President’s Message for June

We have exciting news for our June meeting and other upcoming events!
Our speaker for the Luncheon Meeting on Thursday, June 20 will be one of our newer members of BHRW, Mary Chalkiopoulos, better known as Mary Chalk. She has been tirelessly working in the group Truth in Elections, formerly known as the Election Integrity Team of Washington County. Mary was the first speaker at the Oregon Republican Party’s Election Symposium in Keizer on May 24th, paving the way for the day. She will be presenting some very interesting information, updating us on what has been discovered as well as presenting a solution. Come and learn more about our elections! 
Remember that on our meeting days The Spaghetti Factory doors open for you at 11:00, and our meeting begins promptly at 11:20. Register, select your lunch & pay at https://www.bhrwf.org/ by Sunday, June 16th (which is also Father’s Day).   Don’t forget! 
Come early to check in, greet your current friends, make new friends, and select your seat.


Speaking of elections, we have three very strong Republican candidates running for statewide office:
            Dennis Linthicum for Secretary of State
            Brian Boquist for Treasurer
            Will Lathrop for Attorney General
You will be able to hear from each of them personally at our Thursday, September 19th Candidate & Fundraiser Dinner at the Stockpot Boiler Restaurant, as each of them have committed to attend and be our main speakers. Each one has a unique skill set which has prepared them well for the office they are seeking. What a difference they could make in Oregon! They will mingle with us over cocktails before dinner, giving you an opportunity to get acquainted and ask questions before we listen to their presentations at the microphone. We will also be inviting all Washington County candidates for office to speak briefly about their vision for the position they are seeking. This is an event to inform you and help our candidates while also enjoying socializing over a delicious dinner. There will also be items to bid on, purchase, and a dessert dash to complete our meal in a fun and delicious way. This is an event that you will want to attend! Below are the details you need to add the event to your calendar. Be sure to make your reservations on our website, https://www.bhrwf.org.

Before and between these two major events we have two other events for smaller groups. The first event later this week is a Membership Coffee on Thursday, June 13th at 10 a.m. This event is available to anyone who may be interested in learning more about BHRW. This is an informational, casual meeting for the purpose of explaining who we are and what we do, getting acquainted with each other and answering any questions people may have about our organization. There is no pressure to sign up at this time, but the opportunity is there if they would like to. If you know someone who may be interested, please invite them and just let  Gail Wilhelms, Membership Chair (503-730-0164) or Laurel Regan (503-880-7991), hostess of the event at her home (3801 NW Loriann Dr. Portland). Also attending will be myself, Elaine Woods, President; Helen Heller, 1st Vice President Co-Chair; Kim Rice (2nd Vice President); and Charlotte Bushnell, Secretary.
Also, when you go online to make your lunch reservation for next week, remember to reserve your seat for a fun evening watching the Hillsboro HOPS play against the Everett AquaSox on Friday, August 9th. You’ll be watching the Star Wars theme game from the 3rd base side private Party Deck with dinner included (a much better selection of food than a quick hot dog) and ending the evening with fireworks. And all this for just $62! Space is limited, so get your reservation in soon! Once again, for your convenience, information for these events will be found on our webpage at https://www.bhrwf.org/. You can register for each of these events at the same time, or just to make sure you get your purchases in before the deadlines. 


This promises to be a good season with fun and informative opportunities to enjoy time together, summer into fall! I hope to see you there. 

Elaine Woods
BHRW President