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It's here -- the June 2008 Newsletter!! The May, April and March 2008 issues are also available!

Picture Page

A new addition to the BARW Web site, this is a page of pictures of BARW members attending various functions and activities. If you have pictures of BARW members in action that you would like to add to the page, please send them to this email. Please include a detailed description of who is pictured and the event or occasion taking place.

Congratulations to Joan Wade, BARW Woman of the Year 2008!

Following in the steps of her Republican County Judge Grandfather, our recipient moved to Washington D.C. after her Kentucky high school education and began working "On The Hill". One of her college summer highlights was working in the 1956 Dwight Eisenhower presidential campaign. With her 1958 graduation from the College of William and Mary as a certified government teacher, she began many years in the professional work force and as a dedicated volunteer; working to advance improvements in national, state, and local governments; and in our Bay Area Community.

Since 1988 she has been a delegate to every Texas Republican State Convention. National, state and local phone banks have received hours of her labor. And with all of her political activities, she still found time and even now gives dedicated service to numerous charities some of which include her church Gloria Dei Lutheran, the SPCA, Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, hospital auxiliary, Nassau Bay City government, Cancer Society, Heart Association, and her beloved Houston Symphony League of which she is currently president elect.

For her over 27 years of continued service and accomplishments in our organization, the Woman of the Year 2008 is awarded to Joan G. Wade.

Congratulations also go to Debbie Guitian Roan, BARW's first ever "Volunteer of the Year".

Way to go ladies!

BARW Volunteer Opportunities

The Harris County Republican Party Office - Southeast has been leased. The office located at 1001 Pineloch, suite 650, and will start operation sometime after July 10th, 2008. Any questions with regard to the operation or offers for volunteering should be directed to Lilian Norman-Keeney, 281-291-0191 or or via email.

Look for further announcements.

Campaign Activities

The activity for 2008 has certainly picked up and even though the media are fully engaged with the Democrats, Republicans are quite quietly working to get the job done. There will be many opportunities for you to help over the next months and currently your consideration is needed for the following:

The HCRP Office Southeast is now OPEN and in need of volunteers. The Office is located at 1001 Pinelock at El Camino, Suite 650. Hours: Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Call Lilian Norman Keeney at 281.291.0191, via email or just come by to volunteer.

Membership Update

Ladies, I am proud to announce that we have a total of 82 full members and 56 associate members, giving this years total of 138. This is wonderful news, but we can still use new members to work on the some common goals. We have to keep the White House and have all our Republican Candidates victorious in 2008! Another exciting piece of news is our 2007-2008 Directory will be ready for our next meeting. I would like to thank all the advertisers, Minuteman Press, Debbie Roan, and our very own Janis Bailey for all the computer work; it was greatly appreciated by all. Please note, when you pick up your Directory, all full members will also receive their TFRW/NFRW membership card. Associate members, you will receive your membership cards at your home club.

Submitted by: Debbie Lindemann

Good news from our Membership

Congratulations to Pete Olson (Congressional Dist. 22), Bill Moore (174th Judicial Dist.), Pat Lykos (Harris County DA), and Holly Williamson (JP Pct 8) for their victories in the April 8th runoff elections.

Happy Birthday

Those celebrating birthdays in August are Diane Gillette, Patience Meyers, Sondra Fox, Mike Jackson, Lyn Bradshaw-Hull, Rhonda Tausend, Gaylyn DiVine, Margaret Vail, Gaye Neeley Wylie and Frances Nussbaum.

2008 Membership Dues

Annual dues of $25 for full members, $15 for associate memberships (men and women who are full members of other Federated Republican Women's Clubs) are due now to the BARW Treasurer. Please mail your checks made payable to BARW PAC, including your occupation (satisfying the PAC requirements) to the following address:

Diane Kerkhove, BARW Treasurer
109 Royal Drive
League City, TX 77573-1951

Volunteer Hours

Please report campaign hours to Joan Wade at 281-486-9332, or via e-mail. For NFRW policy detailing which activities can be included in your campaign hours, click here.