GALVESTON REPUBLICAN WOMEN “INFORMED, INVOLVED & MAKING A DIFFERENCE”

Since 1955

Senate District 11 TFRW Region V

**John Tower Award 2014-15 Irene Henry, Newsletter Editor

**Tina Kirbie, GRW Woman of Distinction Award 2019 www.galvestonrepublicanwomen.com

*** AUGUST 2019 ISSUE ***

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July Message from Cathy Frederickson, GRW President

We must “Unite To Win” as we pave the runway for 2020! GRW will

begin the race with a fun-filled celebration for those who serve us so

well! September 7th we will enjoy an evening filled with humor, laughter and love

designed to show appreciation and give thanks to those who represent us and to

encourage those who are willing to serve. God bless these elected officials! Our

featured guest speakers are none other than “DIAMOND AND SILK”. JOIN US FOR

THIS SPECIAL EVENT.

Our SECOND opportunity in the year ahead is to bring together the Strong Women of

Texas for our Texas Federation of Republican Women convention. GRW will host this

event which is being held in Galveston at the Moody Gardens Hotel October 3-5th. We

encourage all of our members to attend. Register now and sign up to participate in one

of TFRW’s exciting lineup of leadership training opportunities! GRW members, we

will need volunteers to help with our “Welcome Party” and “Sip and Stroll” opening

event. So watch for the volunteer sign up request in next month’s email. The

convention will serve as our October meeting so please do not miss this opportunity

to work together to make this a memorable event in Galveston!

Our THIRD call to arms is to register voters in Texas. Our economy is great! The

biggest tax cuts are in and the individual mandate is gone, as a result we have the

strongest economy in the history of the country. These accomplishments all contribute

to the positive attitude of our neighbors so we are forming a “Welcome to Galveston”

committee. Please join us to welcome all new neighbors that are moving to Texas and

invite them to join us as members! In addition, we will have a get out the vote rally in

October! Our August mixer will be an opportunity to pick up a list of your new

neighbors.

YOU can be the meet and greet welcoming committee for families. Women fought for

the elimination of division by the 1951 passing of the Civil rights act! We are naturally

the welcoming party, inviting the Women of America into the voting booths, BUT not

without a tremendous effort. Our right to vote passed in Texas in June, 100 hundred

years ago and was approved by our nation August, 1920. Please show the spirit of our

parents by baking a chocolate pie or cookies, by hosting friendly block parties or teas,

or have discussion book reviews. Host covered dish suppers or a backyard barbeque

including the new family on the block!

We are the party who worked hard to assure that black slaves could vote and women

could vote, too. Republicans voted unanimously for the right for women to vote, now

THAT is Freedom. Sharia law would wipe out everything that our ancestors fought to

gain. Ronald Reagan said freedom must be earned every generation and we must do

our part to save it for our children!

Be proud of our values because it is critical that we share them and their importance

to Freedom for Americans. We still must stay strong to retain that Freedom. If we do

our homework now, we will be ready to walk with our candidates during Election year

to introduce them to our neighbors. I am starting by reading Retaking America by Nick

Adams. The byline reads “Crushing Political Correctness”. We must speak the Truth

with kindness and confidence not play games with words. We will train others with the

truth, love and M&Ms not hateful labels or shouting down those with different

opinions. We know better and it is not who we are in our relationships.

It may catch some off guard when you share your ideas with grace, clarity and

intelligence. It may come as a shock that we are not “deplorables” but people who value

integrity. Our squad of women would be those righteous women of substance that we

respect. Consider the leadership of Condoleezza Rice, Nikki Haley, Cecilia Abbott,

Candace Owens. These ladies are my stars. Let’s spread the biographies of these

leaders. Their legacy will provide great content for a special booklet that would be a

perfect gift! It should be stocking stuffers for every daughter, granddaughter, niece,

nephew, neighbor. It would be a delightful graduation gift or birthday present so they

have an opportunity to see grace in action. This is the legacy that we must leave. This

is the story that we must tell. Let’s commit to creating Unity in America through

sharing our patriotism and passion for America the Beautiful. God bless each of you

and God bless America!

Don’t miss the love, laughter and Unity Opportunity of Diamond and Silk, September

7th 2019 at the Historic Tremont Hotel! WE will be Ringing the Liberty Bell for 2020!

Bring family, friends, neighbors, associates and potential members! But Do Not Miss

The Unity Walk For Texas! Buy Your Tickets Today!

OFFICERS – 2019

President Cathy Frederickson 409-996-5823 zincdoc2@gmail.com

1st Vice President- Programs Mary Jo Naschke 409-762-3930 mj@mjnpr.com

2nd Vice President-Campaign/Legislative PAC Chairwoman Barbara Roberts 713-516-5333 brobertsgalv@gmail.com

3rd Vice President- Public Relations

Jeannie Koenig 512-567-8975 lloyd.koenig@sbcglobal.net

Corresponding & Recording Secretary Chris Kinard 281-785-7614 texmasbabe@yahoo.com

Treasurer Tina Kirbie 281-482-2786 rkirbie@comcast.net

Immediate Past President Dr. Yolanda Waters 409-655-5055 yoewaters@aol.com

CHAIRPERSONS 2019 STANDING COMMITTEES

Parliamentarian Marilyn Harris 713-256-4767 homefree9990@yahoo.com

Greater Houston Council of Federated RW Delegate

GRW: galvestonrepublicanwomen.com TFRW: www.tfrw.org NFRW: www.nfrw.org

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

September 5-7, 2019

2019 Escape to the Island

National Federation of Pachyderm

Clubs Biennial National Convention

Hilton Galveston Island Resort,

Galveston TX

https://convention.pachyderms.org/

October 3-5, 2019

TX Federation of Rep Women

32nd Biennial Convention

Moody Gardens

Convention Center

Galveston, TX

2nd Tuesdays: GRW Board Meetings

11:00 a.m. Tremont Hotel

2nd Tuesdays:Mid-County Rep Network

6:30pm Dinner/Networking - 7:00pm Presentation

The Reef Restaurant, 1301 31st ½ St, Texas City, TX

4th Wednesdays: Bay Area RW

11:00 am Luncheon Meeting - Bay Oaks Country Club,

14545 Bay Oaks Blvd. Houston, TX

1st Thursdays: Galv Island Pachyderm Club

11:30 a.m. Buffet – 12:00 p.m. Program

Mario’s Restaurant on the Seawall - Galveston

1st Thursdays:West Pearland RW

Spring Creek BBQ, Pearland, TX

1st Fridays: Clear Creek RW: 11:30 am–1pm.

LaBrisa Mexican Restaurant, League City, TX

3rd Mondays: 6:30 pm - TX Gulf Coast RW

Friendswood Chamber of Commerce – 1100

Friendswood Dr.

CHAIRPERSONS 2019

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

Audit Committee Kay Terry 409-739-1065 kterry@galvestonparkboard.org

Awards & Nominations Marilyn Harris 713-256-4767 homefree9990@yahoo.com

Betty Henry (cell) 817-996-3452 bettylou71842@att.net

Irene Henry 281-844-0598 irenem.henry@sbcglobal.net

Bylaws Revisions& Historian Jeannie Koenig 512-567-8975 lloyd.koenig@sbcglobal.net

Chaplain

Betty Henry (cell) 817-996-3452 bettylou71842@att.net

Fundraising Chairwomen Tina Kirbie 281-482-2786 rkirbie@comcast.net

Mary Jo Naschke

409-762-3930 mj@mjnpr.com

Hospitality Janice Broussard 281-352-6848 janice_broussard@sbcglobal.net

Membership Jane Rigsby 409-908-0805 jarigsby720@yahoo.com

Website & Newsletter Editor Irene Henry, Editor 281-844-0598 irenem.henry@sbcglobal.net

Photographer Irene Henry 281-844-0598 irenem.henry@sbcglobal.net

Outreach Program Co-Chairs Beth Bullock/Wallie Womack 409-526-9554/ 832-724-5007 bethmbullock@aol.com/wgw29@me.com

TURN IN YOUR VOLUNTEER HOURS.

GRW is responsible for submitting member volunteer hours to TFRW. PLEASE SUBMIT your name, email & number of hours volunteered to: Barbara Roberts: brobertsgalv@gmail.com OR Submit Hours through our Website: www.galvestonrepublicanwomen.com You’ve worked hard in support of your club and the Republican Party. We want to acknowledge this in our report to TFRW.

HOURS THAT COUNT: *Preparation: delegate training/planning mtgs *Travel time (to and from meetings/events)) *Sessions (the general sessions on the floor) *Events: Republican events for your county or state, for candidates, mixers, etc.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Tina Kirbie, GRW Treasurer

GRW ending bank balance:

JUNE 30TH, 2019 - $31,077.62.

MEMBERSHIP 2018-2019 Chairwoman: Brenda Trouchesset

Our numbers keep rising! We are now 173 members strong – and still climbing. Let’s continue are goal to

“KEEP GALVESTON RED”!

Encourage family and friends to join our meetings. Once they’ve seen us in action,

they will want to jump onboard.

Membership Update: Associate Members 67 Regular Members 106 Total Active 173

Complete membership form (last page of newsletter) and bring to September

meeting. Check payable to: GRW PAC

LEGISLATIVE CORNER

JULY 2019

Barbara Roberts, 2nd Vice President, GRW

brobertsgalv@gmail.com (713) 516-5333

During the 140 days the Texas Legislature was in session, it passed

1,429 bills. A total of 8,743 bills were filed. Some of the noteworthy

bills that passed include raising the smoking age from 18 to 21 years,

except for military personnel; outlawing red-light cameras; major

reforms to property tax and school finance; creating a state flood

infrastructure fund (in response to Harvey); a school safety bill (in

response to the tragedy at Santa Fe); Born Alive Act; defunding

abortion providers; "Save Chick-fil-A Bill," (in response to San

Antonio City Council blocking Chick-fil-A from opening a location

in the city’s airport); and a bill prohibiting sanctuary cities. One bill

that passed with far-reaching unintended consequences pertains to the

possession of small amounts of marijuana. Until the Dept. of Public

Safety can begin testing evidence, prosecution of these misdemeanor

cases cannot proceed. Counties across the state are taking different

approaches to the issue, with some counties dismissing all pending

misdemeanors possession of marijuana cases, some counties

dismissing all such pending cases and refusing to take any new cases,

and some counties putting all pending cases on hold for now. One bill

that missed a key deadline and was not considered was the Daylight-

Saving Time bill, which aimed to eliminate daylight savings (maybe

the deadline was missed because clocks weren’t reset). For now, we

need to continue re-setting our clocks twice a year. If you want to

know more about a new or changed law, please contact me.

GALVESTON REPUBLICAN WOMEN MISSION Promote an informed public through political education and activity.

Increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government.

Work for the election of Republican candidates to foster loyalty to the

Republican Party and to promote its principles.

PROJECT OUTREACH GRW – Informed-Involved-Making a Difference

Constitution Outreach May 2019 GRW presented High School Seniors with “Now That You’re 18 Packets”

which included Voter Registration Information and a Copy of the U.S. Constitution.

Juneteenth Celebration: Ashton Villa, Thurs, June 13th

Ashton Villa has served as the site to commemorate the

modern reading of the Emancipation Proclamation for more

than 25 years.

GRW participated in this year’s Juneteenth celebration

which commemorates the freedom of Texas' 250,000

slaves.

Our 1st Responders and Veterans GRW recognize and honors our 1st Responders and Veterans for their service

and commitment to keeping us from harm’s way.

The Pregnancy Center of Galveston GRW continues to support this locally funded non-profit organization who

serves individuals in crisis pregnancy in Galveston.

Upward Hope Academy

GRW presented Upward Hope Academy with a $250

check in support of this tuition free, private high

school that focuses on character development, career

vocation training and college prep.

GRW DINNER MEETING - WEDNESDAY, MAY 15TH, 2019 HOTEL GALVEZ “Music Hall”– SEAWALL BLVD. – GALVESTON

Guest Speaker Nick Adams (founder and director of the Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness – FLAG) captivated the audience as he shared his stories of reaching out to students across America about the greatness of the country they live in. His enthusiasm, motivation and love of our country warmed the hearts of all present.

CONGRATULATIONS TO TINA KIRBIE

RECIPIENT OF GRW 2019 “WOMAN OF DISTINCTION AWARD”

2019 Juneteenth Celebration - Ashton Villa Ballroom, Galveston

GRW members filled the seats at this special event where fellow Texans gathered to

commemorate the freedom of Texas’ 250,000 slaves. GRW Past President Betty Henry was

invited to speak in behalf of Galveston Republican Women. Guest Speakers for the event were

TX House Representatives Greg Bonnen and Mayes Middleton, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (via

video) and Southeast Regional Director Jay Guerrero.

JUNE 2019 RECEPTION FOR CONGRESSMAN RANDY WEBER

GRW members joined fellow Republicans at a recent reception in appreciation and support of U.S. Congressman Randy Weber. The reception was held at the Galveston Yacht Club.

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return this form with your check payable to GRW-PAC to:

Tina Kirbie

908 Layfair Place

Friendswood, Texas 77546

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