Joan Draper, President 503.329.1316
Doris Thoen, Editor 503.644.1537

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

I am, indeed, privileged to be your President for this upcoming and very important year for our state and country. Our goals this year are to emphasize growth in our membership, education of the issues and candidates for this election year. In that regard, we ladies with our depth of knowledge and experience can add much value and help in our communities. We will seek out speakers that will enhance our understanding, provide source information and assistance. I welcome and encourage all to share your ideas, experiences and participate in our club’s and other GOP activities.

I wish to express my sincere appreciation to Sue Springer for her service as President for the past three years and her generous help to me in transitioning into my new responsibilities.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

Representative Linda Flores installed our new officers at the December Christmas meeting and party. Members and guests all enjoyed the camaraderie, spirit of the season and lovely décor of the Claremont County Club. Our gifts of children’s books were donated to Col. Howard’s Operation Iraqi Freedom.

In January, Kevin Hoar, Chairman of the Washington County Republicans gave a very interesting talk about the upcoming election and the Party’s grass roots efforts.

OFRW DISTRICT 1 MEETING

District 1 has been reconfigured to include North Coast Republican Women, Republican Women of Downtown Portland and BWSRW. King City-Tigard Republican Women have been transferred to District II. Our club is sponsoring this year’s Annual District 1 Meeting, April 17th. It will be held at the Spaghetti Factory in Tanasbourne, 18925 NW Tanasbourne Dr. Hillsboro, OR 97124. The meeting will begin at 11 AM with the speaker and followed by the business meeting. Each club will give its report. We will distribute menus for decisions on luncheon choices at regular meetings in February and March. We encourage everyone to attend, visit with our Downtown ladies and welcome the North Coast ladies into District 1. This is an open event; please invite friends and prospective members.

OFRW 100% ESSAY CONTEST

The OFRW Essay Contest is open to senior high school girls who are college bound. The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship. We will be recruiting girls through our club efforts. If you know of any senior girls that fit these criteria, please let us know. BWSRW has committed the full $100 contribution toward this worthy program.

DORCHESTER CONFERENCE 2008 - February 29 – March 2nd

Dorchester is celebrating its 44th year as the only conference of its kind. It has proved to be one of the liveliest events with discussions of topical issues, great speakers and a tent show performance that pushes the hilarity envelope. This year’s Kick-Off Speaker is none other than Bill Kristol, editor of The Weekly Standard and a regular panelist on FOX cable network.

Our member and ORP Voter Integrity Chair, Ruth Bendl is hosting a Brown Bag Breakfast on Saturday, March 1st from 8-9 AM.

Dorchester is also seeking Interns and Scholarship Applicants. They must be between 15-25 years of age, full time students and available to help at the conference. Please visit the website at www.dorchester.org for additional information or email info43@dorchester.org.

The ORFW Board will meet Friday, February 29th at 9 AM in the Seaside Convention Center. Afternoon workshops will include Public Speaking, Voter Vault, Volunteer “R” Us and Financial Facts Every Woman Should Know. All members are invited to attend. Please call Doris Thoen at 503-644-1537 by February 22nd if you would like to attend.

NEW MEMBERS

Let’s give a big welcome for two new members, Patricia (Trish) Hoar and Nelson Young. We are very happy to have you both in our club and are excited with your enthusiasm and participation.

ODDS AND ENDS

Please remember to bring and give to Doris Thoen your items for the Good Neighbor House (Family Homeless Shelter) in Tigard by the March 20th meeting.

The 1st Congressional District Convention will be held, July 12th at Montgomery Park, Portland. Details will be provided as they become known.

Multnomah County Republicans are putting on a Lincoln Day Dinner, February 23, 2008 at Sheraton Hotel, Portland Airport. Speaker is Fred Barnes, Editor of The Weekly Standard and commentator on FOX cable channel. Reservations: Deborra Buckler – 503-234-8694.

Lake Oswego Republican Women’s Club is also having a Lincoln Dinner, Sunday, February 24th at the Lake Oswego Country Club. Speaker David Reinhard, Associate Editor of the Oregonian. Call Marilyn Schultz at 503-635-2920 for reservations.

Consider becoming a Precinct Committee Person (PCP) in your precinct. It is a wonderful way to participate in the GOP grass roots efforts. You may contact Kevin Hoar, Chairman, Washington County Republicans, 503-922-1678 for forms and information.

We are in the process of expanding the information on our BWSRW website with our Logo and more details about our club. Look for it in the coming month, www.orgsites.com/or/beavertonwsrw.

UPCOMING BWSRW MEETINGS

Next Newsletter to be published in April 2008

SPRING 2008
BEAVERTON – WEST SLOPE REPUBLICAN WOMEN

(PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT MAY SCHEDULE CHANGES ON REVERSE SIDE)

Joan Draper, President
503-329-1316
Doris Thoen, Treasurer & Editor
503-644-1537

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

I am excited with the grass roots activities that I see in our communities for this very important election year. My thanks to our ladies for their volunteering efforts; I encourage our continued involvement throughout this campaign season. Every effort is much appreciated and will make a big difference in our success in May and then November.

We will continue to inform and educate to facilitate our knowledge of the issues. We have already this year heard from great speakers and will continue to seek out speakers that will enhance our knowledge and understanding.

As always, I welcome and encourage all to share your ideas, experiences and participate in our club’s and other GOP activities.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

In February, Washington County Commissioner Andy Dyke spoke about the issues and growth of the county.

March meeting’s speaker, Senator Bruce Starr spoke about the February Legislative session and this trial at annual sessions. He also introduced our candidate for Secretary of State, Rick Dancer.

Both meetings were well attended with many enthusiastic questions for the speakers.

Our District 1 meeting in April was a success with attendance and reports from our sister clubs, North Coast RW, RW of Downtown Portland and BWSRW. OFRW State President, Joyce Waggoner informed us about the new club formed in Curry County and the May 16th Day at the Capitol. Representative Linda Flores spoke to us on “Women in Politics” and how to encourage more women to run for office. We are very much under represented in the halls of government. There was no April business meeting.

44th DORCHESTER CONFERENCE

Dorchester began with the ORFW Board meeting on Friday, February 29. It was a productive business meeting, reports from the districts and beneficial workshops in the afternoon.

BWSRW members attending the Dorchester conference were Dolores Atiyeh, Ruth Bendl, Agi Bofferding, Joan Draper, Eva Feher, Elizabeth Fischer and her grandson, Jacob Fischer as Intern, Joyce Handel, Jackie Hiatt, Candy Kittle-Mize, Dee Kraushaar, Marilyn Martin, Lois O’Brien, Ivonne Pflaum, Dawn Phillips, Evelyn Poulo, Laurel Regan, Doris Thoen, Becky Tymchuk, Diana Ward and Gail Wilhelms. Associate members attending were Dorchester President, Representative Linda Flores, Everett Curry, Kevin Hoar and Gary Wilhelms. Congratulations for such great participation.

Thanks also, to our member and ORP Voter Integrity Chair, Ruth Bendl for hosting an informative Brown Bag Breakfast on Saturday morning, March 1st.

The convention was a huge success from the kick off speaker, Bill Kristol through table discussion issues to the concluding and hilarious tent show.

NEW MEMBERS – YEARBOOK

Welcome to new members:

Betty Atteberry, 3720 NW Bronson Crest Loop, Portland, OR97229, 503-533-9320, batteberry@comcast.net,

Jackie Hiatt, 2733 NW Monte Vista Terrace, Portland, OR 97210, 503-224-2189, Jackie@iti-fs.com,

Lois O’Brien, 3785 NW 183rd Ave., Portland, OR 97229, 503-645-6322, harveygirl@juno.com,

Evelyn Poulo, 11702 SW Waterthrush Terrace, Beaverton, OR 97007, 971-275-3750, evelyn.poulo@verizon.net,

Jean Williams, 8305 SW Davies Rd., Beaverton, OR 97008-6890, 503-641-3594,

New associate member:

Sally Stevens, P.O. Box 515, Cannon Beach, OR 97110, 503-436-0958, sstev2457@aol.com. Sally is also a member of North Coast RW and is OFRW Newsletter Editor.

Please welcome our new members and add them to your yearbooks. Also, advise Doris Thoen, 503-644-1537, of any year book corrections or changes.

ODDS AND ENDS

Please remember to bring and give to Doris Thoen your items for the Good Neighbor House (Family Homeless Shelter) in Tigard. Items needed are clothing, household items, paper goods and personal hygiene items.

Please call Ruth Bendl, 503-644-0546 if you can help at the Elections office in May and/or November.

Remember to save time in September to participate in door to door walking and telephoning in helping OFRW’s efforts to reelect OFRW Past State President, Representative Linda Flores. Date TBA.

Twenty four packets were delivered to schools in our area for the OFRW 100% Essay Scholarship Contest. Hopefully our club will have a winner. Stay tuned.

Check out our website. It contains club information which includes these newsletters. Feedback is welcome. www.orgsites.com/or/beavertonwsrw.

IN MEMORY

Our member, Connie Fries died April 8th from a long illness. A sympathy card was sent to the family noting that a book will be donated in her name to the West Slope Community Library.

Martha Brooks’ father passed away in February in Montana.

We extend our sympathy and prayers for their loss.

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 2nd – Rep. Linda Flores, Spring Fling (golf, wine, auction) – Eagle Landing Golf Course, Happy Valley – 4pm.
May 8th – Washington County Special Central Committee Meeting – Bonus Delegate Election, BG Plaza, Beaverton, 6:30pm.
May 12th – Rep.Scott Bruun Fundraiser, Sugg. Donation- $50- Oswego Hills Winery, 5:30pm.
May 15th – BWSRW meeting CANCELLED
May 16th – Day at Salem – Tour of Capitol and new wings, workshops, selected speakers from the legislature and lobby. Meet at Kohl’s parking lot – 8am (Canyon Rd. East of Hwy. 217) for carpooling. Lunch Est. $15.
June 19th – BWSRW -Linda Walker, St. Mary’s Boys Home–Elmer’s Restaurant, 158th&Cornell.
July 12th – First Congressional District Convention, Montgomery Park, Portland
July 24th – BWSRW Book Day – Bring your favorite books to share - Light Lunch. - Elizabeth Fischer’s, 15500 SW Farmington Rd. Beaverton.

Next Newsletter to be published Summer, 2008.

SUMMER 2008
BEAVERTON - WEST SLOPE REPUBLICAN WOMEN

Joan Draper, President, 503-329-1316
Doris Thoen, Editor, 503-644-1537

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

As we approach the more intensive grass roots volunteer activities, we can use our experience to further our candidates’ campaign effectiveness. Let’s double our efforts to support the candidates in our districts and of course, in the national election. Every effort is much appreciated and perhaps, we can bring more Republican influence to our State.

We will continue to inform and educate to facilitate our knowledge of the candidates and issues. Programs for the remainder of the year will focus on enhancing our understanding.

As always, I welcome and encourage all to share your ideas, experiences and participate in our club’s and other GOP activities.

BWSRW BOOK DAY

We have a new treat with the upcoming Book Day, Thursday, July 24th at 11 am – 1pm at Elizabeth Fischer’s home, 15500 SW Farmington Rd., Beaverton, 503-644-8994. Elizabeth will furnish the salad base and ladies, please bring the fixings, toppings and dressings. Bring your favorite book to share or donate. Books donated will be raffled off as a fundraiser for the club.

NEW MEMBERS – YEARBOOK

Karen Grimm, 5974 Meadowcreek Ct., Lake Oswego, OR 97035, 503-746-4326, KandRGrimm@comcast.net
Edna Hardin, 4806 SW Wembley Pl., Beaverton, OR 97005, 503-646-3002, ednahardin@comcast.net.
Please welcome Karen and Edna and add their information to your yearbooks.

WALKING AND TALKING FOR REPRESENTATIVE LINDA FLORES

We will be walking for Representative Flores campaign, Saturday, September 13th. Put on your most comfortable shoes and your best talking voice to promote her in this year’s difficult race. Other help is available for non-walkers. The BWSRW Board has approved an allocation of $100 for this event to show our support. Let’s commit to making a winning effort for one our great legislators and past OFRW President.

OKTOBERFEST-CANDIDATE FAIR

We are pleased to have Duniway Forum join in sponsoring our upcoming Candidate Fair to be held at the Westbrook Clubhouse, Beaverton. We expect to have a large turnout for this up close look at the candidates in our areas. We will be inviting other OFRW clubs, RW of Downtown Portland, North Coast RW, King City-Tigard RW and Lake Oswego RW. Members and guests are all welcome. The event will be a pot luck held Thursday, September 18th at 6 pm. Even though, not yet October, the theme will be traditional Oktoberfest.

IN MEMORY

Our members, Jeanne Scott died in April and Jean Young, 94 yrs. and a long time member passed away July 7th. Sympathy cards were sent to both families noting that books will be donated in their name to the West Slope Community Library.

We extend our sympathy and prayers to their families.

ODDS AND ENDS

Please remember to bring to all meetings and give to Doris Thoen your items for the Good Neighbor House (Family Homeless Shelter) Items needed are clothing, household items, paper goods and personal hygiene items.

We will be collecting clothing items for St. Mary’s Home for Boys to be delivered at Christmas. Specific items needed will be announced later.

Please start gathering items for next year’s garage sale. Elizabeth Fischer will accept deliveries at any time. It is our biggest fundraiser.

Two young women were winners, $1,000 and $500 in the OFRW 100% Club Essay Scholarship Contest, both from Grants Pass.

Suggestions are requested for next year’s programs. Let us know what themes and subjects are of interest to you.

Please let us know if you change address, phone numbers, emails or name. We need to keep our roster current.

Check out our website. It contains club information which includes these newsletters. Feedback is always welcome.
www.orgsites.com/or/beavertonwsrw.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

May 16th, the OFRW Day at the Legislature solicited high praises from those that attended even though the Legislature was not in session.

June 19th meeting introduced Lynda Walker, St. Mary’s Home for Boys. Her very worthwhile work with disadvantaged boys was highly commended by all.

UPCOMING EVENTS

July 24th – BWSRW Book Day – Bring your favorite books to share – 11am, Menu is Salad and Fixings. - Elizabeth Fischer’s, 15500 SW Farmington Rd. Beaverton, 503-644-8994.

July 26th – RW of Central Lane – Summer Gala, LaVelle Vineyards, 6pm. Speaker: Karna Small Bodman, Deputy Press Secretary & Sr. Director of National Security Council.

No August Event

September 1st-4th – Republican National Convention, St. Paul, Minnesota.

September 13th, Thursday - Walk and Talk for Rep. Linda Flores. Schedules and routes will be provided.

September 18th, Thursday – Candidate Fair, Westbrook Clubhouse, Beaverton, 6pm. Invite guests.

October 3rd-4th –OFRW Board Meeting, Coos Bay, OR.

October 16th Thursday, 11am – Regular Meeting, Elmer’s Restaurant, Dawn Phillips on Ballot Measures.

November 20th, Thursday, 11am– Regular Meeting, Elmer’s Restaurant – Discussion on election wrap up.

December 18th Thursday, 11am – Christmas Program, Installation of Officers, Gail Wilhelms’ home. Exchange gifts limit - $10. Bring clothing items for St. Mary’s Home for Boys.

NOTICE!!

Would you like to be involved? Please volunteer for the nominating committee for our club’s 2009 officers. Please contact Joan Draper at 503-320-1316.

Next Newsletter to be published Fall, 2008.

FALL-WINTER 2008
BEAVERTON WEST SLOPE REPUBLICAN WOMEN

Doris Thoen, Editor - 503-644-1537
Joan Draper, President - 503-329-1316

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

My sincere thanks to so many of you that gave your time and energy, tirelessly volunteering for our candidates and ballot measures this election cycle. Many of you gave countless hours knocking on doors, manning the phones and helping with many of the back office duties. Your work is well appreciated and not forgotten.

The election is over, the results are in and it isn’t pretty. We took a big shellacking for which there are a number of reasons. Our message did not get out and we were painted with a broad brush as the party out of touch with the public. It’s time we take stock of the situation, analyze where we went wrong, how we can reform our party and gain back our reputation of the party for the people, of limited government, fiscal and individual responsibility.

We ladies can do much to make our voices heard and actively participate in this effort. In the weeks to come, we will be analyzing our problems and developing a program to affect reforms and change our image. In this regard, our club will continue to provide meaningful information, education and plans to our membership.

I welcome and encourage all to provide input, discussion and ideas. Our party needs your help. Together, we can return Republicans to public office and the recognition we have enjoyed and deserve.

I wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year. May the blessings of the season be yours now and in the future.

YEARBOOK

Please let us know if you change address, phone numbers, emails or name. We need to keep our roster current.

IN MEMORY

Our members Jan Cone died September 19th and Sally Bauers died October 28th. Books will be donated to the West Slope Community Library in their names. We extend our sympathy and prayers to their families.

MEMBERSHIP DUES

Membership dues of $25 are due January 1, 2009. The dues notice is enclosed with this newsletter. We encourage all prospective members to activate your membership at this time. Please remember to pay on time and help facilitate our bookkeeping and budget process to be able to plan our activities for the upcoming year.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

Our Book Day Social in July was a great success with much participation and sharing of books and lively discussions. Those in attendance recommend we do it again next year.

The Oktoberfest-Candidate Fair was another big success with a record turnout and the Westbrook Clubhouse filled to capacity. Candidates and audience thoroughly enjoyed the evening, learned much about the issues and the candidates. The menu of brat and German fare was enjoyed by all.

The OFRW Board meeting in Coos Bay was attended by Joyce Handel and Doris Thoen. Honors and pins were presented to past OFRW State Presidents. Congratulations to our own Doris Thoen who served as OFRW State President from 1973-1975.

UPCOMING EVENTS

November 18th, Tuesday, 7 pm
--Central Committee Reorganization Meeting.to be held at the Beaverton Resource Center, SW Hall & Allen. The agenda will include election of new officers and delegates. All elected Precinct Persons should attend.
November 20th, Thursday, 11am
--Regular Meeting, Elmer’s Restaurant – Discussion on election wrap up. The nominating committee will present the following slate of officers to be elected for 2009. Nominations may be made from the floor.
Joan Draper, President, Diana Ward, 1st Vice President, Betty Attebetty, 2nd Vice President, Jerrylynn Reel, Recording Secretary, Mary Lou Aman, Corresponding Secretary and Doris Thoen, Treasurer.
December 18th Thursday, 11am
--Christmas Program and Installation of Officers will be at Gail Wilhelms’ home, 4353 NW Tam O’Shanter Way, Portland, OR 97229, 503-533-8966. Pot Luck menu will be announced. Exchange gifts limit - $10. Bring clothing items for St. Mary’s Home for Boys – Ages 10-18yrs. Budget for 2009 will be presented and voted upon.
March 6-8, 2009
–- Dorchester Conference at Seaside. Plan to sign up and attend this important event.

FUTURE PROGRAMS

Suggestions are requested for next year’s programs. Let us know what themes and subjects are of interest to you. Your input and participation is essential to a successful club

ODDS AND ENDS

Please remember to bring to all meetings and give to Doris Thoen your items for the Good Neighbor House (Family Homeless Shelter) Items needed are clothing, household items, paper goods and personal hygiene items.

We will be collecting clothing items for St. Mary’s Home for Boys to be delivered at Christmas. Specific items needed are basic clothing and undergarments. Boys are ages 10-18 years.

Please start gathering items for next year’s garage sale. Elizabeth Fischer, 503-644-8994, will accept deliveries at any time. Her address is 15500 SW Farmington Rd, Beaverton. Please help in this effort, it is our biggest fundraiser.

Please remember to check our website from time to time. It contains club information which includes these newsletters and schedule of events. Of course, feedback and suggestions are is always welcome.
www.orgsites.com/or/beavertonwsrw.

Next Newsletter to be published early 2009