The Star Republican News September/October 2019

The STAR Republican News September/October 2019 Star Republican Women is a federated member club of the Texas Federation of Republican Women and serves members and communities within TFRW Region XI and Texas Senate Districts 22 and 24. In This Issue. Oktoberfest Details From Denise's Desk Time to Renew Your Membership Red Shoe Book Club To Meet October 22 Texas State Income Tax Proposition SRW Patrons & Sponsors SRW Hosts Oktoberfest Social & Fundraiser Oct. 10 at The Trails 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets $40 per person CLICK HERE for Upcoming GOP Events Calendar SRW to Host Oktoberfest Social and Fundraiser at The Trails October 10 Star Republican Women will host its 2019 social and fundraiser Thursday, October 10 at The Trails in Horseshoe Bay. The Oktoberfest event will commence at 5 p.m. and feature German cuisine, Polka music and a variety of libations. Tickets for Star's Oktoberfest are $40 per person (plus a small processing fee.) Attendees are requested to purchase tickets by October 7. CLICK ON THE BUTTON BELOW TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS ONLINE TODAY! Marion Gardner, Chairman Ways & Means Committee Star 2019 Oktoberfest Ticket Purchase From Denise's Desk September is generally a month of returning to a routine. Vacationers return home, students return to school, “winter Texans” return to the Hill Country, and organizations resume their regular meetings. But sometimes the return to a routine is disrupted by unforeseen events. Such is the case with Star Republican Women. Due to the parking lot renovation at Quail Point and the SRW Board’s decision to support the Llano County Republican Party Constitution Day Celebration Fundraiser on September 17th, Star did not have its regular meeting that day. I am pleased to report that the LCRP Fundraiser event completely sold out and was a huge success. Thanks to all SRW members who participated in this event. What an amazing response for the first Constitution Day Celebration where Llano County Republicans joined forces to raise money to ensure that we “Keep Texas Red!” Be sure that you don’t miss out on the Star Republican Women Octoberfest event October 10 th . Please buy your tickets today and join us for what should be a very fun event. Due to the uncertainty on the availability of Quail Point In October, we will NOT have our regular second Tuesday meeting, so we will have a brief business meeting at our Octoberfest event. One more opportunity….There’s still time to register for the TFRW Convention in Galveston October 3-5. We have already submitted the credentialing form for delegates, but it can be amended if anyone would like to go to the Convention as a delegate. Please email me ASAP if you are interested at [email protected] . Hope to see you soon! Denise Rives, SRW President Time to Renew Your Membership In 2019, Star Republican Women's reached a membership count of 105 members and 42 associate members. LET'S CONTINUE TO GROW! It is now time to renew your Star Republican Women membership. Also, Please ask your friends, neighbors and family members to join Star Republican Women -- as members or associates. Bring them to our next meeting. Dues are $30 for members and $20 for associates. Remember, spouses can join as an associate member and attend all of our meetings. Click on the button below to download the membership form and recruit family and friends to become new members! Please bring your completed membership form & your dues to our Oktoberfest event or mail to: STAR Republican Women P.O. Box 8675 Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657 Kathy Stahl, VP & Membership Committee Chairman 2020 SRW Membership Form Check Us Out At: www.starrw.org & Facebook Red Shoe Book Club To Meet October 22 Star Republican Women's Red Shoe Book Club will meet Tuesday, October 22 to discuss the book "The Lost Girls of Paris" by Pam Jenoff. SRW Literacy Committee Chairman Kathy Hussey will host the event at the Horseshoe Bay Resort Lantana Room from 4 to 6 p.m. ABOUT THE BOOK: A remarkable story of friendship and courage centered around three women and a ring of female secret agents during World War II . 1946, Manhattan One morning while passing through Grand Central Terminal on her way to work, Grace Healey finds an abandoned suitcase tucked beneath a bench. Unable to resist her own curiosity, Grace opens the suitcase, where she discovers a dozen photographs—each of a different woman. In a moment of impulse, Grace takes the photographs and quickly leaves the station. Grace soon learns that the suitcase belonged to a woman named Eleanor Trigg, leader of a network of female secret agents who were deployed out of London during the war. Twelve of these women were sent to Occupied Europe as couriers and radio operators to aid the resistance. But they never returned home, their fates a mystery. Setting out to learn the truth behind the women in the photographs, Grace finds herself drawn to a young mother turned agent named Marie, whose daring mission overseas reveals a remarkable story of friendship, valor and betrayal. Vividly rendered and inspired by true events, New York Times bestselling author Pam Jenoff shines a light on the incredible heroics of the brave women of the war and weaves a mesmerizing tale of courage, sisterhood and the great strength of women to survive in the hardest of circumstances. ( From the publisher .) Even if you haven't read the book, you can attend and enjoy the conversation about the book and other topics of interest to the group. Food and beverage service will be available on an individual pay as you go basis. Kathy Hussey, Literacy Committee Chairman 86th Texas Legislature Update Following is a special report from State Rep. Andrew Murr: This upcoming November, you will have the opportunity to vote on 10 proposed constitutional amendments passed during the 86th Legislative Session. One of these proposed constitutional amendments is Proposition 4 which would constitutionally prohibit a state income tax in Texas. History: In 1993, voters approved a Constitutional Amendment that prohibited a personal income tax without first obtaining voter approval in a statewide referendum. Currently, the Texas Constitution requires only a simple majority vote of the legislature to send the issue to voters. If passed, Proposition 4 would increase protections against a future income tax by requiring a TWO-THIRDS super-majority in both legislative chambers before a question of an income tax was put before voters in a statewide referendum. In short, if approved Proposition 4 would make a future income tax on individuals in Texas nearly impossible . What will be on the ballot: Proposition 4 (HJR 38) “The constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of an individual income tax, including a tax on an individual’s share of partnership and unincorporated association income.” For Against Murr represents House District 53 that includes Llano County and 11 other counties. SRW Patron and Sponsor Programs To Help Candidates & Communities Star Republican Women thank those who have become sponsors and patrons in 2019, providing funds for Star's political contributions for the upcoming general elections and to support its Caring for America activities in local communities. If you want to participate as a Patron or Sponsor, please click on the link below for additional information. We welcome you recruiting others to participating in these programs as well. SRW Patron & Sponsorship Programs 2019 SRW SPONSORS ELECT Reagan Lambert for Mayor of Horseshoe Bay follow Elect Reagan Lambert on Facebook 2019-2020 STAR REPUBLICAN WOMEN PATRONS Claudia Haydon Kathy Hussey Carole Keiffer Mary Lou Kromer Lynn Snyder Lane JoAnn McCarty Denise Rives Gennie Ward 2019-2020 SRW Officers President Denise Rives [email protected] 432-638-7808 1st VP/Programs Marsha Lovelady [email protected] 432-238-9428 2nd VP/Membership Kathy Stahl [email protected] 832-472-5437 Secretary Debbie Lambert [email protected] 512-748-0814 Treasurer Charlotte Steindorf [email protected] 830-596-0029 2019-2020 SRW Committee Chairmen Awards Gennie Ward [email protected] 325-247-4078 Hospitality Carol Ascue [email protected] 512-663-3601 Bylaws Belle Guice [email protected] 210-508-7803 Parliamentarian Belle Guice [email protected] 210-508-7803 Caring for America Becca Marsh [email protected] 361-564-8170 Chaplain Annette Burton [email protected] 830-220-3618 PR/Newsletter Mary Lou Kromer [email protected] 830-596-7061 Ways & Means Marion Gardner [email protected] 830-613-9216 Literacy Kathy Hussey [email protected] 325-423-0418 Campaign Activities Barbara Derse [email protected] 214-202-0052 2019 TFRW Regional & District Leadership Region XI Deputy President Gail Teegarden [email protected] SD24 District Director Zenia Warren [email protected] SD 22 District Director Merryl Wash [email protected] NOTICE: Political advertising paid for by Star Republican Women PAC, Treasurer Charlotte Steindorf, P.O. Box 8675, Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657. SRW is a non-profit organization under Section 527 of the IRS Code. Contributions to Star Republican Women PAC are NOT tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income purposes. Corporate contributions are not permitted. Not authorized by any candidate or committee. EDITOR: Mary Lou Kromer – 830-596-7061 [email protected] . ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

The STAR Republican News

September/October 2019

Star Republican Women is a federated member club of the Texas Federation of Republican Women and serves members and communities within TFRW Region XI and Texas Senate Districts 22 and 24.

In This Issue.

Oktoberfest Details
From Denise's Desk
Time to Renew Your Membership
Red Shoe Book Club To Meet October 22
Texas State Income Tax Proposition
SRW Patrons & Sponsors

SRW Hosts Oktoberfest Social & Fundraiser Oct. 10

at The Trails

5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Tickets $40 per person

CLICK HERE for Upcoming GOP Events Calendar

SRW to Host Oktoberfest Social and Fundraiser at The Trails October 10

Star Republican Women will host its 2019 social and fundraiser Thursday, October 10 at The Trails in Horseshoe Bay.

The Oktoberfest event will commence at 5 p.m. and feature German cuisine, Polka music and a variety of libations.

Tickets for Star's Oktoberfest are $40 per person (plus a small processing fee.) Attendees are requested to purchase tickets by October 7.

CLICK ON THE BUTTON BELOW TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS ONLINE TODAY!

Marion Gardner, Chairman Ways & Means Committee

Star 2019 Oktoberfest Ticket Purchase

From Denise's Desk

September is generally a month of returning to a routine. Vacationers return home, students return to school, “winter Texans” return to the Hill Country, and organizations resume their regular meetings. But sometimes the return to a routine is disrupted by unforeseen events.

Such is the case with Star Republican Women. Due to the parking lot renovation at Quail Point and the SRW Board’s decision to support the Llano County Republican Party Constitution Day Celebration Fundraiser on September 17th, Star did not have its regular meeting that day.

I am pleased to report that the LCRP Fundraiser event completely sold out and was a huge success. Thanks to all SRW members who participated in this event. What an amazing response for the first Constitution Day Celebration where Llano County Republicans joined forces to raise money to ensure that we “Keep Texas Red!”

Be sure that you don’t miss out on the Star Republican Women Octoberfest event October 10^th. Please buy your tickets today and join us for what should be a very fun event.

Due to the uncertainty on the availability of Quail Point In October, we will NOT have our regular second Tuesday meeting, so we will have a brief business meeting at our Octoberfest event.

One more opportunity….There’s still time to register for the TFRW Convention in Galveston October 3-5. We have already submitted the credentialing form for delegates, but it can be amended if anyone would like to go to the Convention as a delegate. Please email me ASAP if you are interested at [email protected].

Hope to see you soon!

Denise Rives, SRW President

Time to Renew Your Membership

In 2019, Star Republican Women's reached a membership count of 105 members and 42 associate members. LET'S CONTINUE TO GROW!

It is now time to renew your Star Republican Women membership.

Also, Please ask your friends, neighbors and family members to join Star Republican Women -- as members or associates. Bring them to our next meeting. Dues are $30 for members and $20 for associates. Remember, spouses can join as an associate member and attend all of our meetings.

Click on the button below to download the membership form and recruit family and friends to become new members!

Please bring your completed membership form & your dues to our Oktoberfest event or mail to:

STAR Republican Women

P.O. Box 8675

Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657

Kathy Stahl, VP & Membership Committee Chairman

2020 SRW Membership Form

Check Us Out At:

www.starrw.org & Facebook

Red Shoe Book Club

To Meet October 22

Star Republican Women's Red Shoe Book Club will meet Tuesday, October 22 to discuss the book "The Lost Girls of Paris" by Pam Jenoff. SRW Literacy Committee Chairman Kathy Hussey will host the event at the Horseshoe Bay Resort Lantana Room from 4 to 6 p.m.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

A remarkable story of friendship and courage centered around three women and a ring of female secret agents during World War II.

1946, Manhattan
One morning while passing through Grand Central Terminal on her way to work, Grace Healey finds an abandoned suitcase tucked beneath a bench.

Unable to resist her own curiosity, Grace opens the suitcase, where she discovers a dozen photographs—each of a different woman. In a moment of impulse, Grace takes the photographs and quickly leaves the station.

Grace soon learns that the suitcase belonged to a woman named Eleanor Trigg, leader of a network of female secret agents who were deployed out of London during the war. Twelve of these women were sent to Occupied Europe as couriers and radio operators to aid the resistance.

But they never returned home, their fates a mystery.

Setting out to learn the truth behind the women in the photographs, Grace finds herself drawn to a young mother turned agent named Marie, whose daring mission overseas reveals a remarkable story of friendship, valor and betrayal.

Vividly rendered and inspired by true events, New York Times bestselling author Pam Jenoff shines a light on the incredible heroics of the brave women of the war and weaves a mesmerizing tale of courage, sisterhood and the great strength of women to survive in the hardest of circumstances. (From the publisher.)

Even if you haven't read the book, you can attend and enjoy the conversation about the book and other topics of interest to the group. Food and beverage service will be available on an individual pay as you go basis.

Kathy Hussey, Literacy Committee Chairman

86th Texas Legislature Update

Following is a special report from State Rep. Andrew Murr:

This upcoming November, you will have the opportunity to vote on 10 proposed constitutional amendments passed during the 86th Legislative Session. One of these proposed constitutional amendments is Proposition 4 which would constitutionally prohibit a state income tax in Texas.

History: In 1993, voters approved a Constitutional Amendment that prohibited a personal income tax without first obtaining voter approval in a statewide referendum. Currently, the Texas Constitution requires only a simple majority vote of the legislature to send the issue to voters. If passed, Proposition 4 would increase protections against a future income tax by requiring a TWO-THIRDS super-majority in both legislative chambers before a question of an income tax was put before voters in a statewide referendum. In short, if approved Proposition 4 would make a future income tax on individuals in Texas nearly impossible.

What will be on the ballot: Proposition 4 (HJR 38)
“The constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of an individual income tax, including a tax on an individual’s share of partnership and unincorporated association income.”
For
Against

Murr represents House District 53 that includes Llano County and 11 other counties.

SRW Patron and Sponsor Programs

To Help Candidates & Communities

Star Republican Women thank those who have become sponsors and patrons in 2019, providing funds for Star's political contributions for the upcoming general elections and to support its Caring for America activities in local communities.

If you want to participate as a Patron or Sponsor, please click on the link below for additional information. We welcome you recruiting others to participating in these programs as well.

SRW Patron & Sponsorship Programs

2019 SRW SPONSORS

ELECT

Reagan Lambert

for Mayor of Horseshoe Bay

follow Elect Reagan Lambert on Facebook

2019-2020 STAR REPUBLICAN WOMEN PATRONS

Claudia Haydon

Kathy Hussey

Carole Keiffer

Mary Lou Kromer

Lynn Snyder Lane

JoAnn McCarty

Denise Rives

Gennie Ward

2019-2020 SRW Officers

President Denise Rives [email protected] 432-638-7808

1st VP/Programs Marsha Lovelady [email protected] 432-238-9428

2nd VP/Membership Kathy Stahl [email protected] 832-472-5437

Secretary Debbie Lambert [email protected] 512-748-0814

Treasurer Charlotte Steindorf [email protected] 830-596-0029

2019-2020 SRW Committee Chairmen

Awards Gennie Ward [email protected] 325-247-4078

Hospitality Carol Ascue [email protected] 512-663-3601

Bylaws Belle Guice [email protected] 210-508-7803

Parliamentarian Belle Guice [email protected] 210-508-7803

Caring for America Becca Marsh [email protected] 361-564-8170

Chaplain Annette Burton [email protected] 830-220-3618

PR/Newsletter Mary Lou Kromer [email protected] 830-596-7061

Ways & Means Marion Gardner [email protected] 830-613-9216

Literacy Kathy Hussey [email protected] 325-423-0418

Campaign Activities Barbara Derse [email protected] 214-202-0052

2019 TFRW Regional & District Leadership

Region XI Deputy President Gail Teegarden [email protected]

SD24 District Director Zenia Warren [email protected]

SD 22 District Director Merryl Wash [email protected]

NOTICE: Political advertising paid for by Star Republican Women PAC, Treasurer Charlotte Steindorf, P.O. Box 8675, Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657. SRW is a non-profit organization under Section 527 of the IRS Code. Contributions to Star Republican Women PAC are NOT tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income purposes. Corporate contributions are not permitted. Not authorized by any candidate or committee.

EDITOR: Mary Lou Kromer – 830-596-7061 [email protected].