

GMRW Meeting 5/19/2015















GMRW members: Linda Barlett, Ann Collins,Gerarda Culiper, Mary Pawlow,Geraldine Davie,Bobbi Green,Mikki Terry Mary Bell and Jean Bradley at the 2015 VFRW CONVENTION in Short Pump near Richmond. Republican women are inspiring









April 14, 2015
We were fortunate to have two amazing speakers for our club meeting this morning. John T. Frey,Clerk of Court of the Fairfax County Circuit Court spoke to us about the important service that the Fairfax County Circuit provides to residents of Fairfax County and Fairfax City. Martha Boneta, champion fighter for Property Rights of Virginians.


Campaign Kick-Off of John T. Frey in support of his re-election for Clerk of the Fairfax Circuit Court. — at Springfield Golf & Country Club.

GEORGE MASON REPUBLICAN WOMEN
You are invited to meet a real-live fighter for Property Rights of Virginians
MARTHA BONETA
OWNER OF LIBERTY FARM
A 64 ACRE FARM IN PARIS, VA.
Come hear her tell her “DAVID AND GOLIATH” story and why “Property Rights” are important to you
RSVP TO BOBBI GREEN AT [email protected]
Here is what has been written about Martha Boneta:
“A Landmark Agriculture Bill is now Law in Virginia because of Martha.”
As stated in the Farmer-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund on July 1, 2014. “…bill HB268 (SB 51) becomes law in Virginia today, protecting certain activities at agricultural operation from local regulation.”
They continue to say that the “law marks the latest chapter in a controversy that attracted nationwide attention in 2012 when the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors forced family farmer Martha Boneta to cease selling produce from her own 64=acre farm. No longer allowed to sell the vegetables she had harvested, Boneta donated the food to local charities lest it go to waste. Fauquier County officials threatened Boneta with $15,000 per day fines for hosting a birthday party for eight 10-year-old girls without a permit, and advertising pumpkin carvings. Seeing the county’s action against Boneta as a brazen effort to drive her off her land, Virginians from all walks of life rallied to her defense.

John T. Frey serves as the Clerk of the Fairfax Circuit Court, the largest circuit court in the Commonwealth of Virginia. http://www.johntfrey.com/
Up for re-election this year is John Frey, Clerk of the Court in Fairfax County. This is one of the most important jobs in Fairfax County and we want to make sure it remains Republican. John is the son of GMRW member Carol Frey and he has our full support for re-election. We pledge to work on his campaign and will do whatever is necessary to insure his re-election.
March 18,2015: GMRW Meeting


March 3, 2015: Volunteer Appreciation Dinner given by the Fairfax County Republican Committee

On a lighter note, why do I always get to stand next to the tallest person
by GMRW President Geraldine Davie
VFRW Legislative Day- January 15, 2015

January Meeting

We began the year on January 21st
with our first speaker, Erin Anderson. She gave us an inside look
into Border Security and National Security. She showed us how
illegal drugs, human trafficking, money laundering, and border
security are all part of the same problem and how they impact our
National Security…timely information indeed.
2014
December 13,2014 "Wreaths Across America"
Members of the George Mason Republican Women's Club were at Arlington
Cemetery on Saturday to honor the memory of the heroes who fought for
America's Freedom and Liberty. Violets Warner, Lynne Blankenship, and
Geraldine Davie (along with friend Pam Heminger) were among the
thousands who took the metro to the cemetery and experienced the moving
placement of wreaths on the grave stones of American men and women whose
service to America will never be forgotten. The day was memorable and
we are already planning next year's visit.
December 13,2014 "Wreaths Across America"
Members of the George Mason Republican Women's Club were at Arlington Cemetery on Saturday to honor the memory of the heroes who fought for America's Freedom and Liberty. Violets Warner, Lynne Blankenship, and Geraldine Davie (along with friend Pam Heminger) were among the thousands who took the metro to the cemetery and experienced the moving placement of wreaths on the grave stones of American men and women whose service to America will never be forgotten. The day was memorable and we are already planning next year's visit.




12/12/2014
HOLIDAY PARTY - JOY, GOOD WILL, AND A WINNING NEW YEAR
George Mason Republican Women wished each other a Happy Holiday Season
full of joy and good will at the Army/Navy Country Club in Fairfax. Our
dinner was excellent and, judging from the noise in the room, we
enjoyed each other's company though out the evening. The 2015 Board
members were sworn in and everyone prepared for a new and exciting 2015
as members of GMRW.
HOLIDAY PARTY - JOY, GOOD WILL, AND A WINNING NEW YEAR
George Mason Republican Women wished each other a Happy Holiday Season full of joy and good will at the Army/Navy Country Club in Fairfax. Our dinner was excellent and, judging from the noise in the room, we enjoyed each other's company though out the evening. The 2015 Board members were sworn in and everyone prepared for a new and exciting 2015 as members of GMRW.




The 2015 Board members were sworn in and everyone prepared for a new and exciting 2015 as members of GMRW.
2015 GMRW Board Members: President-Geraldine Davie; 1st Vice
President-Patricia Martell; 2nd Vice President-Caroline Herrick;
Recording Secretary-Mikki Terry; Treasurer-Bobbi Green.
2015 GMRW Board Members: President-Geraldine Davie; 1st Vice President-Patricia Martell; 2nd Vice President-Caroline Herrick; Recording Secretary-Mikki Terry; Treasurer-Bobbi Green.

Mikki and Jim at last year's Christmas Party
RVP Advance, December 5-7th, 2014








GMRW members taken during lunch at last weekend's RPV ADVANCE in Chantilly, Va. The weekend was filled with all things political including the Va. candidates who ran during this past election cycle. There were workshops and debates on many hot political topics including the Constitutional Convention, Opposition Research, the 2015 Republican agenda in Richmond, and many more.
The hospitality suites were very well attended on Friday night. — with Linda Bartlett, Mary Bell and Geraldine Davie.

November 4, 2014 - Election Day
Get Out and VOTE!!!
Get Out and VOTE!!!



Members of GMRW at birthday party and fundraiser for JOHN FREY...Clerk Of The Court. We heard John speak of his many duties at the Courts in Virginia and how important it is to help him win re-election next year. Left to right are: Geraldine Davie, Ann Collins, Mary Frey (mother of John), Gerarda Culipher, and Mary Bell
























Congressman Joe Pitts (Chairman of Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee), and Thomas Barker (Former Acting General Counsel of HHS) along with Susanne Scholte, lead this informative and lively program.
GMRW IS PROUD TO SUPPORT SUSANNE SCHOLTE FOR CONGRESS FROM VIRGINIA'S 11TH DISTRICT
Celebrating America and Ensuring Our Personal Freedoms
Guest Speakers:
Roy Spicer: Director, Disabled American Veterans National Appeals
Cathy Gillespie: Representing Senatorial Candidate Ed Gillespie
Bunny Monroe: Constitution Teacher
Sang Yi: Chairman Asian Engagement,FCRC Community Engagement Committee.
Guest Speakers:
Roy Spicer: Director, Disabled American Veterans National Appeals
Cathy Gillespie: Representing Senatorial Candidate Ed Gillespie
Bunny Monroe: Constitution Teacher
Sang Yi: Chairman Asian Engagement,FCRC Community Engagement Committee.































GEORGE MASON REPUBLICAN WOMEN ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014. SPEAKER: J’AIME RYSKIND TOPIC; AMERICA’S NOBLE HERITAGE
The title of her talk is: “America’s Noble Heritage” and
she plans to show how, in Mary Bell’s words, the Founders “incorporated
many of the tenants of the Hebrew/Christian religions into our
Founding Documents.”
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
May 23, 2014: Today we welcome 100 new Americans at the Fairfax County Government Center Naturalization Ceremony. God Bless our new US Citizen and God Bless America. This community service was sponsored by the Republican women's Community Engagement Program. Thanks to Lolita Manchano-Smoak, Marta Saltus, and Theresa Speake from the Community Engagement
Photos by Lolita Manchano-Smoak
Photos by Lolita Manchano-Smoak



















Suzanne Scholte, 11th District Candidate for Congress and
Linda Bartlett, VFRW President. We're truly inspired and will strongly support both women.




4/16/14 GMRWC Meeting: A Panel Discussion on Promoting an Informed Public through Political Education and Activity.

March 19, 2014 GMRWC Meeting. We had a very exciting meeting on Wednesday at the
beautiful home of Bobbi Green. We are very grateful to Bobbi for her
gracious hospitality and thank all who brought such delicious luncheon
selections for us to share.Along with Bobbi, we need to thank Trish Martell for the enlightening meeting she planned.
Pictures by Mary Bell
Pictures by Mary Bell


January 15,2014: Meeting at Geraldine Davie's home.
Theme: Legislative Day
Event: Silent Auction
Theme: Legislative Day
Event: Silent Auction
2013
Christmas Party 2013
Through
the excellent hospitality of Mary and Bob Bell and the expert planning
of Violeta Warner and her committee, GMRW celebrated a lovely and lively
Christmas Party with tons of wonderful pot-luck food and an evening
topped off with a Christmas sing-a-long. Special congrats to new
Co-Presidents Mikki Terry and Geraldine Davie, 1st VP Mary Tanzer, 2nd
VP Trish Martell, Secretary Nancy Krakover, and continuing and
indispensable Treasurer Bobbi Green. Mary Pawlow conducted a successful
"Opportunity," that netted funds for the treasury and terrific prizes
for the "lucky." (Bobbi Green won again-this is becoming a habit.) In
addition, we gathered lots of new gifts for the Bethany House Christmas
Celebration as well as $720 that will help those distressed families.
All in all an uplifting and wonderfully fun time. Much thanks to all
who made it possible.
LL
Through the excellent hospitality of Mary and Bob Bell and the expert planning of Violeta Warner and her committee, GMRW celebrated a lovely and lively Christmas Party with tons of wonderful pot-luck food and an evening topped off with a Christmas sing-a-long. Special congrats to new Co-Presidents Mikki Terry and Geraldine Davie, 1st VP Mary Tanzer, 2nd VP Trish Martell, Secretary Nancy Krakover, and continuing and indispensable Treasurer Bobbi Green. Mary Pawlow conducted a successful "Opportunity," that netted funds for the treasury and terrific prizes for the "lucky." (Bobbi Green won again-this is becoming a habit.) In addition, we gathered lots of new gifts for the Bethany House Christmas Celebration as well as $720 that will help those distressed families. All in all an uplifting and wonderfully fun time. Much thanks to all who made it possible.
LL
Sing Along - Joy to the World

She said she’s supporting Cuccinelli, in part, with the economy and jobs in mind.
http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/obama-with-mcauliffe-urges-virginia-to-choose-progress/article_d73977f2-44ce-11e3-a0be-001a4bcf6878.html?mode=jqm

Be Kind to Animals:
If you have any donation of sheets, towels, blankets, animal beds that you are interested in providing to homeless animals to make their nights warmer and a gentle bundle of softness for them to lie on, please email Gina Lynch at [email protected] The cats and dog thank you very much for making their stays in the shelter a bit more comfortable.

GMRWC Award

September 11, 2013 - Patriot Day
GMRWC members with Bryan Wolfe, Republican Nominee for Sheriff
.

Emma Healy, GMRWC youngest member. So adorable!!



At right: Ginny McGraw with Rae Lynn Chornenky at NFRW HQ in July. Thank you Ginny fro being President January - July,

June 2013:Anniversary Lunceon at Gunston Hall
Guest Speaker: Teiro Cuccinelli woth Ginny McGraw, GMRWC President
Anniversary Lunceon at Gunston Hall
Guest Speaker: Teiro Cuccinelli woth Ginny McGraw, GMRWC President



GMRWC Meeting: 5/23/2013
PROGRAM for the Meeting:
- "DODD-FRANK: What It Does and Why It’s Flawed"
Author & George Mason Senior Research Fellow: Hester Peirce
Q & A
More that 360,000 words in length, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is the longest and most complex piece of financial legislation in American history. The nature and magnitude of its effects, both intended and unintended, will become clearer as regulators exercise the broad discretion given to them under the law.
In this new book, the contributors ask whether the law is an effective response to the financial crisis that so deeply rattled our nation. Taking a hard look at the law’s celebrated objectives, they reveal that it not only fails to achieve many of its stated goals, it also creates dangerous regulatory pathologies that could lay the groundwork for the next crisis.” Book Review
2. The Conservative Melting Pot PAC
Founder, editor, political pundit, & strategist: Crystal Wright
Q & A
"Crystal Wright is a black conservative woman living in Washington, D.C. Some would say she is a triple minority: woman, black and a Republican living in a Democrat dominated city. She’s contemplating moving back to her home state of Virginia, where her vote would count for something. By day, Crystal is a communications consultant and editor and publisher of the new website, conservativeblackchick.com. Crystal earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Georgetown University and holds a Masters of Fine Arts in Theatre from Virginia Commonwealth University." from Conservative Black Chick
Here's a link for more info about The Conservative Melting Pot PAC
http://www.conservativemeltingpot.com/
February 2013
WOMEN'S HEALTH DAY, 2/16/13

Laurie Strickland, SRRC Fitness Director. THANK YOU LAURIE.
For more photos, see PHOTO GALLERY.
January 2013

Guest Speaker: Cameron Seward, Heritage Foundation Assoc.
http://www.heritage.org/
http://www.heritage.org/
If you missed our meeting on 1/19/13, you missed some fun and stimulating conversation!
Summary of 19 January 2013 Meeting
How appropriate for this particular moment in time that we had this particular meeting. Think of the Roman God Janus, from whom January takes its name. Janus was the God of transitions, of endings and new beginnings. As you remember, he had two faces – one looking back and one looking to the future. This month, let’s put the past behind us, learning the lessons we need to learn from the past, and using those lessons to form our future actions.
Cameron Seward’s speech pointed us toward the future and where we can make a difference. I’ll summarize briefly:
We must be informed on issues. Cameron recommends the website for the Heritage Foundation to find conservative position papers on issues. Go to their website and find a lot of information on issues and more: http://www.heritage.org/
We must be united. Cameron meant by this that if we go to the Heritage Foundation website and read position papers, we can share with others the same information that our Conservative Representatives and commentators on Fox receive. In short, we will all be speaking with a united voice.
We must bypass the liberal media and COMMUNICATE our message ourselves! If your talent is in expressing yourself through the written word, write letters to the editor, write to your representatives, write to friends, family, etc. Even if you don’t like to write, you can forward information from other sources (like Heritage) to contacts through email, twitter, facebook, and so on. And of course, talk to everybody you meet!
A different Point I would add about being united is that we should stay connected. There’s strength in numbers! Join the Fairfax County Republican Committee. Join a Republican Women’s Club. Attend events with like-minded people. You might be surprised how networking at events will add so much to your arsenal of mental ammunition!