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President's NEWS

A Call to Action

Dear WRC Naples Federated Sisters, Members and Friends,

Fifty years have passed since the final American military forces left Vietnam and our remaining prisoners of war were returned. Even after the passage of five decades, we still owe these veterans a large debt of gratitude during the conflict, political controversy and disagreement were sadly misdirected toward those who had admirably served our nation. When these brave warriors returned from Vietnam, they received neither a hero's welcome nor appreciation for their service that they deserved, but instead got apathy, anger and hate. Disappointingly, many were left to struggle alone with self-doubt, shame and the memories of those left behind.

Today there are approximately six million veterans from the Vietnam era - - more than 30% of America's veterans' population. March 29 - - National Vietnam War Veterans Day - - is dedicated to these heroes. You can honor these heroes by watching the National Veterans Memorial and Museum's Welcome Home Ceremony at 10 AM EDT by clicking on the link below. The keynote speaker will be Captain J. Charles "Charlie" Plumb (USN, ReT.), a Naval Aviator who was shot down and held prisoner in Vietnam for six years. He's legendary for his story "Who Packs your Parachute?" The 50th National Vietnam War Veterans Day IS a national opportunity to share our appreciation for the sacrifices made by a generation of Veterans. Thank you, Vietnam veterans, for your courage in war and service to our nation, both in and out of uniform

National Veterans Memorial and Museum's Welcome Home Ceremony Link

Kathi Lewis
President
Women's Republican Club Of Naples Federated

Kathi Lewis, President
WomensRepublicanClubNaples@gmail.com
774-722-1707
CAMPAIGN AND ELECTION INTEGRITY COMMITTEE NEWS

UPCOMING NOVEMBER 8th ELECTION

Campaign & Election Integrity Committee 2023-2024
ELECTIONS INFORMATION:

NEW VOTE-BY-MAIL RULES As of the 2022 general election (and implementation of Senate Bil 90), registered voters who wish to vote-by-mail must complete a new request for a vote-by-mail ballot with each midterm and Presidential election cycle. How do I request a vote-by-mail ballot? Contact the Supervisor of Elections office to request a Vote-By Mail ballot by selecting one of the following:
  • Online Vote-By-Mail Ballot Request Form is available at www.Colliervotes.gov
  • By phone: 239-252-VOTE (239-252-8683)
  • By email: MailBallot@CollierVotes.gov
  • By fax: (239) 252-2630
  • By mail or in person: 3750 Enterprise Ave, Naples FL 34104
WRITTEN REQUESTS MUST BE SIGNED BY THE VOTER! To request a vote-by-mail ballot, the voter must provide the following information:
  • Name
  • Legal residence address
  • Date of Birth
  • Florida Driver's License Number, Florida ID or the last 4 digits of Social Security Number
  • Address to which vote-by-mail ballot will be mailed
  • Election(s) for which you are requesting a ballot

REQUESTS FOR VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOTS TO BE SENT BY MAIL MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE IN THE COUNTY WHERE YOU VOTE NO LATER THAN 5 PM ON THE 10TH DAY BEFORE THE ELECTION.

You may pick up a vote-by-mail ballot at the Supervisor of Elections Office with one day's notice.  In an emergency or extenuating circumstance, you may send someone to pick up your ballot with your written permission and qualifying identification (with the exception of those living in assisted living residences).  If you are a disabled registered voter and wish to use the accessible vote-by-mail program, please contact the Supervisor of Elections Office.  If you are out of town for the election (ballots are never forwarded), you may pick up a ballot or request one in writing (mail, fax or email) with your signature.

To track the progress of your ballot or request, go to www.colliervotes.gov or call the Supervisor or Elections Office.

UPCOMING ELECTIONS:

November 28, 2023
City of Everglades City Election

Only voters who reside within the city limits of the municipality (City of Evergaldes City, City of Marco Island and City of Naples) are eligible to vote in the respective municipal election.  The City of Everglades City Municipal Charter states that their municipal election be held on the 4th Tuesday in November of each odd-numbered year.

March 19, 2024
Presidential Preference Primary

During the Presidential preference primary, voters who vote on Presidential candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties only unless there are also local and state issues and municipal elections consolidated to their ballot.

In the State of Florida, the Presidential preference primary allows voters to indirectly select who they want to represent their party during the general election in November. The outcome of this race will determine how many delegates each party's national convention will receive from the State of Florida. These delegates will the select their party's presidential nominee at each respective party's national convention.  Voters residing within the City of Naples city limits will also see their mayoral and city council contest on their ballot.

For more information regarding the Republican Party, visit: gop.com

August 20, 2024
Primary Election

During the Primary Election, electors will vote for State and FederaL representatives (outside of the Presidency) within their party affiliations. If opposed within their own partiers. United States Senators, Representatives in Congress, State Representatives and State Senators will be on the ballot. Also, if opposed within their party - the five Constitutional Officers will appear on the ballot: the Clerk of Courts, Property Appraiser, Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections and Tax Collector. Voters may also see county commissioners District 1, 3 and 5 and Precinct Committee men and women, depending on their jurisdiction. Voters may also see nonpartisan contests including Judges, School Board members, District 2 and 4 and local referenda items.  Because Florida is a closed primary state, voters may only vote within their party.  The winning candidates of the Primary Election who see opposition from another party will then go on to the General Election in November.

November 5. 2024
General Election

The general election ballot will list the candidates for the Presidency and the winning candidates of the August Primary Election.  During this election voters will have the opportunity to vote for a candidate regarless of their party affiliation. Voters will also vote on statewide amendments and - based on their jurisdiction - local district seats such as Moquito Control and Fire Districts. Voters residing within the City of Marco Island city limits will also see their City Council contest on their ballot.

 

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CONTACT:
Elaine Leppert, Chair
(518) 421-1514 or leppertelaine@gmail.com

Joni Brickley, Vice Chair
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LITERACY & EDUCATION NEWS

Patriot Reader's Launch is a Success!

SIGN UP to be a reader with Collier County Schools:
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT

WRC's Literacy and Education Committee experienced a major success with their Patriot Reader's Launch at First Baptist Academy last week. We were asked to partner with The Literacy Coordinator of Collier County Public School to read to their kindergarten and first grade classes!

CCPS has designated five schools for us to read to from October 2022 through April 2023. Each school has anywhere from 4 to 6 kindergarten and first grade classes which could easily calculate to 50 to 60 classes for the Patriot Readers to read to during this school year. The Patriot Readers will continue to read from the authorized books we have purchased and will continue to request donations towards purchasing more of these books.

This announcement means we must all be ready and signed up through the CCPS VOLUNTEER PAGE by next Monday, if you will be reading during the months of October through December 11.

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS FROM THE CCPS VOLUNTEER PAGE:

Current Volunteers: All volunteer applications expire every June 30th. If you wish to volunteer during the 22/23 school year, please submit a new volunteer application by clicking the link VOLUNTEER SIGN UP.

Effective July 1, 2022 the District implemented some significant changes to the volunteer program to simplify and enhance the application and screening process. These changes include:

  • Expedited application approval process at the school
  • Online volunteer portal to take badge pictures [coming soon!]
  • Expedited badge printing process at the school
  • New designation of "Volunteer" [replaces former Level 1/Level 2] designations
  • New volunteer badge template for enhanced security
  • Fingerprints are now only required for volunteers participating in overnight or out-of-county trips

If you are a current or former volunteer, these changes will require you to complete a NEW volunteer application form. You will be issued a new volunteer badge once approved. Former Level 2 volunteers will NOT be re-fingerprinted unless participating in an overnight or out-of-county trip.

The five designated CCPS schools are:

Palmetto Elementary
Shadowlawn Elementary
Lavern Gaynor Elementary
Poinciana Elementary
Parkside Elementary

Time is of the essence to become certified by CCPS if you want to volunteer from October through December of this year.

Please contact Lytra Wilson with any questions.

lytrawilson@yahoo.com

The Books We Are Reading:
Our Pledge Our Promise
OUR PLEDGE OUR PROMISE:
The Pledge of
Allegiance Explained
By Sheri Wall
$11.95
American Symbols
AMERICAN SYMBOLS:
What You Need To Know
By Melissa Ferguson
$6.95
ARMED SERVICES & AMERICANISM COMMITTEE NEWS

MILITARY CLOSET

The WRC Naples Armed Services Committee is assisting our local chapter of BLUE STAR MOTHERS with sending care packages to our deployed military heroes overseas. At our monthly luncheon meetings, there will be a box for donations of needed items for the care packages. Monetary donations are also welcome in order to pay for the postage to mail the packages. 
 
Please visit the Armed Services table at our next luncheon with your contribution or contact Laura Rothballer munksmom96@yahoo.com.
Armed Services Committee List July 2022 Newsletter

WOUNDED WARRIORS OF COLLIER COUNTY:
HELP NEEDED

The WRC Naples Armed Services Committee would like to provide a home cooked meal for the residents of the recently opened Alpha House, which is transitional housing for Veterans recommended by the David Lawerence Center, St Matthews House and the Hunger and Homeless Coalition. These Veteran residents take care of the home, and assist their community by initiating food drives, seasonal gift baskets and helping elderly neighbors. 

To learn more about WWCC visit WWCollier.org

If interested in making a meal once a month for the residents of Alpha House, please contact Laura at munksmom96@yahoo.com

FAITH ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE NEWS

FAITH ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE

A message from our Faith Engagement Committee

WRC Faith Column Hope #8

As we search for answers and accept the awesome responsibility to preserve our American values, it is necessary for us to be reminded of our strong American foundation as stated in the Preamble of our Constitution: "WE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

Our founders were at the nascent stages of a brand-new experiment. They ventured to create a "republic" and they were not even sure as to what that meant! However, They were faithful believers in the God of Love who sent his only begotten Son to open the doors of eternal life for mankind with an inheritance in His Kingdom. They were men of courage and conviction, servants of the people, shepherds of the flock. The longing in our American hearts can be satisfied with the truth found in Scripture that shows us the way and classic literature that encourages us to hope.

Joshua 1:7 "Above all be firm and steadfast, taking care to observe the entire law...do not swerve from it either to the right or to the left, that you may succeed wherever you go."

Seamus Heaney:  "History says don't hope on this side of the grave.  But once in a lifetime, the longed-for tidal wave of justice can rise up, and hope and history rhyme."

Please pray on this National Day of Prayer that our country's leaders will embrace our founding principles that were so divinely inspired, and in doing so, foster hope for us all.  God bless our great country on the National Day of Prayer and every day.

Marilyn Romeo

If you are interested in more
information and joining this committee
please contact Lisa McGowen at mcgowanlh@gmail.com

The Armor of God
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE NEWS

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

The State of America: Nowhere to Go But Up, Watch it Rise
Brought to you by the WRC Legislative Committee

"Opportunities come infrequently.  When it rains gold, put out the bucket, not the thimble." - Warren Buffett

Arizona's No Label's Party, Afghanistan, Assault on Riley Gaines

President Biden, Biden Administration, BLM and Woke Corporations

California Craziness, China Election Interference and Spy Balloon, CCSB Meetings, Sr. Cruz Anti-Court Packing Bill

Governor DeSantis, Rep. Donalds

Equity

Rep. Gaetz

Immigration

Jokes

Notable Lies

Speaker McCarthy, Elon Musk

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Florida Bills Passed and Signed by Governor DeSantis:
 
  • SB102 (R-Passidomo) AFFORDABLE HOUSING BILL
  • SB450 DEATH PENALTY BILL FL NO LONGER REQUIRES UNANIMOUS JURY FOR DEATH PENALTY.
  • 6 WEEK ABORTION BILL
  • UNIVERSAL SCHOOL CHOICE BILL
  • PERMITLESS CARRY BILL
  • HB3 (R-Rommel) ESG - REMOVING THE ABILITY OF BANKS OR LOAN COMPANIES TO DENY CREDIT TO PERSONS BECAUSE OF POLITICAL PARTY
  • HB1421-GENDER REASSIGNMENT BILL. PRECAUTIONS AND RULES FOR MINORS SEEKING GENDER SURGERY.
  • SB7052 INSURANCE PROTECTION FOR CONSUMERS.
  • HB 221-FIREARMS SALES-PROHIBITS MERCHANTS TO ASSIGN CODES WHICH REFLECT SPECIFIC GUN SALES. MUST ASSIGN GENERIC CODES TO SALES.
  • HB 7049 STOPPING TRACKABLE DIGITAL CURRENCY. THIS BILL BANS ITS USAGE IN FLORIDA.

Florida Bills Passed and Awaiting Signature by Governor DeSantis:

  • SJR 94 PARTISAN SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS

Legislation we are tracking in the Florida House:

https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/bills.aspx

  • HB1355-CHINA CANNOT PURCHASE LAND IN FLORIDA: AWAITING VOTE IN THE HOUSE.
  • HB1069-RELATING TO GENDER, SEX TEACHINGS, PRONOUNS ETC.: IN THE SENATE: EXTENDED FROM 3RD GRADE TO 12TH GRADE. .
  • HB999-DEI REMOVAL FROM POST SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS-IN TEACHING AND IN HIRING: PASSED OUT OF HOUSE COMMITTEE.

Legislation we are tracking in the Florida Senate:

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bills/2023

  • SB 256 -(R-Inoglia) REMOVES ABILITY FOR UNION TO COLLECT DUES FROM PAYCHECK OF MEMBERS: PASSED SENATE, PASSED HOUSE COMMITTEE.
  • SB7050-ELECTION INTEGRITY

 


 

Lord's Prayer
 
By a 15-year-old school kid who got an A+ for this entry.
The Lord's Prayer is not allowed in most U.S. Public schools any more.
Submitted by Donna Wagner.
 
Now I sit me down in school
Where praying is against the rule
For this great nation under God
Finds mention of Him very odd
If scripture now the class recites,
It violates the Bill of Rights.
And anytime my head I bow
Becomes a Federal matter now
Our hair can be purple, orange or green,
That's no offense; it's a freedom scene.
The law is specific, the law is precise.
Prayers spoken aloud are a serious vice
For praying in a public hall
Might offend someone with no faith at all.
In silence alone we must meditate,
God's name is prohibited by the State.
We're allowed to cuss and dress like freaks,
And pierce our noses, tongues and cheeks.
They've outlawed guns, but FIRST the Bible.
To quote the Good Book makes me liable.
We can elect a pregnant Senior Queen,
And the 'unwed daddy,' our Senior King.
It's 'inappropriate' to teach right from wrong.
We're taught that such 'judgments' do not belong.
We can get our condoms and birth controls,
Study witchcraft, vampires and totem poles.
But the Ten Commandments are not allowed,
No word of God must reach this crowd.
It's scary here I must confess,
When chaos reigns the school's a mess.
So, Lord, this silent plea I make:
Should I be shot; My soul please take!
Amen

An Obituary printed in the London Times ... Absolutely Dead Brilliant!
 
Submitted by Elida Olsen
 
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years.
 
No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:
 
-Knowing when to come in out of the rain;
-Why the early bird gets the worm;
-Life isn't always fair;
-And maybe it was my fault.
 
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).
 
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.
 
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.
 
It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.
 
Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses;
and criminals received better treatment than their victims.
 
Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a
burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.
 
Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot.
 
She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.
 
Common Sense was preceded in death,
-by his parents, Truth and Trust,
-by his wife, Discretion,
-by his daughter, Responsibility,
-and by his son, Reason.
 
He is survived by his 6 stepchildren;
-I Know My Rights
-I Want It Now
-Someone Else Is To Blame
-I'm A Victim
-Pay me for Doing Nothing
-It’s my body, my choice.
 
Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.
If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.

The Legislative Committee is training liaisons to assign to certain legislators and to track legislation. If you are interested please contact Tana Page or Vicki Lubben. WRCLegis@gmail.com

TO JOIN THE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
EMAIL WRCLEGIS@GMAIL.COM
TANA PAGE, CHAIR
VICKI LUBBEN, VICE-CHAIR
ELAINE LEPPERT, SECRETARY

CARING FOR AMERICA COMMITTEE NEWS

CARING FOR AMERICA COMMITTEE

WE NEED YOUR HELP

The Caring for America Committee needs your help to bring Hurricane Relief to the communities of Harmony Shores Mobile Park and Palm Lake Mobile Park. These communities lost everything and they need our help. They are currently without electricity.

I would encourage gift cards but if you have items then I would be happy to pick them up. The gift cards give us the ability to buy WHAT IS NEEDED.

If you are unable to give gift cards the basic items needed are: toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, cleaning tools, blankets, hygiene products, baby diapers, baby wipes, etc. 

We will give you a full report and account for every penny spent. Thank you so much!

Please contact:

YVETTE BENARROCH

2nd Vice President

Florida Federation of Republican Women

yvetteffrw@gmail.com

239-253-8507

Collier County Florida Centennial
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