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Donna Austin
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| As Donna Austin runs for Cupertino City Council, she seeks to continue her long record of service to the community.
Her eight years of service on the city's Planning Commission helped her to understand the planning process and to work with the many aspects of land use in Cupertino.
Austin serves on the board of the Cupertino Historical Society and the Cupertino Library Foundation. She also serves on the Stocklemeir Task Force, which works on creek restoration, saving the legacy orange orchard on the property and completing a section of trail.
Donna Austin is a past president of Quota of Cupertino and district governor of Quota International, a nonprofit service organization that assists disadvantaged women and children, as well as hearing- and speech-impaired people.
She is also a Lector and Eucharistic Minister for her church and an editor of The C Magazine.
It's no surprise that the Chamber of Commerce named Donna Austin a Citizen of The Year and awarded her its Star Award this year.
Donna's goals on the council include promoting tourism and retail, preserving the city's history, and a strong fiscal policy, including a healthy reserve. She says "I want to help make Cupertino an even better place to live, work, raise children, and retire."
Donna Austin was born and raised in the Santa Clara Valley. At 17, she entered the convent and became a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur and taught in Catholic schools. After 12 years of service, she left the order.
She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees and a teaching credential, and taught for many years in local schools.
Donna and her husband Scot have lived in Cupertino for 34 years; they have twin daughters and 4 grandchildren.
You can learn more about Donna's campaign at her campaign website.
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| October, 2011 | Luis Buhler, Publisher |
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On November 8, many local governments will elect their leaders in off-year elections.
These races are often close to home with relatively low voter turnout. They give us a great opportunity to put some Republicans into office. Because not every community has an election, we can focus on a few races, concentrate our efforts and maximize our impact.
In this newsletter, we feature two well-qualified local candidates with whom I am acquainted. Donna Austin is running for Cupertino City Council, and Virginia Chang Kiraly is running for the Menlo Park Fire Protection District board.
Please contact them via their websites to get involved and support their campaigns. Time is short, but there is still plenty of time to make a difference.
Best regards,
Luis
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Virginia Chang Kiraly for Menlo Park Fire Protection District Board
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 In these times of financial challenge for governments at all levels, Virginia Chang Kiraly's experience in financial analysis will be a big asset on the board of the Menlo Park Fire Protection District.
Virginia Kiraly has fifteen years of experience in corporate financial analysis, planning, and investments. She wants to put her skills to work to maintain financial stability, sustainability and accountability for the District.
As foreperson of the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury, she recently led an effort studying pension reform. Virginia knows that public agencies must limit their pension systems to what they can afford.
Virgina Chang Kiraly also has other experience in the public arena, serving as a commissioner on the California Commission for Economic Development, and on a local community college tax oversight committee. She has been a leader on the CRP Platform Committee and her local county committee.
She earned her B.A. in government and economics from the University of Texas-Austin. She has been active in the community, serving as a PTA president, plus a board member for educational foundations, the Tech Museum, the Red Cross and more.
Virginia lives with her husband and kids in Menlo Park. You can learn more about her campaign on her campaign website.
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| Conservative Forum hosts Andrew Breitbart: Tuesday, October 4, 6:15 PM |
 The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley presents publisher and commentator Andrew Breitbart. Breitbart runs several major websites, writes a weekly column, and is an occasional guest commentator on news programs. Topic: "Can conservatives expect fair & balanced reporting in 2012?". Reception at 6:15 PM; Program at 7:00 PM.
Cost: Premium members free; Regular members pay $15 at the door; non-members $25 at the door; no discount for first time guests.
Location: IFES Portuguese Hall, 432 Stierlin Road, Mountain View
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| Silicon Valley RWF Luncheon with Eve Bretzke: Thursday, October 6, 11:30 AM |
 The Silicon Valley Republican Women Federated present Eve Bretzke, the club's president, reporting on the 36th Biennial National Federation of Republican Women Convention in Kansas City.
Social 11:30 AM, Lunch noon.
Cost: $20 per person. RSVP to Louise Kenney at (408) 739-4724 by Monday before the meeting.
Location: Blue Pheasant Restaurant, 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. (Phone: 408-255-3300)
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| We Want Tara Fundraiser for Sunnyvale City Council: Thursday, October 6, 5:30 - 7:30 PM |
 Show your support for Tara Martin-Milius for Sunnyvale City Council, Seat #7. No host bar. More about Tara
Suggested donation: $70 per person, $50 seniors/students. Please make checks payable to: Tara Martin-Milius for Sunnyvale City Council, Seat #7. RSVP by Monday, October 3 to Barbara Fukumoto at barbf52@aol.com or 408-245-7517. Location: Fibbar McGee's, 156 S. Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA
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| Republican Presidential Primary Debate on Bloomberg Television: Tuesday, October 11, 5 PM |
Pre-debate coverage begins at 4 PM.
Sponsors: Bloomberg, The Washington Post and WBIN-TV in New Hampshire.
Location: Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH
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2012 Primary Debate Schedule
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| Palo Alto RWF Luncheon with Sid Espinosa: Wednesday, October 12, 11:30 AM |
Please Join the Palo Alto Republican Women Federated for a meeting featuring Palo Alto Mayor Sid Espinosa. His Topic: "1911 Banner Year...California Women Win the Vote".
11:30 AM Social, 12:00 Lunch.
Cost: $20. Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, October 4. Sorry, No Refunds - they are charged for lunches ordered. Please make your check payable to PARWF and send to: Edith Zitelli, 770 Northampton Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303.
Questions: Call Edith at (650)327-8777. Location: University Club, 3277 Miranda Ave., Palo Alto
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| Sonoma Valley RWF Luncheon with Luis Buhler: Thursday, October 13, 11 AM |
 The Sonoma Valley Republican Women, Federated host Republican strategist and campaign veteran Luis Buhler at their luncheon. He is a consulting CFO, the publisher of BayAreaGOP.com, former Bay Area Regional Vice Chair for the CRP, and an active member of the Lincoln Club's Redistricting Committee.
Topic: "Redistricting and the 2012 Election".
Cost: $30. Send check (payable to SVRWF) to: Sonoma Valley Republican Women, P.O. Box 875, Sonoma, CA 95476 by Sunday, October 9. If you are late in confirming, contact Cece Dahl at dahlhouse476@comcast.net or 707-939-1029.
Location: The Lodge at Sonoma, 1325 Broadway, Sonoma
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| Blackhawk RWF Meeting featuring David Salaverry: Thursday, October 13, 5:30 PM |
 The Blackhawk Republican Women Federated are pleased to present David Salaverry speaking on "Redistricting California: What Happened and What's Next?". He founded the California Conservative Action Group and the website www.fairthelines.org to organize grassroots conservatives for fair redistricting.
Social hour and hors d'oeuvres 5:30 PM; Program 6:15 PM.
Cost: $25 per person. Reservations: Contact Judy Wright at jwright736@earthlink.net or 925-828-0771 by noon, Wednesday before the meeting. Location: Blackhawk Country Club, 599 Blackhawk Club Dr, Danville
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| PRI presents Confronting Terror: Thursday, October 13, 6:00 PM |
 The SF Federalist Society and the Pacific Research Institute present: Confronting Terror: 9/11 and the Future of American National Security. Discussion and book signing with Professor John Yoo, Editor and UC Berkeley Law Professor, and Dr. Charles R. Kesler, Contributing Author and Claremont McKenna College Government Professor.
Cost: $15. Reserve online now. Questions? Contact Cindy Chin at cchin@pacificresearch.org.
Location: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, 4 Embarcadero, 17th Floor,
San Francisco
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| Tri-Valley RWF Dinner with Peter Friedman: Thursday, October 13, 6:30 PM |
 The Tri-Valley Republican Women Federated cordially invite you to dinner with Peter Friedman. Mr. Friedman has been studying and lecturing on the threat of Islam to America for over 40 years. He will be discussing our current relationship with Islam and what Americans need to be aware of regarding future relations with Islamic countries. Social 6:30 PM, dinner 7:00 PM.
Cost: $26 for members and $30 for non-members. RSVP to Phyllis Couper at coupclan1962@pacbell.net or 925-462-4931 by Monday, October 10. Gentlemen are most welcome.
Location: Cattleman's Restaurant, 2882 Kitty Hawk Road, Livermore
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| Nob Hill Republican Women Dinner with S.F. Measures and Candidates: Thursday, October 13, 6:30 PM |
The Nob Hill Republican Women's Club, Federated holds a pre-election meeting. Christopher L. Bowman and Howard Epstein will review the ballot measures. In addition, Chris Cunnie, candidate for sheriff, and Bill Fazio, candidate for district attorney, will speak. Meeting 6:30 PM, dinner 7:00.
Cost: Members $50, Non-members $55. For reservations, please send check payable to NHRWCF to Marilyn Zygmunt, 2398 Pacific Avenue, #408, San Francisco, CA 94115, to be received no later than Friday, October 7. Include the RSVP form. For questions, contact Joan Leone at jleone@sonic.net or 415-567-7424.
Location: Fior d'Italia, "The Tuscany Room", 2237 Mason Street (at Chestnut) in the San Remo Hotel, San Francisco (415-986-1996)
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| Novato Republican Women Luncheon with Luis Buhler: Tuesday, October 18, 11:00 AM |
How will the newly-drawn redistricting maps affect critical races in 2012 and beyond, and Republican races in particular? To discuss the issue, the Novato Republican Women Federated present Republican strategist and campaign veteran Luis Buhler. Buhler is a CFO, the publisher of www.BayAreaGOP.com, and the former Bay Area Regional Vice Chair for the CRP.
Cost: $25, payable to NRWF at the door (a check is preferred). For lunch reservations, call 415-388-3669 or email nrwflunch@gmail.com no later than 9:00 PM on Friday before the meeting. As always, guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable items for care packages for the troops stationed in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Location: Marin Country Club, 500 Country Club Drive, Novato
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| Republican Presidential Primary Debate on CNN: Tuesday, October 18, 5 PM |
Sponsor: CNN and the Western Republican Leadership Conference.
Location: Sands Expo Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV
Please check late listings for changes.
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| SFRA Dinner with Alex Clemens: Tuesday, October 18, 6:00 PM |
Join the San Francisco Republican Assembly for a dinner with Alex Clemens, respected San Francisco communications and strategic consultant. Discussion of S.F. ballot measures. Cost: Members $45, non-members $55. Contact Alan Smith at 415-771-869.
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| Mid-Peninsula Republican Women Federated Luncheon with Tom Del Beccaro: Wednesday, October 19, Noon |
 The Mid-Peninsula Republican Women Federated invite you to join them for their luncheon meeting. Speaker Tom Del Beccaro is the Chairman of the California Republican Party.
Cost: $25 (enjoy guest speakers, lunch, coffee and dessert) paid at the door; please pay in cash. Reservations required: Call Ginnie at 650-697-4270.
Where: San Mateo Elks Lodge, 229 West 20th Ave, San Mateo
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| SVARW Breakfast with Orlean Koehle: Wednesday, October 19, 9 AM |
 Join the Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women for their monthly meeting featuring Orlean Koehle, author and State President of Eagle Forum of California. She will discuss the current transformation of America and its parallel to the European Union.
Topic: "UN Agenda 21".
9:00 AM - Continental breakfast, 9:30 AM - Program begins.
Cost: $13 (includes Continental Breakfast). For more information, contact svarw_info@svarw.com or see the club website. Location: La Rinconada Country Club, 14595 Clearview Drive, Los Gatos
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| Lamorinda RWF Luncheon Meeting featuring Larry Greenfield: Thursday, October 20, 11:15 AM |
 The Lamorinda Republican Women invite you to a luncheon featuring Larry Greenfield. He is a Fellow in American Studies at the Claremont Institute, where he writes on American politics and national security issues. Topic: "National Security in a Dangerous World".
Social 11:15 AM, Lunch 12:00, Program 12:25.
Tickets: $25 luncheon OR $15 program only (no meal). Meeting is open to the public. RSVP by 5:00 PM on Monday before the meeting by calling Jan at 925-459-6768 ext. 1 and send check payable to LRWF to: LRWF - Attention: Jan, P.O. Box 382, Lafayette, CA 94549-0382.
Location: Orinda Country Club, 315 Camino Sobrante, Orinda
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| West Valley Republican Women Lunch with Allison Olson: Thursday, October 20, 11:30 AM |
 Please join the West Valley Republican Women to hear Allison Olson, Legislative Advocate for the California Federation of Republican Women. From her office in Sacramento, she monitors legislation of interest to the CFRW membership.
Cost: $18, payable to WVRWF, includes lunch. Everyone is welcome, gentlemen included! RSVP to info@westvalleyrwf.org or Nina Scott at 408-247-0582.
Location: Holder's Country Inn, 998 So. De Anza Blvd., San Jose, CA
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| CCRA Fall Dinner with Larry Greenfield: Thursday, October 20, 5:30 PM |
 You're invited to the Contra Costa Republican Assembly Fall Dinner with special guest speaker Larry Greenfield as he discusses "The Obama Doctrine In A Dangerous World". 5:30 PM cocktails, 6:00 PM dinner.
Cost: $35 per person. RSVP to rsvp@ccrassembly.com or call 925-726-4272. Location: Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville, CA
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CFRW Fall Convention in Visalia: Friday-Sunday, October 21-23
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The California Federation of Republican Women holds its Fall Convention. A new President and Executive Board will be elected. See the convention webpage for details. Location: Visalia Marriott Hotel, 300 South Court, Visalia
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| San Ramon RWF Luncheon and Fundraising Festival: Tuesday, October 25, 11:30 AM |
The San Ramon Valley Republican Women invite you to their monthly meeting, this month a fundraiser featuring Republican, patriotic, and holiday gift items. 11:30 AM Social, 12:00 Luncheon.
Cost: $23. RSVP to Linda King at lindacahillking@gmail.com or 925-833-8771.
Where: Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville
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Calendar
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SFGOP Central Committee General Meeting: Wednesday, October 5, 6:30 PM
Monthly meetings are usually held the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM. They frequently have a featured speaker. Where: Auditorium of the Hiram Johnson State Office Building, 455 Golden Gate Avenue (between Polk and Larkin), San Francisco
Santa Cruz Republican Central Committee Meeting: Thursday, October 6, 7:00 PM
Meeting is open to the general public. Location: Live Oak Senior Center, 1777 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA
CCRP Voter Registration at the Danville Farmer's Market: Saturday, October 8, 9:00 AM Drop by the Contra Costa Republican Party Table at the Danville Farmer's Market. Register to vote, sign a petition, chat with other Republicans. Every Saturday morning at the Danville Farmer's Market. Location: Railroad & Prospect Avenue, Danville
Santa Clara County Republican Party Committee Meeting: Wednesday, October
12, 7 PM
The monthly meeting of the Santa Clara County Republican Party. Questions? Contact HQ at director@svgop.com or 408-246-6600. Location: Santa Clara County Administration Building, 70 W. Hedding Street (at First Street), San Jose, California
San Mateo County GOP Committee Meeting: Thursday, October 13, 7:00 PM
Join the San Mateo County Republican Party for their monthly committee meeting. Location: American Legion Hall, 130 South Blvd., San Mateo
Alameda County Republican Central Committee Meeting: Tuesday, October 18, 6:30 PM
Meetings occur every third Tuesday of the month. The meetings start at 6:30 PM, but there is time to socialize beforehand. They are currently open to all Republican voters in Alameda County, but only Members may vote. These meetings are a great opportunity to meet many of the involved volunteers. Where: Alameda County Party Headquarters, 1039 MacArthur Blvd., San Leandro
San Francisco Young Republicans Monthly Happy Hour: Tuesday, October 18, 7:00 PM
Join the San Francisco Young Republicans for their monthly 3rd Tuesday happy hour! More info: info@sfyr.org . Location: Unwind, 1875 Union Street, San Francisco
Solano Republican Party Committee Meeting: Wednesday, October 19, 7:00 PM
Meetings normally occur the third Wednesday of the month.
Contact: info@solanorepublicans.org
SMGOP Jazz, Politics and Wine Reception: Wednesday, October 26, 6 - 8 PM
The San Mateo County Republican Party cordially invites you to a Jazz, Politics and Wine Reception. Location: 1061 San Raymundo, Hillsborough
SF Log Cabin Republicans Monthly Meeting: Wednesday, October 26, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
The Log Cabin Republicans of San Francisco hold their 4th Wednesday monthly meeting. Contact: Daniel Brown at daniel.brown@alumni.usc.edu or 415-763-5513. Location: Sausage Factory (back Dining Room)
on Castro Street (at 18th), San Francisco
Marin County Republican Central Committee Meeting: Thursday, October 27, 7:00 PM
Usually the last Thursday of the month. Contact: 415-446-4111. Location: Jason's Restaurant, Community Room, 300 Drakes Landing Road, Greenbrae. |
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CFRW Northern Division Convention in Sacramento: Friday-Sunday, November 11-13 The California Federation of Republican Women Northern Division holds its biennial convention. The convention includes election of officers, speakers, awards, and more. Registration Deadline: November 1. Location: DoubleTree Hotel, 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA (across from the Arden Fair Mall) Overview | Details
The Independent Institute's Gala for Liberty: Tuesday, November 15, 6:30 PM
 A Gala for Liberty 25th Anniversary Dinner and Presentation of the Alexis de Tocqueville Award. We will honor Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and former President of Poland, Lech Walesa, Nobel Laureate Mario Vargas Llosa, and Dr. Robert Higgs with the Alexis de Tocqueville Awards in recognition of their exceptional contributions to humanity in advancing the ideas and ideals of individual liberty, entrepreneurship, personal responsibility, civic virtue, and the rule of law. More Information
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, 600 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA
Tickets: $350 per person and up. For more information, please contact Sarah Tarvin, Development Manager at (510) 632-1366 x152 or Send Email. Reception at 6:30; Dinner and Ceremony at 7:30 PM
Mid-Peninsula Republican Women Federated Luncheon with Sheriff Paul Babeu: Wednesday, November 16, Noon
The Mid-Peninsula Republican Women Federated invite you to join them for their luncheon meeting. The speaker is Paul Babeu, the Sheriff of Pinal County, Arizona, who is outspoken about the need to secure the state's border with Mexico.
Cost: $25. Reservations required: Call Ginnie at 650-697-4270. Where: San Mateo Elks Lodge, 229 West 20th Ave, San Mateo
West Valley Republican Women Lunch with Brad Dacus: Thursday, November 17, 11:30 AM
Please join the West Valley Republican Women to hear Brad Dacus, President of the Pacific Justice Institute.
Cost: $18, payable to WVRWF, includes lunch. RSVP to info@westvalleyrwf.org or Nina Scott at 408-247-0582. Location: Holder's Country Inn, 998 So. De Anza Blvd., San Jose, CA
PRI Annual Gala Dinner with Judge Andrew Napolitano, Wednesday, November 30, 6:00 PM
For further information contact Cindy Chin at cchin@pacificresearch.org or
(415)955-6110. Location: Ritz-Carlton, 600 Stockton Street, San Francisco. Details
CRP Spring 2012 Convention: Friday-Sunday, February 24-26, 2012
For more information, please contact Jasmine Megrabyan at jmegrabyan@cagop.org. Where: Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, 1333 Bayshore Highway,Burlingame, CA 94010
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