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President's Corner August is soon to be a memory. In most cases, August is a good-for-nothing month. January has New Years; February is a biggie with lots of President's days and Valentine's Day; March has St. Patrick's day (and our St. Patrick's Dinner) and the first day of Spring; April has Easter; May celebrates Mother's Day and Memorial Day; June has Father's Day and the first day of Summer; July celebrates Independence Day; September has the first day of Autumn and Labor Day and, of course, our 9/11 Commemorative Dinner; October has Columbus Day and Halloween, November has Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving; and December finishes off the year with Pearl Harbor Day, the first day of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Eve. Then there's August! Nothing? Well, not for SNRW. In August, our State Senator, James Settelmeyer was named one of eight legislators of the year by the American Legislative Exchange. We have always known that he was the best, but it is nice when others recognize what a prize he is. The award was given to those legislators who have demonstrated a dedication to the council's principles of limited government, federalism, and free market. Well deserved, James! Congratulations. Our speaker at the August meeting was Lieutenant Governor Brian Krolicki. He regaled us with stories of family life for a politician, highlighted some of the issues with which the State is dealing, answered questions regarding the potential future for Winter Olympics here in Nevada, the preparation for Nevada's sesquicentennial celebrations, discussed his political future since he is "termed out" (again) of his office. He reminded members that he and his wife are very proud members of Sierra Nevada Republican Women. Although he was given a limited time to talk during our meeting, it was obvious that our members wanted more and cornered him after the meeting for another 30 minutes of discussion. Thank you, Brian, so much for making another meeting of SNRW so special. Our 9/11 Dinner is just around the corner. Hopefully you all have your reservations made. We hope you once again enjoy this commemorative event and remember that SNRW is making sure that "We Shall Never Forget." As the year starts winding down, you may be asked to accept a position on the Board. I urge you, if asked, to please consider saying "yes." It is most rewarding to serve on the Board and a wonderful way to participate in our local and State, government. Happy Autumn! Nancy Jarvis 2013 SNRW President September2013
Transcript of September2013 - Sierra Nevada Republican Women · 2019-08-02 · Sierra Nevada Republican Women...
President's Corner
August is soon to be a memory. In most cases, August is a good-for-nothing month.
January has New Years; February is a biggie with lots of President's days and Valentine's
Day; March has St. Patrick's day (and our St. Patrick's Dinner) and the first day of
Spring; April has Easter; May celebrates Mother's Day and Memorial Day; June has
Father's Day and the first day of Summer; July celebrates Independence Day; September
has the first day of Autumn and Labor Day and, of course, our 9/11 Commemorative
Dinner; October has Columbus Day and Halloween, November has Veteran's Day and
Thanksgiving; and December finishes off the year with Pearl Harbor Day, the first day
of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Eve. Then there's August! Nothing? Well, not
for SNRW.
In August, our State Senator, James Settelmeyer was named one of eight legislators of
the year by the American Legislative Exchange. We have always known that he was the
best, but it is nice when others recognize what a prize he is. The award was given to
those legislators who have demonstrated a dedication to the council's principles of
limited government, federalism, and free market. Well deserved, James!
Congratulations.
Our speaker at the August meeting was Lieutenant Governor Brian Krolicki. He regaled
us with stories of family life for a politician, highlighted some of the issues with which
the State is dealing, answered questions regarding the potential future for Winter
Olympics here in Nevada, the preparation for Nevada's sesquicentennial celebrations,
discussed his political future since he is "termed out" (again) of his office. He reminded
members that he and his wife are very proud members of Sierra Nevada Republican
Women. Although he was given a limited time to talk during our meeting, it was
obvious that our members wanted more and cornered him after the meeting for another
30 minutes of discussion. Thank you, Brian, so much for making another meeting of
SNRW so special.
Our 9/11 Dinner is just around the corner. Hopefully you all have your reservations
made. We hope you once again enjoy this commemorative event and remember that
SNRW is making sure that "We Shall Never Forget."
As the year starts winding down, you may be asked to accept a position on the Board. I
urge you, if asked, to please consider saying "yes." It is most rewarding to serve on the
Board and a wonderful way to participate in our local and State, government.
Happy Autumn!
Nancy Jarvis
2013 SNRW President
September2013
Sierra Nevada Republican Women will hold their Annual 9/11 Commemorative
Dinner on Wednesday, September 11th in lieu of their luncheon meeting. The event
will be held at the Genoa County Club, 1 Genoa Lakes Drive in Genoa, doors
open at 4:45 p.m. The cost of dinner will be $37.00 per person. Reservations must
be given to Jan Muzzy, no later then Wednesday September 4th, 12 noon. Tables can
be purchased for total amount, no separate checks. For additional information or
make your reservation contact Jan Muzzy at [email protected] or 775-267-6744.
IN MEMORY – Of all that died on 911 and the citizens and military who have been
defending our Country since that horrible attack.
SNRW’s first 911 Commemorative Dinner was held on September 12th, 2001, and
the club has continued to hold the event each September.
The September 11 attacks were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks
launched by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda upon the United States in New
York City and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area on Tuesday, September 11,
2001.
Four passenger airliners were hijacked by 19 al-Qaeda terrorists so they could be
flown into buildings in suicide attacks. Two of those planes, American Airlines
Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175, were crashed into the North and South
towers, respectively, of the World Trade Center complex in New York City. Within
two hours, both towers collapsed with debris and the resulting fires causing partial
or complete collapse of all other buildings in the WTC complex, as well as major
damage to ten other large surrounding structures. A third plane, American Airlines
Flight 77, was crashed into the Pentagon (the headquarters of the United States
Department of Defense), leading to a partial collapse in its western side. The fourth
plane, United Airlines Flight 93, was targeted at Washington, D.C., but crashed into
a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania after its passengers tried to overcome the
hijackers. In total, almost 3,000 people died in the attacks, including the 227 civil-
ians and 19 hijackers aboard the four planes. It also was the deadliest incident for
firefighters in the history of the United States.
Suspicion quickly fell on al-Qaeda. Although the group's leader, Osama bin Laden,
initially denied any involvement, in 2004 he claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Al-Qaeda and bin Laden cited U.S. support of Israel, the presence of U.S. troops in
Saudi Arabia, and sanctions against Iraq as motives for the attacks.
The United States responded to the attacks by launching the War on Terror and invading
Afghanistan to depose the Taliban, which had harbored al-Qaeda. Many countries
strengthened their anti-terrorism legislation and expanded law enforcement powers.
Having evaded capture for years, bin Laden was located and killed by U.S. forces in
May 2011.
The destruction of the Twin Towers and other properties caused serious damage to the
economy of Lower Manhattan and had a significant effect on global markets. Cleanup
of the World Trade Center site was completed in May 2002, and the Pentagon was
repaired within a year. Numerous memorials have been constructed, including
theNational September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York, the Pentagon Memorial,
and the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania. After a lengthy delay, the 1,776-
foot-tall (541 m) One World Trade Center was completed at the World Trade Center site
in New York City in 2013.
The National September 11 Memorial Museum will serve as the country’s principal
institution for examining the implications of the events of 9/11, documenting the impact
of those events and exploring the continuing significance of September 11, 2001.
The Museum’s 110,000 square feet
of exhibition space will be located
within the archaeological heart of
the World Trade Center site—
telling the story of 9/11 through
multimedia displays archives,
narratives and a collection of
monumental and authentic
artifacts.
The lives of every victim of the 2001 and 1993 attacks will be commemorated as
visitors have the opportunity to learn about the men, women, and children who died.
The monumental artifacts of the Museum provide a link to the events of 9/11, while
presenting intimate stories of loss, compassion, reckoning, and recovery that are central
to telling the story of the attacks and the aftermath.
September 4 – Douglas County Republican Women Club Meeting, Carson
Valley Inn, 1st Floor Meeting Room, Minden. Social 11 a.m. Hot Buffet-
Luncheon 11:45 a.m. Program: Vicky Kawelmacher, Women’s Shooting Arcade
of Reno. $20 Members and their Guests with reservations. $25 non-members.
Contact: Julie Moore 1-775-636-7713 or email: [email protected] no
later than Sunday September 1.
September 12 - Douglas County Republican Central Committee Meeting.
DCRCC Headquarters, 1609 Hwy 395, Minden. Social 6:30 p.m. Meeting
convenes 7 p.m. Information 775-782-3332.
MINUTES - SIERRA NEVADA REPUBLICAN WOMEN - August 14, 2013
President Nancy Jarvis called the meeting to order at 12:00. The meeting was held at Tahoe Ridge Winery.
The invocation was led by Pat Smith (Chaplain Pam Sturlin was out of town). The Pledge to the Flag was led
by Assemblyman Jim Wheeler.
President Jarvis recognized elected officials: Lieutenant Governor Brian Krolicki, Senator James Settelmeyer,
Assemblyman Jim Wheeler, County Commissioner Nancy McDermid; Douglas County Assessor Doug
Sonnemann; Republican Central Committee Vice Chair Mary Porter; School Board Trustee Sharla Hales;
Gardnerville Ranchos General Improvement District Trustee Shari James; and former County Commissioner
Dave Brady. President Jarvis recognized new members Rebecca and DeVere Henderson and Patti Olson and
prospective members Connie and Bill Donaldson, Janice Wurschum, and Shirley Joyal. She also recognized
founding member Katy Buchanan.
President Jarvis recognized Parliamentarian Kathryn Zogorski.
President Jarvis announced the biennial convention of the Nevada Federation of Republican Women Oct. 11-13
in Las Vegas. SNRW can send 7 delegates.
The National Federation of Republican Women convention will be held in Louisville, Kentucky. Robin Reedy
will be representing SNRW.
Handouts at the front table include information for a Nov. 1 workshop in Reno for candidates and worker bees
on how to become a candidate, set up a campaign, etc. $25 per person.
Jo Marshall scholarship applications are due Sept. 1. Applicants must be female, registered Republican, have a
3.0 grade point average, carry 12 credits and be sponsored by a club member. Applications are available at
front table.
PROGRAM
Program Chair Shari James introduced Lieutenant Governor Brian Krolicki, this month’s speaker.
Shari James announced the 9/11 dinner.
Club Business
President Nancy recognized James Settelmeyer’s “Legislator of the Year” award, one of eight presented by the
American Legislative Exchange Council.
Minutes were published in newsletter. No objections were raised; they will be approved and put on file.
Donna Schehl is chair of the nominating committee. President Nancy called for volunteers to serve on the
committee. Kathryn Zogorski volunteered. Jan Muzzy moved to elect the following to the nominating
committee: Mary Porter, Cynthia Sawyer, Pat Smith, Jan Vandebur and Kathryn Zogorski. The motion was
seconded by Claudi Broquist. Passed unanimously.
Treasurer's Reports Treasurer Jan Muzzy
Current bank account balance is $ 7,358.26. Petty cash totals $200.00. Total assets are $7,558.26.
Sustainability Drawing Shari James
$76. Winner was Jill Dimock. Mary Porter donated a ticket to the Heritage Day at Dangberg Park. It
was won by Betsy Minor.
Constitutional Committee; Central Committee Valley Vice Chair Mary Porter
The Constitution Committee will hold an essay contest at Sierra Lutheran high school and will continue
Constitutional conventions at elementary schools. They are working on a plan to have DHS debate team
debating at middle school and having middle school students providing issues to debate. Mary is working on
reading recommendations.
Mary is planning a voter registration at Kahle Park and looking for volunteers to help the afternoon of
Sept. 13.
There will be a meeting tomorrow night at headquarters at 7:00 p.m. entitled “Just Desserts.” Precinct
organization will be discussed.
Nevada Heritage Day will be held October 12 at the Dangberg Ranch. It will be one of the 150
celebratory events for Nevada’s sesquicentennial (150th anniversary).
Commission Update Nancy McDermid
Two weeks from today, Tahoe South Area Plan will go to governing board of TRPA. The planning
commission passed it unanimously. County Commission is hopeful the TRPA vote will support the plan.
Nancy invited members to send letters of support.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:04 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sharla Hales
.
Recommended Reading, the Constitution Committee
Judy Jacobs, former SNRW member and board member,
has some salient reading recommendations set for
below. “Topaz Judy” as she is also know by many of us
gave her permission to forward her e-mail message in
this column, and we are glad to do so:
“Mark Levin's new book, The Liberty Amendments came out none too soon. Washington, i.e. Congress, the President, and the Supremes, is running rampant over us, the people and our states. Mark Meckler, J.D., President of Citizens for Self-Governance, and Michael Farris, J.D., LL.M, senior Fellow for Constitutional Studies, have put together an organization and a handbook to get the ball rolling for promoting constitutional amendments returning states' rights as addressed under Article V. Find out more at: ConventionoftheStates.com. Volunteers to pressure our state legislature are needed. I've downloaded a copy of the handbook. It's 14 pages. You can get it online, too. Levin's book is at Costco for $15.49.” Do not hesitate to make reading recommendations. It is privilege of the Constitution
Committee to pass them along.
The Constitution Committee
Please welcome our newest Business
Card Advertiser
Business Card Advertising is $45 per year. Contact Jan Muzzy at 775-267-6744 or
[email protected] for additional information. Two business cards are required, one
that is either emailed in jpeg format to [email protected] or in person, and the
other for Jan’s records.
Please thank and support our Business Card Advertisers.
Photos taken by Doris Chargin at the August meeting
SNRW COMMITTEE—CHAIR/MEMBERS
Achievement Award—Pat Smith, Mary Porter,
Sherese Settelmeyer, Becky Wrucke, Robin Reedy
Advertising — Nancy Jarvis
Advisory — Past Presidents
Americanism—Sharon O’Berg
Audit** — One club member: Linda Davis-Chair,
Incoming Treasurer-Jan Muzzy, Incoming President-
Nancy Jarvis, Outgoing President to be present for
Audit
Budget & Finance* — Treasurer-Jan Muzzy-
Chair, Ways & Means: Pam Sturlin, Executive
Board Members
Bylaws* — Robin Reedy, Becky Wrucke
Caring for America — Sally Wiley
Chaplain* — Pam Sturlin, Pat Smith, Betty Hertz
Constitution/Education — Mary Porter, Marie
Schnock, Nancy McDermid, Lynn Muzzy, Robin
Reedy, Barry Penzel, Denise Beronio
Entrepreneur Award — Dianna Hennessey
Historian* — Nancy Jarvis
Hot Line — Mary Jane Harding, Pat Smith
Legislative — Becky Wrucke, Sherese Settelmeyer
Literacy — Linda Ruisi
Membership — Dianna Hennessey-Chair, Claudia
Broquist, Greeter, Kathy Kite
Newsletter — Mary Jane Harding
Nominating Committee - Donna Schehl-Chair, Mary Porter, Cynthia Sawyer, Pat Smith, Jan Vandebur
and Kathryn Zogorski
Parliamentarian — Kathryn Zogorski
Photographers —Doris Chargin and Jan Vanderbur
Program — Shari James-Chair
Publicity/PR — Mary Jane Harding, Jill Dimock
Protocol — Jan Muzzy
Roster — Dianna Hennessey
Special Events — Pam Sturlin, Board
Sunshine — Rita Hill
VA/Military — Sally Wiley
Ways and Means—Pam Sturlin
Website — Rita Hill
Mandated in Bylaws
** Mandated in Standing Rules
Note: President is Ex Officio (voting) member of all
committees (but not counted in a quorum) - except
Nominating
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[email protected] www.nfrw.org
State of Nevada
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
Secretary: Maureen Brower
Assemblyman Jim Wheeler – District 39
P. O. Box 2135
Minden, NV 89423-2135
775-546-3471
Secretary: Marilyn McElhany
Nevada Legislature website
www.leg.state.nv.us
DISCLOSURE NOTICE
SNRW newsletter is paid for by SNRW and is
not authorized by any candidate or candidate
committee
Nevada U.S. Senator Dean Heller
4 Russell Courtyard
Washington, DC 20510
202-224-6244
FAX 202-228-6753
Heller.senate.gov/contact form.crm
Nevada 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 Manager Steve Mokrohisky
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, Chairman
775-790-2955
Doug Johnson, Vice Chairman
775-790-3195
Lee Bonner
775-901-2619
Nancy McDermid
775-267-7968
Barry Penzel
775-781-6075
“Freedom itself was attacked this morning by a faceless coward. Freedom will be
defended!” by President George W. Bush, September 11, 2001.
“No just cause can be advanced by terrorism.” by Koffi Anan.
“If the culprits are Muslim, they have twisted the teachings of Islam. Whoever
performed, or is behind, the terrorist attacks in the United States of America does not
represent Islam. God is not behind assassins.” by Muhammad Ali.
“The best defense against terrorism is a strong offensive against terrorists. That work
continues.” by President George W. Bush.
“These acts shattered steel, but they cannot dent the steel of America’s resolve.” by
President George W. Bush.
