NEXT MEETING: February 10, 2016 Speaker: David Gowan, Speaker, AZ House

Briarwood Country Club

135th Avenue & Meeker Blvd - Sun City West, AZ.

Registration – 10:45a.m.; Lunch / Meeting Begins at 11:30am

Note: Thank you for adhering to Briarwood’s dress code of NO JEANS.

Reservation Deadline: noon on Friday before the luncheon. Event is for adults only -

no children.

$20.00 includes lunch menu choices listed below Please make your check payable to ARW, before arriving; if cash, exact amount preferred; NO

CREDIT CARDS. Any member cancelling beyond the deadline is expected to pay. Reservation

must be received by Friday prior to meeting. If you aren’t contacted by an ARW luncheon

representative for your lunch order, please email arwlunchrsvp@gmail.com or contact Lezlee

Alexander at 602-354-5224.

Menu Choices: Briarwood Burger (Angus Beef Burger on a Kaiser roll w/ lettuce, tomato, red onion,

cheese, bacon) with Coleslaw, House Salad to start

OR

Salad Trio (Tuna, Chicken, & Egg Salad on mixed greens w/ tomatoes and avocado),

Fruit Cup to start

Dessert: Strawberry Shortcake

Above served with assorted rolls & butter, coffee, hot or iced tea

Arrowhead Republican Women

ON TARGET

February 2016 Editor: Lezlee Alexander

From the President

As Posted in AzFRW Winter Newsletter

Editor’s Note: President Bonnie submitted this for inclusion in the AzFRW Winter meeting information. As not all members will be attending the meeting, she is posting for all here.

Oliver Wendell Holmes said, “The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.” Arrowhead Republican Women continue to stand for the conservative principles and objectives of the Republican Party and move to promote an informed electorate through political education. We are blessed to have several Arizona elected officials as members and associates. Not only do they attend our meetings when they are not in session, when we had a scheduled speaker cancel at the last moment, they kindly offered to take his place and talk about the current bills and legislation in our state. Our members were overwhelmed by the information with which they left that afternoon. Additionally, our members were eager to have an update regarding the current state of our public education controversy. We were delighted that Superintendent of Public Instruction and ARW member, Diane Douglas, attended a meeting to discuss her point of view.

In our efforts to raise awareness of combat veterans in need, the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, in full regalia, spoke of their volunteer organization of veterans helping veterans. We continue to support My Nail Friends, a group of women who polish the nails of those in retirement homes. To touch a hand is to touch a heart. We continue to collect black and white crew socks for our troops and for the homeless veterans who gather each year in February at the Arizona Stand Down. Our members say that volunteering at the Stand Down is the most heartwarming and gratifying experience they’ve ever had.

Our membership theme for 2016 is an updated theme of 2015’s “Plant Yourself in ARW,” “Refresh, Renew, and Replant Yourself in ARW,” to keep in touch with members who have not renewed but need a bit of persuasion. Our February membership tea will be hosted by new member, Gherrie Rhoutzhan. Another eager Arrowhead member! Our December luncheon/meeting was Bling Bingo. Several guests attended and were so delighted by the afternoon, they joined. Happy guests, eager new members.

Get ready for Arrowhead's fundraiser on March 19th, a fun filled, fabulous fashion show featuring Dillard's fashions. The theme is "Desert Jewels," a tribute to our wonderful and hardworking members, the 'jewels' of our Republican Party. A delectable luncheon, themed baskets, music, and a guest performer who will leave you laughing. Please join us. Tickets will be available after January 13th.

On June 11th, Arrowhead will host a Candidates’ Forum. Thus far, we have commitments from approximately thirty candidates. A large number of attendees is expected. Arrowhead is certainly moving in the RIGHT direction.

From the First Vice President

Pretend to Be Christians – Wear A Cross Before Committing Terror

In a twisted new set of guidelines, leaders with the Islamic State terrorist

group are urging its followers in the West to be Christians before

committing lone wolf terrorist attacks. Our Brothers in the West need to

know some important things about safety in order to ensure success in

their mission.

A 58 page terror manual titled “Safety and Security Guidelines for Lone Wolf Attacks”

instructs its followers to trim their beards, wear Western-style cloths, aftershave and

pretend to be Christian by wearing cross necklaces in order to not arouse suspicion.

After revealing some of the “best places” to carry out terror attacks—such as

nightclubs—the guide provides a few disturbing tips for future jihadists. Avoid wearing

Islamic tunics, using teeth cleaning twigs, and having a booklet of prayers and

devotional acts with you. It is permissible for you to wear a necklace showing a

Christian cross. As you know, Christians, or even atheist Westerners with Christian

backgrounds, wear crosses. But don’t wear a cross if you have a Muslim name on your

passport as that may look suspicious.

This new manual, which was released on ISIS linked Twitter accounts and social media

sites, is the latest in a series of twisted English-language propaganda, used to recruit

more lone wolf attacks.

This should comfort you. According to the Center for Immigration Studies, the United

States relies on the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to make first

selections about who has the potential to come to America, as well as carry out the pre-

screening process. Americans should be encouraged to question this opaque system. I

think it is time for the United States to get out of the United Nations. It costs us too much

and they do us more harm than good!

Jan Martinson

Bonnie Hochberg

From the Second Vice President

Membership Musings

Hello Friends,

Congratulations to Jennie Vaught who sponsored the most

new members through December! Outstanding job and Jennie

is a new member herself. What a way to get started in the

club!

We will be offering another prize for the member that sponsors the most new members

from January 1st through April 30th and the winner will be announced at our May

luncheon. Remember to keep brochures and business cards with you at all times. You

never know when you may meet someone that may have an interest in joining our club.

It will take all of us working together to grow our club and we do appreciate all your

efforts.

Our new members for the month of January are Rae Chornenky, Virginia Chornenky,

Trish Edwards, and Jane Svendgard with Honey Levin as an associate member!

Welcome ladies.

A special thank you to those who brought guests to the January luncheon. We had a tie

and Jeanette Schwarzbach won the prize. Congratulations, Jeanette!

A final reminder, our annual New and Prospective Member Tea will be held February

3rd. Hope you are planning to attend. Come meet and greet Loraine Pellegrino,

President of the Arizona Federation, and Rae Chornenky, past President of the National

Federation. A copy of the flyer is enclosed. Please RSVP no later than January 30th.

Looking forward to seeing you all!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Arlene Goldblatt

A Special Welcome Back and THANK YOU

To Member Natalie Cummings

For Her BEAUTIFUL Piano Playing

For All to Enjoy

On Arriving at the

January Luncheon!

From the Third

Arrowhead Republican

Women

Membership Tea Plan to join us

Wednesday, February 3, 2016 11a-1p

At the home of

ARW member Gherrie Routzahn

15506 W. Ballad Dr., Sun City West, 85375

Lunch buffet will be served

Current special guests include

AzFRW President Loraine Pellegrino

and

Past NFRW President Rae Chornenky

ALL ARW MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO

ATTEND!

Excellent opportunity to bring a friend to learn

about Arrowhead Republican Women!

PLEASE RSVP TO ARLENE GOLDBLATT,

amgold60@yahoo.com or 623-583-7738

From the Third Vice President

ARROWHEAD REPUBLICAN WOMEN PRESENT

DESERT JEWELS LUNCHEON and FASHION SHOW

SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2016

BRIARWOOD COUNTRY CLUB

DOORS OPEN AT 11:00 a.m.

LUNCH SERVED AT 12:30 p.m.

Only: $35.00 p/p

By now you have received your tickets for the March 19 fundraiser, Desert Jewels.

Thank you to the Ticket and Distribution Committee of Judi Bourd, Marilyn Sage, Jacky

Oh and Nancy Margaritis. Don’t forget to mail your check(s) and ticket(s) to Marilyn

Sage as soon as possible. Last year we had a waiting list! All tickets must be returned

whether or not you plan to attend. You won’t want to miss out on an afternoon of fun

and fashion!

The next fundraising committee meeting is Friday, February 5, 2016 at 10am at the

home of Barbara Melkin - 13631 W. Junipero Drive, Sun City West (in Corte Bella).

RSVP: 623-249-5085.

Barbara Melkin From the Region VII Director, Carol Jones

Ladies, I am enjoying attending your luncheon meetings

and getting acquainted with more of you each time. You

are an active and supportive group – so important to the

success of the Federation. Your Membership Tea is fast

approaching and I look forward to attending this annual

event. I encourage each of you to try to bring a guest. It is such a nice way for like-

minded women t to become acquainted with other members and learn more about the

Club and its activities.

Once more, I encourage you to attend the Winter State Meeting to be held the week

end of February 25th in Tempe. Arrowhead is one of the few clubs in the state that

actually pays for members to attend and participate. There are numerous workshops

that are of benefit to our members.

Carol Jones

From America’s Mighty Warrior Founder, Debbie Lee

The History Channel did a documentary on my son, Marc Lee, this month. It is called "Live to Tell" and they did an amazing job. If you missed it, you can watch it by going to the History Channel and watch the episode from Jan 10th.

I saw the successes made by our troops in Ramadi on my first trip in 2008 and then again in 2010 when I returned to Iraq. The Iraqis told me how grateful they were to have their city back. An Iraqi general told me that his people would never forget what the American people have done for them, and that they will “tell our children, our grandchildren, our great grandchildren and for generations to come what America has done. There is American blood poured out on our soil.”

Marc’s wisdom was revealed in his last letter home. In it, he predicted that it would take “longer than most think” to get security in Iraq, but that “we will get Iraq to stand on its own feet.”

To see the evil black Islamic State flag torn down over the government buildings in Ramadi last week brought justice and hope to my heart. It reminds us that good does triumph over evil. To learn that the Iraqis are taking the fight to the enemy shows our success of the training our troops are conducting.

I would never want another mother to have to experience the loss of a child in combat, but we are facing an evil and destructive enemy. They must be stopped before more Americans experience the loss of the innocent life in America of their son, daughter, husband, wife, mother or father.

Marc ended his last letter home with some thoughts on his mission and what American means.

“What I do over here is only a small part of what keeps our country great,” he wrote. “I think the truth to our greatness is each other. Purity, morals and kindness passed down to each generation through example. So to all my family and friends, do me a favor and pass on the kindness, the love, the precious gift of human life to each other so that when your children come into contact with a great conflict that we are now faced with here in Iraq, that they are people of humanity, of pure motives, of compassion.”

What a contrast to the way the enemy thinks. While we celebrate the victory of Iraq and coalition forces over the Islamic State in Ramadi, we must never forget the cost of our freedom and our troops who pay that price. Many, like my son Marc, made the ultimate sacrifice.

Debbie Lee is a Gold Star mother and the founder of the non-profit group America’s Mighty Warriors.

Debbie Lee www.americasmightywarriors.org Founder

ICE – In Case of Emergency

In an emergency situation, when those you love are not with you,

or you’re suddenly unable to speak for yourself,

emergency personnel will see your cell phone and wonder

WHAT number do I call??

You can help them by listing your Emergency contacts in your phone

with “ICE” before the name – like ICE John Smith.

If you have multiple potential contacts and a certain order, try

ICE1 John Smith, ICE2 Suzy Smith, ICE3 Harold Jones.

(meaning – ICE1 your-family/friend’s-name)

This will help emergency personnel know WHO to call for YOU!

Thank you, Jan Martinson, for this very important safety idea!

January Meeting Photos Photos Courtesy of Member Janet Heintz

Bonnie, Arlene, Honey Levin ARW Jewelry Sales – Jan M. Fundraiser Tickets!

Get those petitions signed! Check-in Team Happy Birthday, Clela!

Speakers – author Honey Levin *** Combat Vets Association – “Biker Barbie” accepting her new title!

Members!

Arrowhead Republican Women

CLUB MEETING MINUTES

Briarwood Country Club

January 13, 2016

Call to order: President Bonnie Hochberg called the meeting to order at 11:35 A.M.

Invocation & Pledge: Chaplain Gayle Salter gave the invocation and Nancy Rasmussen, newly appointed

Chair of America Cares, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

Minutes: The minutes of the December 12, 2015 meeting were approved without correction.

Introductions: President Bonnie Hochberg introduced and welcomed our guests.

Reports:

1st Vice President: Jan Martinson, Program Chair, reported the speaker for February David Gowan, Speaker

of AZ House of Representatives, and for April Jeff Dewit, AZ State Treasurer. No speaker for March as that is our

Fundraiser event in lieu of meeting. Jewelry sales for 2015 $2,059.00. The venue for the Candidates Corral has

changed to the Pioneer History Village on Saturday February 20, from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. She will sell

jewelry at the AzFRW 2016 Winter Meeting.

2nd Vice President: Arlene Goldblatt, Membership Chair, reported 95 renewed members and 13 associate

members for a total of 108 members for 2016. New members were welcomed and all members were reminded

about The New Members Tea on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at the home of ARW member Gherrie

Routzahn.

3rd Vice President: Barbara Melkin, Fund Raising Chair: Judi Bourd Member-at-Large for Barbara Melkin,

reported the fundraiser Fashion Show will be on March 19, 2016 at the Briarwood Country Club.

Caring for America: Jan Buchowski, Caring for America Chair, reported “Arizona Standdown” will take place

January 28 and 29 and asked for volunteers to attend this event.

2016 Budget: Budget Chair Jan Hermsmeyer presented the proposed budget for 2016 at the request of

President Hochberg.

Motion: A motion by Jan Hermsmeyer to adopt the 2016 Proposed Budget as presented. m/s/c

AzFRW 2016 Winter Meeting: New AzFRW Region VII Director, Carol Jones introduced herself and

reminded the Members about the State Meeting in Tempe February 26 and 27 2016.

Speaker: Honora E. Levin, author of “The Friction Within”, was introduced by President Hochberg.

Speaker: Ted Rhodes from the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association was introduced by Program Chair

Jan Martinson.

Adjourn: 1:55 P.M.

Jacky Ohligschlaeger Approved ________________Date:_____ Secretary

Approved________________Date:_____

ORDER FORM

Arrowhead Republican Women

BADGE REQUEST

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ADDRESS________________________________________________________________

CITY________________________________________ZIP CODE____________________

PHONE__________________________________________________________________

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ARW Name Tags Ever Wonder How Your ARW Friends

Manage to Look So STYLISH

Sporting Their ARW Name Badge?

Simple As Can Be!

Complete This Form and Return It To

Treasurer Marilyn Sage!

BOTH Styles Are Available for Only $10!

Friday: Bylaws Committee (closed)

Region Directors Workshop (open meeting)

Meet & Greet for ALL Attendees

Club Scrapbooks to be submitted

Vendors & Fun Fundraising

Executive Committee (closed meeting)

Awards Committee—Scrapbooks Judges (closed)

Nominating Committee (closed meeting)

Luncheon Guests - Candidates for U.S. Congress (CD1):

Paul Babeu, Ken Bennett, David Gowan, Gary Kiehne, Shawn Redd and Wendy Rogers

MatForce –Against Recreational Marijuana Legalization Initiative

Treasurer's Workshop

Panel Discussion “How to Grow your Membership”

Cookie Break sponsored by Kelli Ward, Candidate for U.S. Senate

Region Meetings

Hotel Happy Hour for Registered Guests

Depart for Dinner Show (Tickets purchased in advance) or Dinner-on your own with GOP friends!

Evening Social in Private Dining Room

Saturday: Club President’s Meeting

Hosted Coffee sponsored by Congressman David Schweikert

Vendors & Fundraising

General Session Meeting

Luncheon Guests - Candidates for U.S. Senate: Kelli Ward & Alex Meluskey

Save the Date!

AzFRW Summer Meeting June 16-18, 2016, Prescott Resort &

Conference Center

AzFRW Winter State Meeting

February 26-27, 2016 (Fri/Sat)

DID YOU KNOW?

One of the VERY SPECIAL benefits of being an ARW Member

Is that YOU may get your EARLY registration fees to

AzFRW Meetings REIMBURSED?

IT’S TRUE!

(no other club does this that we’re aware of!)

Become a Member TODAY to take advantage of this special

opportunity!

Registration form for this meeting included in this issue.

ARW Membership

There’s still time to become a member for 2016!

Full Membership is open to Republican Women registered to vote

in AZ and is only $30 for January 1 – December 31 membership.

Associate Membership is only $10/year and open to

Republican Women registered to vote in another state

(perfect for our winter guests)

Republican Women who are members of other RW clubs

Republican Men registered to vote in AZ

(great opportunity to bring the men in your life!)

With Membership in ARW you get

GREAT monthly speakers

TONS of education and information about your community,

your political party, and how YOU can make a difference

INCLUDES membership in the State and National organization

YOU HAVE UNTIL MARCH 15 TO RENEW TO BE INCLUDED

IN THE ARW DIRECTORY!

ARROWHEAD REPUBLICAN WOMEN

2016 APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OR MEMBERSHIP

NAME_____________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS____________________________________________CITY__________________________

ZIP CODE + 4 for NFRW________________________

HOME PHONE___________________________WORK OR CELL_____________________________

E- MAIL ADDRESS__________________________________(By providing my E-mail, I authorize release of my

Email address to ARW, AzFRW and NFRW)

ARW SPONSOR________________________________ARE YOU A PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN_____

AZ Legislative District #________Congressional District #_______ Supervisory District #_______

Other Political Activities________________________________________________________________________________

Committees on which you would like to serve: Please check.

___Accounting___Fundraising___Publicity

___Americanism ___Hospitality/Greeter___Scholarships

___Awards___Legislation/Political Education___Scrapbook/Photography

___Bylaws___Library/Literacy Project___Telephone

___Campaign Activities___Membership___Youth Projects

___Caring For America___Newsletter___Other

Comments:__________________________________________________________________________________

I am a registered Republican in the State of Arizona____________________

PRINT NAME AS REGISTERED_________________________________________________________

DUES: Yearly - $30.00 Full Membership

Associate Member - $10.00 (No voting rights), Men who are registered Republicans may be an associate member.

Women who hold active membership in another Arizona club or who are registered Republicans in another state may be an

associate member.

Name of AZ Club_________________________________City ___________________________________

RENEWAL_______NEW MEMBER_______ASSOCIATE______

MEETINGS ARE HELD THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED.

Please return form and check (payable to ARW), Arlene Goldblatt, 15000 N. 88th Ave., Peoria, AZ 85381, 623-

583-7738.

FOR ARW: Date dues were paid________________________ Check #__________Cash_________