PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Thank you to all who participated in the Region VIII Rally, especially Shirley Harvey, Director of Region VIII.  It was a resounding success.  Everyone had a good time and the chorus from Kings Academy was fantastic.

 The unexpected highlight of our rally was discovering that John, our regular waiter at the Ramada Silicon Valley, (along with his wife) had recently become a new citizen!  What a GREAT accomplishment!  Our congratulations to John!  For the rally, John let his support of President Bush be known by decking himself out in “W” election paraphernalia.  He asked for voter registration forms for he and his wife.   By now, both John and

Thank you to all who participated in the Region VIII Rally, especially Shirley Harvey, Director of Region VIII.  It was a resounding success.  Everyone had a good time and the chorus from Kings Academy was fantastic. 

The unexpected highlight of our rally was discovering that John, our regular waiter at the Ramada Silicon Valley, (along with his wife) had recently become a new citizen!  What a GREAT accomplishment!  Our congratulations to John!  For the rally, John let his support of President Bush be known by decking himself out in “W” election paraphernalia.  He asked for voter registration forms for he and his wife.   By now, both John and his wife are newly registered REPUBLICANS.    

 Our November meeting is our annual “Tribute for Our Veterans”.  Please bring pictures of your favorite veterans and be prepared to share stories.  Don’t forget, we take up a collection for veterans at this meeting.  Don’t forget to bring a little extra cash or your checkbook.

 Our Treasurer, Carol Greenleaf and her husband, John, recently traveled to the University of Illinois where they endowed a chair in the Psychology Department.  That’s where they both attended college.  What a great legacy to leave… the gift of a fine university education!

 November 2 is Election Day.  The stakes have never been higher.  Let’s do all we can to make sure our country is secure and our fiscal house is in order.  Vote REPUBLICAN.  Make sure your Republican friends, family and neighbors get out and vote. 

Laura Riffle 

President

Silicon Valley Republican Women Federated

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 MEMBERSHIP

 Membership dues for the year ending December 2005 are payable by January 10, 2005

Regular Member:       $25.00

Patron:                        $40.00

Associate:                   $15.00

Please send your checks to:

Alice Story

1482 Valcartier Drive

Sunnyvale, CA  94087

PROGRAM

 On November 4, 2004, we will observe Veterans Day (November11) at our luncheon.  This is a remembrance day for our armed forces who have defended our nation.  Please bring your pictures and momentums to share with our members.  We will have a speaker from the armed forces.

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December 2, 2004 will be an enjoyable Christmas program with installation of 2005 Officers.  There will be a speaker with the program.

 Doris Witney

Program Chairman

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CALIFORNIA FEDERATION of REPUBLICAN WOMEN

Martha House, President

October 22, 2004 

Issue of the Week 

Teresa Heinz Kerry Criticizes Laura Bush for Never “Holding a Real Job”

ACTION ITEMS:

 Contact your state Democrat Party Headquarters and state Kerry/Edwards Campaigns and protest Teresa Heinz Kerry’s latest verbal attack. In an interview with USA Today, Heinz Kerry questioned First Lady Laura Bush’s role and whether she had ever held a “real job” before moving into the White House. Heinz Kerry is already well known for her caustic comments and frequent verbal attacks on a variety of people. A woman who questions whether teaching America’s children and raising children is a “real job” is not a woman that deserves to be First Lady!

 BACKGROUND AND MESSAGE:

 During an interview with USA Today, Teresa Heinz Kerry questioned whether Laura Bush has had the experience to be First Lady, saying that she did not think Mrs. Bush had ever held a real job. Heinz Kerry stated that her experience was “a little bit bigger” and might make her more qualified.

 First Lady Laura Bush is universally respected for her tireless work as First Lady. Prior to becoming First Lady of Texas, Mrs. Bush worked as a public school teacher and librarian in the Houston, Dallas and Austin, Texas school systems. Mrs. Bush also raised twin daughters, Barbara and Jenna. There is no more important job than teaching America’s children and raising a family. In addition to these roles, Mrs. Bush has also been a tireless advocate for literacy causes. By questioning Mrs. Bush’s work, Teresa Heinz Kerry calls into question the contributions of every teacher and mother in America.

 It is inexcusable that the wife of a candidate for president would call into question the role of teachers and mothers in this country. Heinz Kerry has repeatedly proven that she is possesses neither the dignity nor the poise to be First Lady. Call the Democrat Headquarters and campaigns in your state today and let them know that Teresa Heinz Kerry is an embarrassment, and not worthy of the title of First Lady!

 CONTACTS:

 Contact your State Democrat Party by going to www.dnc.org and clicking on Get Local!

 Contact the Kerry/Edwards Campaign in your state by going to www.JohnKerry.com and clicking on Get Local or Contact Us! 

Final Legislative Tally

 The Legislature sent 1,265 bills to the Governor. He signed 954 and vetoed 311. Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed a greater proportion of bills (24.5%) than any of the previous five governors in their first year. Democrats had 689 bills signed and Republicans 265. Last year, under Governor Gray Davis, Democrats had 686 bills signed and Republicans had 125.

 New Study

 A new Tax Foundation study ranked all 50 states on how friendly their tax systems are. Generally, the index rewarded states with neutral tax codes, have low and simple rates, avoid double taxation and have constitutional restraints keeping tax burdens low over time. California ranks 38th overall. The best tax system is South Dakota and the worst is Hawaii.

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 CFRW STAND ON PROPOSITION

ON THE NOVEMBER 2, 2004 BALLOT

(From the Oct. Canvassing the Capital)

1.      Prop. 59 – CFRW SUPPORTS

      Access to Government Information. 

2.      Prop. 60 – CFRW SUPPORTS

Primary Elections. 

3.      Prop. 60A – CFRW – NO POSITION 

4.      Prop. 61 – CFRW OPPOSES

Child. Hospital. Bond Protect Bond Act. 

5.      Prop. 62 – CFRW OPPOSES

Elections, Primaries, Initiative etc. 

6. Prop. 63 – CFRW OPPOSES

Mental Health Services Act. 

7. Prop. 64 – CFRW SUPPORTS

Limitations on the Enforcement of Unfair Business Competition Laws. 

    8.      Prop. 65 and Prop 1A – CFRW OPPOSES Prop. 65 and CFRW SUPPORTS Prop. 1A 

Prop. 65 Local Government Funds and Revenues, State mandates, initiative constitutional amendment.

 Prop. 1A – Local Government Finance, Constitutional Amendment. 

9. Prop. 66 – CFRW OPPOSES

The Three  Strikes and Child Protection Act of 2004.  THIS PROPOSITION SIGNIFICANTLY UNDERMINES THE THREE STRIKES LAW, AND WILL LET THOUSANDS OF DANGEROUS FELONS OUT OF PRISON!

10. Prop. 67 – CFRW OPPOSES

Emergency and Medical Phone Surcharges 

11. Prop. 68 – CFRW OPPOSES

12. Prop. 69 – CFRW SUPPORTS

DNA Fingerprint, Unsolved Crime and Innocence Protection Act. 

13. Prop. 70 – CFRW OPPOSES

Indian Gaming Fair-Share Revenue Act of 2004. 

14. Prop. 71 – CFRW OPPOSES

Stem Cell Research Bond Act. 

15. Prop 72 – CFRW OPPOSES

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Police Call on Kerry to Stop Misrepresenting Their Support

US News Wire ^ | 10/16/04 | US News Wire

 Posted on 10/16/2004 4:07:05 PM PDT by freedom44

 WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Today Chuck Canterbury, the President of the nation's largest police labor organization, called on John Kerry to stop making misleading statements regarding his support from the law enforcement community. Both on the campaign trail and in Wednesday night's debate in Tempe, AZ, Senator Kerry has alluded that he has the support of the majority of these brave men and women.

 "As the elected leader of the largest organization representing America's Federal, State and local law enforcement officers, I believe it's important to point out yet again that we do not support his candidacy for President," Canterbury said. "And to be perfectly frank, the groups which do support him actually share the same membership rolls and, taken together, probably comprise less than one-quarter of our nation's police officers."

 Canterbury further noted that unlike the organizations which Senator Kerry touts, F.O.P. members as a whole decided that the Fraternal Order of Police would endorse the reelection of President George W. Bush. They based their decision, he said, on the record of the Bush Administration in supporting America's first responders-including helping to secure passage earlier this year of H.R. 218, the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, the organization's top legislative priority. Bush also successfully fought to greatly enhance the benefits for the families of officers killed in the line of duty.

 "While Kerry was flying around the country campaigning and leaving the actual work of the nation to his colleagues in the Senate, the President was out there working on our behalf," Canterbury said. "Senators Kerry and Edwards have missed so many crucial votes this Congress that I was beginning to believe there were only 98 members of the U.S. Senate."

 Canterbury also said it was the height of irony that Kerry would use his position on the reauthorization of the assault weapons ban as a reflection of his support from police.

 "First, if a police officer is killed by an AK-47, Kerry would oppose the death penalty for the killer," Canterbury said. "In addition, where was he when this issue was being discussed in the 108th Congress? Where was he when we were working to pass H.R. 218? When it came time to help push for final passage of legislation important to law enforcement, Senator Kerry was regrettably A.W.O.L."

 "Given the facts, I would greatly appreciate it if Senator Kerry would refrain from making similar whimsical assertions regarding his support from the law enforcement community," Canterbury said. "The real majority of my fellow officers are standing behind President Bush, because he has been there for us."

 The Fraternal Order of Police is the nation's largest law enforcement labor organization, with more than 318,000 members. 

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FROM USA TODAY OCTOBER 22, 2004

OPINION LINE

Which presidential candidate newspapers are endorsing:

The Lowell (Mass) Sun:

“We in Massachusetts know John Kerry … In his 20 years in the U.S. Senate, Kerry, a Navy war hero hasn’t risen above the rank of seaman for his uninspiring legislative record.  He has been inconsistent on major issues.  First he’s for the 1991 Persian Gulf War; then he opposes it.  First he’s for the war in Iraq; then he opposes it.  First he’s for a strong U.S. defense; then he votes against military weapons programs, First he’s for the U.S. Patriot Act; then he opposes it…. We know if there is one thing the enemy fears above all else, it is that George Bush’s iron will is stronger than his iron won’ts”

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CFRW NORTHERN DIVISION

2004 FALL CONFERENCE

November 18, 19, and 20,  2004

“REPUBLICAN WOMEN – BUILDING BRIDGES TO THE FUTURE”

 INVITED SPEAKERS

 ASSEMBLYMAN  DOUG LA MALFA                                  Friday Luncheon

WARD CONNERLY                                                                Friday Banquet

CONGRESSMAN  WALLY HERGER                                 Saturday Breakfast

FRIDAY AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS

ANN WHITNEY, CRP Membership Director  “How one gets a CRP Appointment’

MURRIEL OLES, CFRW Sate Recording Secretary – “Walk thru on preparing Achievement Award Forms”

Chico, Glenn County, Oroville, Paradise-Magalia

 Hotel Reservations:     Call Holiday Inn, Chico, CA (530) 345-2491 and mention CFRW Conference– Cost $ 75.00/night.  Deadline for reservations Nov. 3^rd.

 SVRWF pays your $25/person  Registration Fee:

 REGISTRATION FORM