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Featuring Special Guest
David Walsh - "The Engery Guru"
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DON'T MISS THIS EVENT!
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Dave Walsh is an experienced executive in the energy industry, having served as President and CEO of Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Americas (MHPSA) from 2014 to 2016. He was the first non-Japanese corporate officer of the company’s parent organization and played a key role in its Western Hemisphere operations. Before joining MHPSA in 2001, Walsh held senior leadership positions at Westinghouse Electric Corporation, overseeing global power generation and industrial services, as well as managing joint ventures in China.
After retiring from MHPSA, he founded Takotagroup LLC, advising private equity and investment firms in the energy sector. He also serves on the board of Shermco Industries. Walsh has been actively involved in economic development and education in Florida, including serving on the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees. He is the Honorary Consul of Japan for Central Florida and a frequent national media commentator on energy.
He holds a BS in Commerce from the University of Virginia and pursued graduate studies in finance at the University of Pittsburgh and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
Heathrow Country Club, 1200 Bridgewater Drive, Heathrow, FL Networking between 10:45 and 11:15, Program starts promptly at 11:30.
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March 19, 2025 General Meeting
Thank you to Alex Setzer for an informative presentation at our March meeting and luncheon.
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Scholarship applications for 2025 are DUE no later than April 3rd
MILDRED LIND LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The Suburban Republican Women’s Club, Federated, awards a scholarship(s) of at least $1,000 to a Seminole County High School senior (or Seminole County high school graduate) female Republican who has shown leadership in the school and/or community.
Eligibility:
- Applicant must be female and accepted to or attending, any accredited college, university or vocational/technical program
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Registered as a Republican in Seminole County or pre‐registered as a Republican in Seminole County, if at least 17 years or older
See Carolyne Bailey, Scholarship Chair, for questions.
| | Legislative Days at the Florida Capitol! | | Suburban was well represented by our members Anna Kiss and Ami Nibhanupudy at Florida's Legislative Days and the Spring Conference of the FFRW, 2025 Thank you both for your willingness to travel and keeping us informed. Our silent auction purse donation fetched a great price! Thanks Anna for putting that together. | |
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Trivia Question!
Answer this trivia question correctly to be entered into a drawing for a great prize at the April 16, 2025 luncheon and meeting. Must be present to win. Click on link below to submit your answer.
"Who was the first Republican woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida?"
Click Here to Answer The Trivia Question!
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The Chaplain's Corner
by Scarlett Griffin, Chaplain
Romans 13:1
Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.
Dearest Lord and Father, We bow our heads in gratitude for Your guidance in leading our Founding Fathers in establishing America as one nation under God. Through peace times and times of wars, Your wisdom and power have carried us forward as a tower of strength among all nations. Lord, please bless President Trump and the leaders he has chosen so that America may continue to be a nation blessed by God. We lay our prayers at the foot of Your throne as we praise you as our protector and redeemer. In Your name we pray,
Amen
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Tune in to listen to the American Adversaries AM 950 or FM 94.9
Monday-Saturday 5-7pm
Sundays 5-8pm
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Hot Topics by Chris Hart
Click on each topic for the links to the articles
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SAVE THE DATE!! The NFRW 43rd biennial convention is in ORLANDO this year at the Rosen Shingle Creek from September 25-28, 2025. Plan on being there. Make sure your membership is up to date so you may attend.
These are very informative meetings.
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President - Linda Reynolds - 407.402.2098
VP Of Programs and Events - 1st VP - Susan Sherman - 404.512.1712
VP of Membership - Katrina Guensch - 407.342.5088
Treasurer - Julie Denmon - 407.353.0058
Assistant Treasurer - Hazel Hissam 407.865.2086
Recording Secretary - Linda Harvey 407-252-3808
Corresponding Secretary - Julie Denmon 407.353.0058
Committee Chairs:
By-Laws - Lisa Haba
Campaign Activities - Mary Beth Peavy Hobbs
Chaplain - Scarlett Griffin
Legislative - Ami Nibhanupudy
MELP/Mildred Lind Scholarship - Carolyne Bailey
Parliamentarian - Katrina Guensch
Sunshine - Jackie Cushman
Ways & Means - Jennifer David
Volunteers Needed For All Committees For 2025! Ask how you may get more involved.
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2025 Membership Is Still Available
Renew your membership now for 2025! New and Renewal forms and online payment may be completed on our website, www.srwcf.org.
Click below for the form if you wish to mail in a check. Click on our website link above for credit card payments.
Membership Renewal Application
Membership Levels
Trump - $125*
DeSantis - $100*
Reagan - $75*
Lincoln - $60*
Active - $50*
Associate - $50**
Student - $15**
* Active Members - To be an Active Member you must be in good standing. Active members may vote, participate in debates, hold office and serve as a delegate to National, State Conventions or Conferences. Active membership includes membership in the National Federation of Republican Women and in the Florida Federation of Republican Women. Level is recognized in monthly newsletter, directory and monthly meeting media. $25 of each membership paid goes to FFRW and NFRW for membership dues. The balance of each level above remains with the club to support its programs and operating budget.
** Associate Members - To be an Associate Member, you must be in good standing - that includes your membership in another Federated Club. Associate members may not vote, hold office, or serve as a delegate or alternate for SRWCF to National, State Conferences or Conventions. Men are welcome to join as Associate Members.
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New Member Orientation and Social Gathering
Fantastic gathering of our new members and board members at the beautiful home of Membership Chair, Katrina Guensch.. Our new members learned all about the workings of the club and the opportunities available within the club for volunteerism.
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Trump Level Members:
Cheryl Adamkiewicz
Karen Arbutine
Nancy Bradley
Laura Alexis Brannon
Amy Calandrino *
Ann Carr
Jennifer David
Lois Davis
Julie Denmon
Sondra Doebler
Paula Duncan
Abby Greenberg
Scarlett Griffin
Andria Herr
Hazel Hissam
Anna Kiss
Ardyth Kromschroeder *
Catherine Maddox-Garrett
Lauren Miller
Denise O'Connor *
Ronni Taylor *
Ashlee Woodard
Debbie Zimmerman
DeSantis Level Members:
Jean Belyeu
Michele Kennedy
Jan Mairn
Ellen Parcell *
Barbara Sherman
Susan Sherman
Reagan Level Members:
Pamela Doll *
Katrina Guensch
Michelle Guirges
Amy Pennock
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Lincoln Level Members:
Jennifer Cornette-Holt
Kathy Coughlin
Kate deBorde
Dianna Fisher *
Linda Harvey
Stacy Luna
Sandee Schantini
Penny Szafran *
Jacque Wolford *
Welcome New Members in 2025 *
Amy Calandrino
Jennifer Cornette-Holt
Bob Dallari
Christi Davis
Nancy Divita
Pamela Doll
Holly Ecimovic
Kiel Ecimovic
Dianna Fisher
Paula Henderson
Chris Hart
Ardyth Kromschroeder
John Mica
Julia Nikulina
Jim O'Brien
Denise O'Connor
Ellen Parcell
Alison Presley
Terry Snyder
Penny Szafran
Ronni Taylor
Diane Vivian
Jacque Wolford
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Volunteer Hours - You Count!
Did you know that your volunteer hours count towards FFRW and NFRW club awards? Please help us recognize all the volunteer work you have done on behalf of the club, candidates, polls, elections, running for an office, etc. The volunteer form can be found on our website, www.srwcf.org and can be returned at a club meeting or emailed to srwcftreasurer@gmail.com or click on the link below! Next submissions are due for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025 by July 10, 2025.
Click Here for Printable Volunteer Form
Click Here To Report Hours Online
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Veteran's Affairs Committee
Last September our club had the privilege to listen to an Eagle Scout presentation by William Watts. Will wished for two Medal of Honor veterans from Seminole County (there are only 30 overall) to be honored by placing bronze markers to be mounted at the Heroes Memorial to recognize their ultimate sacrifice. After a year of hard work, this project was brought to fruition with an outstanding unveiling ceremony at the Seminole County Courthouse on Saturday, March 26, 2025, with the families and friends of both Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe and Staff Sergeant Robert Miller in attendance. Will is an outstanding young man and is the grandson of Suburban's Assistant Treasurer, Hazel Hissam and her husband Dick Hissam. Well done Will. We are proud to call you one of our own.
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April
9th - Lya Eisenberg
10th - Holly Ecimovic
13th - Eric Monte
15th - Hazel Hissam
16th - Jim O'Brien
21st - Linda Harvey
24th - Amy Calandrino
25th - Sondra Doebler
25th - Laura Lee Alexis Brannon
28th - Paula Henderson
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Sponsorship
Opportunities
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Eagle Level Sponsorship - $1,000.00
- Access to membership for volunteer requests
- Logo with link on SRWCF website page
- Acknowledgment of sponsorship from podium at monthly meetings
- Logo and link in monthly newsletter/program announcements/Screen Presentation
- Logo on each table in standing frame
- Literature may be placed on table in meeting room AND in member check-in area for monthly meetings
- One associate (non-voting) membership
- One lunch included for each meeting. May be transferred.
Candidate Sponsors
Red Level Sponsorship - $500.00
- Access to membership for volunteer requests
- Logo with link on SRWCF website page
- Campaign logo and link in monthly newsletter/program announcements/Screen Presentation
- Acknowledgment of sponsorship from podium at monthly meetings
- Campaign banner hung at monthly meetings in candidates' corner
- Campaign logo on each table in standing frame
- Literature may be placed on "candidates' corner" table in meeting room AND in member check-in area for monthly meetings
- One associate (non-voting) membership
White Level Sponsorship - $250.00
- Campaign logo and link in monthly newsletter/program announcements/Screen Presentation
- Acknowledgment of sponsorship from podium at monthly meetings
- Campaign banner hung at monthly meetings in candidates' corner
- Literature may be placed on "candidates' corner table in meeting room AND in member check-in for monthly meetings
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Member Sponsors
Blue Level Sponsorship - $100
Business card ad included in all newsletters, meeting PowerPoint presentation and logo with link on Suburban website. Please contact Julie Denmon for details at srwcftreasurer@gmail.com if you are interested in placing an ad to support the club and advertise your business.
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Check out our website to see some recent updates! We added a page for our Business Affiliates (sponsors) with links to their websites, SRWCF News where you can see back editions of our newsletter and a Donate page for you to donate to the Mildred Lind Scholarship Fund
Click Here To See Our Updated Website
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SRWCF Meeting Dates for 2025
Wednesday, April 16th - David Walsh - The Energy Guru
Saturday - April 26 - Bear Claw Ranch BBQ Mixer - Eustis, FL
Wednesday, May 21st - Legislative Update - Representatives Rachel Plakon, Doug Bankson, David Smith
No meetings in June and July
Wednesday, August 20th
Wednesday, September 17th
Wednesday, October 15th
Wednesday, November 19th
Tuesday, December 9th - SRWCF Holiday Party
Please sign up by the Friday before the meeting as Heathrow needs a meal count. There will be an extra $3.00 charge if you register after Friday. Member meals are $32 and Non-Member meals are $42 plus any applicable registration fee.
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