Battle Born BulletinAffiliated with the National Federation of Republican Women

April 2012

President’s Message… Maureen M KarasI would like to begin this month’s message by thanking you, Active Republican Women of Las Vegas, for your hard work and many volunteer hours that contributed to the success of the Clark County Republican Party’s Caucus, Lincoln Day Dinner and Convention. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed by me, your board, the party and the many conservative clubs here in Las Vegas. Enjoy the sense of accomplishment. Now, it is time to take a deep breath, roll up our sleeves and get “active” on our number one goal in 2012 – MAKING NEVADA RED.

In February, I had the pleasure of attending the Southern Hills Republican Women’s (SHRW) general membership meeting where President Daryll Ann Carter and Campaign Chair Lynn Armnaino told me about their club’s campaign plan for getting Republicans elected in November. Having successfully trialed a Voter Registration Drive during the entire month of January, SHRW’s campaign committee decided a more comprehensive strategy, including “getting-out-the-vote”, is needed. To this end, they invited me to their next committee meeting, and now I have been to two! Although “The Plan” is a work in progress, I will be sharing it with the ARW board for their consideration, input and adoption at our meeting on April 2nd. You know what they say, “imitation is the highest form of flattery”.

The plan has five main components, each with a timeline and representative of different opportunities for volunteerism. It all begins with Voter Registration, something that can be done right away. Many of you, like Eleanor Mills, have a lot of experience with this, so feasibly we could execute this part of the plan very soon. Second is the strategy to expand the club volunteer base. ARW’s Campaign Chair Ellie Ahern already introduced a volunteer sign-up form, and several of you completed it at our March meeting. To get the form , print and complete, see page 9. The third component is club campaign funds. Here ARW is ahead of the curve. Your board budgeted funds for this purpose and is now considering how to disperse those funds. Fourth, is the establishment of club liaisons with campaigns. Realizing that our members like to work for candidates they choose, this provides an opportunity for them to be the club intermediary with the campaign. This way the club campaign chair and membership can be kept abreast with candidate volunteer needs. The last point and perhaps key to our success in this election is the get-out-the-vote campaign. Briefly this includes getting neighborhood organizers, developing talking points for our volunteers to use, circulating Republican slates complete with the non-partisan races and contacting voters through phone contact, letters and walking. ... Continued on page 4 ...

Mark Your Calendar

Mon Apr 2 @ 6pm - 8pmARW Monthly Board Meeting------------------------------------------------------------Thu Apr 12 @ 5:30pm - 8pmARW General Membership Meeting, Spanish TrailFederal Candidates w/ Keynote Dr. Joe Heck Note: this is the 2nd Thu in the month------------------------------------------------------------Fri-Sat Apr 20-21 All DayNvFRW Spring Board Meeting @ Gold Coast Casino ------------------------------------------------------------Mon May 2 @ 6pm - 8pmARW Monthly Board Meeting------------------------------------------------------------Fri-Sat May 4-5 All DayNevada Republican Convention, Sparks, Nevada@ John Ascuaga’s Nuggett Casino Resort------------------------------------------------------------Tue May 8 @ to be determinedConstitution Lecture @ Kit Carson School------------------------------------------------------------Thu May 17 @ 5:30pm - 8pmFundraiser at the Italian American ClubLocal and State Republican Candidates Fair------------------------------------------------------------Mon Jun 4 @ 6pm - 8pmARW Monthly Board Meeting------------------------------------------------------------Tue Jun 12 All DayPRIMARY ELECTIONS------------------------------------------------------------Thu Jun 21 @ 5:30pm - 8pmARW General Membership Meeting, Spanish TrailFashion Show------------------------------------------------------------Thu Jun 28 @ 6pm - 8pmARW Monthly Board Meeting(earlier due to Independence Day Holiday)------------------------------------------------------------Thu Jul 19 @ 5:30pm - 8pmARW General Membership Meeting, Spanish TrailNevada Politics------------------------------------------------------------

FIND THE HIDDEN WORDWIN A FREE DINNER AT THE NEXT MEMBERSHIP MEETING

For details see page 9

Nevada Federation of Republican

Women Calendarclick here  

General Membership Meeting, Thursday, April 12th(note: this is the 2nd Thursday in the month)

KEYNOTE SPEAKERCongressman DR JOE HECK

also meet RepublicanCANDIDATES from DISTRICTS 1 and 4

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Mix and Mingle at 5:30pm; Meeting starts PROMPTLY at 6:00pm

Please RSVP by Sunday April 8th to Maureen Karas at mmkaras@yahoo.com or 702-233-4884. Spanish Trail Country Club, 5050 Spanish Trail Lanes, Las Vegas, NV 89113

Entrance at the East Gate on Tropicana Blvd, west of Rainbow Blvd. Members $30 and non-members $35; Cash and checks accepted at the door.

Click here for Directions

RSVPs are firm reservations and required for private country club access. No-shows will be billed.

PROGRAMS NEXT 3 MONTHS

Local & State Candidate FairFundraiser

Thursday May 17thRates to be published later

At The Italian American Club

FASHION SHOW

for details see page 4

General Membership MeetingThursday June 21st

At Spanish Trail Country Club

JUNE 2012! MAY 2012

General membership meeting

Thursday June 21 2012

ARW’s Second Annual Fashion Show

Fashions from Eccoci

At Spanish Trail Country Club

Bring your family and friends for a fun evening

Mix and Mingle at 5:30pm; Meeting starts PROMPTLY at 6:00pm

Please RSVP by Sunday June 17th to Maureen Karas at mmkaras@yahoo.com or 702-233-4884Spanish Trail Country Club, 5050 Spanish Trail Lanes, Las Vegas, NV 89113

Entrance at the East Gate on Tropicana Blvd, west of Rainbow Blvd. Members $30 and non-members $35; Cash and checks accepted at the door.

Click here for Directions

RSVPs are firm reservations and required for private country club access. No-shows will be billed.

President’s Message.... continued

There is so much more this program has to offer; I have only given you the highlights. Hopefully, I have peeked your interest and spurred you on to complete the volunteer form. I think you will agree there is something each and every one of us can do – out and about or in the comfort of our homes. Republican volunteers have the potential to really make a difference in this election, and MAKE NEVADA RED.

Before closing, I would like to remind ARW delegates to the Nevada Republican Convention that it will be held in Sparks, NV May 4th and 5th. There is a possibility the meeting could spill over into Sunday the 6th. Reservations should be made at the John Ascuaga’s Nuggett Casino Resort located at 1100 Nugget Avenue. Their telephone number is (775) 356-3300.

See you next month!

At the Boutique ...Be sure to stop by the Boutique table at the rear of the banquet room at our April 12th meeting. Michele and Judy have been busy shopping for the club this past month and will be displaying some exciting additions for sale to support the terrific goals of ARW!

Bring your cash or checks! ….and don’t forget to stock up on our “Vote Them Out” playing cards at only $10.00 per deck. These are sure to become a collector’s item.

ARW’s “ACTIVE” WOMEN DELIVER RESULTS ! When President Maureen Karas was asked by Clark County Republican Party to garner volunteers, boy did she deliver! Maureen appointed Barbara Altman, ARW Board, who also serves on the Clark County Republican Party (CCRP) Executive Board, to lead the charge. In a meeting Saturday March 3 at Charlie’s Lakeside, Barbara Altman recruited no less than 33 volunteers to handle March 10 registrations for the CCRP Convention at the Orleans Las Vegas. Barbara then grew that number to a total of 51 volunteers!

Of course, ARW members melt your hearts with their never-ending unstoppable dedication to our Republican cause. And several Southern NvFRW clubs joined the ARW CCRP volunteers. Please join us for a huge shout out thank you to ARWs: Barbara Altman, Maureen Karas, Melody Howard, Stephanie Reeder, Gwen Barrett, Alice and Bob Clark, Trish Trowbridge, Carol Long, Martha Kimpel, and Marty Beganyi.

Isn't it ironic?The food stamp program, part of the Department of Agriculture, is pleased to be distributing the greatest amount

of food stamps ever.

Meanwhile, the Park Service, also part of the Department of Agriculture, asks us to "Please Do Not Feed the Animals" because the animals may

grow dependent and not learn to take care of themselves.

The Military Wives Choir

What a beautiful performance!

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The scholarship committee, chaired by Melody Howard, met, and have determined that two $1500 scholarships will be awarded to a registered Republican female attending a Nevada college junior or senior (full-time student) at ARW's July 19th General Membership Meeting. We included the application form and scholarship guidelines on the next two pages. If you know of anyone

who meets the stated criteria, please have them complete the form and provide all requested documentation to be received no later than May 31, 2012. It is suggested that mailed information be done no later than May 25th.

The applications and guidelines will be on our dinner tables at the April 12th meeting.

Full Name _______________________________________________________ Date of Birth _____________

Address _____________________________________ City _________________ State ________ Zip _______

Phone ____________________________ E-mail _________________________________________________

Name and address of University currently enrolled ________________________________________________

Date of Enrollment _____________________ Degree Seeking Student Yes ________ No __________

Have you carried 12 credits in the semester prior to 1/1/12 and current semester? Yes _____ No _______

Based on university standards, are you considered a: Sophomore ____ Junior ____ Senior ____

Number of 2011/2012 campaign volunteer hours ________ Registered Republican: Yes ____ No ____

Honors/Awards/Special Recognition ________________________________________________________ (Attach additional sheet if necessary)

Are you a Nevada resident? Yes ____ No ____ Are you a NvFRW club member? Yes ___ No___

Name of NvFRW club membership: ___________________________________________________________

All applications must have the following attachments for further consideration: • An official/current university transcript and proof of current registration• Two letters of recommendation from a non-relative• A biographical essay describing: •

“What Conservative Values Influenced You in the Path You Have Chosen”

• Letter signed by a 2012 campaign manager that confirms volunteer hours

Above statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Applicant’s signature _____________________________________________ Date _____________________

Submit application to: Melody Howard, Scholarship Chairman, Active Republican Women, 889 So. Rainbow Ste. #146, Las Vegas, NV 89145, (702) 400-6021, email: arwlv@ymail.com (Subject: “Scholarship”)

SCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATION

SCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATION

Guidelines/Criteria for Application

Applicant Criteria for Consideration

• Must be a female resident of Nevada and a registered Republican• Must be registered as a full time student, 12 semester hours or more, and enrolled as a “degree seeking”

student in her Junior year at a Nevada University • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have carried 12 credit hours prior to the semester ending

January 1, 2012.

Applicant’s Responsibilities for consideration

• Must submit your application no later than May 31, 2012 – if you are mailing your Application it is strongly encouraged that you mail it no later than May 25, 2012. Late applications will not be considered.

• Must submit the most recent official university transcript available and proof of current registration • Must submit two letters of recommendation from non-relatives• Must submit a biographical essay regarding:

What Conservative Values Influenced You in the Path You Have Chosen

ARWLV’s Responsibilities for consideration and award

• Review all applications for completeness and sponsorship that meet the criteria by the May 31, 2012 deadline

• Award two scholarships, each in the amount of $1,500.00, directly to each student at our July 2012 Membership meeting

If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at:

Melody HowardChair, Scholarship CommitteeActive Republican Women of Las Vegas889 So. Rainbow Ste. #146Las Vegas, NV 89145(702) 400-6021arwlv@ymail.com (Subject: “Scholarship”)

SCHOLARSHIPGUIDELINES/CRITERIA

ARW's Americanism program is proud to present another Liberty Day Constitution Lecture Series event at Kit Carson Empowerment School. On Tuesday, May 8th we will have a Constitution Lecture with the 5th grade class and Attorney Jacob Reynolds will be the speaker. The objective of the Constitution Lecture Series is to educate and inspire children as to the intrinsic value of the US Constitution, and how it has an impact on their lives now and in the future. We have local judges and attorneys willing to participate to reinforce the information covered in the classroom. Also, part of the learning experience includes an essay contest and the opportunity to win first, second and third place medallions. The time is yet to be determined, so look for more details soon.

Brenda Flank, ARW Americanism Chair

THOMAS JEFFERSON - A MOST WISE AND PROPHETIC MAN

John F. Kennedy held a dinner in the white House for a group of the brightest minds in the nation at that time. He made this statement: "This is perhaps the assembly of the most intelligence ever to gather at one time in the White House with the exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone.”"When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as in Europe, we shall become as corrupt as Europe ." -- Thomas Jefferson "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." -- Thomas Jefferson "It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world." -- Thomas Jefferson"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." -- Thomas Jefferson"My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government." -- Thomas Jefferson"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson"The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." -- Thomas Jefferson"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." -- Thomas Jefferson"To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical." -- Thomas Jefferson“Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stand around reloading.” -- Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson said in 1802:"I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around the banks will deprive the people of all property - until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered."

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Following our successful drive to provide over 100 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to our troops returning home to Nellis and others recovering from their injuries at Ft. Carson, Colorado, we are turning our attention to supporting new military moms.

In May, the Cannery casino is sponsoring Operation Showers of Appreciation to provide new active duty moms or wives of E1-E5 troops with baby items. ARW will collect new baby items from the

attached list along with cash donations (please notice the patriotic buckets on each table at our monthly membership meetings over the next couple of months). Also, please consider volunteering your time on the day of the baby shower, May 12 2012.

This is another great way to support our troops and their families in our own backyard. Thank you women of ARW for your generosity!

Caring for the American SoldierBy Diane Welch, Chair of ARW Caring for the American Soldier

You can contact Diane at welchd167@gmail.com or (702) 373-6522

SUBMIT YOUR 2011 VOLUNTEER HOURS TO ARW!

If you are a full ARW member we’d appreciate your submitting volunteer hours. Right now we are collecting hours for June-December 2011.

What qualifies: Activity A: Campaign, GOP precinct, registering voters, RNC convention. Activity B: All other, such as: travel to/from Board Meeting, Leadership Meeting, attendance or prep activities for NFRW, NvFRW, ARW conventions, serve on ARW committees or gather contributions for committee requests, prep time for ARW committees, listed on page 7 under ARW Leadership Team

How to qualify: Put your hours in an email to Alice Shillock-Clark, asc2@cox.net Provide a monthly total by key activitiy (A &B). You may also go to our website to download the form and send by email or “snail mail” to Alice. Click here for details.

FIND THE HIDDEN WORD CONTESTWhat’s the Word? …And What’s the Prize?

You have heard about the spoken word, but have you heard about the hidden word? We are running a contest for ARW members only, with some terrific prizes. Since 2012 is such a very important election year to be well informed, and since your Board set priorities this year to increase membership participation, and most especially since our ARW Battle Born Bulletin is award-winning caliber, first prize each month will be a FREE DINNER at Spanish Trails Country Club at our ARW monthly membership meeting (a $30 cash value!) The contest is so easy. All we ask is to read Battle Born and submit your word entry. (Hint: the word will have a patriotic or political meaning.) The word contest comes right from the belly of our newsletter! Here are the details:

1. Read newsletter and make your guess on the word. The Hidden word is a single word (not an expression) and will appear at least five times or more anywhere in the newsletter.

2. One hidden word entry per member per month. The Hidden word must be submitted via email to ARWLV@ymail.com. Subject: ARW Hidden Word Contest.

3. Hidden word entry must be received via email between the 1st and 15th of the month for that month’s meeting. The timestamp of the email will be used to determine if deadline was met.

4. If several people submit correct answer, a winner’s name will be drawn at the ARW meeting of that same month. Winner must be present to win, or another name will be drawn. If no winner is present after five drawings, then we skip the award for one month.

5. Both Full and Associate Members are eligible. ARW Board members are not eligible. But only one free dinner per winner per year.

6. The prize is a free dinner at the next ARW Monthly Meeting of the next consecutive month. You must RSVP and we cannot postpone the award. Other prizes may also be awarded.

CONGRATULATIONS NANCY FIORELLO FOR WINNING THE HIDDEN WORD CONTEST IN MARCH. ENJOY YOUR FREE DINNER AT THE

APRIL 15TH MEMBERSHIP MEETING !!

The Literacy Committee has three requests: By Molly Governs, ARW Literacy Chair

1. Please consider using one small period of time to read to a class in any school or preschool. Contact Molly Governs by emailing mogov@mac.com for some tips and short instructions. It has been brought to my attention that some companies will make small donations to the schools on behalf of employees who volunteer their time reading to our children in schools. Ask your employer if they do this.

2. Donations of new or gently used books for elementary aged school children are needed as gifts to children in elementary schools to start their own home libraries.

3. The ARW has published Literacy Cards with tips to parents and caregivers of young children on enhancing the joys of reading. Teachers, please feel free to ask for these cards also. Once again, contact Molly Governs via email (mogov@mac.com) for large or small quantities of these cards to distribute throughout our Las Vegas community.______________________________________________________________________________________

LEGISLATIVE CORNER KEY DATES TO REMEMBER

June 12: Nevada Primary Election

August 27-30: Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida

November 6: General Election

CD1: Chris EdwardsCD1: Charmaine GussCD1: Brian LandsbergerCD1: Herb PetersCD1: Miguel RodriguesCD4: Barbara CegavskeCD4: Danny TarkanianCD4: Dan SchwartzCD4: Ken Wegner State Senate 3: Ed GobelState Senate 4: Linda West MyersState Senate 5: Annette TeijeiroState Senate 5: Steve KirkState Senate 6: Mark HutchinsonState Senate 7: Trish MarshState Senate 9: Brent JonesState Senate 9: Mari St. MartinState Senate 11: John DrakeState Senate 13: Kathy MartinState Senate 15: Sen. Greg BrowerState Senate 18: Assemblyman Scott HammondState Senate 19: Assemblyman Pete Goicoechea State Assembly 2: Assemblyman John HambrickState Assembly 3: Phyllis MoilanenState Assembly 4: Michele FioreState Assembly 4: Jerimy KirschnerState Assembly 5: Bill HarringtonState Assembly 5: Barry KellerState Assembly 7: Brent LeavittState Assembly 8: Arthur MartinezState Assembly 9: Victoria SeamanState Assembly 9: Kelly HurstState Assembly 10: Tim FarrellState Assembly 12: Bridgette BryantState Assembly 13: Paul AndersonState Assembly 13: Leonard Foster

State Assembly 14: Amy GrovesState Assembly 15: Benjamin DonlonState Assembly 15: Megan HeryetState Assembly 15: Mark MillerState Assembly 16: Ben BoarmanState Assembly 17: Leonard MarcianoState Assembly 17: Patrick MendezState Assembly 19: Assemblyman Crescent HardyState Assembly 20: Eric MendozaState Assembly 20: Daniel StakleffState Assembly 21: Becky HarrisState Assembly 21: Jeffrey JonesState Assembly 21: Swadeep NigamState Assembly 22: Assemblyman Lynn StewartState Assembly 23: Assemblywoman Melissa WoodburyState Assembly 24: Heidi WatermanState Assembly 26: Assemblyman Randy KirnerState Assembly 27: Yvonne LarkinState Assembly 29: Bob IrwinState Assembly 30: Ken LightfootState Assembly 30: Paul MaineriState Assembly 30: Lauren ScottState Assembly 31: David EspinosaState Assembly 34: Clark HarringtonState Assembly 35: Tom BlanchardState Assembly 35: Adam CegavskeState Assembly 36: Walt GrudzinskiState Assembly 36: Delmar LeathamState Assembly 36: James OscarsonState Assembly 36: Nate SchlumpfState Assembly 37: Wes DuncanState Assembly 39: Jim WheelerState Assembly 39: Assemblyman Kelly KiteState Assembly 40: Philip DaviesState Assembly 40: Assemblyman Pete LivermoreState Assembly 41 Phil RegeskiState Assembly 42: Robert McEnteeState Assembly 42: Stephen Silberkraus

REPUBLICANS RUNNING IN THE JUNE 12TH PRIMARIES

HELP THESE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES AND VOLUNTEER ! SEE NEXT PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS

Help us “Make Nevada RED in 2012! Volunteer today; make a difference! Complete this form and give it to ARW’s Campaign Chair, Ellie Ahern. You may fax it to (702) 822-8297 or give it Ellie at an ARW meeting. For information, call Ellie at (702) 610-4707 or email at ellie@RescueNevada.org. Please know that some of this you can do in the comfort of your own home!________________________________________________________________________!NAME ______________________________________________________________________________ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________________CITY____________________________________________ STATE_________________ZIP________HOME PHONE___________________________________CELL______________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________! Check all activities of interest. Provide any other information you wish.! You will be contacted when we have needs that match your interests.

_____Day and Hours you would be willing to assist

_____Geographic preferences; identify area(s) or neighborhoods

_____Make phone calls from home!

_____Work a candidate phone bank

_____Be a precinct or neighborhood leader

_____Walk for a candidate

_____Work in a Candidate’s Office

_____Prepare mailings

_____Have a home party

_____Administrative skills, word processing, power point, proofing

_____Make a monetary donation for a candidate - List name(s)

_____Prepare food for volunteers when needed

_____Other activities not mentioned; please explain

ACTIVE REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF LAS VEGASCampaign Volunteer Form

ARW MESSAGE BOARD

Presidential Approval Index History, by Rasmussen

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GOP Delegate Tracker

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2012 ARW LEADERSHIP TEAM

OFFICERS:President ! ! Maureen Karas1st Vice-President! Cherie Wood2nd Vice-President! Marty WrightRecording Secretary ! Alice Shillock-ClarkTreasurer! ! Stephanie Reeder

STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS:Achievement Awards! Eleanor MillsAmericanism / Chaplain! Brenda FlankBudget & Finance!! Nancy HambrickBoutique!! ! Judy Ferraro &! ! ! Michele BruceBylaws! ! ! Martha KimpelCampaigns! ! Ellie AhernCaring for America! Barbara AltmanCaring for American Soldiers Diane WelchCorresponding Secretary Christine HallDecorations ! ! Gwen BarrettLegislation! ! Melody HowardHospitality / Historian! Margaret HelsperLiteracy / MELP! ! Molly GovernsParliamentary! ! Kathy SlaughterVolunteer Hours! ! Alice Shillock-ClarkWebmaster & Newsletter! Iris Stone

***NOTE: If you are interested in helping out on any committee or have questions, please contact Maureen Karas via email mmkaras@yahoo.com or phone (702) 233-4884

The Debt Generationby Tennessee College Republicans

Click HereTo check that your voter registration is correctly

reflected in Nevada voter system

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Did you find this month’s Hidden Word yet? (see contest rules on page 7)

VISIT ARW’S WEBSITE click here FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @ARWLVEMAIL US AT ARWLV@YMAIL.COM

The Electoral College - why we have it and why we need to keep it

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Nevada Policy Research Institutepublished its Solutions 2013 Guide for Nevada Policymakers

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The Resurrection

a painting commissioned by the Museum of Biblical Arts

in Dallas

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ARW Board Meeting - March 5th 2012The Girl Scouts visited to thank ARW for our cookie purchases

What is a Regent? Today, we think of a Regent as someone governing a university. Nevada, indeed, has a Board of Regents that lead the Nevada System of Higher Education. However, the word originated in the 14th Century and regardless of the body involved it has always meant "to rule or direct." In our current times, it is obvious that we need strong women of sound principles "directing" our clubs, organizations, and country. The Nevada Federation of Republican Women (NvFRW) Regents Program

affords us a way to do this. By joining the Regents program you are joining other women who stand up and say we support conservative principles and are active in leadership. I consider it a kind of philanthropy for our country with all of our hearts attached. We each give a little but our resources pooled together will help NvFRW play a significant role in the 2012 election. Regent fees go to support annual leadership "schools" where our club leaders and interested members attend to learn about our political processes. It also supports

our local clubs helping to keep our membership fees affordable. As an NvFRW Regent you may attend (for free) hospitality receptions at the biannual NvFRW board meetings. I encourage you to join the NvFRW Regents program and help further our goals for leadership and membership growth. The NvFRW Regents enrollment form is found in this newsletter. Please contact me if you have any questions at 702/580-9982 or kristene.fisher@yahoo.com. Together Everyone Achieves More! Kristene Fisher

From left to right: Alexandra Milanowski, Jilian Krueger, Sophie Milanowski (Alex's little sister) and Sophie Vasallo

ARWʼs Monthly Membership Meeting" March 15th, 2012

NvFRW REGENTS 2012 Take Back America, 2012

NvFRW Regents are members and friends who step up to a higher level of membership and commitment to the mission and goals of our Nevada Federation. Your generous annual donation of $100 is the financial backbone and educational arm of NvFRW. Participation in the Regents program will insure that our Federation grows with pride in our in numbers, leadership strength and accomplishments.

Regents funds provide the capital needed to keep membership affordable to all our clubs. Your generosity is vital to the continued growth of NvFRW. Join today and support the following activities:

• Leadership TrainingThis valuable training is sponsored by NvFRW Regents each year in both the North and South to provide leadership guidance to all club officers and interested members. Leadership materials have been developed by your Executive Officers and are provided by Regents funding to all Leadership participants.

• Campaign Management SchoolsRegistration fee assistance for NvFRW member candidates and NvFRW attendees.

• Grants and Assistance- NvFRW Board may allocate grants to coalition groups from Regent funds.

• Special projects approved by NvFRW Board of Directors.

• Hospitality ReceptionsRegents host receptions at NvFRW Board Meetings and Biennial Convention in appreciation for the wonderful support provided by members who have made this program possible.

• Scholarships previously funded by Regents will now be funded by NvFRW "Jo Marshall Scholarship Opportunity Drawing" allowing ALL contributions to the Regents program to benefit NvFRW membership growth.

Name Club ________

Address _______

City State Zip _______

Phone E-Mail _______

$100 Yearly dues enclosed New Member Renewal _______

Include my husband (additional $100) (Name) Amount enclosed _______

Make checks to NvFRW and mail to: Kay Butchko, 2012 Regent Chair 702-645-1840 butchko@cox.net 5155 Blissful Valley Cir Las Vegas NV 89149 Thank you for supporting Regents!

ARW is now accepting ads for this newsletter.  The price list for the ads is as listed below:$100.00 Business card size$150.00 1/4 page$200.00 1/2 page$250.00 full pageThe price list is for a full year.  Candidates who would like to place an ad for a short period of time will be pro-rated.  Anyone interested in placing an ad or has any questions may contact Chris Hall at 254-2688 or chrisbmw12000@yahoo.com

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ARW ADVERTISING BOARD

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Active Membership Rocks!!!For 2012

“Join Today and Get Active”

Welcome New Full Members: Tinamarie Gassert, Katherine King Rosemary Maniscalco, Erin McAloon, Carla Owens, Melanie Andress-Tobiasson.

From New to Full Members: Priscillia Campbell, Charmaine Guss

Full Member Renewals: Linda Dixon, Darcy Neighbors, Katie Peyton, Rosina Rugulo, Christine Wunderlin

Welcome New Associate Members: Vincent Ginn, Michael McDonald, Raveenora, Suryadevara

Associate Member Renewals: Gudrun Fruehling, Bob Kurth, James Wunderlin

Totals: 106 Full Members

60 Associate Members

A SPECIAL WELCOME to our NEW members!

Another big THANK YOU to all the members who continue renewing their memberships!

Thank you ladies for making Active Republican Women of Las Vegas your club of choice!

If you have any questions about ARW membership contact Marty Wright at martyinvegas@yahoo.com or (702) 233 3995

ACTIVE REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF LAS VEGAS (Nevada) is a women’s political organization, bringing together women to positively impact the direction of our state and our nation. We come together as

a collective force advancing the Republican Party and WOMEN through political access and participation.

ACTIVE Republican Women Membership Application 2012

Annual Dues--Check One: *New _________ Renewing __________ Member since: ________/_________

Member ($30) ___ Associate ($15) ___ (If already a regular member of another club or men only)

NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

(As it appears on Voter Registration – Must be a Registered Republican to join)

ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

CITY and STATE: ____________________________________________________ ZIP: __________________

PHONE NUMBER: _________________________ CELL NUMBER: _________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________

BIRTHDAY: ___________/____________ Month Year

*Referred/Sponsored by: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I am a registered Republican and I will support and work for the election of Republican Candidates for office and encourage loyalty to the Republican Party

_____________________________________________________________________ __________ Signature Date

Please make check payable to Active Republican Women and mail to: Marty Wright-Membership V.P. 889 So. Rainbow Ste. #146, Las Vegas, NV 89145

Visit our website: www.activerepublicanwomen-lasvegas.com