HUMBOLDT REPUBLICAN WOMEN FEDERATED Volume 39 Issue 5 May 2013

Since 1938

President: Annette DeModena 442-2788 aslansplace @ att.net Membership: Terry Roberts 599-3255 terry@terryroberts.net Editor: Rose admin@hrwf-ca.org

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In 2011, the Eureka City Council heard a presentation by several citizens speaking in favor of conducting a study to determine the feasibility of an East-West rail route. This so-called east-west route, a rail line from Humboldt Bay area to the Sacramento Valley (just below Red Blu ), is not a new idea, but one that was abandoned in favor of the north-south line when San Francisco needed lumber to help rebuild after the 1906 earthquake and re. Within a few years, the eastern route was shelved, but not before the route was scouted and mapped. The City agreed to a study to determine if that route might be feasible today. Dave Tyson was the longest serving and most successful city manager in Eureka's long and storied history. His e orts to advance economic improvement projects include the Eureka Boardwalk, the Fisherman's Terminal and the Eureka Marina and Whar nger buildings. He hasn't stopped working to improve things and hes here to ll us in on the progress of the East/West Rail Feasibility Study. A few months ago, we heard from David Hull about the Humboldt Bay Harbor Working Group (HBHWG), and their e orts to create job opportunities vis--vis the Humboldt Bay Harbor. These two e orts go hand-in-hand. The economic viability of the proposed rail lies in its use as a land bridge between the port and the national rail network. An estimated two or three thousand living wage jobs could be created as a result of this endeavor. Is an East/West Rail feasible? How would it be funded? What would be hauled on the trains? People? Goods? What about the north/south route? Bring your questions as we welcome Dave Tyson.

Dave Tyson

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Let us always remember our servicemen and women who, over the years, and through many wars, made the highest sacri ce for our country and our freedom. May we always honor them. Please remember to y the ag at half sta until 12 noon on Monday, May 27th, in their honored memory.

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Presidents Message
Conviction, Courage & Sacri ce
First, Id like to thank all of you who participated in one way or another and provided support for our highly successful Membership Tea at the grand Samoa Mansion. We had a delightful time enjoying each others company, eating a variety of savory o erings, and ogling the out ts provided by Belle Starr for our fashion show. Over seventy ladies attended ; some renewed memberships while others became rst-time members. Additionally, for those who were able to help with the plans for the parade, I say thank you. I know I speak for those in the parade when I say we had a great time and hope more of you will be able to join in the fun next year. Once again, I am totally impressed with the heart of our organization. Humboldt Republican Women, Federated, holds a special position in Humboldt County. We have a voice that must be heard. Yes, we were disappointed more than words can say that our candidate lost the presidential election. As Im sure you understand, the past is the past, and its time to examine what went wrong, rectify the problems and stand up and be counted. We cannot stand on political rhetoric any longer but on creating policy. We have 2014 elections coming. In the past, we came alive three months before the election and wondered what happened when we lost. Now is the time to get involved. It doesnt matter if you have never been involved before. It does matter if you have a heart to become involved. We will work and learn together. Become a part of those who realize that there is another battle on the horizon and we choose to ght to take our country back. Carol Hadley, President of the California Federation of Republican Women, stated, Being courageous in politics many times takes us out of our comfort zones. Do I dare make phone calls, do I dare walk for this candidate in this neighborhood, or can I actually talk to others I do not know? I encountered these questions and all the emotions that went with them when I ran for public o ce. I had no experience in running for public o ce, but I knew it was something I had to do. I put one foot in front of the other and went forward the best I could. Yes, I lost the race, but I learned a great deal. A very wise friend said something very special to me. He said, Annette, you didnt lose; you just didnt win the race. It took me awhile to gure that comment out. Now that history is on my side, I realize that it opened doors for me that wouldnt have existed if I hadnt had the courage to move in conviction and make the sacri ces necessary, I wouldnt be where I am today. As we expand our borders, theres no telling where these new paths will lead. So now I ask you: Are you happy with how things are unfolding in our community? County? State? Nation? If you are not, please consider how you can be a part of a revamped Republican Party, whether it is locally, statewide, or nationwide and jump in. Be part of the solution. Join me at our next meeting where we will welcome guest speaker David Tyson, who will share the latest progress of the East/West Rail Feasibility Study. Its exciting news! Warmest regards,

Calendar
Artists Reception/Tea
Featuring Delores Terry's Paintings 4:00-6:00 Tea, co ee, hot chocolate, hors-d'oeuvres

Friday, May 3rd

at HGOP Headquarters

Tuesday, May 7th HGOP Central Committee Meeting Monday, May 10th & 11th

EAGLE FORUM CONFERENCE

In Sacramento Topic: The problem with Obama's Common Core national curriculum

Sunday, May 12th

MOTHERS DAY
Speaker: David Tyson Railroad Feasibility

HRWF Lunch Meeting

Memorial Day Weekend

Thursday, May 16th

KINETIC SCULPTURE RACE

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Sat.-Mon., May 25th-27th

Monday, May 27th

MEMORIAL DAY
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Join HGOP in marching in the parade, sign up to help out at the HGOP Festival Booth. And theres more: Wed. May 29th-Clam Chowder Cook-o Thurs. May 30th - Fireman's Muster Fri. May 31st - Pony Express Dance Sat. June 1st - Parade & Festival Sunday June 2nd - Gymkhana

PONY EXPRESS PARADE & FESTIVAL in McKinleyville

Saturday, June 1st

SIZZLING SUMMER DINNER AND AUCTION HGOP FUNDRAISER

Special Guest Speaker: Author & Columnist John Fund

Thursday, June 20th

W ays & Means

Fundraising
A big thank you to all who participated in our HRWF fundraiser at the lovely Membership Tea held on April 18th. The Silent Auction drew lots of interest and the many varied items for the Opportunity Drawings were great.... Now, the co ers are empty and need to be replenished. Please let me know if you can donate items for future drawings or just bring them to our next meeting on May 16th. Thank you so much, phone 407-0010

This year we join the NFRW and CFRW as we Celebrate our 75th Anniversary!

Humboldt R epublicanWomen

As you know, the story of Republican women's clubs begins many years before women even had the right to vote. Hundreds of independent Republican womens clubs grew up around the nation in the late 1800s. In 1938, the Republican National Committee helped to organize these clubs into a national organization. Eleven states became the charter states of NFRW - California, Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

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Our local club was one of those rst clubs. We've been here since 1938.

SCHOLARSHIP
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 15TH
Get your applications in! Details at hrwf-ca.org

In Remembrance:

Today, the NFRW consists of thousands of active members in local clubs across the nation and in several U.S. territories. We are proud to be part of the California Federation of Republican Women (CFRW), and the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW), the largest womens political volunteer organization in the nation. When you join Humboldt Republican Women, Federated, you're joining forces with women throughout the state and across the nation, women who share your ideals and your goals for our country.

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If you can make it - Plan on celebrating the NFRW 75th anniversary at the 37th Biennial Convention in Louisville, Kentucky September 21-22, 2013 at the Galt House Hotel. Hotel reservations can be made now and convention registration will begin soon. Watch for more news!

Weve been busy!

On April 18th, our Annual Spring Membership Tea was a huge success held at the incredible Samoa Mansion on a beautiful spring day. We had a great showing at the Rhododendron Parade in Eureka, April 27th, looking stylish in one of Harvey Harpers vintage cars (Thank You, Harper Motors!)

More to come!
McKinleyvilles Pony Express Days Parade and Festival is coming up - Humboldt GOP will have a car and be marching in the Parade, and will have an infomrational booth at Pierson Park on June 1st. Later in the summer, well have more infomrational booths at the July 4th Celebrations in Arcata and Eureka, and the Humboldt County Fair. It was good to see everyone at the Humboldt Republicans Republican Of The Year Dinner at the Carson Mansion. Joe Bonino was honored as Republican Of The Year and Art Chase, Carol Del Biaggio, Michael Hutson, Fern Miller, Patricia Newell, & Dean Nielsen were honored as Volunteers Of The Year

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Contact The Board:

President: Annette De Modena 442-2788 aslansplace @ att.net 1st VP/Program Chair: We have an opening 2nd VP: Jane Burchit 442-5602 jburchit @ gmail.com Recording Secretary: Sheryl Fearrien: 726-0147 schoolmarm50 @ sbcglobal.net Parliamentarian: Barbara Hecathorn 442-7124 hecathorn @ aol.com Treasurer: Rebecca Crosby 442-9905 northbynorthwest @ att.net Sponsorships: Rebecca Crosby 442-9905 northbynorthwest @ att.net Director-at-Large: Leola Santsche 443-7205 leola41j @ yahoo.com Membership: Terry Roberts 599-3255 terry @ terryroberts.net Ways & Means: Kay Parris 407-0010 aparris @ suddenlink.net Americanism/Coupon Project: Chris Wennerholm 725-2020 chrissie.wen @ gmail.com Auditor: JoAnn Stanhope 822-4776 jstanhope @ suddenlink.net Chaplain: Amanda Sachs 839-9300 amanda8751 @ suddenlink.net Correspondence Secretary: Carol Del Biaggio 786-4832 cdel2 @ frontiernet.net Education Chair: Nancy Elcock 443-2529 nancyelcock @ suddenlink.net Voter Registration/Campaigns: Jean Giannini 725-2359 cjgiannini @ suddenlink.net Hospitality: Donna Bellairs 442-6648 debellairs @ yahoo.com Luncheon Reservations: Phone: Laura 839-5538, Email: Marilyn St. John ducky@humboldt1.com Name Tags: Delores Theuerkauf 822-5090 Newsletter/Website/HRWF Facebook: Rose 839-2935 admin @ hrwf-ca.org Newsletter: Chris Wennerholm 725-2020 chrissie.wen @ gmail.com Newsletter Mailing Co-chairs: Linda Welch 839-8907 lwelch942 @ yahoo.com Debbie Walker 441-1126 walktalk @ suddenlink.net Publicity: Were looking for someone to take this on. Interested? HRWF (Humboldt Republican Women, Federated) PO Box 3563; Eureka, CA 95502 National Federation of Republican Women... nfrw.org California Federation of Republican Women... cfrw.org Northern Division President: Roseann Slonsky-Breault EMAIL: roseannsb @ earthlink.net

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My phone # My Address My E-mail - has changed Yes, add my business to the roster: Regular Member...............................................................................$30. Associate Member (men and any members of other clubs) ... .......$30. Republican Angels ............................................................................. +
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Note: Membership Applications are ALSO available online at our website: www.hrwf-ca.org

As a member of Humboldt Republican Women, Federated, youre also a part of the California Federation of Republican Women (CFRW), and the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW), the largest womens political volunteer organization in the nation. With your membership, youll receive our club's monthly newsletter, The Redwood Alert, as well as the Republican Woman magazine, Canvassing the Capital, (a legislative newsletter), as well as Action Alerts (CFRW's statewide hotline network), Leadership Training and voter education.

3-in-1 Membership

Regular Member (Annual Membership is $30.00)

MEMBERSHIP:

Regular Membership is extended to all Republican Women. Regular members may make motions, nominations, may vote during club business meetings and they may hold o ce in the club.

Republican Angels ($35.00 or greater) Associate Member ($30.00)

Angels are those Regular and Associate Members who, at their discretion, desire to gift an amount greater than regular dues. We appreciate your generosity. Guys? You're welcome to join. Associate Membership is extended to any registered Republican (man or woman) interested in the success of the Republican Party. Many Associate Members are Regular Members of another unit club. Many men are Associate Members and attend the monthly meetings. Associate Members may not make motions, nominations, nor vote during club business meetings and they cannot hold o ce in the club.

Your dues enable us to provide our members with quality programs, the HRWF website, and lots of FUN! Many members dont realize that out of every $30.00 of collected membership, $16.00 goes to CA Republican Women Federated, and $2.00 goes into our scholarship fund. Humboldt Republican Women are left with $12.00 from every member! So needless to say, we really appreciate your membership and also thank the Republican Angel members who have donated so much of their time to our organization.

Questions? Contact our Membership Chair Terry Roberts 599-3255 E-MAIL members@hrwf-ca.org

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Sizzling Summer Dinner & Auction

6:00 p.m. No-Host Cocktails 7:00 p.m. Tri-tip Dinner 8:00 p.m. Special Guest Speaker John Fund
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