EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS of the Washington County Republican Women

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EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS & COMMITTEES:

2012 President:
LaRene Cox

LaRene Leavitt Cox, daughter of Edward Leo and Rena Gubler Leavitt, was born and raised in Washington County.
She grew up in the small town of Veyo where her parents taught her the value of hard work and self reliance.

After graduating from Dixie High School she attended Brigham Young University earning her Bachelor of Fine
Arts Degree. It was there that she met and married her sweetheart of 32 years, Dean J Cox.

Together they made their home in St. George and raised four beautiful children. LaRene had a full-time career
meeting the needs of her growing family, while still finding time to participate in PTA, scouting, sports, and other
youth programs, as well, as helping with the family business. As her children grew, she was able to become more
involved in business and community. In 2002, when her husband, Dean, was recruited to work for Washington County,
she took on the full-time responsibilities of management and finances for the family business.

LaRene's interest in politics began early. She and Dean enjoyed helping Republican candidates with various Local,
State, and Federal campaigns. She has served for many years as a County and State Delegate, Neighborhood Caucus
Secretary/Treasurer, and is currently serving on the Washington County Republican Party Executive Committee as a
State Central Committee Member.

She is very excited to have been elected and anxious to serve you.

Contact: larenec@gmail.com

1st Vice President: Programs
Elna Rae Page

Contact: elnaraepage@hotmail.com

2nd Vice President: Membership

Lesa Sandberg

Lesa Spendlove Sandberg, daughter of Dallen Reed and Karen Sue Walker Spendlove, was born
and raised in Virgin, Washington, Utah. She was the first child and only daughter with three younger brothers, who along with her parents and their families still live in Virgin. Lesa grew up on a farm
learning the value of work and self reliance. She attended her primary and secondary education
in Hurricane.

Lesa attended Dixie College and in 1987 married a hometown Hurricane boy Jerald Seegmiller
Sandberg, son of Lloyd and LaNorma Seegmiller Sandberg.

Jerald and Lesa have made their home in St. George owning a yard care business of which
Lesa keeps all the financial books. They have two children, Trued attending BYU, and Sela a Sophomore at
Snow Canyon High School. Lesa's enjoyed the benefits of being a stay-at-home mom and has loved it. It has
afforded her many opportunities for volunteering and service in the schools and community. She's been
a PTA president 6 times, an avid scouter, extremely committed to her Church service, and heavily involved in politics
for many years now. Jerald's favorite saying is, "I work really hard to keep my wife
at home, but I can never find her there."

Lesa's really excited to finally join WCRW and is grateful to her good friend, Michelle Root for getting her involved.

Contact: jeraldandlesa@msn.com

Secretary:
Shandilee Richins

Shandilee was born in Kingman, AZ and raised in St George, UT after moving
there in the 4th Grade. Shandilee graduated as a Valedictorian from Pine
View High School and then went to Brigham Young University to get her
Bachelor of Science in the Marriott School of Business.

She returned to St. George, and has been working here for 2 years
as a Financial Officer manager. She just started getting involved in
politics although she has wanted to for a long time.

Contact: shandilee5@gmail.com

Treasurer:
Judy Houston

Contact: houstonjmph@gmail.com

Assistant Treasurer:
Lois Lang

Raised on a dairy farm five miles outside of Blackfoot, ID. I had a wonderful childhood
with two sisters and four brothers and delightful parents. Learned to work hard and
have fun while working. Completed school in Blackfoot—active in 4-H and volunteering
at the local hospital, Bingham Memorial.

Received a BS degree in nursing at BYU nearly 40 years ago. Met my Superman 5 months
before graduation; married Nick in Idaho Falls. We have lived in Santa Clara for nearly 30 years and have six children (all Republicans!) and 17 grandchildren. Nick is a busy CPA involved in the Republican Party and
insists everyone should “Be involved, vote, or don’t complain!” I work three days a week at the DRMC Wound Clinic and love the energy of the other WCR women and their contributions.

Contact: LangLois@infowest.com

Member at Large:
Dyann Hickman

Committee Chairs and Appointees

Following are the 2012 WCRW Committees and their Chairs. If you have an interest in
any specific area, please contact the chairperson or a Board member. We’d love to have you serve!

By-Laws: Rachelle Shumway | Email: rachelle.shumway@wcattorney.com

Caring for America:
Chair: Susan Baker | Email: ss_baker@beyondbb.com
Co-chair: Wilma Courtney | Email: dcourt36@gmail.com

Communications/Publicity
Chair: Lisa Thorpe | Email: lthorpe@gmail.com
Social Networking: Lisa Thorpe | Email: lthorpe@gmail.com
Web Site/Newsletter: Annette Taylor | Email: taylor.annette@gmail.com
Fundraising: Bette Arial | Email: barial@sutherlandinstiture.org
Legislative/Campaign/Blog: Bonnie Harrington |
Email: bonnie@harringtonbooks.com

Special/Appointed Committees:

Achievement Awards - Susan Baker
Auditor - Dee Osborn
Calling Committee - Vonda Larson
Chaplin - Noma Clark
Community Outreach -
Historian/Photographer: Sharon Cook
Luncheon - Sandi Barrett
Parliamentarian - Cleo arkin
Sunshine - Etta Cheeney
Volunteer Coordinator - LaStar richins
Welcome - Penny Barben

Thank you to these awesome volunteers!

Please submit items for the website
Annette Taylor
E-mail: taylor.annette@gmail.com

Past Presidents:

Carol Allred
Susan Recknagel
Christine Blum
Sally Musemeche