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H UMBOLDT R EPUBLICAN W OMEN F EDERATED , SINCE 1938

Serving the Republican Women of Humboldt County

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Colleen Hedrick, President ∙ Terry Roberts, Membership Chair

Humboldt Republican Women, Federated

Welcomes

Wilson Lacy

Thursday, September 16, 2010

11:30 Buffet Lunch ~ 12-1 p.m. General Meeting
Elks Lodge, 445 Herrick Ave, Eureka, CA

“No Port – No Town”

Have you ever spent time at the ports of Oakland, Los Angeles or New York, gazing at a large container ship arriving
or a mile-long stack train flowing though a pass? Well, Wilson Lacy worked in all these places and he has
experienced the excitement for over four decades. His involvement in international trade spans changes from
loading break-bulk ships to global automated containerization processes.
He grew up near the waterfront in Oakland and he was interested in shipping and transportation from childhood. He
joined SeaLand Service as a trainee in 1969 and later moved to senior management at APL. He started his public
service at Port of Oakland in 2004.
Wilson’s accomplishments include: completion of the Union Pass Donner Pass re-opening to allow mile- long trains
go direct through Nevada; building the first on-dock rail facility in Jersey City, New Jersey; worked with Ports of Los
Angeles, Long Beach and California Business Transportation and Housing on good movement language in
Proposition 1B; and as Maritime Director in Oakland, completed the expansion of Port’s Vision 2000 Program. More
recently, through his efforts, the Humboldt Bay Harbor District got West Coast Marine Highway designation M5 by
Federal DOT.
His public service has given him a passion to have the state and federal governments give ports, water and rail
goods movement equal billing with highway and public transportation.
Wilson is a member of West Coast Corridor Coalition, UpState California Economic Development, American
Association of Ports and he is a master stevedore. Please join us as the Director of Maritime Commerce discusses
our area.
Buffet Lunch & Speaker ~ $14.50 ~ Beverage & Speaker ~ $4.00
Please RSVP to Colleen Hedrick at 268-0101
*Early lunch reservations appreciated and to be honored ~ Payable to Elks Lodge

We are a Diamond Awards Club.

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B OARD OF D IRECTORS
POSITION NAME PHONE EMAIL

President Colleen Hedrick 268-0101 colleen1516@sbcglobal.net

1st Vice Debbie Walker 441-1126 walktalk@suddenlink.net
T REASURER ’ S Treasurer Mary Jerland 443-1228 rjerland@sbcglobal.net
Recording Secretary Carol Del Biaggio 786-4832 cdel2@frontiernet.net
R EPORT Parliamentarian Barbara Hecathorn 442-7124 hecathorn@aol.com
BY M ARY J ERLAND
Director-at-Large Pat Murphy 441-9206 patmurphy0313@sbcglobal.net
Balance 7/31/10 2926.50 Americanism Chris Wennerholm 725-2020 chrissie.wen@gmail.com
Income +806.00 Auditor JoAnn Stanhope 822-4776 jstanhope@suddenlink.net
Business Co-Chair Liana Simpson 445-9641 liana317@hotmail.com
Expenses -241.11
Business Co-Chair Bernice Huston 822-0997 bhuston21@att.net
Balance 8/31/10 =3491.39
Care Home Co-Chair Linda Vann Hills 445-4112
Chaplain Vee Sorenson 822-2359 veesign@aol.com
Scholarship Savings
Cookbook Co-Chair Lynda Pozel 443-1283 lyndahopkinsportraits.com
Account Balance $1182.74
Cookbook Co-Chair Kathy Rodriquez 839-8105 ksyenrod1@yahoo.com
Corr. Secretary Donna Bellairs 442-6648 debellairs@yahoo.com
W AYS & M EANS Education Sheryl Fearrien 726-0147 schoolmarm50@sbcglobal.net
BY COLLEEN HEDRICK Co-Chair Mary Scott 442-3056 marygscott@sbcglobal.net
There were many August winners. Hospitality Haline Sundet 442-2623 sun17@suddenlink.net
The general meeting saw Ruth Hostess Margaret Stafford 822-3255 tom-marg@suddenlink.net
Schnell win Culture Warrior,
Margaret Stafford took home Membership Terry Roberts 599-3255 terry@terryroberts.net
Obama Unmasked, Muriel King's Name Tags Delores Theuerkauf 822-5090 erniet@suddenlink.net
garden was the beneficiary of a
gift certificate from Green Lot Newsletter Chris Wennerholm 725-2020 chrissie.wen@gmail.com
Nursery, and Colleen Hedrick
donated her afghan prize back to Newsletter Colleen Hedrick 268-0101 colleen1516@sbcglobal.net
the club. State Legislation Vee Sorensen 822-2359 veesign@aol.com
Among the winners aplenty at the
Republican Picnic were: Vee Telephone Kathy Rodriquez 839-8105 kswenrod1@yahoo.com
Sorenson, who chose the gourmet Debbie Walker 441-1126 walktalk@suddenlink.net
basket donated by Bella Baskets, Laura Bush 839-5538 lbush@asis.com
Colleen Hedrick donated back to Nancy Elcock 443-2529 nancyelcock@suddenlink.net
the club the prize awarded by Pat Stolte 725-4031 patstolte@prodigy.net
Benbow Inn, (an overnight stay Irene Stidston 445-2732 jstidston@gmail.com
and a round of golf for two) and
Christine Bagley was the happy Pearl Micheli 445-9650 pamram9650@att.net
recipient, Gary Gundlach won a Kay Parris 442-9232
gift certificate from Scrappers
Edge, Kathy Morgan received a
round of golf at Beau Pre, Debbie
Walker added a book to her OTHER CONTACTS:
library, and Colleen Hedrick won Bulletin Design Scrapper’s Edge 445-9686 scrappersedge@sbcglobal.net
two shawls that were crocheted by
Chris Wennerholm. Other prizes Website Master Bill Odonnell 442-4117 ERWF@odonnell.ws
included another Scrappers Edge
certificate, an afghan and a United
States flag. A big salute to Jean
Giannini for her outstanding sales WEBSITES:
work. September's general Humboldt Republican Women Federated www.humboldtrepublicanwomen.com
meeting will offer two succulent National Federation of Republican Women www.nfrw.org
gardens, a United States flag, and California Federation of Republican Women www.cfrw.org
some items in plain brown CFRW- Northern Division www.cfrw.org/divisions/northern.php
wrappers!!
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FLY THE FLAG IN SEPTEMBER:

Labor Day
1st Monday in September

9/11- Patriots’ Day

Remember those who died in the worst
terrorist attack on American soil

9/17
Constitution & Citizens Day
P RESIDENT ’ S M ESSAGE
BY C OLLEEN H EDRICK

HRWF Nominations for 2011
Following is the slate of officers selected by the Nomination
Committee for the year 2011. Nominees are presented here for
your review and to be voted on at our October meeting.
President Debbie Walker
1st VP Margaret Stafford
2nd VP Gwen Morris
Rec. Secty. Carol Del Biaggio
Treasurer Mary Jerland
Director at Large Pat Murphy
We think you will agree that, with these ladies in office, 2011 will
be another great year for our HRWF Club.
Nomination Committee:
Bernice Huston, Nancy Elcock, Laura Bush, Debbie Walker and
Barbara Hecathorn
Humboldt County’s Republican Central
Committee Rolls Up Its Sleeves
By Peter Hannaford, First Vice Chairman
Your County Central Committee has a three-part mission: Register
more Republican voters, get out the vote, and raise funds to support
our candidates.
Of the several dozen Republicans registered at the party’s Redwood
Acres Fair and County Fair booths staffed by volunteers, 35.4
percent switched from other parties to Republican, 30.8 percent
were new voters, and 33.8 percent were registering changed
addresses.
We’re now recruiting volunteers for the get-out-the-vote campaign.
Our first job will be two weekend walks door-to-door in selected
precincts on October 2 and 30, followed by volunteers staffing
telephone banks just before the election in November. A few hours
of your time could make the difference for our candidates. To join
our get-out-the-vote team, call 442-2259.
As for fund-raising, we have two main sources: the annual
Republican of the Year dinner held in in April and our direct mail
appeal that has just gone out to close to 1,000 donors in the county.
Proceeds will be used to support our candidates.
The county’s Republican headquarters is now open from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m., Monday through Friday. staffed by volunteers. Here voters
may register and obtain literature about the party and its candidates.
While it is a season that sees many of those aspiring to
office throwing their hats in the ring, we think that it
is probably a great time to have a little fun with a Hat
Wearing Contest at our general meeting Thursday,
September 16. We are hit daily with bad news from
Sacramento, bad news from Washington, and bad
news from places far and near (some unpronounceable
and some tiresome because they stay so persistently
on the wrong side of something or whatever). It seems
like a good time to decide we will just have fun with
something for the sake of fun. Fun prizes will be
offered for: the most becoming hat, the ugliest hat, the
best sunshade, and the most unusual hat. Both men
and women many enter. The opinion of the judges is
final and, no matter how much you may disagree, no
one will care. Please participate. Unless you have a
job interview as a fashion model immediately after
the meeting, your hairstyle will survive a bout with a
hat after you give it a little tweaking--so please add to
the fun and put on a derby, a sombrero, a coon skin
hat, or whatever you think up. I plan to prove myself a
woman who wears more than one hat.
The Republican Picnic was a happy day. Rohner Park
was a great facility and thanks to outstanding
volunteer help, the event went off very well.
Candidates were with us: Lawrence Weisner,
candidate for First District State Senate; Loren Hanks,
candidate for First District House of Representatives,;
Karen Brooks, candidate for First District State
Assembly; Sue Long, candidate for the Fortuna City
Council; and Virginia Bass, candidate for First
District County Board of Supervisors.
October is going to be another of our Republican
Women fundraiser buffets. We will again fill the
tables at the Moose Lodge for our general meeting.
That’s Thursday, October 21, so please mark your
calendar and save that day for HRWF---if your doctor,
dentist, lawyer, accountant, or whoever wants to see
you at that time, just bring them to lunch with you---
they could do dessert first, if that’s their preference.
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Commentary by Colleen Hedrick

Who Says a Mama Bear With Cross-eyed Triplets is Impartial?

Election campaigns bring The League of Women Voters into the harsh lights of examination. There’s much to
be said on the positive side. The KEET-TV schedule of debating candidates included in this edition of our
newsletter testifies in support of the organization.
Where there is room for questioning the organization lies in its oft repeated statement that it is non-partisan.
Now every member of The League of Women Voters is free to lay claim to whatever they can conjure in
that arena but, collectively, they are no more non-partisan than Obama’s 40-plus assorted Czars.
I will shout hurrah for the group on their organizational skills and its following through on their functions
But, if they are non-partisan, so are a mama bear with cross-eyed triplets and Humboldt Republican Women Federated.
The group’s tilt to the left was never a calculated agenda. It happened because persons of like mind joined. That simply
means that conservatives need look at our failings in joining the organization, bringing our voices to the mix, and working for
more balance for a true non-partisan claim. Membership is $60 per year. The League’s invitation encourages interested
persons to bring a friend. Reservations deadline is Monday, September 20. Reserve seats by mailing checks to LWVHC, P.O.
BOX 3219, Eureka, CA 95512. For questions, call League members at 442-7495 or 442-8581.
The Saturday, September 25, luncheon/program meeting is planned to welcome new members at Hurricane Kate’s from
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The luncheon cost is $15 for non-members and, if you are joining the League that day, there is a reduction
of $5 on the lunch. Members pay $12.50. The program is a panel of three persons of diverse opinions (Ryan Burns of the
North Coast Journal, Supervisor Mark Lovelace, and activist Anna Hamilton of S. Humboldt) on the legalization of marijuana
and the economic impacts on Humboldt County.
It is our hope that a group of members of HRWF will join the League of Women Voters so the conservative view is part of
the voice of the League. Please do call Debbie Walker at 441-1126 or Colleen Hedrick at 268-0101, if you wish to attend with
other Republican Women.

California Legislation by Vee Sorenson

WHAT A WAY TO RUN OUR STATE!!!
State Treasurer Lockyer, has been complaining and blaming Wall Street investors who openly have no
confidence in California’s financial stability. It is easy to blame Wall Street, but this problem is just a
symptom of the state’s sorry financial situation. This is forcing the state to offer its bonds at higher interest
rates and higher rates mean much higher costs which the state cannot afford.
Must we once again be reminded our state has been consistently controlled by big spending Democrats? The party in power
refuses to do any cutting in the current budget and Republicans are rejecting any new taxes. With this ongoing stalemate, no one
is budging.
The longer it drags on, the more elected officials collect for added days in Sacramento.

***

A RARE WIN
Recently, with the help of 2,561 California citizens who submitted letters of support, AB 1506 passed the Senate floor by a
34-0 vote! The bill called, “The common sense taxpayer protection bill,” forces the state to accept its own IOUs.
Senator Mark Wyland (R-San Diego), an ardent defender of taxpayers, gave an impressive speech on the Senate floor and his
impassioned presentation was followed by Senator Tony Strickland (R-Ventura), also one of the strongest taxpayer advocates in
Sacramento.
The passage of the bill was critical to keeping California businesses open during the state’s cash crisis.
The bill is now headed back to the Assembly before its final hurdle at the Governor’s desk.

Chaplain’s Corner by Vee Sorenson

Wooly was a caterpillar. He loved his silken thread and proudly announced it to all nearby caterpillars.
“I’d rather stay cozy and sleep than to shed this comfortable little home,” he told passersby. “ I rather like
this little cocoon world I am in.” And so he did.
The other caterpillars ignored his rantings and, in the proper time, shed their threads and took flight. Wooly
never had wings, never flew or saw the beauty of nature around him.
Contentment is both beautiful and dangerous. Those who seem to show discontentment cannot enter new
stages of life that our God intended for us. On the other hand, those who become cozily content in their own “cocoons” never
achieve their potential.
Let us get out of our “cocoons” and join the team of volunteers who are tirelessly working to elect Republicans in the
upcoming election. Some may have to get out of their “comfort zones,” but it is the right thing to do if we are to accomplish
what is good for our nation.
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Americanism Report by Chris Wennerholm

LABOR DAY
Each year, the celebration of Labor Day, on the first Monday in September, marks the end of summer. The
holiday began in 1882 as a day of rest to recognize the efforts of the average working man. The Central Labor
Union adopted a Labor Day proposal and appointed a committee to organize an official celebration on Sept. 5,
1882 in New York City. That date was chosen as it fell halfway between Independence Day and Thanksgiving.
The idea became popular and local governments around the country adopted it as an official holiday. It became
recognized as a national holiday when Pres. Grover Cleveland signed it into law.
------------------------
SOME INTERESTING TRIVIA from Reporter John Popovich, who says,
“We tend to marry into families who share our values…”
As a news reporter in Iowa, Popovich covered the political scene, including Ed Mezvinsky, Congressman from Iowa’s first
district. He seemed like a nice enough guy, but when he ditched his wife for a New York reporter, the Iowa voters ditched
him. Years later, “Fast Eddie” got caught with his hand in the till. He cheated investors out of more than $10 million dollars
and went to prison for several years.
Just recently, his son married Chelsea Clinton….

Membership Report by Terry Roberts

HRWF has gained 2 new members!

Please welcome Lora Canzoneri and Jeanne O’Neal! A big THANKS to HRWF members who have
referred these lovely, conservative ladies to our group. To date, we now have 202 Members and Associate
members.
For those of you who have yet to renew your 2010 membership, which is $30.00, please send in those dues
so you can continue to receive our monthly Bulletin which will keep you informed on all of the upcoming
HRWF activities and programs. Also, you can always give me your dues at our meeting. Remember, too,
that although we are the Humboldt Republican “Women”, men are also welcome to come to our meetings and can become
“Associate” members.
The next HRWF general meeting and luncheon will be on Thursday, September 16 th, at the Elks Lodge. Lunch starts at
11:30AM and the program will begin at Noon. I hope to see you all there!

A Letter from Loren Hanks

My Fellow Americans,
I'm asking for your help to get our message of limited government and fiscal discipline out to voters in the 1st Congressional
District of California and beyond.
We've produced two professional videos, and we've attached them to our website. We need voters to take a look, and then
spread the message further. We must draw attention to the fact that California is not the liberal bastion the pundits portray it to
be. If it were, our entrenched incumbent would not pretend to be a fiscal conservative while he's here in the district, then vote
with the most liberal members of Congress when he's back in Washington.
Until now, entrenched incumbents have had all the advantages - and they've been re-elected better than 90% of the time. But
this time we have powerful solutions to those advantages - our motivation and our networking. At no time has our motivation to
improve our government been higher. And, with that motivation and activism, comes networking that is unprecedented - through
the TEA Party movement, Republican Women Federated efforts, and Internet affiliations.
Let's use these resources to build a better Congress. Please forward this to friends, neighbors and relatives, and ask them to
take a look at our campaign, then forward our message.
The website is: Hanks For Congress
The videos on the website can be found: Web Ads - History and Platform
The 1st Congressional District is bigger than 8 states. I'm driving the wheels off my truck trying to meet all the residents. We
will be buying radio ads next week, and, if we can raise $100,000, we will buy TV ads and get our message into voter's family
rooms. Web ads are the first great equalizer to the incumbent's million dollar campaign war chest. And if you like what you see
on our web ads, please help us get that message on TV with a contribution! We've built the rocket, now we need the fuel to
launch it.
This is a winnable race. So many jobs have been lost, so much land and water has been taken out of public use - and more
takings are underway - that people are ready to break free and get back to a limited federal government. The country will do so
on November 2nd. With your help, California's 1st District will be a part of that movement. Let's roll!
Respectfully,
Loren Hanks
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M ARK Y OUR C ALENDAR

September 9 Johanna Rodoni Buffet Dinner at the historic Scotia Inn. Social Hour 6-7 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Tickets
$30, pre-sale please call 407-8599, also at the door. Auctions will be held.
September 16 HRWF General Meeting at Elks Lodge, Wilson Lacy--Marketing Director for Humboldt Bay Harbor
District to Speak. Topic will be No Port-No Town. Buffet starts 11:30, $14.50, Speaker/Beverage
$4.00, Meeting 12 p.m.-1 p.m. This is Wear a Hat Day (see President’s message)
September 25 Precinct Training at 10 a.m. at GOP Headquarters
October 16-17 CFRW Fall Conference Embassy Suites, Monterey Bay,
Seaside, Group Code CFR
October 21 HRWF General Meeting at the Moose Lodge, Fund Raiser Lunch Catered by HRWF members is
$12.00. Dessert and Beverage $6.00, Speaker/Beverage $4.00, Speaker to be confirmed
November 2 General Election - Take Back Our Country

SAVE THIS VOTER INFORMATION KEET TV

California Propositions from Allison Olson, Legislative Advocate to offer views of local
CFRW Recommendations for November Propositions candidates and issues:
The CFRW Voting Body has made their recommendations for the November ballot Oct. 6 - 7:30 p.m. - Eureka Mayor
propositions. For more information about the propositions or our analysis, please visit Oct. 7 - 7:30 p.m. - Humboldt County D.A.
www.cfrw.org: Oct. 11 - 7:30 p.m. - Measure N - Balloon Tract
Oct. 13 - 7:30 p.m. - Supervisorial District 4
Prop 19- Changes California Law to Legalize Marijuana and Allows It to Be Regulated Oct. 14 - 7:00 p.m. - Eureka City Council
and Taxed: CFRW recommends a NO vote Oct. 18 - 7:30 p.m. - Supervisorial District 5
Prop 20- Redistricting of Congressional Districts by the Redistricting Committee: CFRW Oct. 19 - 7:30 p.m. - State Senate District 2
recommends a YES vote Oct. 20 - 7:00 p.m. - Fortuna City Council
Prop 21- Establishes $18 Annual Vehicle License Surcharge to Help Fund State Parks and Oct. 22 - 8:00 p.m. - Crescent City D.A.
Wildlife Programs: CFRW recommends a NO vote Oct. 25 - 7:30 p.m. - State Assembly District 1
Prop 22- Local Taxpayer, Public Safety, and Transportation Protection Act of 2010: CFRW Oct. 27 - 7:00 p.m. - Arcata City Council
recommends a NO vote Oct. 28 - 7:30 p.m. - U.S. Rep., District 1
Prop 23- California Jobs Initiative to Suspend AB 32: CFRW recommends a YES vote
Prop 24- Repeals Recent Legislation That Would Allow Businesses to Carry Back Losses, During the debates, each candidate
Share Tax Credits, and Use a Sales-Based Income Calculation to Lower Taxable Income:
CFRW recommends a NO vote will present their views on important
Prop 25- Changes Legislative Vote Requirement to Pass a Budget from Two-Thirds to a issues and field questions from
Simple Majority. Retains Two- Thirds Vote Requirement for Taxes: CFRW viewers, who may call in with a
recommends a NO vote number provided during the program.
Prop 26- Increases Legislative Vote Requirement to Two-Thirds for State Levies and
Charges. Imposes Additional Requirements for Voters to Approve Local Levies and Charges
with Limited Exceptions: CFRW recommends a YES vote The debates will also be simulcast live
Prop 27- Eliminates State Commission on Redistricting. Consolidates Authority for on KHSU-FM (90.5).
Redistricting with Elected Representatives: CFRW recommends a NO vote
These debates are just one of many
To recap: local programs presented by KEET-
Prop 19: NO Prop 24: NO TV, as part of its ongoing commitment
Prop 20: YES Prop 25: NO to broadcast local programming,
Prop 21: NO Prop 26: YES
Prop 22: NO Prop 27: NO inspire community dialogue, and
Prop 23: YES connect with various local
organizations.
Deadline to Pass
The candidate debates are presented in
Next Tuesday, August 31st, is the deadline for the Legislature to pass and enroll bills to be partnership with KEET’s co-sponsor,
sent to the Governor’s desk. That being said, we only have a limited time to urge our the League of Women Voters of
representatives to vote NO on AB 1998: Plastic Bag Ban (Brownley, D-41). As of today, AB Humboldt County. It is the League’s
1998 is still in the Senate Rules Committee. Contact your Senators today and tell them the
CFRW OPPOSES AB 1998. For information on AB 1998, see a previous Capitol Update at policy to invite all candidates to
www.cfrw.org. participate in candidate forums. The
League of Women Voters is a
Correction to CFRW Fall Conference nonpartisan organization that does not
The Call to Conference for our biennial CFRW conference in Monterey is up on our website. endorse candidates or political parties.
There is a correction to room prices, the CFRW group rate is $139, not $159 as it shows.
Please register for conference ASAP!
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October brings us to the Moose Lodge Event again for:

‘Decadent Desserts & Sumptuous Salads’
***Calling All Members***
Pass a plate, share a dish, you may bring whatever you wish!
Last names starting with A-L= Dessert ~ M-Z= Salad
(Please provide a serving utensil)

11:30 Buffet Lunch ~ 12-1 p.m. General Meeting

Buffet Lunch & Speaker ~ $12.00
Dessert, Beverage & Speaker ~ $6.00
Beverage & Speaker ~ $4.00

Checks payable to HRWF for this event

Moose Lodge 4238 Campton Road, Eureka