Energy Corporation, where he is B - Bar-W Corporation, where he is B ar-W is already nine years old! I am more impressed than ever with the talents and diversity of this dedicated

B ar-W is already nine years old! I am

more impressed than ever with the talents

and diversity of this dedicated group of women

(and men). They are artists, writers, singers; they

are doctors, lawyers, CEOs; they are store owners,

store clerks, product demonstrators; they are

photographers, tour guides, teachers; they are

realtors, insurance reps, financial advisers; they

are homeschool moms, students, retirees - but

please don’t think they are retired; they are

ranchers, farmers, builders; they are restaurateurs,

bakers, caterers; they are absolutely amazing!

Think this list covers all the professions of the

members of Bar-W? Think again - I am sure I

missed a few.

This wonderful group of Republicans take

time out of their busy schedules to attend

meetings, man booths at various events, attend

conventions, ride in parades, volunteer to

distribute dictionaries - and the list goes on and

on. Is it any wonder this club is succeeding; with

members like this? With members like YOU!

This year we will all be working together to

elect a Republican President and to keep the

public offices we now hold. At the same time, we

will all be getting to know each other better, we

will be making new friends and we will all be

having FUN! So - -

Join the fun of interacting with the community

by volunteering to be a part of the Bar-W Booth

Brigade! We have several events coming up.

Volunteers are needed to man the booth, so please

call Boutique Chairman, Kaci Poindexter, at 830-

885-2013 if you would like to help.

You all are the Best!

GREAT GROUP

OF GALS (AND GUYS)

President’s Corner

Hazel Roman

U.S. Congressman

Lamar Smith was the

keynote speaker at the

January meeting. Since he

will miss the February

Chocolate Extravaganza,

Treasurer Patti Burleigh

made chocolate GOP

elephant cookies for him to

take to Washington DC.

- - - - - See pgs 6 & 7

for article and pictures of the January meeting.

February 2012 www .Bar-W.org a TFRW Award-Winning Newsletter! (twice!!)

P lease join us Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at 6:30

p.m. at the GVTC Auditorium, when Bar-W has

the privilege of hosting Mr. Bill Day as

our speaker. He is the Executive

Director of Media Relations at Valero

Energy Corporation, where he is

responsible for daily interactions with a

wide-range of national, regional, and

local media outlets. You may have

recently heard him on 1200 WOAI on

the Joe Pags Radio Show or on 92.5 The Patriot on Boiling

Point Radio.

Mr. Day will be sharing information regarding the

Keystone XL Pipeline, the proposed 1,700 mile oil pipeline

recently rejected by the Obama Administration, as well as

addressing much of the misinformation its opponents have

circulated in the main stream media. A time for questions

will also be provided following his address.

Mr. Day joined Valero in August 2005 after spending

more than five years as a reporter and editor at the San

Antonio Express-News. He

currently serves as the president of

the San Antonio Business and

Economic Society.

The Meet and Greet portion of

the evening begins at 6:30 p.m.,

followed by the business meeting and program at 7:00

p.m. Before and after, we will be having our annual

Chocolate Extravaganza. We hope to see you there!

REAL TRUTH ABOUT THE KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE

AND TEXAS By: Andrea Dziuba, 1st VP-Programs

President .................................... Hazel Roman, 830-438-4837

1st VP-Programs ....................... Andrea Dziuba, 210-880-5844

2nd VP-Membership................... Angela Goral, 830-885-6013

3rd VP-Campaign Activities ...... Helen Jonsson, 830-885-4388

PAC Treasurer ........................... Patti Burleigh, 830-885-6905

Recording Secretary .................. Judy Wilkin, 830-885-7268

Parliamentarian ......................... Gay Barton, 830-980-2972

Achievement Awards ................ Renita Rabozzi, 830-980-5366

Boutique .................................... Kaci Poindexter, 210-573-8274 Caring For America ................... Nancy Lewis, 210-204-0844

Chaplain .................................... Valarie Gatti, 830-438-3828

Directory ................................... Hazel Roman, 830-438-4837

Fundraising................................ Patti Burleigh, 830-885-6905 Historian .................................... Open Seat

Hospitality ................................ Audrey Cheatum, 210-744-8429

Legislative ................................ Gloria Lamoureux, 830-438-5598 Literacy ..................................... Fran Carlson, 830-438-7053

Military Liaison ........................ Nancy Lewis, 210-204-0844

Newsletter/The Bugle ............... Hazel Roman, 830-438-4837

Publicity .................................... Joan Stachiw, 830-885-7712

Senior Americans ...................... Tina White, 830-228-5044

Teenage Republican Liaison ..... Sandy Hancock, 210-288-1326

Telephone ................................. Vivian Finn, 210-215-5699

Website ..................................... Caryn Maus, 830-899-2901

Women’s Fitness ...................... Jan Tilley, 830-438-8891 * * * * * * * * * * *

TFRW Deputy President - Region IX: Jennifer Lambert

TFRW District Director - Senate District 25: Norma Duncan

2012 Officers and Committee Chairmen Please Contact President Hazel Roman at 830-438-4837 if you would like to Serve as a Committee Chairman.

We need YOU! Please Contact the Committee Chairman if you would like to Serve on a Committee.

E lection year is upon us once

again and if what has transpired

thus far, it should be a rousing one

especially as the primaries and

caucuses heat up moving on toward

the state and national conventions and

general election. We already know

Romney took the Iowa caucus with

24.6 percent of the votes closely

followed by Santorum at 24.7 percent

and that Romney prevailed in the New

Hampshire primary with 39.3 percent

of the votes. As of this writing, it

appears that Romney will prevail in

the January 16th South Carolina

primary. Next up will be the Florida

primary on January 31st and the

Maine and Nevada caucuses on

February 4th and so on and so forth.

So what is the difference between

primaries and caucuses? A primary is

a preliminary election held in over 40

states, in which delegates are usually

pledged to vote for particular

candidates at party nominating

conventions. Approximately 75

percent of delegates are chosen this

way, with state laws determining

when they are held. Voting is by

secret ballot among registered

candidates with write-ins allowed, and

it is either open or closed. However

in some states, only the names of

convention delegates appear on the

ballot. In others, delegates are pledged

to vote for the primary winner in

voting at the national convention or

are unpledged and allowed to vote for

any candidate. Open primaries are

open to registered voters regardless of

party affiliation, whereas closed

primaries are designated for only

registered voters of their primary

political party.

Caucuses are meetings which are

open to all registered party voters and

where delegates to the national

convention are selected. During the

caucus, voters are divided into groups;

the first one according to the

candidate they support and the other

group is the undecided voters. Voters

from each group are allowed to speak

on behalf of their candidate with the

express purpose of trying to persuade

others to join their group. Once the

caucus is finished, voters in each

group are counted to determine the

number of delegates which can be

pledged or unpledged.

Each party has different methods

of determining the award of delegates.

The Republicans either selecting

proportional or ―winner-take-all‖

methods. The proportional method,

solely used by the Democrats, is

where each candidate is awarded

delegates on a proportional basis; i.e.

that is by how many support each

candidate in the primary or the

caucus. For the ―winner-take-all‖

method, the candidate with the most

votes from the state caucus or primary

receives all of that state’s delegates at

the national convention.

In Texas, the ―Texas Two-Step‖

allows voters go to the polls twice for

its primary elections leading up to the

party conventions. First, voters cast

their ballots at the polls and then

afterwards attend evening caucuses.

Texas Republicans use the caucus

process to elect precinct leaders and

then vote on proposed party

platform resolutions. Conservative

activists can use this caucus process

to champion their ideals. State

Democrats will do the same, but

during presidential election years,

caucus voters can take action that

can determine who becomes the

party’s presidential nominee.

Texas Republicans hold

conventions in even-numbered years

and are open to any Republican

official, delegate or alternate. After

This was seen during the 2008

Texas primaries where Hillary

Clinton won the popular vote, but

saw her lead in the delegate count

slip to the power of the Obama

campaign.

PRIMARIES, CAUCUSES … WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? By: Gloria Lamoureux, Legislative Chairman

page 2

Cont’d on page 3—Primaries

T he New Year has begun,

and probably so have your

new year’s resolutions. Yes, it is

nice to resolve to be better

organized, drink more water,

exercise more, and eat healthier,

but why not treat yourself and

put those pesky resolutions on

hold (for just an evening) and

indulge in Bar-W’s annual

Chocolate Extravaganza!

Please join us during our

February meeting at the GVTC

auditorium and spoil yourself

with a sumptuous assortment of

chocolate delights! Chocolates,

cupcakes, candies, cookies, and

more will be available for you to

sample. The cost? You decide!

Donations for this delicious event

will be accepted during the

evening. All the money we raise

from this event will support the

many projects we pursue

throughout the year.

Just think, by treating yourself

to wonderful sweets, you will also

be sending dictionaries to third

graders, U.S. Constitutions to

fifth graders, scholarships to

graduating seniors, and

supporting our men and

women overseas! This

will definitely be a ―win-

win‖ event! Thank you in

advance for your support…and

for your love of all things

chocolate!

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Birthdays

Deborah Wall ................................... 1

Mark Cheatum ................................. 2

Nancy Steddum ................................ 3

Jan Kennady ..................................... 4

Hazel Roman .................................... 4

Lisa Lynady ..................................... 7

Carl Chapman .................................. 7

Jennifer Lambert ............................ 10

Krista Dalton .................................. 10

Jan Tilley ........................................ 12

Woody Woodward ......................... 12

Patti Leasure .................................. 12

Pam Dickens .................................. 12

Chris Burleigh ................................ 18

Bobbie Lee Strader ........................ 19

James Mullen ................................. 23

Beverly Nuckols ............................ 27

Wedding Anniversaries

David & Betty Kight .................. 6-59

Monica & Al Marin ................... 6-79

Mal & Mary McClinchie ......... 14-09

Judy & Michael Krup .............. 14-91

Emma & James Brann ............. 16-57

Jeff & Karla Wentworth .......... 21-81

Dean & Helen Jonsson ............. 28-90

CHOCOLATE EXTRAVAGANZA! By: Patti Burleigh, Fundraising Chairman

Our Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to:

Nancy Steddum (loss of brother)

Sami DeVillier (loss of husband)

Get Well Soon!

Carl Chapman Frank Goral

If you know of a Bar-W member

who would benefit from receiving

a special event, get-well

or sympathy card, please contact:

Judy Wilken [email protected]

the polls close, the evening

precinct convention, or caucus, is

held. The only requirement that

attendees must have voted in the

primary election. The precinct

delegates are then selected to

attend the county convention. If

the Senate district spans more than

one county, a state senatorial

district convention is held. At the

county or district convention,

delegates vote on all aspects of the

party platform, ratify party rules

and elect delegates, based on voter

turnout percentages in a previous

election. Those who go to the

state convention will elect more

delegates to go to the national

convention.

State Democrats also start at

the precinct level where delegates

are selected to move on to other

higher level conventions, again

based on previous election voter

turnout percentages. Secret ballot

votes are prohibited and additional

delegates can be added for

purposes of gender balancing. In

presidential years, delegates at the

precinct level support a particular

presidential candidate and ask to

move forward from county to state

to national party convention. The

majority of delegates pledged to a

candidate is determined by the

popular vote; however candidates

can win additional delegates

through the caucus process. This

was seen during the 2008 Texas

primaries where Hillary Clinton

won the popular vote, but saw her

lead in the delegate count slip to

the power of the Obama

campaign.

Whatever the outcome, the

weeks and months leading up to

November will be most

interesting. It will be increasingly

important for Texas voters to

know their candidates and what

they stand for so when they go to

the polls in the general election,

the best candidate will prevail.

Most importantly, if voters want to

effect change, they must be active

in their precinct caucuses, county

convention, and beyond if selected

as a delegate to the state or

national conventions. Above all

they must get out and vote … in

the primary and general elections!

Cont’d from page 2—Primaries

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S pring is a delightful time of year – a

time for all things fresh and new. What

a better time to be inspired to enjoy a healthier

way of eating! I love the light, bright flavors of

spring that can be found in fresh produce. Asparagus

and baby spinach are plentiful. Berries are at their best.

What a great time to get creative with ways to use these

delicious fruits and vegetables as accompaniments to

develop a lighter fare for your family. Combine several

spring favorites when preparing our recipe for

Blueberry Citrus Spinach Salad with Beef Strips.

Take advantage of spring’s finest fruits. Purchasing fruits in season ensures that the quality of

the fruit is at its peak, and they can typically be

purchased at a better value for your food dollar. Try

fresh seasonal produce in salads, sauces, smoothies,

desserts, pies, muffins and jams. Delicious springtime

fruit choices include berries, cherries, pineapple, figs,

apricots, nectarines and raspberries. Many of these

fruits will keep at room temperature for several days,

but storing them in the refrigerator can extend their

natural flavors and colors for at least a week.

Get creative with salads. Salads have evolved

from the original iceberg lettuce to a host of

salad green possibilities now available in local

supermarkets. Use a variety of greens along

with citrus fruits, berries, nuts and cheeses to

add a whole new variety of flavors and colors

to salads. By adding protein sources you can

make the salad a whole meal. Try using feta,

goat and blue cheese in small amounts to give

a punch of flavor. Nuts can be either candied or toasted

to add crunch, protein and healthy fats to your spring

salads. Legumes include beans, peas, lentils, chickpeas,

peanuts and navy beans and are an inexpensive way to

add vegetarian protein to salads.

Blueberry Citrus Spinach Salad with Beef Strips

Serves 4 Calories 245

1 package baby spinach

1 package Romaine Salad Greens

1 cup blueberries, stemmed & washed

1 can (11oz) mandarin oranges, drained

1 bag (12oz) pre-cooked beef fajita meat, thawed

1/2 cup pecans, sprinkled with garlic salt & toasted

1/2 cup feta cheese

1/2 cup HEB Texas Twister Spicy Orange

Habanero Vinaigrette

Toss all ingredients together in large salad bowl and

serve.

SPRING INTO HEALTH By: Jan Tilley, Women’s Fitness

C heck out YOUR information in the Bar-W 2011

Membership Directory. It’s in there, but is it right?

Please look at your listing and make sure everything is

correct. If it isn’t, please e-mail the correct information to

[email protected] so that we can update our records.

IT’S IN THERE - BUT IS IT RIGHT!? By: Hazel Roman, Directory Chairman

VOLUNTEER HOURS By: Helen Jonsson, VP-Campaign Activities

A ny volunteer time is

precious, and we want

to acknowledge you for donating

that time. Please send your

volunteer hours to Helen Jonsson

at [email protected] as

you complete them. If you are

not sure the hours qualify, send

them anyway. We will verify

hours before passing them on to the Texas

Federation of Republican Women.

A reminder of why we want you to track your

hours: The purpose is to provide information to

TFRW and NFRW to measure our impact on

campaigns. It also demonstrates our involvement in

the community. When you sign in at the meetings,

you can turn in your time then.

2011

Membership Directory

Great Things Grow From Small Beginnings

Now accepting advertisements for the

2012 Membership Directory.

Prices are: $25 for a business card size $50 for a 1/2 page (4w x 3.5h) $100 for a full page (4w x 7h)

If you were in last year's

Directory and want to run the same ad, just let us know.

[email protected]

SAFETY NET PROGRAMS: www.federalsafetynet.com/safety-net-programs.html This webpage covers poverty in America and the Safety Net programs of the Federal Government that fight it.

The programs could also be referred to as antipoverty or welfare programs.

$165 Billion = the cost to move all Americans out of poverty (poverty boost).

$358 Billion = what we spent on the Safety Net. Why did we spend so much? What did we get for that?

T he 2012 election is over a

year away and look how

vicious the rhetoric has already

become. Many have said we are

living in ―historic times.‖ Yes, I’m

sure that’s the case. I’ve often

wondered, ―Lord, why am I living

in these unsettled times?‖ One day

I heard someone I respect say we

have been chosen for these times.

And it made me stop and re-

evaluate my attitude. We have all

been chosen for these times; and

that means we all have a role to

play.

Some of us hunger to know the

latest on the political scene. Some

of us catch up once a week. Some

of us just hear tidbits as we are out

in the community. No matter how

you view your role as an American,

rest assured you are important in

shaping the future of this great

nation. Many of us have taught our

children that actions result in

consequences. No matter how you

look at it, this is a fact. The

consequences may be positive or

negative, but they are guaranteed.

The cover of the Bar-W

Directory says: ―Great Things

Grow from Small Beginnings" -

how true!

What is your role? Dare to step

up and step out.

CLIPPING COUPONS IN SUPPORT OF OUR MILITARY! By: Nancy Lewis, Caring for America Chairman/Military Liaison

J anuary 23rd was a first for

me. It was my first event as

chairman of the Caring for America

Committee and my first coupon

clipping party, graciously hosted by

Joan Stachiw. Coupon clipping,

you say. What’s that? Well, I’m

glad you asked, because I want to

tell you all about it.

Picture an old-fashioned quilting

bee, something in which our

grandmothers or more likely, great

grandmothers, would have taken

part. After sharing the best of their

cooking with each other, they would

settle down to a pleasant afternoon

or evening of ―piecing fabric‖ and

quilting. Gathered around the

quilting frame, they would share

stories and laughter, all the while

creating something of great and

lasting value.

Well, once a month a dedicated

handful of Bar-W ladies gather to

break bread and then sit around the

table to ―piece‖ (sort) and clip

coupons. Much like their

g r a n d m o t h e r s a n d g r e a t

grandmothers before them, these

ladies are investing their time and

effort in creating a thing of

beauty and value. In this

case, their efforts result in an

abundance of coupons which are

forwarded to Marine families

stationed in Okinawa, Japan to help

them stretch their PX dollars.

Judging by the letters of thanks we

have received from those families,

these Bar-W ladies have been

extremely successful. In fact, their

coupon clipping parties netted over

$200,000 of potential savings for

those Marine families last year.

That’s a first for Bar-W.

Next month on the evening of

February 21, we will be gathering at

my home in Spring Branch, to share

a meal and then sort and clip

coupons to send on to the Marine

families. We would love it if you

are able to join us. If not, we

would be very pleased to receive

your donation of current

national (not store) brand

coupons. Please bring your

coupon donations to the next Bar-

W meeting on February 8, or you

can stop by my home (call for the

address) and leave them in the blue

box on my front porch. If you will

be able to come and clip on

February 21, please RSVP to me at

[email protected] or call me

at 210-204-0844.

One way or another, please join

us as we create something beautiful

and lasting for our service members

and their families.

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DARE TO STEP UP... By: Geri Becker, Immediate Past President

IN FEBRUARY, HOSPITALITY MEANS CHOCOLATE! By: Audrey Cheatum, Hospitality Chairman

A big Thank You to everyone who signed up for the our

―Chocolate Extravaganza‖. If you didn’t get a chance to sign

up, there is still time! You can email me at [email protected] or call me 210-

744-8429. Members who have signed up will receive a reminder email.

The Chocolate Extravaganza will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. We

want to have a ―Sea‖ of chocolate items for our members and guests!

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UPDATE BY CONGRESSMAN SMITH ON

SITUATION IN WASHINGTON D.C. By: Joan Stachiw, Publicity

O n January 11, Bar-W not only had

installation of officers for 2012, but

also their ninth birthday party. The beautiful

cake, provided by Patti Burleigh, was delicious

and enjoyed by all. In addition, it was the night

Congressman Lamar Smith, our Congressman

from the 21st Congressional District, provided

an update on what is happening in Washington.

Congressman Smith stated that intellectual

properties are the driving part of the economy.

These properties usually belong to small

businesses which create the jobs needed in our

country. However, the Obama administration

has proposed somewhat in the neighborhood of

200 bills that would control business. According

to Smith, this shows what Obama is all about.

―This country can’t afford another 4 years of

Obama,‖ according to Smith. Whoever the

Republican candidate is, said Smith, he is better

than Obama. But we Republicans must

understand that if we lose up to 25 Republican

Congressmen in the next election, we will lose

the House of Representatives. That means

Obama wins and Pelosi will again be the

Speaker of the House.

In the question and answer period, the

question was asked what the Congress can and

will do about the unconstitutional recess

appointments Obama had made. Smith

answered that unless an individual or business

brings a law suit against them, there is nothing

the Congress can do. Asked about ―Fast and

Furious‖ and the death of the Border Patrol

agent, Smith informed the group that Congress

cannot get any answers from either Eric Holder

or the Homeland Security people. Smith stated

that each time Congress asks Holder for answers

to questions, he refuses to answer or gives some

answer that is inappropriate.

Again Smith called on all present to join the

movement to elect a Republican House, Senate

and President in 2012. ―Go Forth and Get Rid

of Obama‖ is the battle cry.

At the end, Andrea Dziuba, Vice President

of Programs, presented a book for signing by

Congressman Smith which will be placed in the

Bulverde/Spring Branch Library in the Mamie

Eisenhower Collection.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - Photography by Dale Wilken

Below: The 2012 Bar-W Officers were honored to have Congressman Smith perform

the installation ceremony. L to R: President Hazel Roman; 1st VP-Programs

Andrea Dziuba; 2nd VP-Membership Angela Goral; 3rd VP-Campaign Activities

Helen Jonsson; PAC Treasurer Patti Burleigh; and Secretary Judy Wilken.

Above: 1st VP Andrea Dziuba presents Congressman Smith with a book that will be

donated in his honor to the Bulverde/Spring Branch Library.

Below: Answering questions during the Q & A period.

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If you weren’t at the meeting then you

missed your chance to visit one-on-one with

the candidates. The room was full of

member and guest

officials/candidates.

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H Men and Teenage Members: Invite your husband or teenager (13 to 17years old) to join. Neighbors, friends and co-workers are welcome.

Bar-W is Involved in the Community! H Law Enforcement Week H St. Jude’s Ranch for Children

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H Bulverde Jubilee and Spring Festival H College Scholarships

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Political advertising paid for by the Joshua Dean Campaign, Treasurer Don King, PO Box 883, Spring Branch, TX 78070

The following political ads are paid for by the candidates or their committees and DOES NOT constitute

an endorsement for or against by the Bulverde Area Republican Women (Bar-W).

R. “MARK” CHEATUM

Master Peace Officer / Instructor (Highest Accreditation)

20+ Years of Law Enforcement including Police Administration

Over 2500 hours of Law Enforcement Training

Happily Married for 29 years to Audrey with two sons.

“I believe that with my years of experience, previous work with budgets, Commissioners Courts, AACOG, and the Public. Precinct 2

Constable Office can be raised to a higher standard”.

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All General Meetings:

GVTC Auditorium

2nd Wednesday at 6:30 PM *Different Date, Time or Location

Feb 1* ........... Candidates’ Forum

GVTC Auditorium

Smithson Valley (Bulverde), Texas

Feb 2 ................................... Board Meeting

Feb 3 ......................... TFRW Board Meeting

Austin, Texas

Feb 4 ..... Leadership Survival Skills Boot Camp

Austin, Texas

Feb 8 ................................ General Meeting

Speaker: Bill Day, Valero Corporation

Topic: Keystone XL Pipeline

Don’t miss the Chocolate Extravaganza

20725 Hwy 46 W, #220

Spring Branch, TX 78070

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Opinions expressed in articles are not necessarily the opinions of Bar-W.

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Meet Mr. Bill Day, Valero Corp.

February 8th

Meet & Greet @ 6:30 P.M.

Meeting Begins @ 7:00 P.M.

GVTC Auditorium, FM 3159 just North of Hwy 46

see page 1 for details

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Meet Your 2012 Officers

Next month, meet President Hazel Roman and Treasurer Patti Burleigh.

Andrea Dziuba is

Bar-W’s 1st VP-Programs. In 2011,

Andrea served as chairperson of the

Boutique. Andrea and her husband

Doug relocated to Texas last year

after successfully escaping in the

middle of the night from the socialist republic of

Montgomery County, Maryland. No longer surrounded

by deep blue on all sides, Andrea and Doug are now

free to express their political views within earshot of

neighbors and co-workers without fear of sudden and

violent vitriol hurled in their collective direction.

Prior to moving to Texas, Andrea worked as a

project manager on large IT infrastructure and MIS

projects for several Federal agencies, Amtrak, and the

Universal Service Administrative Company (a ―private‖

company created by Congress that manages the ―fee‖

currently applied to all of your phone lines). Mother to

Jessica (14) and Rachel (9), Andrea fills her time

coaching soccer, running the kids around, and creating

a variety of personalized gifts, t-shirts, and memorabilia

for her home-based business, RedEye Digital Designs.

Angela Goral is Bar-W’s

2nd VP-Membership. In 2011, Angela

served as the chairperson of two Bar-W

committees — Hospitality and Caring

For America and as a delegate to the

recent TFRW convention in Fort Worth.

Angela and her husband, Frank returned to Texas in

2007 after nine years in Germantown, MD. Frank and

Angela were high school sweethearts. Married shortly

after Frank was commissioned in the Marines, they moved

over 22 times over the next three decades. Angela

managed to work for many different agencies, during her

22 years of Federal Service, including the Marines, Navy,

Air Force, IRS, INS, and DHS, in Okinawa, Virginia, DC,

NC, RI, and Texas.

Mom to three grown children and ―Nana‖ to five

grandchildren, aged 3 to 14 she is happiest when

surrounded by her extended family and friends. Her

hobbies include volunteering, decorating, crafts, and

reading. Her favorite vacations are all about water—scuba

diving, cruising with friends, and family vacations on

sandy beaches.