ELECTION JUDGES NEEDED!
We are in need of election judges for the upcoming March 2nd, Primary Election, in all areas of the county. If you are willing to work, or know someone who would be interested, please contact Karen Adair-Murphy at tazdev14@sbcglobal.net or by phone at 512-388-4924. These are
paid positions at $8.50 per hour, up from $7.00 per hour from the last Primary Election. The Republican Party will NOT be using the M100, but will be required to use one iVotronic at each polling location. Hours are typically 6:00a.m. until around 7:30-8:00p.m. Training will be provided. |
Are You A Member of the Williamson County Republican Party?
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As a member of the Williamson County Republican Women, you are also a member of the Texas Federation of Republican Women and the National Federation of Republican Women. You are not, however, automatically a member of the Williamson County Republican Party. The County Party is another outlet to support Republicans in Williamson County. If you are interested in joining the County Party, please visit the Williamson County Republican Party's website. Annual dues are $15 for an individual and $25 for a family.
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Other Items of Interest
Here
we will list events and activities in support of Republicans that are
not necessarily endorsed or hosted by the WCRW. If you are interested
in having your information included here, please email Amy Ellsworth.
January 23
Texas Rally for Life
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Capitol Building, Austin
Meet at Republic Square (4th and Guadalupe) at 1 pm and march up
Congress Avenue to the South Steps of the Capitol for the Rally program
from 2 to 3 pm.
Click here for more information. |
2010 WCRW
Board of Directors
Barbara Goergen
President
Emily Pataki
First Vice President
Programs
Donna Parker
Second Vice President
Membership
Karen Adair-Murphy
Treasurer
Cindi McIntyre
Secretary
Vivian Wood
PAC Treasurer
Judy Hobbs
Parliamentarian
Tillie Pope
Chaplain
Committee Chairs
Thank you to the following ladies for chairing committees in 2010!
Bylaws
Cindi McIntyre
Campaign Activities
Amy Ellsworth
Caring for America
Amy Ellsworth
Historian
Linda Jewett
Hospitality/Outreach
Tillie Pope
Legislative
Holly Hansen
Public Relations
Amy Ellsworth
Scholarship
Karen Withers
Technology
Debbie Simmons | |
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OUR NEXT MEETING
January 11, 201011:00 Meet and Greet 11:30 Program Elizabeth Graham
Director, Texas Right to Life Location: Williamson Conference Center (behind the Wingate Hotel at I-35 and 79) 1209 North I-35 Round Rock, TX 78664 MAPCost: $15 RSVP by email williamsoncountyrw@yahoo.com or by calling Karen Adair Murphy at 512-388-4924 |
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President's Message
 On Christmas Day America was attacked when a Terrorist aboard a U.S. airline tried to explode a bomb. This man is being treated like any other criminal and not a terrorist.
This Concerns me!
When asked to accept the Nobel Peace Prize President Obama did not say "NO, I have done nothing to earn this award;" instead, he accepted the award.
This Concerns me!
This is the year to turn our concern into action. 2010 is the year for the Republican team to take back what the Democrats have stolen.
In some ways it is like a football game. The first half is over and it is time to suit up and tackle the opposition, we need to be a second half team. What ever it takes to put them on the ground.
It's time to grab the ball and run for the touchdown. We need to be at every position possible; blockers, catchers, coaches, media, writers, sportscasters and we especially need a great defense to take that ball away.
Your leadership Team: Barbara Goergen, Emily Pataki, Donna Parker, Karen Adair-Murphy, Cindi McIntyre, Holly Hansen, Amy Ellsworth, Debbie Simmons, Tillie Pope, Vivian Wood and Judy Hobbs are excited and ready for action.
2010 is an extremely important year. We have a Governor's race, Congressional, Senate, State Representative and many other important races. We all have a lot of work ahead for the coming year.
It is humbling and also a privilege to serve you in the coming year. Thank you so much for your vote of confidence.
Wishing you and your family a Happy and Safe New Year.
-Barbara Goergen, WCRW President |
January 8, 2010
Book donation to Hutto Public Library
2:00 pm
205 West Street
Hutto, Texas 78634
Join WCRW club members in presenting the books collected in 2009 to the Hutto Public Library.
January 20, 2010
New Member Reception & Book Exchange5:30 - 7:30 pm Arbor Pointe 655 E. Palm Valley Blvd. Round Rock, Texas 78664 Join us for a fun evening of party food, drinks, Republican company, and the fun twist of a book exchange. Bring one book, bring another book home. *SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE: We are looking for a $200 sponsor to cover the cost of this event. If you are interested, please contact Donna Parker at 512-388-8823.January 30, 2010
TFRW Leadership DaySheraton Austin Hotel This day of training is a great opportunity for new and experienced members to learn how to be great members and great board members. On Friday night, there is also a fundraising dinner featuring Dana Perino and Karen Hughes. For more details on this valuable event, please visit the Texas Federation of Republican Women's website. *January 15 is the registration deadline, so sign up today! February 1, 2010
Last day to register to vote in order to vote in the March Primary Elections. *If you are not regisered to vote, we will have voter registration cards available at the January WCRW monthly luncheon. February 2, 2010
Williamson County Republican PartyReagan Day Dinner5:30 pm Austin Marriott North 2600 La Frontera Blvd. Round Rock, Texas 78681 This is the annual fundraiser for the Williamson County Republican Party. For additional details, please visit the county website. February 8, 2010
WCRW Monthly Luncheon
House District 52 Candidate ForumThe forum we held during the 2008 primary was a huge success, so we are once again offering members in the community an opportunity to hear from the Republicans running for House District 52. This seat is currently held by Democrat Diana Maldonado, so it is critical that we get behind our Republican candidates to ensure a Republican victory in the 2010 general election.
*If you are interested in submitting questions to be considered for use during the forum, please email Emily Pataki at emmyled@gmail.com. Please note, the moderator has final say over which questions will be asked during the forum.
February 16-26, 2010
Early Voting
March 2, 2010
Primary Election Day
Polls open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Legislative Update
By Holly Hansen, Legislative Chair
FEDERAL:
In a last-minute Christmas Eve vote, the Senate passed a version of Obamacare, 60-38. This does not mean, however, that the process is complete. The two chambers of Congress must agree on a compromise version, but Pro-life House Democrats oppose the abortion funding in the Senate version, and 'moderate' Senate Democrats oppose the Public Option of the House version. The possible gridlock on a compromise bill gives us time to make it very clear to Congress that we oppose either version.
The Senate version doesn't even pretend to treat all Americans equally, since Senate Majority Leader Reid included special sweetheart deals for the states of Nebraska and Louisiana in order to entice senators from those states to comply. Also, in order to allegedly provide insurance to 15% of Americans,
*These bills cost between $871 billion and $1.05 trillion.
*Both bills depend on massive tax increases.
*Both bills include a possibly un-Constitutional individual mandate.
*Both versions will do nothing to contain costs, and will increase premiums for most families.
These provisions are only the tip of the iceberg, so it is imperative that we "Citizen Lobbyists" continue to make our voices heard. Assuming you have already assured Congressman Carter and Senators Hutchison and Cornyn that you oppose socialized medicine, please make sure you continue to openly discuss reform problems, and consider taking time to write a letter to the editor.
LOCAL:
The Primary campaign season has officially begun! Primary Election Day is March 2, and Early voting is Feb. 16-26. In order to participate in the Primary, you MUST be registered to vote by February 1, 2010! If you are not yet registered, we will have registration cards at the January 11 meeting. We will also provide a list of Primary candidates at that time. Get registered, get informed, and VOTE!
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Help Needed
 Our club is only as good as the outstanding women who lend their time and talents to ensuring that we are a powerful political organization. We appreciate those members who are currently and who have previously worked tirelessly on behalf of WCRW and Republicans. That being said, we still have some openings for 2010. Please consider volunteering your time and talents to one of the below positions. Our club is experiencing incredible growth, and we need additional women to help meet our club's growing needs. If you are interested in volunteering for one of the positions, please contact Barbara Goergen at goergenb@aol.com or 512-517-8683. Thanks in advance!
Fundraising Chair
Work with a committee to organize the fundraising events throughout the year.
Literacy Chair
Work to promote literacy through the annual dictionary project and other book donation projects throughout the year.
Awards Chair
Keep track of club activites which allow WCRW to win awards and gain recognition with the Texas Federation of Republican Women.
Jewelry Sales
Be responsible for selling jewelry at club meetings each month. Also help choose and purchase items to sell.
Hospitality/Social Committee Members
Tillie Pope is Chair of this committee, and needs help greeting guests and setting up for the meetings. The growth of our club has created a need for more members on this committee - a good problem to have!
Graphic Designer
The Technology Chair, Debbie Simmons, and the Public Relations Chair, Amy Ellsworth, are looking for a graphic designer to help design some collateral pieces for the club. If you have experience in this area, please consider helping with this project. | |
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