THE TRUMPETER - July 2024

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

Close your eyes...

Imagine a country that genuinely represents freedom and opportunity, rich in natural and creative resources, where people follow the rule of law. A powerful nation feared by its enemies and trusted by its allies, where students are taught the value of merit and respect for our country. As the late Martin Luther King Jr. so clearly stated, people are judged by the content of their character. 

We stand at a precipice in 2024.   Take our great country back, or watch it slip further into tribalism and religious and political persecution. There may not be a second chance! Most of you reading this are “boomers,” and you know that as imperfect as our formative years may have been, the last few years have been a leftist free-for-all.

Prepare for another summer of riots, looting, and destruction from the left. I have never seen so much gaslighting and panic from the lame-stream media as we are witnessing today.

Let me ask all of you a question. 

What would you sacrifice or give up to ensure Republicans win the White House this November? Would it be sending $100.00 to the RNC? Or writing a letter to the editor of The Daily Courier? Volunteering as a poll observer down in Maricopa County? Running a Republican registration booth at the Farmers Market next to predominantly Democrat vendors? Or just talking it up with acquaintances you’re not quite sure about.

Pray for our country, Donald J. Trump, and the Republicans on the Supreme Court. We are moments away from their decision on the Presidential immunity ruling. Huge implications. Just like the repeal of Roe v Wade.  Our country is at its brink, and God is our only refuge and salvation.

Psalms 46:1-3 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.

RWOP members, we must hold down the fort and overcompensate to make up for the liberal domination in Flagstaff, Phoenix, and Tucson. That means each one of us must vote RED all the way down the ticket. Be bold with your neighbors, family, friends, and acquaintances now! Election day is not the time to start.  

Segue to conversations of our crazy borderless border, the planeloads of illegals being shipped all over the country, our nutso governor, and the bizarre pro-Palestinian and climate change madness. Find the common ground; talk with the low propensity voters, the quiet people who believe their vote doesn’t matter.

Only the delusional think that skyrocketing prices in the last three years are “fine” and that Joe Biden did a great job in the debate with Trump!



Yes, those conversations mean YOU are involved. That’s a “good for you” kudo! You’re now an “influencer”. Remember, silence from you is power to the left. 

“If you don’t vote, you’re voting for a Democrat, right?”  

“Your vote counts - here’s a way to track it.”

 https://trackmyballot.azsos.gov/voter/

Let me share this with you - it’s an excellent site to see all candidates.

https://www.azcleanelections.gov/find-my-candidates

Carry a few voter registration cards in your glove box- we have them at our monthly lunch meetings …or you can help a new neighbor online.

https://servicearizona.com/VoterRegistration/selectLanguage

And put these dates on your calendar!

https://www.yavapaivotes.gov/Voter-Registration/Drop-Box-Locations

In closing, Yavapai Democrats are salivating at the chance to control our schools, hospital boards, and legislative and judicial representation. Most of us will not see 100% of our choice of Republican primary candidates make it to the general election. Commit, talk it out, and come to grips with the fact that in the history of our great nation, there has never been a Democrat better than even the worst of Republicans.

We know without a doubt that the 2024 policies of the left are systematically destroying 248 years of our great republic.   It’s yours to win or lose - don’t give an inch of ground.  It’s OUR watch - let’s take our country back!

Sue Davis

RWOP Luncheon - Tuesday, July 16, 2024

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If you have any questions, please contact:

Elsie Tyree 

928-778-0235

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GUEST SPEAKERS

Arizona Young Republicans

Gabby Ehman

Chair, North Valley Teenage Republicans

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Jordan Holmes

Treasurer, Yavapai Young Republicans Club Bio

Lea Marquez Peterson

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Rachel Walden

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Rene Lopez

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Charity of the Month

RWOP entry in the Prescott Frontier Days Parade- Saturday July 6th

Entry #36 - Republican Women of Prescott

Staging Area 3 - on Willis St. between Marina and Alarcon - be there by 8 am

Living in YAVAPAI County? 

Would you like to be PAID to win a FIRM VICTORY?

WHO? 

Turning Point Action is Hiring Representatives All over Yavapai County to join forces

HOW?

Just be friendly and genuine. Not talking politics. Not wearing branded clothing. We’re just being neighborly. Then closer to election, helping your fellow conservatives remember to vote.

• W2 salaried temporary June-November ~35-45k yr 
• Paid training provided.
• Set your own hours.
• Need a vehicle, computer and cell phone.

Many REPUBLICANS are registered but don’t vote. Take action. Help us get the vote out!

Apply online in your nearest zip code /apply here:

https://www.tpaction.com/chasethevote 

Areas needed:

RWOP’s Community Outreach Committee is holding a drive for School Supplies and Backpacks for homeless children sponsored by the Chino Valley Education Foundation (CVEF). This year, we have added this event due to the dire need in our community.

There are almost 400 homeless children in Chino Valley Schools, which is about 17% of the population. Homeless children are defined as those not living with their parents or whose parents are unable to raise them. This puts them in the category of high-risk children, susceptible to trafficking, drugs, and other problems related to minimal supervision. 

They often live with grandparents, great-grandparents, relatives, or other adults who care, or they have no home at all. To receive help from donations, they must go to school. This has put a big hardship on those attempting to help raise them because many of their guardians are on fixed incomes.

There is no school funding for homeless kids. The Title 1 funding from the Federal government only pays for 30 hours a week for one person at CVEF to help coordinate needs and often provide transportation to school and preschool. In addition to food and school supplies, the Foundation relies on donations for clothing and hygiene items. In June, RWOP contributed food boxes to CVEF from its annual Food Drive. Thank you, RWOP members.

The economy has truly hit these children hard. They need our help, and we are happy to support the hard-working staff at the Foundation. Below is a list of School Supplies and needed backpacks. We hope you help by giving to these kids.

Please bring your donations to the July 16 luncheon or email Beth Buckingham at elizabethgbuckingham@gmail.com if you can’t make the luncheon and wish to donate items.  

RWOP partners with Prescott Unified School District and Trinity Christian School, providing much-needed assistance to teachers and administrators. Please consider using your time and talents to assist preschool through high school students. As of May 2024, RWOP members had contributed over 16,000 hours to students, teachers, and parents!!

We also invite you to join us if you are already benefiting students by volunteering in the community, including educational training and/or planning; school fundraisers; museums; religious teachings; Big Brothers, Big Sisters; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts; CASA of Yavapai County; Christian Family Care; Juvenile Detention Facility; MATFORCE; Mock Trials; NACOG Head Start; YMCA; and/or Youth Sports, such as the Wheelhouse and AZ Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Our RWOP School Volunteers make a difference in the lives of children and strengthen our schools as we build a stronger, more vibrant community for all of us!

With appreciation,

Rebecca Ramme

RWOP School Volunteer Chair

rramme@sbcglobal.net

530-409-1059

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

Total Members: 972

Active:799

Associate: 169

Student: 4

New Active Members in June:

Karen Ann Adams

Lynne Michelle Baker

Carol Foss

June Helen Fusselman

Teresa Garcia

Jill A. La Rocca

Gail Margarites

Julie Lyn McIntosh

Pamela Miller

Lisa Anne Murphree

Pamella Ray

Linda Lee Saferite

Marlene V. Slayton

Irene Swenson

Sally Verebely

Carolyn Vitzthum

Geraldine Marra Wallitsch

Lynn Warrender

Kathleen F. York

New Associate Members in June:

Alan Foss

Peter Thompson

Videos are available from the June 2024 Luncheon.



Click HERE for the 2024 RWOP Luncheon Schedule!!

JOIN US FOR

We are delighted to extend an exclusive invitation to all members to join us for a unique opportunity to experience a day at the courts. This event promises an insightful and engaging day where you will:

• Tour the Facility: Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our court facility.
• Observe Judges in Session: Witness our esteemed judges in action during their court sessions.
• Lunch with the Judges: Enjoy lunch in the company of our judges and engage in informal discussions.
• Participate in Q&A: Have our judges answer your questions directly in a dedicated Q&A session.

We are excited to share this enlightening experience with you.

More to follow with registration information and menu selections.

INTERESTING NEWS FROM THE MEDIA CHAIR

We developed a new RWOP brochure that describes the inner workings of our Club and all its benefits. Please pick one up at the Membership Desk at the July Luncheon. This brochure can be used to explain RWOP easily to your friends and family. 

Now, I want to share a special story about the painting of the plaza on the cover. In 2016, County Supervisor Craig Brown and his wife Sandi commissioned the portrait of the plaza from Steve Atkins, a local and well-known Prescott artist. Craig wanted a painting that blended Prescott’s past and present. In order to accurately depict the plaza, Steve took a photo of the plaza with some friends in historic clothing portraying the atmosphere of the early 1900s. The painting then became a reality. 

AzFRW is 100 Years Old

AzFRW is 100 years old and was founded in 1924 as AFRW. In 1992 they changed the name to include the “z” making the new name AzFRW to differentiate us from the three other states that begin with “A” and still go by AFRW, Alaska, Alabama, and Arkansas.

In February I attended the AzFRW Winter State Meeting down in Mesa Arizona. The Board voted to change the name of Statewide meetings to Statewide Board Meeting and Membership Conference. These meetings are open to all Active Members, and Associate Members that are spouses of an Active Member, of all 29 Republican Women’s Clubs in the state of Arizona not just Board Members.

In February we had a full packed weekend of training from various speakers that enlightened us in several ways. Friday at lunch we heard James T. Harris speak, a Leading Conservative talk show host on 550 KFYI in Phoenix and 790 KNST in Tucson. He is an amazing and uplifting speaker.

Saturday speakers at lunch were:

• Charlotte Perez – Chair of AZ Young Republicans, educated us as to what they are doing statewide,
• Rae Chornenky, Parliamentarian for AzFRW and Past President of NFRW and AzFRW
• Julie Harris the current President 2024-2025 of NFRW. She is young and a visionary leader.

In June fifteen RWOP members attended the Summer Statewide Board Meeting and Membership Conference held at Gila River – Wild Horse Pass Resort & Casino in Chandler, AZ.

Again, the line up of speakers was incredible we heard presentations from:

• Darla Gonzalez, AZ Free Enterprise Club,
• Corporate Commission candidates Lea Marquez Peterson, Rene Lopez, and Rachel Walden.
• Luncheon speakers were Cristopher Escobedo, Arizona State Director for the Trump Campaign and
•  Sheriff Mark Lamb Candidate for United states Senate.

In the afternoon we were blessed with presentations from:

• Warren Peterson, AZ senate President & Parental Rights
• Justine Wadsack, AZ Senator
• Tamra Farah, Arizona Women of Action, SMART Family Network
• Gina Swododa, Chairman, Republican Party of AZ
• Lois Fruhwirth, Prescott City Council
• Abe Hamadeh, Candidate US House of Representatives AZ CD8
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The closing Luncheon speakers were:

• Cindy Casaus, NFRW Treasurer & Past President of AzFRW
• Congressman Andy Biggs and
• Congresswoman Debbie Lesko

Please plan to attend a future Membership Conference. The Fall meeting is October 17 – 19, 2024 at Casino del Sol in Tucson, AZ. Registration will be available in August. Here is what two of our members thought of the Summer Statewide Meeting:

“I was a little apprehensive and didn't know what to expect for my first time. I met so many incredibly kind and good women, and I had no idea there were so many Republican Women clubs. Excellent speakers fighting a good battle in their campaigns. A lot of good information and a great venue. Gave me a good boost to keep up the fight for the American people and the State of Arizona”!

Lillian Bish

Chaplain, RWOP

1^st Time Attendee

“The AzFRW conference was informative and a pleasure to attend. In addition to all the activities I also attended a couple of meetings. The Club Treasurer and membership Meeting was enlightening. Joyce McClung truly brought to light the responsibilities of a Treasurer! The legislative Committee Meeting in addition to the update Darla Gonzalez presented, it was also a positive session towards uniting legislative Chairs from the various clubs”.

Liz Davidson

5^th Vice President Education, RWOP

RWOP Members: Barbara Robertson and Catherine LaCroix serve food to the veterans at US Vets. Thank you!

The Arizona Legislature has officially adjourned for this session.

The sheriffs across Arizona fully support the simplicity of Prop 313. Convicted of 2nd degree felony child sex trafficking and face a lifetime in an Arizona prison cell with no opportunity for an early release.

Here is a link to the ballot language for the propositions listed above: https://azsos.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2024_06_18_CONCURRENT_RESOLUTIONS_General_Election_Ballot_Measure_Language.pdf

Voter Registration is the First Step in Securing Our Elections.

RWOP needs volunteers to register voters in the tri-city area. Schedules are flexible to make it easier for you to sign up. Contact Maureen Salfrank at moesalfrank@gmail.com

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