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November 2011
This is my swan song after two years of the privilege of guiding Village RW into its 51st year. I was so honored to stand before the packed ballroom of the Junior League's beautiful facility and preside over the celebration of our 50th anniversary. With the help of many diligent ladies we informed, energized and inspired our group to stay fully engaged in the political process. Read more...
October 2011
What a great event it was! Four members of Village joined me in Kansas City MO at the NFRW Convention: Carolyn Hodges, Buffie Ingersoll and Diane Sloan. We heard from presidential candidates, state leaders from around the country, our RNC Chair and Co-chair and attended interesting and informative workshops to strengthen our resolve to continue to pursue Republican ideals. Read More...
September 2011
We have survived the heat of the torrid Houston summer and we will survive and thrive as the 2012 campaign season gets hot. We need every one of you involved in the process of electing Republicans, from the Court House to the White House. Read More...
May 2011
As we ponder the National Day of Prayer, which was under attack by those who wish to destroy the heart and soul of our nation, and the spike in popularity of President Obama upon the death of Osama bin Laden, let us move forward with renewed determination to restore our country to its founding principles. Read more...
April 2011
By the time you read this newsletter our fabulous fundraiser "Cheers to Fifty Years" will have taken place. Kudos to our professional Ways and Means Chair Jennifer Naedler and her accomplished committee comprising Merle Carlson, Iris Horton, Pam Powers, Leslie Dickey and Ellie Essalih, for planning and implementing the event. A more detailed report will be in the May newsletter.
Of course we will not sit back and bask in the glow of past accomplishments. We are preparing another legislative action item, working on a candidates' forum and considering opening a campaign office with other area clubs. I hope to have another great summer event since our 2010 "Summer Safari" was such a huge hit. Read more...
March 2011
To keep Village RW strong and provide the opportunity to support candidates of our choice, I encourage each of you to be part of our fabulous fundraiser, "Cheers to 50 Years", which is planned for Monday, April 11 at the Junior League. We will be educated and entertained by the inimitable Joanne King Herring, who is still actively involved in efforts to build a better society for the Afghans, even as our nation seeks to break the hold of terrorists on that nation. Read more...
February 2011
As we move through February, the Texas Legislature has already begun work on one of our most pressing issue--Voter ID. Governor Perry listed this as an emergency matter that would be addressed even before committees were assigned and regular bills were put forward. We feel confident that there will be much more stringent control of the voting process by the next time Texas voters go to the polls. We cannot allow the distrust of our election outcomes to continue. Read more...
January 2011
2010: What a year! TFRW President Rebecca Bradford sends her greetings to the nearly 11,000 members of the Texas Federation of Republican Women who helped make the November election a huge success. Our Texas Governor Rick Perry is dedicated to preserving the Tenth Amendment rights of our state as the federal government blatantly ignores this inconvenient segment of our U.S. Constitution. Read more...
November 2010
We did it! We sent a strong message to our elected officials that this nation belongs to the people and not the Government. We are thrilled that Sarah Davis and Jim Murphy ousted the Democrats that ruled their districts and that Dwayne Bohac soundly defeated his challenger. Read more...
October 2010
All Republican elected officials know the value of our strong organization. They would not have been elected without YOU, the grassroots people, committed to conservative values. Many of us have been working hard for months to ensure that our candidates cross the finish line with a strong majority. I encourage each of you to select your fave and throw yourself into the fray. It is exciting and fulfilling, but the real payoff will be watching the government respond to our conservative desires of limited government, hard work and creativity and staying within a budget. Read more...
September 2010
I am eager to be gathering with Club members and guests as we draw near to this historic election. While many people have been spending the summer having a relaxing period, others have stayed in the forefront of the happenings in our nation. Village RW hosted a fantastic event in August that attracted a crowd of about 100 enthusiastic voters to hear a rousing presentation by Catherine Engelbrecht of King Street Patriots. Read more...
July 2010
Join the fun! A short presentation by the King Street Patriots about the voting process will inform you, meeting women judicial candidates will inspire you, and visiting with like-minded people will energize you. Read more...
May 2010
The near meltdown of our financial system, the continued concern over the oil leaking into the Gulf of Mexico and its possible effect on tourism in Galveston and the ongoing war at our border with Mexico keep all of us on edge. I was blessed to be at the National Day of Prayer gathering at City Hall Thursday where optimism ran strong. We were founded as a nation under God and if we continue to seek divine guidance our country will prosper. Read more...
April 2010
Let’s get together and head to the Republican Party of Texas Convention in Dallas this summer. Some of our ladies are delegates and four members will be honored at the Tribute to Women Brunch. Read more...
March 2010
The primary election is behind us but the runoff election will take place shortly so we will continue working for our favorite candidates. Kudos to Jennifer Naedler, who ran several campaigns, and to all those who spent many hours supporting their chosen prospective leaders. Read more...
February 2010
Thanks to the 106 voting members and 29 dual members who have renewed or joined our dynamic group for 2010. Those who send their payments to us by February 28 will continue to receive our news and updates. We will be contacting those who have overlooked their renewal opportunity to help them remain involved and informed this year. Read more...
January 2010
As we begin another decade many opportunities and challenges await those who stay current on the issues and involved in the system. Village Republican Women promises to keep you apprised of Club events by email and snail mail so please renew for 2010 to stay in the loop. Read more...
November 2009
For me, Thanksgiving is a wonderful reminder of so many important lessons about this country. First, I'm reminded of our humble roots as a nation where Pilgrims came to escape religious persecution and find the freedom to worship as they saw fit. Abundant blessings also come to mind as the Pilgrims triumphed over very hard conditions to reap their first harvest. More...
October 2009
Fall is my favorite time of year. The weather starts to cool, leaves begin to drop, the air turns crisp and college football is in full swing! However, I am not quite sure why this part of the calendar resonates with me so much, because it can also be a very hectic time. School starts, functions abound, schedules fill up and every organization in town seemingly offers an event to attend. It can easily become a challenge to figure out where and when to volunteer our time and resources. My hope this fall is that you will recommit to making Village RW as dynamic an organization as possible. We have our work cut out for us... More...
September 2009
Back-to-school means back-to-work for the members of Village Republican Women. It is time to get back to the harsh realities of everyday life and everyman politics. I hope that your summers were restful and that you are eager to address key issues of the day. Whether it is Cap & Trade, Education, Energy Alternatives, Health Care, Immigration, Taxes or whatever, your passion and involvement will be required if we are to turn around this country's slow, but steady march towards socialism. More...
May 2009
It's beginning to feel like summer in Houston, Texas. That's probably because we've already hit the 90 degree Fahrenheit mark and it's only the beginning of May!! But before you head for the mountains or the beach, I hope that you'll take a moment to review what's happening within our club over the summer. More...
April 2009
I've heard it said that, "April showers bring May flowers." But all I ever think that April brings is my tax bill! April 15th has come to be a date that most Americans dread. It's the day we "settle up" with Uncle Sam. I don't know about you but everywhere I turn my taxes seem to be going up. At what point does it become another case of "taxation without representation?" More...
March 2009
Whoever first said, "May you live in interesting times," must have had just these times in mind. It seems that every day the news gets worse and worse. Bailouts, foreclosures, job losses, business failures, stocks tumbling... The list seems endless. Indeed our very way of life feels like it's under attack. Most economists say that it will take a long time before any real recovery will begin. Good news is very hard to find. More...
February 2009
This is the month in which our country has chosen to pay homage to its presidents. George Washington, the Founding Father of our country, was the first President on whom this honor was justifiably bestowed. President Washington was born on February 22, 1732 but a holiday in his name was not observed until some 100 years after his birth. More...
January 2009
As yet another year begins, I bet a lot of us have made a resolution or two. Isn't that what new beginnings are all about? The opportunity to reassess one's path in life and then make the changes that seem worthwhile is a time-honored tradition in this country. As your incoming 2009 President, I'm certainly no different in that regard. More...
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