PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Welcome back!  I hope you all had a wonderful summer.  Now it’s back to work and on to Republican victories in November. Be sure to attend the SVRWF “Party for the President” to be held on September 2 at 6pm at the Sunnyvale / Silicon Valley Ramada.  We’ll have a TV to watch President Bush accept our party’s nomination for the presidency. We’ll have some bumper stickers and other “collateral material” available, as well.

 Voter registration is key to Republican victories in November.  It is possible that George W. Bush could take California… but only if we get more Republicans registered!  Wouldn’t it be great if we also took some Senate and Assembly seats in the Bay Area?  It’s only possible with increased Republican registrations.

 This election season is particularly good for registrations.  The higher bounties being offered in targeted districts in our area will help with raising funds for our club.  A few days ago, we received our first bounty check… for $145.50.  Not bad for our first check!

 Registering Republicans can be fun!  You meet some great people and can get a real feeling of satisfaction when you get a new voter or a Democrat or DTS re-registering in the GOP.  Besides, the mall is well air-conditioned and shopping before or after your shift can also be rewarding.

 We need volunteers.  Our club has been assigned to Valley Fair Shopping Center.  We will be covering it through October.  Here are the dates…  August 21, September 4, September 18, October 2.  All are Saturdays.  Please CALL ME to volunteer. (408)-263-0990.

 I hope you all had a wonderful summer filled with relaxation and fun.  See you at the SVRWF “Party for the President” – 6pm, September 2 – Ramada Sunnyvale / Silicon Valley. 

 Upcoming… our Region VIII mini-conference will be held at the Ramada Sunnyvale on October 7^th from 10am until 2pm.  Shirley Harvey has invited some great guests including Bill Jones and Duf Sundheim.  Please plan to attend for all or part of the day.

 Laura Riffle 

President

Silicon Valley Republican Women Federated

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PARTY FOR THE PRESIDENT

Join us for a “Party for the President” as George W. Bush accepts the nomination of the Republican Party on September 2^nd.  We will have a TV in the room so we can watch the President’s acceptance speech. 

Feel free to invite guests.  This is a great opportunity to expose your friends and neighbors to the SVRWF.  Maybe they will end up joining.  $20 per person.  No host bar.  



6pm at the Ramada Silicon Valley.  See you there !!!

MEMBERSHIP

 Welcome to our new members:

 Marie Dominguez Gasson

 Judi Carrol and

 Candace Richards

Please encourage your friends to join us in this exciting election year

Regular Member:       $25.00 

Patron:                        $40.00 

Associate:                   $15.00

 Membership dues may be sent to:

                           Alice Story

                        1482 Valcartier Drive

                        Sunnyvale, CA  94087 

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 REGISTER VOTERS AT NEW CITIZENS SWEARING IN CEREMONY

Be on the spot to register new U. S. Citizens as Republicans.

Dates  for the New Citizens Ceremonies through September, 2004 are Wednesday August 25 and Wednesday, September 22^ND.

If you can help, please contact Eleanor Patton at eleanor@frankpatton.com or call her at

(408) 741-5677.

 Please plan to arrive at the Civic Auditorium by

 8 A.M. to hand out materials on “Why you should be a Republican”.

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 NFRW, CFRW, NORTHERN DIVISION, and CLUB  WEBSITES

The NFRW , and CFW Northern Division and Club websites are all rich with data that is just a click away.  For those of you who have access to the Web, please note the following Federation sites for your use:

National Federation of Republican Women: WWW.nfrw.org 

user name:  contact a club representative for the federation  password

 California Federation of Republican Women: www.cfrw.org

user name:  contact a club representative for the cfrw  password

 CFRW Northern Division: www.cfrwnortherndivision.org

User name:  contact a club representative for the nodiv  password

 Silicon Valley RWF: www.svrwf.org

 CFRW Advocates Office email:  advocate@cfrw.org

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 THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

 Dorothy and John Mark have moved to Carlsbad, so they could by nearer their Daughter who lives in the San Diego area.

 Dorothy is a Past President of SVRWF, and John is a long time Associate Member.

 We appreciate their devotion and hard work  throughout the years to both SVRWF and the Republican Party.

 We wish them many years of happiness in their new home.  

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IN MEMORIUM

Maggie Naughton died suddenly May 29, 2004, after a short struggle with cancer.  She joined our unit last year after retiring from 24 years as a 1st grade teacher.  Her passion was playing guitar and this made her very popular with the children.    She played bridge in the Women's Chicago Group and also assisted with the phone committee.  Her husband, Dick, 5 children, and 6 survive her grandchildren.

 Willis Frazier a long time Associate Member passed away on July 28, 2004.  His Wife Ruby preceded him in death.  Both Willis and Ruby were dedicated supporters and of SVRWF and came to meetings and activities together.

 Willis was a speaker for one November Meeting honoring Veterans.  He was a USAF retired, Eighth Air Force pilot.  He piloted a B-17 during World War II and gave our group is  personal insight of the  war in Europe and the D-Day Invasion.

 Willis was a wonderful gentleman.  Willis  and Ruby will be missed by all whose lives they touched. 

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EVERY MINUTE COUNTS 

On the next two pages of this Newsletter you will find the Tally Sheet for recording and the policy for counting your volunteer hours for this year. 

 Review your Calendar and memory and account for all of your volunteer hour for the year.  You will be surprised at the amount of time you spend supporting SVRWF and the GOP!

 All SVRWF Member hours will be combined and submitted to count for various awards.

 You will receive another Tally Sheet in January for calendar year 2005. 

 This is important for our Club! 

THINK HARD!!!

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The following policy details which activities can be included in your volunteer campaign hours:

1.     All non-paid political activities benefiting our Republican Party, candidates, and/or the

         Federation.

2.      Work done at home, i.e. mailings, preparing campaign posters, phone calls, etc.

3.      Work at and/or for a special event - but NOT if you attend as a paid guest OR if you are

         compensated for the event.

4.      Attendance at (and travel portal to portal) Federation Board of Directors Meetings and Conventions - as well as time spent in preparation for Federation meetings if you serve on a committee.

 5.      Time in session at (and travel portal to portal) precinct/ward, county, district, or state party conventions for delegates and alternates only.

 6.      Time in session at (and travel portal to portal) RNC conventions for delegates and alternates only.

 7.      Time spent as a county, state, or national party committee member or as a temporary member, i.e. Rules Committee, Resolutions Committee, etc.

8.      Political work at unit meetings, i.e. getting petitions signed, doing mailings, etc. DO NOT COUNT TIME SPENT IN REGULAR UNIT MEETINGS.

 9.      Traveling from event to event - but NOT for personal stops en route.

 10.    Volunteering at any county, state or Federation headquarters.

 11.    Volunteering for a Republican candidate for a non-partisan office, e.g. school board

         elections.

12.    Working as a poll watcher on Election Day - but NOT if you are paid.

13.    Involvement in a Campaign Management School, i.e. training to be a faculty member, teaching and organizing a campaign school, etc.

14.    Working on Election Day as an Election Judge or Election Clerk – but only if you turn money you are paid over to your county party or your local FRW Unit.

 15.        Presenting political programs or speeches at local civic organizations.

16.        Appearing on local media for the GOP cause.

17.        Running for office – all time spent campaigning.

18.    Time of NFRW Associate Members (men and women) volunteering for the Federation or GOP, i.e. working at the HQ of the Party or a candidate, putting up signs, etc.

 REGION VIII  RALLY

October 7, 2004

 SILICON VALLEY, PALO ALTO, & WEST VALLEY

 REPUBLICAN WOMEN FEDERATED

INVITES

All Members, Families and Friends to Election 2004 Rally

* Duf Sundheim, CRP Chairman is the invited luncheon speaker.

*  Meet Candidates, Bill Jones for U. S. Senate, and many for

     U. S. Congressional and State Offices 

* Get the info on the ballot propositions

 * Meet members and friends of Region VIII.

 * Have a delicious luncheon of Chicken Camaroon or Vegetarian

 * Participate in Opportunity drawing. 

October 7, 2004 10:00am – 2:00pm

 Ramada Inn

12117 Wildwood Ave.,

Sunnyvale

Near 101 and Lawrence Expressway

$25.00 per person – Make check payable to SVRWF – MUST REPLY BY OCT. 4^TH.

Send to:

 Shirley Harvey, Region VIII Director

1026 Narciso Ct.

        San Jose, CA 95129