ViewPoint October 2014 - EastSanGabrielValleyRWF.org
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ViewPoint October 2014 - EastSanGabrielValleyRWF.org
The Newsletter of the East San Gabriel Valley Republican Women Federated CHARTERED AUGUST 12, 1955 AFFILIATED WITH THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN OCTOBER 2014 Program DATE Friday October 24, 2014 Social: Fashion Show: Lunch: Meeting: 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 Noon 1:00 PM RED, WHITE, AND BLUE FASHION SHOW and PLACE COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT 14635 BALDWIN TOWNE CENTER BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 BOUTIQUE COST $40 per person May pay at the door. FASHIONS BY EILEEN GERBER MENU Italian Pasta Bar RESERVATIONS BY Friday, October 17, 2014 RSVP To Caryn Shewmaker (626) 695-6364 Caryn_Shewmaker@ prodigy.net Reservations a must for all. NEED VOTER INFORMATION? WWW.EASTSANGABRIELVALLEY.RWF ELECTIONS PAGE VOTER ASSISTANCE FLYER OR REPUBLICAN CENTER (626) 919-0864 BOUTIQUE BY CAROLE MULLNER AND FRIENDS! Items include: Handpainted Gourds ▪ Greeting Cards Aprons ▪ Lighted Bottles Purses ▪ Scarves Handpainted Wood Signs ▪ Placemats Cookie Lee Jewelry OPPORTUNITY DRAWINGS! Avoid saving seats: Reserve a table for family and friends! President’s Message As fall closes in and the weather starts to cool, more events of one sort or another are happening-- many focused on the November 4th election— and that means there are volunteers to be recognized and thanked: The ESGVRWF September evening meeting included a lovely dinner at Vincenzo's Ristorante and insightful analyses of five propositions. Mike Spence, Bob Green, Lois Shade, and Drexel Smith each did a wonderful job, and I want to thank them again for their well-researched presentations. Ten ESGVRWF members and associates worked the LACFRW voter registration booth at the L.A. County Fair—Norma and Darrell Shimel, Bob and Ruth Green, Timmie Shoemaker, Carole Mullner, Marlene and Ben Brandt, and Caryn and John Shewmaker were our enthusiastic volunteers who made it difficult for anyone to miss the double-wide booth and Republican presence. Great job! The October 24th fashion show/general meeting is the culmination of months of planning by the fashion show committee; Chairman Caryn Shewmaker, Julie Shewmaker, Carole Mullner, Gayle Mason, Lois Barta, Carmen Eckert, and Sigi A’Ce have put together this special event. Let’s have an exceptionally good turn-out to acknowledge their hard work. Finally, the nominating committee will present their recommended 2015 slate of officers at the October meeting. Chairman Linda Roy, Helen Anderson, Natalia Raygoza, Deborah Behounek, and Carole Mullner accepted this task and completed it in good order. It’s not easy to get volunteers for this particular job; so, their effort is all the more appreciated. Valerie Evans September Meeting Highlights East San Gabriel Valley Republican Women Federated Mailing Address 216 S. Citrus St., #56 West Covina, CA 91791 ESGVRWF@GMAIL.COM EastSanGabrielValleyRWF.org Elected Officers Valerie Evans President (626) 332-3913 vlrevans@verizon.net Lisa Graham Vice President, Programs (626) 339-8332 c.grahams@verizon.net Diane Cachenaut Vice President, Membership (626) 919-1057 d2andd1@aol.com Margaret Chatfield Secretary (626) 919-4494 mechat@charter.net Linda Roy Treasurer (562) 697-7232 johnandlindaroy@yahoo.com Newsletter Editor Jerri Potras (626) 331-1295 potrasjl@verizon.net ViewPoint is published 9-10 times a year for the members of the East San Gabriel Valley Republican Federated. Advertising: We welcome support by business and organizations that may be of interest to our readers. The cost of a single-size (2.5” x 1.5”) ad is just $30 for one year. A double-size ad (2.5” x 3”) ad is $60. Placing an ad is easy. Just mail a check payable to ESGVRWF along with cameraready copy or a graphic file sized to the desired finished ad size to Sigi A’Ce, Advertising, Chairman Vincenzo’s Terrazza Ristorante provided a delightful meal in a wonderful setting for our speakers to present their insightful analysis into the propositions. Please keep “Vincenzo’s” on your list of “must go” to restaurants. 2 | VIEWPOINT Disclaimer: Articles in this newsletter are for information only and should not be considered a position or endorsement by ESGVRWF or its members. Precautions are taken to ensure accuracy, Errors may occur. We reserve the right to correct such errors. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 GENERAL ELECTION VOTER GUIDE: CANDIDATES This guide identifies candidates running for selected offices pertinent to the majority of our members. If an office is listed on your sample ballot that is not in our list, visit election page of the Los Angeles County Republican Party website (www.lagop.org). No internet access? Contact the Republican Center in Covina at (626) 919-0864. OFFICE Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Controller Treasurer Attorney General Insurance Commissioner Member, State Board of Equalization 3rd District Congressional District 27 Congressional District 31 Congressional District 32 Senate District 22 Senate District 32 Assembly District 48 Assembly District 52 Assembly District 55 Assembly District 57 Superintendent of Public Instruction Assessor Sheriff CANDIDATE CAGOP LAGOP HJTA HUEY1 NORDELL1 CGA12,3 Neel Kashkari Ron Nehring Pete Peterson Ashley Swearingin Greg Conlon Ronald Gold Ted Gaines STATE X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X ------X X X X X X X X --X X X X X X --------------- G. Rick Marshall X X X X X --- X --- X X X ------- ------- X X --X ----- X X X X X X X X ----X --- X2 X2 X2 X2 --- X X --- X --- X X ----- ----- UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE Jack Orswell X X Paul Chabot X --Arturo Enrique Alas X X STATE SENATOR Marc Rodriguez X X Mario Guerra X X MEMBER OF STATE ASSEMBLY Joe M. Gardner X X Dorothy Pineda X X Ling Ling Chang X X Rita Topalian X X SCHOOL Marshal Tuck ----(Democrat) COUNTY John Morris --X Paul Tanaka See Note 3 Legend CAGOP = California Republican Party (www.cagop.org). See County GOP for listings below State/Federal office. LAGOP = Los Angeles County Republican Party (www.lagop.org). HJTA = Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Political Action (www.hjta.org) Bases recommendations on candidates their declared support for Proposition 13 and taxpayers’ rights. Huey = Craig Huey 2014 General Election Voter Guide (www.CraigHuey.com). Ranks candidates based on thorough research and a questionnaire candidates complete. Nordell = Robyn Nordell’s Conservative California Election Website (www.robynnordel.com). Bases recommendations on numerous sources/advisors. CGA = California Gunowners Owners Association (www.gunownersca.com). Rates legislative candidates on their position on the Second Amendment. If no grade, CGA has no record of the position. 1 2 3 These groups use a ranking or rating scale. For purposes of this guide an “X” identifies any level of support. In some instances, a candidate is viewed as just better than the opponent. No endorsement means the organization either opposed or found no reason to support a candidate. Group may not evaluate all districts, See group website. Rating for State legislative offices only. Districts 48, 52, 55, 57 candidate ratings: Republicans A; incumbent Democrats F. Due to controversy, no recommendations made. October 2014 | 3 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 GENERAL ELECTION VOTER GUIDE: JUDICIAL CANDIDATES Judges are typically viewed as constitutionalists—judges who impartially enforce the law as written by the voters and legislatures—or judicial activists—judges who interpret the law using their own values in support of a political or social agenda instead of applying the law to the facts of a case before them. Craig Huey has been studying judicial elections, especially those in California, for more than 20 years. His “California Judicial Candidates Voter Guide,” adapted below, is a recognized tool that helps voters select “the right judges.” OFFICE CANDIDATE RATING SCORE RECOMMEND SUPREME COURT JUSTICE ▪ Associate Justice Goodwin Liu 3 JI: 1 Q7 No ▪ Associate Justice Mariano-Florentino Guellar 2 JI: 3 Q8 No ▪ Associate Justice Kathryn Mickle Werdegar 6 JI: 4 Q9 Yes Frances Rothschild 5 JI: 1 Q: 9 No ▪ Associate, 2nd District, Div. 1 Jeffrey W. Johnson 8 JI: 6 Q:10 Yes 4 JI: 1 Q: 7 No 4 JI: 1 Q: 7 No STATE COURT OF APPEAL JUSTICE ▪ Presiding, 2nd District, Div. 1 ▪ Associate, ▪ Presiding, 2nd 2nd District, Div. 2 Brian M. Hoffstadt District, Div. 3 Lee Anne Edmon ▪ Associate, 2nd District, Div. 4 Audrey B. Collins 5 JI: 3 Q: 7 No ▪ Associate, 2nd District, Div. 4 Nora M. Manella 7 JI: 4 Q: 9 Yes 8 JI: 7 Q: 8 Yes ▪ Associate, 2nd District, Div. 6 Kenneth R. Yegan 8 JI: 7 Q: 9 Yes ▪ Presiding, 2nd District, Div. 7 5 JI: 2 Q: 8 No 5 JI: 0 Q:10 No 3 JI: 1 Q: 6 No ▪ Presiding, 2nd District, Div. 5 Paul A. Turner Dennis M. Perluss ▪ Associate, 2nd District, Div. 8 Laurence D. Rubin ▪ Associate, 2nd District, Div. 8 Madeleine I. Flier JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT ▪ Office 61 Jacqueline H. Lewis 5 JI: 3 Q: 6 No ▪ Office 61 Dayan Mathai 9 JI: 9 Q: 8 Yes ▪ Office 87 Andrew M. Stein 5 JI: 4 Q7 Yes ▪ Office 87 Tom Griego 3 JI: 3 Q3 No How the ratings work: Mr. Huey notes, “We research the candidates carefully. We talk to many on the phone. We have evaluated their rulings, who appointed them, their endorsements and other criteria. . . . The final rating is the average of the candidate’s Judicial Index and Qualifications. For example, if the candidate had a Judicial Index of 8 and Qualifications of 6, their overall rating would be 7. CRAIG HUEY JUDICIAL RATING SCALE JUDICIAL INDEX QUALIFICATIONS Judicial Activist Strict Constructionist Positions Contributions Rulings Statements Unqualified Very Qualified Positions Contributions Rulings Statements Our Voter Guides are available as one-page PDF flyesr on our website: www.EastSanGabrielValleyRWF.org. 4 | VIEWPOINT TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 GENERAL ELECTION VOTER GUIDE: PROPOSITIONS STATE MEASURES CAGOP LAGOP LACFRW HJTA HUEY 1 WATER BOND. FUNDING FOR WATER QUALITY, SUPPLY, TREATMENT, AND STORAGE PROJECTS Yes No No Position No Position No 2 STATE BUDGET, BUDGET STABILIZATION ACCOUNT LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT Yes No No Yes Yes 45 HEALTHCARE INSURANCE. RATE CHANGES. INITIATIVE STATUTE No No No No No 46 DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING OF DOCTORS. MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE LAWSUITS. INITIATIVE STATUTE No No No --- No 47 CRIMINAL SENTENCES. MISDEMEANOR PENALTIES. INITIATIVE STATUTE No No No --- Yes 48 INDIAN GAMING COMPACTS. REFERENDUM --- No No --- No Legend CAGOP = California Republican Party (www.cagop.org) LAGOP = Los Angeles County Republican Party (www.lagop.org) LACFRW = Los Angeles County Federation of Republican Women HJTA = Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (www.HJTA.org) HUEY = Craig Huey 2014 General Election Voter Guide (www.CraigHuey.com). --- = Proposition not shown on website. COUNTY MEASURE P SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, GANG PREVENTION, YOUTH/SENIOR RECREATION, BEACHES/WILDLIFE PROTECTION MEASURE No Recommending a ‘No Vote’ are: ▪ Michael Antonovich, Los Angeles County Supervisor ▪ John G. Carlson, Carlson & Associated ▪ Don Fleming, Businessman ▪ Ricky Gelb, Gelb Group, A Family of Companies, San Fernando Valley ▪ Bishop Henry Hearns ▪ John J. Kennedy, City Councilmember, City of Pasadena ▪ Dr. Christopher Lin, Educator/Businessman/Banker ▪ Dr, Sandra E. Thomas, NAACP State Executive Board ▪ Mike Spence, Councilman, City of West Covina ▪ Melvin Wilson, Mel Wilson & Associates-Realtors California can be fixed! Vote Republican on November 5. October 2014 | 5 Club News: Working Together We Turn Words into Action CARING FOR AMERICA Solving problems through the combined effort of individuals rather than encouraging dependency on government programs. Military Appreciation: We’ll be collecting for our annual Christmas check to the Wounded Warriors project to aid them in their many projects that help the service person and their families. Animal Shelter Comforts: We have been collecting empty prescription bottles for the Medical Department of the Baldwin Park Animal Shelter. These bottles are being recycled so they serve a double purpose. The labels should be removed as the bottles will be relabeled for the sick animals. It has been well received by the Medical Department and our members. The word has spread and the Women’s Club of West Covina gave a large bag. At the beauty shop my operator is telling her customers so they are bringing them in Her husband even got a large bag from his friends! It is great to have people aware of the many areas we help. Stuffed Animals Doing Good: Generous donations of stuffed animals have been used this month for Walk-a-Thon prizes for Potrero School 3rd graders. The Walk-a-Thon raised over $1,200.00 to be used for field trips and special assemblies. Other animals have been distributed to the El Monte Police Station to be used in their detective room to ease the suffering of children waiting for parents. Animals will also be used in Senior Thanksgiving baskets to be taken to seniors in need just before the Thanksgiving holiday. 15 baskets in all will be distributed. Your donations of stuffed animals mean so much to so many people and helps to get the world out that, “Republican Women are wonderful caring people!” Thank you for all you do! Book Donations at Work: Have you heard of “The Little Free Library” in the newspaper or on the internet? Well, your book donations are part of this new way of getting books into the hands of students and people who want to increase their literacy. Your book donations going to Kathleen McPherson’s 3 rd grade class are part of this new trend. The idea is to set out books and allow students to take a book, but they must also leave a book, so there are always books to choose from for readers. Students love sharing books they are done with and getting a new books to love. Thanks to the Republican Women student reading skills are improving. Donations do make a difference. OCTOBER 2014 TOTAL MEMBERS TO DATE: 158 REGULAR MEMBERS Renewals Lifetime New Sub-Total: 6 | VIEWPOINT ASSOCIATE MEMBERS 114 Another Club 5 Male 10 Non-Citizen 129 Sub-Total: Friday 24 Saturday 25 0 29 See details page 1. Republican Center Octoberfest For Information: (626) 919-0864 NOVEMBER 2014 9 20 ESGVRWF Fashion Show and Boutique Monday 3 Friday 7 ESGVRWF Board Meeting 10:00 AM Republican Center, Covina Republican Center Movie Night For Information: (626) 919-0864 Just for Fun? Our Advertisers: They Support Us. We Support Them! October 2014 | 7 FEDERATED www.EastSanGabrielValleyRWF.org First Class | Dated Material 216 S. Citrus St., #56, West Covina, CA 91791 Inside Voter Guides Candidates | Judges | Propositions Our Red, White, and Blue Fashion Show Commentary | Jerri Potras, Editor Happy with the direction California is going? Don’t vote. You will get more of the same. Here is a snapshot of what our politicians are giving us: ▪ Highest cost of doing business in a state.1 ▪ Highest level state sales tax rate -- 7.5%.2 ▪ Sixth highest personal income tax collected --$1,453 —per capita.3 ▪ 7.4 % unemployment rate.4 ▪ Second highest per gas tax (48.7 cents per gallon) 2 California has turned into virtually a progressive Democratic state. ▪ Senate: 28 Democrats 12 Republicans 1 Vacancy ▪ Assembly: 55 Democrats 24 Republicans 1 Vacancy ▪ Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, etc: Democrat If you believe California can and should do better, Vote Republican on Nov. 4. Let’s exercise some commonsense and put some checks and balances back into our State. 1 2 3 4 Top States 2013: Overall Rankings. CNBC.com State and Local Sales Tax Rate: Mid-Year 2014. Tax Foundation.org Facts and Figures: How Does Your State Compare? Tax.Foundation.org Local Area Unemployment Statistics. U.S. Dept. of Labor., Bureau of Labor Statistics. YOU CAN’T FIX STUPID BUT YOU CAN VOTE IT OUT OF OFFICE www.patriotpost.com
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