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Williamson County
Republican Women
Messenger
 March 2014
Volume 7, Issue 3
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Meeting Minutes
Please read and review the
before the March meeting so that we may approve them at the meeting.
Thank you!
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Calendar of Events
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Feb 27 - Social with Allison Pataki
March 10 - Monthly Business Meeting
March 17 - Board Meeting
Mar 27 - CHATS/Social Event
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2014 WCRW Board
Marci Revelle
President
Elexis Grimes
1st VP Programs
Debbie Simmons
2nd VP Membership
Lee Ann Seitsinger
Treasurer
Pat Grisham
Secretary
Emily Pataki
Immediate Past President
Committee Chairs
Open Position
Campaign Activities/Awards
Debbie Simmons
Bylaws
Open Position
Caring for America/Literacy
Carol Haenel
Chaplain/Parliamentarian
Elaine Prout
Newsletter Editor
Lea Stoddard
Hospitality
Cinda Johnson
Military Liaison
Cari Christman-Ott
Legislative Chair
Blayre Pena
PAC Treasurer
Shannon Tracy
Public Relations
Carol Haenel
Scholarship
Lee Ann Seitsinger
Web Master
Lee Ann Seitsinger
Historian
Elexis Grimes
Fundraising
Debbie Simmons
Directory
Emily Pataki
Engagement
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Williamson County
Republican Women
March Luncheon
 Presenting Guest Speaker Brad Bailey 
Brad is a proud native of Nassau Bay, Texas.
Brad is the co-founder of The Texas Immigration Solution and The Hard Work Clean Hands Initiative. Brad served on the Republican Party of Texas Platform Committee and co-authored the "Texas Solution" immigration policy.
In June 2013, the Texas Federation of Republican Women awarded Brad with the "Champion of Freedom Award" for his leadership in providing solutions to our nation's broken immigration policy.
MONDAY, March 10th, 2014
11:00am Meet and Greet
11:30am Lunch and Program
Children's tickets available due to Spring Break.
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 by March 7th through our ticketing system by clicking on this link:
Register Here
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
Elexis Grimes by email
vpprograms@wilcorw.org
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President's Message
Marci Revelle 
Greetings and Happy Spring Republicans!
As we thaw out from the record breaking cold, what a great time to get out and support your local candidates! Our Primary is quickly approaching and many races are looking to be very close. The Williamson County Republican Women, per TFRW Bylaws, do not endorse any single candidate in the primary. But we can certainly encourage you to get out and support those Republican Candidates you feel deserve your vote! Your actions now can and will make a difference!
To help you find ways to get involved or education opportunities, we have started "tweeting!" Please find us @wilcorw on Twitter. We will tweet events we think you may want to know about as well as try to re-tweet your events as we see them in our feed. Feel free to tag us in your tweets as well. We are still on Facebook and of course our website remains a great resource. Our goal is to provide information, opportunities, and resources to help you get involved in the process of electing and supporting Republican leaders in Williamson County.
It is my honor to serve as President of Williamson County Republican Women. Thank you for giving me this opportunity.
Sincerely,
Marci Revelle
President
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February Social Reminder  Please join us for a fun evening with upcoming Author Allison Pataki. Daughter of former New York Governor George Pataki, Allison transitioned from a career in journalism at FoxNews to being a fulltime author with the release of her new book, The Traitor's Wife Thursday, February 27th7 - 9pmLogan's Roadhouse 2702 Parker Road Round Rock, TX 78681 Please RSVP to social@wilcorw.orgMarch SocialCHATS/Social Fun for March! To go along with our luncheon this month we're doing our CHAT/Social on "A Thoughtful Approach to Immigration Policy". We have Mike McCloskey (with a special guest) scheduled to speak on another perspective in regards to this topic. This is a great opportunity to be presented a different point of view on this issue. The evening will begin with some social time, then we'll have a thirty minute discussion on the topic from Mr. McCloskey and after we can have an open discussion on the views we've heard. Come join us 3/27/2014 at Blue Corn Harvest starting at 630PM 700 E Whitestone Blvd #204, Cedar Park, TX 78613 Please RSVP to social@wilcorw.org |
Legislative Update
By
Cari Christman Texas Women's Health Initiatives On February 20th, Chairwoman Jane Nelson (R - Flower Mound) of the Senate Health and Human Services held an interim hearing to examine state programs giving women access to health care. "The Legislature prioritized women's health and mental health this session, demonstrating our strong commitment to women and to individuals battling mental illness," said chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, Senator Jane Nelson. "Through these interim studies we will ensure that Texas women have access to cancer screenings, wellness exams and other preventive health services - and that our mental health programs are achieving positive outcomes." The Committee's interim assignment to study women's health in Texas was initiated by Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst. As the presiding officer of the senate, Lt. Governor Dewhurst has announced numerous studies to be conducted by each standing Senate Committee throughout the 2013-2014 interum in an effort to prepare legislators for the 84th Legislature, beginning January 2015. The following description provides a snapshot of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee's charge. Women's Health - Build on previous legislatuve achievements in women's healthcare by examining women's access to preventative health care, pregnancy services, and postpartum care, and exploring ways to expand access and improve quality, particularly in rural and underserved areas of the state. Monitor the implementation of women's health programs in Texas. Assess these programs' impact on outcomes such as improving access to preventative services, reducing unplanned pregnancies, and achieving cost savings. Recommend ways to better coordinate the various programs in a manner that increases the number of women served, ensures adequate provider capacity statewide, and maximizes efficiencies to the state.
To learn more about the Texas Women's Health Program please visit the following sites: Texas Women's Healthand Women's Health Initiatives
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Membership Update
ELECTION YEAR SPECIAL! To celebrate the 2014 election season, WCRW dues for all members, both regular and associate, have been reduced to $20! Renew now and support our efforts to promote an informed electorate through political education and to promote Republican ideals. Benefits of Membership
- Reduced cost to Monthly General Meeting Luncheons, featuring dynamic guest speakers, including local, state and federal elected Republican officials
- Subscription to the monthly WCRW newsletter, keeping you up to date on all WCRW activities
- Subscription to the newsletter of the Texas Federation of Republican Women
- Subscription to the newsletter of the National Federation of Republican Women
- Listing in and a free copy of the WCRW annual directory
- Full voting rights and privileges for Regular Members and
- E-mail updates regarding campaign volunteer opportunities for Republican candidates and legislative action alerts.
2014 Membership Form
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WCRW Directory Advertising
Advertise in our 2014 directory! Half a page cost is $25, full page is $50. Don't miss out on this affordable opportunity to advertise your business or campaign! Deadline for the Directory is the March 10th WCRW meeting. Please email your contact information and artwork to Debbie Simmons at - directory@wilcorw.orgClick here for a Directory Advertising Form.
Membership Renewals must also be received by the March 10th meeting to be included in the Directory.
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Board Meeting
March's Board Meeting will be March 17th at 10am. We will be meeting at La Madeleines 9828 Great Hills Trails, Austin. Everyone is welcome!
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Scholarship Announcement
"Reminder: Scholarship Applications are due Thursday April 3, 2014 by 5:00 PM"
Two $1,000
scholarships courtesy of the Williamson County Republican Women are available for graduating Williamson County female students who have an interest in, and an awareness of, one's need to become involved in the political process.
Those interested in applying for the scholarship will write an essay based on one of the republican beliefs listed below. The applicant needs to explain the belief she chooses, why she agrees with that belief and how she would work to strengthen this belief among her peers. Republicans Believe In: A U.S. Constitution written from Judeo-Christian principles Pro-Life/Family Values Right to Bear Arms Smaller Government balanced Budget/Cut Spending Domestic Oil Production Decreasing Regulations Supporting Businesses Against Obamacare True Balance of Power Applicants must also have a letter of recommendation from a verifiable member of the Williamson County Republican Women or a verifiable member of another Williamson County Republican club. Applications are available by contacting Mrs. Carol M. Haenel at chaenel@nc.rr.com or you may use the link below. Scholarship Application
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