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

Since 1955

**John Tower Award for 2013 Irene Henry, Newsletter Editor

**Betty Henry, GRW Woman of Distinction Award 2015 www.galvestonstonrepublicanwomen.com _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

2015 Newsletter

Galveston Republican Women October 21st Luncheon Meeting

Moody Gardens – Viewfinder Terrace (Upstairs of Hotel- 9th Floor –take

parking garage elevator directly to 9th floor or from hotel lobby)

7 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX

Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Meeting begins at Noon

(We try to end by 1:00pm for those who must return to work)

Guest Speaker Wayne Thorburn

Author: Red State: An Insider’s Story of How The GOP Came to

Dominate Texas Politics

Dr. Thorburn’s book will be available for purchase before and after the meeting.

RSVP Required: Contact Fran Card at

[email protected] or Call her at 409-632-0400

NOTE: If you RSVP and do not cancel by October 15th you will be expected to pay, as we must pay for the number confirmed.

Dr. Thorburn holds a PHD in Political Science, he has spent the majority of his life involved in political science and when

Texas elected our First Republican Governor in 104 years, he was the executive director of the state party. He was involved in the election of President George H.W. Bush and then directed the coordinated campaign that in 1996 elected all statewide Republican candidates for the first time.

Special Guest – Edie Disler – will speak on Women Veterans and what is planned for November to help them.

** ATTENTION ** A confirmation vote on GRW

Revised By-Laws will be conducted by GRW members

at October Meeting (reference newsletter pg 7)

http://www.galvestonstonrepublicanwomen.com/

mailto:[email protected]

OFFICERS – 2015

President Betty Henry (cell) 817-996-3452 [email protected]

1st Vice President- Programs Yolanda Waters 409-655-5055 [email protected]

2nd Vice President-Campaign/Legislative JoAnn Helmer 409-539-5606 [email protected]

3rd Vice President, Publicity/Public Relations Irene Henry (cell) 281-844-0598 [email protected]

Recording Secretary Nancy Goodwin (cell) 409-795-9246 [email protected]

Treasurer/PAC Chair Janet Hoffman 409-621-6332 [email protected]

Corresponding Secretary Bernadette Foley 409-763-2650 [email protected]

Immediate Past President Brenda Gutierrez 409-908-9707 (cell) 409-789-3802 [email protected] President Emeritus Rose Farmer 409-763-2261

** TIME FOR ANOTHER GREAT MIXER **

Come Meet Elected Officials, New Candidates AND YES

Let’s Talk 2016 Presidential Candidates!

Wednesday, October 28th 2015

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Nono Tony’s World Kitchen

21 Harborside Drive, Galveston

409-621-5100

“Free appetizers, happy hour beverages, live music”

Halloween Theme – costumes optional

Bring your friends and neighbors – ALL WELCOME

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

October 28th : CNBC Republican Debate

Voting: Constitutional Amendment Election

Early Voting Oct19-30; Election Day Nov 3rd

November 5-7: TFRW 30th Convention – Lubbock TX

December 4: Clear Creek Republican Women

Christmas Luncheon & Fundraiser South Shore Harbour Country Club – 11am to 1pm

STAY CURRENT WITH OUR REPUBLICAN WOMEN

AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL Galveston Republican Women

Visit: galvestonrepublicanwomen.com

Texas Federation of Republican Women Visit: www.tfrw.org

TFRW Office has moved to: 13740 N. Hwy 183, Suite J4, Austin TX 78750-1832

National Federation of Republican Women Visit: www.nfrw.org






http://www.tfrw.org/

http://www.nfrw.org/

A Special Thank You!

Our September Fundraiser was a wonderful, successful event from start to finish. I certainly hope

that all those in attendance had as much fun as I did. Tina Kirbie, Janice Broussard and their

hospitality team did a magnificent job transforming the ballroom into the elegant look of a Las

Vegas ballroom. “Elvis” and our GRW dancers added excitement to the evening with their

outstanding Las Vegas show. Choreographer and dancer Chantal Rodriguez and dancers Brenda

Gutierrez, Tina Kirby, and Tammy Childress spent hours perfecting a dance routine that resulted

in their hit performance. Their glittery red costumes against the lighted black backdrop and Elvis

in the midst of them dolled up in his white jumpsuit-need I say more!

We were proud to honor Vic Pierson during this special evening. He is a true gentleman who

quietly helps the Republicans, in so many ways. We were also pleased and honored to introduce

Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman as our Guest Speaker - a powerhouse speaker and rightly

deserving of the standing ovation she received.

Our live auction was a big success thanks to Auctioneer, Senator Larry Taylor “who knows how to

raise that bid”.

To all our elected officials and candidates who attended and donated, thank you.

A special thank you to Chairwoman, Yolanda Waters and the many who worked tireless hours to

achieve the great success we had: JoAnne Helmer, Janet Hoffman, Marie Robb, Irene Henry, Jane

Rigsby, Tina Kirbie, Janice Broussard, the dancers mentioned above, and our “muscle men”, Alan

Waters, Commissioner Joe Giusti and Constable Jimmy Fullen, who worked hard at getting our

heavier decorations up and taking them down.

GRW also offers thanks and appreciation to all who donated wonderful Live Auction and Silent

Auction items for the event.

Challenge: How to “TOP” this year’s fundraiser NEXT YEAR. Members, put on your thinking caps

and get ready!

The members of GRW are a hardworking, fun-loving and terrific group. I am very honored and

proud to be your president.

Hugs and God Bless You All.

Betty Henry

President’s Message

Fall is here and throughout our Great Country we are experiencing change

in temperatures, leaves changing from green to beautiful autumn colors,

and wildlife preparing for winter. Many of us have begun changing out our

closets from summer to fall apparel, or changing our household décor to a look of warm, fall colors.

As we make these changes, let us keep in mind the CHANGE we need in the White House. With all

that President Obama has done to lead America on the wrong path and put us so far in debt, we

need to let our Senators and Congressmen know we want change and that we are paying attention

to how they vote on issues of morality such as freedom of religion, keeping traditional family as the

backbone of our society and to protect our unborn from being murdered and their body parts being

sold to the highest bidder. Write them, let them know you are not a silent majority and you EXPECT

change that will put America back on track to being the Super Nation in finances, education, military

and in keeping business here in the U.S.A. This is a crucial election for the Presidency and we need

to do all we can to effect a change for the good.

We have our local elections to focus on as well as the election at the Federal level. Take advantage

of the many campaigns and Meet n’ Greets being held in behalf of our candidates. Attend these

functions, learn more about the candidates and what they can do for our community.

Will you effect a change as an EV (Educated Voter) or as a LIV (Little Information Voter)?

BE INFORMED – BE INVOLVED – MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Remember to Pray for our Military both abroad and at home and for our Veterans.

Pray for our First Responders

Pray for our Elected Officials

Pray for those Women who are considering abortion that they realize there are other alternatives

and that they choose life for their child.

Pray for America

God Bless You All

God Bless America

Betty Henry, Your GRW President

CHAIRPERSONS 2015 6

STANDING COMMITTEES

Parliamentarian Jean Jardine 409-933-9832 [email protected]

Political Action Janet Hoffman 409-621-6332 [email protected]

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

Audit Committee Brenda Bock 409-938-8923 [email protected]

Jean Jardine 409-933-9832 [email protected]

Bylaws Revisions Brenda Gutierrez/Jeannie Koenig

Chaplain Carol Greaney-Wurst 409-763-5682 [email protected]

Hon. Barbara Roberts, Judge 713-516-5333 [email protected]

Fundraising Chairwomen Yolanda Waters 409-655-5055 [email protected]

Historian Kris Ann Vogelpohl

Hospitality Tina Kirbie 281-482-2786 [email protected]

Membership and Directory Jeannie Koenig (cell) 512-567-8975 [email protected]

Jane Rigsby

409-908-0805 [email protected]

Newsletter/PhotographerWebsite

Irene Henry 281-844-0598 [email protected]

Outreach Brenda Gutierrez 409-908-9707 [email protected]

LEGISLATIVE REPORT for OCTOBER Jo Anne Helmer: 2nd Vice President – Campaign/Legislative

From the Governor’s Office:

Governor Greg Abbott on Oct. 1st announced the award of $133 million in criminal justice and victim services grants to local law enforcement agencies, domestic violence shelters, child sex trafficking victims programs and other governmental and non-profit agencies across Texas. The grants include both state and federal funds administered by the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor’s Office and are part of the Governor’s efforts to implement his “Bicentennial Blueprint” policy plans for the state.

The Office of the Governor established new grant awards for services and organizations that go beyond simply providing shelter for victims of domestic violence, but also assist the victims in filing police reports, obtaining emergency protection orders and prosecuting their abusers. These services are one component of Governor Abbott’s Blueprint item to increase coordination between law enforcement and victim services agencies to identify high-risk domestic violence victims and remove their abusers in order to curb domestic homicides.

The Governor’s Office also awarded several grants to agencies and organizations that assist child victims of sex trafficking as part of his Blueprint item to provide these children with wrap-around care. The grants are the first step in the Governor’s plan to establish within his office a child sex trafficking victim services program that will establish a statewide network of comprehensive services to meet the complex needs of victims.










NOVEMBER 3, 2015 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION BALLOT

Proposition 1 – SJR 1

“The constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence

homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from

$15,000 to $25,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount

of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of

an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount,

authorizing the legislature to prohibit a political subdivision that has adopted an

optional residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation from reducing

the amount of or repealing the exemption, and prohibiting the enactment of a law

that imposes a transfer tax on a transaction that conveys fee simple title to real

property.”

Proposition 2 – HJR 75

“The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an

exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the

residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled

veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption

for such a veteran took effect.”


“The constitutional amendment repealing the requirement that state officers

elected by voters statewide reside in the state capital.”

Proposition 4 - HJR 73

“The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit professional

sports team charitable foundations to conduct charitable raffles.”


“The constitutional amendment to authorize counties with a population of 7,500

or less to perform road construction and maintenance.”


“The constitutional amendment recognizing the right of the people to hunt, fish,

and harvest wildlife subject to laws that promote wildlife conservation.”


“The constitutional amendment dedicating certain sales and use tax revenue and

motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue to the state highway fund to

provide funding for non-tolled roads and the reduction of certain transportation-

related debt.”

INFORMED – INVOLVED – MAKING A DIFFERENCE

MEMBERSHIP DUES

2016 will be a BIG election year, so please

help promote the Galveston Republican

Women and the Republican cause with your

dues and active support.

We have started collecting dues for 2016. We

have attached a Membership Form for your

convenience. In addition to paying by mail,

we will also have a table set up at our

meetings to take your dues.

Membership Co-Chairmen

Jane Rigsby (409-599-7960)

Jeannie Koenig (512-567-8975)

Bylaws Confirmation Vote

Following a review of the GRW Bylaws, conducted

by Theresa Kosmoski (Parliamentarian and Bylaws

Chairwoman for the Texas Federation of Republican

Women) and in accordance with her

recommendations, additions to the GRW Bylaws

(noted in RED) have been made.

ARTICLE V. OFFICERS and EXECUTIVE BOARD

Section 5. Term of Office

The term of office for officers and chairmen shall

be from January 1 through December 31 of the

year following their election or appointment, or

until their successors are elected, and no officer or

committee chairman may serve in the same

position for more than two (2) consecutive terms.

ARTICLE VI. MEETINGS

Section 3. Special Meetings

Special meetings shall be held at the call of the

President or upon the written request of fifteen percent (15%) of the regular membership, the

purpose of the meeting to be stated in the call and

no other business shall be considered at the

special meeting except that stated in the call of

the meeting. Notice to all participants must be

issued a minimum of five (5) days prior to the

meeting.

Section 5. Special Meetings of the Executive

Board

Special meetings of the Executive Board may be

called by the President or upon the written request

of a majority of the voting members of the

Executive Board, the purpose of the meeting to be

stated in the call and no other business shall be

transacted. Notice to all participants must be issued

a minimum of five (5) days prior to the meeting.

Confirmation vote by the membership will be conducted at our meeting no less than 30 days from this notice. The full version of the GRW Bylaws appears in the 2015 GRW Handbook & Directory. If you have not already claimed your copy you may do so at our October meeting.

VOLUNTEER HOURS GRW MEMBERS & ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Galveston Republican Women & men are the finest! We were able to turn in 4,650 volunteer hours for 3rd. quarter 2015. All of us together compiling our volunteer time is what makes our numbers great. Just about everything you do politically counts with the exception of the actual GRW monthly meeting. Your travel time to and from a GRW meeting does count! Attending committee meetings, time emailing, phoning, attending mixers, candidate meet & greet, delivering signs, phone banking, time helping candidates of your choice by delivering signs, helping with mailings, working the polls, other political meetings/ gatherings, all of this counts as volunteer time. Some seem embarrassed that they only have one or two hours, don't be, it all counts towards that final number. You do not have to break your hours down by month/day, etc. All we are looking for is that final number. My promise to you............neither I nor anyone from TFRW will knock on your door and ask to audit your day-timer. So keep an estimate of your time for 4th quarter and when I contact you in December, be ready to furnish me a number.

Keep up the good work!

JoAnne Helmer, VP-Campaign/Legislative

It was a “Las Vegas Night” at Galveston Republican Women’s

Annual Fundraiser for our Republican Candidates.

GRW Show Girls Tammy Childress. Tina Kirbie. Brenda Gutierrez. Chantal Rodriguez

GRW President Betty Henry - Guest Speaker Texas Guest of Honor Vic Pierson – Yolanda Waters - Supreme Court Justice, The Honorable Eva Guzman – Representative Wayne Faircloth VP/Program Chair Yolanda Waters

Our Congressman Randy Weber The Honorable Eva Guzman

“Elvis and backup singers Congressman Randy Weber,

COM Board Member Alan Waters, and Senator Larry Taylor

Auctioneer/Senator Larry Taylor “Gets the Bids Rolling”

Grand Finale with Elvis

Member OrientationDear Members and Associates:

If you are a renewed member, thank you! If you are

a NEW Member – welcome! You should have the

Galveston Republican Women’s informative 2015

Directory to refer to. IF you have not renewed, it is

time to do so and make sure you are in the “news”.

Our Club Objectives are:

1. To promote an informed electorate (that is you

and me) through political education

2. To increase the effectiveness of women in the

cause of good government through active

political participation;

3. To facilitate cooperation among women’s

Republican organizations;

4. To foster loyalty to the Republican Party and to

promote its principles and candidates in all

elections including non-partisan elections; and

5. To work for the election of the Republican Party’s

nominees.

Our club structure is set up as most clubs with a

President, Three (3) Vice Presidents (Programs,

Campaign/Legislative and Publicity), a Recording

Secretary to record minutes, a corresponding

Secretary to send cards and letters, and a

Treasurer/PAC (Political Action Committee) Chair.

We also have several Committees such as:

Parliamentarian – we follow Robert’s Rules

Audit

By-Laws Revision

Chaplain

Hospitality

Membership and Directory

Newsletter

Photographer

Telephone

Website

Historian

Mixer

Awards – keeping up with local, state and national

requirements of NFRW and TFRW in order to

compete for Certificates of Commendation

Community Outreach – our efforts to support local

charities with time, talent and finances. At the

present time our main charity is the Salvation Army

followed closely with Hope Academy, Family Crisis

Center, Pregnancy and Parenting Support Center,

Galveston Food Bank and any others that our

officers/members choose to support and Juneteenth

Celebration. If you know of a worthwhile cause,

please bring it before the Board’s for consideration.

Fundraising Committee: This is an important

function. Once a year we host an event to raise funds

that are distributed to our candidates in election

years. We encourage your participation.

Any other committees which our President and

Board wish to appoint.

We encourage you to volunteer for a committee. The

more involved you become the more like-minded

friends you will develop and the more you will enjoy

club functions and the work we embrace. During

election cycles we bring all conservative candidates

before you for a forum or debate. You will get to

know them very well. We ask you to volunteer your

time to block walk your neighborhood, make phone

calls at the phone bank, hold a meet and greet for

candidates in your neighborhood and, of course,

donate to the candidate’s campaign fund. And

VOTE!

Welcome to Galveston Republican Women. You are

on the forefront of your county/state and nation’s

political force. You are an activist.

Brenda Gutierrez, Immediate Past President

GRW-PAC MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION 2016 Dues for the 2016 Membership Year are payable NOW.

Please complete the membership information and

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

Janet Hoffman

P.O. Box 55171

Galveston, TX 77555

(No business/corporate checks please)

Name _________________________________________________ Spouse______________________

Address____________________________________________________________________________

City and State ____________________________________________ Zip Code __________________

Contact Phone # ________________________________

Employer____________________________________________Occupation______________________

E-mail ______________________________________________ Newsletters are sent electronically.

Select Type of Membership:

Regular Member ($35) _________

Associate Member ($15) ________

Women who are a member of another TFRW organization. Please give name________________

Men who wish to be associated with GRW.

Young women (Age 13 thru 17 years) designated Young Affiliates Referred By: ___________________________________________________________________

I am willing to help with the following committee(s):

_____Awards _____Finance _____Membership

_____Bylaws _____Fund Raising _____Phone

_____Campaign Activities _____Get Out the Vote _____Program

_____Community Service _____Legislative _____Public Relations

_____Other (please specify your interest) ________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

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For GRW use only:

Cash/Check amount:____________Check # ______________ Date: _________________

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