October 2009

Calendar

Thursday, October 15, 11:30am RWC of Lakeland Luncheon

Saturday, October 17 Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival

Thursday, October 22, 7:00pm Polk Co Republican Executive Committee Meeting

Tuesday, October 27, 5:30pm RWC of Lakeland Evening Meeting

Saturday, October 31 Halloween

Sunday, November 1 Daylight Saving Time Ends

Tuesday, November 3 Election Day

Wednesday, November 4, 11:30am Republican Club of Lakeland Luncheon

Thursday, November 5, 6:00pm, RWC of Lakeland Board Meeting

Wednesday, November 11 Veterans Day

Luncheon Menu

Turkey w/ Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Chef's Vegetable

(cranberry sauce on side) OR Garden salad

w/ chicken (no onions)

Contact Michelle Robare

816-2151 mrobare@tampabay.rr.com

$16 per person

Please make your reservation by October 12th

Our Speaker This Month is Bart G Hudson

Executive Director, Florida House

Bart Hudson, a third generation Floridian, is from Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He was educated in the Okaloosa County public school system where he graduated from Choctawhatchee High School. He attended Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama where he received his B.A. in each of the Behavioral Science disciplines.

In 1999, Mr Hudson became Executive Director of Florida House, in Washington, D.C. There, he manages the daily operation of Florida's embassy in our nation's capital. With over 10,000 visiting Floridians, it is Mr Hudson's responsibility to ensure that each receives "gracious, unparalleled hospitality." In addition, he is charged with facilitating the efforts of the Board of Trustees and ensuring the financial viability of Florida House. Please join us as we welcome Mr Hudson to our luncheon!

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Letter from the President Dena Stebbins DeCamp

I know everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather. Our winter residents are returning, the hot summer days are turning into cooler nights and milder days and we are all spending more time outdoors. I love this time of year!

On October 17, we will have a booth in Munn Park for the Lake Mirror Classic Car Show. Volunteers are welcome, let me know if you’d like to help. We will be doing Voter Registration and selling t shirts and car magnets. Please come out and enjoy the day with us. October 24 will be the first meeting of the Republican Hispanic Polk County Club, President is our friend Dr. Pedro Almazan. The event is from 10-12 at Cleveland Heights Golf Club. This new club will be under the umbrella of the Polk Co. REC.

I am truly excited to tell you that our speaker this month is the Executive Director of Florida House, Bart Hudson. Florida House is our state embassy in Washington D.C. Mr. Hudson is a

wonderful speaker, he has some wonderful stories to tell about visitors to Florida House, including Vice President and Mrs. Dick Cheney and the Florida Gators. He is very entertaining as he shares many amusing stories. We would like to have a large turnout for this event. Mr. Hudson will be giving us a background of Florida House and how important it is for all Floridians. Please don’t miss this.

In addition to our speaker, our nominating Committee will be announcing the slate of officers for 2010-2012 and Michelle Robare is taking reservations for the Christmas Gala at the Lakeland Yacht Club on December 8. And don’t forget about the Christmas Ornaments, if you are interested in ordering call Ann Suden.

I am working with Michael Dunn to organize a self defense class which would include a concealed weapons permit training for any of our members that are interested. If you are interested in this type of class, please contact me. At this time we do not have all the details, but I will have the information by the time we have our luncheon.

See you all soon. Dena, President

2009 Christmas Party Tuesday, December 8

Tickets to this year’s Christmas party at The Lakeland Yacht Club are now on sale. We are so excited about the opportunity to have

a beautiful evening at such a wonderful venue and we would like to thank Dennis and Cindy Ross for hosting this event. There will also be a special performance by the Polk State College Carolers! We hope that all of our Republican Club members can join us for this evening event and that you will invite your friends to join in the holiday festivities. Reserve your tickets now as seating will be limited. All reservations must be guaranteed for such a special event. Tickets are $30 and reservations can be made by calling Michelle Robare at 863-816-2151 or by email at mrobare@tampabay.rr.com. Michelle, 2nd Vice President

Michelle’s Memo

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Donate a Book

It’s easy! $20 covers the cost of a book and shipping for the lending libraries set up by The Republicans Women’s Club of Lakeland, Federated.

It’s our project to help parents read to their children. Cards will be available soon for you to fill out. We’ll buy the book for you, and put your name in the inside cover.

Lending Libraries

Republican Women pin in crystal rhinestones. We still have many available! Be sure to tell your friends!

Approx. 3.5” wide. $30

Stuff for Sale!!

Contact Dena for info! 863-644-1110

4"x4" Magnet - $5

4"x4" Magnet - $5

Volunteers Needed!! Saturday

October 17th, 2009

Volunteers are needed to help us man the booth at the Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival. We’ll be selling magnets (pictured at right) and t-shirts to help raise money for our club. Additionally, we will be doing voter registrations. Our booth will be located in Munn Park. Please contact Dena DeCamp for details at 863-644-1110 or dmstebbins@tampabay.rr.com.

Southern Republican Leadership Conference

April 8-11, 2010

New Orleans, LA

www.srlc2010.com

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At our last meeting we imagined that we were in charge of The Ledger. We came up with these headlines we would like to see about The Republican Women’s Club of Lakeland . . . Community · RWC contributes to the success of local organizations, community boards, and Government boards · RWC provides assistance to needy schools and teachers · RWC members are “on the move!” Connections/Education (including Political) · RWC connects · RWC educates the basics of the constitution · RWC sparks interest in apathetic voters · RWC promotes candidate forum · RWC hosts registration drives · RWC members learn self defense and get NRA certification · RWC educates young people · RWC impacts youth Election Process · RWC contributes to campaigns with volunteer hours and money · ___________, a member of RWC is elected to _____________ · RWC educates young voters · RWC ensures sweep of county with Republicans · RWC elects conservatives · RWC recruits candidates for _______ · RWC screens for viable candidates · RWC monitors job of elected officials and holds them accountable Communications · RWC growing in numbers · RWC members spotlighted · RWC member writes thought provoking editorials · RWC monitors truth in media · RWC has excellent communication with women · RWC has huge email list · RWC provides talking points to members · RWC speakers are informative on issues and candidates Membership · RWC growing quickly · RWC recruiting young members and shows them the ropes · RWC hosts luncheon event at ______ Company for employees Any others that we need to add? What headlines would YOU like to see in The Ledger about our club?

The Visioning Process Determining our Impact on the Future

We Started with These...

What is Visioning? Visioning is a process by which an organization defines the future that it wants. Through maximum involvement of its members, the group identifies more clearly its cause, purpose and common core values.

Visioning... Identifies Assets rather than needs Assesses options for time and money manage-ment according to shared purposes and val-ues Stresses early and continuous involvement in the process by all levels of membership. Can act as a stand alone process or used in a more comprehensive planning process.

The exercise of Visioning alone can bring an organiza-tion back together, allowing the membership to recog-nize shared values and purposes, not

only building concensus, but serving as a re-focusing on the goals of the group. A participatory visioning process creates a sense of ownership in members, making the coming to fruition over a period of time the common goals more inclusive, powerful, and longer lasting.

A Vision Statement... Positive, Present tense language Qualities that provide the reader with a feel-ing for the groups unique character Language that includes the diversity of mem-bership Depicting the highest standards of excellence and achievement Focus on people and quality of life A stated time period May address various visions that the group wants to acknowledge – different objectives and goals.

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September General Meeting Notes

$500 checks were presented to Delores Joiner Director of Nursing with Lusterall Pastoral Care & Cultural Center and Connie Scharar of the Polk Life & Learning Center. Nominating committee will be announcing RWC of Lakeland board member choices at the next meeting. Four schools received backpacks full of supplies from our club. Our club won the Diamond Award and the Gold Award at the convention. Linda Ivell has been elected to the board of the Lakeland Association of Realtors. Important dates to remember:

October 12th - Charlie Christ will be at the Yacht Club at the request of the Republican Executive Committee for a luncheon at a cost of $22/person.

November 10th - The Winter Haven Fashion Show for the RWGP (Republican Women’s club of Greater Polk) will be held at 11am at Cypress Wood at a cost of $30/person.

December 8th - Christmas Party will be at 6:30pm at the Yacht Club at a cost of $30/person.

March 17th – Marco Rubio fundraiser at the Yacht Club at a cost of $100/person.

April 8th thru 11th - Southern Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans.

WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS ORMANENTS

Ann Suden is now taking orders for the 2009 White House Christmas Ornaments. If you have ordered in the past and are interested, you may see additional details of the ornament on the Web, www.whitehousehistory.org and call or email her with your order. Ann will have the catalogue at the meeting again in October for your review. The order will be placed in November and will be distributed at the Christmas Party in December. For new members, this is a courtesy Ann extends to the members each year. They are of high quality and a keepsake and make wonderful Christmas gifts for teachers, hairdressers, etc. They are individually priced at $16.95 ea + shipping/handling of $5.50, for a total of $22.45. She orders in bulk and gains a 10% discount for orders between 25 to 100 ornaments. For 100+, the discount is 20%. She computes the individual costs after the order is totaled and they usually come to less than $16.00 each. You can contact Ann at 863-607-4710 or afoxyagramma@aol.com.

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Thank you for your loyalty and extra support! In addition to our regular membership dues of $35 annually, the following individuals support the club

as Saints ($100 annually) and Angels ($50 annually)

Faye Beyer Sissy Long Black

Dena Stebbins DeCamp Brandi Dunn Mary Grader

Victoria Meares Mary Olson Betty Rust Paul Senft

Kelli Stargel Jennifer Vermillera Mary Zimmerman

Cicely Anderson Jan Barlow Carol Berry

Susan Brafford Ann Lucille Bravato Katherine Chappell

Alicia Clayton Isabel Cumming

Carol Davis Irma Dietert

Paula Dockery June Domery

Sarah (Bette) Elam

Marsha Faux Linda Ivell

Elizabeth Jacobs Shirley Johnson

Violet Karakitsoo Divina Lajeunesse Margaret Lofton

Linda Logan Maria Mahoney

Kim McKeel Yvonne McShay

Joy Morse Cathy Phillips

Sara (Sally) Putnam Judith Roberts

Cindy Ross Hazel Sellers

Fran Umstadter Lisa Weathersbee Shirley Whitney

Ann Wolfe

ANGELS SAINTS

October Birthdays!

10/3 Jason Brown 10/6 Holly Addleman 10/9 Linda Logan

10/11 Kim McKeel 10/11 Rose Spurlock 10/12 Nancy Paul 10/13 Mary Olson 10/15 JoAnn Parker 10/17 Chuck Black 10/25 Carol Davis 10/26 Brenda Cross 10/28 Shirley Whitney 10/29 Melony Bell 10/30 Ann Lucille Bravato

Florida Federated Republican Women are “The Life of the Party” Proudly Celebrating 59 Years of Republican Leadership 

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www.lakelandrepublicanwomen.com

Florida Federation of Republican Women www.ffrw.net

National Federation of Republican Women www.nfrw.org

Republican Party of Florida www.rpof.org

Republican National Committee www.gop.com

Nominating Committee News!!

The Nominating Committee will be presenting the nominees for the board during the October meeting and there will be a vote at the November meeting.

Welcome to our newest members… Gayleen Pope

enjoyed a birthday 6/1! Judith Kaluzny

will enjoy a birthday 11/1! Susan Saugeant

enjoyed a birthday 1/23!

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2008/9 Officers

President: Dena Stebbins DeCamp, 644-1110, dmstebbins@tampabay.rr.com

1st Vice President: Linda Ivell, cell, 602-9866, 648-4879, LindaIvellGOP@aol.com 2nd Vice President - Membership: Michelle Ro-bare, 370-9172, mrobare@tampabay.rr.com 3rd Vice President—Newsletter: Kim Jones, 712-3367, joneskh@tampabay.rr.com Recording Secretary: Terry Mann, 858-1260,terryrmann@msn.com Corresponding Secretary: Rose Spurlock, 644-5217 Treasurer: Sissy Long Black, 698-4080 Assistant Treasurer: Kay Cobb, 858-4751 Committee Chairs

Achievement Awards: Lou McCraney, 644-3496 Americanism: Sissy Long Black, 698-4080 Auditing: Barbara Morgan, 984-9667

Bylaws: Sissy Long Black, 698-4080 Caring for America & Literacy: Lou McCraney, 644-3496 Campaigns: Kay Cobb, 858-4751 Fashion Show: Michelle Robare, 370-9172 and Dena DeCamp, 644-1110 Co-Chairs Fundraising: Lou McCraney, 644-3496 Hospitality and Protocol: Grace DiMotta, 648-0968 Legislative: Kelli Stargel, 686-6565 Membership: Michelle Robare, 370-9172 Newsletter & Website: Kim Jones, 712-3367 Parliamentarian: Sissy Long Black, 698-4080 Program: Linda Ivell, 602-9866 Public Relations: Linda Ivell, 602-9866 Scholarships: Marsha Faux, 534-4750, Linda Ivell,

602-9866 Sunshine & Social: Betty Rust, 619-8744 Telephone: Lucille Bravato, 816-9411 Volunteer Hours: Dena DeCamp, 644-1110

Republican Women’s Club of Lakeland, Federated Officers & Committee Chairs

Next Meeting

THURSDAY

October 15th

The Club at Eaglebrooke

RSVP by October 12th