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May, 2015
Burnet Cou nty Republic an Women’s Club
BURNET COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN CLUB’S NEWS
We Care, We Communicate, We Educate
May Speaker of the Month,
Detective Sergeant Trisha K. Ratliff
Detective Sergeant Trisha K. Ratliff Sgt. Ratliff grew up in the small West Texas town of Seminole. She graduated from Texas Tech University in 2002 with dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science and Psychology. She attended South Plains College Police Academy from 2003-2004. Sgt. Ratliff was hired by the Marble Falls Police Department in April 2005 as a Patrol Officer. She was promoted to Patrol Sergeant in February 2009 and to Detective Sergeant in April 2013. Some of Sgt. Ratliff’s additional certifications and duties include: Master Peace Officer, Hostage Negotiator, Mental Health Peace Officer, Recruiting Officer, Field Training Officer, and Basic Instructor.
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That what is right will always eventually triumph. And there's purpose and worth to each and every life.”
Ronald Reagan
GAIL’S GATHERING’S
G Gail Teegarden, President Burnet County Republican
Women
Burnet County Republican Women 2015 Officers
President: Gail Teegarden Vice-President: Mary Moore Secretary: Janice Estill Treasurer: Carolyn Richmond Asst. Treasurer: Barbara Hoffman
Member-at-Large: Shirley Hunsperge Member-at-Large: Fran Urbanovsky
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Fellow Republicans, here we are in May 2015 and only a summer and fall away from 2016, the year we take back our Country. I am so excited to know the campaigns will begin and the primaries will be held and a candidate will emerge to be elected as our new leader in America. We must unite together with our strong beliefs such as the U.S. Constitution, Pro-Life/Family Values, Strong National Defense, Right to Bear Arms, Smaller Government, Balanced Budget, Repealing ObamaCare, Supporting Small Business, Decreasing Regulations, Natural Gas and Domestic Oil Production, and Cutting Spending. These are beliefs that, united together as Republicans will strengthen our government.
May 14th is our last meeting until September 10th and with the summer off, we should prepare ourselves by relaxing, resting, spending time with family and old friends and rejuvenating ourselves. When we resume our meetings in the fall, we will be preparing to select our candidates to support for the primaries. We must remember we are all “different shades of red”, but we are Republicans who must unite to elect a Republican as our President and Leader of the Free World. Make your reservations now to attend the May 14th meeting by emailing Mary at [email protected] or call 512-680-3780. Our guest, Sergeant Ratliff, will speak on “Identity Theft” which is a growing crime in our Nation, State, and County. Another event to RSVP is May 19th to hear our First Lady of Texas, Cecilia Abbott speak. Burnet Co Republican Women, Highland Lakes Republican Women, and Star Republican Women have joined efforts to make our voice heard and bring you this first annual event. Email Janice Estill at [email protected] to reserve your ticket now. reserve your ticket now.
Minutes Burnet County Republican Women General Meeting
April 9, 2015 Reed building, Burnet, TX
The regular monthly meeting of the Burnet County Republican Women was held on April 9th 2015 at the Reed Building, Burnet, TX. Gail Teegarden, President call the meeting to order at 11:35 a.m. Katheryn McAnally, new President of the HC Children’s Advisory board, gave the invocation and Janice Estill led the pledges to the United States and Texas flags. Gail recognized guests and new members and the elected officials in the audience. We broke for lunch. After lunch, Gail introduced the Burnet County Judge, James Oakley, who spoke on his 1st 100 days in office. He described how all officials had been very helpful to him. James described in detail the jail issue and how decisions had been made. James wanted to let everyone know that he plans to be very accessible to all the people of Burnet County. After more information about his job, he opened up a question and answer session. Gail thanked Judge Oakley for his presentation and then began the regular meeting. The February regular minutes and the March Special meeting minutes were presented for approval. Londa Chandler made a motion to approve and was seconded by Carolyn Stripling. The motion was approved. Gail pointed out the envelopes on the tables for scholarship donations. Mary Moore announced that the high schools in the county had been contacted and she was waiting for response of candidates from each. She said the recipients would be presented at the May meeting. Craig Lindholm announced that a booth had been obtained at the Bluebonnet Festival for the BCRW and BCRC. A signed book of “41, Portrait of A Father” would be for raffle. We would be offering water and will take a straw poll. He asked that we sign up for booth coverage. Gail announced that a group meeting with other Republican Women’s Clubs in the Hill Country will be held on May 19 at Escondido with guest speaker, the Texas First Lady, Cecelia Abbott as speaker. The luncheon fee will be $25/person and details would follow. She announced Legislative Days to be held on April 16, 2015 and asked if others were interested in attending. Gail asked Carolyn Richmond to present the Treasurer’s report. She announced that our current balance is $5,158.82. Our official members are 66 with 3 new members joining. We have 23 Associate members and have a current scholarship donation balance of $345.01. Katherine McAnally announced that she testified for Marsha Farney’s bill – Colton’s Bill. Gail announced that a signup sheet was out for members to volunteer to bring food for May meeting. She advised that if there were not enough volunteers Mary Moore would be calling for help. Von Brookshire stood up and spoke about the Battered Women’s shelter and that the “Caring for America” items this month included women’s personal hygiene articles. She requested that if members had not brought items that she would be happy to take cash donations and she would purchase these items. Minutes continued next page
April minutes, continued
Donna Wilcox announced that the executive committee had met to set a 5 year plan. She reported that committees would be formed soon. She announced that filing date is from Nov. 14, 2015 to Dec. 14, 2015. March 1, 2016 is Election Day. Donna also described a few precincts that she needed Precinct Chairs and ask for people to consider these positions. Gail announced that the next scheduled meeting would be May 14, 2015. Gail then asked if there was any New or Old Business. Having none, she thanked all that attended today. The meeting closed at 1:05 p.m. Respectfully Submitted Janice Estill
IT’S ELECTION SEASON!
Although we’re not in the midst of the partisan election season, we ARE in the non-partisan election season throughout Central Texas and Burnet County. New and old faces will be leading our city governments, schools, emergency services districts, and utility providers. As most of us know, while the Party affiliation of the candidates are not printed on ballots, most of the candidates have clear records and often are active in either the Republican or Democrat Party. Before you make your way to the polls for local elections and by ballot or online for the PEC District Board elections, do your homework on the candidates just as you would those you chose to support in the GOP Primaries. Identify and actively support the conservative candidates that share your principles and values. Generally speaking, we don’t have the chance to distinguish clear and distinctive differences in candidates of non-partisan races since the vigor for public forums and debates for these local races is lacking. In addition, candidates for PEC District Board seats are not required to make public their financial and political action group supporters. Once again, the tools we use to vet our GOP candidates are not in place for non-partisan elections. With over 70% of the Burnet County voting population checking the Republican boxes on the ballots, let’s do our best to ensure that all public leadership positions are held by conservatives we can trust and count on. See you at the polls! Donna Holland Wilcox Chairman Burnet County Republican Party
BCRW member, Carolyn Taplin & BCRW President, Gail Teegarden at Legislative Day in Austin
Speaker of the Month, County Judge James Oakley, addressing the members on the First Hundred Days
Burnet County Justice of the Peace, Calvin Boyd, enjoying the
April BCRW Luncheon.
Trixie Bond, Mark Axford & BCRW Treasurer, Carolyn Richmond, working the Burnet County booth at the Bluebonnet Festival.
Lenwood Nelson talking with Bluebonnet Festival goers.
Mary Moore, VP of BCRW, new member and guest, enjoying the April Luncheon.
HILL COUNTRY REPUBLICAN WOMEN SPRING LUNCHEON
Political advertising paid for by SRW PAC, PO Box 8675, Horseshoe Bay, TX, a non-profit organization under Section 527 of the IRS Code. Not authorized by any candidate or committee. 11:30 a.m. $25 per person Tickets available from each club or by sending checks to: SRW, PO Box 8675, Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657
SPONSORED BY STAR REPUBLICAN WOMEN BURNET COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN HIGHLAND LAKES REPUBLICAN WOMEN
Come Hear Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott Speak
Tidbits to Remember
Our next meeting will be May 14th at the Reed building in Burnet and we will break for the summer. We will resume our meetings in on September10th, 2015 and begin boosting our Republican Party for the elections to be held in 2016. Your 2015 directory is still available for you to pick up at the May 14th meeting.
BCRW lunch reservation deadline is May 11th. The nice facility where we hold our meetings cost $250 a meeting. The $7.00 charge ONLY pays for the building. All of our food is provided by our dedicated BCRW members. Please remember that if you make a reservation you are responsible for payment even if you are unable to come. Email Mary Moore @: [email protected] or call 512-680-3780.
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This month we are “Caring For” Our Veterans.
Sign up at Burnet County Republican Women’s Club Luncheon on May 14th, to volunteer for Vet Rides.
I will have sign-up sheets at the meeting.
Carolyn Taplin
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Jo Ann Myers P.O. Box 1151 Burnet, TX 78611 D. Craig Lindholm 311 Yellow Ribbon Trail Burnet, TX 78611
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May, 14th BCRW Luncheon Sgt. Trisha Ratliff will speak on Identity Theft Tuesday, May 19th BCRW, SRW and HLRW present First Lady of Texas, Cecilia Abbott (see flyer this issue for details) Saturday May 9th, Election Day
Burnet County Republican Women Care………. Pictured is Von
Brookshire delivering donated items to the Women’s Shelter.
Dear BCRW
Members Our Committee, thanks everyone. Besides all the nice items collected at the meeting, we also collected donations totaling $42 .00. We purchased a case of paper towels and a case of TP. They were so happy with everything and said the hair products were really needed. Some women now feel that someone cares and this can be a blessing to our BCRW members. Von
BCRW
PO Box 1055
Marble Falls, TX 78654
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