Join Us At The Parade! Aug. 7th, 2010
August 4, 2010
When:THIS Saturday August 7, 2010 MEET AT 930 AM, PARADE BEGINS AT 10 AM!!
Where: Freshman Academy at Cedar and Hill Streets
Why: Support the Bastrop County Republican Women and our candidates running for office in November!
Wear: Candidate shirts if you have them, buttons etc. Or Red, White and Blue. AND Sunscreen, Hat
Bring: A small bucket/pail for candy! Friends and family.
Hope to see you there!! If I have not heard from you that you will be attending, please let me know. If you are committed to a candidate please let me know as well, so that I can make sure we all have enough walkers/volunteers!
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Kelley Price
Campaign Activities Chair, BCRW
National Federation of Republican Women Decries Passage of Health Care Bill
March 24, 2010
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Following the passage of the Democrat health care bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, National Federation of Republican Women President Sue Lynch said:
“The National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) is disappointed in the Democrats’ decision to disregard the will of the American people to advance a strictly partisan plan that fails to fix the real problems in our health care system. What arrogance.
“As House Minority Leader John Boehner said last night in a very passionate speech, ‘This is the people’s House. The moment the majority forgets it, they start writing themselves a ticket to minority status.’
“The NFRW is issuing a ‘call to action’ to our more than 1,500 clubs, asking each to watch closely those representatives in their districts who voted to support this bill. They need to be held accountable for putting America in jeopardy.
“In contrast, we applaud House Republicans, who, despite intense pressure from their Democrat colleagues, stood firm and united in their efforts to defeat this bill.”
Founded in 1938, the NFRW has thousands of active members in local clubs across the nation and in several U.S. territories, making it one of the largest women’s political organizations in the country. The grassroots organization recruits and elects Republican candidates, advocates the Party’s philosophy and initiatives, and empowers women in the political process.
For more information about the NFRW, visit http://www.nfrw.org.
Watch President Sue Lynch’s statement on YouTube.
Wholesale Greenhouse / Nursery Educational Tour & Fundraiser
March 15, 2010
“Spring into Action” with the Bastrop County Republican Women
Wholesale Greenhouse/Nursery Educational Tour & Fundraiser
Meet on Saturday, April 10th at 8:00 am in the parking lot between Jalisco’s and Beall’s (Hasler Blvd & Highway 71). Leave at 8:15 for arrival at 8:45. Load up your vehicles with: Annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, hanging baskets, color gardens and patio planters. Public and supervised children welcome. Cash or checks
For more information please contact: Kathy Acosta (512)825-9370 or email us.
BCRW Officers Meet Dana Perino
February 1, 2010
Kelley Price, BCRW President Kathy Geraghty , Dana Perino and BCRW Treasurer Rachel Kownslar
TFRW recently had a fundraiser in Austin and a few Bastrop County Republican Women Offers and Members got to attend and meet Dana Perino.
Dana Perino served as the White House Press Secretary for President George W. Bush from September 14, 2007 to January 20, 2009. She was the second female White House Press Secretary. Since leaving the White House, Perino is now a political commentator on Fox News.
Our group was excited to meet her!
Summer Update
July 27, 2009
I hope you are enjoying your summer! The BCRW doesn’t have a separate meeting this month, but I will be attending the BCRP meeting. Please join us there for a Republican Summer update.
The BCRP meeting will be held in Elgin on Monday, July 27th at 7pm. It is located at the First National Bank Community Room in Elgin off Hwy 290.
Our Next Regular meeting is not until October, but be on the lookout for updates from me over the next few weeks about upcoming events & news! We are planning on a busy Fall once kids are back in school!
Take care in this heat,
Marilyn Etzel
President – BCRW
www.bastropcountyrepublicanwomen.org
BCRW October Meeting Posponed – Attend Forum Instead
October 15, 2008
The Bastrop County Republican Women’s meeting scheduled for October 16th has been postponed and will be combined with the Bastrop Country Republican Party’s meeting on October 27th in Bastrop at the First National Bank Training Room, on Hwy 71.
Instead, the BCRW encourages everyone to attend the important Political Candidate Forum sponsored by the Bastrop Business & Professional Women’s organization and the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce. The forum will be held Thursday, October 16 at 7:00 PM in the Bastrop Opera House.
BCRW President Marilyn Etzel said “Our organization exists to support our local Republican candidates and we felt that it was very important for all our members and the public to attend the Candidate Forum that was scheduled at the same time. We appreciate and thank the Business & Professional Women and the Chamber of Commerce for giving local candidates the opportunity to meet and speak to the Bastrop Community.”
To find out more information regarding the forum please call (512) 303-6347, to find out more about the Bastrop County Republican Women, please call (512) 303-1844.
New Bastrop County Republican Office Open
September 15, 2008
Bastrop County Republican Party
Safeguard against identity theft
May 13, 2008
Kirsten Niedzwecki, owner of Character Defined, will be the guest speaker at the
Bastrop County Republican Women’s Meeting on Thursday, May 15, at 7:00. The Meeting
will be held at the main branch of the First National Bank in
‘How to safeguard against identity theft and how to recover if you have been victimized by this fraud’
is open to the public.
Kirsten formerly served three Texas Attorneys General as their Chief Investigator for Civil
Enforcement specializing in consumer protection. While working for the State, she provided
multi-agency training to civil and criminal investigators, conducted and supervised complex
investigations, and spoke to community organizations on issues related to consumer fraud.
Kirsten is an advocate for consumer education and strong ethical business practices. Regarded
as an engaging speaker and effective teacher in principled decision making, Kirsten has spoken
to groups across the
in public and private schools and develops values-themed materials for students K-12.
Please join the Bastrop County Republican Women for this informative talk. The public is invited to
attend and refreshments will be served. Please email Marilyn at
info @ Bastropcountyrepublicanwomen.org. (remove spaces)
Getting to know Cindy McCain
April 30, 2008
Getting to know Cindy McCain .
America’s next First Lady.
Subject: Cindy McCain
There was an article in the Wall Street Journal on Cindy McCain, John”s wife. All I ever saw was this attractive woman standing beside John. I was surprised how talented and involved with world problems she is. This is a summary of the article. She graduated from Southern Cal and was a special-needs teacher.
After her Dad died she became involved with his beer distributing firm and is now the chairwoman. Sales have doubled since she has taken over from her father.
They have a marriage prenuptial agreement, her assets remain separate. She is involved around the world clearing land mines – travels to these countries on a detonation team and service on their board.
They have a 19 year old serving in Iraq, another son in the Naval Academy, a daughter recently graduated from Columbia Univ., an adopted daughter in high school, and a son who is the finance guy at the beer firm.
Raised kids in Phoenix, Az rather than Washington DC.(better atmosphere) He commuted.
In 1991, Mrs. McCain came across a girl in an orphanage in Bangladesh. Mother Teresa implored Mrs. McCain to take the baby with severe cleft palate. She did so without first telling her husband. The couple adopted the girl who has had a dozen operations to repair her cleft palate and other medical problems.
They have a Family Foundation for children’s causes.
She’s active with “Halo Trust” – to clear land mines, provide water and food in war ravaged and developing countries.
She will join an overseas mission of “Operation Smile”, a charity for corrective surgery on children’s faces.
She has had two back surgeries and became addicted to pain killers. She talks openly about it which she says is part of the recovery process.
If members would like more information, just Google “Cindy McCain”.
Article Forwarded and Submitted by Zellena, BCRW Past President & Member
TFRW Luncheon
April 2, 2008
Here is a Invitation to a TFRW Luncheon. If you would like to go and you are a member of BCRW you can contact us at info@bastropcountyrepublicanwomen.org that way if more than one person is going you can be seated together.
Tribute to Women Luncheon
June 13, 2008 , 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Hilton
1600 Lamar,
Our biennial Tribute to Women Luncheon will be held Friday, June 13 in conjunction with the Republican Party of Texas State Convention in
All clubs have the opportunity to recognize members who have volunteered their efforts within their local club, TFRW and the Republican Party.
The Tribute to Women event is held every two years to honor our members of the Texas Federation of Republican Women. It is truly a special honor for members to receive this award from their home club, and to be recognized at the luncheon.
Honoree must be a member in good standing of a TFRW Club. Each club may have the opportunity to submit up to 4 nominees. This can be a combination of those that are able to attend the event or not able to attend.
Clubs should submit biographical sketches of a maximum of 200 words, typewritten or e-mailed as a Word Document, detailing only TFRW and Republican activities of your Nominees attached to the Nominating Forms. Please submit one form for each Nominee. Their bio’s will be printed as submitted and published in the Book of Honor.
Registration will cover the cost of the luncheon, the Book of Honor, Tribute to Women Pin and photographs of the Honorees. Seating will be assigned of a “first received” basis. Tables are expected to seat 10.
All members of the Texas Federation of Republican Women, elected officials and guests are invited to attend this celebration and recognition of these outstanding women.
Registration forms should be submitted with registration fees and bio’s of your Nominees by postmark deadline