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UP-COMING EVENTS
We have so many up-coming events that this section
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LUNCHEON/MEETING - FEBRUARY 12, 2016
Our next luncheon meeting is Friday, February 12, 2016 at TIBURON GOLF CLUB. Our guest speaker will be US Sen-ate Candidate, Todd Wilcox.
Our menu this month will be Roasted Chicken with Mango-Balsamic Glaze. For dessert, we will have Praline Cheese-cake. A gluten-free vegetarian plate will also be avail-able. If you have dietary restrictions, please notify Pat Wagner at [email protected]. A Cash Bar with wine, beer and well drinks are available.
The Social Hour begins at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon pro-gram begins at noon. The cost is $30 for WRC Members and $35 for non-members and guests. If you make a reser-vation, but your payment is not timely received, the “pay at the door” price is $35.
PRE-PAID RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!!
NO WALK-INS!!
Please make your reservations ASAP, but no later than noon on Tues-day, February 9th at www.wrc-naples.com. Payments can be made on-line, or sent to WRC Treasurer at 28285 Insular Way, Bonita Springs, FL 34135. Payments must be received no later than Tuesday, February 9th. See you on February 12th!
WRC must submit a headcount to Tiburon several days ahead of our luncheons. Walk-ins and late reservations have become a major problem. Accordingly, if you do not make a timely reservation, you will not be admitted to the luncheon.
Letter from WRC - President
Dear WRC Members, The year 2016 has started off with a bang! WRC has a newly installed
WRC Board, Collier County Republicans opened a new headquarters and several of us attended a fabulous FFRW Conference in Altamonte Springs, where I presented 2 seminars on Growing Club Membership (thank you Pamela and all members of WRC’s Membership Committee for your hard work in successfully growing WRC’s membership).
We have lots of up-coming events already in the works for the next six weeks (see page 3), and more are planned for later this year. In addition, we want to continue engaging others in the community to grow WRC’s mem-bership. WRC’s membership committee is awesome and is working hard to recruit new members and to make those who have recently joined feel wel-come. This means your help will be needed to make these events and pro-jects successful. If you are asked to help, please say “yes.”
The FFRW Spring Conference was motivating and inspiring. We had wonderful speakers including RNC Co-Chair Sharon Day, NFRW President Carrie Almond, Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera, US Rep. Ron DeSantis, US Senate Candidate Todd Wilcox, and Agricultural Commis-sioner Adam Putnam, and others. There were break-out sessions on Diver-sity, Parliamentary Procedures and Growing Membership. Our new FFRW President, Dena DeCamp, and her board are working hard to make FFRW and Florida relevant to local, state and national politics! I’m sorry each and every one of you were not present at this Conference to share in the excite-ment in the air. Mark your calendars for the Fall Conference in November after the election. You won’t regret attending!!
In February, we’re looking to the early primary states to kick off the election year. The Iowa Caucuses are behind us and it’s on to New Hamp-shire and then South Carolina. Florida’s presidential primary will be here before you know it so the next few months are going to be chaotic. Without a doubt, each of the Republican candidates are far superior to what the De-mocrats have to offer voters. I only hope and pray that our candidates re-main true to their Republican values and principles, and do not resort to dirty tricks that only serve to divide Republicans. At a minimum, I am ask-ing all WRC members to refrain from denigrating another member’s candi-date. This doesn’t mean that differing or critical opinions and positions cannot be expressed as sometimes we put on blinders about our primary candidate and it’s important to see all sides before we vote in March. But, such discussions must be conducted in such a way that is civil. Let the facts speak for themselves. Remember: In November, Republicans MUST unite and stand behind the chosen nominee, whoever he or she may be.
United We Stand, Divided We Fall!! Priscilla
WRC-NAPLES OFFICERS - 2016-2017
Priscilla W. Grannis - President - [email protected] Cindy Lyster - Corresponding Secretary - [email protected]
Michelle Morgenstern - 1st VP - [email protected] Jean Hahm - Recording Secretary - [email protected]
Melva Wagner - 2nd VP - [email protected] Judy Sharp - Treasurer - [email protected]
Dayna Meserve - 3rd VP - [email protected] Rose Parapiglia—Treasurer Emeritus - [email protected]
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www.wrc-naples.com February 2016
TODD WILCOX
Candidate for US Senate
Todd Wilcox is a decorated combat veteran, a former CIA case officer and a successful entrepreneur and business leader, recently recognized as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 finalist. After earning his degree in finance, Todd was commissioned as an Infan-try Officer in the U.S. Army. He went on to serve as a rifle platoon leader with the 101st Airborne Division in Operation Desert Storm. Upon pro-motion to Captain, Todd volunteered for a transfer to the U.S. Army Spe-cial Forces branch. After earning his Green Beret, he commanded a Spe-cial Forces A-Team in a counterterrorism role in East Asia. After 8 years of military service, Todd resigned to accept a position with the CIA to join
America’s global war on terrorism. While completing two years of Arabic studies and then serving from various U.S. Embassy postings in the Middle East and North Africa, Todd was also raising two daughters on his own as a single parent. His last assignment with the CIA was on the Joint Terrorism Task Force in the FBI field office in Orlando. In 2006, Todd resigned from government service and founded Patriot Defense Group, a defense contract-ing company dedicated to serving those who defend America. He grew his businesses to create more than 600 jobs and $65 million in gross revenue. He doesn’t just talk about hiring veterans, he’s made it a prior-ity. A majority of his employees are United States military veterans and former law enforcement because he knows they are among the elite our country’s workforce has to offer.
Todd founded two other companies. The combined business operations over the past nine years range from specialized security training for U.S. special operations to defending corporate clients against cyber-security attacks, and the ground delivery of the U.S. Postal mail to our troops in Afghanistan. Todd has proven that modern defense contractors can and MUST be assets to our military and not a drain on the tax payer. Todd’s business success has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal and through awards such as Or-lando Business Journal’s “Veterans of Influence.” His military and national security expertise earned him a seat on the board of directors of the National Defense University Foundation and the board of advisors for the Rand Corporation Center for Middle East Public Policy.
There are three issues that he has heard over and over again from people across our great state and that he believes are critical to restoring America’s prominence: national security, economic growth and defending our personal freedom.
Todd Wilcox expressed, “I am running for the United States Senate because ours is the greatest country in the world and I have lived my life based on the philosophy that those who can serve should.”
His hope is to take back our country and Restore America’s Prominence!
Todd is a devoted husband and father of three daughters. He lives with his family in Orlando.
UP-COMING EVENTS - 2016
February 3 Caxambas Republican Club Mock Republican Presidential Debate United Church of Marco Island, 320 N Barfield, Marco Island FL 5:30pm - 7:00pm February 12 WRC Luncheon Meeting Guest Speaker - Todd Wilcox -US Senate Candidate Pre-Paid Reservations Required!! WRC Members - $30 Non-Members - $35 February 12 Private Viewing of “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” Paragon Pavilion Theater - 3:00pm Guest Speakers: Todd Wilcox & Stu Oliver $20 per person - RSVP - www.colliergop.org Call 239-732-0885 for additional information February 18 “Sip on the RIGHT Side” The Wine Loft at Mercato - 5:00pm - 7:30pm February 24 Cocktails & Conversation, By Invitation Only! Guest Speaker: Jeff Lytle “The Politics of SWFL – 35 Years of Change and Thoughts on the Future” Clive Daniel Home - 5:00-7:00pm $20 per person - RSVP www.colliergop.org Call 239-732-0885 for additional information March 5-12 Early Voting - Presidential Primary & City Council March 11 WRC Monthly Luncheon Guest Speaker - Shemane Nugent “4 Minutes a Day, Rock ‘n Roll Your Way to HAPPY” March 11 CCREC Lincoln Reagan BBQ Keynote Speaker: former MA Senator Scott Brown Florida Sports Park Pavilion 8250 Collier Blvd. Naples, FL 6:00pm RSVP www.colliergop.org Call 239-732-0885 for additional information March 12 Naples St. Patrick’s Day Parade Need walkers, riders. Contact Dennis Hahm for details at [email protected] March 15 ELECTION DAY - Presidential Primary & City Council March 14-15 ELECTION DAY FESTIVITIES Sirus XM Patriot Radio Host and Fox News Contributor David Webb will be broadcasting from Collier County. Details will be forthcoming. March 17 “Sip on the RIGHT Side” The Wine Loft in Mercato - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR 2016 ARE NOW OVERDUE !!
You can pay your memberships due on-line through PayPal at
www.wrc-naples.com.
Full Membership $45.00
Associate Membership $30.00
(registered Republican spouse/significant other of Full Members, members of another
federated club; and registered Republican gentleman)
Sustaining Membership $60.00
Patroness $100.00
If you joined WRC in October, November or December 2015, those membership dues
will cover your 2016 membership!
In order to update WRC’s membership records for FFRW
and NFRW, we ask that every member complete a member-
ship application and bio. It can be completed and submit-
ted on-line at www.wrc-naples.com.
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WRC Bylaws
Article VII - Dues
Section 1. Dues shall be payable on application for membership and thereafter annually on or before January 1
st.
Section 2. Dues received on or after October 1st for a new member shall carry over the
balance of the current year (i.e., through December 31st) as well as for the fol
lowing fiscal year (January - December).
Section 3. The fiscal year of this Club shall be January 1st to and including December 31
st.
MEMBERS WHO HAVE NOT YET RE-NEWED FOR 2016
As of January 31, 2016, the following have not yet re-newed their membership for 2016. Please bring your check
payable to WRC to our next luncheon meeting, or go to www.wrc-naples.com and pay on-line. We don’t want to
lose you!
Full membership $45.00 - Voting Privileges
Associate Membership $30.00 - Must be full member of another federated woman’s club; spouse/significant other
of Full Member; or a registered Republican gentleman; non-voting member
Sustaining Membership $60.00 - Voting Privileges
Patroness $100.00 - Voting Privileges
ALBAUM, Jackie DEANE, Elizabeth LANE, Gail RUOT, Carol
ALLEN, Dean DEBARTOLO, JoAnn LINDQUIST, Shirley SANTORO, Joyce
FOX, Amira DELANEY, Maria LOOMIS, Linda SHEFFIELD, Suzanne
HARRUFF, Anne DONALDS, Erika MALONEY, Margaret SILLS, Patricia
KEZESKE, Ron DOWDRICK, Lorretta McGEE, Charlina SODERGREN, Katherine
McGee, David DUNCAN, Carol McGRATH, Holly SPARKS, Petra
NANCE, Gayle FIALA, Donna McQUADE, Kelley SPRINGER, Betty J. “BJ”
RUSSELL, Hon. Steve FURLONG, Eleanor MILES, Cynthia STEWART, Arlene
SKINNER, Abe GARRY, Susan MILLER, Diane STITT, Bettina
THIBEAULT, Bob GIGLIO, Mary Ann MONETTA, Shari SULLIVAN-HARTUNG, Maureen
WINSON, Marion GLASSMAN, Jan Face O’BRIEN, Julie TAYLOR, Penny
BARTOLETTI, Loretta GOODELL, Dottie O’NEILL, Donna TERENZI, Shirley
BENNETT, Bertha GORDON, Janet PALERMO, Diana THIBEAULT, Paula
BODMAN, Karna GRIMMER, Diane PASSIDOMO, Kathleen VISHIA, Margaret
BOIES, Robin HOBIN, Joanne PAYNE, Suzanne VOSS, Midge
BRISKEY, Dodie Hodapp, Christine PENDLETON, Rosalie GIBSON, Melva
BROWKA, Rosaline “Roz” HOLTZ, Meredith PESSL, Shirley WILLIAMS, Ethel
CABRERA, Maria HONAN, Annemarie PETTLER, Marti SKINNER, Martha
CARTER, Carol HOUZE, Pamela PICHT, Billie Faye DOEHRMAN, Dru
CARTER, JoAn HOY, Jennifer PIPER, Kelly MANNING, Carol
CASH, Mary Ellen JACKSON, Flora PODANY, Maureen MILLER, June
CERMAK, Peggy JONES, Bonnie REAGAN, Margaret SOKOL, Rita
CHOISSER, Suzanne JONES, Michelle REED, Rita
CLEVELAND, Marisa KELJIK, Linda REWIAKO, Victoria “Vici”
DABICA, Linda KERN, Ruth ROSE, Angela
Luncheon Price Increase
It was bound to happen sooner or later. Tiburon has been so gracious in keeping the cost of WRC’s luncheons as low as possible. However, Tiburon’s costs have increased and in turn, it has had to increase the cost of our lunch-eons. Effective with the January 8, 2016 luncheon, the prices for lunches will be as follows:
$30.00 WRC Members $35.00 Non-Members and Guests Please note that if you have not renewed your WRC 2016 membership dues by the February 12th luncheon meet-ing, you will be charged the non-member price of $35.00.
We are encouraging all members to make reservations and pay on-line at www.wrc-naples.com. However, if you do not wish to pay on-line, please send in your check payable to WRC to the WRC Treasurer at 28285 Insular Way, Bonita Springs, 34135.
Your check must be received no later than the Tuesday before each Friday luncheon. Effective with the February 12th luncheon, if you do not pay on-line and your check is not timely received, you will be charged the “at the door” price of $35.00 per person, even if you are a member.
FFRW Legislative Committee
At the FFRW Spring Conference, 1st VP Jean Wingo, announced that she is looking for currently pending bills in the FL House
that would of significant interest to FFRW. Once a bill is determined to be appropriate, Jean wants FFRW to support and en-
courage the passage of said bill. Jean is looking for FFRW members to assist her on this committee. If you are interested in
working with Jean on this project, please contact her at [email protected] for further information.
THE STORY OF SAN VALENTINE’S DAY
"The story of Valentine's Day begins in the third century with an oppressive Roman emperor and a humble Christian Martyr. The emperor was Claudius II. The Christian was Valentinus. Claudius had ordered all Romans to worship twelve gods, and had made it a crime punishable by death to associ-ate with Christians. But Valentinus was dedicated to the ideals of Christ; not even the threat of death could keep him from practicing his beliefs. He was arrested and imprisoned. During the last weeks of Valentinus' life a remarkable thing happened. Seeing that he was a man of learning, the jailer asked whether his daughter, Julia, might be brought to Valentinus for lessons. She had been blind since birth. Julia was a pretty young girl with a quick mind. Valentinus read stories of Rome's history to her. He described the world of nature to her. He taught her arithmetic and told her about God. She saw the world through his eyes, trusted his wisdom, and found comfort in his quiet strength. "Valentinus, does God really hear our prayers?" Julia asked one day. "Yes, my child, He hears each one." "Do you know what I pray for every morning and every night? I pray that I might see. I want so much to see every-thing you've told me about!" "God does what is best for us if we will only believe in Him," Valentinus said. "Oh, Valentinus, I do believe! I do!" She knelt and grasped his hand. They sat quietly together, each praying. Suddenly there was a brilliant light in the prison cell. Radiant, Julia screamed, "Valentinus, I can see! I can see!" "Praise be to God!" Valentinus exclaimed, and he knelt in prayer. On the eve of his death Valentinus wrote a last note to Julia, urging her to stay close to God. He signed it, "From your Valentine." His sentence was carried out the next day, February 14, 270 A.D., near a gate that was later named Porta Valentini in his memory. He was buried at what is now the Church of Praxedes in Rome. It is said that Julia planted a pink-blossomed almond tree near his grave. Today, the almond tree remains a symbol of abiding love and friendship. On each February 14, Saint Valentine's Day, messages of affection, love, and devotion are exchanged around the world.
Judie Sanders March 25, 1945—August 2, 2015
As many of you know, longtime WRC Member Judie Sanders passed away suddenly from cancer on August 2, 2015 in Lexington, Kentucky. There will be no formal service, but there will be an opportunity for the family to greet Judie's friends and acknowledge your valued friendship at a gathering for Judie following the WRC Luncheon given by her children Christopher, Matthew and Mindy Langston on:
Friday, February 12, 2016
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pelican Isle Yacht Club
410 Dockside Drive
Naples, FL 34110
New WRC Members New WRC Members New WRC Members New WRC Members ---- February 2016February 2016February 2016February 2016
WRC - Getting Connected in the 21st Century
When was the last time you checked out WRC’s website at www.wrc-naples.com? It is full of information, including an archive of The Trunkline, links to various resources, WRC directory, WRC Bylaws and events.
WRC also has an active Facebook page at Women’s Republican Club of Naples. Be sure to visit, “share” and “like” it often!!
BEHRENS, Judi (joined Nov. 2015)
26342 Augusta Creek Court
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
239-401-6980
COFIELD, Joseph
790 107th Ave. North
Naples, FL 34108
239-777-7768
BOTTORFF, Karen
6260 Bellerive Avenue, #403
Naples, FL 34119
513-616-6417
ELSHOLTZ, Marilee
2875 Gulf Shore Blvd. B. #A304
Naples, FL 34103
239-643-0251
EVERETT, Beth
2565 Escada Drive
Naples, FL 34109
239-631-5447
FORTUNE, Maria
1221 Butterfly Court
Marco Island, FL 34145
239-404-7454
HANLON, Sharon
5633 Naples Blvd.
Naples, FL 34109
239-598-3222
HAUSER, Jude
420 Cove Tower Dr., #1204
Naples, FL 34110
703-314-5382
HORSTMEYER, Linda
2774 Cinnamon Bay Circle
Naples, FL 34119
314-495-6803
LaRUSSO, Marianne
PO Box 7548
Naples, FL 34101
239-352-1509
LAVOY, Christi
9171 Torrifino Dr.
Naples, FL 34109
201-951-9211
PULITO, Diane
15295 Corsini Lane
Naples, FL 34110
239-594-8892
No Email
PYRSSON, Sara
P.O. Box 111837
Naples, FL 34108
239-597-6215
ROSENTHAL, Leslie
9081 Shenendoah Circle
Naples, FL 34113
240-328-0848
REILLY, Patricia
2901 Gulf Shore Blvd., Unit 101
Naples, FL 34103
239-300-0216
SEIGEL, Ellen
4053 Crayton Road
Naples, FL 34103
239-207-0806
SPEICHT, Ginny
25454 Galashields Circle
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
719-650-0516
No Email
Correction:
BULLINGTON, Marylouise
Shhhhhhh!!! We work very hard to get outstanding speakers for our meetings. As a courtesy to our speakers and fellow
members, please refrain from speaking during their presentations!!
