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Message from GRW President Cathy Frederickson
Transcript of Message from GRW President Cathy Frederickson
GALVESTON REPUBLICAN WOMEN “INFORMED, INVOLVED & MAKING A DIFFERENCE”
Since 1955
Senate District 14 TFRW Region V
**John Tower Award 2014-15 Irene Henry, Newsletter Editor
**Yolanda Waters, GRW Woman of Distinction Award 2017 www.galvestonstonrepublicanwomen.com
Message from GRW President – Cathy Frederickson
As Paul Ryan shared recently “We fortunately live in a country where the
condition of your birth does not determine the course of your life”. Our
representatives in all branches of government must help us keep America the
Frontier of freedom!
Governor Abbott agrees and requested our participation in the effort to Get Out
The Vote for 2018 to continue to build this beautiful state. It is important that we educate ourselves
about the issues of today. We have solid information to share with others regarding the values
that we hold dear. WE CAN have intelligent discussions by staying informed by experienced leaders
who share our values. We have a state where Faith is appreciated and the Freedom of Religion is
sacred. The movie “God Is Not Dead 2” gives a clear background on an IMPORTANT ISSUE, it is
AN ESSENTIAL RIGHT TO BE able to tell the Truth. A high school history teacher while answering
a question from a student referred to the Bible as well as other references in responding with
accurate statements. Targeted as an opportunity to “Make An Example“ of anyone who would dare
to speak out, the teacher fought for her professional career and reputation. She was sued In a
court of law for crossing a line by using the Bible as a reference. She was making a historical
statement and nearly lost everything she had worked for until the students and people of Faith
stood together to defend her right to speak the truth. The ministers in the community were facing
a similar fate when one refused to turn in his sermons for review. This may have been a movie but
a similar circumstance happened in Houston, Texas recently and was referenced in the movie.
To build a strong America, We must stand together and educate ourselves to fight against those
who would rewrite history. The judges who believe in our Constitution help protect you from the
slide toward bumper sticker slogans instead of exploration of shared values. April is Child Abuse
Prevention Month and one shared value is that Good parenting can prevent Child Abuse as well as
outreach to those under stress who may need one act of kindness to reach back for strength to go
forward in a positive way rather than giving in to the emotional urge to strike out in frustration
and hurt their child. As a member of the Galveston County Children’s Services Board we placed
blue ribbons on the trees at the Galveston Courthouse and the ribbons on the fence in front of the
Del Papa’s Distributing Company represent the 743 children who were reported abused in
Galveston County last year. As we believe in Faith family and freedom. It is our job to stand up for
all children, to offer them a life of hope and opportunity in this thriving country. We must encourage
good citizens as well as good parents.
As we Spring into the Year and learn from our New Texas Supreme Court Justice Blacklock let’s
strive to increase our conversational knowledge of history of the issues and the principles we hold
dear:
Now is the time to invest yourself in your nation and to remember:
WE ARE REPUBLICANS BECAUSE
WE BELIEVE in faith, family and freedom.
WE BELIEVE the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person’s dignity,
freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored.
WE BELIEVE that equal rights, equal justice, and equal opportunity belong to all regardless of
race, creed, age, sex or national origin.
WE BELIEVE government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow individuals to keep more of
the money they earn.
WE BELIEVE the government is responsible for national defense and that only a strong America
can remain a free America.
WE BELIEVE the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating these ideals into positive and
successful principles of government.
It is important to share these principles with our families, friends, neighbors, students and fellow
workers. As we do we will probably make new friends who realize that they are not alone but that
they share your values! It is time to be Bold. Bring a Friend to Lunch! Learning can be fun so Take
a moment to read an issue of Imprimis, written by Tom Cotton to learn a well- reasoned
explanation of fair comprehensive immigration Reform (free subscription at Hillsdale College.edu),
review the current events of the week on Townhall with Hugh Hewitt Sunday morning on 1070am
and enjoy clear intelligent talking points on Prager University that you can share to inspire others
to get involved with America. Now is the time to commit to education for the sake of our nation.
May Blessings surround you and yours today and everyday!
God Bless America!
GALVESTON REPUBLICAN WOMEN
INVITE YOU TO JOIN US TO MEET OUR GUEST SPEAKER JIMMY BLACKLOCK, JUSTICE,
TEXAS SUPREME COURT (TEXAS' NEWEST SUPREME COURT JUSTICE)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018
HOTEL GALVEZ – VERANDA ROOM
2024 SEAWALL BLVD., GALVESTON, TX
11:30 a.m. RECEPTION/HOSPITALITY
12:00 NOON MEETING/LUNCHEON
$25 Per Person
BRING A FRIEND!
Free Parking (21st St. Hotel Parking Garage) OR $6.00 Valet Parking
RSVP by April 15th to Tina Kirbie at [email protected]
Political advertising paid for by Galveston Rep Women PAC Tina Kirbie, Treasurer - 908 Layfair Place, Friendswood 77546. Contributions are not federal tax deductible as charitable contributions. Corporate Contributions Are Not Permitted.
OFFICERS – 2018
President Cathy Frederickson 409-996-5823 [email protected]
1st Vice President- Programs Mary Jo Naschke 409-762-3930 [email protected]
2nd Vice President-Campaign/Legislative PAC Chairwoman Joyce Bell 832-443-2831 [email protected]
3rd Vice President- Public Relations
Jo Anne Helmer 409-539-5606 [email protected]
Corresponding & Recording Secretary Chris Kinard 281-785-7614 [email protected]
Treasurer Tina Kirbie 281-482-2786 [email protected]
Immediate Past President Dr. Yolanda Waters 409-655-5055 [email protected]
President Emeritus Rose Farmer 409-763-2261
CHAIRPERSONS 2017 STANDING COMMITTEES
Parliamentarian Vickie Desprez 281-450-2144 [email protected]
Greater Houston Council of Federated RW Delegate
Galveston Republican Women galvestonrepublicanwomen.com
Texas Federation of RW www.tfrw.org
National Federationof RW www.nfrw.org
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
April 6th
Clear Creek RW
11:30 am – 1:00 p.m.
LaBrisa Mexican Restaurant, League City, TX
April 10th
Dinner 6:30 p.m. – Presentation 7:00 p.m.
Mid County Republican Network
The Reef Restaurant
1301 31st ½ St., Texas City, TX
April 25th
Village Republican Women
11:00 am Luncheon Meeting
Houston Racquet Club, 10709 Memorial
Dr.,Houston
April 26th
Friendswood Republican Women
11:15 am – 12:30 pm Luncheon Meeting
Friendswood Chamber of Commerce
1100 S. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, TX
April 25th
Bay Area Republican Women
11:00 am Luncheon Meeting
Bay Oaks Country Club, 14545 Bay Oaks Blvd.
Houston, TX
Galveston Island Pachyderm Club
Meets every Thursday
Mario’s Restaurant on the Seawall -
Galveston
11:00 a.m. Buffet – 12:00 p.m. Program
May 2nd
GRW Board Meeting
10:00 a.m.
Hotel Galvez Restaurant
CHAIRPERSONS 2018
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Audit Committee Kay Terry 409-739-1065 [email protected]
Awards & Nominations Marilyn Harris 713-256-4767 [email protected]
Betty Henry (cell) 817-996-3452 [email protected]
Irene Henry 281-844-0598 [email protected]
Bylaws Revisions& Historian Jeannie Koenig 512-567-8975 [email protected]
Chaplain
Betty Henry (cell) 817-996-3452 [email protected]
Fundraising Chairwomen Tina Kirbie 281-482-2786 [email protected]
Mary Jo Naschke
409-762-3930 [email protected]
Hospitality Janice Broussard 281-352-6848 [email protected]
Membership Brenda Trouchesset 409-925-8371 [email protected]
Website & Newsletter Editor Irene Henry, Editor 281-844-0598 [email protected]
Photographer Fran Card 409-632-0400 [email protected]
Outreach Program Co-Chairs Beth Bullock/Wallie Womack 409-526-9554/ 832-724-5007 [email protected]/[email protected]
GRW WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS!
Angela Blair Melanie Brett
Mary Ann Ezell Harry Jahnke
Renate Jahnke Rosemary Nusbaum
GRW – 133 members strong
VOLUNTEER HOURS PLEASE submit your volunteer hours to Joyce
Bell - [email protected]. SEND: name, email and number of hours. Hours COUNT for members AND associate
members. Hours include: travel to/from GRW Meetings (excludes meeting time); Board
meetings, Meet n’ Greets, Mixers, Workshops, Legislative Day, other RW functions such as
campaigning, blockwalking/phoning.
Treasurer’s Report Tina Kirbie, GRW Treasurer
GRW ending bank balance: March 31st, 2018 - $55,941.65
Legislative Report Joyce Bell, GRW 2nd Vice President
News from NFRW “Capitol Connection” President Trump signed landmark legislation closing a loophole that had been used to shield online human trafficking activity. NFRW President Jody Rushton issued a strong statement applauding the Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA) and pledging that the NFRW will continue championing the fight against this “modern form of slavery”
News From the Office of Senator Ted Cruz Senator Cruz is working in Congress to prevent an internet sales tax that he strongly feels would “harm small business and low-income consumers”.
GRW OUTREACH INFORMED – INVOLVED – MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Honoring Our Veterans Veteran honoree for April: Clinton Stephens, USMC combat veteran. Clint served in Iraq and Afghanistan as a Scout Sniper. He is now a Lt. with the Galveston Police Department and heads their PAC, not only serving our community through his law enforcement work, but also helping his fellow officers by working for their pensions to be fully funded. He is an Associate Member of GRW, stop by and meet him at our April 18 luncheon.
Veteran Honoree for May: Heather Melton, Veteran Volunteer Coordinator for Gulf Coast Center, served in the U. S. Coast Guard at the Small Boat Station, Galveston. She performed Search and Rescue Operations and Law Enforcement. Heather was Third Class Petty Officer and part of the Incident Command Post during Hurricane Ike. Be sure and chat with her, you’ll hear some interesting stories! She also is a new member of Galveston Republican Women! She will be working with Marilyn Harris on Veteran Outreach.
High School Program GRW will be presenting “Now That You’re 18” packets for seniors at Ball and O’Connell High Schools and Upward Hope Academy. Packets include items such as the U.S. Constitution and Voter Registration Cards.
Lemonade Day GRW will sponsor student/s participating in this fun experiential program that teaches youth in K-12th grade the math, business and financial skills needed to start, own and operate their very own business – a lemonade stand. Kids create a business plan, set a budget and financial goals, and calculate expenses, sales, profit and more.
4th Annual Juneteenth Gala - **SAVE THE DATE** Historic Ashton Villa Mansion Ballroom, 2312 Broadway, Galveston.
Meet and Greet Reception begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $25; Reserved Table of 8 - $250; & Sponsorships - $500.
Speaker: The Honorable Senfronia Thompson, Texas State Representative GRW will once again be sponsoring tables at this special event.
GRW March Luncheon Meeting Hotel Galvez – Galveston
Guest Speaker: Joan Marshall, Director of Bryan Museum Special Guest: Debbie Guitian Roan, TFRW District Director SD
Our Honored Veterans
GRW President Cathy Frederickson with Past Presidents: Nancy Attaway addressed Convention of States Glenda Hick, Carol Guerney Wurst, Jeannie Koenig, Betty Henry with New Member Beth Bullock & Wallie Womach
Cathy Frederickson, Debbie Guitian Roan, Angela Blair, Mary Jo Naschke,
Carol Guerney Wurst, Brenda Atchley, Kay & Martie Terry
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