Brookhaven WRC
Officers:
| President | Pauline Mize |
| 1st Vice President |
Jill Vieco |
| 2nd Vice President | Anne Abel |
| 3rd Vice President | Roberta Owens |
| Treasurer | Sharon McClinchy |
| Secretary | Andrea Milano |
| Newsletter Advisor |
Linda Burkhardt |
The Suffolk County and Brookhaven Town Republican Women’s Clubs are hosting an installation luncheon planned for August 8, 2010, at the Melting Pot Restaurant in Farmingdale. At this luncheon, the 10th J. D., Director-elect Anne Abel (Brookhaven Town Republican Women) will be installed as the new Director.
The Brookhaven Town Republican Women’s Club held their 2010 Installation of Officers on Friday, January 29, 2010 at the Port Jefferson Village Center. Theabove listed new officers were installed at that time.
Our May 2009 meeting was very interesting, Jim Ryan, Brookhaven Town Assessor, explained the mechanics of assessments and how to grieve your tax bill. Many of you left with packets of information to help you gain. a better understanding of the assessment process. I hope you’ll continue to suggest new speakers. Jim certainly held our attention.
Suffolk County Republican Committee nominated several Brookhaven candidates for the Suffolk County Legislature including LD 1 - Legislator Ed Romaine, LD 3 - Carol Bissonette, LD 4 - Tom Muratore, LD 5 - Peter Busacca, LD 6 - Legislator Dan Losquadro, and LD 7 - Dean Murray. We wish them success with their candidacy and know that many of our members will be busy this year working on legislative campaigns.
For the second year in a row BTWRC hosted a rest stop for th LI2DAY Breast Cancer Walk this past Sunday, June 7th. On hand was President Andrea Milano who baked over 200 mini muffins and assorted cookies for the walkers. Dressed in bright orange volunteer shirts club members dispensed gatorade, water, power bars and token give-a -ways from the Brookhaven Women’s Republican Club. Club VP’s Carol Cavalieri & Jill Vieco, Treasurer Sharon McClinchy, 10th JD Asst. Director Anne Abel, and members Ann Urevich and Maria Polak have already signed up to volunteer again in June 2010!
BROOKHAVEN REPUBLICAN WOMEN ATTEND NEW YORK STATE FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
Pictured (Back ) Ruth Ann DeLina, Fran Brechtner, SCRW President, Freida vonSchiller, outgoing NYSFRW President, Sharon McClinchy, Linda Burkhardt, Ann Abel, (Seated), new President Annette Collins-Fererra, Joan Hudson, Jane Lane, 3rd VP NFRW, Grace Clench
The club presents two scholarships, each for $250 at their annual Equality Day Event in August. This year BTWRC hosted their 2nd Annual Equality Day event on August 26th at West Lake. Once again a spirited reenactment of the Suffragette Struggle of 89 years ago was lead by Cecile Forte, Candidate for Brookhaven Town Clerk. Joining in the fun were two young suffragettes Hana & Alyssa. The BTWRC scholarship was presented to Jeanneane Fasciana, daughter of member and Committeewoman Kelly Fasciana. Former Committeewoman and proud Grandma, Lorraine Hulse, traveled from upstate to attend the event. Ticket proceeds for this event went directly to Citizens for Cecile Forte. The Club thanks County Clerk Judy Pascale, Judge Flannagan, Councilman Keith Romaine, Nicole DeLuca and Club Officers Andrea, Sharon, Jill, and Pauline who donated gift baskets and Vincent Martorana our sponsor. We thank all our supporters. Your contributions go a long way to help candidates and our Committee. This year BTWRC will utilize the funds that were raised to support Chairman Garcia with a full-page ad in the Committee’s 2009 journal.
Pictured at left are: Judge James Hudson with Republican candidate for Town Clerk Cecile Forte, at BTWRC Women’s Equality Day Event
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Donating to Republican Women BTWRC’s 5 & 10 Campaign
As you know, Republican women candidates struggle for every penny they raise. Brookhaven Town Republican Women’s Club is committed in supporting Brookhaven women who run for town or county offices. While it is often difficult to contribute financially by attending events, the BTWRC Executive Board feels that given an opportunity to make a small contribution, our members will support Chairman Garcia in getting our candidates elected.
We hope you will send a donation you can afford to our women candidates and also hope you will find a way to assist with other candidate races.
Please make your checks payable directly to the candidates campaign.
National Federation of Republican Women Convention
BTWRC Delegate & Past President, Sharon McClinchy, NFRW Sgt at Arms and NYSFRW 10th JD Asst. Director Anne Abel and NYSFRW Delegate At Large and Past President Linda Burkhardt, along with Linda’s granddaughter, Hana Phifer, who attended as the New York State Page, joined hundreds of Republican women in Orlando, Florida for the National Federation of Republican Women’s Biennial Convention. Current NYSFRW President, Annette Collins-Ferrara, from Nassau County attend along with four NYSFRW Past Presidents. 10th JD Director, Angela Powers, and other Club Delegates from NY were also in attendance. More than 1300 registrants from 46 states participated at the NFRW’s 35th Biennial Convention. Convention agenda included Campaign Management School, workshops on Electing Women, Healthcare Reform, and Technology & Membership. Most impressive addresses by RNC Chairman, Michael Steele; Florida Governor, Charlie Crist; Minnesota Governor, Tim Pawlenty; Chair of the National Black Rep. Assn., Frances Rice; RNC Secretary, Sharon Day; FOX political analyst, Angela McGlowan; Former Asst. Sec., US Dept of Health & Human Services, Ben Sasse and Author, Mason Weaver were well received. Several By-law changes, most notably a due increase, were voted on. The nominated slate was challenged with floor nominations for 4th VP and Secretary. The latter survived the challenge. NY is thankful to out going President, Shirley Sadler, who has served on the ExBd for many years. If you are interested in attending the next NFRW convention, it will be held in Kansas City, Missouri at the Downtown Marriot from September 29 – October 2, 2011. Come join us!
Annual Dues to the club are $15.00/$10.00 for seniors. These dues include local, state, and national.
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