THE TRUMPETER - April 2024

RWOP Newsletter Editor: Joan Lesko, RWOP VP Communications, contact@rwop.info

“I can’t stand Donald Trump”.

(An actual quote from a thoughtful Prescott neighbor). 

“How can you vote for someone who is unfaithful in marriage?” 

(Another quote from a grade school friend).

We fight “groupthink” every day. How do you deal with the liberal, well-organized media narrative? Can you feel the impact of politics on your health? Sometimes, my blood pressure boils when I read/hear the untruths and persecution of Republican candidates by other Republicans. When I watch President Donald Trump being attacked repeatedly from every direction…. I’ll get back to that in a second.

The April luncheon meeting will feature a forum of candidates and incumbent officeholders running as YOUR future Yavapai County Board of Supervisors. It’s YOUR opportunity to see who aligns with YOUR values. 

If you don’t know your district (I hope you do!), click below.

https://gis.yavapaiaz.gov/docs/share/Supervisor_Districts_36x48_2024.pdf

This is YOUR chance to ask the candidates difficult questions.

Don’t scroll by the link below without submitting your forum questions!

So, back to Donald Trump. You’ve encountered a person with “Trump Derangement Syndrome”.

What do you say to that? Let me help you wordsmith some intelligent, factual, and heartfelt responses…

• You’re voting to protect the sanctity of life, not to protect Planned Parenthood.

• You’re voting to secure our borders from an unsustainable human and fentanyl trafficking invasion that’s going to collapse our social services net.

• You’re voting to put/keep conservative judges appointed to the bench. (Trump appointed 200).

• You’re voting for a strong national security, law & order, energy independence, free speech, religious freedom, the 2nd amendment, school choice and merit over DEI; and against weaponized federal agencies, socialism, and the global elites.

RWOP members - I’ll leave you with this thought:

This month, we celebrate the historic emancipation of 3,000 slaves in Washington, DC

in April 1862 by the great Republican Abraham Lincoln.

Refuse the gaslighting by the odious Joe Biden:

“They’re gonna put ya’ll back in chains” or the equally disgusting “If you don’t vote for me, you ain’t black”. Don’t believe you heard this? Google it!

To that end, let’s take to heart a quote by the late John Lewis:

“Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, to help redeem the soul of America.”

You have 31 Weeks to make your case, 31 weeks of “necessary trouble” until we can vote for the best Republican candidates to represent Yavapai County, the State of Arizona and Donald H. Trump.  Not voting is a vote for a Democrat!

RWOP Luncheon - Tuesday, April 16, 2024

NO SUBSTITUTIONS ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT

$35 per person

Reserve your spot online: HERE 



Reservations are on a first-come-first-served basis!

A reservation made is a reservation paid...thank you!

If you have any questions, please contact:

Elsie Tyree 

928-778-0235

tyree200@msn.com

To help speed up our check-in process:

• Prepaying for the luncheon is encouraged - online or by check mailed prior to luncheon
• Arrive early and allow time for parking
• No large bills accepted
• Have your payment ready – CASH or CHECK (made payable to RWOP for $35 - already filled out

Thank you to Levi Strauss for their campaign to support women only in sports and locker rooms. Ex-Levi's President Launches Athletic Line Based on Truth, Courage, and Standing Up for Women's Sports 

Candidates for Yavapai County Board of Supervisors

District 1

District 2

District 3

District 4

Luci Wheat

​Bio

Annie Perkins withdrew from the race

District 5

District Map

Charity of the Month - St. Vincent De Paul

Yavapai Family Advocacy Center (YFAC) is a program of Prevent Child Abuse Arizona (PCA Az) serving all of Yavapai County. Last year, over 100 women who were sexually assaulted and over 400 children who were abused or neglected had the opportunity to obtain a variety of crisis services in one location, with all agencies working together in the best interest of the victim. At YFAC the victim may receive a forensic interview, a sexual exam (SANE), speak with an advocate and the DA’s office plus so much more.

RWOP is collecting items to support these individuals. All items should be new. We are asking for any of the items listed below:

• A variety of adult sizes of sweats and a Zip-up jacket
• Sports bras, underpants, and socks.
• Hard Bottom slippers that a person could wear as shoes outside.
• Toiletries (hotel size): shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste and comb.
• Small to medium stuffed animals.
• Gift cards to stores such as Amazon, Target, Fry’s, and Walmart for YFAC to purchase items as needed.
• Gift cards given to victims for gas (Fry’s) and fast-food restaurants.
• Straight Talk phone data card – can be purchased at Walmart.

Please drop off items at the April 16 RWOP luncheon meeting by the entry door.

Thank you for your generosity.

Community Outreach Committee

Volunteers needed! Sell RWOP's Patriotic Merchandise

Are you available for a few hours?

Call Marilyn Read 201-736-7587

RWOP’s Tea with the Queen of Hearts was a big success thanks to our generous table Vendors, hometown Fashionistas, fearless Models, and spicy Master of Ceremonies. And there’s always a way with RWOP’s Ways and Means team. Special thanks to Chaplain Lillian Bish, Americanism’s Susan Cohen, and the beautiful RWOP Singers, without whom no gathering would be complete. You have my heart.

Marilyn Read, 2^nd Vice President

As of the printing of this newsletter for the new 2024 membership year that started October 1, 2023 we have:

Total Members: 878

Active: 717

Associate: 157

Student: 4

New Active Members in March:

Yvonne M. Bartlett

Jessie Ciancio

Suzzi Dick

Linda S. Elander

Brianna Mairin Mercedes Falsetti

Susan L. Fronek

Angelique Rose Gertig

Debra E. Holz

Ann Knowles

Cindy Mularz

Rochelle Pannhorst

Karen Rafton

Linda J. Rodgers

Ethel I. Starr

New Associate Members in March:

George William Gibson

Kimberly Dawn Lopez

Lori Osiecki

Videos of Sheriff Joe Arpaio and Sheriff Mark Lamb are available from

the March 2024 Luncheon.

Click HERE for the 2024 RWOP Luncheon Schedule!!

The photo is from the VFW post 541 and American Legion Post 6 open house on March 16th.

Pictured are: Valerie Ellis, Rod Luedke and Joan Montemayor.

Rod is an RWOP Associate member and Joan is a new RWOP 2024 member.

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 TAKE A LEGISLATION PEEK 

A few important bills for your consideration

SCR 1020 - When the budget is not finalized before the deadline, the government will continue with the previous budget plan until a new budget is approved.

PRO: Would avoid state government shut down.

CON: Would take the “pressure” off the budget process and could prolong the process by making an “allowance” for the state government not doing their job in a timely manner.

SCR 1023 - Require that election for all city, town and school districts take place on the same day as the general elections for state and federal offices.

PRO: Reduces the number of elections per year. All happens in one day.

More convenient for voters. Reduces the number of times the elections officials have to man and setup polling places. Could potentially be cost effective.

CON: Would make for a huge ballot that could overwhelm voters, create confusion. Would increase voting time and counting time. The increased amount of campaigning at the same time could be overwhelming. Would require more election personnel to count and handle the process because of the increase number of individual races and ballot propositions, etc.

HCR2032 -

PRO: Eliminates voting center in favor of precinct voting. Caps a precinct to 1000 voters.

CON: Prevents establishing on-site early voting locations

~In Memory~

Both passed in Feb 2024 due to failing health. Joanne remained in Prescott after her husband died, and Evelyn had to move to Surprise, Arizona, because of the elevation.

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