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Dear WCRW Members and Guests,
With all of the political fanfare these days, I find myself glued to the news. Today all of the national polls suggest that none of our Republican Presidential Candidates are strong enough to beat the current president. All may not be lost, and I for one, have not given up hope.
Last month at our luncheon, I was given an ‘Out of the Office – Obama –
Calendar’. It is proudly
displayed in my office. Each day as I work and occasionally take a peek
at my new ‘Out of the Office – Obama – Calendar’, I anxiously await the
promise it suggests that in 359 days from Friday, January 27th,
Obama will indeed, be ‘Out of the Office.”
On a serious note, however, the thought of our current president being
elected for a second term reinforces, in my mind, why it is so important
that we work hard to make wise and educated decisions
in November.
Utah currently has three congressional seats. Two being held by
Republicans (Chaffetz and Bishop) while one (Matheson) is a Democrat.
Far too often this means that one of our two Republican voices is
silenced by the offsetting vote from Mr. Matheson. With the addition of
one more seat in Utah we have
an opportunity to send four Republicans to Congress this year!
In our second Congressional District, we currently have eight conservative Republican candidates. Each one of them would be a dramatic improvement over our current Democratic Representative. We are excited to announce that this Thursday we will have all eight of them coming to lunch. We will be able to meet, greet and speak with them. What a great opportunity we have to become educated and informed. I am proud of each one of our candidates for being involved and willing to serve.
Please join me in welcoming them, this Thursday, February 2nd at the Abbey Inn. The candidates have agreed to be available to meet and visit with us beginning at 11:00 AM. Lunch will be served at the normal time, 11:30 AM, and the program will begin at 11:50 AM. If you’re able to stay late, our candidates will be available for a brief question and answer session after the program has concluded.
February is also our Membership Drive month. Please bring a friend and encourage them to join our WCRW Organization.
With my best regards,
LaRene Cox
January 2012:
It is my hope that you have had a wonderful Christmas season with your family and friends. As the New Year approaches, let us remember those who are less fortunate and keep them in our thoughts and prayers.
I am honored to have been chosen as your president for the year 2012 and promise to serve you with my very best. You have also selected an outstanding Executive Committee! I am overjoyed by their enthusiasm and feel fortunate for the opportunity to work, side by side, with such a wonderful group of women. We have already met and selected Committee Chairs and Co-Chairs who along with the EC will make up the Board. Each one of them brings wonderful ideas to the table. They are looking for help in each of their respective committees and I would encourage you to become involved in one or more committees of your choice. With many hands helping, we are sure to have an awesome year!
Our theme for year 2012 will be to “Inform, Educate and Meet the
Candidate”.
Elna Rae Page, your 1st VP, has already outlined a wonderful
year for our programs.
In January, we will begin with the theme of “Freedom”.
Dr. Paul Gooch and his wife, Chantra (a Cambodian refugee) have agreed
to share with us, their inspiring story which they have titled,
“Yearning to Breathe Free”.
You won’t want to miss this presentation.
This is your organization! Your suggestions and comments will always be welcome. I am looking forward to become better acquainted with each of you.
Happy New Year and my best regards,
LaRene Cox
(435) 668-1987
Freedom-
Above all, we must realize that no arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women. It is a weapon our adversaries in today's world do not have.
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