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President's Corner My message is a little more lengthy than usual. For the NvFRW Spring Board meeting I was asked to present a summary of Club activities and accomplishments for the last quarter of 2012 through Spring 2013. I thought you should know what a wonderful job our club has done. So, here's my report to the Nevada State Federation of Republican Women. It is quite an honor to be involved with such an active, caring and dedicated group of women, and men, dedicated to strengthening and supporting the Republican Party. All committee positions were filled and the Chairs are busy at work with their various projects. We continue to follow the theme of "Preserving the Constitution," however, we have also spent considerable time on educating our members how to reach out to our legislators and impact the votes on bills before congress. Out Constitution Committee is one of the most active committees at this time. As well as meeting once a month to discuss relevant topics affecting our rights and issues that are infringing on Constitution intentions and laws. Our committee members continue to distribute Constitution handbooks to all 5th graders at each of the elementary schools in Douglas County, as well as put on assemblies at each school. Expanding on education, the committee held an essay contest at the high school level, with the topic: Electorate College, Failure or Failsafe. We had a tremendous response, and awarded $250 in awards. The emphasis of our club (which is a PAC) has always been to raise funds for our State and Local Republican candidates. Our major fundraiser is our annual St. Patrick's Dinner. We had another very successful dinner this year, and are well on our way to having significant funds to support our Republican candidates in the next election. Senator James Settelmeyer did an outstanding job as auctioneer once again this year, helping to make this a most profitable event. The corned beef was cooked by our members, and the potatoes, carrots, onions, were cooked by former Assemblyman Kelly Kite and his crew, and the dinner was served by the Douglas County Commissioners, as well as other elected officials. The Membership Committee has a goal to increase our membership to 100. We have a ways to go, but we are reaching out to as many as we can. Our Program Chairman, Shari James, is doing a marvelous job and we have had terrific speakers: Sean Cary, freelance writer, talk show host and political columnist; our Commissioners on issues they are following; and John Wagner and Janine Hansen, political lobbyists and more to come. University Regent Ron Knecht was the May speaker, as well as Sherry Dilley on women in politics. Douglas County Assessor, Doug Sonnemann, spoke in June and our July speaker will be State Assemblyman Jim Wheeler. We are in the planning phase of our annual Commemorative 9/11 Dinner, which is always such a touching event. We have an outstanding speaker lined up and will be inviting some members of the Armed Forces to attend as our guests. The first Dinner was held Sept. 12, 2001. Nancy Jarvis, 2013 President August 2013
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President's Corner
My message is a little more lengthy than usual. For the NvFRW Spring Board meeting I was asked to
present a summary of Club activities and accomplishments for the last quarter of 2012 through Spring
2013. I thought you should know what a wonderful job our club has done. So, here's my report to the
Nevada State Federation of Republican Women.
It is quite an honor to be involved with such an active, caring and dedicated group of women, and
men, dedicated to strengthening and supporting the Republican Party.
All committee positions were filled and the Chairs are busy at work with their various projects. We
continue to follow the theme of "Preserving the Constitution," however, we have also spent
considerable time on educating our members how to reach out to our legislators and impact the votes
on bills before congress. Out Constitution Committee is one of the most active committees at this time.
As well as meeting once a month to discuss relevant topics affecting our rights and issues that are
infringing on Constitution intentions and laws. Our committee members continue to distribute
Constitution handbooks to all 5th graders at each of the elementary schools in Douglas County, as well
as put on assemblies at each school. Expanding on education, the committee held an essay contest at
the high school level, with the topic: Electorate College, Failure or Failsafe. We had a tremendous
response, and awarded $250 in awards.
The emphasis of our club (which is a PAC) has always been to raise funds for our State and Local
Republican candidates. Our major fundraiser is our annual St. Patrick's Dinner. We had another very
successful dinner this year, and are well on our way to having significant funds to support our
Republican candidates in the next election. Senator James Settelmeyer did an outstanding job as
auctioneer once again this year, helping to make this a most profitable event. The corned beef was
cooked by our members, and the potatoes, carrots, onions, were cooked by former Assemblyman Kelly
Kite and his crew, and the dinner was served by the Douglas County Commissioners, as well as other
elected officials.
The Membership Committee has a goal to increase our membership to 100. We have a ways to go,
but we are reaching out to as many as we can. Our Program Chairman, Shari James, is doing a
marvelous job and we have had terrific speakers: Sean Cary, freelance writer, talk show host and
political columnist; our Commissioners on issues they are following; and John Wagner and Janine
Hansen, political lobbyists and more to come. University Regent Ron Knecht was the May speaker, as
well as Sherry Dilley on women in politics. Douglas County Assessor, Doug Sonnemann, spoke in June
and our July speaker will be State Assemblyman Jim Wheeler.
We are in the planning phase of our annual Commemorative 9/11 Dinner, which is always such a
touching event. We have an outstanding speaker lined up and will be inviting some members of the
Armed Forces to attend as our guests. The first Dinner was held Sept. 12, 2001.
Nancy Jarvis, 2013 President
August 2013
August 14 — Sierra Nevada Republican Women’s Membership Lunch Meeting, guest
speaker Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki. Join us at our August luncheon/meeting at Tahoe Ridge
Winery Marketplace & Bistro, 1644 Highway 395, Minden, Wednesday, August 14.
Buffet opens at 11:30 A.M., meeting begins promptly at 12:00 noon. Cost of luncheon is $15.00
(includes tax and tip).
RSVP by 12 noon Monday August 12 to Jan Muzzy at 775-267-6744 or [email protected].
August 7 – Douglas County Republican Women Club Meeting, Carson Valley Inn, 1st Floor
Meeting Room, Minden. Social 11 a.m. Hot Buffet-Luncheon 11:45 a.m. Program: Congressman
Mark Amodei. $20 Members and their Guests with reservations. $25 non-members.
Contact: Julie Moore 1-775-636-7713 or email: [email protected] no later than Sunday
August 4th.
August 8—Douglas County Republican Central Committee Meeting. DCRCC Headquarters,
1609 Hwy 395, Minden. Social 6:30 p.m. Meeting convenes 7 p.m. Information 775-782-3332.
MINUTES - SERRA NEVADA REPUBLICAN WOMEN - July 10, 2013
Call to Order - 12:00. Welcome - President Nancy Jarvis. Invocation - Pat Smith.
Pledge of Allegiance led by State Senator James Settelmeyer
Introductions: State Senator James Settelmeyer, State Assemblyman Jim Wheeler, County
Commissioner Barry Penzel, County Assessor Doug Sonnemann, County Recorder Karen Ellison,
Gardnerville Ranchos General Improvement District Trustee Shari James.
Introduction of new member: Jack Calvert (Associate).
President's Comments - Nancy Jarvis
1) Introduction of Parliamentarian Kathryn Zogorski
2) NVFRW Biennial Convention in Las Vegas, October 11-13, Golden Nugget. We are allowed 7
delegates. Let me know if you want to attend.
3) NFRW Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, October 19-22. Robin Reedy will represent
SNRW. The Club will pay for her registration fee.
Vice President Program - Shari James
1) Introduced speaker State Assemblyman Jim Wheeler.
2) Scheduled August speaker is Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki.
3) 9/11 (Wednesday) Dinner will be held at Genoa Lakes Golf Course. There will be a live
auction to fund dinners for troops who attend.
CLUB BUSINESS: Approval of June 12, 2013 Minutes (published in newsletter). No changes
were noted and the minutes will stand approved.
Treasurer's Report - Jan Muzzy: Financials through June 2013: Income $11,297, Expenses
$8,310, carry over from 2012 $4,274, checking account balance is $7,277 and petty cash $200.
TOTAL $7,477. Everyone is invited to look through the books, contact Jan.
Membership - Dianna Hennessey (in absentia): There are 83 members.
Corresponding Secretary - Claudi Broquist: No Report.
MINUTES CONTINUED
Constitution Committee - Mary Porter: There will be a meeting at the end of July to
develop an agenda for the upcoming school year. Ideas and suggestions are welcome.
Would like to continue presenting pocket Constitution's to 5th graders, essay contest for
Sierra Lutheran students (request for topics), develop a recommended reading list.
Caring for America Update - Sally Wiley: 1) May/June: 51 troop care packages were
sent at a cost of $757.35. Year to date 121 boxes have been sent at a postage cost of
$1782.85. Sally passed the hat for donations to cover postage and collected $197.
2) Provided a list of items needed by the troops.
3) Read thank you letters sent by Henry Willrich, SFC Platoon Sergeant.
Nominating Committee: The Board appointed Donna Schehl to Chair the Nominating
Committee. Four members will be elected from the general membership at the August
Meeting. Action: M/S/P.
DCRCC - Mary Porter, Valley Vice Chair: Promoted Bring a Friend BBQ scheduled for
Thursday, July 11, at DCRCC Headquarters at 6pm, cost $5.
Bylaws Committee: Robin Reedy has agreed to Chair the Committee. The purpose is to
conform our Bylaws to State Bylaws. Contact Robin if you have ideas and/or interested
in participating on the committee.
Sustainability Drawing - Jan Muzzy: $162 was collected today. Kory Miller had the
winning ticket and won $81 and generously donated to the Club.
Commissioner's Update - Barry Penzel: Spoke briefly on the Bison Fire in the Pinenuts.
Adjournment at 1:00pm.
Respectfully submitted, Jan Muzzy
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GETTING TO KNOW
KATHRYN Z. ZOGORSKI The beach area of Los Angeles was home to
my husband Tom and I for almost 40 years
before retiring to the beautiful Carson Valley
eight years ago. Both of us had very
satisfying, although extremely demanding,
careers in the aerospace industry. I headed up
the Contracts organization for various satellite
programs at TRW, which was acquired by
Northrop Grumman just before I retired. My
work afforded me the opportunity to travel
worldwide for my company, which fostered
my love of travel. I've visited most of the
States in our great country as well as many
countries in five of the seven continents.
I'm originally from a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, and I received my undergraduate degree
from Ohio University. My masters came later from California State University. Having
grown up as a tomboy to keep up with my brothers, I continue to enjoy participating in
and watching many different sports. It was important for Tom and I to retire to a place
where we could pursue our hobbies of snow skiing, golfing, fishing, etc. without having
to drive the five plus hours to which we were accustomed while living in L.A.
Due to gentle persuasions from neighbors Diane Gordon, Donna Baushke and Stephanie
King, I decided to become a full member of SNRW, an associate member of DCRW, and I
later became active with the Central Committee. It is so gratifying to be living in an area
where like minded individuals work, play and pray together. Tom and I are happy to be
involved in our community by volunteering at elementary schools, being active in our
church, working for many fund raising efforts for veterans, seniors and children through
the Elks organization, and helping out where we can for other worthwhile causes.
We’re looking forward to the birth of our first grandchild in October.
RECOMMENDED READING Nancy Brisack recommends Glenn Beck's, The Overton
Window, 2010, Mercury Arts Radio, Inc. (a Division of
Simon & Schuster, Inc.). Nancy describes the book as a real
eye-opener. She observes that it is scary to look back and
see how liberal progressives have changed the education and
thus the thoughts of the last two or three generations. Liberal progressives have moved the
window and changed the debate as explained in the portion of the book jacket quoted below
by Nancy:
"There is a powerful technique called the Overton Window that can shape our lives, our
laws, and our future. It works by manipulating public perception so that ideas previously
thought of as radical begin to seem acceptable over time. Move the Window and you change
the debate. Change the debate and you change the country. The Overton Window will
educate, enlighten, and ....entertain with twists and revelations no one will see coming."
Sandy Offenstein advises that The Overton Window is the next book she will be reading.
Sandy already has read Glenn Beck’s, Agenda 21. She found it very well-written and
informative, and recommends it.
Your Constitution Committee invites your recommendations so that we can pass them along
to our members. This year we have received some intriguing recommendations. Please
keep them coming and we will keep passing them along.
The Constitution Committee
DCRCC Valley Vice Chair Thanks SNRW In order to maintain party visibility here in Douglas County it is essential that we keep our
Republican Headquarters open. To do this effectively and efficiently requires the assistance
of volunteers. Therefore, I am especially grateful to the SNRW members and associates
who have stepped up to the plate and volunteered to staff Headquarters during the past few
months.
These Members include Dorette Caldana, Jill Dimock, Shari James, Helen Jamme, Cheryl
Kelley, Commissioner Nancy McDermid, Kory Miller, Agnes Muszynska, Sharon O’Berg,
Joyce Richardson, Linda Ruisi and Kathryn Zogorski. SNRW Associate Members Marco
Caldana, Lynn Muzzy, Bob O’Berg, Joe Ruisi and Carl Schnock have staffed Headquarters
too. Our President, Nancy Jarvis, Sally Wiley and Commissioner Barry Penzel will be
among those on duty at Headquarters in August.
If you have a Republican friend who has not yet registered to vote, let your friend know
that Headquarters is the place to go to register. If you are looking for a good book with a
political flavor, if you would like to purchase bumper stickers or t-shirts, or if you have an
idea to share, stop by our Headquarters located at 1609 US Hwy 395 in Minden, (enter the
driveway at the intersection of Buckeye and Water Street). Headquarters currently is open
on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on
Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The new DCRCC executive board now has been in office for about 5 months. To carry out
the work required to keep good conservative Republicans in office, new DCRCC members
are needed in most of our precincts. If you would like to be a part of an organization that
makes a difference in Douglas County, and in Nevada, drop in at our next meeting. We
meet on the second Thursday evening of the month at Headquarters, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
I am just getting my feet wet as DCRCC Valley Vice Chair, and I still have a great deal to
learn. Of course, as some of you may recall I have gotten my feet wet before.
Thanks again,
Mary Porter, Valley Vice Chair
Mary Porter, as Hillary Clinton going into the
dunk tank at Corley Ranch (DCRCC Picnic,
summer 2010)
Photos taken and shared by Jan and Mary Jane—July 2013 Luncheon Meeting
SNRW COMMITTEE—CHAIR/MEMBERS
Achievement Award—Pat Smith, Mary Porter,
Sherese Settelmeyer, Becky Wrucke, Robin Reedy
Advertising — Nancy Jarvis
Advisory — Past Presidents
Americanism—Sharon O’Berg
Audit** — One club member: Linda Davis-Chair,
Incoming Treasurer-Jan Muzzy, Incoming President-
Nancy Jarvis, Outgoing President to be present for
Audit
Budget & Finance* — Treasurer-Jan Muzzy-
Chair, Ways & Means: Pam Sturlin, Executive
Board Members
Bylaws* — Robin Reedy, Becky Wrucke
Caring for America — Sally Wiley
Chaplain* — Pam Sturlin, Pat Smith, Betty Hertz
Constitution/Education — Mary Porter, Marie
Schnock, Nancy McDermid, Lynn Muzzy, Robin
Reedy, Barry Penzel, Denise Beronio
Entrepreneur Award — Dianna Hennessey
Historian* — Nancy Jarvis
Hot Line — Mary Jane Harding, Pat Smith
Legislative — Becky Wrucke, Sherese Settelmeyer
Literacy — Linda Ruisi
Membership — Dianna Hennessey-Chair, Claudia
Broquist, Greeter, Kathy Kite
Newsletter — Mary Jane Harding
Nominating Committee - Donna Schehl
Parliamentarian — Kathryn Zogorski
Photographers —Doris Chargin and Jan Vanderbur
Program — Shari James-Chair
Publicity/PR — Mary Jane Harding, Jill Dimock
Protocol — Jan Muzzy
Roster — Dianna Hennessey
Special Events — Pam Sturlin, Board
Sunshine — Rita Hill
VA/Military — Sally Wiley
Ways and Means—Pam Sturlin
Website — Rita Hill
Mandated in Bylaws
** Mandated in Standing Rules
Note: President is Ex Officio (voting) member of all
committees (but not counted in a quorum) - except
Nominating
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State of Nevada
Governor Brian Sandoval
State Capitol Building
101 N. Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
775-684-5670
Lt. Governor Brian K. Krolicki
State Capitol Building
101 N. Carson Street, Suite 2
Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: (775) 684-7111
Fax: (775) 684-7110
Senator James A. Settelmeyer – District 17
2388 Highway 395
Minden, NV 89423-8923
775-450-6114
Secretary: Maureen Brower
Assemblyman Jim Wheeler – District 39
P. O. Box 2135
Minden, NV 89423-2135
775-546-3471
Secretary: Marilyn McElhany
Nevada Legislature website
www.leg.state.nv.us
DISCLOSURE NOTICE
SNRW newsletter is paid for by SNRW and is
not authorized by any candidate or candidate
committee
Nevada U.S. Senator Dean Heller
4 Russell Courtyard
Washington, DC 20510
202-224-6244
FAX 202-228-6753
Heller.senate.gov/contact form.crm
Nevada U.S. Congressional District 2
Congressman Mark Amodei
222 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
202-225-6155
Reno Office
400 S. Virginia St., Suite 502
Reno, NV 89501
775-686-5760
Douglas County Manager Steve Mokrohisky
1594 Esmeralda Ave.
Minden, NV 89423
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 218
Minden, NV 89423
Ph: 775-782-9821
Fax: 775-782-6255
Board of Commissioners meet
1st Thursday of month in Minden 1:00 PM @
Douglas County Historic Courthouse
3rd Thursday of month at Lake Tahoe 1:30 p.m.
Tahoe Transportation Center
Greg Lynn, Chairman
775-790-2955
Doug Johnson, Vice Chairman
775-790-3195
Lee Bonner
775-901-2619
Nancy McDermid
775-267-7968
Barry Penzel
775-781-6075
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