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Newsletter Volume 4, 4th Quarter 2015
The Official Newsletter of the Canyon Lake Republican Women’s Club, Canyon Lake, Texas
On New Year’s Eve 2015, I had the opportunity to review the CLRW Scrapbook Karen Baker completed for us. Wow! It was a joy to recall the accomplishments from 2015, month by month. However, the real treat was being reminded of the contributions of so many dedicated members – who are the heart of our club! I extend a huge ‘Thank You’ to all of you for your support and hard work!
I am especially thankful for the 2105 CLRW Board Members: Kim Engquist, Donna Dishman, Marilyn Burrow, Barbara Knight, Brenda Power, Linda Laird, and Carol Little. Under their leadership, CLRW had an outstanding cast of guest speakers, our Re’pup’licans were a hit in the two Canyon Lake parades, and our FUNdraiser exceeded all expectations. Together, we raised an unprecedented amount of money that will be used to support our Texas Republican candidates in 2016.
I’m so pleased to highlight the generosity of this club as we joined in support of the Holes 4 Heroes Golf Tournament, the Fischer Store Road and Hays County flood victims, Fort Sam Houston Fisher House, the 9/11 Freedom Walk, Halloween in Sattler, and the Thanksgiving Meal at Startzville Elementary School. The community spirit is surely alive in CLRW!
At our Christmas Luncheon, I was honored to present gifts to three of our members. Jennifer Lambert stepped down as our TFRW Deputy President for Region IX, and she will be missed. I have always appreciated her dedication to our club and her availability. I always knew she was there for me, ready to address any of my concerns. Patti Johnson, our Standing Committee Chair for Awards & Achievements, faithfully submitted all of the documentation that garnered CLRW the Diamond Achievement Award at the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) Convention, and the John Goodwin Tower Award of Excellence, Caring for America Award, Americanism Award, and Campaign Activities Award at the Texas Federation of Republican Women (TFRW) Convention! Without Patti’s due diligence, this club would not have received the recognition it so clearly deserves. Thank you, Patti!!!! We also honored Barbara Knight, our 3rd VP of Fundraising, whose indomitable spirit and organizational skills led us to our most successful fundraiser ever! The 2015 Cajun Catfish Fry FUNdraiser netted over $16,000 – a tremendous accomplishment!
Now that 2016 is here, it’s time to focus on the upcoming elections. First is Iowa’s caucus on February 1, followed by New Hampshire’s primary on February 9. Then, South Carolina’s primary is on February 20, and Nevada’s caucus is on February 23. Texas, and 13 other states, will hold primaries or caucuses on March 1. Remember – your vote counts this time in the Presidential Election Primary!
Please mark your calendars for January 26 and plan to attend the Comal County Republican Party’s Candidates’ Forum at the GVTC Auditorium. Please see the flyer on page 3 for more information.
In closing, let’s all give prayerful thanks for a healthy and thriving Caleb Johnson. He is our best gift ever in 2015.
Happy New Year!
Remember, BE AN INFORMED VOTER!
The President’s Corner
www.canyonlakerw.com email: [email protected]
Jeanne Slupik
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January Business Meeting
It's official -- CLRW is in the button-making business! Our first product, the popular button that said
“All I want for Christmas is a Republican President” sold out quickly.
We’re currently getting our website updated with sample button photos and ordering info, so we’ll soon be
advertising our button-making services online. Then, members of the Club officially become sales personnel!
Our full-color buttons are Mylar-covered, 3 inches in diameter. We can make buttons for most any occasion:
birthdays, anniversaries, reunions & special events, sports teams, and Republican political candidates. We
can use a client's logo or assist in design. And we can produce them in a timely way. Check out our page on
CLRW's website, and look over our guidelines and pricing schedule. Please help us spread the word about
our button-making enterprise and help us sell some buttons!!!
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CLRW Guest Speakers
CLRW Christmas Luncheon
October November
Jeanne, Donna Holmes, and
Kim with Comal County
Judge Sherman Krause
Kim and Jeanne with
Peggy Venable from
Americans for Prosperity
Installation of 2016 CLRW Board Members
Jeanne surprises
Patti with CLRW
donation to
Ronald McDonald
House in honor of
Caleb Johnson
Cookies galore!
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Precinct Voting Location Changes for March 1, 2016
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Canyon Lake Republican Women
2016 Elected Officers
President– Jeanne Slupik
1st V.P. (Programs) – Laurie Schley
Asst. 1st V.P. (Special Events) – Marie Mejia-Justice
2nd V.P. (Membership/Directory) - Barbara Knight
3rd V.P. (Fundraising) - Carolyn Besselman
Recording Secretary – Linda Williamson
Corresponding Secretary – Shirley Rourke
PAC Treasurer – Carol Little
Committee Chairs:
Americanism & Caring For America -
Awards & Achievements - Patti Johnson
Campaign Activities - Becky Garrett
Community Engagement & Relations - Beryl Josephson
Homeland Security - Sandy Carey
Leadership -
Legislation - Donna Holmes
Military Liaison - Melinda Rapp
Newsletter – Karen Baker
Political Action & Publicity - Belinda Frisk
Scrapbook -
Social/Hospitality -
Social Media – Donna Pool
Teenage Republicans -
Webmaster - Karen Hobson
Past President/Parliamentarian - Pat Hingst Special Committee:
Country Store & By-Laws - Janet Blum Sub-Committees:
Chaplain - Patsy Newton
Constitution Project -
Scholarships - Becky Danchak
Voter Registration -
Out and About TFRW 2015 Convention
New Braunfels
Veterans’ Day Parade
Christmas Parade in Sattler
CLRW Donations for Fisher House
Celebrating Halloween in Sattler
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Canyon Lake Republican Women
P. O. Box 2751
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
CLRW Calendar of Events
The regular monthly meetings of Canyon Lake Republican Women (CLRW) are held at 10:00 AM on the third Wednesday of each month at the Tye Preston Memorial Library (across from the CRRC Recreation Center)
January 20 - CLRW Business Meeting @ 10 AM
January 26 - Comal Co. Republican Party Candidate Forum, GTC Auditorium 6 PM
February 6 - TFRW Leadership Boot Camp, Houston, TX
February 16-26 - Early Voting
February 17 - CLRW Business Meeting @ 10 AM
March 1 - Primary Election ( 7 AM—7 PM)
March 16 - CLRW Business Meeting @ 10 AM
March 19 - Comal Co. Republican Party Convention
Please join us!
Note from the Editor: THANKS to everyone who provided
photographs for this edition of the newsletter.
Jeanne and her dad at New
Braunfels
Veterans’ Day Parade