August Issue President’s Corner
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What an honor it was to receive the following email from Scott H. Carey, Events and Community Relations Manager, Nevada 150. “I am pleased to notify you that the SNRW 9/11 Commemorative Dinner planned for September 12, 2014 has been approved as an ‘Official Event’ as part of Nevada’s Sesquicentennial celebration. You may now refer to this event as an ‘Official Nevada 150 event…….” As such, our dinner will be posted on their official events calendar. Look elsewhere in this newsletter for additional information about the 9/11 Dinner. At the July meeting we had a most informative presentation by two of our Douglas County Commissioners, Greg Lynn and Nancy McDermid. Commissioners Lynn and McDermid told of the progress of the new Community Center with the emphasis of being on time and under budget, the search for a new County Manager, and discussed other issues the County is addressing. They graciously answered the difficult questions posed to them by our members, from roads to water to fees. We thank them for their time and informative information. It’s hard to believe that this year is more than half over and that November will be here before we know it. The phone calls are already starting. It’s exciting to know that we can make a difference in the outcome of the elections, and to make Nevada RED. It is time to educate our friends, relatives, neighbors to the issues and get them out to vote, too. If each of us got just one more vote from those who usually don’t vote or are undecided/neutral, maybe we really could make a difference. Unbelievably, it is also time to start thinking about officers for SNRW for 2015. Please, if you are approached by a member of the Nominating Committee asking you to serve, give it very serious consideration. It doesn’t take a lot of time and it is very rewarding. I hope you are all having a wonderful summer, and are managing to keep cool during this hot spell. See you at CVI for our August meeting. Nancy Jarvis, President Pro Tem August Issue President’s Corner
Transcript of August Issue President’s Corner
What an honor it was to receive the following email from Scott H. Carey, Events and Community Relations Manager, Nevada 150. “I am pleased to notify you that the SNRW 9/11 Commemorative Dinner planned for September 12, 2014 has been approved as an ‘Official Event’ as part of Nevada’s Sesquicentennial celebration. You may now refer to this event as an ‘Official Nevada 150 event…….” As such, our dinner will be posted on their official events calendar. Look elsewhere in this newsletter for additional information about the 9/11 Dinner.
At the July meeting we had a most informative presentation by two of our Douglas County Commissioners, Greg Lynn and Nancy McDermid. Commissioners Lynn and McDermid told of the progress of the new Community Center with the emphasis of being on time and under budget, the search for a new County Manager, and discussed other issues the County is addressing. They graciously answered the difficult questions posed to them by our members, from roads to water to fees. We thank them for their time and informative information.
It’s hard to believe that this year is more than half over and that November will be here before we know it. The phone calls are already starting. It’s exciting to know that we can make a difference in the outcome of the elections, and to make Nevada RED. It is time to educate our friends, relatives, neighbors to the issues and get them out to vote, too. If each of us got just one more vote from those who usually don’t vote or are undecided/neutral, maybe we really could make a difference.
Unbelievably, it is also time to start thinking about officers for SNRW for 2015. Please, if you are approached by a member of the Nominating Committee asking you to serve,
give it very serious consideration. It doesn’t take a lot of time and it is very rewarding.
I hope you are all having a wonderful summer, and are managing to keep cool during this hot spell. See you at CVI for our August meeting.
Nancy Jarvis, President Pro Tem
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Minutes
General Meeting of Sierra Republican Women
Tahoe Ridge Winery
President Pro Tem Nancy Jarvis called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. , Wednesday July 9, 2014 at Tahoe Winery and Bistro. Pat Smith gave the invocation followed by the Salute to the Flag led by Karen Ellison, Country Recorder. President Nancy Jarvis introduced our special guests Greg Lynn and Nancy McDermit County Com-missioners, Karen Ellison County Recorder, Marco Caldana Chair Douglas Co RCC, Mary Porter Vice Chair DCRCC, and Sharla Hales School Board Trustee. Other guests acknowledged were; Deanna Newman, Maureen Brower, Mickey Krilethe, Brenda Bowman , Jackie Kriss and Mason Dittmar. Nancy Jarvis announced that Shari James will not be able to return to the club at the present time and Nancy asked that she be remembered with cards and good wishes. Sharla Hales introduced the speakers, Greg Lynn and Nancy McDermit. They were well received and following their message there was a short question and answer time. The Aug. meeting will be held at CVI with a Power Point Presentation by Nevada Supreme Court Justice James Hardesty. We will return to Tahoe Ridge in Oct. The minutes of the June meeting were approved and placed on file. The 6-mo. Treasurer’s report was presented and approved . We were reminded that we are a PAC and we will donate money to Republican candidates in the Nov. election. We will take our account down to the bear minimum. It was reported in the Military update that troops from Nevada will deploy soon. DCRCC report by Mary Porter asked for volunteers to staff headquarters. Aug. 23 is the Relay for Life if anyone wants to sign up . The Sustainability Drawing brought in $103 which was donated back to the club. Respectfully Submitted, Sharon Calvert, Recording Secretary
"James Madison: A Life Reconsidered" (458 pages plus notes, bibliography and index) by Lynne Cheney recounts the life and political contributions of the man who became our fourth president.
Young Madison's powerful intellect - he finished his last two years of study at Princeton in one year - and early po-litical maturity were perfect preparation for the fiery polemicist who authored and published many of the "Federalist" papers. Madison and his fellow "Federalist" writers, who produced these sometimes lengthy tracts in very short time frames, were the rapid response team that supported or refuted arguments and counter-arguments surrounding the shifting political dynamics of the times.
Shortly after the revolutionary war, Madison and Thomas Jefferson advocated strongly for a powerful central govern-ment. In those days, the individual states were printing their own money, erecting tariffs on each other's goods, and presiding over their own foreign policies. The federal government was starved for funds and had little authority to raise the revenue to meet even its minimalist responsibilities. Many revolutionary war soldiers had still not been paid for their service long after the fighting had ended.
After the supremacy of the federal government was established, Madison became concerned that the federal govern-ment was appropriating power that the newly minted Constitution did not permit, particularly when Alexander Hamil-ton chartered the first central bank. Throughout his life, Madison never lost focus on the need to codify the individual freedoms that would become the engine of America's greatness.
I tended to think of our country's founding fathers as a band of like-minded brothers who co-operated closely post war to craft the Constitution that gave us a new and enduring government. The reality is that each of these strong-willed personalities differed sharply with one another. Coalitions formed and were later abandoned according to con-stituency, ideals, and sometimes egos.
In Madison's case, Cheney documents the shifting alliances between Madison contemporaries Patrick Henry, Alexan-der Hamilton, and John Jay. Some of his political partners became opponents, then allies again later still.
Ms. Cheney's prodigious research and well-crafted narrative captures the measure of James Madison in full and builds a solid connection between the man he became and the ideals and convictions he so passionately and success-fully advocated.
Recommended Reading
By Lynn Muzzy
Caring for America Update
We have a twelve man aviation unit flying a special surveillance plane, in Afghanistan, for six months. Also have an airman serving in Italy, son of a local hairdresser, who would like care packages. Am sending fif-teen care packages out Friday (18th) morning.
Due to the generosity of the members and others, will not need to collect funds at the August or September Meetings.
A Nevada Army National Guard Unit is due to be deployed for "peace keeping" purposes in September. More on that at a later date.
Thanks to everyone for their great support.
Sally Wiley
American Gold Star Mother
Caring for America Chairman
Entrepreneur of the Year
An entrepreneur is defined as "one who undertakes to start and conduct an enterprise or business, assuming full control and risk". Small business is what keeps the economy running. In appreciation and support of Republican women entrepreneurs SNRW will be giving the Entrepreneur of the Year award at our Novem-ber meeting.
The Committee is requesting nominations for this award be submitted by September 30. The nominee must
be a registered Republican and business owner. Only SNRW members, associates or members of the com-mittee may nominate and provide their rationale for the nomination.
Nomination forms will be available at the August meeting. Also you may contact Jan Muzzy, 267-6744 or [email protected] for a form. The form requires the following information: Name, Business, Political Affiliation, Phone Number, Why Nominated, Biography.
S#RW Dates to Remember August 13 SNRW Luncheon—Supreme Court Justice Hardesty will speak regarding appellate court ballot question at CVI September 12 S#RW Annual Commemorative 9/11 Dinner at CVI October 8 SNRW Luncheon—Sheriff Candidates at Tahoe Ridge November 12 SNRW Luncheon—Entrepreneur Award December 9 SNRW Installation/Christmas Party at CVI
The next meeting of the Sierra Nevada Republican Women will be held on Wednesday,
August 13th at the Carson Valley Inn in the Douglas/Sierra Room. Luncheon
($15.00) will be served starting at 11:30 a.m. The program and meeting will be 12:00
noon to 1:00 p.m. Nevada Supreme Court Justice James Hardesty will be our speaker
and will address the question: Does Nevada Need an Appellate Court?
Justice James W. Hardesty received his Bachelor of Science degree
from UNR in 1970, and received his J.D. from University of Pacific
McGeorge School of Law in 1975. He returned to Reno where he es-
tablished a distinguished private law practice. After serving as District
Court Judge to the Second Judicial District Court of Washoe County,
in 2004, Justice Hardesty was elected to the Nevada Supreme Court,
where he serves today.
Be sure to RSVP to Jan Muzzy at 267-6744 or [email protected]. We want to be
sure to have a seat for everyone. Thank you.
Katherine "Kat" Miller Deputy Director for Nevada Department of Veterans Services
Serving America’s Heroes
Mrs. Miller was raised in Reno and served 34 years in the United States Army. Beginning service as an enlisted Soldier, she culminated her military service as a colonel with assignments as a military police brigade commander serving in the United States and in Afghanistan; and as the Commander of the Army Corrections Command. After retiring in 2010 she taught Bachelors and Masters level courses at the University of Maryland and the University of Nevada, Reno. Her education includes a Master’s of Science degree from the U.S. Army War College and a Master’s of Public Administration from Roosevelt University in Chicago.
Sierra Nevada Republican Women 9/11 Commemorative Dinner
Friday, September 12, 2014
Carson Valley Inn
Featured Speaker: Katherine “Kat” Miller
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S#RW COMMITTEE—CHAIR/MEMBERS
Achievement Award: Pat Smith, Mary Porter Advertising: #ancy Jarvis Advisory: Past Presidents Americanism: Sharon O'Berg Budget & Finance: Jan Muzzy, Pam Sturlin, Executive Board Members
Bylaws: Robin Reedy Caring for America: Sally Wiley Chaplain: Pat Smith, Marie Schnock Constitution/Education: Mary Porter, Marie Schnock, Nancy McDermid, Lynn Muzzy, Robin Reedy, Barry Penzel, Denise Beronio
Entrepreneur Award: Jan Muzzy
Historian: VACANT
Hot Line: Pat Smith Legislative Committee: Sharla Hales, Mary Porter Literacy: Linda Ruisi Membership: #ancy Brisack, Claudia Broquist Newsletter: #ancy Jarvis
Nominating—Donna Schehl
Parliamentarian: Kathryn Zogorski Photographer: Doris Chargin Program: Jill Dimock, Sharla Hales Publicity/PR: Jill Dimock Protocol: Claudi Broquist Roster: #ancy Brisack/Jan Muzzy
Special Events: Pam Sturlin, Board Sunshine: Rita Hill VA/Military: Sally Wiley Ways & Means: Joyce Richardson Website: Rita Hill, Pat Smith Youth: Sharla, Hales
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State of #evada
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 [email protected] Secretary: Maureen Brower [email protected] Assemblyman Jim Wheeler – District 39 P. O. Box 2135 Minden, NV 89423-2135 775-546-3471 [email protected] Secretary: Marilyn McElhany [email protected] Nevada Legislature website www.leg.state.nv.us
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#evada 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 Interim Manager
Larry Werner 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 775-790-2955 [email protected] Doug Johnson, Chairman 775-790-3195 [email protected] Lee Bonner 775-901-2619 [email protected] Nancy McDermid, Vice Chairman 775-267-7968 [email protected] Barry Penzel 775-781-6075 [email protected]
2014 S#RW Board
Nancy Jarvis – President Pro Tem [email protected]
Shari James, President (6 month leave of absence) [email protected] Jill Dimock – 1st VP Program (Acting President) (leave of absence) [email protected] Sharla Hales—Acting 1st VP Program [email protected] Nancy Brisack – 2nd VP Membership [email protected] Jan Muzzy – Treasurer [email protected] Sharon Calvert – Reporting Secretary [email protected] Claudi Broquist – Corresponding Secretary [email protected]
