File - Arrowhead Republican Women

ARW is an organization of Republican
Women of various races, ages and
creeds who believe in the Republican
philosophy of smaller government,
less taxation and more personal
freedom.
O C T O B E R, 2 0 13 N E W S LE T TE R
Guest Speaker—Judy Burges—
Arizona State Senator
Senator Burges was appointed Senator in January, 2012. She served eight
years in the House of Representatives from 2004-2012. Senator Judy Burges
is very highly respected and a true conservative who fights for border security
and is an activist against Agenda 21.
Briarwood Country Club — Wednesday, October 09, 2013
135th Avenue & Meeker Blvd - Sun City West, AZ.
Registration – 10:45a.m. Lunch / Meeting Begins at 11:30am
Note: Briarwood has a dress code that prohibits the wearing of any jeans but since our theme for
October is “Roundup” they are foregoing the enforcement of this rule for this month only.
Reservation Deadline: noon on Friday before the luncheon. Event is for adults only - no children.
October Menu Choices - $20.00
Selection #1: House Salad w/raspberry/ranch dressings, Charbroiled Pork Chop,
Saffron rice, mixed vegetables, fruit cup
Selection #2 - Taco Salad
Assorted Rolls & Butter
Dessert: Lemon Meringue Pie
Beverages: Regular, Decaf Coffee; Iced Tea; Hot Tea, Water
Please make your check payable to ARW, before arriving: NO CREDIT CARDS. Any member canceling beyond the deadline
is expected to pay. Reservations must be received by the Friday prior to meeting. Please make it your responsibility to
respond to ARW email arwlunchrsvp@gmail.com or contact Lezlee Alexander at garthandlee@cox.net,
phone 602-354-5224 if you wish to attend.
Submitted by Bev Bair, ARW Newsletter Editor
ortnnvaz@cox.net -- phone: 623.255.5352
A Message From our President — Bonnie Hochberg
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that about one in eight
women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point during her life? After skin
cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women.
The good news is that most women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. If
you are age 40 to 49, talk to your doctor about when to start getting mammograms and how often to
get them. Women ages 50 to 74 need mammograms every two years. Mammograms can help detect
breast cancer at its earliest stage and enable more treatment options.
Understanding the risk factors associated with developing breast cancer is helpful in knowing
how to potentially prevent it. Age is the most important risk factor for breast cancer. Breast cancer is
more common in women over 60 and is diagnosed less in women under 40. In addition to age, there are
other factors that can increase the risk of breast cancer:
personal or family history of breast cancer
certain breast changes found on biopsy
certain genetic changes
menstrual periods before age 12 or menopause after age 55
having a first child after age 30 or never having a child
long-term use (more than 5 years) of menopausal hormone therapy
dense breast tissue
radiation therapy to the chest before age 30
alcohol use
having taken the drug DES during pregnancy
obesity
lack of exercise
Breast cancer is no longer a death sentence. Talk to your friends, sisters, mothers, and daughters
about early detection. Get your mammograms and perform monthly self-exams. Live long and be
healthy!
Bonnie Hochberg, Three Year Cancer Survivor
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I was absolutely honored to receive the Arizona Capitol Times 2013 Leader of the Year in Public
Policy award at the Phoenician on September 24th! Other award winners included Governor Brewer,
Secretary of State Ken Bennett, and Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio. My award was given in the
Legislative category and was based on my legislation that reforms Arizona’s sales tax system in Arizona.
In more local news, I have decided to introduce legislation that will allow golf car drivers to drive
on the right side of the road whether there are white lines or not. This decision was made after meeting
with the Sun City HOA, PORA (Sun City West’s HOA), County Supervisor Clint Hickman, the Maricopa
County Department of Transportation, the Sheriff’s Department, and the Posse. Sun City Grand’s HOA
was invited but chose not to attend. At the meeting it was determined that the Department of Transportation and the Sheriff’s Department have different interpretations of the law, thus my legislation will
allow golf car drivers to do what they have already been doing for years. My legislation will cover Sun
City and Sun City West along with other age-restricted communities in unincorporated Maricopa
County. The Sheriff’s department agreed to stop giving out citations on this issue until my legislation
becomes law. Prior to that decision, the Sheriff’s department had given out five citations to golf car drivers for driving in the white lined right hand area of the road. I will introduce the legislation in January
2014 when the legislative session resumes. Then I have to convince a majority of the transportation
committee members and at least 30 other legislators in the House and 16 legislators in the Senate to
support my legislation. I may need your help contacting legislators when that time comes since most
other legislators have no idea how important this issue is to Sun City and Sun City West.
I look forward to serving as a Delegate for the Arrowhead Republican Women at the state’s Republican Women’s convention in Prescott. I’m excited to attend.
Ladies, thank you for everything you do not only for Republican causes, but for our community
and nation! You are truly an inspiration.
Please feel free to contact me anytime at 602-926-5413 or DLesko@azleg.gov
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Reminder of AzFRW Biennial Convention — Oct. 24/26, 2013-Prescott
The AzFRW Biennial Convention is scheduled to be held Oct 24, 25 and 26th at the Prescott Resort &
Conference Center. Block of rooms with special rates attached expire Oct 4th but if you still want
to make late reservations at the Prescott Resort call 800-967-4637.
A thank-you from September guest speaker Lisa Benson:
Dear Arrowhead Republican Club – New Friends!
I would like to thank you for having me speak to your group on 9-11. It was such an honor to be
with you, speak with you, meet you and hopefully educate & motivate you on national security issues, on
the 9-11 Anniversary.
Per your request, I have added your name to the weekly (Sunday) newsletter. Watch for it in your
email on Sunday mornings. CHECK YOUR SPAM FILE IF YOU DO NOT SEE IT.
It will be the Sunday broadcast announcement, and the LISA BENSON REPORT on a weekly relevant
national security topic.
My program, Lisa Benson Radio for National Security, airs on KKNT 960 AM ~ Salem Communications ~ on Sunday’s @ 2pm Phoenix time. There is a world-wide audience and I would value your interest
in listening to the program and telling your friends to listen as well.
Only through SEEKING THE TRUTH, SHARING THE TRUTH, and BEING THE TRUTH on the border
issues, national security issues and foreign policy can we stop COMMON CORE CURRICULUM (a national
security issue) and the penetration of an insidious enemy knocking on our doorstep!
Below is my Personal Facebook Page. I encourage all to use Facebook as a tool to gain information
…as social media is the tool that is driving the narrative of our opponents.
Tomorrow, my guest on the air is ERICK STAKELBECK, AUTHOR OF THE BROTHERHOOD.
Please tune in on radio, on computer (www.960thepatriot.com) or with your SMARTPHONE APP to KKNT
960 The Patriot. https://www.facebook.com/Lisaebenson
Lisa E. Benson
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WEAPON OF ECONOMIC DESTRUCTION
By: 3RD Vice President, Jan Martinson
A Senate report this week determined that Obama’s EPA has “pursued a path of obfuscation, operating in the shadows, and out of the Sunlight.” EPA ‘s leadership has abandoned the historic model of
specialized public servant who seeks to fairly administer the law and has instead embraced a number of
controversial tactics to advance a secretive agenda. Obama’s appointees at the EPA are dodging the truth
— furiously working to overhaul our entire culture based on sketchy climate change lies. This rogue political agency is bringing us a new world order. They are operating in the shadows so American citizens will
not know they are handing down draconian regulations, taxes and fines and destroying the economy in
the name of junk global warming science. They are a purely political arm of the Obama administration
carrying out his agenda with absolutely no oversight or Congressional direction….an assault on drilling,
businesses drowning in paperwork. Our citizens are crushed by taxes, and lost jobs. EPA policies discourage energy exploration, buried job creators under red tape, deliberately hid information from the public. I
think they are engaging in environmental terrorism! It is noted that the EPA “has gathered personal information about tens of thousands farmers and the locations of their operations. ”The EPA’s dangerous
renewable fuel standards are also coming our way. The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) mandate requires
that certain amounts of ethanol be blended with gasoline every year. Our fuel demands are decreasing as
ethanol requirements are increasing. This leaves us with bio-fuel blends known as E-15 that will be so excessive they will damage our engines and void our warranties. The E-15 blend can cause serious injury or
death. The automobile industry is warning us that our warranties will be voided because our vehicles can
not handle the new blend! They will be and are using the corn that was meant to feed our families. This is
terrorism which is killing our world and our people. Obama surely is doing a good job of destroying the
America we love.
By Jan Buchkowski, Chairman
The “Caring for America” committee has some new and exciting projects this year! Here is October’s:
“NAILS”. We are only giving you a hint (albeit a pretty big one!), of what it involves. More details will be
given at the meeting. There will be something for everyone!
We are asking the ladies to bring any of the following to our Oct. mtg.:
Paper emery boards (multi. ones in a pkg.),
100% pure acetone remover.
NEW reds, beige, coral, clear, rose, preferred color nail polish all must be new.
Insta–dry nail polish dryer by Sally Hansen
Make-up remover pads.
Nail tattoos – flowers, rhinestones, etc. (The latest styles!)
Vinyl or nitrile (latex-free) gloves (sizes SM and Med)
Q-tips Paper towels Brown/white paper lunch sacks Fragrance-free hand lotion
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By: Lezlee Alexander,
2nd V.-P.
(Membership)
Is everyone ready for another Renewal RoundUp? RoundUp will officially begin with our October
luncheon. This is a special event for our RETURNING members! We’ll offer TWO chances to win a $20 ARW
luncheon in a drawing January 2014 if you renew before December 31. We’ll offer ONE MORE chance for a
free luncheon February 2014 for those that pay their 2014 dues before January 31 – and we’ll INCLUDE all
of those that did NOT win in the January drawing this time! So, if you renew by December 31st, you’ll actually have THREE chances to win (better than waiting ‘til January)!
As part of the RoundUp celebration, your Executive Committee has decided a “theme” party for
our October lunch will be a fun kick-off. A very special dispensation has been granted by Briarwood for this
ONE LUNCHEON – you may wear your NICE jeans or jean skirts to the event! Howdy-do! How about THAT?
So y’all come for some Western fun – bandanas, boots, denim, and hats – plan on a fun time! Applications
will be available at the check-in table – dues are $30 for full membership, $10 for associate membership.
Dues cover club, state, AND National membership!
For those that like numbers, I’m excited to report ARW boasts 130 members right now! WOW!
That includes 15 associate members (thank you for being here!) and 115 FULL members! This number also
includes 21 NEW MEMBERS ready to ROLL! (thank you for taking advantage of our early membership offer
carrying you through the “dark” summer months!)
I need to take a moment to thank your ARW Membership Committee for their hard work and
diligence with a committee project we’ve had running the past few months. Committee members have
been combing “old” membership binders and contacting folks that aren’t currently members – touch
bases, how’ve you been, we miss you, won’t you consider joining us again. These ladies have handled
changed phone numbers and e-mails, even cranky folks, while forging onward and have successfully found
a few of our friends to re-join us! Many thanks, ladies, and CONGRATULATIONS on a job well done!
We wouldn’t have as many new members if it weren’t for YOU, members, bringing your friends
and family to our luncheons! Thank you so much for your support of club activities to be willing to share it
with others. That TOTALLY needs a prize! I’ll be ready for the luncheon to award a SPECIAL prize for the
member that’s sponsored the Most New Members in our new 2014 batch! Yes, I’ll INCLUDE you if you
brought Associate members – very important in the fight for conservative principles as well and valued
members of our club. And we’ll have our usual Most Guests prize at the October luncheon.
See you in October for the ROUNDUP!!
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All dues payments must be accompanied by a
completed registration form which is located on the
next page of this newsletter.
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ARROWHEAD REPUBLICAN WOMEN
2014 APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OR MEMBERSHIP
NAME_________________________________________________________________________
ADRESS____________________________________________CITY_______________________
ZIP CODE + 4 for NFRW________________________
HOME PHONE________________________WORK OR CELL_____________________________
E- MAIL ADDRESS__________________________________(By providing my E-mail, I authorize release of my Email address to ARW, AzFRW and NFRW)
ARW SPONSER___________________________ARE YOU A PRECINCT COMMITTMAN_____
AZ Legislative District #________Congressional District #_______ Supervisory District
#_______Other Political Activities _________________________________________
Committees on which you would like to serve: Please check.
___Accounting
___Fund Raising
___Publicity
___Americanism
___Hospitality/Greeter
___Scholarships
___Awards
___Legislation/Political Education
___Scrapbook/Photography
___Bylaws
___Library/Literacy Project
___Telephone
___Campaign Activities
___Membership
___Youth Projects
___Caring For America
___Newsletter
___Other
Comments:____________________________________________________________
I am a registered Republican in the State of Arizona____________________
PRINT NAME AS REGISTERED_________________________________________________________
DUES: Yearly - $30.00 Full Membership
Associate Member - $10.00 (No voting rights), Men who are registered Republicans may be an associate member.
Women who hold active membership in another Arizona club or who are registered Republicans in another state may be an
associate member.
Name of AZ Club_________________________________City ___________________________________
RENEWAL_______
NEW MEMBER_______
ASSOCIATE______
MEETINGS ARE HELD THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED.
Please return form and check (payable to ARW, Lezlee Alexander, 4345 W Sandra Circle, Glendale, 85308,
602-354-5224
FOR ARW: Date dues were paid________________________ Check #__________Cash_________
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By Lezlee Alexander,
2nd V.-P. (Membership)
President Hochberg has requested my assistance with luncheon reservations, and I’m honored to
be of service. Miss Cindy needed to step down from the position sooner than the change of offices – she
has our MANY thanks for her time and assistance this past year!
As we transition the reservations coverage yet again, we have to remember that just 3 years ago
all reservations were made by PHONE. Now – we’re nearly all on the computer for reservations thanks to
Cheryl and Penny’s efforts while calls continue to be made to some members thanks to the efforts of Reservations Team member Judi Bourd.
A reminder about deadlines – PLEASE help us serve YOU best by having your order and any
GUESTS entered by Friday at 5p the week before the luncheon! The timing of our meeting process doesn’t change – please help us be good guests of Briarwood by helping them to prepare. Briarwood DOES
allow us a FEW late entries, but only 10%. For our typical 50 attendance, that doesn’t leave much wiggle
room. Thank you for helping us to help you!
Hi ARW Members
Just a quick reminder to be sure to let me know who is not feeling well, family member passed or
just going through a rough time. Cards are always welcome from friends and this applies to
members
of AzFRW and NFRW.
Bev Bair, ARW’s newsletter gal had sinus surgery and healed nicely.
Marilyn Sage, ARW’s treasurer, had surgery to remove a large cyst.
Our Past President, Gail Salter and her husband Doug, lost their son recently.
This is a very difficult time for them both and our prayers go out to them.
Cindy Benson, ARW’s Luncheon Chair, and her husband have not been well.
Cindy has had to resign as Luncheon Co-Chair and we wish them a speedy recovery.
Mary Hoyt, a long standing member of Cactus Wren now known as Central Republic
Women of Phoenix, is not doing well and is staying with her daughter in Phoenix.
We wish her the best and our prayers are with her.
Shirley McFerran, Corresponding Secretary
623-322-9336 (Home phone) - 602-803-8635 (Cell) E-mail: shirleymaz@cox.net
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A few photos from last month’s meeting:
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Arrowhead Republican Women
Club Meeting Minutes
Briarwood Country Club—September 11, 2013
Call to Order: President Bonnie Hochberg called the meeting to order at 11:30 A.M.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance: Chaplain Gayle gave the Invocation and State Representative Debbie Lesko led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America.
Guests were introduced and Past President Shirley McFerran was welcomed back after a lengthy absence.
Treasurer’s Report: There were no corrections to the treasurer’s report and it was filed.
Minutes: There were no corrections to the minutes and they were accepted as written.
Ratification Recommendation: Secretary Gayle Salter submitted a recommendation to the members to
ratify an addition to the ARW Standing Rules. The EC Board recommends a one year membership qualification to serve on the Nominating Committee. The rationale being this gives the member the time to
know, and the time to become knowledgeable regarding the qualifications of any member being considered for this position. The members voted to ratify this addition.
Programs: 1st VP Judy Blackburn included State Representative Debbie Lesko as one of speakers for todays meeting, and reminded members that Senator Judy Burges would speak in October.
Membership: 2nd VP Lezlee Alexander advised ARW has a 3rd quarter membership of 93 members. She
was happy to announce that 19 new members have already been signed up for 2014. Those re-joining by
December 31 will be entered in to a raffle for 2 gifts. Those re-joining by January 31, will be combined
with the losers in December for a raffle for 1 gift. Bonnie Hochberg, Cindy Hodgson, Peggy Walmsley,
Anna Morrison and Lois Smith all brought guests.
Members were reminded that October Membership Roundup starts next month and asked members to
wear cowboy hats and scarves if they have them.
Ways & means: 3rd VP Jan Martinson advised those attending the AzFRW Convention in Prescott will
have their $150.00 registration paid by ARW and attendees will turn in a copy of their registration to
Treasurer Marilyn Sage. In addition, a clipboard was passed to sign up to assist at the jewelry table at the
convention.
Lunch was served.
Program: Program Chair Judy Blackburn introduced Consultant Lisa Benson who spoke regarding the
State of our Nation and State Representative Debbie Lesko spoke regarding September 11, 2001
50/50: The 50/50 in the amount of $84.00 was won by Jacklin Taylor.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 P.M.
Submitted by ARW Secretary Gayle Salter
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Approved_______________
Web site Wisdom & Meeting Opportunities
Arrowhead Republican Women 623-547-6776
www.arrowheadrw.weebly.com
www.arrowheadrw.weebly.com
For the latest Arizona Federation of Republican Women (AzFRW)
Information, award forms, information club newsletters, event photos,
candidate profiles:
www.AzFRW.com
For National Political Briefing as well as other information, log onto
National Federation of Republican Women’s web site:
www.nfrw.org
State Republican Party: 602– 957-7770
County Republican Party: 623-977-4532
If you ever are concerned about or want to know the details of any particular bill you can find out at Thomas.loc.gov and get the information.
www.AZGOP.org
www.maricopaGOP.org
www.Thomas.loc.gov
Other Arizona Republican Party meetings:
Legislative District 22 - Contact: www.azld4gop.org or Eric Morganl egmorgan99@gmail.com. Republican
General meeting held every third Monday, at 6:30 PM, Westbrook Village Community Center, Peoria, 85382.
Legislative District 21 - Meets every 3rd Thursday at 7pm Plaza Del Rio Community Center, 13215 N. 94th
Dr., Peoria 85381. Contact Lisa Gray 623-322-5101, lisa@lisagray.com, www.ld9.org.
Legislative District 4 - Meets 2nd Monday of mo., 6pm social, Mimi’s Café, Avondale. Contact Rhonda King
623-640-3742, rhondaking08@gmail.com.
Sun City West Republican Club- President Jan Martinson 623--546-3753 or jlmart15102@aol.com; meetings
first Saturday of each month, 8 AM-10AM, Quail Room of the Foundation Building, 14465 RH Johnson Blvd.
Sun City Grand Republican Interest Group - Meets fourth Saturday of each month, 9AM, Chaparral Ctr.. Pima
Rm. Their email is scg.republicans@grandgop.com. Contact President Dick Mayfield rk.mayfield@cox.net
Sun City Republican Club - Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 7pm, Sundial Recreation Center,
14810 N. 103rd Ave. Contact Lisa Gray, 623.322.5101, lisa@lisagray.com www.SunCityGOPClub.com.
AzFRW Biennial State Convention: Prescott, AZ.; October 25-26, 2013 — see azfrw.com for more info.
NFRW National Convention: Desert Ridge Marriott - Phoenix, AZ. Year - 2015
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2013 ARW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
President
1st V.P.
2nd V.P.
3rd V.P.
Secretary
Treasurer
Mem./Lrg.
Mem./Lrg.
Mem./Lrg.
Parliamentarian
Bonnie Hochberg
623-547-6776
Judy Blackburn (Programs) 623.544.4348
Lezlee Alexander (Membership 602.354.5224
Jan Martinson (Ways & Means) 623.546.3753
Gayle Salter
623.975-0353
Marilyn Sage
623.975-1792
Bev Bair
623.255.5352
Peggy Moore
623-546.7822
Arlene Goldblatt
623-583-7738
Jan Hermsmeyer
623-584-6309
Wigglesbee1@yahoo.com
jblackburn10@cox.net
garthandlee@cox.net
jlmart15102@aol.com
dancer2129@cox.net
MARED1252@msn.com
ortnnvaz@cox.net
dickpegmoore@cox.net
amgold60@yahoo.com
janyh@aol.com
ARW COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Achievement Awards
Americanism
ARW Auditor
Budget Committee
Bylaws Committee
Campaign
Caring For America
Chaplain
Correspd. Secretary
50/50 Drawing
Historian/Photos
Legislation
Luncheons/
Reservations
Newsletter Editor
Parliamentarian
Maricopa RW Publicity
Jan Hermsmeyer
623.584.6309 janyh@aol.com
Debbie Lesko
623-878-9761 Debbie@debbielesko.com
Pat Lutes
623.584.7326 32651.pl@gmail.com
Jan Hermsmeyer
623.584.6309
janyh@aol.com
Jan Hermsmeyer
623.584.6309
janyh@aol.com
2013—Off Election Year — position not required
Jan Buchkowski
623-322-1273 azhotbabe@yahoo.com
Gayle Salter
623.975.0353
dancer2129@cox.net
Shirley McFerran
623.322.9336
shirleymaz@cox.net
Nancy Margaritas
623.322.0108
gmargaritis@cox.net
Dora Sextro
623.214.3959
norbdora@cox.net
Debbie Lesko
623.878.9761
Debbie@debbielesko.com
Lezlee Alexander
602.354.5224
garthandlee@cox.net
Judi Bourd
623.433.9449
zadie3@aol.com
Bev Bair
623.255.5352
ortnnvaz@cox.net
Jan Hermsmeyer
623.584.6309
janyh@aol.com
Frosty Taylor
928.684.1221
frostytaylor@cox.net
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