President: Annette DeModena 442-2788 aslansplace @ att.net ■ Membership: Terry Roberts 599-3255 terry@terryroberts.net ■ Editor: Rose admin@hrwf-ca.org

HUMBOLDT REPUBLICAN WOMEN FEDERATED ■ Volume 39 Issue 5 ■ May 2013

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This month we’re back at 445 Herrick Ave., Eureka, just west of the Eureka Municipal Golf Course RSVP by phone: Laura 839-5538 RSVP by email: Marilyn St. John ducky@humboldt1.com

11:30 a.m. Lunch/Socializing: Meeting 12:00 -1:00 p.m. Let us know if you want full lunch, $15.00, or just a Beverage (no lunch), $4.00, (Tax & tip inc.) Make checks payable to HRWF

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Dave TysonIn 2011, the Eureka City Council heard a presentation by several citizens speaking in favor of conducting a study to determine the feasibility of an East-West rail route. This so-called “east-west” route, a rail line from Humboldt Bay area to the Sacramento Valley (just below Red Blu�), is not a new idea, but one that was abandoned in favor of the north-south line when San Francisco needed lumber to help rebuild after the 1906 earthquake and �re. Within a few years, the eastern route was shelved, but not before the route was scouted and mapped. The City agreed to a study to determine if that route might be feasible today.Dave Tyson was “the longest serving and most successful city manager in Eureka's long and storied history.” His e�orts to advance economic improvement projects include the Eureka Boardwalk, the Fisherman's Terminal and the Eureka Marina and Whar�nger buildings. He hasn't stopped working to improve things and he’s here to �ll us in on the progress of the East/West Rail Feasibility Study. A few months ago, we heard from David Hull about the Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG), and their e�orts to create job opportunities vis-à-vis the Humboldt Bay Harbor. These two e�orts go hand-in-hand. The economic viability of the proposed rail lies in its use as a “land bridge” between the port and the national rail network. An estimated two or three thousand living wage jobs could be created as a result of this endeavor. Is an East/West Rail feasible? How would it be funded? What would be hauled on the trains? People? Goods? What about the north/south route? Bring your questions as we welcome Dave Tyson.

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MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 27thA day to remember

Let us always remember our servicemen and women who, over the years, and through many wars, made the highest sacri�ce for our country and our freedom. May we always honor them.

Please remember to �y the �ag at half sta� until 12 noon on Monday, May 27th, in their honored memory.

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Get ready for 2014Join The Humboldt County

Republican Central CommitteeDue in part to Re-Districting, we now have

openings in the following Districts:

District 2 - 4 seats District 3 - 2 seats District 4 - 1 seat District 5 - 3 seats

If you, or someone you know, is interested, get in touch with Gwen, Rose, or Jane.

On the lighter side, a story from Ronald Reagan:A Republican was running for o�ce in a Democrat part of the country. He stopped at a farm in a rural area to do some campaigning and, when the farmer heard he was a Republican, his jaw dropped and he said, "Wait right here while I go get Ma. She's never seen a Republican before." So he got her and the candidate looked around for a podium to give his speech from, and the only thing he could �nd was a pile of cow manure. So he got up on the mound and gave his speech and, at the end, the farmer said, "That's the �rst time I've ever heard a Republican speech," and the candidate said, "That's the �rst time I've ever given a Republican speech from a Democratic platform!"

First, I’d like to thank all of you who participated in one way or another and provided support for our highly successful Membership Tea at the grand Samoa Mansion. We had a delightful time enjoying each other’s company, eating a variety of savory o�erings, and ogling the out�ts provided by Belle Starr for our fashion show. Over seventy ladies attended ; some renewed memberships while others became �rst-time members. Additionally, for those who were able to help with the plans for the parade, I say thank you. I know I speak for those in the parade when I say we had a great time and hope more of you will be able to join in the fun next year. Once again, I am totally impressed with the heart of our organization. Humboldt Republican Women, Federated, holds a special position in Humboldt County. We have a voice that must be heard. Yes, we were disappointed more than words can say that our candidate lost the presidential election. As I’m sure you understand, the past is the past, and it’s time to examine what went wrong, rectify the problems and stand up and be counted. We cannot stand on political rhetoric any longer but on creating policy. We have 2014 elections coming. In the past, we came alive three months before the election and wondered what happened when we lost. Now is the time to get involved. It doesn’t matter if you have never been involved before. It does matter if you have a heart to become involved. We will work and learn together. Become a part of those who realize that there is another battle on the horizon and we choose to �ght to take our country back.Carol Hadley, President of the California Federation of Republican Women, stated, “Being courageous in politics many times takes us out of our comfort zones. Do I dare make phone calls, do I dare walk for this candidate in this neighborhood, or can I actually talk to others I do not know…?” I encoun-tered these questions and all the emotions that went with them when I ran for public o�ce. I had no experience in running for public o�ce, but I knew it was something I had to do. I put one foot in front of the other and went forward the best I could. Yes, I lost the race, but I learned a great deal. A very wise friend said something very special to me. He said, “Annette, you didn’t lose; you just didn’t win the race.” It took me awhile to �gure that comment out. Now that history is on my side, I realize that it opened doors for me that wouldn’t have existed if I hadn’t had the courage to move in conviction and make the sacri�ces necessary, I wouldn’t be where I am today. As we expand our borders, there’s no telling where these new paths will lead.So now I ask you: Are you happy with how things are unfolding in our community? County? State? Nation? If you are not, please consider how you can be a part of a revamped Republican Party, whether it is locally, statewide, or nationwide and jump in. Be part of the solution.Join me at our next meeting where we will welcome guest speaker David Tyson, who will share the latest progress of the East/West Rail Feasibility Study.It’s exciting news! Warmest regards,

Conviction, Courage & Sacri�ce

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Calendar■ Friday, May 3rd

Artist’s Reception/Tea at HGOP Headquarters

Featuring Delores Terry's Paintings 4:00-6:00 Tea, co�ee, hot chocolate, hors-d'oeuvres

■ Tuesday, May 7thHGOP Central Committee Meeting

■ Monday, May 10th & 11thEAGLE FORUM CONFERENCE

In SacramentoTopic: The problem with Obama's

Common Core national curriculum

■ Sunday, May 12thMOTHER’S DAY

■ Thursday, May 16thHRWF Lunch Meeting

Speaker: David Tyson Railroad Feasibility

■ Memorial Day WeekendSat.-Mon., May 25th-27th

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■ Monday, May 27thMEMORIAL DAY

Fly your �ags!

■ Saturday, June 1stPONY EXPRESS PARADE

& FESTIVAL in McKinleyvilleJoin HGOP in marching in the parade, sign up to help out at the HGOP Festival Booth.

And there’s more:Wed. May 29th-Clam Chowder Cook-o�

Thurs. May 30th - Fireman's Muster Fri. May 31st - Pony Express Dance

Sat. June 1st - Parade & FestivalSunday June 2nd - Gymkhana

■ Thursday, June 20thSIZZLING SUMMER

DINNER AND AUCTIONHGOP FUNDRAISER

Special Guest Speaker: Author & Columnist John Fund

In Remembrance:Dixie Rynearson

A big thank you

to all who participated in our HRWF fundraiser at the lovely Membership Tea held on April 18th. The Silent Auctiondrew lots of interest and the many varied items for the Opportunity Drawings were great.... Now, the co�ers are empty and need to be replenished.Please let me know if you can donate items for future drawings or just bring them to our next meeting on May 16th.Thank you so much,

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SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 15TH

Get your applications in!Details at hrwf-ca.org

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As you know, the story of Republican women's clubs begins many years before women even had the right to vote.Hundreds of independent Republican women’s clubs grew up around the nation in the late 1800s. In 1938, the Republican National Committee helped to organize these clubs into a national organization. Eleven states became the charter states of NFRW - California, Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Indiana, Mary-land, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Our local club was one of those �rst clubs. We've been here since 1938.

Today, the NFRW consists of thousands of active members in local clubs across the nation and in several U.S. territories. We are proud to be part of the California Federation of Republican Women (CFRW), and the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW), the largest women’s political volunteer organization in the nation.When you join Humboldt Republican Women, Federated, you're joining forces with women throughout the state and across the nation, women who share your ideals and your goals for our country.

If you can make it - Plan on celebrating the NFRW 75th anniversary at the 37th Biennial Convention in Louisville, Kentucky September 21-22, 2013 at the Galt House Hotel. Hotel reservations can be made now and convention registration will begin soon. Watch for more news!

This year we join the NFRW and CFRW as we Celebrate our 75th Anniversary!

More to come!

McKinleyville’s Pony Express Days Parade and Festival is coming up - Humboldt GOP will have a car and be march-ing in the Parade, and will have an infomrational booth at Pierson Park on June 1st. Later in the summer, we’ll have more infomrational booths at the July 4th Celebrations in Arcata and Eureka, and the Humboldt County Fair.

We’ve been busy! On April 18th, our Annual Spring

Membership Tea was a huge success - held at the incredible Samoa Mansion

on a beautiful spring day. We had a great showing at the

Rhododendron Parade in Eureka, April 27th, looking stylish in one of

Harvey Harper’s vintage cars (Thank You, Harper Motors!)

It was good to see everyone at the Humboldt Republican’s Republican Of The Year Dinner at the Carson Mansion.

Joe Bonino was honored as Republican Of The Year and Art Chase, Carol Del Biaggio, Michael Hutson,

Fern Miller, Patricia Newell, & Dean Nielsen were honored as Volunteers Of The Year

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President: Annette De Modena 442-2788 aslansplace @ att.net1st VP/Program Chair: We have an opening2nd VP: Jane Burchit 442-5602 jburchit @ gmail.comRecording Secretary: Sheryl Fearrien: 726-0147 schoolmarm50 @ sbcglobal.netParliamentarian: Barbara Hecathorn 442-7124 hecathorn @ aol.comTreasurer: Rebecca Crosby 442-9905 northbynorthwest @ att.netSponsorships: Rebecca Crosby 442-9905 northbynorthwest @ att.netDirector-at-Large: Leola Santsche 443-7205 leola41j @ yahoo.comMembership: Terry Roberts 599-3255 terry @ terryroberts.netWays & Means: Kay Parris 407-0010 aparris @ suddenlink.net Americanism/Coupon Project: Chris Wennerholm 725-2020 chrissie.wen @ gmail.com Auditor: JoAnn Stanhope 822-4776 jstanhope @ suddenlink.netChaplain: Amanda Sachs 839-9300 amanda8751 @ suddenlink.netCorrespondence Secretary: Carol Del Biaggio 786-4832 cdel2 @ frontiernet.netEducation Chair: Nancy Elcock 443-2529 nancyelcock @ suddenlink.netVoter Registration/Campaigns: Jean Giannini 725-2359 cjgiannini @ suddenlink.net Hospitality: Donna Bellairs 442-6648 debellairs @ yahoo.comLuncheon Reservations: Phone: Laura 839-5538, Email: Marilyn St. John ducky@humboldt1.comName Tags: Delores Theuerkauf 822-5090Newsletter/Website/HRWF Facebook: Rose 839-2935 admin @ hrwf-ca.orgNewsletter: Chris Wennerholm 725-2020 chrissie.wen @ gmail.comNewsletter Mailing Co-chairs: Linda Welch 839-8907 lwelch942 @ yahoo.com Debbie Walker 441-1126 walktalk @ suddenlink.net Publicity: We’re looking for someone to take this on. Interested? HRWF (Humboldt Republican Women, Federated) PO Box 3563; Eureka, CA 95502

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To RSVP: Please CALL Laura 839-5538, or EMAIL Marilyn St. John ducky @ humboldt1.comWe look forward to seeing you!

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3-in-1 MembershipAs a member of Humboldt Republican Women, Federated, you’re also a part of the California Federation of Republican Women (CFRW), and the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW), the largest women’s political volunteer organization in the nation. With your membership, you’ll receive our club's monthly newsletter, The Redwood Alert, as well as the Republican Woman magazine, Canvassing the Capital, (a legislative newsletter), as well as Action Alerts (CFRW's statewide hotline network), Leadership Training and voter education.

MEMBERSHIP:Regular Member (Annual Membership is $30.00)Regular Membership is extended to all Republican Women. Regular members may make motions, nominations, may vote during club business meetings and they may hold o�ce in the club.

Republican Angels ($35.00 or greater)Angels are those Regular and Associate Members who, at their discretion, desire to gift an amount greater than regular dues. We appreciate your generosity.

Associate Member ($30.00)Guys? You're welcome to join. Associate Membership is extended to any registered Republican (man or woman) interested in the success of the Republican Party. Many Associate Members are Regular Members of another unit club. Many men are Associate Members and attend the monthly meetings. Associate Members may not make motions, nominations, nor vote during club business meetings and they cannot hold o�ce in the club. Your dues enable us to provide our members with quality programs, the HRWF website, and lots of FUN! Many members don’t realize that out of every $30.00 of collected membership, $16.00 goes to CA Republican Women Federated, and $2.00 goes into our scholarship fund. Humboldt Republican Women are left with $12.00 from every member! So needless to say, we really appreciate your membership and also thank the Republican Angel members who have donated so much of their time to our organization.

Questions? Contact our Membership Chair Terry Roberts 599-3255

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6:00 p.m. No-Host Cocktails7:00 p.m. Tri-tip Dinner

8:00 p.m. Special Guest Speaker John FundA member of the editorial board of The Wall Street Journal, and the best selling author of “Stealing Elections: How Voter Fraud Threatens Our Democracy.” His articles have appeared in such publications as Esquire, the Reader's Digest, The Republic and National Review. You won’t want to miss this!

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