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Battle Born Bulletin Affiliated with the National Federation of Republican Women MARCH 2012 President’s Message… Maureen M Karas With March comes candidate filing for public office in the state of Nevada. We should know who Republican candidates are for federal, state, county and city offices when we open our Saturday, March 17 th newspaper. Please know that from now until the June 12 th Primary, ARW general membership meeting programs will be dedicated to introducing the candidates to you so that you may make an informed decision at the polls. See programs in this newsletter for more details. Also this month, we have the Clark County Republican Party’s (CCRP) Convention at The Orleans Casino on Tropicana. Those of you stepping up to be delegates to the convention, I would like to say thank you. And those of you who have volunteered to register the delegates, some 3500 of them, I applaud you for your willingness to give of your time and energy. Successful elections require a synergistic process – all hands working together for a common goal. And that goal is making Nevada RED in 2012! By the way, if you have not purchased your RED pin yet, you may do so at the convention. Margaret Helsper will be manning a table for that purpose. Can’t help but plug our 2012 ARW Fundraiser!!! Last, you will want to mark your calendars for the Nevada Federation of Republican Women’s Spring Board Meeting to be held at The Gold Coast Casino on Flamingo Friday, April 20 th and Saturday, April 21 st . This year our two-day agenda will be a little different. Because of the Caucus and Convention, NvFRW Regents were unable to schedule the annual Leadership Training in the first quarter. Instead, this valuable seminar will be held starting at 1:00 PM Friday, April 20 th . Those of you who are new to ARW and those of you wanting to step up in new areas of the club will want to attend this valuable, educational event. Following Leadership will be the special and newly formatted Regents event featuring the Chief Operations Officer for National Securities Technologies, LLC, Mike Butchko. NST is a government contractor responsible for the operations at the Nevada National Security Site. Hear about how Nevada played an integral role in assisting the Japanese with the failure of their nuclear reactor post-tsunami. More information on this may be seen in the NvFRW Newsletter due to come to your email sometime in March. Proceeds from your membership in Regents go to events such as these and leadership training for our members. Mark Your Calendar Mon Mar 5 @ 6pm - 8pm ARW Monthly Board Meeting ------------------------------------------------------------ Sat Mar 10 All Day Clark County Republican Convention @ The Orleans See President’s Message for details ------------------------------------------------------------ Thu Mar 15 @ 5:30pm - 8pm ARW General Membership Meeting, Spanish Trail Judicial Candidates ----------------------------------------------------------- Mon Apr 2 @ 6pm - 8pm ARW Monthly Board Meeting ------------------------------------------------------------ Thu Apr 12 @ 5:30pm - 8pm ARW General Membership Meeting, Spanish Trail Federal Candidates w/ Keynote Dr. Joe Heck Note: this is the 2nd Thu in the month ------------------------------------------------------------ Fri-Sat Apr 20-21 @ Gold Coast Casino NvFRW Spring Board Meeting See President’s Message for details ------------------------------------------------------------ Mon May 2 @ 6pm - 8pm ARW Monthly Board Meeting ------------------------------------------------------------ Thu May 17 @ 5:30pm - 8pm ARW General Membership Mtg, Italian American Club Local and State Candidates Fair ------------------------------------------------------------ FIND THE HIDDEN WORD WIN A FREE DINNER AT THE NEXT MEMBERSHIP MEETING For details see page 7 Nevada Federation of Republican Women Calendar click here

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Page 1: Battle Born Bulletin - March 2012

Battle Born BulletinAffiliated with the National Federation of Republican Women

MARCH 2012

President’s Message… Maureen M Karas

With March comes candidate filing for public office in the state of Nevada. We should know who Republican candidates are for federal, state, county and city offices when we open our Saturday, March 17th newspaper. Please know that from now until the June 12th Primary, ARW general membership meeting programs will be dedicated to introducing the candidates to you so that you may make an informed decision at the polls. See programs in this newsletter for more details.

Also this month, we have the Clark County Republican Party’s (CCRP) Convention at The Orleans Casino on Tropicana. Those of you stepping up to be delegates to the convention, I would like to say thank you. And those of you who have volunteered to register the delegates, some 3500 of them, I applaud you for your willingness to give of your time and energy. Successful elections require a synergistic process – all hands working together for a common goal. And that goal is making Nevada RED in 2012! By the way, if you have not purchased your RED pin yet, you may do so at the convention. Margaret Helsper will be manning a table for that purpose. Can’t help but plug our 2012 ARW Fundraiser!!!

Last, you will want to mark your calendars for the Nevada Federation of Republican Women’s Spring Board Meeting to be held at The Gold Coast Casino on Flamingo Friday, April 20th and Saturday, April 21st. This year our two-day agenda will be a little different. Because of the Caucus and Convention, NvFRW Regents were unable to schedule the annual Leadership Training in the first quarter. Instead, this valuable seminar will be held starting at 1:00 PM Friday, April 20th. Those of you who are new to ARW and those of you wanting to step up in new areas of the club will want to attend this valuable, educational event.

Following Leadership will be the special and newly formatted Regents event featuring the Chief Operations Officer for National Securities Technologies, LLC, Mike Butchko. NST is a government contractor responsible for the operations at the Nevada National Security Site. Hear about how Nevada played an integral role in assisting the Japanese with the failure of their nuclear reactor post-tsunami. More information on this may be seen in the NvFRW Newsletter due to come to your email sometime in March. Proceeds from your membership in Regents go to events such as these and leadership training for our members.

Mark Your Calendar

Mon Mar 5 @ 6pm - 8pmARW Monthly Board Meeting------------------------------------------------------------Sat Mar 10 All DayClark County Republican Convention @ The OrleansSee President’s Message for details------------------------------------------------------------Thu Mar 15 @ 5:30pm - 8pmARW General Membership Meeting, Spanish TrailJudicial Candidates-----------------------------------------------------------Mon Apr 2 @ 6pm - 8pmARW Monthly Board Meeting------------------------------------------------------------Thu Apr 12 @ 5:30pm - 8pmARW General Membership Meeting, Spanish TrailFederal Candidates w/ Keynote Dr. Joe Heck Note: this is the 2nd Thu in the month------------------------------------------------------------Fri-Sat Apr 20-21 @ Gold Coast CasinoNvFRW Spring Board Meeting See President’s Message for details------------------------------------------------------------Mon May 2 @ 6pm - 8pmARW Monthly Board Meeting------------------------------------------------------------Thu May 17 @ 5:30pm - 8pmARW General Membership Mtg, Italian American ClubLocal and State Candidates Fair------------------------------------------------------------

FIND THE HIDDEN WORDWIN A FREE DINNER AT THE NEXT MEMBERSHIP MEETING

For details see page 7

Nevada Federation of Republican

Women Calendarclick here  

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General Membership Meeting, Thursday, March 15th

MEET THE JUDICIAL CANDIDATES

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Mix and Mingle at 5:30pm; Meeting starts PROMPTLY at 6:00pm

Please RSVP by Sunday March 11th to Maureen Karas at [email protected] or 702-233-4884. Spanish Trail Country Club, 5050 Spanish Trail Lanes, Las Vegas, NV 89113

Entrance at the East Gate on Tropicana Blvd, west of Rainbow Blvd. Members $30 and non-members $35; Cash and checks accepted at the door.

Click here for Directions

RSVPs are firm reservations and required for private country club access. No-shows will be billed.

PROGRAMS NEXT 3 MONTHS

2012 Federal CandidatesKeynote: Dr. Joe Heck

General Membership MeetingThursday April 12th

(note: this is the 2nd Thursday in the month)

At Spanish Trail Country Club

Local & State Candidates Fair

General Membership MeetingThursday May 17th

At The Italian American Club

MAY 2012! APRIL 2012

Michelle Anthony                  NLV Township Dept. 1Kalani Hoo                           NLV Township Dept. 1  Amy Chelini                            LV Township Dept. 8 Vincent Ginn                           LV Township Dept. 1 Judge William "Bill" Jansen     LV Township Dept. 5Robert Kurth                             LV Township Dept. 5 Chris Rasmussen                    LV District Court Dept. 20

Also joining us:

Bob Beers, Bob Chinn, Anthony Ruggerio and Ric Truesdell

Candidates for the Special Election in

Ward 2 City Council

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President’s Message.... continuedAnd something new will be added to our 2-day event this year - a Friday evening social complete with cash bar, refreshments and Bunco. Get to meet ladies from some of the other clubs here in Las Vegas, the Rurals and Northern Nevada. This is a great way for all of us to network and learn from each other.

Wake-up to a Continental Breakfast starting at 8 AM Saturday, April 21st,to be followed by the actual Spring Board Meeting starting at 9 AM and running through 4 PM. And speaking of waking up, many of you will want to take advantage of the great rates the Gold Coast has provided for us and spend the night. Make it a “stay-cation”. The Gold Coast recently remodeled many rooms. WOW, the

Asian theme through the corridors and into the rooms is stunning. The tubs have been removed and instead you may walk into a beautiful, oversized shower with those great free-form glass doors. The traditional rooms have also been slightly upgraded with modern bedding and flat screen TVs. Rates are $119 (remodeled) and $99 (traditional) plus a $3 resort fee and tax. Make your reservations now; and, use this special code to get the NvFRW rate: A2RWC04.

You will be seeing more detailed information on the NvFRW Spring Board Meeting in the coming weeks. An “Official Call” should go out sometime in March.

See you next month!

LEGISLATIVE CORNER

Clark County Political Districts (and more)

Click Here  

DATES TO REMEMBERMarch 5-16: Candidate filing in NV

June 12: Nevada Primary Election

August 27-30: Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida

November 6: General Election

At the Boutique ...

Stop by the Boutique for some fun and fantastic jewelry and gifts!

Buy something special for yourself or a friend.

Come early for the best selection!

SUBMIT YOUR 2011 VOLUNTEER HOURS TO ARW!

If you are a full ARW member we’d appreciate your submitting volunteer hours. Right now we are collecting hours for June-December 2011.

What qualifies: Activity A: Campaign, GOP precinct, registering voters, RNC convention. Activity B: All other, such as: travel to/from Board Meeting, Leadership Meeting, attendance or prep activities for NFRW, NvFRW, ARW conventions, serve on ARW committees or gather contributions for committee requests, prep time for ARW committees, listed on page 7 under ARW Leadership Team

How to qualify: Put your hours in an email to Alice Shillock-Clark, [email protected] Provide a monthly total by key activitiy (A &B). You may also go to our website to download the form and send by email or “snail mail” to Alice. Click here for details.

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The Literacy Committee has three needs and requests:

1. Please consider using one small period of time to read to a class in any school or preschool. Contact Molly Governs by emailing [email protected] for some tips and short instructions. It has been brought to my attention that some companies will make small donations to the schools on behalf of employees who volunteer their time reading to our children in schools. Ask your employer if they do this.

2. Donations of new or gently used books for elementary aged school children are needed as gifts to children in elementary schools to start their own home libraries.

3. The ARW has published Literacy Cards (pictured below) with tips to parents and caregivers of young children on enhancing the joys of reading. Teachers, please feel free to ask for these cards also. Once again, contact Molly Governs via email ([email protected]) for large or small quantities of these cards to distribute throughout our Las Vegas community.

LITERACY NEEDS AND REQUESTSBy Molly Governs, ARW Literacy Chair

SUGGESTED

CHILDREN'S

BOOKS

by

AGE LEVELPRESCHOOLERS

k Mother Goose rhymes.k Alphabet books.k Counting books.k Concept books about

everyday objects found in the child's world such as pets, kitchen items, clothes, plants, community helpers, etc.

k Big, bold picture books.k Holiday books.k Books about

transportation and machines.

k Pop-up books.

BABIES AND TODDLERS

k Cloth, cardboard, and colorful books with few words, but colorful illustrations.

k Simple nursery rhymes.k Children's books with photographs.

k Books with few simple words and illustrations of everyday objects.

http://www.activerepublicanwomen-lasvegas.com/

EARLY READERS

k Books with repetition.k Books with easy and new

words for the beginning reader.

k Books to encourage prediction in the story.

k Award winning books such as Caldecott winners.

k Informational nonfiction books.

k Children's magazines.k Books with clear Illustrations.

Presented by the Literacy Committee of

TIPS ON READING ALOUDTO

CHILDREN OF

ALL AGES

SHARE THE

FUN OF

READIN

G

BOOKS!

Presented by the Literacy Committee of

http://www.activerepublicanwomen-lasvegas.com/

GETTING STARTEDk Have a regular time and place to read.k Show the child that books and reading are important.k Let the child help choose the books.k Make sure the child can see the book.k Preview the book before reading it to a child.

WHILE READING THE BOOKk Read at a relaxed pace. k Use a lot of expression. This is the adult's chance to have fun being a funny actor.k Get the child involved. Let the child ask questions about

the book. k Point out something of interest to the child on the page.k Help the child find new words found in the book. k Encourge the child to predict outcomes in the book.k Connect items and situations in the book to real life.

AFTER READING A BOOK TO A CHILDk Ask the child what happened in the book.k Encourage the child to retell the story.k Extend the experience by choosing related books.

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Caring for the American SoldierOur first effort this year, as in years past, is to donate Girl Scout cookies to troops at home and away. ARW will be sending cookie boxes to deployed soldiers and also distributing some closer to home. If you know of a deployed military member or unit that could use a touch of home, please email Diane Welch the information at [email protected] or call her at (702) 373-6522. Likewise, if you know of a struggling military member, family, or unit who may have recently returned from deployment, let Diane know.

We appreciate your generosity !

Diane Welch is ARW’s Caring for the American Soldiers chair

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FIND THE HIDDEN WORD CONTESTWhat’s the Word? …And What’s the Prize?

You have heard about the spoken word, but have you heard about the hidden word? We are running a contest for ARW members only, with some terrific prizes. Since 2012 is such a very important election year to be well informed, and since your Board set priorities this year to increase membership participation, and most especially since our ARW Battle Born Bulletin is award-winning caliber, first prize each month will be a FREE DINNER at Spanish Trails Country Club at our ARW monthly membership meeting (a $30 cash value!) The contest is so easy. All we ask is to read Battle Born and submit your word entry. (Hint: the word will have a patriotic or political meaning.) The word contest comes right from the belly of our newsletter! Here are the details:

1. Read newsletter and make your guess on the word. The Hidden word is a single word (not an expression) and will appear at least five times or more anywhere in the newsletter.

2. One hidden word entry per member per month. The Hidden word must be submitted via email to [email protected]. Subject: ARW Hidden Word Contest.

3. Hidden word entry must be received via email between the 1st and 15th of the month for that month’s meeting. The timestamp of the email will be used to determine if deadline was met.

4. If several people submit correct answer, a winner’s name will be drawn at the ARW meeting of that same month. Winner must be present to win, or another name will be drawn. If no winner is present after five drawings, then we skip the award for one month.

5. Both Full and Associate Members are eligible. ARW Board members are not eligible. But only one free dinner per winner per year.

6. The prize is a free dinner at the next ARW Monthly Meeting of the next consecutive month. You must RSVP and we cannot postpone the award. Other prizes may also be awarded.

Congratulations To ARW Member

BRENDA FLANK !!The "Defender of the Constitution" award is

presented by The Americans for Prosperity Foundation -

Nevada, to individuals in our community that have gone

above and beyond to ensure that the principles set forth in

the Constitution of the United States of America are

passed on to our next generation of Americans.

This award honors individuals who work to

continue educating our youth on these ironclad principles ensuring the continuation of

these ideals, from generation to generation.

Date: Thu, February 16, 2012 Brenda,

Good morning!The parents, students and staff of Kit Carson would like to send a heartfelt 'Thank You' to you and the members of the Active Republican Women for the beautiful art supplies.The Pre-K teacher was in need of the paint sets and paint brushes. What a wonderful surprise for her.The parents are using the sharpies to complete work for the teachers. All of the supplies are 'Great."Again, thank you for thinking about the Kit Carson Family.

Fondly,Sue

Oneta ChristianProject Facilitator/Title 1 LiaisonKit Carson Empowerment School

CONGRATULATIONS PAT HAACK FOR WINNING THE HIDDEN WORD CONTEST IN JANUARY. ENJOY YOUR FREE DINNER AT THE MARCH

15TH MEMBERSHIP MEETING !!

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1854! Republican Party established as the anti-slavery Party and fought to free blacks from ! slavery.1862! President Lincoln announced he would issue a formal Emancipation to abolish slavery ! which resulted in the Juneteenth celebration in black communities today.1863! January 1, President Lincoln signs the executive order Emancipation Proclamation1865! Republican House and Senate pass the 13th Amendment banning slavery and making ! the 3/5ʼs Compromise moot. That compromise counted blacks as 3/5ʼs of a person for ! calculating the total population for the census determining number of US House of ! Representatives and taxes. Democratic President Andrew Johnson vetoes the ! amendment.1866! The Republican Congress overrides President Johnsonʼs veto of the 13th amendment; it ! passes.1866! Republican Congress passes 14th amendment to protect black voting rights; President ! Johnson (Democrat) vetoes.1867! Republican Congress overrides President Johnsonʼs veto and the 14th amendment ! passes.1868! The 14th amendment to the US Constitution was ratified. This amendment ensured that ! all former slaves were granted automatic US citizenship and that they would have all the ! rights and privileges of any other citizen.1868! President Johnson (Democrat) is impeached for saying, “This is a country for white men. ! And, by God, as long as I am President it shall be a government of white men.”1870! Republican Congress created the Department of Justice to safeguard Civil Rights of ! blacks !against the Democrats in the South.1870! The 15th amendment to the US Constitution was ratified. This amendment sought to ! ensure that a personʼs race, color or prior history as a slave would not be used to bar ! that person from voting.1875! Republican Congress passes Civil Rights Act of 1875 granting blacks protection from ! the Black Codes and prohibiting racial discrimination in public accommodations, and was ! the Party of most blacks prior to the 1960”s. Members included Frederick Douglas, ! Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth Booker T. Washington, and Dr. Martin Luther King.1894! Democrat Congress and Democrat President Grover Cleveland join to repeal ! Republicans Enforcement Act (Voting Rights Act), which enabled blacks to vote.1909! On 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincolnʼs birth, black Republicans and womenʼs ! suffragists Ida !Wells and Mary Terrell co-found the NAACP (National Association for the ! Advancement of Colored People).1920! Republicans authored and passed the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote.1922! House passes bill written by US Rep Leonidas Dyer (Republican - Missouri) making ! lynching a federal crime. Senate Democrats blocked passage with a filibuster.1924! Republican President Calvin Coolidge signs bill passed by Republican congress granting ! US citizenship to all Native Americans.1940! Republican Party Platform calls for integration of the armed forces; however, Democrat ! President Franklin Delano Roosevelt refused to order it.1953! Californiaʼs 3-term Republican Governor Earl Warren who was also the 1948 Republican ! Vice-President Nominee and later Chief Supreme Court Justice, wrote the landmark ! decision in Brown V. Board of Education banning segregation of schools. 97 Democrats ! in Congress condemn the judgeʼs decision.1955! Republican President Dwight Eisenhowerʼs Administration bans racial segregation of ! interstate bus travel.

KEY DATES IN CIVIL RIGHTS HISTORY

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1956! Republican federal judge Frank Johnson rules in favor of Rosa Parks in decision striking ! down “blacks in the back of the bus” law. Black civil rights leaders Martin Luther King ! and Ralph Abernathy vote for Republican Dwight Eisenhower for President.1957! President Dwight Eisenhower signs the Republican Partyʼs 1957 Civil Rights Act to ! empower prosecutors and the justice department to obtain court injunctions against ! interference with blacks right to vote.1957! President Eisenhower dispatches the 82nd Airborne to Little Rock, AR to force Democrat ! Governor Orval Faubus to integrate public schools sparking criticism from Democratic ! Senators John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson.1960! President Eisenhower signs Republicansʼ Civil Rights Act of 1960 overcoming the ! 125-hour round-the-clock filibuster by 18 Democrats. This bill introduced penalties for ! obstructing a personʼs right to register to vote and/or vote.1963! Republicans condemn Democratic Sheriff of Birmingham, AL for arresting over 2,000 ! black children who were marching for their civil rights.1963! Democratic Governor George Wallace (AL) defies order by US District Judge Frank ! Johnson, appointed by Dwight Eisenhower, to integrate Tuskegee High School.1964! Republicans condemn 14-hour filibuster against the 1964 Civil Rights Act by Democratic ! US Senator and former Ku Klux Klansman Robert Byrd who served in the Senate until ! his death in 2010. This act was also opposed by most Southern Democratic Senators, ! several of whom were proud segregationists - one of them being Al Gore Sr. ! Democratic President Lyndon Johnson had to rely on Republican Senate Minority ! Leader Everett Dirksen to get the act passed.1965! Republicans pass 1965 Voting Rights Act abolishing literacy tests and other measures ! including the poll taxes that were devised by Democrats to prevent blacks from voting. ! 27% of Democrats voted against the act.1969! Republican President Richard Nixon instituted the first Affirmative Action program with ! the Philadelphia Plan that established goals and timetables.1981! Republican President Ronald Reagan establishes the White House Initiative on ! Historically Black Colleges and Universities to increase black participation in federal ! education programs.1982! President Ronald Reagan signs 25-year extension of 1965 Voting Rights Act.1988! President Ronald Reagan signs Civil Liberties Act of 1988 compensating Americans of ! Japanese decent for deprivation of civil rights and property during WWII internment ! ordered by FDR. The order to rescind FDRʼs Executive Order authorizing internment of ! over 120,000 Japanese Americans was done by Republican President Gerald Ford in ! 1976.1991! Republican President George H. W. Bush signs Civl Rights Act of 1991 to provide ! damages in cases of intentional employment discrimination.1996! Bill authored by Republican US Rep Susan Molinari to prohibit racial discrimination in ! adoptions, part of Republicans” Contract With America, becomes law.

NOTE: Information contained in this document has been taken from two sources:1) “The Democrat Race Lie”, www.black-and-right.com2)National Black Republican Association Newsletter: “Civil Rights History Edition”,

www.NBRA.info3) “They Think Youʼre Stupid”, Author, Herman CainPlease read about Frances Rice, retired Army Lt. Col. and Chairman of the NBRA. Read her article, “Obama Fights Against School Choice For Black Children”. She may be contacted at the NBRA website.

KEY DATES IN CIVIL RIGHTS HISTORY

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DID YOU KNOW THAT ? .......Social Security Cards up until the 1980s expressly stated the number and card were not to be used for identification purposes. Since nearly everyone in the United States now has a number, it became convenient to use it anyway and the message, NOT FOR IDENTIFICATION, was removed

President Franklin Roosevelt, a Democrat, introduced the Social Security (FICA) program. He promised: 1) That participation in the program would be completely voluntary,No longer voluntary 2) That the participants would only have to pay 1% of the first $1,400 of their annual incomes into the program,Now 7.65% on the first $90,000 3) That the money the participants elected to put into the Program would be deductible from their income for tax purposes each year,No longer tax deductible4) That the money the participants put into the independent 'Trust Fund' rather than into the general operating fund, and therefore, would only be used to fund the Social Security Retirement Program, and no other Government program, and, Under Johnson the money was moved to The General Fund and spent5) That the annuity payments to the retirees would never be taxed as income, Under Clinton & Gore up to 85% of your Social Security can be taxed

Since many of us have paid into FICA for years and are now receiving a Social Security check every month you may be interested in the following: ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---- Q: Which political party took Social Security from the independent 'Trust Fund' and put it into the general fund so that Congress could spend it? A: It was Lyndon Johnson and the democratically controlled House and Senate ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ----Q: Which Political Party eliminated the income tax deduction for Social Security (FICA) withholding? A: The Democratic Party ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---- Q: Which Political Party started taxing Social Security annuities? A: The Democratic Party, with Al Gore casting the 'tie-breaking' deciding vote as President of the Senate, while he was Vice President of the US ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---- Q: Which Political Party decided to start giving annuity payments to immigrants? A: That's right! Jimmy Carter and the Democratic Party. Immigrants moved into this country, and at age 65, began to receive Social Security payments! The Democratic Party gave these payments to them, even though they never paid a dime into it! ------------ -- ------------ --------- ----- ------- --------- ----Then, after violating the original contract (FICA), the Democrats turn around and tell you that the Republicans want to take your Social Security away! And the worst part about it is uninformed citizens believe it!

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ARW MESSAGE BOARD

Presidential Approval Index History, by Rasmussen

CLICK HERE

GOP Delegate Tracker

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2012 ARW LEADERSHIP TEAM

OFFICERS:President ! ! Maureen Karas1st Vice-President! Cherie Wood2nd Vice-President! Marty WrightRecording Secretary ! Alice Shillock-ClarkTreasurer! ! Stephanie Reeder

STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS:Achievement Awards! Eleanor MillsAmericanism / Chaplain! Brenda FlankBudget & Finance!! Nancy HambrickBoutique!! ! Judy Ferraro &! ! ! Michele BruceBylaws! ! ! Martha KimpelCampaigns! ! Ellie AhernCaring for America! Barbara AltmanCaring for American Soldiers Diane WelchCorresponding Secretary Christine HallDecorations ! ! Gwen BarrettLegislation! ! Melody HowardHospitality / Historian! Margaret HelsperLiteracy / MELP! ! Molly GovernsParliamentary! ! Kathy SlaughterVolunteer Hours! ! Alice Shillock-ClarkWebmaster & Newsletter! Iris Stone

***NOTE: If you are interested in helping out on any committee or have questions, please contact Maureen Karas via email [email protected] or phone (702) 233-4884

Take the Independence Day Test and check your knowledge of the law

Click Here

To check that your voter registration is correctly

reflected in Nevada voter system

CLICK HERE

Did you find this month’s Hidden Word yet? (see contest rules on page 5)

WHAT A CONTRAST !!

VISIT ARW’S WEBSITE click here FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @ARWLVEMAIL US AT [email protected]

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ARW is now accepting ads for this newsletter.  The price list for the ads is as listed below:$100.00 Business card size$150.00 1/4 page$200.00 1/2 page$250.00 full pageThe price list is for a full year.  Candidates who would like to place an ad for a short period of time will be pro-rated.  Anyone interested in placing an ad or has any questions may contact Chris Hall at 254-2688 or [email protected]

___________________________________________________________________________________

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ARWʼs Monthly Membership Meeting" February 16th, 2012

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Lincoln Day Dinner at the Venetian" February 25th, 2012

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NvFRW REGENTS 2012 Take Back America, 2012

NvFRW Regents are members and friends who step up to a higher level of membership and commitment to the mission and goals of our Nevada Federation. Your generous annual donation of $100 is the financial backbone and educational arm of NvFRW. Participation in the Regents program will insure that our Federation grows with pride in our in numbers, leadership strength and accomplishments.

Regents funds provide the capital needed to keep membership affordable to all our clubs. Your generosity is vital to the continued growth of NvFRW. Join today and support the following activities:

• Leadership TrainingThis valuable training is sponsored by NvFRW Regents each year in both the North and South to provide leadership guidance to all club officers and interested members. Leadership materials have been developed by your Executive Officers and are provided by Regents funding to all Leadership participants.

• Campaign Management SchoolsRegistration fee assistance for NvFRW member candidates and NvFRW attendees.

• Grants and Assistance- NvFRW Board may allocate grants to coalition groups from Regent funds.

• Special projects approved by NvFRW Board of Directors.

• Hospitality ReceptionsRegents host receptions at NvFRW Board Meetings and Biennial Convention in appreciation for the wonderful support provided by members who have made this program possible.

• Scholarships previously funded by Regents will now be funded by NvFRW "Jo Marshall Scholarship Opportunity Drawing" allowing ALL contributions to the Regents program to benefit NvFRW membership growth.

Name Club ________

Address _______

City State Zip _______

Phone E-Mail _______

$100 Yearly dues enclosed New Member Renewal _______

Include my husband (additional $100) (Name) Amount enclosed _______

Make checks to NvFRW and mail to: Kay Butchko, 2012 Regent Chair 702-645-1840 [email protected] 5155 Blissful Valley Cir Las Vegas NV 89149 Thank you for supporting Regents!

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Active Membership Rocks!!!

For 2012

“Join Today and Get Active”

Welcome New Full Members: Michelle Anthony, Rosemary Maniscalco, Sheila Schwartz, Bernadette Anthony, Patty Sheperd

Welcome New Associate Members: JoAnn Schoch, Tony Wright, Stavros Anthony,     Kevin Cass, Sandra Frank, Kenneth Small

Totals: 94 Full Members

56 Associate Members

A SPECIAL WELCOME to our NEW members!

Another big THANK YOU to all the members who continue renewing their memberships!

Thank you ladies for making Active Republican Women of Las Vegas your club of choice!

If you have any questions about ARW membership contact Marty Wright at [email protected] or (702) 233 3995

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ACTIVE REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF LAS VEGAS (Nevada) is a women’s political organization, bringing together women to positively impact the direction of our state and our nation. We come together as

a collective force advancing the Republican Party and WOMEN through political access and participation.

ACTIVE Republican Women Membership Application 2012

Annual Dues--Check One: *New _________ Renewing __________ Member since: ________/_________

Member ($30) ___ Associate ($15) ___ (If already a regular member of another club or men only)

NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

(As it appears on Voter Registration – Must be a Registered Republican to join)

ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

CITY and STATE: ____________________________________________________ ZIP: __________________

PHONE NUMBER: _________________________ CELL NUMBER: _________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________

BIRTHDAY: ___________/____________ Month Year

*Referred/Sponsored by: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I am a registered Republican and I will support and work for the election of Republican Candidates for office and encourage loyalty to the Republican Party

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Please make check payable to Active Republican Women and mail to: Marty Wright-Membership V.P. 889 So. Rainbow Ste. #146, Las Vegas, NV 89145

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