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Battle Born BulletinAffiliated with the National Federation of Republican Women
FEBRUARY 2012
President’s Message… Maureen M KarasVolunteers, strap on your engines; the 2012 Election Season has begun.
Already ARW volunteers have been busy helping the Clark County Republican Party (CCRP) prepare for the February 4th Caucus. With 35 Caucus sites, much work has gone into creating the administrative packets for the Presidential Preference Poll Precinct Meetings. Also, some of our members have trained and are scheduled to work the Caucus as Precinct Leaders and Site Managers. Thank you to all who are participating.
For those of you wanting to get involved, and don’t know quite what to do, here are some things to consider.
Join the Clark County Republican Party Central Committee. The CCRP meets every third Tuesday at the Silverton Casino at 7 PM. The next meeting will be March 20th. Your registration and presence at two consecutive meetings qualifies you to be a voting member. Party business is conducted at these meetings. If you have ideas about the direction you would like the party to take, this is a way to make your voice heard. Membership in the CCRPCC can be a stepping-stone to getting elected to the Nevada Republican Party Central Committee. Elections for the NRPCC will be at the March 20th CCRP meeting.
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Mark Your Calendar
------------------------------------------------------------Sat Feb 4 All Day Vote in the Caucus to elect our future President!See page 3 for details on how to pre-register------------------------------------------------------------Thu Feb 16 @ 5:30pm - 8pmARW General Membership Meeting, Spanish Trail Assemblyman John Hambrick on Human Trafficking------------------------------------------------------------Sat Feb 25 @ 6pm - 9pmLincoln Day Dinner The Venetian (see page 5)------------------------------------------------------------Mon Mar 5 @ 6pm - 8pmARW Monthly Board Meeting------------------------------------------------------------Sat Mar 10 All DayClark County Republican Convention @ the Orleans------------------------------------------------------------Thu Mar 15 @ 5:30pm - 8pmARW General Membership Meeting, Spanish TrailJudicial Candidate(s)------------------------------------------------------------Mon Apr 2 @ 6pm - 8pmARW Monthly Board Meeting------------------------------------------------------------Thu Apr 19 @ 5:30pm - 8pmARW General Membership Meeting, Spanish TrailFederal Candidate(s)------------------------------------------------------------
FIND THE HIDDEN WORD AND WIN A FREE DINNER
AT THE NEXT MEMBERSHIPMEETING
For details see page 7
! NOTICE !Participate in the
Nevada Caucus to elect the Republican Nominee for President of the USA
on February 4th, 2012
Refer to Legislative Corner on page 3
From left to right starting in back: Chris Hall, Eleanor Mills, Molly Governs, Kristene Fisher, Diane Dennison, Diane Welch, Maureen Karas, Gwen Barrett, Brenda Flank, Iris Stone, Nancy Hambrick, Judy Ferraro, Margaret Helsper, Michele Bruce (partly hidden), Alice Shillock-Clark, Cherie Wood, Kathy Slaughter, Melody Howard, Barbara Altman, Chris Ela, Stephanie Reeder
General Membership Meeting, Thursday, February 16th A panel discussion with
John Hambrick, Nevada AssemblymanStavros Anthony, Mayor Pro Tem
Stacey Cramer, Program Director, Salvation Army
"The many faces of human trafficking”Experts say it is a form of modern day slavery. It is the fastest growing criminal enterprise in the 21st century,
as a $9 bllion dollar a year global industry. Nevada is not immune to this troubling problem. Assemblyman John Hambrick is on a mission to stop human trafficking and he will lead the discussion on this topic.
We will learn what is happening in our own community and how it affects all of us. _______________________________________________________________________________________
Mix and Mingle at 5:30pm; Meeting starts PROMPTLY at 6:00pmPlease RSVP by Sunday February 12th to Maureen Karas at [email protected] or 702-233-4884.
Spanish Trail Country Club, 5050 Spanish Trail Lanes, Las Vegas, NV 89113Entrance 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
2012 Judicial Candidates
General Membership MeetingThursday March 15th
At Spanish Trail Country Club
2012 Federal Candidates
General Membership MeetingThursday April 19th
At Spanish Trail Country Club
APRIL 2012! MARCH 2012
Redistricting resulted in changes to precinct boundaries and numbers. No notifications will happen prior to the Caucus, therefore, be sure to verify your correct precinct number and caucus location:
A) VERIFY VOTER REGISTRATION & PRECINCT - CLICK HERE B) LOOK UP YOUR CAUCUS SITE LOCATION - CLICK HERE C) PRE-REGISTER FOR THE CAUCUS:
President’s Message.. continued
Be a Clark County Convention Delegate. Delegates to the March 10th CCRP Convention will be elected in each Caucus Precinct Meeting on February 4th. Delegates will complete a registration form in their Caucus Precinct Meeting and pay a $40 Convention Registration fee at the Finance Desk before leaving for the day. Volunteering to be a Delegate enables you to participate in the Convention to be held at the Orleans and have a voice in creating our Party’s platform. Once at the Convention, you will be able to run for Delegate to the Nevada Republican Party Convention to be held in Sparks, NV May 4th and 5th. Nevada’s Delegates to the Republican National Convention will be elected from the Nevada Delegates. If you are interested in getting more active with the Party, becoming a CCRP Convention Delegate is a pre-requisite!
Volunteer for Candidates you would like to see get elected. Candidates not only need money, they need grass roots support. After March 16th, all candidates for office (federal, state, county and local) will be officially filed and in the race.
With so much attention being given to the Presidential Candidates, often our local candidates find it challenging to get volunteers. In order for Republicans to take the Nevada Senate and Assembly, we must do all we can to support these candidates. Your help in putting mailers together, making phone calls and walking the district is greatly needed. Some of the tasks can even be done in the convenience of your home. All you have to do is let the candidate(s) know you want to help!
Ellie Ahern has volunteered to be ARW’s Campaign Chairman. If you are interested in helping candidates, please let Ellie know. When Campaigns call her to get volunteers for various events they have scheduled, she in turn will call you to see if you can help. Ellie may be reached at (702) 366-5688.
Making Nevada RED in 2012 will happen if all of us make a personal commitment to schedule volunteer activities into our daily, weekly and/or monthly routines. Get involved today! Become a volunteer!
See you next month!
THE NEVADA CAUCUS
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4TH, 2012
MAKE NEVADA RED AGAIN!
Information Directory: CLICK HERE
Volunteer: CLICK HERE
LEGISLATIVE CORNER Clark County Political Districts (and more)
Click Here
DATES TO REMEMBERMarch 5-16: Candidate filing in NV
June 12: Nevada Primary Election
August 27-30: Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida
November 6: General Election
1) CLICK ON www.ccrp2012caucus.org 2) ENTER your name, birthdate and other information requested3) COMPLETE Volunteer Form, if desired4) CONTINUE until submit5) GO to your email6) PRINT your confirmation notification7) TAKE your confirmation to the Caucus8) BRING valid photo ID (i.e. driver's licence)
IT IS TIME TO PLAN FOR LINCOLN DAY DINNER AGAIN!!!at the Venetian on Saturday February 25, 2012
THE BIGGEST FUNDRAISER IN CLARK COUNTY FOR OUR 2012 ELECTION
IT IS BEING PLANNED BY ALL OF THE CLARK COUNTY NvFRW WOMEN'S CLUBS AND BOBBIE HASELEY WITH THE CCRP
FOR ARW MEMBERS WANTING TO SIT TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE OUR ARRANGEMENTS AS WE DID LAST YEAR:
1. Make reservation and buy tickets: click here
2. Email Maureen Karas at [email protected] or call 233-4884
3. And be sure to say who you are wanting to sit with!
4. It will be first come first served.
LET'S HAVE AT LEAST 8 ARW TABLES THIS YEAR!!!
ARWRetreat
onSaturday January 7
The Literacy Committee has three needs and requests:
1. Please consider using one small period of time to read to a class in any school or preschool. Contact Molly Governs by emailing [email protected] 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 (pictured below) 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 ([email protected]) for large or small quantities of these cards to distribute throughout our Las Vegas community.
LITERACY NEEDS AND REQUESTSBy Molly Governs, ARW Literacy Chair
SUGGESTED
CHILDREN'S
BOOKS
by
AGE LEVELPRESCHOOLERS
k Mother Goose rhymes.k Alphabet books.k Counting books.k Concept books about
everyday objects found in the child's world such as pets, kitchen items, clothes, plants, community helpers, etc.
k Big, bold picture books.k Holiday books.k Books about
transportation and machines.
k Pop-up books.
BABIES AND TODDLERS
k Cloth, cardboard, and colorful books with few words, but colorful illustrations.
k Simple nursery rhymes.k Children's books with photographs.
k Books with few simple words and illustrations of everyday objects.
http://www.activerepublicanwomen-lasvegas.com/
EARLY READERS
k Books with repetition.k Books with easy and new
words for the beginning reader.
k Books to encourage prediction in the story.
k Award winning books such as Caldecott winners.
k Informational nonfiction books.
k Children's magazines.k Books with clear Illustrations.
Presented by the Literacy Committee of
TIPS ON READING ALOUDTO
CHILDREN OF
ALL AGES
SHARE THE
FUN OF
READIN
G
BOOKS!
Presented by the Literacy Committee of
http://www.activerepublicanwomen-lasvegas.com/
GETTING STARTEDk Have a regular time and place to read.k Show the child that books and reading are important.k Let the child help choose the books.k Make sure the child can see the book.k Preview the book before reading it to a child.
WHILE READING THE BOOKk Read at a relaxed pace. k Use a lot of expression. This is the adult's chance to have fun being a funny actor.k Get the child involved. Let the child ask questions about
the book. k Point out something of interest to the child on the page.k Help the child find new words found in the book. k Encourge the child to predict outcomes in the book.k Connect items and situations in the book to real life.
AFTER READING A BOOK TO A CHILDk Ask the child what happened in the book.k Encourage the child to retell the story.k Extend the experience by choosing related books.
This month a the Boutique, we will be displaying many new items!
Come by early to check out new merchandise.
And...don't forget ARW profits made from the sale of these items go to help defeat the Democrats in 2012!! It's a win/win!
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Caring for the American Soldier
by Diane Welch, Caring for the American Soldiers chair
I am happy to take over this outreach for our club. As a proud Air Force daughter, wife, and mom, caring for American soldiers has been a way of life and is near and dear to my heart. Our focus the last few years has been to support our deployed men and women. We will continue to throw our support behind these brave soldiers, but will also expend some of our energy closer to home to support those returning from deployment. Studies show that these folks are at elevated risk of unemployment and homelessness. Many need help transitioning to civilian life, and can use our support. We also have young military families in our community who may be struggling financially and for whom ARW can make a difference. As you can see, there are many areas where we can lend our club’s name and support, so we will have a new focus each quarter throughout the year.
Our first effort this year, as in years past, is to donate Girl Scout cookies to troops at home and away. At our last meeting we collected enough to purchase 45 boxes of cookies. This is an awesome start. Thank you for your generosity! ARW will be sending cookie boxes to deployed soldiers and also distributing some closer to home. If you know of a deployed military member or unit that could use a touch of home, please email me the information at [email protected] or call me at (702) 373-6522. Likewise, if you know of a struggling military member, family, or unit who may have recently returned from deployment, I would appreciate receiving this information.
I look forward to working on behalf of ARW to support the troops. I invite your ideas and your input. You will notice little patriotic buckets on your tables at each meeting to collect your donations. Please give generously to this worthy effort. I invite your ideas and input, and look forward to working on behalf of ARW to support the troops!
Kelly, January 5, 2012
I recently returned from Afghanistan where my company received care packages from the Active Republican Women of Las Vegas. In recognition of your efforts, I have a Certificate of Appreciation signed of by the Company Commander to send or present to you. Please provide me with a contact number or an address. Thank you and your members for the support.
Respectfully submitted,
Gunnery Sergeant Richard Slider
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 about to embark on a new 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 $27 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 [email protected]. 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 CHRISTINA ELA FOR WINNING THE HIDDEN WORD CONTEST IN JANUARY. ENJOY YOUR FREE DINNER AT THE
FEBRUARY 16TH MEMBERSHIP MEETING !!
JOIN OR RENEW YOUR 2012 ARW MEMBERSHIP !!!See membership application on last page
ARW visits the President Reagan Library and Solvang, November 5 and 6 2011
Video and Pictures composed in this YouTube video by Alice and Bob Clark
CLICK HERE
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. THANKS A LOT.
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, [email protected] 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.
ARW MESSAGE BOARD
VISIT ARW’S WEBSITE click here FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @ARWLVEMAIL US AT [email protected]
Presidential Approval Index History, by Rasmussen
CLICK HERE
Black Political HistoryTake the test
Click Here
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 [email protected] or phone (702) 233-4884
Take the Independence Day Test and check your knowledge of the law
Click Here
To check that your voter registration is correctly
reflected in Nevada voter system
CLICK HERE
Nevada Federation of Republican
Women Calendarclick here
Did you find this month’s Hidden Word yet?
(see contest rules on page 7)
Rehashing last year’s State of the Union: familiar rhetoric, failed record
Click Here
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ARW ADVERTISING BOARD
Put your life story on vIdeo
ARW welcomes your advertising support. Space is available for a monthly or one-time charge per year Please contact Chris Hall at [email protected] or (702) 254 2688
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have energy like this?
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Ellie’s Website
Call Ellie Ahern
MyLifeVantage.com/GodsGift (702) 366-5688
Ellie’s Website
Call Ellie Ahern
MyLifeVantage.com/GodsGift (702) 366-5688
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ARWʼs Monthly Membership Meeting# JANUARY 19, 2012
ARWʼs Monthly Membership
MeetingJAN 19, 2012
(continued)
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 [email protected] 5155 Blissful Valley Cir Las Vegas NV 89149 Thank you for supporting Regents!
Active Membership Rocks!!!
For 2012
“Join Today and Get Active”
Welcome New Full Members: Barbara Lee, Ellen Lippman, Arlene Rubinstein, Gloria Trim, Joyce Virgen, Sandra Wilson
Welcome New Associate Members: June Bramble, Charmaine Guss, Christy Leskovar
2012 Renewed Full Members: Ellie Ahern, Bertha Hlousek
Totals: 89 Full Members
50 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 [email protected] 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
