Contents
* President's Note
* Boots & Bling Urban Fling
* Campaign Activities
* Americanism
* Legislative
* Membership
* June C.H.A.T.
* 60TH Anniversary Highlights
* VRW Ladies On The Move
* Say Cheese!
* Minutes
* Advertise
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General Meetings
General meeting luncheons will commence in September. In the meantime, send us photos of your summer community and political activities! See the "Say Cheese section.
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Let Freedom Ring! 
It’s Independence Day!
Victory Requires Women.
Deanna Harrington, President
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We Americans love the summertime. We love our hot Texas barbecues, bright blue pools, lemonade, red and white checkered tablecloths—basically all things America and all things Texas. After this season of lockdowns and some would say government overreach, I’m guessing you—like me—are even more appreciative of our freedom and the American way of life.
As we rest and ponder over the summer, let’s think about our future and why we are members of Village Republican Women. No doubt our common bonds are love of country, state, and community. We also believe in the Rule of Law, the individual, capitalism, responsibility, and freedom. Looking back, it is difficult to accept that our great American experiment is being challenged.
Village Republican Women exists to get Republicans elected at all levels of government, and our leadership team is hard at work planning a fantastic fall schedule for our club. At this time last year, in the midst of nationwide urban riots and flaring Covid-19 numbers, we were boldly planning for our VRW Centennial Celebration of the Women’s Right to Vote. Now we are getting ready for some boot-scootin' VRW fun at our September 18th “Boots and Bling Urban Fling” fundraiser, which will be followed by an outstanding line-up of fall general meeting programs.
Heading into the 2022 election cycle, Village Republican Women will be ready to meet the challenge and answer our calling. The masks are off. Remember what happened over the past year or so. It is Independence Day, and victory requires women.
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Boots & Bling Urban Fling
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It's time to have some Boot Scootin' Fun at our VRW Fundraiser!
Julie Jaehne, 3rd VP Ways and Means
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Boots & Bling with an Urban Fling will feature a dinner, live band, guest speakers, dancing, games, a silent/live auction, meet and greet our local elected officials,and a best-dressed contest, so pull out your best western attire and let's celebrate our patriotism in the iconic Gilley's "Urban Cowboy".style for a night of boot-scootin' fun!!
Date: Saturday, September 18'th, 2021
Time: 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Location: Cadillac Bar and Grill
Early Bird Price: $80/person
(Early Bird Registration Deadline July 31)
*Ticket prices will increase to $100 after July 31st
Event sponsorship opportunities available, contact Julie Jaehne for more information. Stay tuned for more details. Proceeds go towards civic engagement, member education, outreach, and campaign support activities.
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Make New Friends, Influence People, And Volunteer.
Ann Trousdale, Campaign Activities
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Volunteer at Harris County Republican headquarters (HCRP).
HCRP needs volunteers at the front desk. You'll meet like-minded people who work to make our party stronger. You'll be trained by a staff member.
Where is it? 8584 Bingle (I-10 Bingle exit).
When do you need me?
Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please call or email Beverly Roberts to be part of the excitement at HCRP: 832-443-8109, bjuhlmer47@gmail.com
And don’t forget to turn in your volunteer hours to VRW Campaign Activities Chair, Anne Trousdale at annet9119@gmail.com.
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Gratitude For Our Deputy Voter Registrars
Mary Grace Landrum, Community Engagement and Americanism
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Wave the flag for our patriotic Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrars Thank you, Jodie Dornak, for continuing to organize Voter Registration Drives. This past month drives were held at two Senior Living Center – the Forum and Treemont. Volunteers also helped at HISD graduation ceremonies. Judy Brent, Ronnye Cowell, Jodie Dornak, Kathleen Herzog, Marilyn Kent, Mary Grace Landrum, Susan Paba, Beverly Roberts, Anne Trousdale, and Eleanor White answered questions, provided mail-in ballot applications, assisted with address changes and registered new voters.
If you have completed your training and are a registered VDVR, please send an email to Jodie at jdornak@swbell.net or leave a message at 281-639-4196. Jodie will let you know about upcoming opportunities.
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Update on U.S. Senate Bill 1
"For the People Act"
Joanie Bain, Legislative
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On June 22nd the Republican senators were able to prevent the Democrat's attempt to pass United States Senate Bill 1 – the broad sweeping election bill that passed in the U.S. House(House Bill 1) dubbed by the Democrats as the “For the People Act.” As you recall from our April Newsletter, this bill was designed to allow the federal government to take over elections and undermine the States’ attempts to strengthen voter integrity laws. Ted Cruz and other Republicans in Congress refer to it as the “Corrupt Politicians Act.”
“All 50 Democrats voted for the procedural measure, but it drew no GOP support, leaving it short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a Republican filibuster,” The Wall Street Journal reported.
A new left-of-center poll released the results of a survey this week that showed that the overwh
elming majority of Americans — including 91% of Republicans, 87% of Independents, and 62% of Democrats — support requiring voter ID in elections.
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Welcome New Members
Laura Carlson, 2nd V.P. Membership
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Our membership continues to grow! Village Republican Women's members are leading the way in community service, philanthropy, and politics! Members, thank you for your contribution!!
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June C.H.A.T. with Rep. Jim Murphy
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VRW 60th Anniversary Highlights
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60th Anniversary Highlights
Carolyn Hodges, 60th Anniversary Chair
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Hedwig Village Mayor Tom Jinks thanking Susan Mathews for her service as a member of Hedwig Village City Council (Pictured Left). VRW President Deanna Harrington showing support for Susan's recognition on behalf of VRW. (Pictured Right)
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VRW Board Member Beverly Roberts (Center), visited Austin frequently during this Legislative Session to advocate for conservative principles.
THANK YOU BEVERLY FOR YOUR COMMITMENT!!
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Mary Donna Moceri is one of our newest members. In May, 202, she was awarded the prestigious "Cable Award" from Houston Northwest Delta Gamma Alumnae Chapter and Delta Gamma Fraternity for 10 years of service, loyalty, and leadership.
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Our very own Campaign Activities Chair Anne Trousdale and VRW Member Jodie Dornak sitting in the HOT summer sun conducting voter registration at Delmar Stadium for Houston ISD graduations, as part of VRW's Americanism Committee.
GREAT JOB LADIES, THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!
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CONTINUE TO SEND US YOUR PHOTOS!
 We know our members are actively working to expand the Republican base, and we want to document your efforts in pictures. Here is what you can do, take lots of pictures throughout the summer of your community and/or political endeavors and submit your favorites with a brief caption describing what you are doing in your photo and send to webmaster@villagerepublicanwomen.org. If your photos are selected, we will feature them in our next newsletter.
*To be considered:
- You must be a VRW member.
- Photos must depict you engaged in a community or political endeavor.
- Photos must be submitted by the individual (VRW member) in the photo.
- Provide a caption for the photo.
- Include your name, the activity, and the purpose or outcome of the activity.
- Photos must be submitted by the 20th of each month.
- By submitting a photo, you are giving VRW permission to use it in our newsletter if selected.
—Sonia Riivera
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May Meeting Minutes
Nolia Rhode, VRW Recording Secretary
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Minutes of VRW General Meeting
May 26, 2021
President Deanna Harrington called the meeting to order at 11:32 am.
The invocation was delivered by Chaplain Penny Remick, and the pledges to the flags were led by Major Jeb Strickland (retired).
Mrs. Harrington welcomed everyone and introduced the elected officials, candidates, and guests. Previous minutes from March 24, 2021, were approved.
Mrs. Harrington continued the meeting with the election of the nominating committee. Joanie Bain, Sharon Donaldson, Susan Matthews, Beverly Roberts, and Ellie Skelton were nominated and elected. This was followed by the nomination and election of 18 delegates to the TFRW convention. The delegates are Kate Bush, Laura Carlson, Ronnye Cowell, Sharon Donaldson, Sam Gershen, Deanna Harrington, Iris Horton, Buffie Ingersoll, Julie Jaehne, Susan Matthews, Sprit Motion, Penny Remick, Beverly Roberts, Nance Scott, Ellie Skelton, Susan Smith, Sonia Soto, ?? Villarreal. Alternates are Sonia Rivera and Meredith Earnest.
Eleanor White and Anne Trousdale reported on campaign activities. There are about 110 questions to be answered on the NFRW form. Beverly Roberts gave a brief update on Membership in the absence of Laura Carlson.
President Harrington continued with announcements.
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Carolyn Hodges One bag containing 6 picture frames was misplaced. If you have the bag, please contact Carolyn.
Sonia Rivera - Traditionally VRW newsletter takes the summer off, but Sonia plans to do summer picture-heavy newsletters and needs your help. Photo guidelines were reviewed.
Beverly Roberts - Please collect your name tag and 2021 Directory at the membership table. The directory includes contact information, ads from sponsors, and our by-laws and standing rules.
Anne Trousdale and Eleanor White - use the sheets on the table to turn in your hours today.
Nancy Scott - She gave us the amounts in our banking accounts. She will move funds from Pay Pal to the checking account and then funds from the checking account to the savings account.
Mary Grace Landrum - Thank you to Jodie Dornak for coordinating three Voter Registration drives this month. She also thanked volunteers who will be registering voters.
Julie Jaehne - Boots and Bling - Save the date for Saturday evening, Sept, 18 at the Cadillac Bar. Join us for dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions, games, politicians, and candidates. Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed western outfit and best western dancing.
Mrs. Harrington reminded us of the TFRW Convention to be held October 13-16, 2021 at the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, TX. Early Bird registration is now through June 30. The fee is $190 per person. On July 1, the registration fee will be $250. Early Bird registration, Kalahari room reservations, convention gear, and tickets to the President’s Dinner are all available from the TFRW convention page.
In the absence of Teresa Kosmoski, Mrs. Harrington introduced the guest speaker, Loren Spivack, “The Free Market Warrior. Mr. Spivack was born and raised in Massachusetts and spent most of his adult life in New York City. Mr. Spivack is a fighter for conservative values. All of his efforts go towards educating others, thus giving them the ammunition they need to go out and fight for those same values.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:50 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Nolia Rohde
VRW Recording Secretary
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Please Submit Your Directory Updates
Beverly Roberts, Directory
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Despite hours of making careful entries for the 2021 Directory, I know there will be a few errors. Please send corrections to me at bjuhlmer47@gmail.com so I can update my document and appraise our Board of those corrections.
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VILLAGE REPUBLICAN WOMEN
WISH YOU A SAFE, HAPPY, AND BLESSED
INDEPENDENCE DAY!
GOD BLESS THE USA
On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from England,
an event that eventually led to the formation of the
United States of America.
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