Williamson County
Republican Women
May Luncheon
May 13, 2013
"Foundation for the Future?
Faith & Morality in Politics"
A conversation with Judge Bill Gravell & Luke Macias Moderated by Cedar Park City Councilman, Don Tracy  Judge Bill Gravell currently serves as the Williamson County Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace. Before his service on the bench Judge Gravell was pastor of a church that he and his wife, Jill, started in Jarrell, TX in 2006. He also previously worked on a number of winning political campaigns including Judge of the 425th District Court, Betsy Lambeth and SBOE member Tom Maynard. Luke Macias is Founder of Macias Strategies LLC, and a blogger. His priority is keeping Republicans in Texas accountable to stand for the conservative values on which they campaign. Above all Luke is a servant of Christ. Don Tracy was elected to Cedar Park City Council in June 2010 and is currently serving his second term. He is a member of New Hope First Baptist Church in Cedar Park where he teaches a Sunday school class for young professionals.
MONDAY, May 13, 2013
11:00am Meet and Greet
11:30am Lunch and 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:
www.wcrwmay2013.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 Shannon Way by email
vpprograms@wilcorw.org
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President's Message
Emily Pataki 
Fellow Republicans,
I am sure you all were taken aback by the tragedies our country and our state endured this past week. The Boston Marathon bombings reminded us that we are still living in a world where democracy is a threatening idea to some - threatening enough that our enemies would seek to harm us in shocking and senseless attacks on the innocent. The Republican Party has a strong tradition of supporting an agenda of strength against terrorism both at home and abroad, and we must remind our legislators that we must continue to promote the defense of our American way of life.
The explosion in West, Texas reminds us also of our duty to our neighbors and fellow citizens in times of tragedy. Real compassion comes from individual action, not from relinquishing charitable activity to the bureaucracy of big government. It amazes me how giving people can be during such disasters, even in spite of being squeezed by taxes and regulations.
The most important thing to take away from these tragedies is the resiliency and power of the American Spirit. Lets all tap into that spirit and get energized about our country - lets continue fighting to preserve all that makes our nation the best in the world!
In club news, we are putting the finishing touches on our 2013 directory and will be passing out copies at our May meeting. Please be sure to join us and get your copy. We will also be at the Round Rock Centennial on April 27th - stop by and help us spread the word about how Republican Women DO CARE!
Thank you for all that you do to support the WCRW and conservative causes!
Sincerely,
Emily Pataki
President
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Social Fun For May
Bob Bullock Museum
The social committee has put the May event together by popular request so we hope you'll join in and bring a friend for a fun Saturday!
A few associate members mentioned they thought our social events were women's only...they are not. We invite everyone to come and participate. This is really an opportunity to anyone who is interested in getting to know one another in the club!
May 18th
10:00am
We will meet at the Bob Bullock Museum. A combination ticket for the exhibits and Texas Spirit Theatre costs $12. The exhibits include:
Enduring Women - A photography and women's history exhibit, Women Shaping Texas in the 20th Century, and State Parks and the Civilian Conservation Corp. the Spirit Theatre will show
"The Star of Destiny" and we hope to watch the 11:00 showing followed by lunch at the Store of Texas Cafe. An RSVP will come out through eventbrite soon so let us know if you'll make it once you receive the invite!
Questions? ContactSocial@wilcorw.orgSome of our members at our April Social in downtown Round Rock 
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ATTENTION!!!
NFRW AND TFRW BIENNIAL CONVENTION INFO
Attention Members
We will be voting on our delegates for the NFRW Biennial Convention in Louisville, KY (September 19-22) and the TFRW Biennial Convention in San Antonio, TX (October 17-19) at our May meeting. Please be sure to attend so we can have a quorum and be able to select the delegates from our club that will attend.
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Due to our increase in facility costs, we will now require that all luncheon attendees pay the standard member or nonmember fees. Any questions regarding this policy, please contact Emily Pataki at president@wilcorw.org. We appreciate your support and cooperation in this matter
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Board Meeting
April Board Meeting - May 21, 2013
Everyone is invited to attend our board meetings. They are being held the week after our luncheon meeting on Tuesday. This month's meeting will be held at
1717 N IH 35
Suite 304
Round Rock, TX 78664
From 11:00 -12:30
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Caring For America
The Williamson County Republican Party will have an Information Booth at the Round Rock
Centennial on April 27th. WCRW Volunteers have signed up for two-hour shifts beginning at
11:00 AM and ending at 5:00 PM. We will be wearing our WCRW red shirts, red-
ribboned hats and plan to share the joy of being Republican Women - As our shirts advertise
-- "We Are The Life of The Party!" Please come and join the fun at Main Street in Round Rock.
For questions or to volunteer contact
caring@wilcorw.org
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Membership Update
Thank you for your support and involvement in WCRW!
We are blessed to be in our 36th year of educating our members on important political issues. If you have not yet renewed, or know someone that might like to join, there is no time like the present! Why not reach out to a friend, family member or colleague and ask them to accompany you to a luncheon? Share your enthusiasm about WCRW and our efforts. They may just be waiting for your invitation!
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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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