THE TRUMPETER - March 2024

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

Greetings All!

March is Women’s History Month!  Let’s honor the vital role of women in American history who have helped build and mold this country.

Their legacy:



• In July 1848, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott organized the first women's rights convention in Seneca Falls, NY, which produced a list of demands - The Declaration of Sentiments.

• Susan B. Anthony registered and voted in the 1872 election in Rochester, NY.  She was arrested for "knowingly, wrongfully and unlawfully voting for a representative to Congress."  She was convicted of the crime and fined $100.

• January 10,1878: An amendment granting women the right to vote was introduced in Congress by Senator A.A. Sargent of California.  The amendment was finally passed in 1920, 42 years later.

• April 2,1917: Representative Rankin, the first female member of Congress, was sworn in on the opening day of the 65th Congress (1917-1919).

• June 4,1919 : The 19th Amendment was passed by Congress and ratified on August 18,1920.  After decades of protest, perseverance, and determination, women won the right to vote. 

• January 11,1932: Hattie Wyatt Caraway became the first woman elected from the State of Arkansas to the U. S. Senate.

• June 19, 1944: Representative Winifred Stanley introduced a bill that proposed that employers pay women equal pay for equal work.

• October 31, 1978: The Pregnancy Discrimination Act was passed.



• February 5, 1993: The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was enacted to balance the stability and economic security of families.

• September 13, 1994: The Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA) becomes the first federal legislative law to end violence against women.

Let’s remember and celebrate the women of the past and present for their strength, determination and tenacity to stand up for their beliefs. 

Sadly, we’re not exactly killing it being represented on the Supreme Court (only 6 out of 115 justices have been women historically), and one doesn’t even know what a woman is. 

Arizona has a female Governor and Attorney General – both Democrats. Based on party and performance, no cause to celebrate there!   And the Democrat VPOTUS is not a shining spotlight on behalf of women.  Oh, and that “independent senator” of ours…the leftists are losing their collective minds!  We won’t count her as a “win” either.  

Be as passionate about voting in tribute to the women in history who gave their all for each of us!  Don’t back down!  Don’t be timid!  Don’t be the reason Kamala Harris or Michelle Obama are the next POTUS and VPOTUS.

Get involved, link up with fellow Republicans, cast a wary eye to the biased 24/7 liberal media, and help the rest of us pull this country back into the lawful, respected, democratic Republic that our founders risked their lives, their families and fortunes for.  

Let’s continue to fight for what is right for our city, county, state and country. Don’t let Sharlot Hall down!

SPECIAL THANKS

TO THE RWOP SINGERS

and

To all who attended the AzFRW State Meeting in Mesa.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

If you are an active RWOP member, YOU can attend the June 13-15, 2024 AzFRW State Meeting at

Gila River Casino and Resort in Chandler. 

Ask any of the Board of Directors how to participate!



PLEASE NOTE THE DAY CHANGE!

RWOP Luncheon - THURSDAY, March 14, 2024

NO SUBSTITUTIONS ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT

$35 per person

Click here to be put on the Wait List!

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

Featured Speaker

As time permits, membership questions will be presented to Sheriff Lamb during his presentation portion of the meeting. All questions must be received in advance. If you would like to submit a question, please click the button below.

Guest Speaker

Charity of the Month - Prescott Police Foundation

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

Total Members: 805

Active: 654

Associate: 147

Student: 4

New Active Members in February:

Sherri Alvis

Melissa Beeson-Holmes

Sharon Canell

Brenda Ann Casey

Michelle Lynn Casey-Mencarini

Brenda Connors

Laura Harding

Lynne C. Holland

Diane M. Kaufmann

Sherry Leckrone

Linda Nelson

Debra Randall

Linda Rauscher

Sandra B. Smith

Sherri Lynn Thompson

Laura Marie Whetstine

Mary Jane Wiles

Kimberly S. Wohead

Eileen Wolfe

New Associate Members in February:

Elizabeth Ann Irish

Garret David Kaufmann

Richard Arthur Marsh

March 14th luncheon is the last opportunity to have your photo taken for the 2024 directory.

Videos of Shiry Sapir and Kari Lake are available from

the February 2024 Luncheon.

Click HERE for the 2024 RWOP Luncheon Schedule!!

The 3rd Amendment to the Bill of Rights reads:

No Soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house without the Owner's consent, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

For over 100 years before the American Revolution, European people, mostly from Britain, lived in the New World. In the mid-18th century, the tyranny of the British Crown was becoming almost unbearable for the colonists. But they didn't just take up arms against the British out of the blue. A series of events escalated tensions over a 10-year period before the beginning of America's war for independence. From those acts of tyranny by King George III and the British Parliament, our Bill of Rights was born – rights that come from our Creator.

We start with the end of the French and Indian War in 1763; the British had a huge debt from that war…so they taxed the colonists, and they were not happy.

Here are seven key historical events that took place that led up to our independence from the Crown.

• The Stamp Act (March 1765)
• The Townshend Acts (June-July 1767)
• The Boston Massacre (March 1770)
• The Boston Tea Party (December 1773
• Lexington and Concord (April 1775)
• British attacks on coastal towns (October 1775-January 1776)

And the seventh, which is where our 3rd Amendment is derived from:

The Coercive Acts (March-June 1774), also known as the Intolerable Acts, came about because colonists would not comply with British taxes after the bloody Boston Massacre in 1770.



Part of these five Coercive Acts was The Quartering Act, which allowed British military officials to demand accommodations for their troops in unoccupied houses and buildings in towns, rather than having to stay out in the countryside. While it didn’t force the colonists to board troops in their own homes, they had to pay for the expense of housing and feeding the soldiers. The quartering of troops eventually became one of the grievances cited in the Declaration of Independence.

The Third Amendment was introduced in Congress in 1789 by James Madison as a part of the United States Bill of Rights, Congress proposed the amendment to the states on September 28, 1789, and by December 15, 1791, the necessary three-quarters of the states had ratified it. Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson announced the adoption of the amendment to the US Constitution on March 1, 1792.

Please visit the mall area and meet the candidates and sign petitions.

When you sign a petition it enables the candidate to be placed on the

ballot. By signing you are not committing to vote for that candidate.

Elections have consequences.

Any questions please contact:

Maureen Salfrank moesalfrank@gmail.com

 TAKE A LEGISLATION PEEK 

• Securing Our Border

Republican Senator Janae Shamp (District 29) delivered an impactful response to all Senate Democrats voting against SB1231-Securing Our Border. Below is the video to watch this short yet powerful message.

• Immigration  

Link below to the Subterranean Border Defense Act/Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security by U.S. Representative Eli Crane on February 16, 2024.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7404

HCR2060 One provision would make it a felony to “knowingly assist” people in breaking the state’s employment laws. HCR2060 will go on the November ballot goes beyond employment. It would require state and local officials to use that same E-Verify system to determine the legal status of those seeking public benefits. Arizona House Speaker Ben Tomas introduced this tough immigration bill that will crack down on businesses hiring illegal immigrants.

• Elections

SCR1041/HCR2058  Allows for elections challenges to ballot referrals and constitutional amendments to be made before the election. Proposes to save time and resources.

• Education

HCR2056/SCR1019  Prohibits preferential treatment based on race in college admissions. It also prohibits using diversity pledges to get around the race issue. It makes it fair for everyone.

DECLINE TO SIGN: This is an important reminder that Democrats have filed the “Arizona Abortion Access Act.” Proponents must file 383,923 valid signatures of registered voters by July 3, 2024, to place the measure on the November 5, 2024, Arizona ballot. The abortion amendment is not as advertised. It is an extreme proposition that hurts the health and safety of girls and women. We should always decline to sign. We know it’s common sense, yet they are very deceptive in their representation, as we have heard firsthand from guest speaker Shiry Sapir at February's luncheon.

We at RWOP take our duty to educate our members to the best of our ability. Our monthly legislation is a snapshot of highlights and a dash of other bills under the radar, along with what not to sign. 

If you are interested in joining the Legislation Committee, we invite you to please do so. Together, we can research both State and Federal bills and work together in our mission to serve our RWOP members with the most up-to-date information in legislation. 

Source: https://www.azleg.gov    

COMMUNITY OUTREACH COLLECTING ITEMS IN APRIL FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE

Yavapai Family Advocacy Center (YFAC) is a program of Prevent Child Abuse Arizona (PCA Az). At YFAC, victims can obtain a variety of crisis services in one location, with all agencies working together in the best interest of the victim.

At the Prescott Valley location the victim may receive a forensic interview, a sexual assault exam (SANE) and speak with a victim advocate. Often a victim must tell their story multiple times.

In 2023 there were over 100 sexual assault victims in Yavapai County that received a SANE exam. At that time, the victim’s clothes are bagged for analysis and the individual is provided undergarments and sweats and sometimes footwear.

In 2023, there were over 400 child victims, with some type of abuse or neglect. Each child is given a stuffed animal for comfort When they arrive at the facility.

Items needed include:

• A variety of adult sizes of sweats including Zip-up Jacket, sports bras and 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), fast food restaurants, and Straight Talk (phone data)

All items must be new. We will have a list of items and a sign-up sheet for you at the Registration Table at the March Luncheon and we are asking people to drop off donations of these items at the April Luncheon.

Thank you great RWOP members for supporting and passing our new Bylaws. A new benefit for Active members is when there is a voting meeting you will have priority reservations up until our Reservations Chair has to turn in the count and meals to the resort or about 7 days prior to our luncheon. We hope to have a process to have members be able to have an overflow room in order to hear officer candidates and to vote. RWOP’s election of officers occurs in October. Bylaws are approved about every other year.

A special thank you to the valued Bylaws Committee members: Sue Davis, Nancy Barrett, Charlotte Berryman, Susan Cohen, Jeff Hubley, Judith Kritz, Sue Tatar and Elsie Tyree.

Linda Gray, Bylaws Chair

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