 Sheryl Fearrien, President BAKE SALE ON FRIDAY!

Volume 30, Issue 2

 Lesley Craig, Program Chair At our February Luncheon we will have a BAKE SALE. February 2005
Please bake an item and bring it Friday, February 18th. Browse
the table of goodies brought by fellow club members and buy a
special item to take home! You can help raise funds for our
Club Treasury.

P resid en t’s M essa g e Sheryl Fearrien

A s I co n sid ered id eas fo r th is m o n th ’s m essage, o n e th em e kep t p resen tin g itself.
Everywhere I looked or listened, there it was, being abused. Senators Kennedy, Pelosi,
an d B yrd d isgraced th em selves sh am efu lly w ith th eir lack o f it d u rin g D r. R ice’s co n -
firmation hearing. The so-called “m ain stream m ed ia” likew ise d em o n strated th eir u t-
ter disregard for it leading up to, and after, the historic elections in Iraq. And as I
graded final assignments and completed first semester report cards, it was painfully
missing for some of my students.
On the other hand, the rest of my students were right on target. Many commentators
EUREKA REPUBLICAN WOMEN, FEDERATED * SINCE 1938

on Fox News exhibited a healthy respect for it during and after the Iraqi election. And
the doom and gloom whiners in Congress were outshined by others who respect this
most valuable of traits. Have you guessed what it is?........It is PERSONAL RESPON-
SIB IL IT Y ! Isn ’t it tim e w e all sto o d u p fo r it an d co n fro n ted th e ab u se o f it at every
turn? No longer should we remain quiet. OUR man is in the White House and the
hearts and minds of most, yes, most Americans, agree with him. President Bush, just
like President Reagan before him, is making tough decisions to make our nation and
world safer, restore common sense and decency throughout our land. As knowledge-
able Republicans, it is our personal responsibility to share our message with those who
are yet uninformed. Can we do it in a blue county in a blue state? Yes, we can! And if
we succeed, history will be a more pleasant subject to teach in the future!
The Redwood Alert

MONTHLY LUNCHEON MEETING

Date: Our next meeting on Friday, February 18, 2005
Time:11:30am
Place: Samoa Cookhouse
Price: Full M e a l.… … … … … .$ 1 0 .6 7 + tip
So up / S a la d / B re a d … … $ 7 .4 5 + tip
Information: Call Eileen (442-4834) for reservations if not
contacted by Telephone Committee.
Speaker: Lori Metheny

What was it like to attend the swearing-in and inaugural ceremonies of George W.
Bush in 2001 and again in 2005?
How can we Republicans best get the word out here in Humboldt County? Our
speaker, Lori Metheny, the new chairman of the Humboldt County Republican
Central Committee, will share her experiences and expertise and inspire us at our
next meeting on Friday, February 18th.
D o n 't m iss it! L et’s keep th e m o m en tu m go in g.
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Speaker: Lori Metheny

Lori Ann Metheny is the new chairman of the Humboldt County Republican Central Committee. Prior
to relocating to Humboldt County, she served as Chairman of the Tehama County Republican Central
Committee (2000 to 2003).
Lori Ann Metheny has worked actively on many local, state and federal campaigns and attended the
swearing-in and inaugural ceremonies of George W. Bush in 2001 and again in 2005.
With experience in corporate administration, fiscal planning, and human resources management,
Metheny has taught as an adjunct faculty member for Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Community College. She
also managed the American Red Cross in Tehama County as their Chief Executive Officer.
She has been an active community member and brings a wealth of experience to her new area.
Lori Metheny lives in Arcata, is married to Mitch Metheny, and has two children.

From the CFRW Advocate's Office

Important Information when Registering Voters
T h e H elp A m erica V o te A ct req u ires a D river’s L icen se N u m b er o r So cial Secu rity N u m b er w h en registerin g to vo te fo r
the first time. When registering people to vote, be sure to use the new forms requiring ID.
According to the California Secretary of State Election Hotline, when registering people to vote, they do not have to
sh o w yo u th eir ID o r D river’s L icen se. T h ey can recall th eir n u m b er fro m m em o ry if th ey d o n o t h ave th eir ID o n th em
or use the last four digits of their social security number.
If you have any further election questions, you can call the Election Hotline at (916) 657-2166.

N ov /D ec 2 0 0 4 & Ja n 2 0 0 5 Trea su rer’s R ep o rt

Eileen Amos, Acting Treasurer PLEASE NOTE. . .
Nov/Dec 2004 January/2005
Balance on 10/31/04 4,382.11 ERWF will be meeting EARLY next
Nov. Income 562.00 month: On Friday, MARCH 11th at
Nov. Expenses 1,259.12 the Samoa Cookhouse. The luncheon
Balance on 11/30/04 3,684.99 date was moved to free up the weekend
of March 18-19 so members could at-
Dec. Income 620.00
tend the Northern Div. Conference in
Dec. Expenses 344.11
Napa. Please mark your calendars.
Balance on 12/31/04 3,960.88
January Income 3,166.00
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
January Expenses 1,011.49 All reports for the March bulletin will
Balance on 01/31/05 6,115.39 be due on by, FEBRUARY 23RD ! !

WAYS & MEANS Minika Bingham & Colleen Hedrick

Our White Elephant Sale at our January luncheon was most successful! Thank you, ladies for your participation. In
February we will have a BAKE SALE at our luncheon at the Cookhouse. This is really a "Bake & Buy" affair. Please bake
and bring one of your favorite goodies, and then buy and take home another member's "something special".
See you on the 18th.
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Membership renewals are 2005 Board of Directors

coming in at a steady rate.
Thank you to all the President Sheryl Fearrien 725-6200 teachabc@humboldt1.com
members who have so
1st Vice-President Lesley Craig 445-0828 lesleycraig@sbcglobal.net
generously paid your dues
and donated extra money. 2nd Vice-President Vee Sorenson 822-2359 veesign@aol.com
Our Associate member- Recording Secretary JoAnn Kaney 839-7763 dkaney@cox.net
ships are so very Treasurer Eileen Quigley 443-4263 quiet@humboldt1.com
appreciated. Dir-at-large Eileen Amos 442-4834 smileygop@aol.com
We have 156 members, 12 ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****
Associate members and 6 Achievement Awards Fearrien/Craig/Amos see above see above
new members. Americanism Chris Wennerholm 725-2020 chrisw500@cox.net
New Members: Auditor JoAnn Stanhope 822-4776 jstanhope@cox.net
Mary Jane Appy Bulletin
Claudia Martinelli Editor Bill Odonnell, Jr 442-4117 ERWF@odonnell.ws
Rae Ella Murphy Advertising Kay Peake 442-5554 gopdiva@bigfoot.com
Susan Stump Mailing
Gale Williams Chaplain R ita O ’C o n n ell 268-0852
Minnie Wolf Cor. Secretary Gayle Fulton 443-5369 gfulton@northcoast.com
Associate Members: Historian Lisa Oliveri 268-8182 vinjoyoliveri@sbcglobal.net
Paul Philippi Hospitality Sonja Hauxwell 668-5260 deetbc@quik.com
Ken Huffman Journalism/Media Colleen Hedrick 268-0101 chedr1129@aol.com
Glen Peake Legislation Vee Sorenson 822-2359 veesign@aol.com
Robin Arkley Luncheons Sheryl Fearrien 725-6200 teachabc@humboldt1.com
Ray Jerland Membership Margaret Stafford 822-3255 tom-marg@cox.net
Corky Cornwell Name Tags Delores Theuerkauf 822-5090
Harvey M. Harper Parliamentarian Nancy Flemming 442-5677 nfs4444@aol.com
Ray Glavich Program Lesley Craig 445-0828 lesleycraig@sbcglobal.net
Eleanor Parsons Public Relations Eileen Amos 442-4834 smileygop@aol.com
Margie Handley Telephone
Dan Johnson Ways & Means Minika Bingham 442-6583 minikamarcelle@yahoo.com
Bob Masino Colleen Hedrick 268-0101 chedr1129@aol.com

Eureka Republican Women, Federated * 2005 Membership Form

DUES: MEMBERSHIP:

Name Regular $15 Renew

Address
Sustaining $20 New

Associate $15
Your membership is such a vital part of ERWF and
each member plays an important role in our
Phone
Please mail to: organization. Please mail in your membership
renewal and invite your friends to join our club.
E-Mail: Margaret Stafford
Thank you for your prompt payments. You have
Check 3411 Martha Ct. kept me busy as well as the Treasurer recording the
Method of Payment
Arcata, 95521 information. Margaret Stafford, Membership Chair
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The Fingers Colleen Hedrick
Purple-tipped Iraqi fingers were significant badges of
courage and a will for freedom the last day of January,
2005. In numbers that defied weak-kneed predictions,
many Iraqis risked much to vote at a percentage that
surpassed voter turnout sometimes seen in the United
States. The media coverage of those voters displayed
emotions from prideful tears, through prayers of grati-
tude for their enfranchisement, appreciation for United
States' support, and their highly visible and most
appealing dancing in the streets. Sounds like a fine
celebration, well worthy of elected officials saying,
"We're not there yet, but this is progress."
Have you noticed how all too often Democrats skew
good news from Iraq and only report the bad? Do
they think the current administration's successes must
be downgraded because that's better for the Democ-
rats? Wouldn't it be nice if it were more often evident
that liberals and conservatives are from the same
country?
Things bottomed out in the Senate recently when Cali-
fornia's Senator Barbara Boxer (ruthlessly secure in
huge re-election plurality vote) used her anything but
civil (and often vicious) discourse to attack the nomi-
nee for Secretary of State.
From the get-go it was acknowledged by the Senate
that Condoleeza Rice would be approved. Asking a
AMERICANISM Chris Wennerholm, Chair
IRAQ ELECTION HUGE SUCCESS
The enormous success of the election in Iraq was a victory for
all who love freedom. It was a proud day for America, for all
who have been supporting our troops, and our President's
resolve.
We are even seeing a 180-degree shift in attitude (which will
hopefully last) at the major networks that had all but con-
demned the war and the President's push to bring freedom to
the region. News anchors from NBC, ABC, CBS, and CNN
all described how the situation in Iraq has gotten better--not
worse.
While most of the news focus is being put on the Iraqi people
and their heroic efforts to vote, one cannot forget who the
true heroes are--the ones who are truly responsible for making
this day possible--the U.S. Armed Forces. Yes, we hear about
the tragic death toll on our troops, the terrorist killings of
innocent Iraqis, and all the bad news, but what about the
good?
Our troops have rebuilt the infrastructure of Iraq, including
roads, sewers, schools and hospitals. They have trained ar-
mies, police and security forces, all the while looking over
their shoulders for the next suicide bomber. They are the true
heroes of the day. The brave men and women who have put
their lives on the line to usher in a new dawn of freedom in a
T H E R E DW O O D A L E R T
nominee tough questions and expressing opposing views is
valid. Bad manners and frothing at the mouth is over the top. If
you are among those of us who wonder if our tax dollars are
well spent on Boxer's use of her position to attack, insult, and
defame a nominee, there is a clear duty to send emails and
faxes, and to call her offices and express your displeasure.
We are too often silent protesters. Humboldt County Conser-
vatives are as disenfranchised in Congress as it gets, but we paid
our taxes, we went to the polls, and there's a need for conserva-
tive voices. It may not change things, but it will rattle cages and
that's a start. The bright light of public attention focused on
public affairs is the most likely means to achieve change.
Use your fingers to punch in the numbers to call public officials
when you disagree. Voice protests in emails, faxes, and letters.
It's most predictable that you will like yourself better.
faraway land. We are proud of their accomplishments and those of
our Commander-in-Chief, who dared to dream an impossible dream.
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS -- WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS
(from the Internet) The Americans who support our troops are the
silent majority. We are not "organized" to reflect who we are, or what
our opinions are. We would like to start a grassroots movement using
the membership of the Special Operations Association, and Special
Forces Associations, and all their friends, simply, to recognize that
Americans support our troops.
We need to inform the local VFW's and American Legion, our local
press, local TV, and continue carrying the message to the national
levels as we start to get this going. Our idea of showing our solidarity
and support for our troops is--starting Friday, and continuing on each
and every Friday, until this is over, that every red-blooded American
who supports our young men and women,
WEAR SOMETHING RED.
Word of mouth, press, TV -- let's see if we can make the United
States, on any given Friday, a sea of red, much like a home football
game at a University. If every one of our memberships shares this
with other acquaintances, fellow workers, friends, and neighbors, I
guarantee that it will not be long before the USA will be covered in
RED - and make our troops know there are many people thinking of
their well-being. Let's get the word out and lead by example; wear
RED on Fridays.
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Republican of the Year Dinner * Thursday, February 17 at 6:00pm

Bob and Pat Barnum will be honored as the 2004 Republicans of the Year at The Ingomar. Gayle Fulton and
John Allardice are the Volunteers of the Year. Both Pat Barnum and Gayle Fulton are longstanding members of
Eureka Republican Women and have given hours and hours to GOP causes in our County
Dinner cost $47.50 per person. Pre payment is required. Send to: Humboldt County Republican Party, P O Box 682, Eureka, 95502

February 2005 April 2005

Sat 12 L in co ln ’s B irth d ay Thu 14 Cen. Com. Meeting NOTICE:
Thu 17 Rep of the Year Dinner Fri 15 Luncheon Meeting & Ex. Brd. Meeting Members: The ERWF
Fri 18 Luncheon Meeting Mon-Tue 25-26 Advocacy Wkshop - Sacramento Proposed Budget was pub-
Ex. Brd Meeting lished in our January
newsletter. However,
M o n 21 P resid en ts’ D ay
unfortunately we failed to
March 2005 May 2005 take action on this item at
Thu 10 Cen. Com. Meeting Thu 12 Cen. Com. Meeting our January luncheon.
Fri 11 Luncheon Meeting Fri 20 Spring Tea ? ? ? ? Please bring your copy of the
Ex. Brd Meeting Mon 30 Memorial Day ERWF Proposed Budget to
our February 18 luncheon
Fri-Sat 18-19 Nor. Div. Conference-Napa
where we will take it under
Sun 27 Easter consideration.

Region 13 Report Eileen Amos

Please mark your calendars now for our Northern Div. Spring Conference: Fri – Sat, MARCH 18-19 in Napa. I
have the registration forms and our club has budgeted for several members to attend. Please contact me if you
would like to travel to Napa in March.
Mon and Tue, APRIL 25-26 is Advocacy Workshop in Sacramento. This is a wonderful time to lobby
our legislators in our capitol and also to take students with us to lobby and hear from exciting elected Republicans.
Mark your calendars now for this special event.
At the Nor. Div. Executive Board meeting I attended in January, all Regional Directors were encouraged
to have Mini-C o n feren ces in th eir regio n s. E R W F ’s E xecu tive B o ard is co n sid erin g su ch a m eetin g w ith th e D el
Norte Club, maybe this summer. Let me hear from you what topics or speakers you would like to focus on at
such a workshop.
This Fall, in September is the Biennial Republican Women NATIONAL Convention in Tennessee. Maybe
you would like to attend? Talk to President Sheryl for more information.
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LEGISLATION ALERT VEE SORENSON

PROBLEM: We have learned recently, Congressman Mike Thompson with the support of Senators Boxer and
Feinstein, has introduced House Resolution 233, the so-called “N o rth ern C alifo rn ia W ild ern ess A ct”. T h is w o u ld
restrict public access to thousands of acres of public lands in Northern California. It would increase wilderness
acreage in Del Norte and Siskiyou Counties by 39,000 acres. This area already has 152,000 acres of public land
under lock and key. Opposing this extraordinarily harmful measure is Republican State Senator Aanestad. Mr.
Aanestad represents this area. The Senator has forwarded a letter of opposition to Republican Congressman
Richard Pombo, Chairman of the House Resource Committee. Mr. Pombo is Republican State Senator Aanestad,
who represents this area.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Express your opposition by contacting Congressman Thompson and Senators Boxer
and Feinstein. Also express your concerns to Congressman Pombo at r.pombo@mail.house.gov.
RESIGNATION: John Danforth, US Ambassador to the United Nations, is resigning and there is an organization
p u sh in g fo r th e selectio n o f m agazin e ed ito r an d co n servative ico n , Steve F o rb es. T h e o rgan izatio n “M o ve
A m erica F o rw ard ”, w an ts so m eo n e to rep resen t th e U S at th e U N w h o is sm art, to u gh , an d n o t afraid to figh t th e
Anti-American zealots at the UN. I personally spent time with and was on the payroll of Mr. Forbes during his
Presidential bid and cannot think of a better choice. He is a brilliant man who loves America and would be an out-
stan d in g p erso n rep resen tin g u s at th e U N . T o get an id ea o f h o w M r. F o rb es feels ab o u t th e U N , read “Steve
F o rb es:E xp elM u rd ero u s U N F ro m N ew Y o rk.” Http:/www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2004/12/27/164711.shtml
SUGGESTED ACTION: E-mail President Bush and Vice President Cheney and let them know you want
someone of the caliber of Mr. Forbes to be fighting for American interests at the UN. president@whitehouse.gov
and vice.president@whitehouse.gov