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Oct 2018 Vol. 16 No 08 Club No 14311053
The official publication of the Riverside Republican Women, Federated
PRESIDENTCharlotte Johnson
951 780-2350
1ST VICE-PRESIDENTKathee Cowieson
Marion Peterson
2ND VICE-PRESIDENTMEMBERSHIP
Jacquie Bell 951 683-3416
3rd VICE-PRESIDENT
4TH VICE-PRESIDENT
Vicki Phillips
TREASURERCoralee Gaytan
NEWSLETTER
Billie J Payne
RECORDING SEC
Eileen Phillips
909 437-5534
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Coralee Gaytan
IMMEDIATE PAST
PRESIDENT
Ruth Harriss
MEMBERSHIP: To join or renew your membership in RRWF
please contact Jacquie Bell, 951 683-3416, [email protected] or on our Website http://www.riversiderepublicanwf.org
Disclaimer: Some articles in this newsletter are the opinions of the writers
and should not be construed as those of RRWF
TIME: 11:30 a.m. PLACE: Victoria Club
COST: $26.00 ($27.00 Credit Card) 2521 Arroyo Dr., Riverside, CA
Please bring a guest. Gentlemen are welcome.
Reservations Are Necessary to ensure sufficient seating and food.
Please call Coralee Gaytan at (951)776-4333
or email at [email protected] Deadline Tues., Oct 16th
If you leave a phone message please state your name and phone
number clearly ---- Email reservations preferred.
ALL email and phone reservations will be confirmed by Coralee.
Facebook: RiversideRepublicanWF
The RRWF Reporter
The RRWF Reporter is the official
publication of the RRWF (Riverside
Republican Women Federated). It is
designed to provide members with
information about the federation,
Republican Party efforts, legislative
activities and other issues relevant to
women in politics and leadership positions.
LAYOUT EDITORBillie J Payne
951 289-9391/[email protected]
Friday, October 19th
Karen Spiegel Eric Linder
Candidates for County Supervisor District 2
Members,
We will be distributing our dictionaries in a few more weeks. For those of you who are new to our
Club or at least new to the Dictionary Project the following article will give you a history of this
remarkable activity.
The Dictionary Project; Why It Is Such A Worthwhile And Successful Project.
Literacy is crucial to the economic success of any country. If a country has a mostly literate
population, their crime rate and unemployment is comparatively low when compared to countries
with a high illiterate population. In our country (Reported by the National Assessment of Education
in 2009) 37% of U.S. fourth graders failed to achieve the basic levels of achievement in reading.
In developed countries Literacy is strong, but even there, not everybody is considered to be
sufficiently literate. In California, at least 20% of the population is lacking basic literacy skills.
Dictionaries are important and have multiple functions and purposes. They can be an aid to learning
about definitions of words, spelling, pronunciation, grammar and contextual use of words in a written
and spoken language.
Development of ones language skills enhances their communication, education, career and personal
growth and self-confidence. Additionally, literacy helps preserve the wealth of a language.
Riverside Republican Women have been chosen The Dictionary Project as their foremost activity for
community involvement. The history of the Dictionary Project follows:
In 1992 – Annie Plummer of Savannah, GA began donating 50 dictionaries to a grade school close to
her home.
Early on Bonnie Beeferman of Hilton Head, SC, learns of Annie’s effort and begins selling crafts to
raise enough money in order to provide dictionaries to the schools in Hilton Head.
By 1995, Bonnie has so many requests from local schools that she contacts a Charleston, SC,
newspaper explaining the project and asking for support. Mary French reads the article and thinks
this is a project she’d like to develop. She soon realizes that covering the schools effectively would
take serious fund raising and she then starts a 501©(3) organization with her husband, Arno, and the
Dictionary Project is born.
Since 1995, with the generous support of countless sponsors and volunteers, more than 10 million
dictionaries have been distributed nationwide. Since 2005, Riverside Republican Women Federated
has donated 16,032 dictionaries. This is one of the few worthwhile projects that fall under the
Federated Category of “Caring for America”. This gift enhances the opportunity for these children to
get a good basis for their education. Being literate will improve their educational advancements and
their opportunities in the workforce.
Charlotte Johnson, President
RRWF
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Do you enjoy writing, arts
and crafts, working with
others, telephoning?
Whatever your interest,
please let us know. We would
love to have you on our team.
PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE
October
10-09– RCountyRWF luncheon, 11:00 am,Victoria Club
Speaker Karen Watson, Columnist & Author
10-10– Lincoln Club Meet and Greet the Candidates
10-19– RRWF Luncheon/meeting, Victoria Club 11:30 am
November
11-11– Veterans Day
11-16– RRWF Luncheon/meeting, Victoria Club, 11:30 am
11-22-- Thanksgiving
Important Dates to Remember
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VICTORIA CLUB
RULES:
Guests are reminded to
respect Victoria Club
policies. Dress code does
not permit wearing
denim. Speaking on cell
phone is not permitted
inside the club.
Thank You For Your
Contributions:Charlotte Johnson, Pres Message
Vicki Phillips, Legislation
Coralee Gaytan, Events
James Gaytan, Photographs
Kathee Cowieson, Bio
Sept Menu:
Cobb Salad, Fruit
Cobbler, Bread, tea and
coffee
What’s Inside
President’s Message – Page 2
Announcements, Calendar - 3
Membership - 4
Christmas Charity -5
Pictures - 6
Legislation - 7
Birthdays/Speaker Bios - 8
Newsletter Sponsors - 9
Political Contact Info - 10
chair of this committee.
Membership Contest –Be A Winner
Renew your membership or become a new member of
RRWF before December 31, 2018, and you’ll qualify for our
membership contest.
Please see page 4 for details.
Thank you to all our members who bring our drawing gifts.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated and is of great benefit
to our club. Also wish to thank our committee for selling
tickets. The members that helped at the Sept meeting were
Natalie Simon, Lori Sterling and Karen Fox.
Associate member and candidate Ali Mazarei gave a
generous donation of $500.00 to RRWF. We greatly
appreciate his kindness and support for RRWF.
RRWF member, Doris Morton, celebrated her 100th Birthday
September 24th. Congratulations Doris, we appreciate your
loyal membership.
Please remember,
Victoria Club is a
private club and we are
their guests. Please
refrain from making
comments about the
servers and/or about
their appearance.
See Page 7 for
recommendations for
voting on Propositions
Page 4
RIVERSIDE REPUBLICAN WOMEN FEDERATEDMembership Application: __New $30.00per year __Renewal $30.00per year __ Associate $15.00*
*(only available for men or a member of other Federated Republican Club)Name:___________________________________________Spouse’s Name_____________________Address_____________________________City:______________State:_______Zip:________Phone: (H)______________(W)_______________Fax:______________Email:____________I am a registered Republican. I shall support and work for the election of Republican candidates for office and encourage loyalty to the principles and policies of the Republican Party.Applicant’s Signature:____________________________ Date:_________________
Please make checks payable to: RRWF and mail to: P O Box 20624, Riverside, CA 92516
RESERVATIONS: Remember: A RESERVATION MADE IS A RESERVATION PAID!
Call Coralee Gaytan at (951) 776-4333 or email her at [email protected] by Tues, Oct 16th to make
or cancel a reservation. The Victoria Club requires a count for our reservations. If you have made a
reservation and DO NOT attend, you MUST BE BILLED for the meal.
Membership Contest
All renewed members and new members who pay RRWF 2019 dues before December 31, 2018, will
be eligible for a drawing to win a free membership. If you’re the lucky winner of our drawing your
membership dues for 2019 will be refunded. Last year, Rhonda McMillian won our drawing and
kindly donated her winnings back to RRWF.
Last year 50% of our members renewed before December 31st, let’s try to improve on that number this
year.
We hope all of you will help us increase our membership. Please bring guests to all our luncheons.
Slate of Officers for 2019/2020
We will be voting for our 2019/2020, RRWF board at the October 19th meeting. Roberta Allotta, Jan
Walsh and Shirley Nejedly of the nominating committee are recommending the following members
for officers on RRWF 2019/2020 board:
President: Roberta Allotta 1st Vice President: Shelly Lindekugel
2nd Vice President: Jacquie Bell 3rd Vice President: Natalie Simon
4rd Vice President: Kathryn Wright Treasurer: Coralee Gaytan
Recording Secretary: Eileen Phillips Publicity/Newsletter: Billie J Payne
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Gaytan
Our Christmas charity for 2018 is a gift giving for children ages 1 to 12. Children
will have a pancake breakfast with sausage, eggs, fruit, pastries and beverage. There will be arts and
crafts and entertainment/performances. Each child will have an opportunity to receive a gift from
St. Nick. This year they are anticipating 300 children.
RRWF wants to create some smiles for at least 100 children.
Please bring one or more unwrapped gifts in the price range of $10.00 to $20.00 for a boy or girl
ages 1 – 12. Gifts for boys ages 9 – 12 are especially needed. We’ll collect the gifts at our
November 16th luncheon because they need to be turned over before December 8th.
Suggested Donation Items
They get a lot toys for younger children, but are always short on teen
and infant items. Here are some suggestions:
Non Gender Specific
Cameras Puzzles
Watches Paint the Number Sets/Paints
Solar Calculators Sunglasses
Coloring Books Earplugs/earphones
Games Stuffed Animals
Picture Books for young children
School Supplies
Back Packs Notebooks with Folders
Pens/Pencils/Sharpeners Crayons/Markers
Art Supplies/paints/markers/paper
Boys
Big Cars
Skateboards
Razor scooters
Farm Animals
Basketballs, soccer balls/baseballs and footballs
Match Box Cars
Action Figures
Trucks
Hats
If the toy requires batteries, please include batteries
Girls
Purses/Bags
Hair Items/ Bows/Fancy Pony Tail Holders
Jewelry Sets/Bracelets/Necklaces
Jump Ropes
Dolls/Baby Buggy/Clothes
Make-up Brushes/Nail Polish
Blow Dryers/Flat Irons
Bracelet Making Kits/Lip Balm Making Kits
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Photographs contributed by Associate Member, Jim Gaytan
Ali Mazarei candidate for Assembly District 61
gave a generous donation of $500.00 to RRWF.
Aja Smith candidate for Congress District 41
made us proud as she reminded us she’s a
veteran.
Sherill Franklin our club vocalist always does
an outstanding job.
RRWF volunteers,
Marion Peterson, Vicki
Phillips, Kathee
Cowieson, Billie J Payne,
Natalie Simon with Ali
Mazarei. Passing out
candidate flyers and doing
registration of voters.
Our Candidates need our
support. Please volunteer
to work for them. The bus
is a great opportunity to
help.
Page 7
LEGISLATION REPORT, OCTOBER, 2018
There are 11 propositions on the November 6th Ballot. The California Federation of Republication
Women’s Advocate and Ballot Measures Analysts have prepared recommendations for our Voting Body.
We believe the members of the CFRW have a civic and moral obligation to educate voters! Voters are
being manipulated at every turn of the election process and the Democrats in the legislature thrive off the
apathy of the average voter. It is up to us, the CFRW, to educate.
General Election Ballot Measures
Prop. 1: Authorizes Bonds to Fund Specified Housing Assistance Programs - CFRW – NO
Prop 2: Authorizes Bonds to Fund Existing Housing Program for Individuals with Mental Illness - CFRW
– NO
Prop. 3: Authorizes Bonds to Fund Projects for Water Supply and Quality, Watershed, Fish, Wildlife,
Water Conveyance, and Groundwater Sustainability and Storage - CFRW – NO
Prop. 4: Authorizes Bonds Funding Construction at Hospitals Providing Children’s Healthcare - CFRW –
NO
Prop. 5: Changes Requirements for Certain Property Owners to Transfer Their Property Tax Base to
Replacement Property - CFRW – YES*
Prop. 6: Repeal the Gas Tax. Eliminates Certain Road Repair and Transportation Funding, Requires
Certain Fuel Taxes and Vehicle Fees be Approved by the Electorate. (This current tax hike is costing the
typical family of four $779 more per year in taxes. The current law is a blank check tax hike that has
already been diverted away from road repairs & was not voted on by the electorate). - CFRW – YES*
Prop. 7: Conforms California Daylight Saving Time to Federal Law, Allows the Legislature to Change
Daylight Saving Time Period - CFRW – NO
Prop. 8: Regulates Amount Kidney Dialysis Clinics charge for Dialysis Treatment - CFRW – NO
Prop. 10: Expands Local Governments’ Authority to enact Rent control on Residential Property - CFRW –
NO
Prop. 11: Require Private-Sector Emergency Ambulance Employees to Remain On-Call During Work
Breaks, Eliminates Certain Employer Liability - CFRW – YES*
Prop. 12: Establishes New Standards for Confinement of Specified Farm Animals, Bans Sale of Non-
Complying Product - CFRW – NO
There are three bond measures on the General election Ballot, totaling almost $14 billion dollars. Include
interest, and this ballot alone gives our state a whopping $28 billion in bond debt. Add that to our current
$89 billion bond debt and we are rolling in “bond debt bondage” (coined by CFRW Legislative Analyst,
Clare Plotner). We have to pay back bond debt every budget cycle, every year, out of our state’s General
Fund. That is money that could be spent elsewhere: education, social services, pensions, the rainy day
fund even, but now that money is tied down for decades.
Source: CFRW Capital Update, 9/14/18, www.cfrw.org/index)
Respectfully submitted by Vicki Phillips, Legislation Chairperson, 9/22/18
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October
Oct. 12 – Rita Solander
Oct. 26 -- Jacquie Bell
Vote “YES” on Prop 6 to “repeal the Gas Tax”
Be informed, be ready to tell everyone why they should vote to repeal the Gas Tax.
There are two simple reasons why we should repeal the gas and car tax hikes: it costs you a lot more than
you think – the tax hike will cost the typical family of four $779.28 more per year in taxes and 2) it won’t fix
our roads – this is a blank check tax hike that has already been diverted away from road repairs.
Please go to Carldemaio.com for more information and sign a petition in support of Prop 6.
Source: CarlDeMaio.com
November
Nov 03 – Ruth Harriss
Nov 16 -- Billie Payne
Nov 23 -- Jane Bartlebaugh
Nov 27 -- Sue Nelthorpe
September Speaker Bios
Karen Spiegel is a candidate for Riverside County Supervisor, District 2.
Mrs Spiegel was elected to her first term on the Corona City Council in 2002 and
re-elected in 2006, 2010 and 2014. She was elected as Mayor of Corona on
December 26, 2017, and served as Treasurer from 1996 to 2002. She has also
served her community by serving on many committees and commission – too
numerous to name.
Mrs. Spiegel, a long time resident of Corona has been honored for her community service with many
awards and recognitions. Mrs. Spiegel and her husband, Bobby, have five children and one grandchild.
Contributed by Kathee Cowieson
Eric Linder born in Corona and currently living in Noroco, is a candidate for
County Supervisor, District 2.
A former Assembly Member in State Assembly District 60 from 2012 – 2016 will
bring lots of experience to the position from his service on numerous committees
in the Assembly. As an Assemblyman, Linder co-authored the legislation funding
the UC Riverside School of Medicine, the state’s first new public medical school
in 40 years.
Eric and his wife are the parents of 3 children.
Contributed by Kathee Cowieson
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Websites FYI:
California Federation Republican Women
www.crfw.org
National Federation Republican Women
www.nfrw.orgCalif Federation So. Division www.cfrwsodivision.orgCalifornia Republican Party www.cagop.org
Riverside County GOP www.RiversideGOP.com
Republican National Committee www.gop.com
Calif Legislature www.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
Face Book – Riverside Republican WF
President Donald J Trump(R)The White House1600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.Washington, D.C. 20500202 456-1414
Governor Jerry Brown (D)State Capitol, Suite 1173Sacramento, CA 95814916 445-2841
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D)331 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510202 224-3841
Senator Kamala Harris(D)112 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510202 224-3553
Congressman Ken Calvert (R)4160 Temescal Canyon Rd., Ste 214 Corona, CA 92883951 784-4300
Assemblymember Sabina Cervantes (D)4740 Green River Rd., Suite #310-311Corona, CA 92880951-371-6860
State Senator Richard Roth (D)Riverside District Office5225 Canyon Crest Drive #360Riverside, CA 92507951 680-6750
Assemblyman Jose Medina (D) 61st DistrictState CapitolP.O. Box 942849Sacramento, CA 94249-0061916 319-2061
Our Beliefs
▪We believe our strength comes
from diversity of opinion,
experience and culture.
▪We believe in the power of
grassroots political activism.
▪We believe our legacy is
developing political leaders for the
future.
▪We believe women are the
powerful force for change in the 21st
Century.
▪We believe in government that
requires personal responsibility
while protecting the rights of the
individual.
Source: NFRW
Congressman Mark Takano (D)3403 10th Street, Suite 610Riverside, CA 92501 (951) 222-0203
P.O. Box 20624Riverside, CA 92516
Please Join us
Friday, Oct 19th
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