September

Battle Born Bulletin

We Are Active Republican Women of Las Vegas

We ARE Dedicated to Republican Party Values

We RESPOND to the needs of our State & Country

We WILL Make a Difference

M EM BER OF N AT I O N AL F ED ER AT IO N O F R EPU BLI C AN W OM EN

M EM BER OF N EVAD A F ED ER AT IO N O F R EPU BLI C AN W OMEN

2013

Mari St. Martin, Barbara Altman, Max Gans, Cherie Wood, Gary Wood

Our Mission

Active Republican Women (ARW) 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.

Published 12 times during the year on the 1st day of each month.

Newsletter Contact: Annette Barnes — albarnes2550@gmail.com

Active Republican Women of Las Vegas

889 So. Rainbow Ste. #146, Las Vegas, NV 89145 www.ARWLV.com ARWLV@ymail.com

Battle Born Bulletin

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CALENDAR

Mon Sep 9 @ 6pm - 8:30pm

ARW Monthly Board Meeting

Thurs Sep 12 @ 5:30-8pm

ARW General Membership Meet-

ing, SpanMembership Drive —

Bahama Breeze

Mon Oct 7 @ 6pm - 8:30pm

ARW Monthly Board Meeting

Thu Oct 17 @ 5:30pm - 8pm

ARW General Membership Meet-

ing, Spanish Trail

President’s Message...Cherie Wood

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As you all know, our long awaited Villas & Vineyards Fundraising trip to the

Getty Villa, Santa Monica Pier and the beautiful wine country of Paso Robles was

last weekend. Twenty of us embarked on a luxurious brand new coach for a

very early morning ride to LA all the while dining on delicious quiche, fruits,

mimosas and engaging conversations. Our driver Rick of LD Tours, was such a

delight and as all of us would agree--very easy on the eyes!! The Getty museum

was enthralling, housing so many historical artifacts--truly a sight to see. Early

dining on the Santa Monica Pier--namely Marisol's for Margarita's and Mexican

food for some of us--was a delight, as well. The southern California weather was

just as it always is supposed to be--beautiful! The 3 hour ride to Paso Robles was

pleasant enough whether some watched movies or just watched the beautiful

scenery as we drove along the coastline in the quiet comfort of our coach. Soon we

would all be sound asleep in our rooms, looking forward to another fun-filled day

touring Hearst's Castle, enjoying the wines of several local vineyards and or

exploring the many activities of the Olive Festival in town. However, as you will

read in the accompanying letter, one of our members experienced a medical

emergency that would bring all of us a little closer and retrospective of how

fortunate we were to be in Paso Robles, CA when help was in need. We are all very thankful that our dear

friend fully recovered. Thank you all for your caring thoughts and actions on her behalf. And I'm so grateful to

be a part of this great club! Mo, take it from here........

Continued on Page 5

**Save the Date**

Dancing with the Troops

October 24th, 7pm to …

Italian American Club

Tickets $30—$100

FUNDRAISER

ARW Programs September 12: Membership Event @ Bahama Breeze October 17: Mark Hutchison November 21: Douglas Bradford

Annual Membership Drive

Sail Away to Bahama Breeze for our annual Membership Event We will hear from Michael McDonald, Chairman of the Nevada Republican Party & Dave McKeon, newly

elected Chairman of the Clark County Republican Party. We’ll enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres & a cash bar.

Take this opportunity to ask our local & state party leaders about plans to turn Nevada Red?

General Membership Meeting—September 12th

Mix and Mingle at 4:30pm; Meeting starts PROMPTLY at 5:00 pm

Please RSVP by Sunday September 8th

Chris Hall, 702-254-2688 or Priscilla Campbell, cillajeffy@embarqmail.com

Bahama Breeze, 375 Hughes Center Dr, Las Vegas NV 89146

(Corner of Flamingo & Paradise)

Members $30, non-members $35; Cash, checks, credit cards accepted at the door.

Or pay in advance Specify dietary restrictions in Special Instructions

RSVPs are firm reservations. No-shows will be billed.

U P C O M I N G

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October 2013

Senator Mark Hutchison will discuss his

freshman legislative session and his recently

announced campaign for Lt. Governor.

You won’t want to miss it!

November 2013

Special Events

SAVE THE DATE!! November 1st

“Bunco Bash”

Hosted by Michelle Bruce

Doug Bradford, USO Las Vegas Center Director &

Marianne Wojciechowicz, USO Programs Manager

will recap our “Dancing with the Troops” event and

share upcoming USO events & updates.

President’s Message Continued from Page 3…

August 20, 2013

Dear People:

Recently, twenty members of my club, Active Republican Women of Las Vegas, spent a weekend in Paso Robles on the final

leg of our Villas & Vineyards bus tour. While there, one of our members experienced a serious medical emergency.

Fortunately, she is fine now, but for a couple of days we just did not know how this was all going to end.

Late one night, I called your 911 for help. In a matter of minutes, your Emergency Medical Service arrived and went to

work. Soon we were all on our way to the Twin Cities Community Hospital. Not having any transportation of our own,

another lady and myself ended up riding to the hospital in the back seats of a fire truck.

Upon arrival at the hospital, emergency staff immediately tended to the patient. Although it was very late and chilly in the

hospital, it wasn’t long when the hospital administrator on duty brought us two warmed blankets. She asked if we wanted

water, or if there was anything she could do for us. My friend and I were so comforted by her and all of the hospital staff.

This caring and concern for our well being continued through night. When it came time to return to the hotel, a policeman in

the area arrived to take us.

Later in the day, staff at the Black Oak Best Western where we were staying transported our member’s luggage and glasses

to the hospital. They also resettled our patient’s roommate into another room to make her more comfortable.

I cannot remember a time when I have experienced an entire community coming together to help strangers. I want to say

thank you to your EMS team, thank you to the Fire Department and to the Police Department. Thank you to everyone –

staff, doctors and nurses – at the Twin Cities Community Hospital. And finally, a big thank you to the staff of the Black Oak

Best Western for taking care of our group like we were their family.

Residents of Paso Robles and Templeton should rest well knowing their emergency first responders are top notch. And,

tourists wanting to have a wonderful vacation in wine country should put Paso Robles on their list. The hospitality could not

be better.

I know I speak for our entire club – thank you for jobs well done!

Maureen Karas

Active Republican Women of Las Vegas

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Thank You!!!

"I wanted to express my sincere appreciation to those of you who sent cards and the

beautiful floral/plant arrangement to us after my husband's brother's death. Rowen "Del"

Wood was only 49 and left behind a wife of 22 years, 3 children, 7 grandchildren and

a multitude of close friends and customers in his small town of Lebanon, Missouri. One

of those customers, the Holiday Inn Express, when learning his family from Las Vegas was

coming in for the funeral, gave all of us complimentary rooms for the three days we were

there. He made a such a difference with his customers and this was the least they felt could

be done in his honor. Losing a sibling is very hard. I lost my youngest sister when she was

just 47, 2 1/2 years ago. Del was the youngest in Gary's family, too. While his sudden

death left the whole family grief-stricken, the saddest part was watching his 5 young

grandsons ages 5 to 12 standing together at his casket crying and touching him as they said their

goodbyes. The obvious impact Gary's little brother made on those boys and 2 little toddler girls makes you

realize what is truly important in this mortal world. Rowen "Del" Wood made a difference in those

children's eyes and with so many others. He will truly be missed."

Cherie Wood

Paid for by Committee to Elect Mark Hutchison

SAVE THE DATE

PLEASE JOIN

GOVERNOR BRIAN SANDOVAL AND

MARK HUTCHISON WITH SPECIAL INVITED GUESTS

SENATOR DEAN HELLER*

CONGRESSMAN JOE HECK*

FOR A RECEPTION BENEFITING

COMMITTEE TO ELECT MARK HUTCHISON

RED ROCK CASINO RESORT SPA

11011 W CHARLESTON BOULEVARD

LAS VEGAS, NV 89135

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2013 6:00 P.M. TO 7:30 P.M.

PLEASE RSVP TO TREVOR MACALUSO AT 702-242-1414 OR TMACALUSO@OCTOBERINC.ORG

OR KATE SZAFRAN AT 702-242-1414 OR KAS@OCTOBERINC.ORG

Contributions to Committee to Elect Mark Hutchison are not deductible for federal tax purposes.

*Senator Heller and Congressman Heck seek only federally permissible contributions from sources consistent with federal

regulations, subject to federal limits and prohibitions

Literacy...Molly Governs

Since we live in and Information Age & society it is important to be responsible citizens and users of all types of

information. The chart below has be posted in the Battle Born Bulletin before, but with the start of a new school

year it is presented here for both students and educated adults to draw upon when obtaining information from dif-

ferent sources.

USO Wish List COLLECT TRAVEL-SIZED CONTAINERS OF ITEMS BELOW; BRING TO THE ARW MONTHLY MEETING.

DROP THEM INTO THE USO BAG. WE WILL DELIVER THEM TO USO LAS VEGAS ON BEHALF OF ARW

Caring for American Soldiers… Patricia Derrick

HEALTH-CARE PRODUCTS FOOD MISC. NECESSITIES Vaseline Petroleum Jelly *Eye Drops *Deodorant *Sunscreen SPF 30 or higher

Hand and Body Lotion Moisturizing Lotion *Toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss

*Chapstick

*Wet Wipes Foot Powder Rewetting Solution for contacts

Tampons w/applicators for gun barrels

*Shaving Cream Disposable Razors (twin blade)

Chafing Cream Kleenex Individual Packages Chafing Paste Shower Gel *Hand Sanitizer *Talcum Powder Shampoo Conditioner Ear Plugs Toothbrush containers Sewing Kits Q-tips

*Slim Jims,

*Beef Jerky,

*Power Bars,

*Granola Bars

Hard Candy: jolly ranchers, Lifesavers, etc. *Gum Instant Oatmeal

*Sunflower Seeds & Nuts;

Cans of nuts (with pop top)

Single serving packets of: tea, lemonade, Gatorade, hot chocolate, apple cider, coffee, Kool Aid etc Small packages of Seasoning: mustard, hot sauce, ketchup, salt, pepper) Individual packets: tuna, chicken salad, Tuna Packets Canned Meat: Vienna Sausages Cocktail Franks, SPAM, etc.

Cases of Bottled Water

Cans of Fruit (with pop top) Microwave Popcorn

Travel Games

*SOCKS White cotton tube

*Batteries (AA, AAA,C,D) Patriotic “Thank You” Cards

support notes

Small Paint Brushes

Stationary, envelopes, pens

Magazines: Car, sports, Health & Fitness, Readers Digest Quaker Oat Bars

*Salted Peanuts

Care Package Postage" costs approx. $14 to mail overseas

Fruit Roll Ups

Crossword Puzzles

Word Search

Puzzle books

Playing Cards

Video Games: Travel Games Chess, Checkers *Hand Warmers to put in gloves and boots

USO DANCE: Dancing with the Troops

This dance is a Benefit for USO of Las Vegas, Nevada

Scheduled Date for Dance: Thursday Oct 24, 2013 7-11 pm

Italian American Club

2333 E Sahara Ave Las Vegas, NV 89104 702-457-3866

Caring for American Soldiers...Patricia Derrick

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Caring for America...Barbara Altman

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We will be having a Liberty Day Event with Marion Cahlan-Edison Elemen-

tary School on Tuesday, September 17 at 10:00am . Our speaker will be Richard

Scotti who will be running for District Court Judge. The children will be able to ask

questions and we will be having an essay contest. We will be giv-

ing out first, second and third prizes to the winners and all the

children will be given certificates of participation. I hope some

of our ladies will plan on attending as we will be discussing the

Constitution.

The School address: 2801 Fort Sumter Drive, North Las Vegas,

NV. 89030

Telephone: 702-799-7103

THE FASHION WORLD AND ICLV ARE COMING TOGETHER TO END

HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN LAS VEGAS.

The International Church of Las Vegas will be the site for the 3rd Annual Fashion Show and Dessert Tasting, “Cultivating

Beauty”, on Friday September 27, 2013. This city wide event will showcase clothing from local retail stores, as well as per-

formances by the Sun City Aliante Steppers and recording artist Beth Williams. Euphoria Institute is sponsoring all hair/

make-up needs for this year’s event. It is guaranteed to provide a night of enjoyment for everyone. This elegant evening

will be held at 8100 Westcliff Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89145. Table Seating Tickets are $20.00 per person, the doors open at

6:30pm. The event begins at 7:00pm. Proceeds will benefit many local nonprofit organizations including the Dream Center

Las Vegas and the Walter Hoving Home, in their efforts of prevention and awareness of Human Trafficking in Southern

Nevada and directly help both women and children out of this industry. Tickets can be purchased by visiting the Interna-

tional Church of Las Vegas website.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

For additional information contact:

LaCheyva Edmonis, Fashion Show Director

Telephone Number: (702) 242-2273 Fax Number: (702) 673-4771

Tickets can be purchased at www.iclv.com

INTERNATIONAL CHURCH OF LAS VEGAS 8100 Westcliff Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89145 Phone (702) 242-2273 Fax (702) 673-4771

Press Release Contact: LaCheyva M. Edmonis

Phone: (702) 673-4732

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

9 A.M. PDT, July 10, 2013

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Nevada Federation of Republican Women

Women=Results Committee Presents

“Candidate and Worker Bees” Workshop

As presented by:

The Leadership Institute of Washington DC

Open to all Republican Women

Topics include: Deciding when to run, organizing a staff, raising funds, public speaking, and

much more.

The cost is $25.00 and includes lunch

In the North the workshop is: 9 am to 4 pm on Friday, November 1, 2013

At ‘The Bosma Group’ Office, 401 Ryland Street, Reno

In the South the workshop is 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday, November 2, 2013

At the Spiedini Restorani, in the Marriott, 221 N. Rambart, Las Vegas

For information contact: Sherry Dilley, sherrydilley@charter.net

Or Linda Colavechio, lrcal1@aol.com

Space is limited for both events so please register early.

Make check out to NvFRW and mail with the form below to:

Linda Colavechio, 1288 Kimbles Way, Gardnerville, Nv 89410

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Name (print) ____________________________________ Amount included $_______

Phone number or email contact ___________________________________________

Event location you will attend: Las Vegas or Reno (circle one)

Any special meal requirements? __________________________

Are you a club member? Yes / No (circle one) If yes, which club?__________________________

Club membership is not required to attend

Additional persons may be listed on the back

Membership Corner

Hi Everyone,

We welcome all new MEMBERS TO ARW.

We are very excited about the upcoming new year. Election years are busy, exciting and

very rewarding, knowing that we have done all we can to make our Community and

Country strong in Liberty and Justice.

Our Membership drive for this next year officially starts with the September Meeting at

the Bahama Breeze. See flyer on page … for Date and Time. Early time for the Happy

Hour is Scheduled.

All non-members that come to the membership meeting and register for membership

will receive their 1st year Membership free. All current members that wish to renew

membership can also do that at the September meeting. I will have a little gift for those

who renew at the Bahama Breeze

I am looking forward to a great year with 100% renewal of membership. Let’s all join

together to get the JOB done.

DON’T LET YOUR BUSY SCHEDULE STOP YOU FROM DOING WHAT YOU ARE

PASSIONATE ABOUT. LET US BE THE CLUB IN LAS VEGAS THAT HAS 100%

PARTICIPATION.

Thank you all:

Sincerely,

Stephanie Reeder – V.P. Membership

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ACTIVE REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF LAS VEGAS (Nevada) is a women’s political organization, bringing together women to positively im-

pact 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 2013

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: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

*Please indicate if you’d like a name badge for an additional $10.00 Yes ____________ No____________

I am a registered Republican and I will support and work for the election of Republi-can Candidates for office and encourage loyalty to the Republican Party. _____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Signature Date Please make check payable to Active Republican Women and mail to: Stephanie Reeder-Membership Vice-President; 889 So. Rainbow Ste. #146, Las Vegas, NV 89145

Visit our website: http://.arwlv.com

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ARW Editorial Page Visit ARW’s Website: http://ARWLV.com

or Click Here

Find us on Facebook: ARWLV

Follow us on Twitter: ARWLV

Email us at ARWLV@ymail.com

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Part I ....... A. Back off and let those men who want to marry men, marry men. B. Allow those women who want to marry women, marry women. C. Allow those folks who want to abort their babies, abort their babies. D. In three generations, there will be no Democrats. I love it when a plan comes together!

Part II: 10 Poorest Cities in America and how did it happen? City, State, % of People Below the Poverty Level 1. Detroit , MI 32.5% 2. Buffalo , NY 29.9% 3. Cincinnati , OH 27.8% 4. Cleveland , OH 27.0% 5. Miami , FL 26.9% 5. St. Louis , MO 26.8% 7. El Paso , TX 26.4% 8. Milwaukee , WI 26.2% 9. Philadelphia , PA 25.1% 10. Newark , NJ 24.2% What do the top ten cities (over 250,000) with the highest poverty rate all have in common?

Part III: "You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down. You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred. You cannot build character and courage by taking away peo-ple's initiative and independence. You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves." ~ Abraham Lincoln **************************** "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by let-ting the government take care of him had better take a closer look at the American Indian." ~ Henry Ford

**Detroit , MI (1st on the poverty rate list) hasn't elected a

Republican mayor since 1961

**Buffalo , NY (2nd) hasn't elected one since 1954

**Cincinnati , OH - (3rd) since 1984

**Cleveland , OH - (4th) since 1989

**Miami , FL - (5th) has never had a Republican mayor

**St. Louis , MO - (6th) since 1949

**El Paso , TX - (7th) has never had a Republican mayor

**Milwaukee , WI - (8th) since 1908

**Philadelphia , PA - (9th) since 1952

**Newark , NJ - (10th) since 1907

Einstein once said, 'The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.' It is the poor who habitually elect Democrats .. yet they are still POOR.

Brilliance in Three Parts. . .

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Leadership Corner...Alice Shillock-Clark

2013

ARW LEADERSHIP TEAM

OFFICERS: President Cherie Wood 1st Vice-President Diane Welch 2nd Vice-President Stephanie Reeder Recording Secretary Kristene Fisher Treasurer Priscilla Campbell Immediate Past President Maureen “Mo” Karas STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Achievement Awards Eleanor Mills & Alice Shillock-Clark Americanism Barbara Altman Budget & Finance Nancy Hambrick Boutique Judy Ferraro & Michele Bruce Bylaws Martha Kimpel Campaigns Melody Howard Caring for America Barbara Altman Caring for American Soldiers Patricia Derrick Chaplain Kristene Fisher Communication/Public Relations Jennifer Barrier Corresponding Secretary / Advertising / Promotions Christine Hall Decorations Gwen Barrett Fundraising Maureen “Mo” Karas Hospitality / Historian Margaret Helsper Leadership Alice Shillock-Clark Legislation Melody Howard Literacy / MELP Molly Governs Newsletter Annette Barnes Parliamentarian Kathie Slaughter Volunteer Hours Alice Shillock-Clark

***NOTE: If you are interested in helping out on any com-mittee or have questions, please contact Cherie Wood via email lvcsw@yahoo.com or phone (702) 480 7151

Be sure to stop by the Boutique before the event begins for the best selection!

We have some GREAT buys at a tiny price!

Pick up an accessory for yourself or someone you know.

Also, ask about our clearance items.

A leader for the day… Each in her own way… If you wish success in life, make perseverance your bosom friend, experience your wise counselor, caution your elder

sister, and hope your guardian genius. (Addison)

_________________________________________________________________________________ ARW ADVERTISING BOARD

ARW is accepting ads for our newsletter Get your business noticed! Great Prices! $100.00 Bus. card size $150.00 1/4 page $200.00 1/2 page $250.00 full page Advertising pricing is based on full year. Pricing for half-year or quarter-year available upon request. To place an ad or if you have questions please contact Chris Hall at 254-2688 or chrisbmw12000@yahoo.com

Get your business noticed by your fellow ARW members

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Red, White & Blue Gala — July 13

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Congressman Joe Heck

Sonny Reeder, Virginia Finnegan Stephanie Reeder,

Priscilla Campbell, Jeff Campbell

Alice Clark, Michelle Fiore, Eleanor Mills

Piers Tueller, Cary Hutchison, Senator Mark Hutchison

Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Cherie Wood

Wayne Root, Stavros Anthony Silent Auction Table

Nancy & John Hambrick Mo Karas & Kevin Cass Victoria Seaman, Niger Innis, Julie Herford,

Special Friend

Barbara Riolo, Michelle Bruce

ARW’s Membership Meeting—August 15

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Judy Ferraro, Gwen Barrett

Alice & Bob Clark

Gwen Barrett, Judge Michael Villani

Special Friends from Spring Mountain

Republican Women

Judge Valerie Adair, Judge Michael Villani,

Sue Lowden

Kristine Fisher, Kay Butchko, Gudren Fruehling

Sue Lowden, Diane Welch, Chris Hall

Sherm Fredrick

Diane Welch, Sherm Fredrick

I am a Republican because…

I believe the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person’s

dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored.

I believe in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless of

race, creed, sex, age or disability

I believe free enterprise and encouraging individual initiative have brought this na-

tion opportunity, economic growth and prosperity.

I believe government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow individuals to

keep more of the money they earn.

I believe the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those criti-

cal functions that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations and

that the best government is that which governs least.

I believe the most effective, responsible and responsive government is government

closest to the people.

I believe Americans must retain the principles that have made us strong while de-

veloping new and innovative ideas to meet the challenges of changing times.

I believe Americans value and should preserve our national strength and pride

while working to extend peace, freedom and human rights throughout the world.

Finally, I believe the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating these ide-

als into positive and successful principles of government.

Active Republican Women of Las Vegas

889 So. Rainbow Ste. #146, Las Vegas, NV 89145 www.ARWLV.com ARWLV@ymail.com