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Williamson County
Republican Women
Start the new year with us!
Join our guest speaker, Joe Pojman Ph.D. of Texas Alliance for Life for 40 Years of Life; Pro-Life Successes
January 2013 marks the 40th year since the landmark decision made by the United States Supreme Court on the issue of abortion. Although it has been an uphill battle, the pro-life movement has made steady progress particularly in the past few years.
Joe Pojman Ph.D.
Joe Pojman, Ph.D., is the executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, a nonpartisan, nonsectarian, pro-life organization whose goals are to protect innocent human life from conception through natural death through peaceful, legal means. He has served as the executive director for 18 years. Dr. Pojman has lobbied for pro-life issues in the state Capitol for 25 years and has been twice ranked as one of the top 10 lobbyists for causes by Capitol Inside magazine.
MONDAY, January 14, 2013
11:00am Meet and Greet
11:20am Guest Speaker
Location: Williamson Conference Center
(behind the Wingate Hotel at I-35 and 79)
1209 North I-35
Round Rock, TX 78664
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Please RSVP through our new ticketing system by clicking on this link:
http://wcrwjanuary2013.eventbrite.com
Meeting Cost: $16 members & $20 non-member
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
You may send in your check prior to the meeting to help check-in at the meeting go more smoothly. Please mail your check made payable to WCRW-PAC.WCRW-PAC
PO BOX 342
*OR, you may pay at the door if you prefer.
Please note: If you are unable to keep your reservation, WCRW is still responsible for lunch costs. It is our policy to bill $16 for no-shows.
If you have any problems, you can reach Debbie Simmons by email
williamsoncountyrw@yahoo.com |
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President's Message
Emily Pataki 
It is with a great sense of humility that I write my first President's message for this year. I am honored to follow in the footsteps of the dedicated, hardworking women who have come before me, and I look forward to living up to the standard they have set for me as President of this fine club. Thank you all for your support and encouragement. I pledge to you that I will work hard to ensure 2013 is a year of continued growth for the Williamson County Republican Women. As my Grandmother always used to say, "make sure to leave the place looking better than you found it!"
After all of the monumental work our immediate past president, Donna Parker, has done, it will be quite a feat to deliver to you a finer product at the end of this year than that which I received - but with everyone's help, I know we will rise to the challenge.
The WCRW has a talented, motivated group of women in leadershop positions this year, and we are still looking for a few more people to fill in some key spots. If you have a talent or skill you believe can benefit our club or would just like to get involved, please contact me at president@williamsoncountyrepublicanwomen.com
We would love to have you on our team!
Thank you again for bestowing this great honor upon me, and I look forward to seeing everyone at our luncheon on Monday, January 14th.
Happy New Year and God Bless
Sincerely,
Emily Pataki |
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Board Meeting Change!!
January Board Meeting - January 22, 2013
Everyone is invited to attend our board meetings. They are now being held the week after our luncheon meeting on Tuesday. This month's meeting will be held at the home of Donna Parker, 4000 Lindo Loop Round Rock from 11:30 -1:00
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Legislative Update
Cari Christman-Ott
The 83rd Texas Legislature
Opening Day Ceremonies
The 83rd Texas Legislature is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, January 8th, 2013. Elected officials from the Texas House of Representatives and Texas Senate will be sworn in at noon at the State Capitol. The ceremony is open to the public and seating in each chamber's gallery is based on a first come, first served basis. Additional viewing areas will be located in the Capitol extension and member's offices.
Arrangements have been made for the proceedings to be broadcast via closed circuit television in the auditorium of the Capitol Extension (Room E1.004) and Committee rooms E2.010, E2.012, E2.014, and E2.016, all in the extension. The doors to the overflow viewing rooms will open at 9:30 a.m. on January 8th, and will be available on a first come, first served basis. There are approximately 300 seats available in the auditorium and 96 in each of the committee rooms.
Senator-Elect Charles Schwertner
District 5
Office Location: E1.608
Come and go reception begins at 11:15 am
Contact: Leah Alexander
(512) 825-2569
Representative Larry Gonzales
District 52
Office Location: E2.906
Come and go reception begins immediately following the ceremony
Contact: Chris Sanchez
(512) 463-0670
Representative-Elect Tony Dale
District 136
Office Location: E1.410
Come and go reception from 10am until 3pm
Contact: Amy Rister
(512) 508-2148
Representative-Elect Marsha Farney
District 20
Office Location: E1.310
Come and go reception from 10am until 3pm
Contact: Aaron Gibson
(512) 463-0309
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Membership Update
Happy New Year! Thank you for our support in 2012. The 2013 membership renewal forms will be available at the January luncheon. Your membership renewal allows us to effectively promote Republican Party Nominees, promote Republican ideals,provide education opportunities for the electorate, plus much more. Thank you for your continued support! |
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If you know of a conservative woman who is looking for an evening club to attend, look no further! Legacy Republican Women meet the 3rd Tues. of every other month, at 6:30pm in Cedar Park. Please go to their website for more information:
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Fundraising
 WCRW has two wonderful friends who help us with fundraising. Kathie Holliman of Hollidaze Gifts is a long-time supporter and often brings a wide assortment of Republican-themed items to club luncheons, including her popular "Republican Women are the Life of the Party" shirts. Kathie donates a portion of each sale back to WCRW. You can order these shirts by emailing republicanlady@ymail.com.
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