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Southern Hills Republican Women Mission Statement
The Southern Hills Republican Women’s Club believes in American exceptionalism. We are committed to supporting and advancing the Republican Party, and its candidates, at the local, state and national level. To fulfill this mission we will:
• provide information on current political and community issues, • organize members and coordinate efforts to promote and elect Republican candidates, • maintain our commitment, passion and knowledge in support of the Republican Party and conservative issues.
• influence policy making at all levels of government.
November 2015
D I R E C T O R S
President Lynn Armanino
[email protected] 702-248-1414
1st VP Nickie Diersen
[email protected] 702-897-4682
2nd VP
Rose Webb [email protected]
702-897-2207
Treasurer Heather Stamer
[email protected] 702-743-0381
Secretary
Linda Schlinger [email protected]
702-896-9829
Communications Director Nickie Diersen
[email protected] 702-897-4682
Events Director Anne Danielson
[email protected] 702-278-6652.
Campaign Director Carolyn von Gortler
[email protected] 702-914-3730
Parliamentarian Sharon Banta
[email protected] 702-496-5111
Luncheon fee is
payable in advance to SHRW $25 for members
$30 for non-members
Price at the door is $30 if space is available
Buckman’s Grille is located at 2600 Hampton Rd. Henderson,
Room opens at 10:45 a.m. lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.
Reservation deadline November 12th
(must be received in the mail) for the monthly Luncheon
Please send checks to: So. Hills Republican Women:
2505 Anthem Village Drive Suite E-223 Henderson, NV 89052
or drop them in the mail box at 2001 DiPinto
(corner of Hampton & DiPinto Street)
November 17th Guest Speakers:
Judge Mark Stevens & Dr. Arnold Stalk
Judge Mark Stevens - “The Making of a Veteran’s Court”
Judge Mark Stevens is Chief Judge for the Henderson Municipal Court, Department 1. He originally took office April 17, 2007 and was named Chief Judge in January 2012. Judge Stevens presides over criminal arraignments and trials, as well as traffic arraignments and trials. In June 2011, Judge Stevens initiated the Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) program in Henderson. This program assists military veterans charged with misdemeanor crimes while struggling to readjust to civilian life. Prior to becoming Judge, Stevens was a prosecutor for seven years with the Henderson City Attorney’s Office, Criminal Division, and a Henderson Police Department patrol officer for three years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1988 - 1994 as captain, company commander and judge advocate defense attorney. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration Management at Oklahoma State University, Masters of Business Administration from Oklahoma City University, and Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law. A VTC graduate will be joining Judge Stevens to talk about his experience with the VTC program.
Dr. Arnold Stalk, Co-Founder of Veteran’s Village
Dr. Arnold Stalk is the co-founder of Veteran’s Village, a retrofitted motel that serves as transitional housing for U.S. Veterans. In honor of Veterans Day we have asked him to join us and give us an update of the activities taking place at Veteran’s Village. Dr. Stalk is a consultant and philanthropist. He has more than three decades of experience and is responsible for dozens of notable residential, industrial and commercial efforts in Nevada, California and throughout the U.S. as well as in Haiti. Currently he is the Principal of Arnold Stalk Consulting, specializing in planning and urban design, governmental relations, real estate acquisitions, property management and assisting non-profit organizations. Dr. Stalk received his bachelor’s and master’s degree in architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture and also holds a PHD. To help with the mission at Veteran’s Village we are asking for everyone to please participate in the SHRW Food/Toiletries Drive to support Veteran’s Village. Please take a look at their wish list on page 3 of this newsletter and bring it with you to our meeting on November 17.
SHRW Accepts Credit & Debit Cards
To make lunch reservations with a credit/debit card Go to
www.SHRWluncheon.eventbrite.com and click on register.
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Lynn Armanino
President’s Message November 2015
November is Veteran's month. In honor of our Veterans, I want to share some outstanding shows Vegas PBS is featuring through the month.
1: Sunday, November 8th at 11 p.m.: An International Military Spectacular featur ing The International Tattoo, performers from all branches of the military joining with 1,000 cast members from eight nations for an inspirational evening of patriotic music. 2: Tuesday, November 10th at 8 p.m.: A special on Iwo Jima: From Combat to Comrades follows the survivors of what some consider to be the fiercest battle of WWII as they return to Iwo Jima for a "Reunion of Honor" on the only battlefield where former enemies come together in shared remembrances. 3: Tuesday, November 10th at 9 p.m.: A documentary, Debt of Honor: Disabled Veterans in American History, examines how the American government and our society have regarded disabled veterans throughout history. 4: Thursday, November 12th at 10 p.m.: D-Day 360 chronicles this logistical effor t on a scale never seen before. 3,000 planes dropped 23,000 airborne troops behind German lines and 7,000 ships delivered approximately 20,000 military vehicles and 130,000 soldiers onto the beaches. 5: Thursday, November 17th at 7:30 p.m.: Sands of War, using both current and rare archival footage, recounts the largely unknown story of the creation and role of the Mojave Desert as the Desert Training Center to prepare for fighting in the desert of North Africa. 6: Tuesday, November 17th at 8:00 p.m.: The Draft considers how this single, controversial issue continues to define our country. 7: Sunday, November 15th at 11:30 p.m.: Independent Lens: Stray Dog introduces the viewers to Ronnie "Stray Dog" Hall, a motor-cycle riding, stereotype-shattering Vietnam veteran as he tries to come to terms with his combat experience and help others like himself.
A big Thank You is due to Daryll Carter-Sulliman, NvFRW's 1st Vice President and Virginia Faye-Bear Finnegan, Southern Director for all their hard work for these past two years. Daryll procured the speakers and Virginia was responsible for the facilities for of the NvFRW board meetings. On October 16 and 17 in Carson City the NvFRW 33rd Biennial Convention met again. We had a visit from Alexander Hamilton. The rumors of his death from the duel with Aaron Burr are, apparently, greatly exaggerated. He regaled us with the history of his days as the first head of the U. S. Treasury Dept. under President George Washington.
The Regents' meeting in Congressman Mark Amodei's garage was great fun and quite productive. But the highlight for me was when SHRW was awarded the highest award given out by NFRW, the Diamond Award. SHRW truly is an exceptional club.
Just a reminder, our November luncheon is early this month due to Thanksgiving. It will be Tuesday, November 17th and our guest speakers are Judge Mark Stevens of the Veterans Court and Arnold Stalk of Veterans Village. Look in this newsletter for things to bring that Veteran’s Village needs.
When the peace treaty is signed, the war isn't over for the veterans, or the family. It's just starting. ~~ Karl Marlantes
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Blue Star Mothers have been challenged with sponsoring 50 wreaths for Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery - B.C. “SHRW members please help us make our goal. Your support makes all the difference in making our mission a success. Help us place a wreath on all our fallen heroes graves this December. Recruit family & friends, coworkers & neighbors, etc. to be sponsors. There are 2 ways to sponsor to help us make our goal:
1. For SHRW members, fill-out form (see Sydney) and give check to Sydney Ingram. 2. Go to Wreaths Across America webpage below to submit credit card information:
https://secure2.convio.net/waa/site/Donation2?idb=110691205&df_id=1395&FR_ID=3985&PROXY_ID=10592&PROXY_TYPE=22&1395.donation=form1
Group I.D.# NV0034P - Blue Star Mothers NV4 donation form to sponsor
Wreaths to be laid at Location I.D.# NVSVMB - Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery - B.C. Your support is the heart and soul of our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach about the service and sacrifice of our Veterans.”
SHRW FOOD/TOILETRIES DRIVE
To Support Veteran’s Village November 17
Non-perishable foods: Mac N Cheese Canned vegetables Canned fruit Spam Applesauce packs Energy bars
Toiletries:
Socks Individually Wrapped Toothbrushes Travel-Size Toothpaste Small Mouthwash (Alcohol Free) Deodorant Body Wash/Soap Shampoos & conditioners
Denture Cleanser & Denture Adhesive Travel-size shaving cream Disposable Razors Small Lotions Chapstick Emory Boards/Nail Files Combs/Brushes
http://veteransvillagelasvegas.org/
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December 8, 2015
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Nov 14 Republican Club of Sun City Anthem. Guest Speaker Kevin Wall
Nov 17 SHRW Luncheon. Honoring our Veterans. Guest Speakers: Judge Mark Stevens speaking on the making of the Veteran’s Court in Henderson & Dr. Arnold Stalk co-founder of Veteran’s Village Dec 8 SHRW Holiday Party
Jan 26 SHRW Luncheon Guest Speaker Chief Appellate Court Judge Michael Gibbons Feb 23 SHRW Luncheon Guest Speaker TBD Feb 23 Nevada Republican Caucus & Precinct Meetings 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Location TBD Mar 22 SHRW Luncheon Guest Speaker TBD
Southern Hills Republican Women Remembering Veterans By Michele Turner Every third Thursday of the month, a group of SHRW members attend the Internment Services for Veterans who have no family or friends. The service starts at 8:40 am at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City. We usually meet at the Anthem Center at 7:45 to carpool.
If you would like to attend the service, please contact Michele Turner at [email protected] or 702-606-0983 or Sydney Ingram at [email protected] or
702-617-1949. Please be sure to contact Michele or Sydney in advance in the event that there is a cancellation.
No soldier should take their final walk alone.
May the sun always shine on your head, May the wind always be at your back , May a spring always dance its way into your step….. & May love always find a place in your heart…
Happy Holidays to our fellow SHRW members & Associate members.
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As the holidays quickly approach , Nevada’s thoughts turn to American soldiers overseas who will not be home to share this special time with family and friends. To support troops abroad, The Blue Star Mothers of Henderson & Boulder City are collecting items to stuff hundreds of holiday stockings to ship to local soldiers in the War Zone. If you can donate some or all of the following items, your local Blue Star Mothers will ensure its delivery to the troops overseas. This year we will be at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 Water Street, Henderson, NV 89015.
***December 1 through December 4th, 2015*** Everyone is welcome to come and help fill the stockings!
We are a non-profit 501-c3 Charity EIN#46-3992800
We are looking for donations of:
Hot Chocolate/Apple Cider Packages Candy & Candy Canes & Gum
Microwaveable popcorn Packages Granola bars/Power Bars
Beef Jerky/Slim Jims Coffee Cream/Flavored
AA or AAA batteries Boxes of Christmas Cards
Canned meat; chicken salad, Vienna cocktail franks, tuna in sealed bags
Sports & Fitness magazines, Car Magazines Crossword Puzzles, Readers Digest
Individual Drink Mix packages (Kool-aid to go or Crystal light on the go)
Toilet Articles (Men & Women) Roll on deodorant, Q tips, Gold Bond, foot powder, tooth brushes, toothpaste, tums, Pepto-Bismol, Throat lozenges, Zip lock bags, dried fruit & nuts, Chap
Stick, White socks, Packaging Tape. Instant Oatmeal, Hand & Foot warmers
Any Cash Donations no matter how small will help ship these stockings to
our Nevada Soldiers, Marines, National Guard, Navy & Airmen. You can donate $15.95 which will ship 1 flat rate box with
2 stockings. ** Books of stamps**
we can use for postage to send boxes.
Please contact Blue Star Mothers for info: Chere’ 702 275-5569 (cell)
Or Melissa 702-469-5622 Or email us at
$ No donation too small $
HELP “STUFF” A SOLDIERS STOCKING
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLY ELECTED NvFRW EXECUTIVE BOARD
The 2016/2017 incoming officers for the Nevada Federation of Republican Women (NvFRW) were elected at the 33rd Biennial Convention in Carson City on October 17. Shown from left to right are: President - Lori Piotrowski 1st VP - Ruth Ann Schwarze 2nd VP - Caroline Smith Secretary - Phyllis Westrup Treasurer -Priscilla Campbell Northern Director -Diane Baranowski Nominating Chair - Martha Kimpel Southern Director - Lynn Armanino (Missing)
VETERAN’S DAY
PARADE: BE THERE! Once again it is parade season and we
have an entry in the Las Vegas Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday November 11th. This parade is being billed as the largest Veterans Parade west of the Mississippi and will most likely make the National News. We try to dress for the theme of the parade so if you have military themed hats , uniforms, shirts, etc. wear them or a red or white shirt. All of the Clubs and Campaigns are invited so you can bring your campaign signs, banners, and information. We normally pass out American Flags, Constitutions, Candy, GOP stickers etc. Contact me if you want to donate. All ages are encouraged to participate even you don't feel you can walk the entire parade route. We will get you a ride on the truck. Staging will be at 8am and the parade starts at 10am at around 4th and Charleston. I will forward our placement num-ber as soon as it is released. Let's show our party unity and have the largest entry in the parade again this year to show our support for our Veterans.
See you at the parade!
Rick Houghtelling Community Relations Director Clark County Republican Party 702-349-2574
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COMITTEE CHAIRS
Achievement
Nickie Diersen
Caring For America
AndriaColeman
Boutique
Dee Gualandi
Bylaws
Sharon Banta
Chaplain
Sydney Ingram
Fundraising
Daryll Ann Sulliman
Historian
Diane Fell
Legislative
Rana Goodman
Literacy Chair
Carol Tank
Newsletter Editor
Rana Goodman
Photographer
Marcine Anthony
Publicity
Gaye McDonald
Sunshine
Judy Uebbing
Telephone
Sheri McKay
Veterans Affairs
Sydney Ingram
Webmaster
Nickie Diersen
11/1 Wanda George
11/2 Kevin Johnson
11/2 Karin Lemmon
11/2 Lisa Heck
11/3 Lana Collins-Leslie
11/7 Pam Ziegler 11/10 Kris Kohm
11/11 Lynne Goetz
11/12 Crista Potter
11/13 Sharon Banta
11/14 Kathleen Matrange
11/16 Lois Ernest 11/17 Karen Miller 11/18 Donna Pacillo
11/18 Kathleen Ream
11/18 Carolyn Ingenito 11/19 Linda Williams 11/21 Elizabeth Trosper 11/22 Jeneane Young 11/22 Celeste Bove’ 11/23 Dee Gilliam 11/25 Mary Rooney 11/27 Jan-le Low 11/28 Donna Knowlton 11/29 Charlene Juricic 11/30 Priscilla Campbell
If you know someone who has been ill, suffered loss or could just use a little cheer, give our Sunshine Lady,
Judy Uebbing a call at 702-407-8284 or drop her an e-mail at [email protected]
Judy will send them a card with a few rays of sunshine and good cheer.
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PLEASE TAKE YOUR NAME BADGE
HOME WITH YOU
Effective immediately we are asking members to please keep their own
name badges and to bring them with you to our meetings. This change was made for several reasons: to save the
club funds; to save time; and most importantly so that you can take your
name badge with you when you attend other important political events. We will,
of course, still have badges at the badge table for guests, speakers, new members, etc. requiring a name tag.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Do You Have a
Special Dietary Need?
If you have any dietary needs or food allergies, please contact Anne Danielson, Events Director, so that she can make a request to Buckman’s Restaurant.
We need to give Buckman’s advance notice so that your meal will be ready for you the day of the luncheon.
Contact Anne at 702-278-6652 or email her at the following address; [email protected] Thank you for your assistance.
Do You Have Our
New
SHRW Lapel Pin?
Our uniquely designed SHRW Lapel Pin is available for sale at our Boutique Shop for $5.00
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CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE
Senator Dean Heller Las Vegas office:702. 388.6605
Congressman Joe Heck Las Vegas office : 702. 387.4941
Sen. Joeph P. Hardy (District 12)
Sen. Michael Roberson (District 20) [email protected]
Assemblyman Lynn Stewart (District 22) [email protected]
Assemblywoman Melissa Woodbury (District 23) [email protected]
Assemblywoman Vicki Dooling (District 41) [email protected] 702-808-2017
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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
If you are not yet a member, or if you have a friend or neighbor who you would like to have join us, please attend our next luncheon, and bring a guest. We would love to wel-come you as a member of the Southern Hills Republican Women. You are also free to visit our web site and learn more about us www.SHRWhendersonrepublicanwomen. com
and there you will also find our membership form. Membership Dues:
*$40 = Initial Full Membership ( $25 Dues plus $15 for Magnetic Name Badge) $25 Annual Renewal Full Membership *$30 Initial Associate Membership ($15.00 Dues plus $15 Magnetic Name Badge) $15 Annual Renewal Associate Membership
* Note: members are not obligated to purchase a magnetic name badge, however, they are encouraged to do so.
WEB SITES OF INTEREST Official Nevada State legislative site
www.leg.state.nv.us phone: 800-992-0973
National Federation of Republican Women
www.nfrw.org
Nevada Federation of Republican Women www.nvfrw.org
Check out SHRW ’s Facebook page. Search for
SHRW and “Like” the page. See the link below
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Deborah Burns Phyliss Hansen Mary Lou Smith Patricia Prevosto Eva S. Werner Sharon Conklin Pattison
WELCOME BACK
Rose Cantada (2012) Donna Knowlton (2013) Lillian “Judi” White (2014
WELCOME ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Gwen Barrett Marty Hagen Jeff Campbell Jacob Reynolds Barbara Dorsey
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In My Opinion By Rana Goodman
Guardianship Commission Concerns On the first day that the Nevada Guardianship Commission convened, Chief Justice James Hardisty spoke about the nagging question reformers had regarding some of the appointees. He stated that he had specific reasons for appointing each and every person.
As the months have ticked quickly by, I have tried to figure out what that plan was. I admit, I am still at a loss. With just two months to go before the scheduled end of the Commission, I sadly have concerns about the direction the Commission is taking.
I believed, as did many of the victims (and their families) that the Commission's mission was to clean up how adult guardianship cases were handled in Nevada. This included how “wards”, (the legal term for those who have been placed into guardianship) are treated as well as safeguarding their estates. Unfortunately the focus seems to be more on studying what other states are doing, and on providing pro bono lawyers for wards and as their court appointed guardian ad litem.
Very little discussion has focused on care of the senior before they become wards in the first place. As I outlined in my column last month, one of the northern Nevada judges made a great point about guardians who search the home, purse or other personal items to garner information about a potential ward.
She stated that “no matter how well intended the guardian may be, this act is violating their civil rights.” If that is the case, they should not be allowed to do so until a person actually is a ward. It appears to me that if they need to search through someone’s personal belongings before the court has deemed that person in need of guardianship, the guardian is “ward shopping.”
I’m also not satisfied that communications between the hospital/doctor (who brought the potential ward to the attention of the guardian) and the guardian should include a medical report to the court (which forms the basis of establishing guardianship) before a family member knows about it. And such court decision should be rendered only after the judge meets the potential ward and verifies there is family to care for them.
Another apparently ignored idea is the possible inclusions of non-profit, Nevada Association to STOP Guardian & Elder Abuse members, of which many are volunteers who are eager to be trained as guardians ad litem. They can work with the potential ward and the family to see if the situation can be managed. The goal should be to keep the senior/ward in their home as long as possible. Sadly my suggestion to the Commission apparently fell into a “black hole.”
By reviewing and working with possible family members, friends, and/or neighbors and with the assistance of home care providers, the same $2,500 per month that the average group home charges, would cover the cost
of health care workers several times per week. Under our proposal, using volunteers, the ward is still living in their home and no stranger is controlling their assets and life. Guardianship by strangers should be the last option, never the first. I likewise don’t understand why the guardian ad litem must be an attorney. They don't have the training, the time, the experience and (undoubtedly) will charge attorney fees.
I realize that the Commission is made up mostly of judges (former lawyers), and current guardianship attorneys. But a huge fact is being overlooked - namely that the wards that are being discussed are retired seniors. The guardianship issue is a great concern to our readers - namely seniors. My fellow Sun City neighbors have the most time (and life experience) and possess the most passion for this change.
Seniors have loudly demonstrated their concern for guardianship reform (remember those petitions?) and our non-profit organization, Nevada Assoc. to STOP Guardian & Elder Abuse, now boasts over 600 members; a majority of those more than willing to volunteer their time to clean up this problem.
Trained, volunteer and committed seniors (at no cost to the taxpayer) should be the future of guardian ad litem. And by the way, who do you think the senior ward and their families would like to have as their advocate someone their age who understands what they are going through, or some lawyer checking his time clock and rushing to get to their next case?
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Guest Speaker: Nevada Federation President Carol Del Carlo
Guest Speaker: Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske
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