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July 13, 2011
The Democrats want to know: What else can we tax?
Just days after Governor O’Malley locked down a date for this fall’s Special Session for redistricting, Democrats in the General Assembly are making it abundantly clear of what else is on the agenda: more taxes!
After all, it really was no secret. Only a week after the 2011 Session ended, the Chairman of the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee Senator Ed Kasemeyer stated his intentions as bluntly as possible: “We’ve got to tax more things.” This was after a session where the sales tax on alcohol was increased 50%, and they passed a budget that was laden with tax and fee increases. With an attitude like that dominating the Democratic side of the aisle, there is little doubt what the taxpayers are in for coming this fall.
Like Yogi Berra said, “It’s déjà vu all over again”! It was just four years ago that the General Assembly increased taxes by $1.3 billion during the 2007 Special Session, under the guise of eliminating Maryland’s constant structural deficits. They increased the sales tax, as well as personal and corporate income taxes, then turned around and increased spending by $1.3 billion just a few months later! It is the same spend and tax mentality that we’re dealing with today. However, in 2007 the economic decline was warned of but it had not completely materialized. Today we’re in the heart of what could be a double dip recession, with record unemployment that is high and steady. Another round of massive tax increases could be devastating to Maryland’s hardworking taxpayers.
But, the struggle of Maryland’s taxpayers in this economy makes no difference to the Governor and Democratic leadership in the General Assembly. They are addicted to spending and will let nothing get in the way of their next tax fix. Even with gas prices on the rise again, many are still eyeing a gas tax increase. If not the gas tax, then maybe another attempt at expanding the sales tax to services, or taxing internet sales. The Senate Budget and Taxation committee has suddenly realized the state is facing a $1.1 billion deficit next year – a fact they were oblivious to when they increased spending $1.4 billion just a few months ago. To deal with this problem the Committee has asked the Department of Legislative Services to compile a list of things that are currently not taxed that could be. The list includes necessities like food and both prescription and non-prescription medication. It is amazing how the same people who scream about affordable health care are considering adding a tax to your Grandmother’s heart medication.
"They want to know: What could we tax
that we don't tax now?"
-Warren Deschenaux, Department of Legislative Services
Washington Examiner, July 11, 2011
Even the real purpose of the special session – congressional redistricting - is also cause for concern. In addition to the obvious problems of gerrymandering, it looks like Speaker of the House Mike Busch and Senate President Mike Miller are planning to hold only 8 or 9 public hearings on the subject, in contrast with the 12 held in previous redistricting years. After the procrastination of our globe-trotting Governor in appointing a redistricting commission, it looks to us like he’s trying to get his redistricting plan through with as little public input as possible.
Some Good News
But it’s not all bad! The petition drive to put in-state tuition on the ballot has been a historic success! The Board of Elections certified enough signatures from the second batch to officially put SB 167 on the ballot for the voters to decide in 2012. SB 167 gives in-state tuition benefits to illegal immigrants and would have gone into effect on July 1 of this year had the petition drive not turned in enough signatures by the May 31 deadline. Since enough signatures have been turned in and validated, the bill does not go into effect until after the November 2012 election and possibly not even then if the bill fails in the ballot box. This petition drive was unlike others that have been organized in Maryland. It was entirely a grassroots effort! All the hundreds of people around the state who gave their time and their energy to help collect signatures are to be congratulated on their hard work and dedication to conservative principles!
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June 7, 2011
Petition Drive Exceeds Expectations
The petition to take SB 167 (which gives in-state tuition rates to illegal immigrants) to referendum is picking up steam. On Tuesday, May 31 – the first deadline for turning in signatures - Delegate Neil Parrott announced that approximately 60,000 signatures had been turned in to the Board of Elections – tens of thousands more than the number required for the May deadline! This puts the effort in a great position to reach the next deadline, which is at the end of June. Members of the House Republican Caucus have been instrumental in making the petition drive successful across the state. The members have been working hard going to community events, door-to-door, and mobilizing volunteers in their districts.
While the petition drive has made a tremendous amount of progress in such a short amount of time, nothing can be taken for granted. Casa de Maryland and similar organizations have been vocal about their opposition to this effort. They know the majority of Marylanders oppose giving in-state tuition to illegal immigrants and will stop at nothing to keep your voices from being heard.
The Board of Elections will throw out a percentage of signatures as invalid. Knowing this, it is important to redouble the effort and make contact with those who have not yet signed! If you would like to sign the petition, or print out petitions to circulate to others, please visit http://www.mdpetitions.com.
Governor O’Malley Goes to Asia; Ignores Issues at Home
Governor O’Malley left last week on a ten-day Asian tour visiting China, South Korea, and Vietnam. His office says this trip will benefit Maryland’s economy by building relationships with those countries. With Maryland’s private-sector job creation ranking dropping to 49th, we certainly hope this trip will reap some benefits. Given that American companies are fleeing Maryland in droves, it doesn’t seem likely that Asian companies will be clamoring to pay our outrageous corporate tax, but you never know.
The Governor seems to be taking a leaf out of President Obama’s book with this trip; both choosing to use the taxpayer dime to take vacations thinly veiled as diplomatic or economic missions. Accompanying the Governor on this trip is an entire court of lobbyists, legislators, cabinet members, university presidents, and his security entourage. That’s at least four tickets for international flights, meals, and hotels for each of the 68-member delegation, plus his security detail. A pretty steep price to pay for any good will or business that may come out of this diplomatic vacation of his.
He was expected to announce his picks for the re-districting commission, but he left without revealing who his appointments are, if any. A special session to decide redistricting will be herebefore we know it, and there’s still no commission to study
the issue? Either O’Malley has decided not to bother his head about state issues anymore because his focus is on his bigger political aspirations, or he’s trying to delay
public debate about it as long as possible. Maybe it’s both. Certainly his Democratic cronies have made no secret of their plans to disenfranchise the Maryland voter by gerrymandering the district lines.
"We will have a senator and three delegates that are cobalt blue, and they are going to be the future of this area"
- Speaker of the House, Michael E. Busch, Frederick News-Post May 13, 2011
We hope that the Governor is enjoying his summer vacation, it is a whole lot more than most Marylanders can afford right now. In fact, if the Maryland taxpayer wants to go on vacation, he had better do it soon, since the toll on the Bay Bridge is increasing to $5 by October, with the possibility of eventually reaching $8, the alcohol tax is going up just in time for the July 4th holiday, and the Democrats are expected to raise the issue of the gas tax again in this Fall’s special session.
The goal of economic development is laudable. But with the state in such financial straits, couldn’t the tech-savvy Governor use Skype and get the same results?
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March 19, 2011
Unions and the State of Maryland – When will it be “Enough”?
Calling it the “Enough is Enough” rally, thousands 
of union members descended upon Annapolis Monday
night to protest the Governor’s budget. They came
equipped with their standby class warfare calls,
their rally signs, and even The Grim Reaper (who
is apparently a member of the GOP). Never
before has such a wholesale sense of
entitlement rocked the streets of Annapolis.
The Grim Reaper, just one example of the
over-the-top rhetoric at the Enough is Enough rally.
Governor O’Malley made an appearance, and in what may be a first in his political career, actually received “boos” from the union members. He told the crowd that he didn’t like his budget either – a rather bizarre statement since just over a month ago he said his budget, “…rightly focuses resources on jobs and innovation – the worthwhile costs of making the right choices and investments in our future.”
The reality is that while individual state employees have every reason to be upset with the Governor and his budget, the unions – particularly AFSCME – really shouldn’t be crying foul.
Consider this: part of the Governor’s budget includes a $750 bonus for state employees. This scored him big points with the union and at the same time allowed the union to score big points with its membership. But, what hasn’t been widely discussed is that the bulk of this $750 bonus will not make it into the pockets of Maryland’s employees, it will instead line the coffers of AFSCME via the fair share charge.
The fair share charge is a product of “The Fair Share Act” which was a piece of Governor O’Malley’s legislative package in 2009. It forces non-union state employees to pay a fee to the exclusive representative of their collective bargaining unit. Who is the exclusive representative for 78% of the bargaining units subject to this fee? AFSCME! Even if you are a dues-paying member of another union such as Maryland Classified Employee Association (MCEA), you are still subject to the fee.
The fair share fee will be assessed for the first time in the 2012 Fiscal year which starts July 1. While the amount of the fee is still being negotiated, it is expected to be in the ballpark of $400 per year – more than half of the $750 bonus. According to the analysis by the Department of Legislative Services, with the bonus spread out across 26 pay periods (as it is currently designed) it will be swallowed up by the fair share fee (roughly $15 per pay period), and after taxes will only make the whopping impact of an additional $3.50 per pay period.
But don’t take our word for it, the non-partisan Department of Legislative Services said in their budget analysis “…the bonus as currently conceived will be spread over the 26 pay periods of fiscal 2012. Given the current tax structure for the average employee earning $48,500 per year, this $28.85 pre-tax boost to each check would likely result in the general post-tax range of an added $18.50 per pay period. This amount will be just enough to offset the fair share charge, hence doing little to provide a bonus to employees.”
The unions have fared quite well under Governor O’Malley’s leadership. It’s a shame we can’t say the same for the taxpayers. But, the question is – when will it be enough?
In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants
The controversial bill giving illegal immigrants in-state tuition rates moved out of the Maryland State Senate late Monday night. This legislation would allow illegal immigrants residing in the state and attending Maryland public schools the ability to receive in-state tuition benefits at Maryland public colleges.
SB 167 - Public Institutions of Higher Education - Tuition Rates – Exemptions makes illegal immigrants who have attended a MD high school for three years, and go on to complete an associate’s degree at the community college in their county of residence, eligible for in-state tuition rates both at the community college and at any public four year institution in the state. Currently, all students achieving an associate’s degree from a MD community college are eligible to transfer to a public institution to complete a bachelor’s degree.
Besides deepening Maryland’s current $1.6 billion deficit, there is an associated loss of opportunity for legal high school graduates in the state of Maryland. Currently, there are a select number of admission slots open to in-state residents. If the bill were to pass, the opportunities for legal in-state residents would decrease.
According to the Baltimore Sun, “Students who complete their associate's degree would then be eligible to transfer to a four year institution with the same discount. Those who attend community college could save between $4,000 and $6,000 per year, while those who move on to four-year institutions could save much more.”
The fiscal impact of the Dream Act would be at “a cost of $800,000 next year. However, the total cost could grow to 3.5 million by 2016,” if signed into law. Former Governor Ehrlich vetoed a similar bill in 2003 but present Governor O’Malley has confirmed that he will sign the current bill into law if it passes the House.
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March 4, 2011
Republican Budget Proposal
Maryland’s fiscal crisis has been the topic of conversation for the last several years. Each year, the Governor and General Assembly have found ways to get through to the next year. They have used tax increases, federal bailouts, employee furloughs, and a host of other temporary solutions. But every session, we come back to face another massive deficit. The Governor’s budget proposal for FY 2012 is no different, but the time for temporary solutions has long passed.
Last week, a group of Democratic Senators came forward with a massive package of tax increases - advocating taking an additional $827 million out of the pockets of our taxpayers and out of our economy. This is the last thing Maryland needs. We can get Maryland back on sound fiscal footing, and we do not need more taxes to get there.
By contrast, the Republican members of the House Appropriations Committee have worked diligently on a plan to eliminate Maryland’s ongoing structural deficit and put Maryland on a path to lower taxes. On Tuesday, March 2 House Minority Leader Anthony O’Donnell and Minority Whip Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio briefed the House Appropriations Committee on this plan.
Highlights of the plan include:
· Replenishing the Transportation Trust Fund without increasing the gas tax.
· Reversing the raids of the Bay Restoration Fund and Program Open Space thereby decreasing Maryland’s debt load.
· Rolling back of the increases in the sales and corporate income taxes beginning in FY 2014.
For additional information on the House Republican Caucus’ Fiscal Vision for Maryland, click here.
Septic Systems
Earlier this week, Delegate Maggie McIntosh, Chair of the Enivronmental Matters committee received in a letter the concerns of several rural legislators over the proposed ban on septic systems introduced by Delegate Lafferty and supported by the O’Malley administration. Delegate McIntosh responded to these concerns by suggesting to the administration that a taskforce be created to examine the issue. The Governor’s office has since released a statement which agreed for the “need to collectively look at what works in Maryland to address these issue..this should include your ideas for pulling together stakeholders.”
This legislation, Delegate Lafferty’s HB 1107, “The Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act of 2011”, implements Governor O’Malley’s proposed ban on septic systems mentioned in his State of the State address. If passed, the bill would prohibit the use of individual septic systems for new developments outside of the planned water and sewer service area. Additionally, the measure severely restricts subdivision of agricultural land, and prevents local authorities from approving major subdivisions (5 or more lots) outside the planned water and sewer area in the future.
This legislation, if passed as it stands, will stifle virtually all development outside of planned service areas, and gives the state a veto over local land use decisions. Agricultural land will be significantly devalued as subdivision restrictions are put in place, construction industry jobs will be eliminated, and affordable and workforce housing will be adversely impacted.
The caucus will closely monitor this and related legislation and continue updates as developments occur in the process.
Follow Ups and Look Aheads
Same-Sex Marriage
The House Judiciary Committee was scheduled to vote on same-sex marriage right after session Tuesday, but when two delegates – Delegate Tiffany Alston and Delegate Jill Carter – failed to appear for the vote, Chairman Vallario decided to postpone the vote until the afternoon, after the committee’s bill hearings were over. When the time came, however, the vote was postponed again. It’s not clear at this time when (or if) the bill will be voted on.
Invest Maryland
The Caucus took an official position against Governor O’Malley’s Invest Maryland legislation on Tuesday. Private companies can achieve the same or better results with more efficiency and less red tape.
In last week’s newsletter , we discussed in detail the O’Malley administration proposal to create a state venture capital fund in a new program called “Invest Maryland”. This week, the caucus took an official position in opposition to this legislation. For further reading, The Baltimore Sun published an article questioning the likely effectiveness of the program. We will continue to keep you updated as the legislation moves through the process.
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February 23, 2011
It is the seventh week of session, and this coming Friday will mark the 45th day, the halfway point of the legislative session. As of today, just over 900 bills have been introduced in the Senate, and just over 1200 in the House.
Red Scarf Day
The Joint Republican Caucus was pleased to
welcome today the ladies of the Maryland  Federation of Republican Women
for their annual “Red Scarf Day” in Annapolis. Despite the inclement weather, GOP women from across the state arrived in town to attend caucus meetings, watch the floor session, and participate in afternoon committee hearings. The MFRW has proved invaluable in advocating for Republican issues and we look forward to working with them to advance our agenda this session and in the future.
Health Care Reform
Last week the House Republican Caucus held a press conference responding to Governor O’Malley’s proposed implementation of the national health care reform bill. Members of the caucus have been hard at work studying this issue, and compiled some guiding principles and alternative pieces of legislation that more closely align with the free market philosophy of the Republican Party.
A hearing on the Administration’s ill-advised health care legislation (HB 166) was held in the Health and Government Operations Committee last Tuesday. The Health Care Freedom Act of 2011 (HB 880), sponsored by the entire Republican caucus, was introduced on February 11, but has yet to be assigned a hearing date.
If the caucus sponsored Health Care Freedom Act is passed, it will amend the Maryland Constitution in such a manner as to prohibit any citizen from being required to purchase a particular health care plan, guarantee the ability of a patient to pay directly for care, and prohibit any penalties for choosing to acquire or reject health care coverage. Comparable legislation has been ratified in 7 other states, and has been presented in 19 states in this year’s legislative session.
Visit the caucus’ blog to read the press release, and please take a moment to watch highlights from the press conference.
O’Malley Administration: Invest Maryland
Governor Martin O’Malley and aides went in front of the Ways and Means House Committee last week to testify for their proposed $100 million venture capital fund. The Governor’s plan for the “Invest Maryland” program involves insurance companies making contributions to the program (totaling $100 million maximum for funding to be done in 2012 thru 2014) in exchange for a tax credit against the insurance premium tax they pay. The Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) will administer the program, and plans to return the funds, plus a significant increase, in the form of tax credits beginning in 2014.
When questioned on the reasoning behind the funding scheme during the Senate hearing, the administration pointed out that this plan avoids the current budget woes. By shifting future tax revenue to fund a program in the current year, the administration is able to present the expenditure as something else – not debt, as no bonds are issued, and yet also not a pay-as-you-go program using cash reserves or current year revenue.
There are myriad factors and risks associated with venture capital funding and with the survival of private venture capital firms. Historically, only 1 out of 7 venture capital firms survive. Governor O’Malley’s proposal not only sets up a government competitor to private investment in Maryland, but assumes that the investment choices made by the program will be sound, and that the economic recovery will be sufficiently strong to cause returns on those investments, despite the ongoing budget concerns at both the state and federal levels.
In short, this program has the potential to become a $100 million political slush fund for the O’Malley administration to divvy up amongst their cronies. The program is funded on a tenuous scheme that uses a credit card to make speculative venture capital investments based not on the numbers, as is the standard in a successful private venture capital firm, but on political calculations and social engineering.
Follow Ups and Look Aheads
The same-sex marriage bill was voted out of the Senate Judicial Proceedings committee last Thursday and is moving this week on to the floor of the Senate, where it is expected to pass. The hearing for the bill in the House Judiciary committee is scheduled for Friday, February 25.
“Gun day” is coming up in the House Judiciary committee as well. Thirteen gun-related bills are scheduled to be heard in that committee on March 8. The bills scheduled for this day include, among others, bills that would:
- Repeal the requirement that there be “good and substantial reason” given to the Secretary of State Police in the issuing of a permit to wear, carry, or transport a handgun.
- Increase the penalty for use of a firearm in commission of a crime
- Make the carry or transport of a loaded firearm a felony, and increase the penalty for possession of a regulated firearm by a person under 21
- Prohibit manufacture, sale, purchase, receipt or transfer of a detachable magazine capable of containing more than 10 rounds of ammunition
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On Sunday, September, 11, 2011, we will pause to remember the 10th anniversary of the horrific and tragic events of September 11, 2001, that resulted in the loss of over 3,000 American lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends who continue to grieve the loss of loved ones. We will always remember the brave heroes of September 11, 2001, who laid down their lives in the ultimate sacrifice to save countless others.
President George W. Bush described the spirit of September 11th best when he said, "Now, we have inscribed a new memory alongside those others. It's a memory of tragedy and shock, of loss and mourning. But not only of loss and mourning. It's also a memory of bravery and self-sacrifice, and the love that lays down its life for a friend-even a friend whose name it never knew."
May we always remember their spirit of bravery and self-sacrifice as we continue the efforts to keep our country safe and secure for future generations.
-NFRW President Sue Lynch
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Capital Connection
NFRW News for the Week of August 1, 2011
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"Presidents come and go. History comes and goes,
but principles endure....."
-Ronald Reagan
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36th Biennial Convention: Kansas City, Missouri
September 29-October 2, 2011
Click here to REGISTER TODAY.
Early registration: $385
Make your hotel reservation online here.
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Join the NFRW Literacy Committee and
bring a book to donate to a school
affected by the recent tornadoes in Joplin, Missouri.
You can view the MELP list here.
Books will be collected Friday, September 30 - Sunday, October 2
near Registration at the Marriott.
Please contact Carol Alexander if you have any questions, at clea1776@comcast.net.
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Don't miss out on the chance to win a one of kind
elephant jewelry picture!
The Missouri Federation of Republican Women will be holding a raffle for the beautiful elephant jewelry picture which is made up of over 75 broaches and pins from the collection of three generations of Republican women including Joanne Breckenridge and Ambassador Rosemary Ginn. The picture is framed in a lovely cherry wood shadow box and measures approximately 25" X 25".
All proceeds will go to benefit the 36th Biennial Convention in Kansas City.
Tickets are $15 each
2 for $25.00
Arms Length (15) for $50.00
The drawing will be held at the MoFRW Women of Tribute event on August 27th. To purchase raffle tickets, please contact Carrie Almond at carrie@carriealmond.com or (660)-247-3350. Make checks payable to NFRW and mail them to Carrie Almond, PO Box 255, Chillicothe, MO, 64601.
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NFRW President Heads to Nevada and Wisconsin
NFRW President Sue Lynch was a special guest at the Washoe County Republican Women's annual fundraiser in Reno, Nevada.
NFRW President Sue Lynch and Membership Chair Tonya Stiel traveled to Wisconsin to celebrate the 100th Republican Women's Club Charter of the new Dodge County Republican Women's Club. Several special guests came out to celebrate including: Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, Speaker of the Assembly Jeff Fitzgerald, and WI State GOP Chairman Brad Courtney.
New Officers include: President Christine Breitkreutz, Vice President Marilyn Heinlein, Secretary Marilyn Okon, Treasurer Jolene Schulz, and Nancy Schraufinagel
Congratulations to the Dodge County Republican Women!
Read more:
"Republican women recieve charter, hear from leaders"
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In Our Thoughts
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Jo Mitchell, CO
Joy Wood, CO
Barbara Powell, MD
Joyce Thomann, MD
You are in our thoughts and prayers!
We wish you a speedy recovery!
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Plan a Campaign Management School in 2011!
We want to give YOU the tools to run a successful campaign!
Kansas City, Missouri
September 29th
Nebraska
TBD-October
TBD-Georgia
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NFRW Announces Scholarship Winners
National Pathfinder Scholarship
Gina Ciancone (TX)
Rachel Wilson (AL)
Leah Frances Jones (MS)
Betty Rendel Scholarship
Abigail Robinson (TN)
Emily Moore (MO)
Marie Hall Bishop (VA)
Congratulations to each
of our scholarship recipients!
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"Be A Membership Success Story" 
Send your membership success story and membership recruitment ideas to NFRW Membership Committee.
Outstanding membership ideas for local clubs and state federations will be spotlighted during the NFRW Membership Workshop in Kansas City! Prizes will be awarded.
Send your ideas to tonyastiel@bellsouth.net
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Serve as a Sponsor ofthe President's Reception
 Friday, September 30, 2011,
4:30-5:30 p.m.
President's Suite, Kansas City Downtown Marriott
Sponsorship Levels
Platinum - $100
Gold - $75
Silver - $50
Proceeds will go to benefit the 36th Biennial Convention.
Sponsors will be recognized in the
Official Convention Guide & Program.
For more information, contact NFRW Political Director Valerie Dowling at vdowling@nfrw.org.
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Capital Connection
NFRW News for the Week of March 21, 2011
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Reagan Centennial
"Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music."
-Ronald Reagan
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NFRW President Travels to Hawaii and Idaho
NFRW President Sue Lynch joined HiFRW President Bonnie Wharton to commemorate the first anniversary of the Hawaii Federation of Republican Women new charter.
In the last year, the Hawaii Federation of Republican Women has grown to 2 clubs with 37 members and plans to expand new clubs to the various islands with new clubs in the coming months. Happy 1st Anniversary to the Hawaii Federation of Republican Women!
NFRW President Sue Lynch joined IdFRW President Doriene Knight and members to celebrate their 2011 Legislative Day and Spring Board Meeting. IdFRW members enjoyed dinner at the Governor's Mansion with First Lady of Idaho Lori Otter on Friday evening.
Congratulations IdFRW on a great year!
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Spring Board Meeting Snapshots
NFRW particpated in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
From Left to Right: Jessie Morton, NFRW 4th-Vice President, Sue Lynch, NFRW President, Tonya Stiel, Chairman of the NFRW Membership Committee, and Andrea Caffery, member of the NFRW Program Committee, lay the wreath.
Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch of Wisconsin and NFRW President Sue Lynch
Lt. Governor Kleefisch was the guest speaker for the Saturday luncheon.
During the Board Meeting, the NFRW passed a resolution supporting the Governor and Lt. Governor and House and Senate Republicans in their fight for fiscal responsbibility
in the state of Wisconsin.
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In Memory
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Joyce Smith, former NFRW 1st Vice President, Member-At-Large, and InFRW President
Jean Spicher, former President of the Flathead County Republican Women, Montana |
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In Sympathy
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Marianne Haydon, former CaFRW President, on the loss of her husband
Edie Stratton, NFRW Regent, on the loss of her daughter.
Suzi Voyles, President of the GaFRW, on the loss of her mother-in-law, Mary Doris Patterson Voyles
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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NFRW headed to New Orleans for the 2011 Republican Leadership Conference
The National Federation of Republican Women will be an official partner of the 2011 Republican Leadership Conference and Reagan Centennial Celebration.
This will be one of the most prominent GOP events of the year and you won't want to miss it.
We've even setup a special registration page for all NFRW members. Go to http://www.rlc2011.com/register/nfrw and register today.
Please join us June 16-18th 2011 in New Orleans for an unforgettable event.
The 2010 Southern Republican Leadership Conference was a big success ... Newt Gingrich, Sarah Palin, Sean Hannity, Ron Paul, Haley Barbour, Rick Perry, Bobby Jindal and many more. Vendor booths ... book signings ... media outlets from around the world.
Then there were those vintage only-in-Louisiana parties with music, dancing, corn and crab bisque, oysters, shrimp and jambalaya.
Folks from all over America poured into SRLC 2010. So, in 2011, they're inviting the whole country! Hence the name: Republican Leadership Conference ... AND ... Reagan Centennial Celebration.
As you know, Ronald Reagan's 100th birthday would have been this year.
This gives us a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate and honor one of the most significant Presidents in America's history.
And it requires a once-in-a-lifetime response.
That is why Republican leaders from across the country are coming together in New Orleans to produce an unforgettable event to celebrate his legacy.
Just when you thought it couldn't get any better, we're going to have a huge birthday party for the Gipper!
A 2011 Republican Leadership Conference just wouldn't be complete without a full weekend of activities commemorating the 100th birthday of the man of the century, Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th President of the United States.
To help everyone celebrate, all of the major speakers from 2010 have been invited back. Plus, a few new friends:
Rand Paul
Michele Bachmann
Donald Trump
Mike Huckabee
Mitt Romney
Marco Rubio
Join us at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside on June 16-18th for the 2011 Republican Leadership Conference and Reagan Centennial Celebration. To register, go to http://www.rlc2011.com/register/nfrw.
A special Early-Bird discount rate has been extended for a few more days for NFRW members. Don't miss it..
Register right now at http://www.rlc2011.com/register/nfrw.
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2011 NFRW Calendars are now $1 each!
These calendars are a great gift idea for your new club officers, speakers, or elected officials!
2010 NFRW Limited Edition Ornament are now $5 each!
The ornaments make great gifts for your club members, officers, and elected officials!
Commemorate the 2010 Republican victories with your NFRW ornament!
To order your calendar or ornaments, please contact Callan Smith at csmith@nfrw.org
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