Bakersfield Republican Women, Federated

APRIL 2018

Bakersfield Republican Women, Federated

BRWF BULLETIN is published monthly and distributed

free of charge to Members and Associates of the Bakersfield

Republican Women, Federated

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Membership 3 Calendar 16 Your Representatives 16

Questions

Barbara Apsit-Incardone Bulletin Editor - 619-6413

Lynn Gentry Membership Chair - 373-7881

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Special Points of Interest

• Majority Leader McCarthy Patients a “Right to Try” School Safety

• CA Senator Fuller Lili Marsh Woman of the Year

• Assemblyman Fong Reforming California’s Awful Litigation Crime

Bakersfield Republican Women,

Federated is affiliated with the

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National Federation of Republican

Women. BRWF is a Diamond

Award Winning Club.

Volume 56 Issue 4

P.O. Box 1564 Bakersfield, CA 93302 www.bakersfieldrwf.org

APRIL General Membership Meeting

A Message from our President, Ingrid Lake

It was such a pleasure to have Kristin Smith as our speaker at our March General Meeting! Kristin is an amazing woman with so many exemplary qualities, but what I find most inspiring is her desire to take action to help solve a problem in our community. So many times we gather around and talk about the problems we see in our community and we feel like there is no way we could ever make a difference. It takes a lot of courage, time, resources, connections, prayer, and hard work to be an agent of change, and I am so glad that we have Kristin in our community willing to take these challenges on and create this path towards changing the lives of so many in Kern County. I know she will keep our club updated with the work that Retrain California is doing and that we will have members to help her wherever we can. Shortly after our General Meeting, many of our members helped with the preparation for this year’s Lincoln Day Dinner. I want to thank Shelia Henderson and her husband Craig Henderson for leading the efforts not only by recruiting volunteers for the preparation and the decorations, but for actually giving of their time. They put in countless hours in the days leading up to the dinner and I am grateful for both of them. I also know that so many other ladies were involved with the decorations and helping put the finishing touches on the favors and the tables for the evening, and you are all very much appreciated! It is the group effort that makes us such a reliable group of women, and I am so happy to be a part of this group. Unfortunately, I was not able to attend Lincoln Day Dinner this year. I had signed up, along with 3 other BRWF members, to go to the Central Division Board of Directors Meeting and Conference in Tuolumne. I must say, it was such a great weekend for all of us that went, and the friendships, fun, and great information that I am getting out of these conferences are well worth the investment of my time! Ladies, if you have not been to a CFRW conference, you MUST! The time spent getting to know the other ladies from our club that went, as well as getting to know other Republican women from other clubs and hearing what other people are doing is priceless! My greatest wish is that each of you get to experience the comradery that comes with gathering with other like-minded women outside of our club. It puts all of our efforts into perspective for us to see that all the things we do, whether big or small, are making a difference in our community and in our state! I hope to see everyone in April as we hear from John Cox, one of the Republican candidates for Governor of California. Bring a friend, neighbor or family member, this will be a great meeting! Take care, Ingrid Lake

Featured Speaker John Cox, Gubernatorial Candidate

Tuesday, April 10, 2018 11:30 am Social-12:00 pm Lunch-Cost $25

Stockdale Country Club-7001 Stockdale Highway Kindly RSVP by contacting 477-7004 or

[email protected]

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2018 - 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE BOARD PRESIDENT Ingrid Lake [email protected]

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Becky Erisman [email protected] SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Annette Londquist [email protected]

TREASURER Karole Nelson [email protected] RECORDING SECRETARY Linda Willis [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Lynn Gentry [email protected]

PARLIAMENTARIAN Chris Duncan

[email protected]

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Sheila Lake [email protected]

FINANCIAL REVIEW OFFICER Lynda Kissack-Watkins [email protected]

COMMITTEE CHAIRWOMEN AMERICANISM Open ARMED FORCES Pam Brunni [email protected] AWARDS Jacque Kennedy [email protected]

BUDGET Ann Verwey [email protected]

BULLETIN Barbara Apsit-Incardone [email protected] CAMPAIGN Pam Giumarra [email protected]

CRP LIAISON Chris Duncan [email protected]

JOHN COX

BAKERSFIELD REPUBLICAN WOMEN, FEDERATED

John Cox is a businessman - not a politician. He has been a conservative leader for more than 35 years, serving on Jack Kemp’s national steering committee and as Newt Gingrich’s California Finance Chair. He was a leader of the successful effort to remove disgraced Democrat Mayor Bob Filner in San Diego and a major backer of the Paycheck Protection campaign to rein in the corrupting power of the public employee unions. Now, at the request of California’s Republican Members of Congress, John is serving as Chairman of “Give Voters a Voice,” the initiative campaign to repeal the gas tax increase.

A successful businessman and CPA, John built his own business from scratch to a $200 million enterprise with almost 100 employees. He is active in charitable organizations and serves as a Board member for the San Diego USO. John also founded an organization that repairs the homes of low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities. Since 1991, that organization has mobilized 20,000 volunteers and repaired over 1,000 homes. John Cox is the only true conservative running for California Governor and is endorsed by the California Pro-Life Council. He is both a fiscal and social conservative. John supports 2nd Amendment rights and strongly opposes Jerry Brown’s “Sanctuary State” and boondoggles like the High-Speed Rail “Train to Nowhere.” John has four daughters and lives with his wife, Sarah, in San Diego where they are active in and attend Nativity Catholic Church.

April 10, 2018

11:30 a.m. Social—12:00 p.m. Lunch

Stockdale Country Club

7001 Stockdale Highway

This biography is not intended as an endorsement for John Cox or any other candidate

for Governor by BRWF. An invitation to speak at our April meeting was extended to other Republican candidates for Governor, but they are unable to attend our meeting.


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Monthly Luncheon Reservations

Contact

Reservations Chair Jacque Kennedy

[email protected]

Reservation due Monday at 10:00 a.m. prior to the

General Meeting.

Guests arriving without a reservation will be charged an

additional $5.

Cancellation by Monday before General Meeting at 10 a.m., otherwise, “no show” will be responsible for payment of

reserved meal.

Remember the cost for the luncheon is now $25. Special dietary needs,

please contact Jacque Kennedy.

2018 - 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Continued CHAPLAIN Naomi Martinez Cox [email protected]

CARING FOR AMERICA OPEN

DECORATIONS Judy Marchbanks [email protected] HISTORIAN OPEN

HOSPITALITY HOSTESS Jana Hardy [email protected] LEADERSHIP Shelia Henderson [email protected] LEGISLATION ISSUES Julie Brandon [email protected]

MELP/BARBARA BUSH LITERACY PROJECT Nan Hart [email protected] MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION Heidi Shubin [email protected] OPPOSITION RESEARCH Linda Willis [email protected]

PUBLICITY Angie Barton [email protected] Kelly Brown [email protected] RESERVATIONS Jacque Kennedy [email protected]

STUDENT ADVOCACY Kathy Scrivner [email protected] TELEPHONE Jan Lundy [email protected]

Lynn Gentry Membership Secretary

Hi There, I’ve got some great, updated Membership news! This month we have 21 renewals and 4 new members. Our new members are Jean Bamidis, Rebecca Katsantonis, Lesa Mackessy, and Judy McCarthy. Our overall

membership is now, renewals 129 and new 44 ladies and brings our total Membership to 173! These numbers reflect an excitement about our upcoming election possibilities and the belief that each of us can make a difference in our Community, State, and Nation! Let’s keep the excitement growing. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to our next meeting, April 10th and warmly encourage them to be a part of the change and join us. Each of you should be carrying at least 1 of our membership envelopes. See me at the Membership Table if you’d like a few! Many of you have asked about our coveted Membership Directories. New directories will be coming, hopefully before Summer. In preparation of putting this together I’d like to ask that you please see me at the Membership Table to view the information that we have listed for you. I’d like to be sure that this Directory is as accurate as possible. I’ll have several Per Capita Reports available for your ease in checking your information. I will also need to ask that you please list your DOB and Anniversary at the end of your information if you would like to have this listed. That’s it for now friends! Lynn

VOTER REGISTRATION Jan Lundy jllundy@sbcglobal,.net

WEB MASTER Penny Martinez [email protected]

Jean Bamidis P. O. Box 795 Wasco, CA 93280 661-779-2539

[email protected]

Rebecca Katsantonis 15308 Mooney Avenue Bakersfield. CA 93314

[email protected]

Lesa Mackessy 2700 22nd Street Bakersfield, CA 93301-3343

Judy McCarthy 8208 Portsmouth Street Bakersfield, CA 93311-1160

(661) 412-7090

Welcome New BRWF Members



Becky Erisman Second Vice President

Julie Brandon Legislation Chair

Trump Wins Judge’s Permission To Build Border Wall with Mexico—Now President Needs Money

A judge who was taunted by Trump during the presidential campaign sided on Tuesday with the president on a challenge to building the wall. Despite the victory, Congress has yet to fund

the wall and Trump's demands that Mexico pay have gone nowhere. Published 6:41 AM ET Wed, 28 Feb 2018 Updated 1:40 PM ET Wed, 28 Feb 2018 The Associated Press President Donald Trump has won a judge's permission to build a border wall with Mexico. Now he just needs the money. A judge who was taunted by Trump during the presidential campaign sided on Tuesday with the president on a challenge to building the wall. U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel rejected arguments by the state of California and advocacy groups that the administration overreached by waiving laws requiring environmental and other reviews before construction can begin. "Big legal win today," Trump tweeted in response to the ruling. He didn't mention his prior remarks about the judge's Mexican heritage. Despite the victory, Congress has yet to fund the wall and Trump's demands that Mexico pay have gone nowhere. This month, the Senate rejected a request for $18 billion that was part of a package including sharp cuts to legal immigration and permission for young immigrants to stay in the country after they were temporarily shielded from deportation under an Obama-era program, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Trump berated Curiel during the campaign for his handling of fraud allegations against now-defunct Trump University, suggesting the Indiana-born judge's Mexican heritage reflected a bias. Curiel mentioned his Indiana roots in his 101-page ruling on the wall when he cited another native of the state, U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, who wrote in another case that courts should not make policy judgments. "The court cannot and does not consider whether the underlying decisions to construct border barriers are politically wise or prudent," Curiel wrote. Curiel wrote that the law certainly "is not a model of legislative precision" and that both sides made plausible arguments, preventing him from making a clear finding that the administration overreached. The administration has issued three waivers since August, two to build in parts of California and one in part of New Mexico. President George W. Bush's administration issued the previous five waivers, allowing the government to quickly extend barriers to about one-third of the border.

The Center for Biological Diversity said in its lawsuit that the waiver authority cannot be interpreted to last forever. California argued that it expired in 2008, when Homeland Security satisfied congressional requirements at the time on how much wall to build. The judge declined to second-guess the administration's findings that waivers were issued in areas of "high illegal entry," a requirement set by Congress. The advocates argued that dramatic declines in border arrests undermined those findings. During arguments this month, the judge peppered both sides with questions about the law's meaning. He showed strong interest in a requirement tacked on in late 2007 for Homeland Security to consult other federal agencies, state and local governments, Indian tribes and property owners to minimize the impact of construction, which challengers said the administration failed to do. Curiel said in his ruling that the law's lack of specifics prevented him from concluding that the administration failed to properly consult others. The Center for Biological Diversity, which sued along with the state of California and three advocacy groups, said it would appeal. Construction can proceed for now. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said, "We will evaluate all of our options and are prepared to do what is necessary to protect our people, our values, and our economy from federal overreach." The Animal Legal Defense Fund said it may ask the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene. The Sierra Club said the environmental and other reviews are critical to protecting border communities, but the group didn't discuss its next step. U.S. Justice Department spokesman Devin O'Malley welcomed the decision, saying Congress granted authority to build a wall without delay and that the administration is pleased it can continue "this important work vital to our nation's interests." Homeland Security spokesman Tyler Houlton added, "Simply put, walls work." The decision came days after construction began on a 30-foot (9.1-meter) high barrier in Calexico, California, the administration's first wall project outside of eight prototypes in San Diego that were completed in October and are intended to guide future construction. Both projects carry a relatively small price tag and were funded last year.

Once the salad is placed on the table for our luncheons and the guest does not show, our Club is charged $25 for the lunch? BRWF’s policy is that the guest must be in the restaurant and paid for in order for the food to be served.

You can special order your dietary concerns when you place your reservation? Otherwise, if you change what you want to eat when seated, we are charged for 2 lunches! If you have any dietary restrictions, they must be specified AT THE TIME YOU MAKE your reservation. Please confirm this request when you check in to the meeting.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Naomi Martinez Cox Chaplain

Email Address: [email protected]

Sheila Lake Corresponding Secretary

Please contact me if you are aware of any members who could use a get well,

sympathy, graduation or special occasion card.

[email protected]



GOD IS STILL IN CHARGE AND PRAYER CHANGES THINGS!

BRWF members are encouraged to send

in confidential prayer requests to Naomi Martinez Cox, BRWF Chaplain.

We can also accommodate requests on a prayer chain if so desired,

because sometimes we need a lot of it!

Jan Lundy Telephone Chair

OPEN Caring for America Chair Birthdays & Anniversaries

Birthdays

IMPORTANT!!

CARING FOR BAKERSFIELD AT

THE MISSION

We have changed from the 3rd Wednesday to the 3rd Thursday of each month for volunteering at The Mission of Kern County. We will continue to meet on the 4th Monday every month. Please join us. The staff and guests at The Mission need and appreciate our help. The work is easy and fun and the conversations are even better. Come and meet the residents and staff. You will be inspired!

Thursday, April 19th, 9:30-12:00

Monday, April 23th, 9:30-12:00

March

Anniversaries

Telephone Committee

The Telephone Committee needs you! We have a dedicated

committee of hard-working gals, but the more ladies we have calling,

the fewer people each of us has to call! We remind our members of

the general meetings each month so that everyone has an opportunity

to make a reservation. It’s wonderful to see a room full of ladies at the

Stockdale Country Club on the second Tuesday! Please contact me if

you can help. You may call Jan at 342-3823 (cell), 834-3428 (home),

or email me at [email protected].

WE NEED YOU!!! WOULD YOU LIKE TO

CHAIR THIS IMPORTANT POSITION???

Contact any Board Member

04/01 Tamara Georgenton 04/08 Chelle Austin 04/15 Penny Martinez 04/22 Sue Ellen Hohnbaum 04/29 Christiana Duncan

If you would like to be wished a Happy Birthday and/or Happy Anniversary by BRWF, and you are not being recognized, please call or send Lynn Gentry your info to 373-7881 or [email protected]

04/02 Diane Sandidge 04/02 Pamela McPhetridge 04/04 Betty Bartel 04/04 Sheila Lake 04/04 Louise Sutherland 04/07 Lynda Kissack-Watkins

04/14 Chelle Austin 04/16 Janice Lockhart 04/19 Jeanne Young 04/20 Athena Collup 04/23 Sandy McMahan 04/27 Darlene Champlain 04/29 Sherry Johnson



Naomi Martinez Cox Chaplain

Pray the Price Many know about the importance of prayer. We’ve heard it preached, we’ve read scripture and books on the topic, we’ve discussed it, and yet we often forget that it is an important tool God has given us for our passage in life. Recently, we lost a spiritual hero and world icon, Rev. Billy Graham. His ministry flourished because of two major reasons. The preaching of the Word and prayer. I had the privilege of serving on the executive committee for his Central Valley Crusade in Fresno. Believe me, the entire nine months of planning was saturated in prayer. We had hundreds praying daily throughout the city and every

day we heard transforming stories, even before the Crusade began.

Let me share an event in church history that took place in 1857. A man of prayer, Jeremiah Lamphier, started a businessmen’s prayer meeting in the upper room of the Dutch Reformed Church in Manhattan. In response to his advertisement, only six people attended. But the following week there were fourteen, and then twenty-three. Seeing the need, it was decided to meet every day for prayer. By late winter they were filling the church and soon other churches joined in. In February and March of 1858, every church and public hall in down town New York was filled. Curious, the famous editor, Horace Greeley, sent a reporter to as many locations as possible to see how many men were praying. In one hour he could get to only twelve locations, but counted 6,l00 men. Through these prayer meetings lives were changed, homes united, financial austerity ended, and much more. Revival came to New York City and extended to Chicago, and other nearby cities.

Why talk about prayer in this newsletter? Because America needs our prayers. Because America needs God. In 1952 Albert Einstein was asked by a Princeton Doctoral student what was left in the world for original dissertation research? Einstein replied, “Find out about prayer.” Well, we know what prayer can do. First, God hears our prayers (1John 5:15), Second, James declares that prayer is “powerful and effective” (James 5:16). We’ve seen God transform and bring new life to situations. Change comes when we join in with God in prayer and expect to see Him at work.

One way to begin is to join us on the first Friday of each month at the parking lot of what was the Elephant Bar at 8:00 am as we walk and pray for our government leaders, upcoming elections, and country.

Are you ready to pray the price?

Shelia Henderson Nuts and Bolts Chair

Hello Ladies, As you know, we have changed the date for our workshop, Beyond Nuts and Bolts, to June 23 set

before us: This is an election year and we are determined to have the best workshop possible so that you will have the tools you need to help with candidate campaigns, be able to discuss the propositions, clearly defend what Republicans believe and explain what we do as Republican Women. Our club is at an exciting place with Nan and her team laying the foundation for a pathway to the future by assessing our strengths and weaknesses, designing a new logo, a new and dynamic look to our newsletter and starting an outreach to a younger group of women. Building on that foundation, Ingrid and her team are moving forward with the Evening of Politics, giving

working women an opportunity to experience BRWF even if they cannot attend a luncheon meeting. Now we want to make sure you have the tools you need to go out and individually accomplish the goals set before us; to get our Republican Candidates elected to office and bring more women in to our organization. So this committee is building you a toolbox and inviting new and exciting speakers to help you learn to use the tools in the box! We are so excited about the speakers for this workshop that I can hardly keep them a secret. But we want to wait for all the details to be nailed down to make that announcement. So stay tuned and don’t forget early registration will

give you a chance to win a special drawing and an opportunity ….oh shoot! I cannot say another word! You will just have to wait a little longer for further announcements. But reserve your seat now before it is too late!

To Reserve your seat now, Contact Jan Lundy at [email protected]

Beyond Nuts and Bolts



Press Office Matt Sparks, Erin Perrine March 11, 2018

House to Give Patients a 'Right to Try' Washington, D.C. – House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) issued the following statement to announce the House will vote Tuesday on

legislation to improve access to experimental treatments for patients.

“We are a resilient and resourceful nation, and when faced with long odds, Americans should be given the opportunity to harness our country’s vast medical innovation by accessing experimental treatments. As President Trump said in his State of the Union, and as Vice President Pence has long advocated, no one should have to look beyond the United States and our world-class health providers for hope. This bill was subject to months of negotiations and I thank Chairman Walden (OR-02), Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-08) and Andy Biggs (AZ-05), and Senator Ron Johnson (PA) for their commitment to getting it ready for floor action. The House will consider Right to Try on Tuesday, March 13th. Following

its passage, I look forward to swift Senate action so more Americans facing dire circumstances can find some light in their darkest moments.”

Submitted by Chris Duncan, Parliamentarian

Press Office Matt Sparks, Erin Perrine March 6, 2018

Washington, D.C. – House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) spoke at a leadership press conference today to announce a vote in the House next week on the STOP School Violence Act and this week’s work on building America’s infrastructure.

Announcing House vote on STOP School Violence Act: “You all know Sheriff Rutherford, the former sheriff of Jacksonville. He has a bill, the STOP School Violence Act. This is Students, Teachers, and Officers Preventing School Violence Act. We will have that bill up on the floor next week. That will add to the FIX NICS bill sitting over in the Senate.” On the House conducting FBI oversight: “We will also have the FBI up here talking to the Oversight and Judiciary [committees] on where the failures happened and why [in the Parkland shooting] to make sure they can make corrections so it can never repeat itself again.”

On this week’s FCC reauthorization: “Our priority is to make sure we build America stronger not just this year, but next year and for decades to come. That means strengthening our physical and digital infrastructure. So today on the floor of the House we will vote on the ‘RAY BAUM’ Act. This will reauthorize the FCC for the first time in 28 years. This incredible bipartisan bill will increase oversight, will introduce reforms, and more importantly will help us get to 5G. It will expand high-speed internet capabilities.” Encouraging Americans to #checkyourcheck: "The one challenge we want to make to all Americans is check your check. Just check your check to see what has transpired with the tax reform bill, that you will actually have more money in your paycheck. I had an individual tell me this week that the little extra money between he and his wife made the difference that they were able to go out and purchase a car. I was out in the oil fields, an individual who has worked there for a number of years came back and said it made a fundamental difference in his life week-to-week and to make sure to tell those back in D.C. that these are not crumbs when it comes to families.”

Submitted by Chris Duncan, Parliamentarian

Leader McCarthy Announces House Action on

School Safety Legislation

http://www.majorityleader.gov/



Evening of Politics

Invited Speakers Candidates for Sheriff

Sheriff Donny Youngblood & Deputy Chief Justin Fleeman

April 19, 2018 5:30 p.m.

Our next “Evening Of Politics” is scheduled for Thursday, April 19th., at Kim Clerou’s home, 1913 Sully Ct.. These evening events have been started with the hope that we can reach a population of ladies who may not be able to attend our monthly luncheons but would like to be informed and a part of the Conservative Movement. The evening begins with dinner at 5:30, cost is $15.00, with our program beginning at 6:00 p.m.. This month we are honored to host Sheriff Donny Youngblood and Deputy Chief Justin Fleeman, who will be discussing their candidacy for Kern County Sheriff. They will be available to take questions from the group following their presentations. Reservations may be made by calling our reservation line at 477-7004 or email reservations to [email protected] . We will be accommodating the first 75 people so get your reservations made today! Submitted by Lynn Gentry, Membership Secretary Heidi Shubin, Membership Promotion Chair

Free cash handouts have officially become a part of the California Democratic Party’s 2018 party platform. Universal Basic Income (UBI) was adopted at the California Democrats State Convention last month. The party will henceforth support any state or federal legislation that guarantees UBI. The platform reads “We support efforts to enact programs, such as a guaranteed government jobs program and a universal basic income/rent or housing to eliminate poverty while improving prospects to secure good jobs that help people climb the economic ladder.” The idea is to distribute money to all citizens of California, irrespective of employment status or income level. Supporters of the concept are Elon Musk (Tesla), Richard Branson, Mark Zuckerberg and Chris Hughes (Facebook) among other Silicone Valley elite. According to a Northeastern University survey, 48% of Americans also support the idea. Arguments in favor of UBI stress that

automation and the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AL) into people’s everyday lives will see a dangerous increase in income ine-quality. A basic minimum earning should be instituted to level the playing field. Several companies, as well as cities in California are already instituting the concept. The City of Stockton’s mayor, whose city declared bankruptcy in 2013, has instituted a UBI project to alleviate poverty in the city. The program, called the Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration, will launch in August and each city resident will receive $500/month. The project is funded by a $1 million grant from Economic Security Project whose goal is to raise awareness of UBI. Side note: Chris Hughes of Facebook is a co-chairman of the organ-ization and has also published a book on UBI titled Fair Shot: Rethinking Inequality and How We Earn. The money comes with no attach-ments. Recipients will be trusted to make the best decisions for themselves and their families with the money. Most people will do the right thing, with the understanding that not everybody is going to do it right. “All people deserve the opportunity to pursue the American Dream and have the financial resources to live in economic security”, per the California State Democratic party platform.

Linda Willis Opposition Research

Universal Basic Income (UBI) Free Cash Handouts

December Luncheon

Photos Courtesy of Karole Nelson



Bakersfield Republic Women, Federated Kristin Smith, Executive Director and President of

Retrain California March 13, 2018 General Meeting

Remarkable Women



Senator Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield) recognized Honor Flight Kern County founder, Lili Marsh, as the 16th State Senate District’s Woman of the Year. The Woman of the Year event was founded in 1987 in celebration of Women’s History Month and to honor

the contributions by some of the remarkable women throughout California. Each year one woman from each State Assembly and State Senate District is invited to be recognized at the State Capitol for their significant contributions to their district. “Lili Marsh is the embodiment of the American spirit and Bakersfield pride,” said Senator Fuller. “She provides our veterans with the opportunity to witness first-hand the monuments that were built in their honor and for their sacrifices. And, she provides comfort to our military families while their spouses, parents and children are deployed protecting our freedoms.” Lili founded Honor Flight Kern County, an organization aimed at ensuring that all local WWII veterans are able to see the memorials in Washington DC, that were built in their honor. In May of 2012, 21 WWII veterans and volunteer guardians made the inaugural flight. Today, there have been 31 flights with over 1,300 veterans who have had the opportunity to take that unforgettable trip. “Senator Fuller and our local community have long been supporters of our veterans, Honor Flight Kern County, and our efforts to bring our

veterans to THEIR monuments in Washington D.C.,” said Lili Marsh. “I am honored to accept this award from her on behalf of an organization that serves our veterans.” Lili’s latest project, Portrait of a Warrior Gallery, will feature portraits of service members that lost their lives in combat following the September 11th attacks. The local gallery will open soon and will be located near 20th and Eye Streets in Bakersfield. Lili’s long list of contributions to the veteran community also includes the “Bakersfield Unites for the Stars and Stripes” event, which she organized following the September 11th attacks. The event raised $75,000 in one day, but also brought together 20,000 Kern County residents to share their grief and provide support for each other. The “Stars and Stripes” event continued for three consecutive years, raising funds for families of service members deployed in the Middle East. Lili assisted victims of Hurricane Katrina, when she recruited volunteers from the Bakersfield Fire Department and organized an effort to fill two semi-trucks with supplies for the evacuees impacted by the storm. Even more recently, she organized three semi-trucks full of supplies that were delivered to some of the smaller towns in Texas affected by the flooding after Hurricane Harvey. “Lili Marsh is a humble and compassionate Patriot who inspires us to do more to honor, remember and be thankful for the sacrifices of our veterans,” concluded Fuller.

Submitted by Tom Collins Communications Director

Senator Jean Fuller Names Lili Marsh Woman of the Year

For Immediate Release Contact: Tom Collins [email protected]

"This picture was taken at the Kern County Republican Party Central Committee meeting on March 12. Cathy Abernathy, Tracey Reynolds and Matthew Martin were sworn to fill vacant positions on the committee.” Submitted by Karole Nelson Interim Historian

Remarkable Women



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lauren Skidmore

March 12, 2018 661-395-2995

By Assemblyman Vince Fong and Stuart Waldman No one likes getting threatened with lawsuits, especially not small business owners. Trial lawyers have begun to aggressively utilize the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) to sue businesses for any kind of alleged minor labor infraction. This practice has been going on far too long. Fortunately, much needed reform may be on the horizon for businesses overwhelmed by these frivolous lawsuits. The act was intended to give workers a way to protect themselves from employers who commit serious violations of labor laws. Some trial attorneys have figured out how to abuse the law to enrich themselves at the expense of our economic well-being. We need real reforms that will reduce abusive lawsuits, preserve local jobs, and improve our state’s economic health. Under PAGA, the number of lawsuits filed against businesses has increased significantly. Trial lawyers file lawsuits against businesses for hundreds of possible violations. Last year alone, businesses got hit with more than 7,000 attorney letters threatening lawsuits. This is one of the biggest problems facing the small business community throughout the state. As PAGA abuse proliferates every year, with more attorneys gaining tremendous profit without real benefit to the employees’ interests they ostensibly represent, lawmakers have a responsibility to address this critical issue harming our local small businesses. There are many examples of how abusive PAGA lawsuits are derived from very minor infractions that the employer could resolve quickly, such as details on a paystub. The commonsense way to address these minor problems for the benefit of employees, is to allow employers to fix them as soon as possible. But instead, businesses currently have to hire lawyers and pay out settlements, which is a lose-lose for employers and employees. PAGA was intended to help employees, but unfortunately, it is the employees that are hurt because of frivolous lawsuits. For example, a business owner in Bakersfield provided bonuses for all of his employees to reward them for working safely. For this generous act, the owner was hit with a $14.5 million lawsuit because the hourly bonus was not included

in the regular pay rate for calculating employees’ overtime rate - a requirement the owner did not know about. This is a minor infraction that can easily be resolved without a multi-million dollar lawsuit can shut down businesses and the employees they represent. The exploitation of PAGA is part of the reason for California’s worst-in-the-nation business climate. For a small business, every additional expense is a big deal. Small business owners work hard to keep their companies afloat. Good acting and honest small business owners should have reasonable opportunity to fix violations. We need to reform PAGA now. This year, we are pushing AB 2016 to reform PAGA by giving businesses a chance to resolve problems, while still allowing workers to file complaints for serious misconduct. Reform will also give business owners more information about workers’ complaints before they are hit with a pricey lawsuit. Employers would have 65 days to fix a violation, creating change instead of litigation. Small businesses are the backbone of California and they work extremely hard each and every day to stay in business. Our elected legislators should work just as hard to make sure they are treated fairly and predatory attorneys cannot abuse our system. Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Kern County) is the Vice Chair of the Assembly Transportation Committee and serves as the Assembly Republican Whip. Stuart Waldman is the President of the Valley Industry Commerce Association, a business advocacy organization in Southern California.

Reforming California’s Awful Litigation Climate

Title: Reforming California’s



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Regular Member $40 ______ Student Membership $20 _____ Sustaining $50 ______ Associate $30 ______

Forward to BRWF, P. O. Box 1564, Bakersfield, CA 93302

Make checks payable to BRWF

Associate Membership is only available to women who are members of another RWF club.


Information: bakersfieldrwf.org.


Sara Takii Scholarship

Information: bakersfieldrwf.org

California Federation of Republican Women

National Federation of Republican Women National Pathfinder Scholarship

Betty Rendel Scholarship Information: nfrw.org

President Ronald Reagan Scholarship

Information: cfrw.org

Scholarship Opportunities

Penny Martinez

50/50 Drawing

Jacque Kennedy

Lincoln Day

Dinner

Congratulations Ladies

Winners at our General Meeting on

March 13



Have You Heard That Illegal Immigrants Will Now Be Allowed To Vote in California? There are many rumors floating about that undocumented immigrants are now allowed to vote in California. Let’s examine the laws that are causing this confusion. In 2013, Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 60 into law. This law made California the 10th state to allow illegal immigrants to get driver licenses. The supposed purpose of this law was to increase public safety and reduce penalties for non-citizens who drive.

In 2015, the New Motor Voter law was signed into law. As of this month, April, 2018, it will automatically register DMV customers to vote when they obtain a driver’s license, renew their license, or fill out change of address forms (unless the customer does not wish to register). Potential voters will have to show proof of age at the DMV, and the majority of candidates show a birth certificate or a passport, which both reflect citizenship, according to Alex Padilla, Secretary of State. He states that this is “arguably more secure than checking a box under penalty of perjury”. The DMV will then electronically send the information of those eligible to register to the California Secretary of State’s Office. The name and citizenship information will be verified. “Undocumented Californians are not eligible to register to vote at the DMV”, spokeswoman Jessica Gonzalez states. “At DMV field offices,” Gonzales says, “technicians will not be able to key in any voting information for undocumented customers seeking AB 60 license renewals. As soon as the technician types in AB 60, the voter information section automatically gets ‘greyed out’ and can’t be typed into or bypassed”. The mail form will not have the voter information questions on it, so the candidate will not be able to register to vote. So now you’ve heard it from our California governmental agencies: Illegal immigrants will not be allowed to vote in California. Will it really work this way? Only time will tell . . . . Source: Chris Nichols, Wed. Jan. 24, 2018 (Politifact)

Jan Lundy Voter Registration

Assemblyman Fong Honors The Mission at Kern County’s

Lavonne Jarrow as the 34th Assembly District 2018 Woman of the Year

BAKERSFIELD – Today, Assemblyman Vince Fong honored Lavonne Jarrow as the 34th District’s 2018 Woman of the Year. Lavonne has been the lead kitchen supervisor at The Mission at Kern County for more than 16 years, where she has been in charge of making sure meals are prepared 3 times a day, 365 days a year for hundreds of homeless that come to the Mission every day. In all, Lavonne has prepared herself or overseen the preparation of more than 2.3 million meals since she started working at the Mission.

“Lavonne’s work and life journey is an inspiration for all of California,” said Fong. “I am so honored to name Lavonne as our community’s Woman of the Year because she is a hero to so many of us and we’re blessed by the incredible dedication and heart for service that Lavonne exhibits each and every day.” “I’ve said before that ‘I never expected to wind up in the kitchen here but God called me and when He speaks, I listen,’” said Jarrow. “I want to serve the neediest in our community and to help those who are going through the same problems that I faced in my life. It is my privilege to have the opportunity to give back to and serve my community.”

We have a few chair positions open and would love to have you help us out. These positions

only require a few hours a month.

Americanism Lead the flag salute and write a short article for

the newsletter regarding America.

Caring for America Helping at the Mission and other opportunities.

Historian

Love taking photos and attend our events!

If interested or have questions, please contact one of the board members

as we need your help now.



Old Glory (In free verse) I am the most famous icon on earth, on display all over the world... standing guard at majestic official buildings, in courtrooms, churches, and even on the moon. I fly from the houses of families who revere America, and snap in the breeze on parade. I stand for freedom, honor, justice, service, prosperity and power. My stars and stripes - my red, white and blue, evoke respect and admiration from the good, apprehension and fear from the evil. Sometimes soiled and tattered, even bloodstained, I survived the grinding toil of wars, urging my weary warriors to fight on. I lie precisely folded, held by mothers of fallen soldiers as their fingertips caress me for comfort and strength. I am invincible. I have been burned, spat upon, trampled and cursed, but I overcome all to unfurl, soar, and inspire again. I am the Star Spangled Banner; I am Old Glory; I am the American Flag, a symbol of freedom, forever. By Joanna Fuchs

Annette Londquist Publicity Chair



"Hello, Here are pictures taken in Tuolomne and Sonora during the CFRW Central Division BOD Meeting and Spring Conference from March 16 through 18, 2018. Submitted by Karole Nelson, Interim Historian

Hi Ladies, Here are some pictures of the March 20, 2018 Fall Event Planning Meeting that will be held at the 1933 Event Center.

Event to be held in October 2018. Want to be part of the committee ? Contact Annette Londquist to help.

Trevor Loudon, Author The Enemy Within Matthew Martin Kay Connley

///Katy Grimes Ingrid at Independence Hall

Ingrid signing at Indepedence Hall

Diamond-Award Winning Club affiliated with the

California Federation of Republican Women and the

National Federation of Republican Women

April 10 - General Meeting & Luncheon Stockdale Country Club (See Page 1 & 2 in this issue for more details.)

April 12 - Evening of Politics Committee Meeting 6 pm at Sugardaddy’s April 19 - Evening of Politics 5:30 pm Reservations Required April 24 - BRWF Board Meeting at Hodel’s 12 Noon April 24 - Fall Fundraiser Planning Meeting 5:30 pm at 1933 Prohibition

Senator Dianne Feinstein (D) 331 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-3841 Fax: 202-228-3954 [email protected] Congressman Kevin McCarthy (R-23) 4100 Empire Dr., Suite #150 Bakersfield, CA 93309 Phone: 661-327-3611 Fax: 661-637-0867

Congressman’s Majority Leader Office H-107, U.S. Capitol Washington, DC 20515 Phone: 202-225-4000 Fax: 202-225-0781

Congressman David G. Valadao (R-21) 2700 M Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 Phone: 661-864-7736 Fax: 661-582-5527

1004 Longworth House Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20515 Phone: 202-225-4595 Fax: 202-225-3196 Senator Jean Fuller (R-18) 5701 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 150 Bakersfield, CA 93309 Phone: 661-323-0443 Fax: 661-323-0446 CFRW Advocate’s Office Phone: 916-442-4084

Senator Andy Vidak (R-16) State Capitol, Room 3082 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-651-4016 Fax: 916-651-4916

Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-AD32) 4550 California Avenue, Suite 740 Bakersfield, CA 93309 Phone: 661-395-2995 Fax: 661-395-3883

California Republican Party 1903 West Magnolia Burbank, CA 91506 Phone: 818-841-5210 Fax: 818-841-6668

Kern County Republican Party Phone: 661-327-9321

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Our Elected Officials

Diamond-Award Winning Club affiliated with the

California Federation of Republican Women and the

National Federation of Republican Women

President Donald Trump (R) 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Phone: 202-456-1414 Fax: 202-456-2461 www.whitehouse.gov/contact

Governor Jerry Brown (D) State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-445-2841 Fax: 916-445-4633 [email protected]

Senator Kamala Harris (D) PO Box 79393 San Francisco, CA 94107-8393 Phone: 213-221-1269

BAKERSFIELD REPUBLICAN WOMEN, FEDERATED P.O. Box 1564, Bakersfield, CA 93302

May 4 - 6 CA GOP Convention, San Diego

May 4 - CFRW Spring Board of Directors Meeting/Advocacy/CRP Caucus will held in combination with CA GOP Convention. Please note that CFRW Advocacy Workshop will be held on May 4th. June 23 - Beyond Nuts & Bolts

Bakersfield Republican Women, Federated

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