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Members List:
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President:
Cathy Mann
Vice President:
Faye Albertson
Secretary:
June Falk
Treasurer:
Sharon Golder
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN OREGON FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN
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The COOKBOOK is READY!!... The cookbook has arrived and it looks great. The committee did a wonderful job and a big thanks to all the members that contributed their favorite recipes. We plan on selling them at the Coos County Fair July 28 through August 1st. The price for the cookbook has been set at $15.00 with a shipping and handling charge of $4.00. However we’ll be running a special Fair price of $12.00 per book so if you are at the fair be sure and stop at the Republican Booth and pick a few up at this reduced price. They will make great gifts. These books are a hard bound three ring binder so you can add your very own favorite recipe. The book comes with a very clever book stand. Also included are many helpful hint sheets. Remember these books are a major fundraiser for the club and would make wonderful gifts for Christmas, friends, birthdays or just for fun. We need every member that can take at least 5 cookbooks and sell them. For your very own copy please use the below order form. Thanks in advance!
ORDER FORM
NAME:_______________________________________________
ADDRESS:__________________________________________
CITY:_______________________________ ST:_____ZIP:________
Make checks payable to CCRW and mail to:
Fran Holland
90932 Beacon Lane
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery
OFRW Day at the Legislature... .
Elephants on Parade
Anita Conn and Fran Holland traveled to Salem for “A Day at the Legislature”. They were the only members from our club able to attend. After a pleasant drive they missed the turn off to the motel. Fran bought a map and they were able to find the Holiday Inn Express and checked in. They crossed the street to Denny’s for their dinner that evening.
The next day they were up early, checked out after a helping themselves to a continental breakfast. Arriving before 8 am at the library they were “surprise”, the first there and just in time to help Sharon Schmidt set up. Who knew they were having such a nice breakfast there. Anita and Fran set about fill plates with fruit and sweet rolls while others prepared coffee & juice.
The ladies started arriving at Room 103 of the Oregon State Library to register beginning at 8:30 am on Thursday, May 21st, 2009. There were 105 Oregon Federation of Republican Women from around the state, all wearing Red Jackets streaming into the room. What a sight it was. The meeting began with a welcome by Joyce Waggoner, president of the Oregon Federation of Republican Women. Carolyn Oakley, program chairman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The program consisted of remarks from Representative Bruce Hannan, minority House Republican leader and Senator Ted Ferroili minority Senate Republican leader. Jan Esquivel presented “How a Bill becomes a Law” followed by Gail Holmes on State GOP and Legislative recruitment. Announcements of the Day were given Sharon Schmidt, chairman of the event.
At 10 AM the ladies walked across the street to the Capitol where they were recognized in the galleries of both the House and the Senate while they were in session. They all expressed their appreciation of the “Sea of Red” above them.
We then headed for the basement and lunch in room 50. During the lunch break members of both the House and Senate spoke briefly to the crowd. They told us how they had proposed a budget that would fund everything at the current level and not raise taxes. This budget was presented to to Democrats but so far hasn't received a hearing. The Democrats have purposed a budget that would raise taxes considerably. (Big surprise) Each and one of our legislators repeated how we must all work hard to elect more R’s as our people are tired of being in the minority and not getting their bills heard. They need our encouragement, especially from today until the end of the session and again during their time of recruitment and their run for reelection. They need our dollars also. Another speaker was Holly Swanson, author of “Set Up and Sold Out”.
Two tours of the Capitol were made available, a Historical one with Senator Jason Atchison and a fun one with Jan Esquivel and Carolyn Oakley. Those who opted out of either tour, packed “Love Boxes” with the elected officials to be sent to the Troops in Iraq. Anita & Fran were among those packing the boxes. What an honor! Later pictures were taken on the front steps of the Capitol. Then it was time to visit Legislators in their offices, go to committee hearings or to leave for home. It was a most enjoyable day and will be made available again in May of 2011. Hope more will be able to attend then.
CCRW Monthly Meeting.....
Our meetings are the second Monday of each month.
Our meeting will be held at SOZO Tea & Coffee House in North Bend, OR (unless announced differently)
The meeting will begin at 11:30 so if you plan on eating arrive early. We may or may not have a speaker.
We are always searching for energetic Republican women who want to make a difference, so please join us for a meeting and sign up to be a part of this organization.
NOTICE: There will not be a meeting in July or August. See you in September.
TID BITS
Achievement Awards Program:June Falk and Anita Conn have just finished all the paper work involved in Recording events, accomplishments, facts and figures and much more on a ten page document that covered the years of 2008 and 2009.
CCRW‘s achievement awards points added up to a total of 284.
From the chart below, you will notice that CCRW has once again earned a
DIAMOND AWARD.
Five areas in which CCRW can receives possible point toward achievement award;
Club Function: 71
Membership Development: 67 Programs 55
Campaign Activities 60
Community Relations 60
Bronze Award (170-200 points)
Silver Award (201-233 points)
Gold Award (234-264 points)
Diamond Award (265-313 points)
Congratulations, members and kudos for the good work you have done.
Voter Registration.
Since some older members are not able to sit through a shift of voter registration and some do not wish to do so, this project has been turned over to the Central Committee who were willing and happy to claim it Bob Tiernan, ORP Chairman has made Voter Registration his first priority for the upcoming year or more, this was a no brainier. Voter registration is held the third week of every month in the Pony Village Mall and all Republican Women who wish to help and are are willing to do so are URGED TO CALL ANITA CONN AT 541-888-9650. The week of May 18th – 23rd is scheduled. June is waiting to be filled – so – here is your chance.
Support the Troops: Members and guests of CCRW agreed to support our troops by collecting items which they would like to have and can not get in Iraq and sending them to them. A list was presented in a meeting and printed in the last newsletter. Please bring to the next meeting items, either from that list or others that you know a soldier overseas could use. The Caring for America chairman will tally them and get them to President Cathy who will then package and mail them. Not talked about are the things that can be done for the families that were left behind to fend for themselves and who are hurting with no husband or daddy to be with and to comfort them. Republican Women care and can be of help to spouses left behind by taking them out to dinner, caring for their children so they can have some private time, take pictures of families to send to the military member, donate a phone card or by just inviting them to your home and being their friend.
Father's Day: June 21st is the Sunday set aside to honor fathers this year. If your Dad is alive give him a call that day and tell him how much you love and appreciate him. If you have children at home help them to find a suitable gift for their Daddy and show them how to honor him on that day. You are most fortunate if you have a father at home, but if you don’t, you can still let him know that you do care. Just think how you would feel if you lost him and never had a chance again to let him know how much you care. Remember! If it wasn’t for your father – you wouldn’t be here.
Day at the Legislature: May 21st
National Convention: Orlando, FL in September. More on this in later newsletters. They will be picking a girl between 14-17 to be a page to represent Oregon at the convention. If you know of a young lady that would like to be considered for this be sure and submit her name. Call Cathy Mann for details.
New members needed.
Bring a prospective member to each meeting with you. Last meeting one member invited a friend from Coquille to attend and she in turn asked her neighbor who also asked a friend and three new ladies were in attendance.
Republican Women is know as the Education Arm of the Republican Party so what better way to get the word out. The more ladies involved means the more informed voters Coos county will have.
(www.orgsites.com/or/cooscorw/index.html)
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Wow believe it or not I’m at a loss for words! I guess all that I can really report is that we had another great meeting in May but it would be nice to see more of you at our meetings. — Cathy Mann
Soldier Update: Our local brave Men and Women from our local area have officially deployed now. They are currently in Georgia for 2 months and then they will be off to Iraq. The following address it that of a Republican Women who will make sure that other women get anything that we send to them. Please feel free to send cards or letter and any of the following items that have been specially requested.
Spc Dennice Cody 41 1BCT, TF Guardian, B Company 850 Hase Road STE 102 Fort Steward, GA 31314
This address is only until July 10th, 2009. I will update you on a Iraq address when I receive one.
Update on items requested by CB National Guard: Socks, Small Pillows, Baby Wipes, Puzzle books, Reading Material, Beef Jerky, Pepperoni sticks, Trail Mix, Granola Bars, Sunflower Seeds, “Grab and Go” food, Hand Warmers, Muscle Patches and Creams (Therma Care, Ben Gay), Small Pocket Mirrors, Chap Stick (must have screw on cap), and especially Gel Neck Coolers.
Cookbook Update...
The cookbook committee finished their work and the book is off to press. We have ask for a rush order in order to have the book ready for the Coos County Fair. The price for the cookbook has been set at $15.00 with a shipping and handling charge of $6.00. These book will be in a hard bound three ring binder with a very clever book stand included. Any member wishing to purchase one of these book for Christmas, friends, birthdays or just for fun please contact, Fran Holland 541-888-5278 or fran_holland@charter.net We should have the finished product by the first week in July. Again, many thanks to all the ladies that provided recipes to this fund raising project.
New Members...
Members
Goldie Baxter-Hulsey
Cherrill F. Corliss
Karla A. Fries
Linda Newman
Ellen Stroud
Terri Szopa
Rachel Wolff
Associate Members
Donna Cain
Michael Cook
Sue Lynch
Lovella Moore
Denny Powell
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
Donna Cain June 8
Sue Lynch June 10
Anita Conn June 12
Diane Bogedin June 14
Olive Drahos June 19
Mary Langenburg June 25
If your birthday was this month and it did not appear in the above list, why are you keeping it a secret? Please contact either Fran Holland at 888-5278 or Anita Conn at 888-9650. We’d liked to publish all birthdays and we promise we won't give the year that you were born unless you so desire it to be done. Also we are unable to send you one of our birthday cards.
Quote of the Month!
"A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to The United States of America for an amount of up to and including my life." - Author Unknown
Fellow Republican Women & Associates:
The collection of dues began at the October meeting. If you haven't already paid your dues you can mail a check in the amount of $30.00 to
Treasurer, Sharon Golder
2541 Sheridan Avenue,
North Bend, Oregon 97459.
It would be so nice if all dues were paid by March 31st. Dues not current by this date will no longer receive the CCRW newsletter.
In order to receive credit on the Achievement Awards program, we must have eleven more members in 2009 than we had at the end of 2007. It is a two year program. Help!
Ever since that program began, Coos County Republican Women have earned the Diamond Award and we most certainly want to do so again this time.
Remember anyone can join the Coos County Republican Women as an Associate Member if you live outside Coos County. We would love to have you. Associate members pay $15.00 and get one of our newsletters each month. Just send your check to Sharon at the above address.
Coos County Republican Women Minutes
The CCRW meeting on Monday, May 11, 2009 was held at the Fisherman’ Grotto.
Presiding Officer - President Cathy Mann
Recording Officer - June Falk, Secretary
Invocation given by Olive Drahos
Pledge of Allegiance: Anita Conn
Roll Call/Presence of Quorum - sign in sheet was attached and quorum established.
Minutes of April 2009 Minutes were approved as corrected.
Treasurer,s Report:
Income: $302.46
Expenses:$122.81
Fund Balances:
Assets: Sterling Savings $5,111.52.
CORRESPONDENCE:
A letter from Pregnancy Resource Center. No action at this time.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Caring for America:Basket passed.
Newsletter – Fran reported the cost $39.70 . Cookbooks will be here the end of June in time to sell at the County Fair. Fran will work on the Web Site for the cookbook.
No Child Left Behind:
Voter’s registration: Motion to turn program over to CCRCC BY JUNE Falk. Second by Olive Drahos.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:Care Baskets for Our men and Women in the Service.
NEW BUSINESS: ANNOUNCEMENTS:
GUESTS:None
SPEAKER: 1st Lt.Melissa Gruver from the National Guard
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 12:45 pm.
Respectfully submitted by, June Falk, Secretary
CCRW MEETING Monday June 8 ,2009 at the Sozo Tea& Coffee House.
ORFW meeting May 21st in Salem at the Capital room 50.
District meeting Coos Bay Autumn House May 16,2009
National Federation Republican Women will be in Florida in Sept.
