LIBERTY LOG

TUCSON REPUBLICAN WOMEN

May 2015

President’s Message

We just had a special event with the Baby Elephant Nandi at the Reid

Park Zoo. It was a beautiful, mild April day with 24 people showing up,

including children, husbands, and a candidate for office, with some

very active elephants showing off. The rhino and the tiger were

prowling around for us, as well. We were even able to run the 50/50

raffle. Many thanks to Parralee for setting this up!

Two of us will be attending the AZFRW Spring meeting in Mesa on May

15 and 16. We will assist the meeting registration table as well as

having a fundraising table for ourselves. Many thanks to

Parralee, Dorothy, Penny, and Olga for donations of items

to sell for our club at the state meeting. There is still time

to join us!

Our May lunch will be on Monday, the 18th, at the

Radisson, since Memorial Day falls on our regular 4th

Monday. We plan to have speakers on the Patriot

Academy project which educates young people about the

Constitution and our government. Later, at our June 22nd

lunch, we hope to have the candidates for city council so

stay tuned for updates.

One note I would like to make about social media. TRW has a new website which is available. If you

have suggestions for improvements or content, please let us know. We also have a Facebook page.

Both sites may carry news articles about candidates and elected officials but do not assume

endorsement or rejection by TRW based on the presence of favorable or unfavorable articles. News is

nnd we need accurate information whether we like it or not. Please keep on-line discourse civil and

respectful. Please try to upload articles from reliable

news sources. Please also remember that we do share

common goals and beliefs. Our site administrators are

trying as much as possible to present balanced and

accurate information.

Have a great May and I will see you soon. –Ann Hollis

From Representative Martha McSally

Dear Friend,

After months of hearings and working to defend the A-10 and EC-130H, two aircraft stationed at Davis-Monthan and critical to Southern Arizona, this week we had a major victory in Congress. The House Armed Services Committee, a committee on which I serve, passed its defense spending authorization bill with an amendment I offered to prohibit the retirement of any A-10 or EC-130H aircraft next year. Not only did the bill include full funding for both platforms, but my amendment prevents any additional back door attempts at mothballing these aircraft, such as placing them in backup status.

Watch my comments in support of keeping the A-10 flying during the Committee's markup below.

Southern Arizonans have seen continual threats to these aircraft, and unlike years past, my amendment will

fully protect them next year. As we move ahead with the Senate to pass this bill and get it signed into law, I'll

continue to work with my colleagues to ensure our best Close Air Support and Airborne Electronic Attack

assets remain in the air and protecting our troops.

In Service,

Martha McSally

Member of Congress

Visit Rep. McSally’s website at: mcsally.house.gov

Tucson City Council Republican Candidates

Bill Hunt- Candidate for City Council Ward 1 Pilot William ‘Bill’ Hunt is a candidate for City Council seat in Ward 1. Bill has helped shape the character of Tucson for more than 20 years. Hunt has been involved in the community with several groups including serving as the President and pilot for the Flying Samaritans (a volunteer, nonsectarian group). Bill entered the U.S. Air Force in 1972 as a second Lieutenant and was assigned a slot in pilot training. He graduated pilot training in 1974 then trained as a fighter pilot in the F-4. Later Hunt went on to fly and instruct in the F-5. Currently, Bill is a senior principle engineer, managing six different weapon systems development for Raytheon. Bill is known for his no-nonsense attitude and it the type of guy who will never be swayed by special interests. When others waiver, we can count on Bill Hunt’s strength of character.

Kelly Lawton- Candidate for City Council Ward 2 Kelly Lawton is running for the City Council seat in Ward 2. He is the Campus Director at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide in Tucson. Lawton oversees operations and student services of the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, and U.S. Army Garrison Fort Huachuca campuses. Kelly has been deeply involved with the community as a member of the Tucson and Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce, the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs, and the Susan G. Komen Riders for the Cure Bicycle Team. Kelly is a native Tucsonan who graduated from Palo Verde High, The University of Arizona (BSBA) and the University of Phoenix (MBA). Kelly has seen his hometown struggle for decades and could no longer stand by while things get worse. He often speaks about what can be done better rather than settling for mediocrity. We can trust Kelly will put the Citizens of Ward 2 and Tucson first. He is married to Keli Ann Lawton (FNP) and has a 12 year-old stepdaughter.

Margaret Burkholder- Candidate for City Council Ward 4 Educator Margaret Burkholder is running for the City Council seat in Ward 4. Burkholder is a math teacher at a local charter school and was the first Teacher in Tucson Unified to be recognized with National Board Certification in 2001, named Arizona Master Teacher and Intel Master Teacher. When elected to the school board, Vail USD was ranked near the 50th percentile in the state. With smart changes and hard work from Burkholder and the board, Vail rose to a top 5 district. She received Arizona School Board of the Year and Master of Boardsmanship awards in addition to the Congressional Record for Leadership in Academic Excellence. Margaret has shown she knows how to roll up her sleeves and get results. Those who know her best describe her as a compassionate person who will fight for what is right, not what is in her best interest. Burkholder has been married to John for 19 years and has 4 children who attend Vail schools.

From the Desk of Senator Nancy Barto about Legislative action

http://www.azleg.gov/MembersPage.asp?Member_ID=87&Legislature=51&Session_ID=112

2015 Measures Benefit Patients & Economy

April 17, 2015

One State Leads fight for Health Care Freedom – Arizona

HB 2643 Stopping Obamacare in Arizona: States shouldn’t try to save the Obamacare subsidies and HB 2643

ensures Arizona doesn’t try. The new law prohibits the state and all of its political subdivisions from using any

personnel or financial resources to enforce, administer, or cooperate with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). See

John Graham’s latest on Arizona (NCPA).

HB 2417 (formerly SB 1284 ) Paying Directly for care just got better: Higher insurance premiums, deductibles

& co-pays plus narrow provider networks are costing patients more. By paying directly.…market forces come into

play and patients can pay much less. With HB 2417, paying directly will be even more cost effective as the law

ensures insurance companies cooperate when patients go out of network for covered services by applying their

payments to the in-network deductible.

SB 1039 Expands Health Care Sharing Option: The cost of health insurance continues to skyrocket – and if

Obamacare subsidies come to a halt if ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, even more people will

be seeking affordable health care options. HCSMs are exempt from the Affordable Care Act and they’re actually

affordable. SB 1039 aligns the state and federal definitions of HCSMs so that more people can take advantage

of this option. Read more: Alliance for Health Care Sharing Ministries.

HB 2645 Laboratory Testing Without Order – The lab industry will never be the same thanks to some serious

free market interventions in Arizona: Less regulation a-la HB 2645, allowing patients to pursue lab tests without a

doctor’s prescription – and an innovative company named Theranos which offers patients more value for less

cost and less blood is a winning combination. If you haven’t heard of Theranos’ Founder & CEO Elizabeth

Holmes, you soon will! Many Arizonans are already benefiting from the Theranos/Walgreens partnership at 40

locations across the state.

SB 1320 Cosmetology Board can’t license makeup Artists - Should people who apply makeup & eyelashes

have to have a license to do business? SB 1320 makes sure they don’t in Arizona. Chalk one up for keeping

government from inhibiting entry into yet another business field. Read about another ‘Fishy Regulation’ this

Board is being sued over.

Addressing the over-prescribing epidemic: More than 100 people die each day due to legal prescription opioid

overdose in the U.S. SB 1032 requires Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) contractors to

intervene if a member has 10 or more prescriptions for controlled substances within a three-month period. [Read

more]’

Many thanks to Sen. Nancy Barto for this valuable health care information

Memorial Day

2015

Our Guest Speaker for May 18 luncheon is Juan Ciscomani and he is also bringing the student Governor of the Patriot Academy, Fernanda Winchester. They will be talking to us about their experiences and the importance of specialized education for our students. Here are some interesting facts about Juan Ciscomani:

“Juan Ciscomani grew up in Tucson, AZ. He graduated from both Pima Community College and the University of Arizona with honors. Upon graduation, Juan was one of twenty scholars in the United States selected by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute to participate in their Public Policy Fellowship Program in Washington, DC. Returning to Tucson in 2006, Juan led the University of Arizona Take Charge America Institute’s outreach and youth financial literacy efforts. In 2008, Juan stood as candidate for the Arizona House of Representative. Despite not winning the election, Juan was even more energized to continue his civic leadership. He completed the Greater Tucson Leadership 10-week course in the Spring of 2009 and, as one of 25 leaders selected by a state wide search, he was part of the Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Academy Fellowship in the Inaugural class of Spring 2011. Juan was appointed by Governor Brewer to the Arizona Civic Rights Advisory Board in 2012 and more recently completed his term with the Pima County Commission on Trial Court Appointments.

Juan joined the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in 2011 with the goal of reaching 1000 members. As Vice President, he passionately helped businesses grow by leading all of THCC’s Outreach efforts with members, sponsors, events in Tucson and the three affiliate Hispanic Chambers in Sierra Vistas, Douglas, and Nogales. Juan was also instrumental in THCC’s Mexico efforts. In February of 2015, Juan was appointed by Governor Ducey as Director of the Southern Arizona office leading the Governor’s efforts in 7 counties and proudly representing the interest of Southern Arizona to the Governor as part of his Sr. Leadership Team. Married to Laura, they have Zoe (6), Juan Jr. (4), Kenneth (1 ½ years old), and a 4th baby due in July as their proudest accomplishments.”

Here are Patriot Academy Goals from the website

“ Patriot Academy has a proven track record of excellence through a simple four part strategy:

1. Train students to understand and influence government policy with a Biblical worldview 2. Demonstrate the principles of ethical, servant leadership from the Founding Fathers’ perspective 3. Teach the political process and essential leadership skills through intense hands-on training 4. Inspire students to be salt and light in every area of society and culture

See the Website at: http://www.patriotacademy.com/academy-dates/southwest-academy/

Events

May 18: Luncheon at the Radisson

Radisson Suites Resort 6555 E. Speedway

RSVP by E mail to Phyllis pkpudgy70@gmail.com or phone Phyllis at 520.318.4016 or Olga at 520.624.0713 to make reservations

Program: Juan Ciscomani and the Patriot Academy Thanks to Maureen Tozzi for the arrangements and this lovely photo ‘Cactus Flowers’

Menu: Beverage, Salad, Entrée & Dessert. The Entrée is Red Pepper Linguini. Tender Pasta Tossed with Spinach and Red Pepper Coulis and Topped with Grilled Ratatouille and Chicken.

Grilled Marinated Portobello can be substituted for a Vegetarian/Vegan Option. Gluten free option available upon request.

Tucson Republican Women are collecting toiletries and other small items for the Haven, Youth on Their Own, and New Beginnings during the May and June meetings. Nickie (Elaine) Nickerson will be meeting with the Haven to make our donations.

Nickie Nickerson and Carolyn Straub will be working with a professor at Pima College who will assist them in choosing a scholarship recipient. If you know of a deserving woman who is going back to school or of a younger student who is just beginning, please let Nickie ruthnicke@aol.com and Carolyn know at cmstraub1@cox.net

Pima County budget discussions continue one more week on Tuesday, May 12, 1:30 pm Pima County

Administration Building, 130 West Congress, 1st Floor

http://www.webcms.pima.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=1171

The National Federation of Republican Women will celebrate the 38th Biennial Convention at the JW

Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix, September 10-13,

2015. http://www.arizona2015.com/

AzFRW Summer Meeting is May 15-16th at the Mesa Hilton

Early registration and hotel rooms block deadlines have expired but you may

still register to attend the AzFRW Summer State Meeting! 1st Vice President

Loraine has some great programs lined up for us including keynote speakers

Senator Jon Kyl and RNC Co-Chair Sharon Day. Newly added to the line up for

our weekend are Jeff Utsch, Vice President Educational Development, Compact

for America; and with the Office of Governor Ducey, Director Ryan Peters of

Boards and Commissions. For more information and registration, go to

http://www.azfrw.com/meetings.html

Donate Life

With more than 123,000 thousand men women and children (2,400 in Arizona)

waiting for a life-saving organ transplant, the need for donors is greater

than ever.

In recognition of Donor Life Month, I ask you to consider joining the

DonateLifeAZ registry. It takes less than a minute and your decision to become

a donor could make a big difference in the lives of others by healing the

lives of up to 50 people.

Arizonans can register to be a donor when they apply or renew their driver’s

license or ID at the Motor Vehicle Division or by visiting

www.DonateLifeAZ.org. Taking the time to sign up adds to Arizona’s donor

registry, and can inspire others to do the same.

Please join more than 2 million other Arizonans and register as an organ and

tissue donor today! -Michele Reagan, Secretary of State

Did you know there are free talks at the University about the Middle East,

Turkey, Israel, etc?

The Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES) at the University of Arizona

supports and promotes Middle East language and Middle East studies-related

teaching and research throughout the University, and fosters understanding of

the Middle East through an extensive program of outreach to schools and the

wider community.

http://cmes.arizona.edu/

Did you know there are free talks about water issues such as the Colorado

River Basin, Yuma watershed, and water conservation?

The University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center promotes

understanding of critical state and regional water management and policy

issues through research, community outreach and engagement, and public

education.

https://wrrc.arizona.edu/

A thank you to Ann Hollis for these ideas. Tucson always has something going on!

A MESSAGE FROM

GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY

”Governor Ducey’s priorities are growing the economy, creating jobs, improving outcomes in K-12 education and balancing the budget. A champion of limited government, economic development and Arizona businesses and families, Governor Ducey has pledged to work every day to ensure 'Opportunity for All'.”

Hello,

This morning the highly renowned bond credit rating agency, Moody's Investors Service, announced it has upgraded Arizona's credit rating to Aa2, with a "stable" outlook.

In their announcement, Moody's said the rating increase "reflects the state's positive economic trends, significantly improved liquidity (asset) levels (and) budget actions expected to eliminate a structural imbalance."

So what does this upgraded credit rating say about Arizona?

It says that Arizona is a good investment.

It says that Arizona is open for business.

It says that Arizona is fiscally responsible.

It says that Arizona is headed in the right direction.

The budget decisions we made this year were tough, but your legislators and I weren't elected to do what is easy -- we were elected to do what is right and responsible for Arizona's future.

My administration will continue to govern in a way that protects Arizona's hardworking taxpayers and highlight this state's position as one of the best places in the nation for businesses to grow, invest and thrive.

Watch this video to learn more about what this means for Arizona.

Please email engage@az.gov with any questions or comments about this great news.

Sincerely,

Doug Ducey

Tucson Republican Women Luncheon 18 May 2015

Radisson Suites Resort 6555 E. Speedway RSVP by E mail to Phyllis pkpudgy70@gmail.com or phone Phyllis at

520.318.4016 or Olga at 520.624.0713 to make reservations Program: Juan Ciscomani and the Patriot Academy

Tucson Republican Women’s Club

P.O. Box 16185

Tucson, Arizona 85732