TCRW Newsletter 1

UpcOMING EVENTs

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Tri County Regular Meeting Program: Members’ Review of State

Convention

Friday, October 18, 2019

Tri County R.E.D. Fundraiser: 7pm—10pm

Golfcrest Country Club Pearland, Texas

Greater Houston Council Tuesday, Sept 17, 2019

Mendenhall Community Center

1414 Wirt Road, Houston

Serving Brazoria, Galveston, & Harris Counties

OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF

TRI- COUNTY REPUBLICAN

WOMEN S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 9 S T A T E S E N A T E D I S T R I C T 1 1

2019 O ff icers

President:

Ann Strouhal

713-857-2414

1st VP/Programs:

Naomi Andrews

903-388-3535

2nd VP/Membership:

Susan Hooper

832-723-7671

Recording Secretary:

Carolyn Stewart

281-635-2793

Corresponding Secretary:

Linda Fort

281-455-3978

Treasurer:

Gloria Dearth

281-546-2545

Committees

Chaplain:

Parliamentarian: Susan Putman

Americanism: Marsha Treadway

Awards:

Campaign: Gaylyn DeVine

Caring for America: Pat Eubanks

and Carol Groff

Hospitality: Team of 4!

Legislative:

Literacy: Pat Eubanks and

Carol Groff

Newsletter: Ann Strouhal

Public relations: Betty Audish

Ways and Means: Gaylyn DeVine

Message from the President:

Greetings Republican Women! What a great group from PTSDUSA we had speaking at our September meeting. Our many thanks to all three of them for sharing their stories and the ben-efits of Camp Hope! It truly is a remarkable organi-zation providing miraculous help to our combat vet-erans. Another “thank you” to our member Gloria Dearth for hosting our last Meet & Greet @ Persedo’s in Alvin. If you ever need a fabulous place for a get-together and/or “tasting” of adult beverages, con-tact Gloria! Our immediate focus now is our 2019 Tri County Fundraiser—Republicans Every Day (R.E.D.) Gala - on October 18. Lots of information in this news-letter about how you can help and what is still needed. This is the time for “all hands on deck” by providing your time, talent, and/or treasure. Make sure you buy your tickets by September 30 to get the early-bird discount! Lastly, a reminder of the TFRW State Convention in Galvestion October 3-5. There is still time to register for the full convention or for just a day. More infor-mation about that in this newsletter also! Get pre-pared for the battle of 2020! As always—stay informed, and let your voices heard at the local, state, and federal levels. We have to KEEP TEXAS RED, CONSERVATIVE & PRO-LIFE, AND KEEP OUR COUNTRY AND COMMUNITIES SAFE!!!

Ann Strouhal

Remember our online sites:

Website: www.tcrwtx.org Facebook: TCRW (our page has a red/white/blue Texas logo)

Check frequently for up-to-date information!

Monthly Meeting Information:

Golfcrest Country Club

2509 Country Club Drive

Pearland, TX 77581

10:30 am Meet & Greet

11:00am Business Meeting

12pm Lunch $15 (RSVP by noon prior Fri)

Political Advertising paid for by Tri-County Republican Women, Andrea P. Williams, PAC Treasure, 2404 Grand Blvd. Pearland, TX 77581.

Contributions are not Federal Tax Deductible as Charitable Contributions. Corporate Contributions are not permitted.

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Upcoming Programs at Tri County RW:

October 8, 2019 Program

Program: Tri County Members’ Review of State Convention

Join us as we hear from our members who attended the TFRW State Convention in Galveston Octo-

ber 3-5. Friday, October 18, 2019. They will get you “fired up” and motivated to do more to sup-

port the Republican Party and Candidates!

October 18, 2019, Tri County’s R.E.D. Event!

Our October 8 meeting will also be our last meeting before our own Fundraiser—Republican Every Day Event on

October 18! So make sure you bring any last minute items for our Silent Auction baskets and/or turn in more ticket

sales money! This will be a GRAND EVENT, and a FUN EVENT— so make sure you have something RED to

wear!

AND… our Keynote Speaker is Pastor Rafael Cruz (father of Sen. Ted Cruz). Pastor Cruz is a powerful example of

the American Dream. He will encourage us all on the principles that make America exceptional. More R.E.D. Event

information on the next page.

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW BEFORE THE PRICE INCREASES!

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INFORMATON ABOUT UPCOMING TRI COUNTY EVENT

For our 2019 Republican Every Day (R.E.D.) Fundraiser October 18: Yes! We are in full production for our 2019 Fundraiser—our Republican Every Day (RED) Event!

We are asking that each member contribute one (or more!) of the items below for our event. IT’S NOT TOO LATE

TO DONATE! And, if you are unable to bring your item(s) to our October 8th meeting, we will arrange to pick up

the item. Just contact one of the officers on the front page of the newsletter.

• Gift cards (minimum $25 value)

• Bottle of wine or “spirits”

• Scratch-off tickets

• Silent auction items/basket (for example: Themed food baskets, event tickets, jewelry, “spa” items/gift

certificates, fishing gear/basket, sports items, designer handbag/wallet, etc.)

WE NEED EVERYONE’S HELP TO MAKE THIS A HUGE SUCCESS!

Buying tickets is SO EASY! You can go to our website www.tcrwtx.org, you can go to our Facebook Page (and go

to Events), or you can send in a form/check! VALET PARKING IS INCLUDED IN THE TICKET PRICE!

There will be a live and silent auction with items such as dinner with an elected official, home-made Gumbo Dinner

for 20, various sports memorabilia, “adult beverage” basket, and so much more!

You can also take a chance on winning a fabulous prize by purchasing a (or more than one!) homemade red velvet

cupcake for $5.00! Two lucky cupcake purchasers will have a special Trump coin inside their cupcake, indicating that

they have one the prizes (yes, more than the Trump coin!) Winners must be present to win!

Each R.E.D. Event ticket includes a Buffet dinner, 1 wine or beer ticket, and valet parking.

We have tables of 8 available in addition to individual tickets. Pricing is as follows:

Table Sponsors $750.00

Includes EIGHT (8) Individual tickets, Reserved Seating, Name on all Promotional Materials, Signage

and Announced at Event

Table Sponsors $550.00

Includes EIGHT (8) Individual Tickets, Reserved Seating

Individual tickets $65.00 through September 30th,

As of October 1, individual tickets are $75.00 each

RED Velvet Cupcakes are $5.00 each

You can use/share the form included in the email with this newsletter to

purchase tickets, or you can go online (and direct others to go online) to

purchase tickets. The link to purchase tickets online is on our website

home page at www.tcrwtx.org.

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Other Upcoming mtgs & Candidate Fundraisers

Friday, September 20, 2019

Brazoria County RPTVEP Meet-n-Greet

Hosted by Republican Party of Texas Volunteer Engagement Project (RPTVEP)

6:00 pm, FREE to attend

Brazoria County West Annex, 451 North Velasco Street, Angleton, TX 77515

Description: The goal of the RPTVEP is to increase the volunteer pool, register Republican Voters and assist

the Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts for the Republican Party. The RPTVEP Meet-n-Greet is followed by

an Advantage training. For any questions & to RSVP, contact Field Representative Steffen Carrillo at scarril-

lo@texasgop.org or by phone at 935-652-1056.

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Bay Area Republican Women meeting

Location: Bay Oaks Country Club, 14545 Bay Oaks Blvd, Houston

11:00 am Social time

11:30 am Meeting

RSVP for lunch to barw.rsvp@gmail.com ($19 payable at the door)

Candidate Fundraisers: These are a few that are known to the newsletter editor. There

will be more!

September 25 For State Representative Ed Thompson (District 29)

5:30 to 7:30 pm

Scopel Square, 319 W. Willis, Alvin, TX 77511

RSVP to Lsitta@hotmail.com or call 281-756-7247

September 29 For Greg Hill, Candidate for Congressional District 22

1:00 pm—5:00 pm

Billy’s Hall, 4070 Wells Drive, Pearland, TX 77584

RSVP by phone to 832-561-4970

September 30 A Night With Lt. Col. Allen West,

Hosted by Justin West, Constable for Galveston County, Precinct 4

6:00 pm—9:30 pm,

The Green Event Center, 2000 W. Parkwood Ave., Friendswood, TX

A night of Liberty and Freedom presented by Justin West. The Keynote Speaker is best selling author

and Candidate for Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas, Congressman and Lt. Colonel [Ret)

Allen West.

October 10 For State Representative Dennis Paul (District 129)

5:00 pm—8:00 pm, 4th Annual BBQ,

Cost: $20 (and sponsorships are available)

Bay Area Community Center, 5002 Nasa Parkway, Seabrook, TX 77586

RSVP by phone to 832-293-2634 or by email to victoria@TheYatesCompany.com

November 2 For Judge Roy Castillo, Justice of the Peace, Brazoria County Precinct 3, Place 2

2:00 pm—10:00 pm, Dinner, Auction, Live Music

Billy’s Hall, 4070 Wells Drive, Pearland, TX 77584

For more info and tickets, go to www.ElectRoyCastillo.com

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Legislative Corner … Congressional District 22 (replacing Pete Olson after his retirement)

Here are the Republican candidates that have filed for this position so far:

Felicia Harris Greg Hill Matt Hinton Howard Lynn Steele Jr. Kathaleen Wall Joe Walz (aka Thaddeus Walz)

Maj. Keli Chevalier

2019 STATE TFRW CONVENTION IN GALVESTON

October 3 - 5, 2019—at Moody Gardens

You can still register for the TFRW Convention! At last count, there were over 700 full regis-

trations! If you cannot attend all the days, you can purchases “day passes” for the day you can

attend.

Go to www.tfrw.org/events/convention/ to register for the convention. All of the convention

information is posted to the website. You will not want to miss this opportunity to hear from so many elected officials

all in one place!

Let’s have a great showing of Tri County women at this convention!

November 5, 2019, Election Information: Oct. 1 Last day to register to vote in the November 5 election

Oct. 21 First day for Early Voting by personal appearance

Oct. 25 Last day for Brazoria County to receive applications by mail for early voting ballots to be voted by mail

Nov. 1 Last day for Regular Early Voting by personal appearance

Nov. 5 Election Day

What’s on the Ballot… City of Pearland: City Council Position 2 (vacated by Derrick Reed).

Candidates are Tony Carbone (“CPA”) and Jai Daggett (“Principal/Owner”) - per the city’s website.

City of Houston: Mayor, City Controller, Council positions for Districts A-K, At-Large Positions 1-5. Even though

this is for the City of Houston (we may have some members who live within Houston city limits), what the leaders

of the City of Houston do can impact our way of life!

City of Friendswood: City Bond Election (this link takes you to the City of Friendswood site for the election.

State of Texas: 10 proposed constitutional amendments to the Texas Constitution. Pay close attention to the word-

ing for #4 regarding a state income tax. VOTE YES to #4 (Voting YES on #4 is a vote for NO state income tax.)

“Voting YES for this proposition would place a ban on an income tax in the Texas Constitution. If a future legisla-

ture chose to impose an income tax, they would have to pass another constitutional amendment to undo it, which

would require a 2/3 vote of both the House and Senate, instead of a majority vote. Voting YES would further protect

future Texans from the possibility of an income tax.” (Thank you Rep. Dennis Paul for this explanation.) Rep. Paul

has a great explanation of each proposed amendment in his newsletter.

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Dues for Tri County Republican Women:

Member dues are $25 per year. Associate member dues are

$15. Make checks payable to TCRW PAC. Invite a friend to

join!

If you cannot make it to the meeting, dues can be mailed to:

TCRW

P.O. Box 1021

Pearland, TX 77588

Friendly Reminder about our regular Tri County Repub-

lican Women’s meetings:

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you plan on eating lunch after our

monthly meetings, please RSVP by Noon on the Friday before

our Tuesday meeting. You can

RSVP at www.tcrwtx.org or via the

Evite that Susan Hooper sends out by

email.

The cost for lunch is $15.00. If you

RSVP for lunch and are a “no-

HAPPY SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS

Sept 10 Pat Eubanks

Sept 21 Barbara Smith

Oct 1 Carol Groff

Oct 1 Dorothy Ragsdale

Oct 4 Marsha Treadway

Oct 24 Liz Batson

Oct 31 Carolyn Elender

Pictures of some auction items for our upcoming R.E.D. Event Oct 18!

Glass cookie jar of State Capitol

A HUGE Thank You to some of our sponsors so far:

Constable Buck Stevens Greg Hill For Congress Kathaleen Wall For Congress

Our Birthday Luncheon celebrating our members

with September and October birthdays is Monday,

Sept 30. You should have received an email to

RSVP. (FYI for our new members, we meet at

Pappa’s Seafood on the Gulf Freeway at 11 am &

everyone pays for their own.) If you still need to

RSVP, please call Gayle Chapman at 713-725-8065

to ensure ample seating.