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President's Message

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Dear Members:

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  
Christmas is time for love, giving, family traditions, and joyful celebrations. To show BHRW support to President Trump, member Diane Gruber drafted a letter to the President, praising his success and reaffirming BHRW’s support for him.  I read the final letter at our Christmas Party to the approval of the members.  All the BHRW officers signed the letter.  I think everyone felt the sentiments of the season by taking action to support President Trump during a challenging period of history.  I encourage all of you to actively support our President and participate in the 2020 re-election. 
 
BHRW had a wonderful 2019.  Our program brought you inspiring speakers, thought-provoking candidate conversations, fun social activities, engaging conventions and heartwarming charitable projects.   We also earned the coveted NFRW Diamond Achievement Award. 
 
As we move into 2020, let’s take a new look at our club’s philanthropy. We can clarify our goals, assess our current program and consider new charities or activities. Our Summer 2019 newsletter detailed our existing program.  See:  https://www.bhrwf.org/uploads/4/5/2/3/45231705/bhrw_newsletter_summer_2019_final.pdf  The Board and I are interested in your insight and suggestions for 2020 philanthropy. Personally, I would like our donations to help produce a future for others that was not going to happen “anyway.” I’d like our efforts to make a difference and be news- worthy. Our projects should include gifts of our time, talents and treasure. 
 
Thanks to so many of you who joined us at Gail’s home for our Christmas Party and officer installation.  It was a great kick-off for the season for me and my family. Hoping all BHRW members had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  See you soon!

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​RECENT OREGON/NAT'L REPUBLICAN WOMEN COMMUNICATIONS:

1OFRW Newsletter - Q1 2019
Linda Neace, President
​MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS and OTHER BHRW EVENTS

​Our usual monthly membership meetings are on the third Thursday of the month from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at:
Rock Creek Country Club
5100 NW Neakahnie Ave.
Portland, OR 97229 (see map)
The meeting is usually $22 per person which includes lunch.
 
You can register and pay on line the first week of the month OR  R.S.V.P. by the Monday before the lunch to 2nd VP, Alison Kettenhofen at alisonkett123@yahoo.com

​February 20 lunch meeting program: Annual State of BHRW and BHRW student essay winner.
March 19 lunch meeting program:  Christine Drazan, minority leader of the Oregon House of Representatives and represents House District 39 in Clackamas County, Oregon
April 16 Oregon Federation of Women District 1 lunch meeting. Program TBD

Recent Membership Meetings

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At our January 16 meeting,  Michael A Kraan, Chairman of the Oregon Federation of College Republicans, spoke about the organization's purpose and journey.   Dennis Porter, Young Republicans, spoke briefly. Also Lisa Holcomb, GM of Ecoshuttle, spoke about efforts of the #TimberUnity group regarding the upcoming Cap and Trade legislative debate. 

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.  Next meeting will be January 27.  Questions? Contact alisonkett123@yahoo.com
January book: The Smear: How Shady Political Operatives and Fake News Control What You See, What You Think, and How You Vote
by Sharyl Attkisson

​Interested in joining BHRW for a 3 hour instruction on using a firearm, followed by practice and a potluck at the Beavercreek Armory (date TBD)? Contact 2ndvicepresidentbhrw@gmail.com
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For more information : 2ndvicepresidentbhrw@gmail.com
Also check out our Facebook page at:
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Why join Federated Republican Women

  1. The BHRW is your local branch of the National Federated Republican Women. We are a collective force to positively impact the direction of our nation and advancing the power of women through political access and participation. We support grassroots efforts to elect Republicans.
  2. We stay informed on legislation, elections and political news through our newsletters, email social networks, digital publications and web site.
  3. We participate in our community service programs which promote Americanism, the Armed Services, literacy, private sector initiatives, volunteerism and more. 
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