Battle Born BulletinAffiliated with the National Federation of Republican Women

JANUARY 2012

President’s Message… Maureen M KarasAs we begin another New Year together, I would like to take a moment to reminisce about some special moments we shared last year, recognize members whose service will be missed in this very important election year, and set ARW’s needle for what promises to be one of the most important election year’s in our lives.

Farewells are in order for Americanism Chair Sinikka Marten, her husband Josh and their three small children. The Marten family is on their way to Dallas, Texas. Miss you already, Sinikka!

Programs in 2011 were exceptional! A heartfelt thank you goes to our outgoing 1st Vice President Estela Vaden. Just off the top of my head, a couple meetings really stand out: the ARW Fashion Show featuring our ladies decked in designs from Eccoci, and Nevada’s Governor Brian Sandoval addressing a maximum capacity audience in ARW’s new home, Spanish Trail Country Club. Thank you, Estela, for all of your hard work!

One cannot look back on 2011 without feeling proud of ARW’s achievement in supporting our active military and veterans. Outgoing “Caring for American Soldiers Chairs” Kate and Judy Kelly shipped over 1000 pounds of goodies and toiletries to our adopted military units in Iraq and Afghanistan. This could not have been done without their lead and your generous donations. Thank you club, Kate and Judy!

2011 brought with it a new goal for ARW – establishing a Community Outreach Program. Chaired by Brenda Flank, ARW succeeded in bringing Constitutional Education to hundreds of children and adults in the communities of Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy and Nevada’s College of Southern Nevada. Thank you, Brenda, for an amazing job! Look for Brenda to continue her work as Americanism Chair.

Last, I would like to personally thank each and every one of you for making 2011 such a huge success.

Onward to 2012! ARW has much work to do to make Nevada RED and insure our country remains the Constitutional Republic our forefathers created! To keep us focused, your Board will establish ARW’s 2012 goals at the annual retreat January 7th from 9 am to 4 pm at Spanish Trail Country Club. Look for club objectives in the February edition of Battle Born!

Peering at the long horizon, winning the election in November promises to be THE challenge requiring our individual and collective effort. To help you put faces on ballot names and get you up to speed on the issues, ARW will introduce you to the candidates beginning in March! ... Continued on page 3 ...

Mark Your Calendar

Thu Jan 5 @ 6pm-8:30pmCaucus Training @ CCRP HQDetails and registration click here------------------------------------------------------------Sat Jan 7 @ 9am-4pmARW 2012 Planning Retreat @ Spanish Trail------------------------------------------------------------Thu Jan 19 @ 5:30pm - 8pmARW General Membership Meeting, Spanish Trail Heidi Harris, #1 radio talk show host in Las Vegas ------------------------------------------------------------Sat Feb 4 All Day Vote in the Caucus1) verify voter registration & precinct click here2) find location click hereNOTE: By January 5, 2012 precinct numbers will be assigned to the locations posted on the website. Currently, only zip codes are listed.------------------------------------------------------------Thu Feb 16 @ 5:30pm - 8pmARW General Membership Meeting, Spanish Trail Assemblyman John Hambrick------------------------------------------------------------Sat Feb 25 @ 6pm - 9pmLincoln Day Dinner The Venetian (see page 5)------------------------------------------------------------Mon Mar 5 @ 6pm - 8pmARW Monthly Board Meeting------------------------------------------------------------Mon Mar 10 All DayClark County Republican Convention @ Orleans------------------------------------------------------------Thu Mar 15 @ 5:30pm - 8pmARW General Membership Meeting, Spanish TrailPolitical Candidate(s)------------------------------------------------------------

FIND THE HIDDEN WORD AND WIN DINNER AT THE

JANUARY 19TH MEMBERSHIP

MEETINGFor details see page 3

General Membership Meeting, Thursday, January 19th

An ARW January Tradition

Start off the year with political insight and humor:

HEIDI HARRISThe Voice of Reason for Las Vegas !

Las Vegas’ # 1 Radio Talk Show Host5-9am on AM720 KDWN

To find out more about Heidi Click Here_______________________________________________________________________________________

Please RSVP by Sunday January 15th to Maureen Karas at mmkaras@yahoo.com or 702-233-4884. Spanish Trail Country Club, 5050 Spanish Trail Lanes, Las Vegas, NV 89113

Entrance at the East Gate on Tropicana Blvd, west of Rainbow Blvd. Members $27 and non-members $32; Cash and checks accepted at the door.

Click here for Directions

RSVPs are firm reservations. No-shows will be billed.

PROGRAMS NEXT 3 MONTHS

A panel discussions with John Hambrick, Nevada Assemblyman

Stavros Anthony, Mayor Pro Tem Stacey Cramer, Program Director, Salvation Army

"The many faces of human trafficking”Including labor, domestic and sex trafficking

General Membership MeetingThursday February 16th

At Spanish Trail Country Club

2012 Judicial Candidates(tentative)

General Membership MeetingThursday March 15th

At Spanish Trail Country Club

MARCH 2012FEBRUARY 2012

Author of Cocktail Waitress Wisdom

Singer and entertainer

President’s Message.. continued

Republicans will make their first impression in the Nevada 2012 political process at the Presidential Caucus on February 4th. The March 10th Clark County Republican Convention will follow. Both events require large numbers of volunteers. Thank you to the 22 members who attended the Caucus Training on December 19th. If you could not make it, please go to Page 4 in this newsletter; see Caucus training information and sign-up. Your help is critical in making these two political events seamlessly successful.

Many of you have signed up to help with the clerical work required for caucus day, Barbara Altman will be in touch just as soon as we get the actual work schedule from the CCRP. We anticipate work to begin sometime this week or next.

Please know many precincts were redrawn and renumbered during redistricting. Ross Miller, Nevada’s Secretary of State, has announced that new voter registration cards will NOT be mailed PRIOR to the caucus. To insure you go to the right place, please see Page 4 in this newsletter to verify your voter registration and precinct number. Although you may look up your caucus location now, please keep in mind that caucus locations could change between now and February 4th. Look for ARW emails about this, as we get closer to Caucus Day.

Before closing, I would like to encourage each of you to attend the CCRP’s 2012 Lincoln Day Dinner at the Venetian. Early bird special tickets for $100 apiece are on sale now through January 20th. After that time, tickets go up to $125. Pay on line or with a check. Once you have paid, please email me the names of everyone in your party so that I may place you at ARW tables. See Page 6 for more information.

FIND THE HIDDEN WORD CONTESTWhat’s the Word? …And What’s the Prize?

You have heard about the spoken word, but have you heard about the hidden word? We are about to embark on a new contest for ARW members only, with some terrific prizes. Since 2012 is such a very important election year to be well informed, and since your Board set priorities this year to increase membership participation, and most especially since our ARW Battle Born Bulletin is award-winning caliber, first prize each month will be a FREE DINNER at Spanish Trails Country Club at our ARW monthly membership meeting (a $27 cash value!) The contest is so easy. All we ask is to read Battle Born and submit your word entry. (Hint: the word will have a patriotic or political meaning.) The word contest comes right from the belly of our newsletter! Here are the details:

1. Read newsletter and make your guess on the word. The Hidden word is a single word (not an expression) and will appear at least five times or more anywhere in the newsletter.

2. One hidden word entry per member per month. The Hidden word must be submitted via email to ARWLV@ymail.com. Subject: ARW Hidden Word Contest.

3. Hidden word entry must be received via email between the 1st and 15th of the month for that month’s meeting. The timestamp of the email will be used to determine if deadline was met.

4. If several people submit correct answer, a winner’s name will be drawn at the ARW meeting of that same month. Winner must be present to win, or another name will be drawn. If no winner is present after five drawings, then we skip the award for one month.

5. Both Full and Associate Members are eligible. ARW Board members are not eligible. But only one free dinner per winner per year.

6. The prize is a free dinner at the next ARW Monthly Meeting of the next consecutive month. You must RSVP and we cannot postpone the award. Other prizes may also be awarded.

RENEW YOUR 2012 ARW MEMBERSHIP !!!See membership application on last page

LEGISLATIVE CORNER

Clark County Political Districts (and more)

Click Here  

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NvFRW Regents 2012!by Kay Butchko, 2012 Regent Chair, Nevada Federation of Republican Women

2012-----The year we have been waiting for! It's time to "Take Back America" and to keep "Nevada Red"! And NvFRW Regents is poised to make this happen!

Regents provides the funding necessary to facilitate education, training and special projects for our Federation to broaden our reach in the political process. Funded by the generous donation of $100 a year, Regents will insure that our Federation grows membership, leadership strength and accomplishments. Our philosophy is that individually we cannot "do it all"; however, collectively, we can!

As NvFRW Regents Chair, I will be visiting you club in January to explain the program and ask for your support---with your check. Or you may join by check by mail with the form provided on the next page in this newsletter. We have a huge opportunity to make a "change" in our government this year! (The kind of change Republicans believe in!!!) Becoming a Regent is a great way to start!

I look forward to seeing you in January.

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THE NEVADA CAUCUS

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4TH, 2012

MAKE NEVADA RED AGAIN!

Information Directory: CLICK HERE

Volunteer: CLICK HERE

Nevada Federation of Republican

Women Calendarclick here  

Redistricting resulted in changes to precinct boundaries and numbers. No notifications will happen prior to the Caucus, therefore, be sure to verify your correct precinct number and caucus location: 1) VERIFY VOTER REGISTRATION & PRECINCT - CLICK HERE 2) LOOK UP YOUR CAUCUS SITE LOCATION - CLICK HERE

NOTE: By January 5, 2012 precinct numbers will be assigned to the locations posted on the website. Prior to Jan 5, only zip codes are listed.

Caucus Training @ CCRP HQ

Details and registration Click Here

NvFRW REGENTS 2012 Take Back America, 2012

NvFRW Regents are members and friends who step up to a higher level of membership and commitment to the mission and goals of our Nevada Federation. Your generous annual donation of $100 is the financial backbone and educational arm of NvFRW. Participation in the Regents program will insure that our Federation grows with pride in our in numbers, leadership strength and accomplishments.

Regents funds provide the capital needed to keep membership affordable to all our clubs. Your generosity is vital to the continued growth of NvFRW. Join today and support the following activities:

• Leadership TrainingThis valuable training is sponsored by NvFRW Regents each year in both the North and South to provide leadership guidance to all club officers and interested members. Leadership materials have been developed by your Executive Officers and are provided by Regents funding to all Leadership participants.

• Campaign Management SchoolsRegistration fee assistance for NvFRW member candidates and NvFRW attendees.

• Grants and Assistance- NvFRW Board may allocate grants to coalition groups from Regent funds.

• Special projects approved by NvFRW Board of Directors.

• Hospitality ReceptionsRegents host receptions at NvFRW Board Meetings and Biennial Convention in appreciation for the wonderful support provided by members who have made this program possible.

• Scholarships previously funded by Regents will now be funded by NvFRW "Jo Marshall Scholarship Opportunity Drawing" allowing ALL contributions to the Regents program to benefit NvFRW membership growth.

Name Club ________

Address _______

City State Zip _______

Phone E-Mail _______

$100 Yearly dues enclosed New Member Renewal _______

Include my husband (additional $100) (Name) Amount enclosed _______

Make checks to NvFRW and mail to: Kay Butchko, 2012 Regent Chair 702-645-1840 butchko@cox.net 5155 Blissful Valley Cir Las Vegas NV 89149 Thank you for supporting Regents!

IT IS TIME TO PLAN FOR LINCOLN DAY DINNER AGAIN!!!at the Venetian on Saturday February 25, 2012

THE BIGGEST FUNDRAISER IN CLARK COUNTY FOR OUR 2012 ELECTION

IT IS BEING PLANNED BY ALL OF THE CLARK COUNTY NvFRW WOMEN'S CLUBS AND BOBBIE HASLEY WITH THE CCRP

FOR ARW MEMBERS WANTING TO SIT TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE OUR ARRANGEMENTS AS WE DID LAST YEAR:

1. Make reservation and buy tickets: click here

2. Email Maureen Karas at mmkaras@yahoo.com or call 233-4884

3. And be sure to say who you are wanting to sit with!

4. It will be first come first served.

LET'S HAVE AT LEAST 8 ARW TABLES THIS YEAR!!!

ARW visits the Reagan Library and Solvang, November 5 and 6 2011

Video and Pictures composed in this YouTube video by Alice and Bob Clark

CLICK HERE

They sent my Tax Return back AGAIN because of my responseto the question: "List all dependents?" I replied -"12 million illegal immigrants;"3 million crack heads;"42 million unemployable people on food stamps,"2 million criminals in over 243 prisons;"Half of Mexico ; and"535 fools in the U.S. House and Senate. Apparently this was not an acceptable answer.

This month's literacy column is being repeated from a previous column because it so very important that both students and adults are responsible users of the Internet and other sources of information. When any of us are using the Internet, YouTube, newspapers, videos, blogs or any other type of media in a presentation, it is always important to cite the source of the information.  Living in the Information Age has opened some wonderful sources to us all, but those sources should be used ethically.  With any freedom comes responsibility as citizens of a free society we are able take on those responsibilities and cherish our benefits. The information to the right gives examples of how to cite different types of media and information. You can also click here to visit the website for further information.

LITERACY UPDATEBy Molly Governs, ARW Literacy Chair

A warning from the local police THIS APPLIES TO BOTH WOMEN AND MEN BEWARE OF PAPER ON THE BACK WINDOW OF YOUR VEHICLE -- NEW WAY TO DO CARJACKINGS (NOT A JOKE) Heads up everyone! You walk across the parking lot, unlock your car and get inside. You start the engine and shift into reverse. When you look into the rearview mirror to back out of your parking space, you notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle of the rear window. So, you shift into Park, unlock your doors, and jump out of your car to remove that paper (or whatever it is) that is obstructing your view. When you reach the back of your car, that is when the carjackers appear out of nowhere, jump into your car and take off. They practically mow you down as they speed off in your car. And guess what, ladies? I bet your purse is still in the car. So now the carjacker has your car, your home address, your money, and your keys. Your home and your whole identity are now compromised! BEWARE OF THIS NEW SCHEME THAT IS NOW BEING USED. If you see a piece of paper stuck to your back window, just drive away and remove the paper later.

Please spread the word and let your friends and family know. Thank You._________________________________________________________________________________________

Current European individual tax rates:United Kingdom: Income Tax: 50% VAT: 17.5% TOTAL: 67.5%

France: Income Tax: 40% VAT: 19.6% TOTAL: 59.6%

Greece: Income Tax: 40% VAT: 25% TOTAL: 65%

Spain: Income Tax: 45% VAT: 16% TOTAL: 61%

Portugal: Income Tax: 42% VAT: 20% TOTAL: 62%

Sweden: Income Tax: 55% VAT: 25% TOTAL: 80%

Norway: Income Tax: 54.3% VAT: 25% TOTAL: 79.3%

Netherlands: Income Tax: 52% VAT: 19% TOTAL: 71%

Denmark: Income Tax: 58% VAT: 25% TOTAL: 83%

Finland: Income Tax: 53% VAT: 22% TOTAL: 75%

ARW MESSAGE BOARD

Pick your candidate on the issues:

The Presidential Candidate Selector

click here

You may be surprised!

VISIT ARW’S WEBSITE click here FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @ARWLV

Presidential Approval Index History, by Rasmussen

CLICK HERE

Black Political HistoryTake the test

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2011-2012 ARW LEADERSHIP TEAM

OFFICERS:President ! ! Maureen Karas1st Vice-President! Vacant2nd Vice-President! Cherie WoodRecording Secretary ! Alice Shillock-ClarkTreasurer! ! Stephanie Reeder

STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS:Achievement Awards! Eleanor MillsAmericanism ! ! Brenda FlankBudget & Finance!! Nancy HambrickBoutique!! ! Debbie LeavittBylaws! ! ! Martha KimpelLegislation! ! Melody HowardCaring for America! Barbara AltmanCaring for American Soldiers VacantChaplain!! ! Brenda FlankPublicity / Corresponding Secretary Christine HallHospitality/Historian! Margaret HelsperLiteracy/MELP! ! Molly GovernsParliamentary! ! Kathy SlaughterVolunteer Hours! ! Alice Shillock-ClarkWebmaster & Newsletter! Iris Stone

***NOTE: If you are interested in filling a vacant committee chair position or have questions, please contact Maureen Karas via emailmmkaras@yahoo.com or phone (702) 233-4884

On the Issues: The 2012 Presidential Race

Every Presidential Leader on Every Political Issue

CLICK HERE

! NOTICE !Participate in the

Nevada Caucus on February 4th, 2012

Refer to Legislative Corner on page 4

Did you find this month’s Hidden Word yet?

(see contest rules on page 3)To check that your voter registration is correctly

reflected in Nevada voter system

CLICK HERE

A Cartoon from the 1960ʼs

Are you more knowledgeable than the average citizen? The average score for the Americans taking the following test was 49%; college educators scored only 55%! Can you do better? Click Here

US Navy Presidential Ceremonial Honor Guard Drill Team

Awesome Video: Click Here

ARWʼs Monthly Membership MeetingDecember 15, 2011

ARWʼs Monthly Membership Meeting (continued)December 15, 2011

ARW and Spring Mountain Republican Women worked together to make center pieces for the Lincoln Day Dinner. December 17, 2011

ARW THANKS YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING !!

Active Membership Rocks!!!For 2012

“Join Today and Get Active”

Welcome New Full Members: Shannon Alvarez*, Annette Barnes, Victoria Bondi, Monterey Brookman, Michelle Bruce, Christina Ela, Judith Ferraro, Nancy Fiorello, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Sandra Marnell, Joyce Perata, Rita Ravin, Arna Robins, Judy Stebbins, Jannae Sykes and Dr. Annette Teijeiro

Welcome New Associate Members: William Bondi, , Mark Hutchison, Jeffrey Meister, Dennis Rice and Jacque Stafford 2012 Renewed Full Members: Evelyn Cannestra, Christine DeCorte, Teri DeCastro, Holly Filson, Elaine McNamara, Bonnie Perine, Lia Roberts, Diane Seidlinger, Kathie Slaughter, Lynne Sloane, Melodie Swanson, Maria Vega, Marilyn Warren and Diane Welch

Renewed Associate Members: Celia Dobbins, Evelyn Rizza and Susan Rogers

Totals: 75 Full Members

45 Associate Members

A SPECIAL WELCOME to our NEW members! Another big THANK YOU to all the members

who continue renewing their memberships!

Thank you ladies for making Active Republican Women of Las Vegas your club of choice!

* Newly Registered Republican!!!

ACTIVE REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF LAS VEGAS, Nevada, is a women’s political organization, bringing together women to positively impact the direction of our state and our nation. We come together as

a collective force advancing the Republican Party and WOMEN through political access and participation

ACTIVE Republican Women Membership Application 2012Annual Dues--Check One: *New _________ Renewing _________ Member since: ____ /_____

Member ($30) _____________

Associate ($15) ____________ (If already a regular member of another club or men only)

NAME: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

(As it appears on Voter Registration – Must be a Registered Republican to join)

ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

CITY and STATE: ______________________________________________ZIP: _________________________

PHONE NUMBER: ____________________________CELL NUMBER: ________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________________

BIRTHDAY: ___________/_____________

*Referred/Sponsored by: _____________________________________________________________________________

I am a registered Republican and I will support and work for the election of Republican Candidates for office and encourage loyalty to the Republican Party

____________________________________________ _______________________________________ Signature Date

Please make check payable to Active Republican Women and mail to: Cherie Wood, Membership V.P. 1333 N. Buffalo Dr. Ste #135, Las Vegas, NV 89128

Visit our website: www.activerepublicanwomen-lasvegas.com