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President's Message

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Dear Members, 
 
It’s been another quarter since I last wrote, and I see glimmers of hope.
 
President Trump has just nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court!  Another great reason to Vote for Trump! 
 
And the WashCoGOP Reagan dinner was a refreshing oasis where positive, uplifting speeches were given by Republican leaders.  
  •  Sen Kim Thatcher is the longest serving member of the audit committee.  As the Secretary of State, Kim will inject accountability into state government.  Sen Thatcher talked about the need to ensure that diplaced/evacuated voters (due to the wildfires) have the opportunity to vote.  From her talk, it is clear that Kim will manage in a compassionate, nonpartisan way, making sure all voices are heard.
  • Jeff Gudman is the only treasurer running for State Treasurer.  Listening to him speak you know he is an authentic, principled man running on his core strengths: competence, integrity, and vision.  
  • Greg Walden has given 22 years of his life in service to Oregon. Greg leaves a huge legacy that includes historic rollbacks of burdensome federal rules and regulations for rural and small businesses, and the most significant reform to forest policy in over 15 years.  Greg’s humility was on display as he spent his entire time acknowledging others who are making a difference:  Gary Wilhelms, Fred Girod, Christine Drazan to name a few.
 Of course, we will continue to have flurries of nasty political dramas from the Democrats.  The negative hype and propaganda are wearisome amidst Covid-19 and wildfires.
 
​But I look to South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem who was an inspiration at the dinner.  When COVID hit, she brought in her General Council to prepare their plan.  They knew they could not stop the virus so focused on hospitals and care.  South Dakota never closed a single business.  They never issued a shelter in place.  They never mandated masks.  Gov Noem stated that leadership has consequences.  “When a leader oversteps, we lose our country” “‘Hear the fear’ is not where you want your leader to be.”  Her advice to women was to say ‘yes’ and step up. 
 
Cheerfully yours,
Melissa 

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​RECENT OREGON/NAT'L REPUBLICAN WOMEN COMMUNICATIONS:

MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS and OTHER BHRW EVENTS

Our December 17th Christmas luncheon is planned to be held at 11:00 AM at Bethany Public House for members only.  Lunch will be $25.  However, if the current lockdown is extended, we will have a Christmas celebration via Zoom at 11:00 AM on December 17.  Updates to come.
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​Our usual monthly membership meetings are on the third Thursday of the month from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  Prior to the pandemic they were held at:
     Rock Creek Country Club
     5100 NW Neakahnie Ave.
     Portland, OR 97229 (see map)
The meeting was usually $27 per person which includes lunch.​ 
FOR NOW THESE LUNCHES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.   
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Recent BHRW Events:

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Our Dec 19 membership meeting was via Zoom to hear Secretary of State Candidate, Kim Thatcher, and State Treasurer Candidate, Jeff Gudman, reflect on their recent races and what's next for them going forward.  They both spoke of the urgent need for state Republicans to unite, strengthen their messages and plan now for the future.  Over 30 people joined us.  There were several guests including two from Downtown Portland Republican Women.  ​
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BHRW held their Oct 15 membership meeting via Zoom again.  Several candidates joined us to talk about their campaigns:  Dale Fishback (HD 29) , Sandra Nelson( HD 27) ,  Peggy Stevens (HD 26), and Jeff Gudman (State Treasurer).
Christine Drazan (Or House Minority Lead) spoke to the group about the struggles to help Oregon citizens harmed by the pandemic and recent fires and the struggle the Republicans are having making their case with the Governor.  She urged us to help in anyway we can with local candidates (please see our Call to Action tab) and mentioned the Republican' s Evergreen PAC as a place to find how to help. She mentioned two candidates who, with some additional help, have an especially strong chance of winning:  South Coast candidate is Boomer Wright at Boomer@boomerwright.com and North Coast candidate is Suzanne Weber at suzanne@weberfororegon.com.
For other past events, please go to More/Newsletter

Other Upcoming Events: 

BHRW Red Shoe Book Club usually meets monthly on the 4th Monday at 10:30am at Café Murrayhill in Beaverton, 14500 SW Murray Scholls Dr #103, Beaverton, OR 97007.  The next inperson meeting will be Jan 25. The book is Planet Earth Trumped” by Barry A. Dennis   Please RSVP to Alison  alisonkett123@yahoo.com

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