June and Marie Ambs urged New Braunfels Republican Women to volunteer to be Speech and Debate Meet judges. Go to the link above to register or to get more information.
Eric Opiela updates NBRW on redistricting
Speaker Eric Opiela and Bonnie Walchak, 2nd vice president of programs for NBRW.
Jennifer Tharp, Comal County Criminal District Attorney and NBRW member, distributes entry forms for the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot, which benefits local charities that support law enforcement efforts to benefit the children of our community
Happy and Thankful Republicans at the NBRW November meeting.
Daryl, Bucky, and Dora give their Wurstfest Report.
Eric Opiela gave an update on the lawsuits over Texas Redistricting maps.
Container Ban debate and Communication advice at the October meeting.
President Lynn Schwind welcomes representatives of both sides of the Container Ban issue to the October 17 meeting.
If you missed the October 17 meeting, you missed this from Ruth Pharis's Issues & Legislation report, "The FCC bypassed government regulations and seized control of the internet back in Dec. last year. Regardless of many lawsuits, the House... of Representatives and a Circuit court unanimously ruling that the FCC had no authority to take control, they are pushing ahead toward full implementation on November 20. The Senate needs to pass a Congressional Review Act resolution that would kill this illegal Net Neutrality order."
New Braunfels Republican Women received the Diamond Award - the highest club achievement award given by The National Federation of Republican Women - at the 2010-2011 biennial convention. Out of a possible 263 points, our club scored 252.
Toni Ann Dashiell, Kendall County Republican Chairman and past president of the Texas Federation of Republican Women, said that in politics the message is about difference - what sets your candidate/platform apart.
Toni Ann Dashiell talked how to make an "elevator speech" in 20-30 seconds.
NBRW made a contribution to the Linden Anderson Scholarship Fund in honor of Toni Ann Dashiell. If you know a female high school student interested in a career in politics or government service, refer them to the NBRW home page.
Ken Mercer updates NBRW on Texas State Board of Education textbook activities
Ken Mercer talks to NBRW about decisions made for new history textbooks.
After the meeting Ken Mercer visits with NBRW members.
NBRW made a donation to the Linden Anderson Scholarship Fund in honor of Ken Mercer. Mr. Mercer also made a personal contribution to the Scholarship Fund.
John Kuempel, Texas Representative from Guadalupe County gave an update on recent legislation passed by Texas Legislature.
Of the 5796 bills filed, 1327 bills were passed and signed by Gov. Perry. Another 27 bills became law without the governor’s signature, and 24 bills were vetoed.
The legislature passed a budget that balanced without raiding the rainy day fund. “Texas has the highest bond rating you can have,” Rep. Kuempel said, “and revenues have gone up more than expected in the last eight months.”
When they began working on the budget, there were $11 billion in proposed cuts for education. In the budget that passed, there were only $4 billion in cuts. Kuempel said bills were also passed that give school districts more flexibility to reward achievement as well as seniority. School districts are now hiring back some of the teachers who had been fired.
Among other bills that passed, Kuempel highlighted the sonogram bill, doing away with the Trans Texas Corridor, and the voter ID bill.
“The Texas Legislature said to the federal government, ‘leave us alone in Texas. We know what we’re doing.’”
Rep. Kuempel speaks to New Braunfels Republican Women
NBRW honors Rep. Kuempel with a scholarship donation in his name.
NBRW members donate school supplies to the local Communities in Schools
NBRW collected food at the August meeting for the SOS Food Pantry.
July 4th Parade
New Braunfels Republican Women carried a huge American Flag in the July 4th Parade. Joining them were Congressman Lamar Smith, County Commissioner Scott Haag, and State Representative Doug Miller. For more pictures, click here or go to our facebook site.
New Braunfels Republican Women and friends are ready for the July 4 parade.
Republican women proudly carry the Stars & Stripes around the Main Plaza
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Jeffrey Addicott, Director of the Center for Terrorism Law at St. Mary’s University School of Law, was the guest at NBRW’s May meeting.
Jeffrey Addicott visits with NBRW officers committee members before making a blunt, to the point speech about terrorism.
Jeffrey Addicott told New Braunfels Republican Women, “Lawful violence or threat of lawful violence is the only thing that terrorists and thugs understand”
Jeffrey Addicott said most Americans have a hard time understanding the mind of a terrorist. “If you ask terrorist what they want, they will say ‘We want to kill you.’ You would say, 'No, be reasonable. What do you really want from us?' The terrorist will answer, 'We want to kill you.
Jeffrey Addicott said people want to know, “Where are we in the War on Terror.” His answer, “I expect we will be hit by 911 style terror attack soon.”
Congressman Lamar Smith speaks at April meeting.
Congressman Lamar Smith answers questions about the budget, immigration, and judiciary issues
Congressman Lamar Smith was the guest speaker at the April NBRW meeting.
Linden Anderson Scholarship winners Brooke Lujan and Rachel Meche with the Scholarship Committee.
Texas Lutheran University Young Republicans with Lamar Smith.
