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NEWSLETTER
MARCH 2015 VOL. 3 ISSUE 3
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RSVP for meetings:
Colleen Nielsen
951-223-3500
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March 17, 2015
Check-in: 10:30 a.m.
Business Meeting: 11:00
Speaker: 12:00 p.m.
Wilson Creek Winery
35960 Rancho California Temecula
Meeting Fee:
Members $20
Non-Members $25
951-223-3500
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Photos from our TVRWF files.......
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By Julie Gilbart
Greetings, friends. At the end of last month I attended the Winter Conference of the CFRW in Modesto. I fully expected to hear great speakers, meet and reconnect with  many other great RWF women from across the state, and gather information - all of which I did. But what I never expected was that the most interesting, arguably even most valuable, part of the experience would turn out to be something that happened before I even arrived in Modesto.
First - have you ever been to Modesto? I'm guessing, like most people, your answer is "no". Well, I hadn't either. So, guided by the information on the hotel's website that the closest airport to Modesto was Sacramento, I flew to Sacramento. But upon landing, I discovered - surprise! - Modesto is an hour and 45 minutes from Sacramento. So, after a certain amount of uncharitable thoughts about the hotel, Modesto, the CFRW and my own stupidity for not having done better research, I chartered a Blue Shuttle. And that's when I met Alexander.
Alexander was my driver, and his accent made it clear he was not American-born. With a long drive ahead with just the two of us and nothing to do but chat, I wasted no time in asking him where he was from. Russia, he told me. "Oh," I said. "I understand things are very harsh in Russia, that it's very hard to make a living. Is that so?" Indeed it was, he informed me. "Because the government limits what companies can pay their employees?" I asked.
"No," he corrected me, "It's much worse than that. The government owns every business, and it sets the earnings for everyone. It doesn't matter if you're a truck driver, teacher, storekeeper, or doctor - the government pays you what it wants." Chilling to hear. Alexander then asked me where I was headed. When I explained it was a convention of Republican women, he said "I know nothing about American political parties. Tell me."
I explained we have 2 main parties, Democrats and Republicans, and he asked what was the difference., "Well", I said, "there are really only 2 ways to govern, no matter where you are in the world: one is with a big government where everything is centrally planned and people are restricted in their freedom, choices and income ; the other is based on the freedom of the individual and upholds peoples' right to determine their own life choices and succeed based on their own endeavors."
I explained Republicans were the latter, and that the principles of individual freedom we believe in are the founding principles of our country; He had never heard of the Declaration of Independence - can you imagine? - and it was rather exciting to tell him that it declared that people's rights come from God, not the government, and that's why they cannot be taken away. "That's what is written in the Declaration" I said, and "That's what makes America unique among nations." I added that was why I'm a Republican. Then I asked, "Alexander, who do think can make the best decision about how the money you earn should be spent - you, or the government?" "Me!" he replied without hesitation. I said, "Well, exactly. It's only logical, isn't it?"
He agreed. I wish I had the space to relate more of our fascinating conversation. Since I don't, I'll only add that he listened with rapt attention to everything I said, and stopped me to ask many questions - including the definitions of some words I used: "What is 'incentive'?" ("A reason to try", I said). "Impediment?" ("Taxes government imposes that keep you from success"), and much more.
When I asked Alexander if he wanted to become an American citizen, he said he had only been here 2 years, and had 3 to go before he could apply. I can only say, based on our conversation, I believe that if and when he becomes a citizen, we'll have a new Republican. Meanwhile, I will never forget Alexander, and I thank him for the vivid reminder to me of just how privileged we are to be Americans, and that we must not flag in our efforts to elect Republican leaders if we want America to remain the land of the free.
We are, indeed, the world's last, best hope. See you March 17th!
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The February TVRWF meeting featured Judy Hoffman. She spoke on the Election Integrity Project and encouraged members to be aware of the serious challenges facing fair and accurate elections -- in California and in the nation.
She noted the voter registration is a serious problem for the State Registrar in California.
Hoffman reported there have been serious violations of election law -- including individuals who attempt to submit hundreds of absentee ballots that they claim are valid.
She urged members to participate in the election process to guarantee the sanctity of the election box.
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Hoffman said that we need to eliminate voter fraud or our republic will be seriously threatened by those who try to manipulate election results.
"Democracy is directly affected by those who manipulate the voter box and -- regretfully -- that is happening today in too many cases in California" said Hoffman.
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Please check out our updated website www.TVRWF.org.
We have updated the information and made it more interactive.
You can click links to RSVP for meetings and send messages to board and committee
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NFRW President Kathy Brugger is seated next to Nam-Yong Horn at CRP Convention.
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members.
There are links to NFRW, CFRW, Southern Division, and Lawmakers websites. More to come.
The calendar is interactive...just click on an event for more details, and to rsvp.
There is information about our programs such as scholarships. More to come.
Our recent newsletters will be available with the click of your mouse.
 We even have slide shows!
This is an ongoing work in progress. Let me know if you have any suggestion (or complaints). If you have some pictures of TVRWF in action, send them to me.
Check it out! Click all the buttons. Have fun, you can't break it!!!
Go to www.TVRWF.org/contactus to send me an email if you have questions.
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Veterans Supplemental Support Network: Stories of Service
I'm very excited to start helping this organization of Veterans helping our most needy.Our first assignment will be their April 25th Potluck. They need volunteers from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, we can work in shifts or all day. Please contact Melody or go to their website to sign up and learn more ways to help. http://www.vetsupportnet.org/
Also, I invite you all to follow the special training of Piesko, the service puppy through 4paws4patriots on Facebook. She was named in honor of a WW2 Veteran who  recently passed away and leaving them a donation. For more information, go to: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009174668269&refid=17.
So far we have raised them $535.00 this year it's a great start ladies. To find more ways we can help them with donations and volunteering please contact Melody at ingrammelody@gmail.com.
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By Bonnie Parsley
Join us on March 17 for a fascinating presentation by Trevor Loudon.
Trevor Loudon is an activist and political researcher from Christchurch, New Zealand.
 He believes in freedom with responsibility, not freedom from responsibility. His ideal society is onein which government is confined to protecting its citizens from criminals and external enemies, and he believes in working with all those who are moving in broadly the same direction.
Trevor is also the founder and editor of KeyWiki.org, a rapidly growing website with the goal of unlocking the covert side of U.S.and Global politics.
Trevor Loudon's newly released book
The Enemies Within: Communists, Socialists and Progressives in the U.S. Congress is like no other book written on American politics.
The book is designed to expose, in layman's terms, the comprehensive communist, socialist and extreme progressive infiltration of the U.S. Congress and the Executive Branch of government.
Loudon will also show our members and guests exactly how modern communism works and how it impacts your life. Just how do the communists win big on things like Obamacare and immigration "reform" -- which go completely against the wishes of the American people.
Rarely do we hear a perspective on America's image from a citizen of on our Allies. So invite your husband, your friends and neighbors to this meeting. Trevor Loudon will grab your attention and motivate you to action with his dynamic presentation.
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Shop Chic For A Cause Fashion Show
Scheduled for Sunday, April 19
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By Gloria Karlak
Shop Chic For A Cause - TVRWF's Fundraising Fashion Show will take place on Sunday, April 19 at Bear Creek Country Club in Murrieta.
Featuring fashions from Chico's in Temecula Promenade Mall, the Fashion Show will be held
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from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and will feature items from the new Spring Catalog from Chico's.
The Bear Creek Buffet Table will feature Vintage Cheeses, Fresh Fruits, a Variety of Vegetables, Hot Spanakopita, Roasted Tri-Tip Crostini, and bite-sized Chocolate Cake Ganache as well as Mini Cheesecakes.
The Fashion Show is fashionably priced at $30.00/person and will feature Ann Marie Murrell of PolitiChicks as well  as the Show of Spring Fashions from Chico's.
The Shop Chic For A Cause event will support scholarships, Caring for America projects -- including 4paws4patriots -- and other TVRWF activities.
 "You'll want to place the April 19 date on your calendar....and make your reservations soon," said TVRWF President Julie Gilbart. "This is our major 2015 fundraiser and it will be a very special event."
Ways & Means Co-Chairs Alexandra Garrison and Gloria Karlak are coordinating the event in concert with the TVRWF Board.
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MaryAnn S. Miller (951) 505-7428 and Melody Ingram-(951) 677-7887- Membership co-chairs.
TVRWF has a 2015 total of 110 NEW and RENEWING members and 14 Associate members. Don't stop inviting, there is still time for more sign ups.
The TVRWF MEMBERSHIP ROSTER will be available, to all current members, this month. Please look through the names, contact old friends and welcome new members you just met. We hope "those who join us as guests will stay as friends". .
Concerned about Common Core? TVRWF is pleased to be invited to share in a free, evening meeting. The meeting will be held on Thursday, March 26th, 6:30 p.m. at the Corporate Room, 34846 Monte Vista Drive in Wildomar, CA 92595. Are you confused or concerned about Federal Common Core Standards? Come, listen and learn from Dr. Duke Pesta. Dr. Pesta will speak on "Why to Opt Out of California Standardized Tests???" Ask your questions. Watch for more Soar for America emails for more details in the  upcoming days.
For those who would like to attend the evening meeting, please RSVP to www.soarforamerica.com; it is not required but helps us with an attendance count. If you would like to ride share give MaryAnn a call.
Thank you everyone, for all you are doing to make TVRWF a welcoming, volunteer, Republican values club.
May God continue to bless our country.
2015 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION IS PRINTED BELOW FOR YOUR USE.....JOIN TODAY!
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Membership Application
January 1 - December 31, 2015
New____ Renewal ____Date______________
Member Name: __________________________________________________________________
Associate Name *: _________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________
City/Zip: _______________________________________________________________________
Home phone: ___________________ Mobile: _______________________
E-Mail: _______________________________________________________
Please circle the ways in which you can help support TVRWF
Voter Registration Membership Hospitality Phoning Computer Campaign & Precinct
Ways & Means Publicity Newsletter Social Media Caring for America Treasurer Board Position Mentor a New member Sponsor a new member Walking for candidates
Annual Membership: $30.00 if paid by Jan. 31- $40.00 on or after Feb. 1 Associate Fee: $20.00*
Amount submitted: _____
Method of payment: Check Visa MasterCard American Express
Credit Card #___________________________ Exp. Date __________ Security Code _____
Or Call Kathleen McClelland, TVRWF Treasurer (909) 205-5981 Signature: ___________________________________________
For questions please contact our membership co-chairs:
MaryAnn S. Miller 951.505.7428 maxandmaryann@hotmail.com
Melody Ingram 951.677.7887 ingrammelody@gmail.com
*Associate Member: Republican registered male, man or woman in another club, non-citizen or under 18 years oF age.
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By Melody Ingram
I have researched "Republican Motherhood" and I believe it will be vital for us to make a modern day resurgence of this very notion. Society and our schools are failing our children in teaching them what is the very meaning of America and what makes HER truly GREAT.
It's up to all of us to restore what has been lost to our youth. I would love for every School and Public Library have copies of true American history so that our children understand it's the American people that is great and not the government. David Barton is a great resource and has a full library of factual history. If we could all visit his webpage purchase a book,we could have a book in every Library in town. The book is available through shop.wallbuilders.com.
Republican Motherhood was an idea linked to republicanism that elevated the role of  women. It gave them the prestigious role as the special keepers of the nation's conscience. Its roots were from the idea that a citizen should be to his country as a mother is to her child "Republican motherhood" is a term from the time of the American Revolution and shortly after.
During that time, of course, the U.S. was becoming a republic instead of a colony. Americans came to feel that their children needed to be brought up differently in a republic. These children needed to be brought up in a way that would make them good citizens of a republic (as opposed to subjects of a monarchy). Republican motherhood was the idea that women were supposed to teach their children the skills and values that would make them good citizens. 
This idea has been seen as a step on the way to women's rights. Historians say this because this was the first time that women were credited with having a major role in health of their country. If the country was to thrive -- the idea went -- the role played by women would be crucial. Women would need to do a good job of raising and educating their children for the sake of the country. This was -- and still IS -- a major responsibility.
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By Claire Beamer
 We are pleased to announce that Ryan Kelly Murphy is the winner of our 2015 Charlotte Mousel Scholarship.
Ryan was chosen because of her excellent achievements in scholastics as well as school and community service.
She also wrote an essay on "What the Constitution Means to Me" that will bring tears to your eyes.
We have invited Ryan to attend our June meeting to present her essay and meet all of our members.
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TVRWF Officers - Chairpersons - Elected Officials
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TVRWF Officers
Julie Gilbart
Julie.don2@verizon.net
951-677-5009
1st Vice President, Programs
Bonnie Parsley
parsley279@gmail.com
951-600-1754
2nd Vice President, Membership
951.505.7428
Melody Ingram
3rd Vice President, Campaign/Precinct
4th Vice President, Ways & Means
Alexandra Garrison
951-443-7160
Recording Secretary
Sharon Mayberry
Parliamentarian
Adele Harrison
Treasurer
Kathleen McClelland
909.205.5981
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Chico's is providing fashions for the TVRWF April Fashion Show. See you there!
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RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY FOR THE 2015 TVRWF FASHION SHOW.....IT IS THE EVENT OF THE SEASON.
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TVRWF Fashion Show is April 19 at Bear Creek Country Club.
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Chairpersons
Achievement Awards
Jackie Raspler
Americanism
Ramona Lott
Bylaws
Sharon Carow
Caring for America
Melody Ingram
951.677.7887
Chaplain
Betty Hugaert
951.676.8891
Communication Network
Claire Beamer
909.633.1000
Financial Review Officer
MaryAnn Miller
951.505.7428
Caring For America
Melody Ingram
951.677.7887
Newsletter Editor
Gloria Karlak
951.677.0615
Publicity
Gloria Karlak
951.677.0615
gloria.karlak@verizon.net
Scholarship
Claire Beamer
909.633.1000
Reservations
Colleen Nielsen
cnielsen14@roadrunner.com
951-223-3500
Voter Registration
Brigitte Green
949.292.4493
Ramona Lott
Website
Cynthia Edwards
619.672.3228
California Federated Republican Women Newsletter, 4th Quarter
click on link below:
Southern Division, CFRW Newsletter
for Jan-Feb,
click on link below:
Southern Division Newsletter, Jan-Feb
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Elected Officials
U.S. President
Barack Obama
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20500
202.456.1111 (comments)
202.456.1414 (Switchboard)
202.456.2461 (FAX)
California Governor
Jerry Brown
State Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
916.445.2841
916.445.4633 FAX
United States Senate
Barbara Boxer
112 Hart Senate Office
Washington, DC 20510
202.224.3553 (Washington)
619.239.3884 (San Diego)
619.239.5719 (San Diego FAX)
senator@boxer.senate.gov
Dianne Feinstein
331 Hart Senate Office
Washington, DC 20510
202.224.3831
202.228.3954 (FAX)
U.S. House of Representatives
Ken Calvert, 44th District
3400 Central Avenue, #200
Riverside, CA 92506
951.784.4300
951.784.5255 (FAX)
Duncan Hunter, 50th District
1611 N. Magnolia # 310
El Cajon, CA 92020
619.448.5201
619.449.2251 (FAX)
hunter.house.gov
California State Senate
Jeff Stone
California State Assembly
Melissa Melendez 67th District
41391 Kalmia Street #220
Murrieta, CA 92562
951.894.1232 (Local office)
951.894.5053 (FAX)
916.319.2067 (Capitol)
Marie Waldron, 75th District
State Capitol, Suite #5128
Sacramento, CA 95814
916.319.2075
916.319.2067 (FAX)
Riverside County Supervisors
Kevin Jeffries, 1st District
4080 Lemon Street, 5th Floor
Riverside, CA 92501
951.955.1010
Riverside County Registrar of Voters
2724 Gateway Drive
Riverside, CA 92507
951.486.7200
www.voteinfo.net
Local Government
Temecula: 951.694.6444
www.cityoftemecula.org
Murrieta: 951.304.CITY
www.murrieta.org
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