OUR NEXT MEETING - Malibu Republican Women Federated

BULLETIN
VOL. 24, ISSUE 01
JANUARY 2008
PRESIDENT: ALICE STARR
Website: www.maliburwf.org
MRWF 310.457.8082
OUR NEXT MEETING
Thursday, January 24, 2007 • 11:30am –1:30pm
LOCATION: Gladstone's Malibu Restaurant
17300 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Cost: $35.00 Please RSVP by January 18th to Sally Zamarin
at 310-457-3530 or via email ronssal@verizon.net
DON’T MISS OUR FEATURED GUEST SPEAKER
Satiric Comedian, & Political Commentator-EVAN SAYET
Topic: HOW LIBERALS THINK!!!
Our featured speaker will powerfully articulate the mindset of the modern liberal-his
message must be heard! Starting out as a standup comedian, Evan Sayet was spotted by
David Letterman and offered a spot on a special episode featuring young talent.
Segueing into writing, he was an integral part of “The Arsenio Hall Show,” and then the
very first Creative Consultant on the highly respected “Politically Incorrect with Bill
Maher” (back when Maher was funny). After that Evan wrote and produced the highlyrated special for Discovery’s The Learning Channel called “The 70’s: From Bellbottoms
to Boogie Shoes,” which he perfected into a book for a musical comedy. Evan has even
tried his hand at game shows – as the original writer of the cult classic “Win Ben Stein’s
Money.”
The latest twist in Evan’s career came during the recent Presidential elections when Evan was made
Communications Director in Los Angeles for President Bush. He wrote a number of articles for major
conservative outlets, was asked to offer weekly commentary on KMJ radio and began to deliver his lecture
“Regurgitating the Apple: How Modern Liberals ‘Think’” to an ever-growing audience.
Evan is now one of the Los Angeles area’s most in-demand speakers -- a political pundit recognized as
“brilliant” by Dennis Prager for his take on the unique power of the Judeo-Christian culture, and singled out by
Rush Limbaugh for his explanation of why Liberals lie.
“Evan Sayet is simply the best political comedian working in America today"
-- David Horowitz
“At last I can delight in a show that is genuinely funny." – Larry Elder
Please Come and Invite Guests!
We have a great jewelry vendor, Ronelle Jewelry, who will be attending. Ronelle designs her own
pieces and has an array of beautiful items. Please bring your checkbooks.
All information can be viewed on our new website www.maliburwf.org
MESSAGE
from the
PRESIDENT
Dear MRWF Members,
Happy New Year! I am humbled and honored to
serve as your newly elected president of MRWF.
2008 is a critical year for our club to accomplish
three pivotal goals: increase membership, register
new voters and get out the vote. I am counting on all
of you to rally and give of your time, donations and
vital assistance.
Please join me in expressing heartfelt gratitude to
Sandra McFadden for her two years of exemplary
service as president of MRWF. Her enthusiasm,
dedication and commitment to strengthening our club
are greatly appreciated. I am thankful that Sandra is
remaining on the board as are many other key board
members. Several new executive board members
will be serving in important roles, including
Stephanie Buckley as treasurer, Noel Paasch as cochair of membership, Carol Wallace as co-chair for
programs and Julea Douglass as parliamentarian.
What a team!
I would like to invite all members and guests to
attend our first meeting of the year on Thursday,
January 24. This will be the kick-off of the exciting
campaign season. To get us in the spirit, renowned
satirist and comedian Evan Sayet will talk about
"How Liberals Think." We will also discuss
MRWF's participation in the political process this
election year. Please do not miss this important
meeting at Gladstone's Malibu.
Enclosed is a form to renew your membership. We
also invite you to participate as a sponsor to help
fund a Republican Headquarters in Malibu and pay
for mailings to get out the vote. For those renewing
by January 24, you will be eligible to win a drawing
for a special prize. I encourage you to renew today
and bring a guest to the meeting. All new members
will also be eligible to win a fabulous prize.
Please make one of your New Year’s resolutions to
get more involved in the Malibu Republican Women
Federated. We need you more than ever. Feel free to
call or email me directly with any suggestions for
speakers or programs that you might have. I very
much look forward to working with you.
Warm regards,
Alice
MEMBERSHIP REPORT MARI STANLEY
NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS
It is that time of the year again to renew your
membership. Please complete the enclosed
application and mail your dues today. If there are
any changes to your email or mailing addresses
please indicate on your application.
Encourage friends and family to join!
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
ELEPHANT MEMBERSHIP CIRCLE
Diamond: $500 Platinum: $250,
Gold: $100, Silver: $50
MRWF MEMBER: $35
ASSOCIATE MEMBER: $25
An Associate Member candidate must be a Republican
male or a member of another Federated Club.
STUDENT MEMBER: $20
Please call Mari Stanley at 310.457.9646 or via
Email mari_ellen@yahoo.com for membership information.
Member Spotlight
In Memoriam
Elizabeth “Libbie” M. St. Henri was born in 1924
and passed away November 2007. Libbie was a
beloved and devoted member of the Malibu RWF.
Libbie was a Rensselaer Polytechnic-trained
Aeronautical Engineer. She got married and
purchased a home on Point Dume in 1951. While
pregnant she became a home builder. After raising
two children, she returned to school, received a
degree in Accounting and worked as an accountant
for many Malibu residents. Contributions can be
made to the Diabetes or Cancer Research Centers.
Libbie’s time, dedication and support to MRWF
will be missed. We send our condolences to her
family.
UP IN SMOKE!!
Corral Canyon Fires affect MRWF Members
Three of our members lost their homes in the
Corral Canyon fire over Thanksgiving weekend.
Please keep the following members in your hearts
and prayers: David Swain, Pat Kenney and
Jennifer Grossman.
Winter Reading
Top-rated radio personality Laura
Ingraham is fed up with the rule of the
elites, and POWER TO THE PEOPLE
issues a call to arms-a plea to reinvigorate
our birthright of liberty, to reconnect to our
American heritage, to revive our
commitment to traditional, conservative
principles, and to grow as people by
summoning our moral resolve and living
our faith.
It is Time to Renew!
2008 Membership in the
Malibu Republican Women Federated
Membership Opportunities - Check One:
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$35
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Annual Membership Dues
Silver Elephant Sponsorship*
_______ $100 Golden Elephant Sponsorship*
_______ $250 Platinum Elephant Sponsorship*
_______ $500 Diamond Elephant Sponsorship*
_______ $25
Associate Membership Dues**
_______ $20
Student Membership Dues
* Sponsorship includes annual membership dues (all sponsors will be listed in newsletter)
** For spouses and members of other Federated Women clubs who are registered Republicans
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Please make checks payable to Malibu Republican Women Federated.
Submit this form with your check to: MRWF P.O. Box 164, Malibu, California 90265
Call Noel Paasch at 310-506-4621 for more information or go to www.MalibuRWF.org
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE UPCOMING MRWF LUNCHEON DATES
All Luncheons will be held the fourth Thursday of each month
from 11:30am to 1:00pm unless notified
Feb. 28, Villa Graziadio, Pepperdine
Mar. 27, Villa Graziadio, Pepperdine
April 24, Casa Escobar, Cross Creek Shopping Center, Malibu
May, Spring Fundraiser, TBA
A Retrospective by Lorraine Stalberg
Christmas 2007
Our 2007 Christmas party was a wonderful
afternoon of Pearl Harbor remembrance, veteran-honoring,
and eulogizing Sgt. Bobby Ayres. There was also a feast to
remember, cooked with love by our wonderful members.
There was not a dry eye or an empty stomach in Alice
Scholefield’s beautiful home!
Judge Bruce Einhorn swore in the 2008 Board, and
was then rewarded with a surprise birthday cake for his
December 7th birthday.
Brig. Gen. Michael Teilmann, of military bearing
and orator’s voice, told us about the USO, which he runs at
LAX, right under the “Theme Restaurant” landmark. This
provides a warm, restful shelter, food and goodies for
soldiers between flights. We presented him with a check for
$100 toward his cause. Just back from Guantanamo, he told
Continued from previous column………….
The Army Jr. ROTC from Verdugo Hills HS, under the
direction of Sgt. Rodney Scott, did a beautiful job with the flag
ceremonies. It was touching to see them, on the edge of the Pacific,
looking out toward Pearl Harbor across the water. It made us all
proud to see these stalwart young men do the honors so beautifully.
Harpist Melani Mitton played beautifully, the National
Anthem, then Christmas music; she also sang and played “Memorial,”
which she wrote especially in honor of Sgt. Bobby Ayres. His
“second mother,” Nancy Schellkopf, and his lovely fiancée spoke
about Sgt. Ayres, a Malibu H.S. graduate who was killed by a sniper
in Iraq in September. Then Taps was played by Melani and trumpeter
Ryan Swenson.
Thank you to all the lovely cooks and hard workers who
made this all happen. And a special thank you to those who brought
stuffed animals for the My Stuff Bag Foundation.
us about the soldiers he met who were stationed there.
Chief John McCallum, of the Navy Seabees at Port
Hueneme, told us about the good works he’s coordinating
up there, helping service families who can’t afford
Christmas. We donated $100 to him for that good cause.
We also had Frank LaRosa, president of local Ch. 355
(“The Lost Patrol”), Vietnam Vets of America, who
brought along another Vietnam Vet, Sgt. Hogan, with his
beautiful seeing-eye dog.
Continued on next column……..
NEWS & NOTES
Installation Ceremony & Our Salute to
the troops on Pearl Harbor Day
Installation of the MRWF 2008 Board of
Officers, presided by Justice Bruce Einhorn
From Left to Right: Frank La Rosa, Pres. Vietnam Vets of America;
Alice Starr, Gen. Michael Teilmann & Sandra J. McFadden
j{ÉËá WHO?:
President
Alice M. Starr, 310-506-8391
StarrStrategies@aol.com
Assistant Treasurer
Alice Scholefield
310-457-2826
Past President (Ex Officio)
Sandra J. McFadden
310-907-6073
Parliamentarian
Julea Douglass
310-922-5148
1st VP, Programs
Lorraine Stalberg, 310-456-3133
Carol Wallace, 408-391-6900
2nd VP, Membership
Noel Paasch, 310-506-4621
Mari Stanley, 310-457-9646
Publicity
Val Cigler
310-457-9880
3rd VP, Ways & Means
Sandy Zorn
818-893-9459
Scholarship
Heidi Bernard
310-506-4745
4th VP, Campaigns
Cindy Linke
310-457-4510
Chief John McCallum, Pt. Hueneme Naval
Base, and his 3yr. old son, Jack, joined us
in the festivities.
Finance Chair
Ashley Lewis
310-456-6763
Recording Secretary
Erika Barbaric, 310-454-9355
Sherry Crail, 310-454-3610
Treasurer
Stephanie Buckley
310-506-4082
Bulletin Chair
Dianelle Lacy
310-456-3090
Hospitality
Claire Vopatek, 310-457-7938
Sally Zamarin, 310-457-3530
Communications& Webmaster
Crystal Banning
310-751-2554
UPCOMING EVENTS:
MRWF Board of Directors Meetings:
All meetings at Lorraine Stalberg's home at 11 am
20494 Roca Chica in Malibu 310-456-3133
January 7, February 4, March 3, March 31, May 1
MRWF January Luncheon:
January 24, 2008 Speaker: Evan Sayet
Location: Gladstone’s Restaurant
17300 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
RSVP: Sally Zamarin at 310.457.3530
Upcoming MRWF Luncheon Dates:
Thursday, February 28, 2008 TBA
Other Upcoming RWF Important Dates:
January 1, 2008 Happy New Year
Jan 2nd, Santa Monica RWF
Topic: Ballot Measures & Citizenship Test
Location: Billingsley 11326 Pico Blvd., West LA, CA 90064
RSVP: SMRWF 310.319.0424
January 21, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2008 NATURALIZATION SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
SCHEDULE*
January 10th at 1:30 pm United States District Court,
312 N. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90012
January 18th at 9am, 11:30am & 2: 00pm Quiet Cannon
901 N. Via San Clemente, Montebello, CA 90640
* If you are interested in volunteering to help register new citizens
as they leave the ceremony, The Republican Party of Los Angeles
County brings all registration materials and provides lunch.
Call Francisco at (323) 215-4505 ext. 1000 for more information.
PO BOX 164 • MALIBU CA 90265
www.maliburwf.org
CONTACTS:
COMMENT LINE TO THE WHITE HOUSE:
202.456.1111
PHONE LINES TO THE U.S. SENATE & CONGRESS:
877.762.8762, 202.224.3121
U.S. SENATOR, DIANE FEINSTEIN (D):
331 Hart Senate Office Bldg., Washington DC, 20510, 202.224.3841
11111 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 915, Los Angeles, CA 90025,
310.914.7300
U.S. SENATOR, BARBARA BOXER (D):
112 Hart Senate Office Bldg., WDC 20510, 202.224.3553
312 N. Spring Street, Ste. 1748, Los Angeles, CA 90012, 213.894.5000
CONGRESSMAN HENRY WAXMAN (D-30th):
2204 Rayburn Office Bldg., WDC 20515, 202.225.3976
8436 West 3rd Street, Ste. 600, Los Angeles, CA 90048, 323.651.1040
GOVERNOR ARNOLD SCHWARZENNEGGER (R):
State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814.0001, 213.897.0322,
916.445.2841
STATE SENATOR SHEILA KUEHL (D-23rd):
State Capitol, Room 4032, Sacramento, CA 95814, 916.445.1353
10951 W. Pico Blvd., Ste. 202, Los Angeles, CA 90064, 310.441.9084
ASSEMLBYMEMBER JULIA BROWNLEY (D-41st):
State Capitol, Room 3126, Sacramento, CA 95814, 916.319.2041
6355 Topanga Cyn. Blvd., Ste. 205, Woodland Hills, CA 91367,
818.596.4141
SUPERVISOR ZEV YAROSLAVSKY (District 3):
Hall of Admin., Room 821, Los Angeles, CA 90012, 213.974.3333
LOS ANGELES CO. FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN:
1903 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91506.1797, 714.893.8004,
www.lacfrw.org
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN:
124 N. Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703.548.9688,
www.nfrw.org
CALIFORNIA REPUBLICAN PARTY:
1903 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91506, 818.841.5210,
www.cagop.org
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE:
310 First Street SE, Washington DC 20003, 202.863.8500,
www.gop.com