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Monday Jul 06
• BCRW BOARD MEETING
1:30pm-3:00pm Location: New GOP HQ MAP
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Benton County Republican Women welcome women from all age groups and walks of life as key players at the political table on national, state and local issues. BCRW are members of the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) and the State Federation of Republican Women (OFRW). We are a part of America’s foremost political organization bringing women together to positively impact the direction of our nation.
We come together as a collective force advancing the power of women through political access and participation.The BCRW are active throughout the community using “Caring For America” and “No Child Left Behind” initiatives of the National Federation as inspiration and guidelines. As a result, BCRW are currently involved with the “Dictionary Project”. We are in our 7th year of presentations. The number of 4th grade students that BCRW have served is close to 8,000. These dictionaries also stress American citizenship by including a copy of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Stella Guenther is heading this program and the development of a Constitution Center which is now in progress.
BCRW assist young women who need a fresh start in life and in their careers by donating neat, clean business type clothing to the Career Closet where women needing work clothes can find a free wardrobe. Our members also gather a wide variety of items for boxes, which are shipped to our fighting troops overseas. Kay Hunnemuller is in charge of this project. BCRW also supports Operation Homefront. Operation Homefront is a national organization that was set up for the task of helping the families at home state side, but nothing stops them from also providing for our military. Operation Homefront's Oregon President, Dale Clark, is an ever present member of our weekly rallies at 9th & Circle. Our motto is "Land of the Free because of the Brave."
The local chapter of BCRW contribute to three national scholarships for young women. The Betty Rendel Scholarship, The Dorothy Kabis Memorial Internship, and The Nancy Reagan Pathfinder Scholarship. Benton County Republican Women are very active in the OFRW 100% Club Essay Scholarship program. This program is unique to the state of Oregon. Those participating must be senior high school women. The theme for the essay is, "The Constitution-19th Amendment: The History of Women's Suffrage." We are in the seventh year of this program and for the last two years Benton County students have been the recipients of the $1000.00 scholarship prize.
Our monthly luncheon meeting is held the fourth Monday of each month. The group meets at 11:30 a.m. at Salbasgeon Suites, 1730 NW 9th Street in Corvallis. Guests are always welcome to hear current speakers on political issues.
Please contact me with any questions you might have.
Louise (Lou) P. Copes
BCRW President 2008-2009
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As of June 1: Republican Headquarters has moved
The new location for GOP HQ is 1760 SW 3rd St. in Corvallis. Office hours will be abbreviated during summer months (will post hours when we know what they are). Regular hours will resume in the fall, Mon-Thurs., 10 AM-2 PM.Sat. July 4th: Benton GOP Annual Pancake Breakfast
Start your Independence Day with us! The Benton County Republicans will hold their annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast in the parking lot of the NEW Republican Headquarters, 1760 SW 3rd Street in Corvallis from 8AM to 11AM. Please join us for Red, White & Blue Pancakes with strawberries, whipped topping and blueberries (or butter & syrup), ham, eggs, orange juice and beverage. We'll have door prizes and lots of fun! See printable FLYER.Sat., July 4: Corvallis TEA Party (2), 4PM-6PM$6 - Adults
$4 - Ages 4-11
$1- Children 3 and under
From AFP TEA Party Coordinator: We are planning another Corvallis Tea Party on the 4th of July, 4:00-6:00 PM, in front of the Benton County courthouse. ∴ Please mark this important date and event on your calendars. Plan on bringing your entire family and friends to participate in this event. It is a wonderful opportunity to include our children, grandchildren, and friends, and teaching them that we have the freedom to take a stand, and that is is our duty to do so. We can not, and must not, work our 9-5 jobs, come home and sit in front of the TV. We MUST get busy as we have lots of work to do, between now and the next election, if we are to take back our country. ∴ More will be forthcoming regarding the Tea Party, but wanted to get out the info, so you can get it on your calendars, and begin making your plans, and your signs. See printable FLYER.Sat., July 11: Benton GOP Float in Philomath Frolic Parade
Blessings,
Linda Weimer
Note: This is a non-partisan event. Everyone is welcome!
The Philomath Frolic runs July 9th through 12th with the Parade on Saturday, July 11th. Volunteers are needed to help clean, paint and decorate the float (this sounds like fun, huh?) and ride or walk with the float during the parade. Volunteer HERE. More details coming...Mon., July 27: BCRW Summer Potluck Picnic & Membership Drive at Janet Paine's beautiful home
Start inviting friends and colleagues now. Details coming...July 29-Aug. 1: Benton GOP Booth at the Benton County Fair
We know you're anxious to get signed up for a shift or two in the GOP booth! We'll get signup going right away. BCRW usually mans the booth on Friday of the Fair and this takes the place of the BCRW August General Meeting. More details coming...Thurs., Aug. 20: Benton County Republican Picnic!
Mark your calendars! Details coming...Sept. 10-13: NFRW 35th Biennial Convention (See here)
Membership in the Benton County Republican Women’s Club (BCRW) is available to all registered Republican women. Associate Membership’s are available to Republican men (and women if they so select) on a non-voting basis. Associates may serve on committees but may not hold a Club office or be counted in the Club’s delegate determination process. The membership year runs from January 1 through December 31. 2009 Dues for a Regular (voting) Membership is $30 and an Associate (non-voting) Membership is $25.Download the BCRW Membership Application and Membership Survey in MS Word format.
Scholarships are available. If interested, please contact Donna Hansen, (541) 754-0423.
Republican Headquarters has moved!
The New Benton County Republican Headquarters is located at 1760 SW 3rd Street in Corvallis. (New photo coming soon)
The Benton County Republican Party wishes to thank the members and associate members of the Benton County Republican Women's Club for volunteering to man Republican Headquarters. "Your efforts are invaluable to the local party."
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.If you'd like to volunteer to help man Republican Headquarters , please contact Lou Copes at (541) 754-7260 or call the HQ at (541) 754-9155. Thank you!
Back to Basics for the Republican Party
Michael Zak is the author of Back to Basics for the Republican Party, the acclaimed history of the GOP from the civil rights perspective. From the first page of the book: "As you know, Democrats control most of the media, but they also write most of the history books, thereby controlling what even Republican activists think they know about our Party's glorious heritage."
Mr. Zak claims that Republicans squander political capital each time an anniversary of an important civil rights achievement goes by uncelebrated. Why is this? It is because the Republican Party has been the vanguard for the advancement of civil rights in America yet, over time, Republican's have let the Democrats define their party. Isn't it time that we rediscover our past so we, not they, can confidently and proudly define ourselves as we get back to basics?
Back to Basics for the Republican Party is available through the Benton County Republican Women for $20. Pick up your copy at Republican Headquarters, 980 NW Circle Blvd. (behind Citizens Bank) in Corvallis or through your favorite bookseller.
Read more about Mr. Zak's book at Republican Basics.com. Mr. Zak can be contacted at grand_old_partisan@hotmail.com.
Be sure to visit Grand Old Partisan Blog to learn more about the Republican Party, the people, and the events that have shaped it.
According to author, Holly Swanson, there is a tremendous amount of good that can result from the universal awareness of environmental issues and Americans should take continuous positive steps toward environmental excellence but she cautions, that Americans not allow themselves to be set up to
be sold out by a radically oppressive, ideologically and politically motivated assortment of groups she refers to as “Greens”. She writes,
"The Greens are advancing their political plans disguised as progressive solutions to environmental protection. Greens plan to use fear of environmental doom to pass laws that will: control individual opportunities and actions; control business and; end private property rights."
"The Green plan calls for a complete social transformation that will erase our culture. The issue is, do we need to change everything about America to protect the environment for future generations?" Ms. Swanson reminds her readers of Aristotle's words: "All who have meditated on the art of governing mankind are convinced that the fate of empires depends on the education of youth." She then describes how radical green politics has become entrenched in America's school curiculum.
Set Up & Sold Out is available through the Benton County Republican Women for $20. Pick up your copy at Republican Headquarters, 980 NW Circle Blvd. (behind Citizens Bank) in Corvallis or through your favorite bookseller.
Do Green goals defy the U.S. Constitution? The author recommends these websites for further study: Earth Charter USA (read the Earth Charter), Green Party USA (see Platform) and Communist Party USA.
- I BELIEVE the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person's dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored.
- I BELIEVE in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, sex, age or disability.
- I BELIEVE free enterprise and encouraging individual initiative have brought this nation opportunity, economic growth and prosperity.
- I BELIEVE government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn.
- I BELIEVE the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations and that the best government is that which governs least.
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- I BELIEVE the most effective, responsible and responsive government is government closest to the people.
- I BELIEVE Americans must retain the principles that have made us strong while developing new and innovative ideas to meet the challenges of changing times.
- I BELIEVE Americans value and should preserve our national strength and pride while working to extend peace, freedom and human rights throughout the world.
- FINALLY, I believe the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating these ideals into positive and successful principles of government.
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Benton County Republican Party
Chair: Jeff Limón
Mail: PO Box 808
Corvallis, OR 97339
HQ: 980 NW Circle Blvd. (behind Citizens Bank) in Corvallis
Phone: (541) 754-9155 (leave message)
Email: hq@bentongop.org
Website: bentongop.blogspot.com/
Office hours: M-Thu 10am-2pm
Benton County Elections Office
P.O. Box 800
Corvallis, OR 97339
Location (in Courthouse basement):
- 120 NW 4th Street, Room 13
- Corvallis, Oregon 97330
Phone: (541) 766-6756
Fax: (541) 766-6757
Email: E-mail (direct to Elections Office)
Website: here
Office Hours: M-F, 8AM to 5PM (Closed weekends and holidays)
White Pages
(89,000 lost hits 03/09)
The BCRW encourages all Republicans to take an active part in local politics. There are many ways to participate and to make a difference.
- Attend community meetings
- Write Letters to the Editor
- Call radio talk shows
- Become a volunteer
- Serve as a Precinct Committee Person (PCP)
- Call Republican Headquarters at (541) 754-9155 or visit the HQ at 980 NW Circle Blvd (behind Citizens Bank), in Corvallis.
- Contribute!
- Contribute to the Benton County Republican Party, PO Box 808, Corvallis, OR 97339 (The local party operates year round).
- Download rules for Oregon State's PAC Tax Credit (pdf) for Political Action Contributions.
- Vote!
BUDGET REVIEW
The linked information (pdf) was presented by me during the public comment time at the Benton County Budget Hearing on May 18, 2009. It is my hope the Commissioners will follow up on my presentation, as it reflects positive changes they need to make in order to prevent future financial problems.
I find it interesting that the county is relying on renewing levies to operate the county in the future. It is time to become lean and move to a basic budget now. The commissioners are trying to make Benton County responsible for everything from Linn County Health Clinics to the Federal Wildlife's regulatory position on endangered species. When you have to borrow money to operate, you must look at what you are doing wrong.Consolidating and cutting unnecessary positions are the first steps in creating a balanced budget.
Hewlett Packard is offering to lease the county office space on their campus. The lease will include janitorial service, building maintenance, furniture, ample parking, and bus service from Albany and Corvallis, and more. With a full service lease, it will be easy for commissioners to account to the tax payers how their funds are being spent.
The plan to build downtown is not fiscally responsible and needs to be cut out of the commissioners' plans. Moving to the H-P campus is the right move at this time. The county is presently leasing considerable office space, and their leases expire in 2010. Please encourage Benton County Commissioners to begin immediately to negotiate a new lease that brings Benton County offices all under one roof.
Please email the Board of Commissioners at bocinfo@co.benton.or.us to support this consolidation recommendation.
Race and Republicans From William Lloyd Garrison to Trent Lott.
Senator Frank Morse Comments on the 2009 Legislative Session and the Budget
Download Sen. Morse's June report on the budget HERE (pdf).
HR 1207: "Audit the Fed!" Good news! This bill is getting traction!!!
From Lyn Riverstone: Linked is a PDF "Fact Sheet" for HR 1207, the bill to audit the Federal Reserve. I think this is really good information. Download the fact sheet provided by Campaign for Liberty HERE. FYI: The Federal Reserve (private bankers) appears to be worried about this bill and has hired the lobbyist who formerly represented Enron.
Benton County: Jackson presents positive budget changes at hearing
Jerry J. Jackson, Sr., (Republican) is currently a member of the Philomath City Council and has announced his candidacy for the 2010 race for Benton County Commissioner, position 1.
A MUST READ FOR ALL REPUBLICANS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 20, 2009
By Jerry J. Jackson, Sr.
This 1999 article by Alvin S. Felzenberg describes how the stellar history of the Republican Partys' committment to civil rights has been lost over time through factual omissions by liberal historians. Posted at Weekly Standard, December 17, 2002.
