Silicon Valley Republican Women Fed.

		THE REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB OF SILICON VALLEY

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2013 CELEBRATING 52 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AND THE NATION

LUNCHEON MEETING MAY 2, 2013 Speaker: PAT KOLSTAD, Santa Clara City Councilman. His topic will be: “The 49’ers Stadium: What it means for the Future of Santa Clara.” Pat graduated from San Jose State University and joined the Santa Clara Police Department in 1969. He has worked for the Santa Clara Police Department for 31 years - serving the citizens of Santa Clara. He currently serves the community as a member of the Santa Clara City Council. Pat is a natural leader who is frequently selected by his peers to leadership roles. Pat was President of the Santa Clara Police Officers Association and President of the California Burglary and Theft Investigators Association. Pat was on the Board of Directors for the California Crime Prevention Officers Association. He received their "Crime Prevention Officer of the Year Award" in 1989, was State President in 1990, and was awarded the Board of Directors "Life Achievement Award." Pat was born and has lived his entire life in Santa Clara Valley. He is a Santa Clara resident and homeowner. He is married to his wife, Terri Silva Kolstad, and has two grown children, and one granddaughter. Menu Choices: Chicken Caesar Salad - Fresh romaine tossed with chef's own Caesar dressing, fresh parmesan, homemade croutons, and grilled chicken breast; OR Broiled Salmon - Fresh king salmon broiled to perfection & topped with fresh dill sauce OR Roasted Loin of Pork - with garlic rosemary and sherry wine sauce Cost: $22 Time: 11:30 A.M. (Social), Noon (Dinner) RSVP to Alice Wilson at (408) 733-6352 or e-mail us at Reservations@svrwf.org (Please include your Name, Menu Choice and Telephone Number.) MEETING LOCATION Blue Pheasant Restaurant 2210 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino, California, 95124 (408) 255-3300 SVRWF is proudly affiliated with the National Federation of Republican Women and the California Federation of Republican Women ABOUT THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN The NFRW was founded in 1938 and is one of the largest and most influential women's political organizations today; the Federation is a grassroots organization with 100,000 members and 1,825 local clubs nationwide. We strengthen the Republican Party by recruiting, training and electing candidates; advocating the Party’s philosophy and initiatives; and, empowering women of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds in the political process. ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN The CFRW is the largest all-volunteer Republican women’s organization in California. We have an office in Sacramento and employ a full-time registered lobbyist who promotes our positions on legislation at the state level. ABOUT OUR LOCAL CLUB Our goals are to increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government, to promote political education and activity, to work with the Republican Party to promote its principles and ideals, and to work for the election of Republicans at the local, state, and national levels. Bring a friend and join us.	ABOUT THE CLUB Founded in 1961 when transistor radios were the latest in high tech, the SVRWF makes its home in the heart of California's Silicon Valley. Our General Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month, September though June at the Blue Pheasant Restaurant overlooking the Blackberry Farm Golf Course in Cupertino, CA. General meetings feature speakers from many sources in politics and education who are experts in the areas of interest and concern for Republican Women. Luncheons - Social 11:30 a.m., Lunch 12 noon. Cost: $22 Special Dinner Meetings - Times and Dates Announced When Scheduled Please see our "Calendar of Events" for information about upcoming meetings! CONTACT THE CLUB: C/O Ellen Longworth President SVRWF 110 Wood Rd., Apt. F Los Gatos CA, 95030 (408) 354-0419 President@svrwf.org Membership JOIN NOW Why join our club? Our club has many opportunities for you to become involved. Through our diversity of age, culture, opinion, and experience, we believe that women are the strength of the 21st century American politics. We offer women a chance to network with each other and “talk republican” providing a regular, ongoing opportunity to connect with each other. Projects include supporting our troops, educating our youngsters, and being active in the local community. Join us at our next meeting. BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP ◊ Network with like-minded women ◊ Learn about current political issues ◊ Voter education/election participation ◊ Meet political leaders and candidates ◊ Learn about current legislation ◊ Assist with running for public office ◊ Attend conferences and workshops ◊ Interact with the political community ◊ Participate in community projects

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Welcome to the official website of the

Silicon Valley Republican Women Federated!