Preston Memorial Library. The reception was held the day before

Father’s Day, so Henri’s husband, Bob, and their children could share in the event. See photos on our Facebook page!

9. 4th of JULY PARADE, Startzville. Yes, it was hot, but NOT that hot! Our float, our five adorable dogs, and our theme (CLRW

“RePUPlicans” Lead Right) were a huge hit. We received lots of cheers along the parade route. Donna & Archie Dishman and Sandi

& Neal Koonce were the heroes – many thanks to all of you for your hard work!

10. CLRW BUSINESS MEETING, July 15. We were honored to have Caitlin Brown present a short talk on the Holes FORE Heroes Golf

Tournament. Brady Preiss, one of our Canyon Lake High School scholarship recipients, thanked the club for our donation and

spoke about his life goals. GIG’EM AGGIES! The meeting concluded with Jenna Hall’s quick overview of the Patriot Academy. She

is raising funds to attend again this year. It was great to have the “younger generation” participate!

11. FISHER HOUSE DONATIONS, July 17. Star Carey and I spent $527 for specific items needed at Ft. Sam Houston Fisher House. We

were able to buy everything on their list, including much-needed blankets and lots of sugar! It took two big carts to haul it all in!

Newsletter Volume 2, 2nd Quarter 2015

The Official Newsletter of the Canyon Lake Republican Women’s Club, Canyon Lake, Texas

Jeanne Slupik

The President’s Corner

www.canyonlakerw.com email: clrwpres@gmail.com

Jeanne

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2015 Cajun Fish Fry FUNdraiser NEWS

Plans for the September 19 FUNdraiser are fully underway. Many of our members are engaged in planning. We really appreciate those volunteers who stepped forward at the July meeting. HAVE YOU VOLUNTEERED YET? If not, the time is NOW because we need EVERYONE’S help -- especially selling tickets. Our patrons will have a wonderful meal and an evening loaded with entertainment! And we’ll offer a variety of ways for patrons to purchase auction items and vote for their favorite entertainers.

NEW FOR 2015

Ticket prices: The new ticket price is $20 each. We decided to increase the price this year after carefully considering last year’s expenses. This year building rental, decorations, printing, and other items increased in price. The cost of the meal also went up due to an increase in the price of fish. Considering the meal, fellowship, FUN and entertainment we’ll provide, it would be hard to beat at $20 per ticket!

Purchasing tickets: Tickets may now be purchased online at our website: www.canyonlakerw.com. Of course, they are also available by calling Marsha Cooper or Suzanne Higgerson @ 830-308-5467. We encourage you to start selling them NOW. Our Cajun Fish Fry was sold out last year as people clamored to buy tickets. ONLY 400 tickets will be sold, and we expect tickets to go fast. So please start selling to all your friends who want to support CLRW and its programs.

Sales of Reserved Tables: Reserved tables will be sold for $200, for the added convenience of our dinner guests. The $200 cost includes dinner for 8 people with a prime table location. We are encouraging members to purchase tickets as soon as possible in order to get the best table available. Several tables were sold the first day – so get yours reserved TODAY.

BYOB: After Jeanne’s thorough investigation, the CLRW Board and membership voted to allow BYOB at this year’s event. CLRW will have setups available. Guests will obtain setups by redeeming Boudreaux tickets they’ve purchased.

ITEMS NEEDED

Becky Garrett asks that anyone who has been collecting empty wine bottles for table decorations to please call her. Over 60 bottles have already been finished for wonderful centerpieces.

Janet Blum is collecting items for the Silent Auction. She is especially in need of ‘big/valuable items’ that will draw bidders’ attention (such as: trips, condo use, airline tickets, golf games, etc.) for the Live Auction. Also, donations of liquor/wine/spirits are needed to fill a giant Live Auction item that we hope will bring big bucks. Please get your items to Janet or bring them to the next meeting.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (during the event).

A volunteer is still needed to assist Darlene Pizarro in collecting meal tickets (Krewe of da Billets).

Linda Williamson needs several volunteers to help with the Photo Booth.

Volunteers are needed to fill glasses with ice and setups.

Various other Krewes need additional willing hands, so please call Barbara Knight if you can help.

So sell, sell, sell! Let’s prepare to make a difference in 2016!! Thanks for all your help!!!

TIPS FOR SELLING FISH FRY TICKETS…

1. We want and need all our CLRW members (and spouses!) to purchase tickets if you are planning to attend the Fish Fry. But, if you know you are not going to be to be able to attend, don’t purchase a ticket! Make a donation to the FUNdraiser instead! We need 400 people at the event! We need them bidding on auction items, voting for the talent act of their choice and joining in the fun. We will miss you, but you can still support our important fundraiser by making a donation…and we hope you will!

2. Attending other area clubs’ events and meetings is a great way to sell tickets! Please wear your Cajun Fish Fry FUNdraiser t-shirt when you attend and sell Reserved Tables and individual Fish Fry tickets. We also encourage members to sell special Gift Certificates for Boudreaux Tickets prior to the FUNdraiser. By purchasing in advance, buyers get a deal – 20 tickets for $15. However, Boudreaux Tickets bought at the event will be $1 per ticket.

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CLRW Guest Speakers

April Membership Meeting with Capt. Nate

Self, former US Army Ranger, Marilyn, Jeanne,

Ret. Specialist JP Lane, and Sheriff Holder

May Business Meeting with

Jeanne, Chris Byrd, & Kim

June Business Meeting with Jeanne,

Link Fuller & Kim July Business Meeting with Kim, David

Hagan, & Jeanne

2015 Cajun Fish Fry FUNdraiser KREWES

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“What REAL Leadership Looks Like!”

By Link Fuller

There’s a huge LEADERSHIP void in American politics today. This dangerous vacuum is clearly evident to

most Americans, and it is as obvious in the Republican Party as the Democrat Party. Lack of real political

LEADERSHIP is slowly and methodically destroying America. Unless this trend is reversed quickly, our

country and the American way of life is doomed. Voters must become educated on key elements of

real, effective leadership. Below are four characteristics of real leadership.

The use of threats, mandates and ultimatums to FORCE conformity and

eliminate dissent is NOT real leadership. Effective leaders use inspiration,

enthusiasm and common sense to lead - not fear and intimidation. Real

leaders search for and passionately seek collaborative solutions; they are

more than just salesmen pushing their own ideas. Real leadership finds the

obstacles and logjams that are standing in the way of success, and then

proceeds to fix the breakdown and solve the problem instead of blaming

others. Their language is filled with “WE” not “I” and “Ours” not ‘My”. They

don’t have pity parties. A real leader stays out of the whine cellar.

Winning leaders offer no alibis or excuses; they offer realistic solutions.

Period. And, real leaders share ownership of the success.

Real Leadership is about Influence and Teamwork, NOT Authority and Power. Effective leaders don’t

just assign the task; they set the pace. They don’t just direct teammates to be on time; they get

there early and stay late. True leaders use facts-data-research-history-truth-reality-economics

and COMMON SENSE to guide, influence and persuade government in a direction that benefits

ALL citizens - regardless of how those citizens voted. Leaders who get things done promote

self-responsibility, personal accountability and self-sufficiency...NOT victim mentality. Yet, a true

leader will recognize and provide help and support to those who genuinely, legitimately need

assistance. There is a rational balance. Rare leaders like this are relationship builders and team

builders. In order for there to be trust, a foundation of respect has to be put in place.

Real Leadership is not something you do TO people….it is something you do WITH people and FOR

people! Successful leaders are empathetic, welcoming and solicit differing points of view. True

leaders clearly understand that no ONE of us is as smart as ALL of us. Open-book transparency is

the standard. There is no duplicity, arrogance or condescending attitude toward others. In a

Christian sense, a true leader would pray WITH someone, not just FOR someone. Real leaders do

not judge/condemn someone else just because they sin DIFFERENTLY. They keep a sharp and

concentrated focus on issues, matters and policies that are of PUBLIC significance - rather than

private, individual preferences and beliefs.

It is urgent that we evaluate True Leaders by their actions and behaviors...NOT their rhetoric.

The leader’s narrative must match his/her actions and behavior, and it is crucial that this narrative

aligns with unbiased truth and reality. Anytime there is a conflict between a leader’s narrative

and the outcomes or direction of their leadership; that is manipulation and duplicity, NOT true

leadership.

To sum up, leaders leave tracks just like deer and other animals. Follow their tracks. Real TRUTH is

observable and measurable. It is objective. Vote for leaders who LOOK LIKE, SOUND LIKE, and ACT LIKE

leaders. You will know them by their results, outcomes, behavior and fruits.

VOTE ACCORDINGLY!

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CLRW Out and About

Melinda & Jeanne @

Holes FORE Heroes

Golf Tournament

Jeanne & Star Carey delivering CLRW

donations to Fisher House

July 4th parade at Startzville

C.H.A.T. at Janet Blum’s home Young Republicans of Comal

Co. President Cutter Gonzalez New Member Social @ Jeanne’s home

Memorial Reception for

Henri Rupp

Jeanne with Canyon Lake

HS Scholarship Recipients

Juana Marie, Donna, & Suzanne with

Einstein at Canine Classmates

TFRW Legislative Day in Austin CLRW members gather supplies for

Fischer School Rd. flood victims July 4th flyover

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Canyon Lake Republican Women

2015 Elected Officers & Committee Chairs

President– Jeanne Slupik

1st V.P. (Programs) - Kim Engquist

Asst. 1st V.P. (Special Events) – Donna Dishman

2nd V.P. (Membership/Directory) - Marilyn Burrow

3rd V.P. (Fundraising) - Barbara Knight

Recording Secretary – Brenda Power

Corresponding Secretary – Linda Laird

PAC Treasurer – Carol Little

Committee Chairs:

Americanism & Caring For America - Sandi Koonce

Awards & Achievements - Patti Johnson

Campaign Activities - Becky Garrett

Community Engagement & Relations - Beryl Josephson

Homeland Security - Sandy Carey

Legislation - Donna Holmes

Military Liaison & Newsletter - Melinda Rapp

Newsletter - Karen Hobson

Political Action & Publicity - Belinda Frisk

Scrapbook - Karen Baker

Social/Hospitality - Marie Mejia-Justice

Social Media – Donna Pool

Teenage Republicans - Karen Reynolds

Webmaster - Carol Little

Past President/Parliamentarian - Pat Hingst

Special Committee: Country Store & By-Laws - Janet Blum

Sub-Committees: Chaplain - Patsy Newton

Scholarships - Becky Danchak

Voter Registration - Dorothy Dunbar

Dear CLRW Members,

This event on August 6 is a

great opportunity to share

time with our fellow

Republicans and raise

money for the Comal

County Republican Party.

Come join the fun! Wear

your CLRW shirt or our

FUNdraiser T-Shirt, enjoy

the debate in the comfort

of the Alamo Drafthouse

Theater, and learn more

about the candidates.

Don't forget to make

your reservations!

Jeanne

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Canyon Lake Republican Women

P. O. Box 2751

Canyon Lake, TX 78133

CLRW Calendar of Events

The regular monthly meetings of Canyon Lake Republican Women (CLRW) are held at 10:00 AM on the third Wednesday of each month at the Tye Preston Memorial Library (across from the CRRC Recreation Center)

August 6 - Comal County Republican Party Fundraiser 6:30 PM @ Alamo Draft House in New Braunfels (see ad page 7)

August 19 - CLRW Business Meeting @ 10 AM

September 11 - Freedom Walk at Canyon Lake Dam @ 9 AM

September 16 - CLRW Business Meeting @ 10 AM

September 19 – Our Cajun Catfish Fry FUNdraiser!!!!! @ 5:30 PM at CRRC (BYOB)

October 21 - CLRW Business Meeting @ 10 AM

November 5-7 - TFRW Convention, Lubbock, Texas

Please join us!

Note from the Editor: Many THANKS to

everyone who provided photographs for this

edition of the newsletter.

Jr. ROTC Color Guard

with Captain Nate Self