RWC Newsletter - June 2011

We have a lot happening in the next few months. This month on June 25^th our Polk County Caucus will be held to choose the delegates for Presidency 5 in September. You have until June 10^th to register on line if you would like to be a delegate. In July, we will have Senator George LeMieux as our guest speaker, he is currently running for the Florida Senate seat held by Democrat Bill Nelson. In August, Senator Haridopolos will be our guest speaker, he too is running for the U.S. Senate seat.

Each month, we are presenting checks to local schools and educational facilities from our Spring for Education event. Periodically we run across a school that needs common sense supplies for the school. We'd like to ask you to participate this year in helping us stock Southwest Elementary school with some needed supplies. Look for the list in this month's newsletter. We would like you to bring the items you purchase to the luncheon in June and July so we can present them to the school during the August luncheon. We know the schools greatly appreciate our help and with the steep budget cuts this year, they need our help even more.

We want to welcome Paula Dimbath to the board. Paula has graciously volunteered to be our new Treasurer. If you haven't had a chance to meet her, she will be at the check in table for our luncheon. Paula has worked for her husband, builder Paul Dimbath, for years, doing his book work and office work. Now that she is "retired" she has more time to donate to our club.

Congratulations to Terry Mann Capps! Betty Rust and I attended Terry's wedding on June 4. She looked like a fairy princess. You all had a chance to meet her new husband Jim Capps at the fashion show, he was our photographer! Terry and Jim are off to North Carolina for a week to honeymoon in the mountains then they will return to Lakeland. We wish them the best in their new life together.

We have received membership cards from the NFRW for 2011. Kay Cobb will be handing them out at the luncheon this month. Make sure to pick yours up. On the card is information for you to access the NFRW website which gives you the national news on politics as well as club information and the information on the upcoming convention in Kansas City.

Dr. Snyder will be addressing constitutionalism and character at our luncheon this month, discussing in part the Clinton Impeachment. Dr. Snyder will also have available his book that he wrote on the subject. The book sells for $10.00.

I look forward to seeing you all at this month's luncheon.

Dena

President

Dr Alan Snyder is our Speaker this Month!

Dr. K. Alan Snyder is professor of American history and chair of the Department of Historical, Legal, and Leadership Studies at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. He has developed a course on conservative icon Whittaker Chambers and another course on Ronald Reagan and Modern American Conservatism, courses not typically found in American higher education.

He will be speaking to our group about constitutionalism and character. Make your reservations today!

Reminders!

Everyone attending the luncheons must check in with the ladies at the front table. This includes both members and guests. We appreciate your assistance with this, as it helps us with our record-keeping.

We can only accept cash or check for luncheon payments!

Storage Unit

We now have a storage unit to hold any and all items belonging to the Republican Women's Club of Lakeland, Federated. If you have items that are in your home (for example, decorations, paperwork, etc), please let Dena know. She will make arrangements for you to move it into the storage unit and free up that space in your home!

Southwest Elementary Needs Donations!

Kids

We would like to collect the following items to help stock the supplies for Southwest Elementary school. Please bring your items during the June and July meetings so we can present them to the school during the August meeting. The school really appreciates your help!

dry erase markers
sheet protectors (smooth glossy surface)
#2 school pencils
baby wipes
clorox wipes
glue sticks
colored pencils
facial tissues
hand sanitizer

May General Meeting Minutes

President Dena DeCamp called meeting to order at 12:10 PM.

Michelle Robare gave the Invocation.

A check was presented to Life Skills Center in the amount of $200. A summary of the goals of the center was made by the accepting administrator.

Michelle Robare made the introduction of Ali Robare who was a page during this past legislative session. Ali took the podium and detailed her experience.

Dena DeCamp introduces Representative Kelli Stargel for a legislative re-cap of the session. Rep. Stargel takes the podium to highlight legislation she championed & researched.

Dena DeCamp introduces Senator Paula Dockery for legislative re-cap of session from the Senate perspective. Sen. Dockery takes the podium to discuss legislation and Tallahassee goings-on.

Questions were posed to both legislators by the membership.

Business meeting resumed at 1:18PM

The minutes from the previous meeting were presented to the membership by Janell Hendren & commenced reading. Linda Logan moved that the minutes be accepted without further reading; Jane Blankenship 2nd. Motion passed unanimously.

A current finance report was presented to the membership by Kathy Fritz. An analysis was given of recent event expenditures and completed outstanding transactions. Janell Hendren moved to accept the report as presented; Michelle Robare 2nd. Motion passed unanimously.

Dena DeCamp announced the resignation of Kathy Fritz as treasurer effective at the end of the meeting.

OLD BUSINESS

Charge card acceptance has been discontinued at this time. The expenses were prohibitive without extensive use.

Pursuing 501(C)3 status for education charity has been tabled at this time. Expenses were underrepresented and may be prohibitive.

NEW BUSINESS

The budget for conventions for club officers is approaching its limit. The president of the club is a delegate to the National Federated Republican Women convention in Kansas City. Dena DeCamp makes a request for the ability to use up to $1,000 to cover registration fees and hotel costs only. Airfare & meal costs will be borne by attendee. Jane Blankenship moved to approve the expenditure; Paula Dimbath 2nd. Discussion ensued. FFRW will not be providing any funds. Club members are welcome to attend as delegates if they pay their own way. Motion passes unanimously.

The PCREC board is starting a "Club Expo" immediately preceding each REC meeting in Winter Haven where clubs can recruit members. The first trial is June 23rd. Volunteers to man a table are requested.

Presidency 5 sign-up is closing soon. To be a delegate, you must apply online at presidency5.com by June 10th and be present at the Polk County Caucus on June 25th. Delegate fees are $175. People may attend the surrounding events without being a delegate but will be excluded from some events and the floor. Details on the website.

Marilu Ondra was the winner of the free lunch drawing for June.

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