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NEWSLETTER
December 2015 VOL. 3 ISSUE 10
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TVRWF
Luncheon
Reservations
Colleen Nielsen
cnielsen14@roadrunner.com
951-223-3500
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By Julie Gilbart
 The Christmas Season is upon us and I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.This past year has seen some unique accomplishments and achievements for TVRWF.
While I celebrate What We Have Done, I am most proud of Who We Are -- Women who are dedicated to traditional values and time-honored virtues.
We are a team of independent-thinking, resourceful and talented women who give of their time and treasure to advance Republican ideals and goals. Our monthly TVRWF meetings have featured quality speakers who inform, instruct and inspire. Bonnie Parsley did a great job securing excellent speakers for our monthly meetings.
Our club membership numbers have increased and we now boast 130+ members in TVRWF. And, this was due to the dedication and hard work of Membership Chair MaryAnn Miller.
Our Caring For America program is unique unto itself. As well as supporting 4paws4patriots, we have been an integral part of the Temecula-Murrieta community during 2015. Thanks to Melody  Ingram for her leadership with the Caring For America program.
In fact, our Caring For America program was cited for excellence by the California Federated Republican Women in November. TVRWF was awarded 3rd place in the Caring For America category for all Republican Women's Clubs in Southern California. Now, that is an achievement!
Our Scholarship Program is outstanding and our Charlotte Mousel Scholarship winner -- Ryan Patrick Kelly -- went on to win the County Contest. And, Sophia Hernandez served in Washington as an intern over the summer. Clarie Beamer did an outstanding job as our Scholarship Chair.
Our Spring Fashion Show was a great success and the President Reagan Lecture featured conservative activist Star Parker. Her presentation was memorable and press coverage included articles and  citations in the Riverside Press Enterprise, the Valley News, and news-blogs across Southern California.
Our club was fortunate to have Alexandra Garrison and Gloria Karlak at the helm of our Ways & Means Committee.
Overall, this has been an incredible year for TVRWF and it has been a distinct pleasure serving as your president.
Wishing you a God-Blessed Christmas and a Joyous New Year!
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Winter Schedule for Members
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
December 15
Christmas Party,
Victoria Club, Riverside
December 25 Christmas
January 1 New Years Day
January 13 TVRWF Board Meeting January 19 TVRWF General Meeting
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TVRWF Slate of Officers for 2016
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Program Chair Alexandra Garrison, Ways & Means Co-
Chair Carol Tobin Strode, Campaign/Precinct Co-Chair MaryAnn Miller, Membership Co-
Chair Wendy Miller, Membership Co-Chair Amber Carillo, President Gloria Karlak, Recording Secretary Sharon Mayberry, Campaign/Precinct Co-Chair Melody Ingram.
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New Board Introduced at November Meeting
The 2016 Nominating Committee announced the 2016 proposed Slate of Officers in October of this year.
The Nominating Committee consisted of TVRWF members Jackie Raspler, Kathleen McClelland and Marjorie Drayton. Subsequently, the TVRWF membership approved the recommendations from the Nominating Committee for the following leadership positions.
President Gloria Karlak
1st Vice President, Programs Alexandra Garrison
2nd Vice President, Membership Wendy Murphy/Amber Carillo
3rd Vice President, Campaign/Precinct Melody Ingram/Mary Ann Miller
4th Vice-President, Ways and Means Carol Tobin Strode/Kathi Herman
Treasurer Kathleen McClelland
Recording Secretary Sharon Mayberry
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Local Control: A Bulwark of our Democracy
By Marie Waldron
I am a strong supporter of maintaining the authority of city and county governments to decide local issues.  My 14 years on the Escondido City Council as well as my service as a board member on the North County Transit District and as Escondido's representative to the League of California Cities have reinforced my belief in the vital role played by local government in our state and nation.
Our liberties are based on a system of checks and balances. In theory at least, local, state, and federal jurisdictions all balance and restrain overreaching power grabs by any branch of government that seeks to overstep its bounds.
This year a number of bills impacting local government were debated in Sacramento. Among these I was
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Assemblywoman Marie Waldron
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happy to support legislation facilitating the funding of Enhanced Infrastructure Finance Districts by local agencies, a package of bills regulating medical marijuana, including the ability of local governments to prohibit its cultivation, administrative adjustments to decrease the volatility of gas tax revenues as a result of price fluctuations, as well as new penalties for operating drones during wildfires in way that impedes firefighters.
I am very pleased to report that the League of California Cities has analyzed votes on key bills introduced this session and that as a result of my strong stance in support of local control, I have joined several Assembly colleagues to receive the highest score awarded by the League.
Maintaining the authority of city and county governments, with local officials deciding local issues, is obviously more efficient and likely to be more in line with public desires than decisions made hundreds or even thousands of miles away. More importantly, local jurisdictions, supported by informed and involved citizens, help keep us free.
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TVRWF Marches in Murrieta's Veterans Day Parade
By Melody Ingram
Members of TVRWF marched in the annual Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, in Murrieta.
Our club donated $25.00 for the completion of the Veterans Memorial Walls in Murrieta's City Center, and there are a number of our members who have relatives or friends listed on the Wall.
 It is quite impressive and you will be glad that you "experienced" the Wall of our Heroes.
And, IF you had a chance to visit the Field of Honor Exhibit in Town Square Park in Historic Downtown Murrieta,you witnessed something very special, indeed.
Sponsored by the Murrieta Rotary Club, the Flags of Honor contains over 2,000 flags that are dedicated to friends and relatives who are veterans. This is the 7th season of the Field of Honor Week with the Parade as a highlight,
As a side-note.....There were thousands of citizens at the Veteran's Day Parade and TVRWF members carried a banner and a number of American Flags.
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Charity Book Sale at Monthly TVRWF Meeting.
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| TVRWF Marches in 4th of July Parade.
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| | Membership Chair MaryAnn Miller successfully led TVRWF membership efforts during 2014 and 2015. |
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TVRWF President Julie Gilbart led the club through a successful and
momentous year.
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CRWF President Roseann Slonsky-Breault and Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez.
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TVRWF Honorary Super Mug for speakers. Also, mugs are available for sale at $10.00 apiece.
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| | Intern Sophia Hernandez (left) and conservative activist Bay Buchanan in Washington D.C. |
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U.S. Senate Candidate Tom del Beccarro.
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Ways & Means Committee assembles Raffle Baskets for the Spring Fashion Show.
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Announcing New Executive Editor for TVRWF Soar For America Newsletter
 By Gloria J. Karlak
The TVRWF Soar For America Newsletter Editor for 2016-2017 will be Jackie Raspler. As a past President of the Club, she has in-depth knowledge of our club and she is dedicated to communicating with our expanding membership.
I've enjoyed being the Newsletter Editor for 2+ years and I'm very pleased that Jackie will be taking the reins of this important communications outreach vehicle. She looks forward to working directly with the membership on developing articles on important TVRWF initiatives.
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Just a reminder to place January 19 on your calendar for the monthly TVRWF Meeting at
Wilson Creek Winery in the Temecula Wine Country. 
Information about the January speaker is forthcoming in a Constant Contact Transmission from SOAR For America.
Cost of the monthly meeting is $20.00 for members, and $25.00 for non-members. You want to be there...Great lunch
Great Speaker and Great Fun with
TRVWF members and guests.
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A Sad Farewell......
By Alexandra Garrison & Gloria Karlak
 Alexandra Garrison and Gloria Karlak bid farewell to their role as co-chairs of the Ways & Means Committee. And, it was a Fabulous Committee!
- Together we planned two President Ronald Reagan Lectures
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Sharon Carow and President Reagan Lecturer David Horowitz in 2014.
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-- David Horowitz in 2014
-- Star Parker in 2015
Together we sponsored an outstanding Basket Raffle and Silent Auction at the President Reagan Lecture in 2014
- Together we hosted the 2015 Fashion Show at Bear Creek
- Together we sponsored the monthly 50-50 Drawing
- Together we developed the An Elephant In the Kitchen Cookbook
We raised funds for TVRWF and we worked together to achieve success. And, it was truly a  collaborative effort with each member of the Committee contributing to the effort. There were flyers to develop, programs to design, spreadsheets to track reservations, funds to be collected, press releases to write, food to be ordered..... The list was endless..... However, the
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| Model Alexandra Garrison at Spring Fashion Show earlier
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Ways & Means Committee did it all with good humor, a willingness to build to the future, and a lot of hard work! Special thanks to Claire Beamer, Barbara Bright, Amber Carillo, Sharon Carow, Julie Gilbart, Brigitte Green, Nam Yong-Horn, Maria Leanza, Suzanne Macenas, Kathleen McClelland, Bonnie Parsley and Jackie Raspler.....What an outstanding committee! The Ways & Means Co-Chairs and the Committee had stellar years in 2014 and 2015. It was a collaborative effort that led to success!
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An Elephant in the Kitchen --
A Sampler
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**** The Earthquake Cake Recipe below is absolutely outstanding!****
It is taken from the pages of
An Elephant in the Kitchen Cookbook
Earthquake Cake 
by Cordelia Snow
1 1/2 C. Pecan Pieces
1/2 C. Butter or Margarine
1 lb. box Powdered Sugar
1 (8 oz.) package Cream Cheese
1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla
1 box (17 oz.) German Chocolate Cake Mix
Grease 9" x 13" baking dish, or coat with cooking spray. Mix coconut and pecan pieces and spread in bottom of baking pan. Cream butter and cream cheese with powdered sugar. Add vanilla. Set aside. In separate bowl, mix cake mix as directed. Spread cake mix over coconut-pecan mixture, then drop cream cheese mixture by heaping tablespoons randomly over cake mix. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 - 55 minutes., Do not over-bake. Cut into squares and serve.
[After the cake cooled, I dusted it with powdered sugar for a Finishing Touch....]
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| Murrieta Mayor Randon Lane holds a copy of
An Elephant in the Kitchen Cookbook. He is pictured with Council Member Jonathan Ingram and
TVRWF Member Melanie Ingram. |
Purchase a copy of An Elephant in the Kitchen for $12.00 each and two for $20.00.
This cookbook is receiving rave reviews. Get your copy TODAY!
The Cookbooks are perfect Christmas gifts and are ideal for Hostess gifts. You will want to purchase a number for yourself, your family and your friends.
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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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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, 3rd Quarter
click on link below:
Southern Division, CFRW Newsletter
for October - November
click on link below:
Southern Division Newsletter, Oct.-Nov.
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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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