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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 6th year of presentations. The number of 4th grade students that BCRW have served is close to 7,000. 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 potluck luncheon meeting is the fourth Monday of each month. The group meets at the Republican Headquarters at 980 NW Circle Blvd (behind Citizens Bank) and start at 11:30am. 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
Remember to Vote
In order to be counted, your ballot must be received by a County Elections Office or deposited in an official ballot drop site no later than 8:00 PM on election day: Tuesday, May 20th. Postmarks do not count. The ballot must be deposited or received by May 20th. TODAY, Thursday, May 15th is the last day to safely mail your ballot... and remember, you will need a 42-cent stamp to ensure your ballot reaches the elections office.
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24-Hour official ballot drop boxes in Benton County:
Across the street from the Benton County Courthouse 180 NW 5th St – Corvallis
Wells Fargo Bank
Lincoln Health Center
Ray’s Food Place
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Additional drop sites and specified hours:
645 NW Monroe Ave - Corvallis Mon - Fri 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Sun 12:00 NOON to 6:00 PM
LBCC - Benton Center
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Republicans: If you haven't voted yet...
There are a number of write-in campaigns going on for positions in which no Republican is running. We are passing on this information as an "FYI" only. The BCRW has made no recommendations on these write-in campaigns which involve Benton County voters:Friday, May 16: OFRW "Day at the Capitol" (***RED JACKET DAY***)Please note that when you write-in a persons name, you must also fill-in the corresponding oval.
- For U.S. Congress, Dist. 4: If you live in the 4th Congressional District, Linda Hellenthal, former OFRW President, and the Lane County Republicans recommend a write-in vote for Sid Leiken, the current Republican mayor of Springfield. Linda writes, "We need to send Peter D. a message...."
- For Oregon Attorney General: The Write Idea (blog) recommends a write-in for Ron Saxton. (See recommendation here)
Saturday, June 21: District IV Directors' Meeting & Luncheon(This event takes the place of the 4th Monday BCRW General Meeting.)FOR THOSE WHO HAVE REGISTERED AND ARRANGED TO TAKE A VAN
Getting there: Lou has arranged for vans for the trip to the Capitol at $10 per person (correct change needed). Please contact Lou Copes (541) 754-7260 and let her know if you plan to take a van. We will meet the parking lot at the Kings Circle Assembly of God Church located at the SW corner of Kings & Circle Blvd. and leave at 7:00 a.m.The guest speakers for the day are former legislator, Jeff Kropf, now talk radio host and working with Americans for Prosperity; Rob Kremer, lobyist for Charter Schools and; Kevin Mannix, who will lead us through the Initiative Process.
The tentative agenda for the day is:
8:30 a.m. - Registration (at the Capitol)
9:00 a.m. - Meeting, State capitol – Hearing room B
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. - Grassroots Training with Jeff Kropf
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Lunch and Tour of Capitol with Jeff Kropf
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. - Session with Legislators for Question and Answer Session
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. - How to Lobby and How to Testify with Rob Kremer
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. - How to Write an Initiative with Kevin Mannix
3:30 p.m. - Adjourn, then Pictures of all on Capitol stepsDownload Registration Form, Directions & Details (MS Word file).
Vi MacDonald, OFRW District IV Director, invites the members of Benton County RW, Capitol City RW, Linn County RW and Polk County RW to attend the Dist. IV Annual Meeting at Eola Inn Restaurant on June 21st. The speaker will be Andrew Over, Executive Director of the Oregon Republican Party. He will tell us “What is happening with the ORP!”Monday, June 23: Next BCRW General Meeting and Potluck LuncheonRSVP to Lou Copes, (541) 754-7260 by June 16, 2008.
The June 23, 2008 general meeting of the Benton County Republican Women will be held Repubican Headquarters, 980 NW Circle Blvd. (behind Citizens Bank) in Corvallis. A social time will start at 11:00 a.m. with the luncheon starting at 11:30 a.m., and the meeting begins at 12:00 Noon with guest speakers. The business meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. Please come for all or part of the meeting. If you cannot bring a potluck dish, you are welcome to come anyway. Speakers will be: Rick Dancer who is running for Secretary of State, and Allen Alley for State Treasurer. Guests and spouses are most welcome!July 4: BCRW Patriotic Quilt Drawing
The Benton County Republican Women are offering a beautiful red, white & blue patriotic handcrafted quilt as a prize for a drawing which will be held at the Benton County Republican Central Committee's Annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast and Yard Sale, 12 Noon, at Republican Headquarters. Accomplished quilter, Dr. Juanita Lamley heads the quilting project. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. Please contact Maureen Russian, (541) 752-8244, to purchase tickets or download a mail-in Order Form (MSWord.doc)-- winner need not be present.
Pattern: Creative version of the "Friendship Chain"
(Photo shows quilt in progress)
Download the BCRW Membership Application and Membership Survey in MS Word format.
Back to Basics for the Republican Party
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 shaped it.
"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.
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. 2008 Dues for a Regular (voting) Membership is $30 and an Associate (non-voting) Membership is $25.
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."
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,
- 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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We have the ideas, we have the principles, and we have the vision to lead this nation. -- Robert M. "Mike" Duncan, RNC Chairman
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