2010-2011 National Federation of Republican Women Diamond Award
2010-2011 Texas Federation of Republican Women John Goodwin Tower Award of Excellence
NFRW Winning Web of the Week - April, 2012 (click here)
2010-2011 Texas Federation of Republican Women John Goodwin Tower Award of Excellence
NFRW Winning Web of the Week - April, 2012 (click here)
Early Voting For May 29 Texas Primary Election Has Ended! If You Haven't Aready Voted, Vote May 29.
A source for information about candidates in the May 29 Election:
http://www.freevotersguide.com/
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For more information, including sample ballot, click here
(Note: Precinct 72 (Bentwater) poll has changed to Yacht Club) |
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June 6, 2012 General Meeting Miller
Two perspectives on health care issues will be presented during the NSRW general meeting on June 6. Guest speakers will include Camille Miller, President/CEO of Texas Health Institute in Austin, and Dr. Jennifer Chilek, physician with the Stone Creek Family Practice in Montgomery.
Ms. Miller has been the president and CEO of the Texas Health Institute (THI) since its inception in 1996. After completing bachelor's and master's degrees in sociology and social work, Miller gained extensive experience in policy research and development while she served under two governors and two lieutenant governors, a state comptroller and state senator planning, researching and developing state policy to address health and human services issues. She also held executive staff positions at the Texas Department of Community Affairs and the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. As chief of staff for the Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, she supervised legislative interim studies on medically fragile children, reorganization of health and human services and Medicaid.  Chilek
Dr. Chilek received a Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude, in 1997 from Texas A&M University; Doctor of Medicine, 2001, Texas A&M University College of Medicine; Conroe Family Practice Residency Program, 2001-2004; Board Certified in Family Medicine, 2004, American Board of Family Practice. She graduated from Conroe Family Practice Residency Program and became Board Certified in Family Medicine. She provides complete care from infants to elderly in her Montgomery Clinic.
Dr. Chilek was born in Dallas, Texas, but grew up in Long Lake, Minnesota. She finished high school in Sugar Land, Texas and went on to Texas A&M for her undergraduate and medical degrees. She’s an American Heart Association ACLS Provider, American Heart Association BLS Provider, Neonatal Resuscitation Program Healthcare Provider, and member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Montgomery County Medical Society and Texas Medical Association. NSRW Meetings (see calendar page)
North Shore Republican Women meets the first Wednesday of the month (no meetings in July and August) at Bentwater Country Club (map). Sign-in starts at 10:45 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 11:00 a.m. Lunch is served at approximately 11:30 a.m., with the program at noon. Meetings last until approximately 1:00 p.m. Lunch is optional, but reservations must be made by calling 936-597-6219.
NSRW Members Volunteer Dorothy Woodall and Sally Tinsman
Several NSRW volunteer on Tuesdays at the Montgomery County Republican Party headquarters. Answering phones, greeting visitors, and giving out information about the county party, the volunteers are valuable assets to the Party.
For more information, contact Pam Benson (number in NSRW directory). What is the Texas Federation of Republican Women Patron Program? Be sure to find out. Ask NSRW member Judy Smith, co-chairman of the Patrons Committee for TFRW (look her up in your NSRW directory). Or, click here. |
Irene Kerr, Diane Ragsdale at Willis HS
NSRW Scholarships AwardedThis year NSRW has awarded two scholarships! The board approved an additional $1,000 so that two very accomplished young women - one in Willis High School and one in Montgomery High School -could be recognized for their achievements. Congratulations to Amanda Blair of Montgomery High School and Meghan Ripkowski of Willis High School. Irene Kerr (NSRW president), Dr. Diane Ragsdale (scholarship chair), and Judy Fulkerson (committee member) presented the awards during the awards ceremonies at the schools May 21 and 22. The NSRW Scholarship Committee members are: Gay Nell Hall, Judy Fulkerson, and Rae Jean Young.
Beacon NewsletterDid you receive your Beacon newsletter by e-mail this month (May)? The new method of distributing the newsletter is saving NSRW hundreds of dollars, but we want to make sure you are getting the news. Check with Ann Kate, newsletter chairman, if there was a problem this month. You can find her e-mail address and/or phone number in the NSRW directory, which has been available at recent general meetings. If you don't have the 2012 directory, pick it up at the June 6 meeting, or ask a friend or neighbor to get it for you if you can't make it.
Tribute to Women Honorees Curtis, Frank, O'Neil, Laird
NSRW will be well represented during the Texas Federation of Republican Women "Tribute to Women" luncheon during the Republican Party of Texas convention in June. NSRW members Sandi Curtis, Leona Frank, Sharon O'Neil and Claudia Laird will be recognized for their work supporting Republicans during the luncheon ceremony.
Convention VolunteersSeveral NSRW members, such as those below, worked at the Montgomery County Senatorial/County Convention April 21. Joining them were two Young Republican members. See more photos by clicking here.
Leona Frank, Karen Darcy-Pawlak, Sharon O-Neil
Thank You From Our Troops
Leona Frank, Caring for America chairman for North Shore Republican Women, recently received the above photo from troops serving our country in Afghanistan. NSRW donated pre-paid phone cards to the AdoptaPlatoon program so the soldiers can call their loved ones at home.
NSRW Membership Hits 170!We also have 59 associate members. Thanks to our membership chairman, Gail McKinnon; our program chairman, Karen Darcy-Pawlak; president Irene Kerr; all the officers, committee chairmen, and members who make our meetings and events fun and informative. Come join us.
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North Shore Republican Women, P.O. Box 524, Willis, TX 77378
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